What is tan() in D?

The tan() function returns the tangent of a number in radians.

The mathematical representation of the tan() function is shown below.

Mathematical representation of the tangent function

Note:

  • The std.math library is required for this function.
  • The tan() function only works for right-angled triangles.

Syntax

tan(number)
//number can be real, float, or double.

Parameter

This function requires a number that represents an angle in radians.

In order to convert degrees to radians, use the following formula:

radians=degrees(PI/180)radians = degrees * ( PI / 180 )

Return value

The tan() function returns the tangent of the number that is sent as a parameter.

Example

The following code shows how to use the tan() function in D.

import core.stdc.stdio;
import std.stdio;
//header required for function
import std.math;
int main()
{
//positive number in radians
writeln("The value of tan(2.3) ", tan(2.3));
// negative number in radians
writeln("The value of tan(-2.3) ", tan(-2.3));
//converting the degrees angle into radians and then applying tan()
// degrees = 45.0
// PI = 3.14159265
// result first converts degrees to radians then apply tan
double result=tan(45.0 * (PI / 180.0));
writeln("The value of tan(45.0 * (PI / 180.0)) ", result);
return 0;
}