[Tutor] How do I make Python calculate square roots?

[Reed L. O'Brien]

Nathan Pinno wrote:

>     Hi all,
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>     Does anyone know how to make Python calculate square roots?
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>     Thanks,
>     Nathan Pinno
>     http://www.npinnowebsite.ca/
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Raise to the 1/2 power.

>>> 4**.5
2.0
>>> 16**.5
4.0
>>> 81**.5
9.0

~r