Sum
Find the modulus and amplitude of the following complex numbers.
−4 − 4i
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Solution
Let z = −4 − 4i.
Here x = −4, y = −4
∴ |z| = `sqrt(x^2 + y^2)`
= `sqrt((-4)^2 + (-4)^2`
= `sqrt(16 + 16)`
= `sqrt(32)`
= `4sqrt(2)`
The amplitude θ is given by
θ = `tan^-1(y/x)`
= `tan^-1((-4)/(-4))`
= tan−1(1)
= `tan^-1(tan pi/4)`
= `pi/4`
Hence, modulus = `4sqrt(2)` and
amplitude = tan−1(1) or `(pi/4)`
Concept: Argand Diagram Or Complex Plane
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