Python math.asin() Method

Example

Return the arc sine of different numbers:

# Import math Library
import math

# Return the arc sine of numbers
print(math.asin(0.55))
print(math.asin(-0.55))
print(math.asin(0))
print(math.asin(1))
print(math.asin(-1))

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Definition and Usage

The math.asin() method returns the arc sine of a number.

Note: The parameter passed in math.asin() must lie between -1 to 1.

Tip: math.asin(1) will return the value of PI/2, and math.asin(-1) will return the value of -PI/2.

Syntax

math.asin(x)

Parameter Values

Parameter	Description
x	Required. A number in the range -1 to 1. If x is not a number, it returns a TypeError

Technical Details

Return Value:	A `float` value, representing the arc sine of a number
Python Version:	1.4

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