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ATAN2

Syntax


Purpose

ATAN2 returns the arc tangent of n and m. Inputs are in an unbounded range, and outputs are in the range of -pi to pi, depending on the signs of n and m, and are expressed in radians. ATAN2(n,m) is the same as ATAN2(n/m)

Example

SELECT ATAN2(.3, .2) "Arc_Tangent2" FROM DUAL;
 
Arc_Tangent2
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  .982793723

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