sqrt(double a)
Definition
The sqrt() function calculates and returns the square root of a given number (a).
Analogy
Imagine you have some chocolate bars and you want to know how many rows there are. The sqrt() function acts like counting how many chocolate bars fit in one row, giving you an idea about how many rows there are overall.
Related terms
Math.sqrt(a): This is the actual method call for using the sqrt() function in Java.
Square root symbol (√): The square root symbol represents finding the value that, when multiplied by itself, gives us our original number.
Cube root: Similar to square roots, cube roots involve finding the value that, when multiplied by itself twice, gives us our original number.
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