LlAcos

Function notes

The returned value is in the range [0.0, PI], or NaN signifying a complex result when the parameter is out of range.

Return value notes

Returns a float that is the arccosine in radians of val

Caveats

Triggers a Math Error for complex results if not compiled in Mono.

Examples

//  This example exercises the full valid range of argument from -1.0 to +1.0

default
{
    touch_start(integer num_detected)
    {
        float random = llFrand(2.0) - 1.0;

        llOwnerSay("The arccosine of " + (string)random + " is " + (string)llAcos(random));
    }
}

// An example for the Law of Cosines to calculate any angle of a triangle from 3 known side lengths.
default
{
    touch_start(integer num_detected)
    {        
        vector t = <llFrand(9.0)+1.0, llFrand(9.0)+1.0, llFrand(9.0)+1.0>; // The 3 values of this vector are used to set the lengths of 3 sides of a triangle.

        float anglexy = llAcos((t.x*t.x+t.y*t.y-(t.z*t.z)) / ( 2*t.x*t.y)); // Law Of Cosines

        llOwnerSay("Using the Law Of Cosines, the angle of a triangle between side a=" + (string)t.x + "and side b=" + (string)t.y + " is = " + (string)anglexy + " radians=" + (string)(anglexy * RAD_TO_DEG) + "° and that angle is not on side c=" + (string)t.z);
    }
}

LlAcos

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Examples

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