math.tan
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| Function | |
| Syntax |
math.tan( Number ) Where is this used? |
| Description: | |
| Returns the tangent of a number (in radians). | |
| Returns: | Number number |
| Part of Library: | Math |
| Realm: |
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| BBCode Link: | [b][url=http://wiki.garrysmod.com/?title=Math.tan]Math.tan [img]http://wiki.garrysmod.com/favicon.ico[/img][/url][/b] |
Examples
| Description | Gets the tangent of 45 degrees (returned in radians). |
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| Used on | |
| Code | local angle = math.tan(45) |
| Output | The variable angle will be set to 1.619775... |
| Description | Get the tangent of 45 degrees after having converted it to radians. This would be useful if you are using degrees in your code and want to get the tangent of an angle not expressed in radians. |
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| Used on | |
| Code | local angle = math.tan( math.rad(45) ) |
| Output | The variable angle will be set to 1. This is the tangent of 45 NOT in radians. |
