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COS function

Returns the cosine of an angle given in radians.

Syntax

=COS(number)

Arguments

ArgumentRequiredDescription
numberRequiredThe angle in radians

How to use COS

COS takes 1 required argument. Type =COS( in a cell and SheetsBat shows the arguments as you go. Optional arguments are shown in square brackets; leave them out to use their default.

Examples

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=COS(1.047)Result 0.500171075
=COS(0)Result 1

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