asin

Summary

Returns the arcsine of a number.

Syntax

Math.asin( number )

number

Required. The required number argument is a numeric expression for which the arcsine is needed.

Return Value

The return value is the arcsine of the number argument, in radians.

Examples

var v1 = Math.asin(-1.0);
document.write(v1);
// Output: -1.5707963267948965

Remarks

Applies To : Math Object

See also

Other articles

• Math.acos Function
• Math.atan Function
• Math.cos Function
• Math.sin Function
• Math.tan Function
• Math Object

Attributions

• Microsoft Developer Network: Article