Math.sin

Returns the sine of a number.

Method of Math
Static

Syntax

sin( x )

Parameters

Parameter Description
x A number

Description

The sin method returns a numeric value between -1 and 1, which represents the sine of the argument.
Because sin is a static method of Math, you always use it as Math.sin(), rather than as a method of a Math object you created.

Examples

The following function returns the sine of the variable x:

If you pass getSine the value Math.PI/2, it returns 1.

See also

Math.acos, Math.asin, Math.atan, Math.atan2, Math.cos, Math.tan

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