sin, cos function bug

sin, cos function bug - Messages

#1 Posted: 3/17/2018 10:50:43 AM
Donghyun Kim

Donghyun Kim

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Hello.

I find buf for sine and cosine functions.

Ex.) sin(2*pi)=-2.4492170e-16
cos(3/2*pi)=-1.83690e-16

Check please.

Thanks in advanced.
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#2 Posted: 3/17/2018 11:30:59 AM
Jean Giraud

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sin(2*pi)=-2.4492170e-16


There is no bug: sin(2pi)=0

#3 Posted: 3/19/2018 3:14:34 AM
Alvaro Diaz Falconi

Alvaro Diaz Falconi

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I agree with DHKIM about this is a bug.

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For example, it invalidate my favorite integer question function:

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which I use from Derive for DOS, who knows the exact answer:

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Best regards.

Alvaro.
#4 Posted: 3/19/2018 8:45:27 AM
Jean Giraud

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I agree with DHKIM about this is a bug.

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This situation is common in many more types of result.
There should be a work sheet option to assign mathematical '0'.
Long time ago, I claimed for this option.

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