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Oracle9i SQL Reference
Release 2 (9.2)

Part Number A96540-02
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SIN

Syntax

sin::=

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Text description of sin


Purpose

SIN returns the sine of n (an angle expressed in radians).

Examples

The following example returns the sin of 30 degrees:

SELECT SIN(30 * 3.14159265359/180)
 "Sine of 30 degrees" FROM DUAL;

Sine of 30 degrees
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