copysign(): Copying Sign of One Number to Another

Copy sign of y to x
copysign(x,y)
Returns x with sign of y. Data type of return value is float.

Example
print(math.copysign(3,-2))  # -3.0
print(math.copysign(-3,-2)) # -3.0
print(math.copysign(-3,2))  #  3.0
print(math.copysign(3,2))   #  3.0
Switching signs:
import math
result = math.copysign(5, -3)
print(result)  # Output: -5.0
Ensuring positive values:
result = math.copysign(-7, 4)
print(result)  # Output: 7.0
Handling zero:
result = math.copysign(0, -2)
print(result)  # Output: -0.0
Finance:
Example: Adjusting losses based on market conditions
If you want to apply the sign of the market direction (positive for gains, negative for losses) to a specific amount:
import math
loss = math.copysign(5000, -1)  # Apply a negative sign to represent loss
print(loss)  # Output: -5000
Physics:
Example: Applying direction to velocity or force
When calculating velocity in physics, if direction matters:
velocity = math.copysign(20, -1)  # Negative velocity means moving in the opposite direction
print(velocity)  # Output: -20

Example 1: Basic Usage

Demonstrates the basic functionality of `copysign()`.
import math
print(math.copysign(3, -5))  # Output: -3.0
print(math.copysign(-4, 2))  # Output: 4.0

Example 2: Copying Sign with Zero

Handling zero, where the function can yield `+0.0` or `-0.0`.
print(math.copysign(0, -1))  # Output: -0.0
print(math.copysign(0, 1))   # Output: 0.0

Example 3: Adjusting Values in Scientific Calculations

Used in scientific contexts where you need the absolute value with a specific sign.
values = [10, -20, 15, -25]
adjusted = [math.copysign(val, -1) for val in values]
print(adjusted)
Output
[-10.0, -20.0, -15.0, -25.0]

Applications of copysign()

  • Data Normalization: Standardize signs across datasets.
  • Scientific Computing: Adjust values based on specific sign conditions.
  • Financial Calculations: Control sign in calculations, such as debits and credits.


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