Oracle SIN() function
Description
The SIN() function is used to get the sine of n (an angle expressed in radians).
The function takes any numeric or nonnumeric data type (can be implicitly converted to a numeric data type) as an argument.
If the argument is BINARY_FLOAT, then the function returns BINARY_DOUBLE. Otherwise, the function returns the same numeric data type as the argument.
Uses of Oracle SIN() Function
- Calculate the sine of an angle: Obtain the sine value of an angle expressed in radians.
- Trigonometric computations: Perform trigonometric calculations in various mathematical and engineering applications.
- Graphing functions: Generate sine wave graphs and other related trigonometric functions.
- Signal processing: Analyze and process signals that involve sine waves.
- Scientific research: Conduct research in fields like physics and engineering where sine calculations are necessary.
Syntax:
SIN(n)
Parameters:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| n | A number whose SIN value is to be retrieved. |
Pictorial Presentation of SIN() function
Example:
SELECT SIN(1) FROM dual;
Here is the result.
SIN(1)
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.841470985
The above statement will return the sine of 1.