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  Reference for Wiring 1.0 (ALPHA) 0017+. If you have a previous version, use the reference included with your software. If you see any errors or have any comments, let us know.
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sin()

   
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		Description
		 
	
	
Calculates the sine of an angle. The sin() function expects the values of the angle parameter in radians (values between 0 and 6.28). Values are returned in the range -1 to 1.	

           
 
            
             
             
          


	

		Syntax
		 
	
	

sin(rad)

	

           
 
            
             
             
          


	

		Parameters
		 
	
	


rad
 
float: an angle measured in radians (PI to -PI)



           
 
            
             
             
          


	

		Returns
		 
	
	
float	

           
 
            
             
             
          


	

		Usage
		 
	
	
Web & Application	

           
 
            
             
             
          


	

		Related
		 
	
	
cos()
tan()
atan2()
radians()