sq()

Description

Squares a number (multiplies a number by itself). The result is always a positive number, as multiplying two negative numbers always yields a positive result. For example, -1 * -1 = 1.

Related

• sqrt()

Example

noStroke();
float a = sq(1);   // Sets 'a' to 1
float b = sq(-5);  // Sets 'b' to 25
float c = sq(9);   // Sets 'c' to 81
rect(0, 25, a, 10);
rect(0, 45, b, 10);
rect(0, 65, c, 10);