On Jan 3, 7:46 pm, vogelrn <voge...@gmail.com> wrote: > sqrt(a/b) should always be equal to sqrt(a)/sqrt(b) since (a/b)^m = > a^m/b^m for b != 0. However, I'm unsure of whether it's the best > option for ratios because unless both the numerator and the > denominator are perfect squares, you're going to end up with a float > anyway. This is trading an extra sqrt for precision in the relatively > uncommon situation where both numbers are perfect squares.
*nodsnodsnods* > As for taking square roots involving complex numbers, I've been > considering that as well, but I think it might be a bad idea to have > it as a part of the normal sqrt function. In the majority of > situations, taking the square root of a negative number is a bad thing > and probably shouldn't be allowed. An alternative sqrt associated > with complex numbers could be appropriate instead. I agree. Perhaps this article will be relevant for those interested in such a project: http://www.eecs.berkeley.edu/Pubs/TechRpts/1992/6127.html mfh --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Clojure" group. To post to this group, send email to clojure@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to clojure+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/clojure?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
