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Core idea
What is the main idea behind Java Math asin() Method?
Lesson checks
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1Quick choice
Which statement best captures the main point of this lesson?
2Fill blank
Complete the missing token from the example code.
___.out.println(Math.asin(0.64));3Order
Put the learning moves in the order that makes the concept easiest to apply.
The asin() method returns the arc sine of a number in radians.
Definition and Usage
Java Math asin() Method
❮ Math Methods
Example
System.out.println(Math.asin(0.64));
System.out.println(Math.asin(-0.4));
System.out.println(Math.asin(0));
System.out.println(Math.asin(1));
System.out.println(Math.asin(-1));
System.out.println(Math.asin(2));Definition and Usage
The asin() method returns the arc sine of a number in radians.
Tip
asin(1) returns the value of PI/2.
Syntax
public static double asin(double
number )Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| number | Required. A number to find the arc sine of, in the range -1 to 1. If the value is outside -1 to 1, it returns NaN (Not a Number). |
Technical Details
| Returns: | A double value representing the arc sine of a number in radians. |
|---|---|
| Java version: | Any |