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 InstantCalculators

Here 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 Directly

You 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.

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This is the derivative.

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This is the integral.

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Ordinary Mathematical Notation

This also gives the derivative.

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This also gives the integral.

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