Imaginary Number

Definition

An imaginary number is any number whose square is a negative number. For example, the square root of negative one is an imaginary number. Any imaginary number can be written as the product of a real number and the square root of negative one.

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Cite as: "Imaginary Number." Formula Database. 05/19/2012 <http://www.formula-database.com>


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