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Core JavaScript 1.5 Reference:Global Objects:Math:SQRT1 2

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[edit] Summary

The square root of 1/2; equivalently, 1 over the square root of 2, approximately 0.707.

Property of Math

Static, Read-only

Implemented in: JavaScript 1.0, NES 2.0
ECMA Version: ECMA-262

[edit] Description

Because SQRT1_2 is a static property of Math, you always use it as Math.SQRT1_2, rather than as a property of a Math object you created.

[edit] Examples

[edit] Example: Using SQRT1_2

The following function returns 1 over the square root of 2:

function getRoot1_2() {
   return Math.SQRT1_2
}