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The Math.sqrt() static method returns the square root of a number. That is

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Syntax

Math.sqrt(x)

Parameters

Return value

The square root of x, a nonnegative number. If x < 0, returns NaN.

Description

Because sqrt() is a static method of Math, you always use it as Math.sqrt(), rather than as a method of a Math object you created (Math is not a constructor).

Examples

Using Math.sqrt()

Math.sqrt(-1); // NaN
Math.sqrt(-0); // -0
Math.sqrt(0); // 0
Math.sqrt(1); // 1
Math.sqrt(2); // 1.414213562373095
Math.sqrt(9); // 3
Math.sqrt(Infinity); // Infinity

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