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In this tutorial, we will learn about the Python abs() function with the help of examples.
The abs() function returns the absolute value of the given number. If the number is a complex number, abs() returns its magnitude.
1. Example
number = -20 absolute_number = abs(number) print(absolute_number) # Output: 20
2. abs() Syntax
The syntax of abs() method is:
abs(num)
3. abs() Parameters
abs() method takes a single argument:
- num – a number whose absolute value is to be returned. The number can be:
- integer
- floating number
- complex number
4. abs() Return Value
abs() method returns the absolute value of the given number.
- For integers – integer absolute value is returned
- For floating numbers – floating absolute value is returned
- For complex numbers – magnitude of the number is returned
5. Example 1: Get absolute value of a number
# random integer
integer = -20
print('Absolute value of -20 is:', abs(integer))
#random floating number
floating = -30.33
print('Absolute value of -30.33 is:', abs(floating))
Output
Absolute value of -20 is: 20 Absolute value of -30.33 is: 30.33
6. Example 2: Get magnitude of a complex number
# random complex number
complex = (3 - 4j)
print('Magnitude of 3 - 4j is:', abs(complex))
Output
Magnitude of 3 - 4j is: 5.0
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