Sqr - VBScript

Overview

The Sqr command in VB Script calculates the square root of a specified numeric expression. It is commonly used to find the square root of numbers, particularly in mathematical and scientific applications.

Syntax

Sqr(number)

Parameters:

• number: Numeric expression whose square root is to be calculated.

Options/Flags

None.

Examples

Simple Example:

Dim x = 16
Dim squareRoot = Sqr(x)
' squareRoot now holds the value 4

Complex Example:

Sub CalculateDistance()
    Dim x1 = 2
    Dim y1 = 5
    Dim x2 = 10
    Dim y2 = 12

    Dim deltaX = x2 - x1
    Dim deltaY = y2 - y1
    Dim distance = Sqr(deltaX^2 + deltaY^2)
    ' distance now holds the Euclidean distance between points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)
End Sub

Common Issues

• If the input expression is negative, the result will be a complex number.
• If the input expression is zero, the result will be zero.

Integration

The Sqr command can be combined with other mathematical functions, such as Math.Pow and Math.Abs, to perform more advanced calculations.

Related Commands

• Math.Pow: Calculates the exponentiation of a number.
• Math.Abs: Returns the absolute value of a number.