Square Root

What It Does

The Square Root node calculates the square root of a number - the value which, when multiplied by itself, equals the original number. It's essential for geometric calculations and creating non-linear scaling.

Inputs

Name	Description	Type	Required
Radicand	The number to find the square root of	Number	Yes

Outputs

Name	Description	Type
Value	The square root of the input number	Number

Square Root Example

How to Use It

1. Drag the Square Root node into your graph.

2. Connect a positive number to the "Radicand" input.

3. The output will be the square root of the input.

4. Use this for creating non-linear scales or calculating geometric properties.

Tips

• The input should be zero or positive for real number results.

• Using a negative input will result in NaN (Not a Number).

• Square root grows slower than linear functions, useful for compression effects.

See Also

• Pow: For calculating powers, including the reverse operation of square root.

• Abs: For ensuring a value is positive before taking its square root.

Use Cases

• Non-linear Scaling: Create spacing or sizing scales that grow more gradually.

• Distance Calculations: Compute distances in 2D or 3D space.

• Visual Dampening: Reduce extreme values while preserving smaller ones.