The modulus of a complex number z=a+ib
(where a and b are real) is the positive real number, denoted |z| , defined by : `|z|=sqrt(a^2+b^2)`.
Amplitude of a complex number
The plan has a direct orthogonal reference `(O,vec(i),vec(j))`. Lets z a non zero
complex number and M its image.
Called the amplitude of the complex number z, any measure, expressed in radians, of the angle `(vec(i),vec(OM))`.
Trigonometric form of a complex number
A complex number z of argument `theta` and modulus r, can be written in its trigonometric form `z=r(cos(theta)+i*sin(theta))`,
|z| = r,
arg(z) = `theta`.
Exponential notation of a complex number
For any real `theta`, we note `e^(i*theta)` the complex number `cos(theta)+i*sin(theta)`.
A complex number z of amplitude `theta` and modulus r, can be written in its exponential form `z=r*e^(i*theta)`,
|z| = r,
arg(z) = `theta`.
Second degree equation with real coefficients
A quadratic equation with real coefficients has in ℂ:
One real solution if the discriminant Δ=0
Two real solutions if Δ>0
Two complex conjugate solutions if and only if Δ<0
For example, the equation `x^2+1=0`, has a negative discriminant, so it admits two complex conjugate solutions.
Step by step resolution of the equation : `x^2+1=0;x`
The polynomial is of the form `a*x^2+b*x+c`, `a=1`, `b=0`, `c=1`
Its discriminant noted `Delta` (delta) is calculated with the following formula `Delta=(b^2-4ac)=(0)^2-4*(1)*(1)=-4=-4`
The discriminant of the polynomial is equal to `-4`
The discriminant is negative, the equation has two solutions that are given by `x_1=(-b-i*sqrt(abs(Delta)))/(2a)` , `x_2=(-b+i*sqrt(abs(Delta)))/(2a)`.