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Complex Numbers

The square root of negative one, which we now call the imaginary unit, was once thought to be an absurd notion. However, through the diligent studies of open-minded mathematicians, it was shown that the real numbers were actually just one part of a larger set of numbers known as the complex numbers, the other part being the imaginary numbers. Please direct all questions about these surprisingly useful and applicable numbers into this category.

887 Questions

Can you compare two complex numbers?

You can compare their magnitude (absolute values) but not the numbers themselves.

How do you graph x to the power of x with both the real and non-real parts?

To graph (x^x), you first need to understand that the function is only defined for positive values of x. The real part of the graph will resemble a curve that starts at (0,1) and increases rapidly as x increases. The non-real part of the graph will involve complex numbers, which can be visualized in the complex plane as spirals around the origin, with the spirals getting closer together as x increases.

Why is reactance imaginary?

The reactance is taken imaginary because it does not consume any power directly but reactance like inductive or capacitive reactance provides phase shift of 90 degree, whether it provides a leading phase shift or lagging phase shift. In case of inductor the current lags voltage by 90 degree while in case of capacitor current leads by 90 degree. Thus only resistance is taken as real while combination of resistance and capacitance is called impedence....

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What are complex numbers subsets of?

Complex numbers are basically "numbers in two dimensions". You can extend them to more dimensions; one superset that is sometimes used is the quaternions, which are numbers in four dimensions.

Is an imaginary number always sometimes or never a complex number?

Always. The set of imaginary numbers is a subset of complex numbers. Think of complex numbers as a plane (2 dimensional). The real numbers exist on the horizontal axis. The pure imaginary are the vertical axis. All other points on the plane are combinations of real and imaginary. All points on the plane (including imaginary axis and real axis) are complex numbers.

What strategy for finding the quotient when you divide a number by a power of 10 greater than 1?

A strategy for finding the quotient when you divide a number by a power of 10 greater than 1 by actually if you put them in decimals:

1/10=0.10

1/100=0.01

So the then 10 is bigger than 10.

When was Gee Whiz-z-z-z-z-z-z created?

1971

The Gee Whiz Story

So when Gilda Trozzolo, Pasquale's mother, decided to open a candy store, picking the name was easy. Gee Whiz Candy was established in 1971 in Elmwood Park, Illinois.

What is true about the complex number 5 - 5i?

Lots of things are true about that number. What specifically do you want to know?

What is the product of these complex numbers (3-4i)(1-i)?

(3-4i)(1-i) = (3x1) + (3 x -i) + (-4i x 1) + ( -4i x -i) = 3 - 3i -4i -4 = -1 - 7i

Why is is not possible to find the polar representation of the complex number 0?

You can very well represent it as a polar number. But the angle is ambiguous; or rather, any angle will work.

What is the middle number of an ordered set of numbers?

If there is an odd number of elements in the set, then it is the median.

If there is an even number, then there is no middle number.

Write ADT for complex numbers?

Basically you use a double-precision floating point number for the real part, a double-precision floating point number for the imaginary part, and write methods for any operation you want to include (such as addition, etc.; trigonometric functions, exponential function).

Square root of 17 in complex number terms?

A positive real number, such as 17, has two square roots. One is the one your calculator gives you, if you use the square root function. The other is the same number, with a minus sign in front. None of these has an imaginary part. There are no additional complex roots that have a non-zero imaginary part.

How can I write (18 24i) as a complex number?

You can write it as (18, 24) or 18 + 24 i

Or use -24 if appropriate.

How can I write sqrt(18 plus 24i) as a complex number?

To take the square root of a complex number:* Write the original complex number in polar notation (absolute value and angle).

* For the square root, the angle will be half the angle. The absolute value will be the square root of that of the original number.

* There is a second square root: the same as above, but add 180 degrees (or pi, if using radians) to the angle.

* If you wish, you can convert the result(s) back to rectangular coordinates, i.e., real number + imaginary number.

Most scientific calculators have functions to convert from rectangular to polar and vice versa.


How do you find complex zeros on a graph?

It's actually quite hard to graph complex numbers - you would need a four-dimensional space to graph them adequately. I believe it's more convenient to find zeros analytically for such functions.

What is -9i 2-I as a complex number?

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How is an imaginary number defined?

An imaginary number is a continuous quantity that is the square root of a negative number and cannot be represented on the real number line.

Where did complex and imaginary numbers come from?

The 16th century Italian mathematician, Gerolamo Cardano was the first to use imaginary and complex numbers in his work on cubic equations.

What is the graphical relationship between a conjugate number and a complex number?

Graphically, the conjugate of a complex number is its reflection on the real axis.

Which is an example of an imaginary character based on a real person?

D. A fictional character who shares many qualities with the author's best friend

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