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TAN

Returns the tangent of an angle provided in radians.

MathTAN(angle)

TAN

The TAN function in Google Sheets returns the tangent of an angle provided in radians. This function can be useful in a variety of mathematical and trigonometric calculations. Read on to learn more about its syntax and usage.

Function Syntax and Parameters

Syntax: TAN(angle)

Parameters:

  • angle: The angle in radians for which you want to calculate the tangent.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

  1. Using TAN to calculate the tangent of an angle:
    • Example: =TAN(1.25)
    • Result: 2.347860912

Use Cases and Scenarios

  1. Geometry: Calculate the slope of a line using its angle.
  2. Physics: Determine the angular velocity of a rotating object.
  3. Engineering: Calculate the tilt angle required for a solar panel.

Related Functions

  • SIN: Returns the sine of an angle provided in radians.
  • COS: Returns the cosine of an angle provided in radians.

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