Power Function
Description:
The first number raised to the power of the second number.
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ARITHMETIC UNDERERFLOW
This function is non-evaluable if the result of the power would be smaller than approximately +/- 2.2e-308.
For example, raising a very small number to the power of a very big negative number.
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ARITHMETIC OVERFLOW
This function is non-evaluable if the result of the power would exceed approximately +/- 1.8e308.
For example, raising to the power of a very big positive number.
Returns:
Number
Parameters:
Parameter | Data Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
1 | Number | The first number. |
2 | Number | The second number. |
Examples:
When using functions inside a field, remember the field brackets:
{Power(VariableName, 3)}
Expression | Result |
|---|---|
Power( 2, 3 ) | 8 |
Power( 2.5, 3 ) | 15.625 |
Power( 2, 3.5 ) | 11.3137084989848 |