PostgreSQL SIN() function

SIN() function

The PostgreSQL sin() function is used to return the sine of a given argument, where the argument is an angle in radians.

Uses of SIN() Function

• Trigonometric Calculations: To perform trigonometric operations involving sine functions.


• Mathematical Operations: Useful in various mathematical formulas that require the sine of an angle.


• Engineering Applications: Employed in engineering fields for calculations related to waves, oscillations, and circular motion.


• Scientific Research: Used in scientific research for modeling periodic phenomena and solving trigonometric equations.


• Data Analysis: Utilized in data analysis tasks where trigonometric transformations are necessary.

Syntax:

sin(a)

PostgreSQL Version: 9.3

Pictorial presentation of PostgreSQL SIN() function

Example 1: PostgreSQL SIN() function

Code:

SELECT SIN(0) AS "Sin (0)";

Sample Output:

 Sin (0)
---------
       0
(1 row)

Example 2: PostgreSQL SIN() function

Code:

SELECT SIN(1) AS "Sin (1)";

Sample Output:

      Sin (1)
-------------------
 0.841470984807897
(1 row)

Example 2: PostgreSQL SIN() function

Code:

SELECT SIN(-1) AS "Sin (-1)";

Sample Output:

      Sin (-1)
--------------------
 -0.841470984807897
(1 row)

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