Module No. 1 +
Module No. 1 +
Module No. 1 +
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TOPIC 1 COMPLEX NUMBERS
AND ANALYTIC FUNCTIONS
• COMPLEX NUMBERS
A complex number, is an ordered pair of real numbers , written
and
• GEOMETRIC REPRESENTATION OF A COMPLEX NUMBER
A complex number can be considered as a point with
coordinates shown in the rectangular plane called in this case the
complex plane or the Argand diagram.
Let be the distance and the angle made by with the positive -
axis, hence
• FORMS OF A COMPLEX NUMBER
A complex number can be written in the following forms:
i. Rectangular Form
or in general form
where:
modulus or absolute value of
argument of in degrees
iii.
• Polar Form
𝜃 ; read as
bar angle
or in general form
𝜃+𝑘 ∙ 360°
where:
or in general form
where:
is in radian measure
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OPERATIONS OF COMPLEX NUMBERS IN RECTANGULAR
FORM
Considering the complex numbers and ; the operations
are as follows:
i. Addition
The complex number obtained by adding the real parts
and imaginary parts of and respectively.
ii. Subtraction
The complex number obtained by subtracting the real parts
and imaginary parts of and respectively.
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iii. Multiplication
The complex number obtained by multiplying the real
parts and imaginary parts of and .
iv. Division
The complex number obtained by getting the quotient of
and
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SQUARE ROOT OF A COMPLEX NUMBER
To obtain the square root of a complex number,
consider the following procedures:
i. Let be equal to the square root of the given complex
number.
ii. Square both sides of the resulting equation.
iii. Equate the real parts and imaginary parts of the equation
respectively.
iv. By simple substitution, solve for the required roots.
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EXAMPLES
Simplify the powers of
1.
Solution:
2.
Solution:
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2.
Solution:
Let:
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Solution:
Let:
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4.
Solution:
Let:
For using
Hence,
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or
EXERCISE NO.1
1. Simplify.
a.
g. h. i.
j. k.
l.