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Implement hypot function

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Description

Implement the hypot function in a similar manner to the already-existing arctan2 function.

Can be used for calculating magnitudes of resultant vectors given components (e.g. wind speed).

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Research direction

Start by locating the existing arctan2 function and its tests, then compare how related numerical operations are exposed and validated. Implement hypot in the corresponding entry point and add coverage showing it calculates magnitudes from vector components.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
data
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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