COS(


General Form:

     COS(numeric_expression)


The COS( function calculates the cosine of a numeric expression. COS( is valid wherever a numeric function is legal.

The calculation is performed in radians, unless previously instructed with one of the following SELECT statements:

SELECT DEGREES
SELECT GRADIANS
SELECT RADIANS

to SELECT the mode for trigonometric calculations to degrees, gradians or radians respectively.

Syntax examples:

test = COS(.723)
numeric = 17+COS(ABS(temporary))

See also:

ARCOS(, ARCSIN(, SIN(, SELECT D/R/G