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Python abs() FunctionThe python abs() function is used to return absolute value of a number. It takes only one argument, a number whose absolute value is to be returned. The argument can be an integer and floating point number. If the argument is a complex number, then, abs() returns its magnitude. Signature
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It returns the absolute value of the specified number. Python abs() Function Example 1Let's see an example to get absolute value of a number.
# integer number
integer = -40
print('Absolute value of -40 is:', abs(integer))
# floating number
floating = -40.83
print('Absolute value of -40.83 is:', abs(floating))
Output: Absolute value of -40 is: 40 Absolute value of -40.83 is: 40.83 Python abs() Function Example 2
This example shows magnitude of a complex number.
#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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