Sqrt• Sqrt[z] or  gives the square root of z. • Sqrt[z] can be entered as  .
•  can be entered using   2 z  .
• Sqrt[z] is converted to z^(1/2).
• Sqrt[z^2] is not automatically converted to z.
• Sqrt[a b] is not automatically converted to Sqrt[a] Sqrt[b].
•  z can also be used for input. The  character is entered as  sqrt or \[Sqrt].
• See also: Power.
Examples Using InstantCalculatorsHere is the InstantCalculator for the Sqrt function. Enter the parameters for your calculation and click Calculate to see the result.
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Entering Commands DirectlyYou can paste a template for this command via the Text Input button on the Sqrt Function Controller. Here is a simple Sqrt example.
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Sqrt will return a complex result when evaluating a negative argument.
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Here is a plot of Sqrt[x] for x from 0 to 9.
This is the derivative.
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This is the integral.
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Ordinary Mathematical NotationThis also gives the derivative.
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This also gives the integral.
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