Asin Function

Asin Function

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Class

System.Math

Syntax

 Math.Asin(   d   ) 

d (required; Double or any valid numeric expression)

A number representing a sine, which can range from -1 to 1

Return Value

A Double between -pi/2 and pi/2 that is the arcsine of d in radians

Description

Returns the arcsine of d , in radians

Rules at a Glance

• If d is out of range, the function returns NaN .

• This is a Shared member, so it can be used without creating any objects.

Programming Tips and Gotchas

To convert from radians to degrees, multiply by 180/pi.

VB.NET/VB 6 Differences

The Asin function did not exist in VB 6.

See Also

Acos Function, Atan Function, Atan2 Function