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pow(base, exponent)

Description

Calculates the value of a number raised to a power. Pow() can be used to raise a number to a fractional power. This is useful for generating exponential mapping of values or curves.

Parameters

base: the number (float)

exponent: the power to which the base is raised (float)

Returns

The result of the exponentiation (double)

Example

See the fscale function in the code library.

See also

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