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  Reference for Wiring 1.0 (ALPHA) 0021+. 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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tan()

   
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		Description
		 
	
	
Calculates the tangent of an angle. The tan() function expects the values of the angle parameter in radians. The tangent of an angle is the ratio of the sine and cosine. Values are returned in the range infinity to -infinity.	

           
 
            
             
             
          


	

		Syntax
		 
	
	

tan(angle)

	

           
 
            
             
             
          


	

		Parameters
		 
	
	


angle
 
float: an angle measured in radians



           
 
            
             
             
          


	

		Returns
		 
	
	
float	

           
 
            
             
             
          


	

		Usage
		 
	
	
Web & Application	

           
 
            
             
             
          


	

		Related
		 
	
	
atan2()
cos()
sin()
radians()