Complex Numbers
Complex Numbers
Complex numbers
(iii) In pure √ mathematics the symbol i is used to
20.1 Cartesian complex numbers indicate −1 (i being the first letter of the word
imaginary). However i is the symbol of electric
There are several applications of complex numbers current in engineering, and to avoid possible con-
in science and engineering, in particular in electrical fusion the√next letter in the alphabet, j , is used to
alternating current theory and in mechanical vector represent −1.
analysis.
There are two main forms of complex number –
Cartesian form and polar form – and both are Problem 1. Solve the quadratic equation
explained in this chapter. x 2 + 4 = 0.
If we can add, subtract, multiply and divide complex √
numbers in both forms and represent the numbers on Since x 2 + 4 =0 then x 2 = −4 and x = −4.
an Argand diagram then a.c. theory and vector analysis √
become considerably easier. i.e., x = [(−1)(4)] = (−1) 4 = j (±2)
√
(i) If the quadratic equation x 2 + 2x + 5 = 0 is = ± j2, (since j = −1)
solved using the quadratic formula then,
(Note that ± j 2 may also be written ±2 j).
−2 ± [(2)2 − (4)(1)(5)]
x=
2(1) Problem 2. Solve the quadratic equation
√ √ 2x 2 + 3x + 5 = 0.
−2 ± [−16] −2 ± [(16)(−1)]
= =
2 2 Using the quadratic formula,
√ √ √
−2 ± 16 −1 −2 ± 4 −1 −3 ± [(3)2 − 4(2)(5)]
= = x=
2 2 2(2)
√ √ √
√ −3 ± −31 −3 ± (−1) 31
= −1 ± 2 −1 = =
4 4
√
√ −3 ± j 31
It is not possible to evaluate −1 in real =
terms. 4
√ However, if an operator j is defined as √
j = −1 then the solution may be expressed as 3 31
x = −1 ± j 2. Hence x = − ± j or −0.750 ± j1.392,
4 4
(ii) −1 + j 2 and −1 − j 2 are known as complex correct to 3 decimal places.
numbers. Both solutions are of the form a + jb, (Note, a graph of y = 2x 2 + 3x + 5 does not cross
‘a’ being termed the real part and jb the the x-axis and hence 2x 2 + 3x + 5 = 0 has no real
imaginary part. A complex number of the form roots.)
a + jb is called Cartesian complex number.
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j3
A
j2
Now try the following exercise
j
1. x 2 + 25 =0 [± j 5] 2j 3
D
2. x − 2x + 2 = 0
2
[x = 1 ± j ] 2j 4
3. x 2 − 4x + 5 =0 [x = 2 ± j ] C 2j 5
4. x 2 − 6x + 10 =0 [x = 3 ± j ]
Figure 20.1
5. 2x 2 − 2x + 1 =0 [x = 0.5 ± j 0.5]
6. x 2 − 4x + 8 =0 [x = 2 ± j 2]
7. 25x 2 − 10x + 2 = 0 [x = 0.2 ± j 0.2]
20.3 Addition and subtraction of
8. 2x 2 + 3x + 4 =0 complex numbers
√
3 23
− ±j or − 0.750 ± j 1.199 Two complex numbers are added/subtracted by adding/
4 4
subtracting separately the two real parts and the two
9. 4t 2 − 5t + 7 =0 imaginary parts.
√
5 87 For example, if Z 1 = a + jb and Z 2 = c + jd,
±j or 0.625 ± j 1.166
8 8
then Z 1 + Z 2 = (a + jb) + (c + j d)
1 4 = (a + c) + j (b +d)
10. Evaluate (a) j 8 (b) − 7 (c) 13
j 2j
and Z 1 − Z 2 = (a + jb) − (c + j d)
[(a) 1 (b) − j (c) − j 2]
= (a − c) + j (b −d)
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Imaginary
axis Problem 4. Given Z 1 = 2 + j 4 and Z 2 = 3 − j
determine (a) Z 1 + Z 2 , (b) Z 1 − Z 2 , (c) Z 2 − Z 1 and
P (21j3)
j3 show the results on an Argand diagram.
j2
j
(a) Z 1 + Z 2 = (2 + j 4) +(3 − j )
= (2 + 3) + j (4 −1) = 5 + j 3
0 1 2 3 4 5 Real axis
2j R (5 2j ) (b) Z 1 − Z 2 = (2 + j 4) −(3 − j )
2j2 = (2 − 3) + j (4 −(−1)) = −1 + j 5
2j3 (c) Z 2 − Z 1 = (3 − j ) −(2 + j 4)
2j4 = (3 − 2) + j (−1 − 4) = 1 − j 5
Q (3 2j 4)
(a)
Each result is shown in the Argand diagram of
Fig. 20.3.
Imaginary
axis Imaginary
axis
S (211j7) j7
(211 j 5) j5
j6
j4
j5
( 5 1j 3)
j3
Q9 j4
j2
j3 P (21j3)
j
j2
j 21 0 1 2 3 4 5 Real axis
2j
23 22 21 0 1 2 3 Real axis
2j 2
2j
2j2 2j 3
2j 4
2j3
2j 5 ( 12 j 5)
2j4 Q (32j4)
(b)
Figure 20.3
Figure 20.2
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since j 2 = −1 = 13 + j11
Thus (3 + j 2)(4 − j 5) Z1 1 − j3 1 − j3 −3 + j 4
(b) = = ×
Z 3 −3 − j 4 −3 − j 4 −3 + j 4
= 12 − j 15 + j 8 − j 210
−3 + j 4 + j 9 − j 212
= (12 − (−10)) + j (−15 +8) =
32 + 42
= 22 − j 7 9 + j 13 9 13
= = + j
(ii) The complex conjugate of a complex num- 25 25 25
ber is obtained by changing the sign of the or 0.36 + j0.52
imaginary part. Hence the complex conjugate
of a + j b is a − j b. The product of a complex Z1 Z2 (1 − j 3)(−2 + j 5)
number and its complex conjugate is always a (c) =
Z 1 + Z 2 (1 − j 3) + (−2 + j 5)
real number.
13 + j 11
For example, = , from part (a),
−1 + j 2
(3 + j 4)(3 − j 4)= 9 − j 12 + j 12 − j 216 13 + j 11 −1 − j 2
= ×
= 9 + 16 = 25 −1 + j 2 −1 − j 2
−13 − j 26 − j 11 − j 222
[(a + j b)(a − j b) may be evaluated ‘on sight’ as =
a 2 + b2 ]. 12 + 22
9 − j 37 9 37
(iii) Division of complex numbers is achieved by = = −j or 1.8 − j 7.4
5 5 5
multiplying both numerator and denominator by
the complex conjugate of the denominator. (d) Z 1 Z 2 Z 3 = (13 + j 11)(−3 − j 4), since
For example, Z 1 Z 2 = 13 + j 11, from part (a)
2 − j 5 2 − j 5 (3 − j 4) = −39 − j 52 − j 33 − j 244
= ×
3 + j 4 3 + j 4 (3 − j 4) = (−39 + 44) − j (52 + 33)
6 − j 8 − j 15 + j 220 = 5 − j85
=
32 + 42
Problem 6. Evaluate:
−14 − j 23 −14 23
= = −j 2 1+ j3 2
25 25 25 (a) (b) j
(1 + j )4 1− j2
or −0.56 − j0.92
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(a) (1 + j )2 = (1 + j )(1 + j ) =1 + j + j + j 2
4. (a) Z 1 + Z 2 − Z 3 (b) Z 2 − Z 1 + Z 4
=1+ j + j −1= j2
[(a) 7 − j 4 (b) −2 − j 6]
(1 + j )4 = [(1 + j )2]2 = ( j 2)2 = j 24 = −4
5. (a) Z 1 Z 2 (b) Z 3 Z 4
Hence
2
=
2
=−
1 [(a) 10 + j 5 (b) 13 − j 13]
(1 + j )4 −4 2
6. (a) Z 1 Z 3 + Z 4 (b) Z 1 Z 2 Z 3
1 + j3 1 + j3 1 + j2 [(a) −13 − j 2 (b) −35 + j 20]
(b) = ×
1 − j2 1 − j2 1 + j2 Z1 Z1 + Z3
7. (a) (b)
1 + j2+ j3 + j 26 −5 + j 5 Z2 Z2 − Z4
= =
12 + 22 5 −2 11 −19 43
(a) +j (b) +j
= −1 + j 1 = −1 + j 25 25 85 85
2 Z1 Z3 Z1
1+ j3 8. (a) (b) Z 2 + + Z3
= (−1 + j )2 = (−1 + j )(−1 + j ) Z1 + Z3 Z4
1− j2
= 1− j − j + j2 =− j2 3 41 45 9
(a) + j (b) − j
26 26 26 26
1+ j3 2
Hence j = j (− j 2) =− j 22 =2, 1− j 1
1− j2 9. Evaluate (a) (b)
since j 2 = −1 1+ j 1+ j
1 1
(a) − j (b) − j
2 2
Now try the following exercise
−25 1 + j 2 2 − j 5
10. Show that −
2 3+ j4 −j
Exercise 86 Further problems on
= 57 + j 24
operations involving Cartesian complex
numbers
1. Evaluate (a) (3 + j 2) +(5 − j ) and
(b) (−2 + j 6) −(3 − j 2) and show the 20.5 Complex equations
results on an Argand diagram.
If two complex numbers are equal, then their real parts
[(a) 8 + j (b) −5 + j 8]
are equal and their imaginary parts are equal. Hence if
2. Write down the complex conjugates of a + j b =c + j d, then a = c and b = d.
(a) 3 + j 4, (b) 2 − j .
Problem 7. Solve the complex equations:
[(a) 3 − j 4 (b) 2 + j ] (a) 2(x + j y) =6 − j 3
3. If z = 2 + j and w = 3 − j evaluate (b) (1 + j 2)(−2 − j 3) =a + j b
(a) z + w (b) w − z (c) 3z − 2w (d)
5z + 2w (e) j (2w − 3z) (f ) 2 j w − j z
(a) 2(x + j y) =6 − j 3 hence 2x + j 2y = 6 − j 3
[(a) 5 (b) 1 − j 2 (c) j 5 (d) 16 + j 3 Equating the real parts gives:
(e) 5 (f ) 3 + j 4]
2x = 6, i.e. x = 3
In Problems 4 to 8 evaluate in a + j b form
given Z 1 = 1 + j 2, Z 2 = 4 − j 3, Z 3 = −2 + j 3 Equating the imaginary parts gives:
and Z 4 = −5 − j .
2y = −3, i.e. y = − 32
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(b) (1 + j 2)(−2 − j 3) =a + j b
2+ j 3 1
−2 − j 3 − j 4 − j 26 = a + j b 2. = j (x + j y) x = , y =−
1− j 2 2
Hence 4 − j 7 =a + j b
Equating real and imaginary terms gives: √
3. (2 − j 3) = (a + j b) [a = −5, b = −12]
a = 4 and b = −7
4. (x − j 2y) −( y − j x) =2 + j [x = 3, y = 1]
Problem 8. Solve the equations:
√
(a) (2 − j 3) = (a + j b) 5. If Z = R + j ωL + 1/j ωC, express Z in
(a + j b) form when R = 10, L =5, C = 0.04
(b) (x − j 2y) +( y − j 3x) =2 + j 3
and ω = 4. [Z = 10 + j 13.75]
√
(a) (2 − j 3) = (a + j b)
Hence (2 − j 3)2 = a + j b,
20.6 The polar form of a complex
i.e. (2 − j 3)(2 − j 3)= a + j b number
Hence 4 − j 6 − j 6 + j 29 = a + j b
(i) Let a complex number z be x + j y as shown in
and −5 − j 12= a + j b the Argand diagram of Fig. 20.4. Let distance
OZ be r and the angle OZ makes with the positive
Thus a = −5 and b = −12 real axis be θ.
(b) (x − j 2y) +( y − j 3x) =2 + j 3 From trigonometry, x = r cos θ and
Hence (x + y) + j (−2y − 3x) = 2 + j 3 y = r sin θ
Equating real and imaginary parts gives: Hence Z = x + j y = r cos θ + j r sin θ
x+y=2 (1) = r(cos θ + j sin θ)
and −3x − 2y = 3 (2)
Z =r(cos θ + j sin θ) is usually abbreviated to
i.e. two simultaneous equations to solve. Z =r∠θ which is known as the polar form of
a complex number.
Multiplying equation (1) by 2 gives:
2x + 2y = 4 (3) Imaginary
axis
Adding equations (2) and (3) gives:
Z
−x = 7, i.e., x = −7
r
jy
From equation (1), y = 9, which may be checked
in equation (2).
O A Real axis
x
Exercise 87 Further problems on complex (ii) r is called the modulus (or magnitude) of Z and
equations is written as mod Z or |Z |.
r is determined using Pythagoras’ theorem on
In Problems 1 to 4 solve the complex equations.
triangle OAZ in Fig. 20.4,
1. (2 + j )(3 − j 2) =a + j b [a = 8, b =−1]
i.e. r = (x 2 + y 2 )
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y j3
arg Z = θ = tan−1
x r j2 r
j
(iv) Whenever changing from cartesian form to polar
␣
form, or vice-versa, a sketch is invaluable for
23 22 21 ␣ ␣1 2 3 Real axis
determining the quadrant in which the complex
2j
number occurs.
2j2
r r
Problem 9. Determine the modulus and argument 2j3
of the complex number Z = 2 + j 3, and express Z
in polar form. (23 2 j4) 2j4 (3 2 j4)
Figure 20.6
Z = 2 + j 3 lies in the first quadrant as shown in
Fig. 20.5.
(b) −3 + j 4 is shown in Fig. 20.6 and lies in the
Imaginary second quadrant.
axis
Modulus, r = 5 and angle α = 53.13◦, from
part (a).
j3
Argument =180◦ − 53.13◦ = 126.87◦ (i.e. the
r argument must be measured from the positive real
axis).
0 2 Real axis Hence −3 + j4 = 5∠126.87◦
(c) −3 − j 4 is shown in Fig. 20.6 and lies in the third
Figure 20.5 quadrant.
√ Modulus, r = 5 and α = 53.13◦, as above.
Modulus, |Z | =r = (22 + 32) = 13 or 3.606, correct
to 3 decimal places. Hence the argument = 180◦ + 53.13◦ = 233.13◦,
which is the same as −126.87◦.
Argument, arg Z = θ = tan −1 3
2
Hence (−3 − j4) = 5∠233.13◦ or 5∠−126.87◦
= 56.31◦ or 56◦19
(By convention the principal value is normally
In polar form, 2 + j 3 is written as 3.606∠56.31◦ . used, i.e. the numerically least value, such that
−π < θ < π).
Problem 10. Express the following complex
numbers in polar form: (d) 3 − j 4 is shown in Fig. 20.6 and lies in the fourth
quadrant.
(a) 3 + j 4 (b) −3 + j 4 Modulus, r = 5 and angle α = 53.13◦ , as above.
(c) −3 − j 4 (d) 3 − j 4 Hence (3 − j4) = 5∠−53.13◦
Imaginary
axis Problem 12. Determine, in polar form:
(a) 8∠25◦ × 4∠60◦
4
308
jy (b) 3∠16◦ × 5∠−44◦ × 2∠80◦
0 x Real axis
(a) 8∠25◦ ×4∠60◦ = (8 × 4)∠(25◦ +60◦) = 32∠85◦
(a)
(b) 3∠16◦ × 5∠ −44◦ × 2∠80◦
x = (3 × 5 × 2)∠[16◦ + (−44◦ )+ 80◦ ] = 30∠52◦
␣ Real axis
jy
7
1458 Problem 13. Evaluate in polar form
π π
16∠75◦ 10∠ × 12∠
(b) 4 2
(a) (b) π
2∠15◦ 6∠−
Figure 20.7 3
Using trigonometric ratios, x = 4 cos 30◦ = 3.464
and y = 4 sin 30◦ = 2.000. 16∠75◦ 16
(a) = ∠(75◦ − 15◦) = 8∠60◦
2∠15◦ 2
Hence 4∠30◦ = 3.464 + j2.000
π π
(b) 7∠145◦ is shown in Fig. 20.7(b) and lies in the 10∠ × 12∠
third quadrant. (b) 4 2 = 10 × 12 ∠ π + π − − π
π 6 4 2 3
◦ ◦ ◦ 6∠−
Angle α = 180 − 145 = 35 3
Hence x = 7 cos 35◦ = 5.734 = 20∠
13π
or 20∠−
11π
or
12 12
and y = 7 sin 35◦ = 4.015
Hence 7∠−145◦ = −5.734 − j4.015 20∠195◦ or 20∠−165◦
Alternatively
Problem 14. Evaluate, in polar form
7∠−145◦ = 7 cos(−145◦) + j 7 sin(−145◦) 2∠30◦ +5∠−45◦ − 4∠120◦.
= −5.734 − j4.015
Addition and subtraction in polar form is not possible
directly. Each complex number has to be converted into
cartesian form first.
Calculator
Using the ‘Pol’ and ‘Rec’ functions on a calculator 2∠30◦ = 2(cos 30◦ + j sin 30◦ )
enables changing from Cartesian to polar and vice-versa
to be achieved more quickly. = 2 cos 30◦ + j 2 sin30◦ = 1.732 + j 1.000
Since complex numbers are used with vectors and
5∠−45◦ = 5(cos(−45◦) + j sin(−45◦))
with electrical engineering a.c. theory, it is essential that
the calculator can be used quickly and accurately. = 5 cos(−45◦) + j 5 sin(−45◦)
= 3.536 − j 3.536
20.7 Multiplication and division in
polar form 4∠120◦ = 4( cos 120◦ + j sin 120◦ )
If Z 1 =r1 ∠θ1 and Z 2 =r2 ∠θ2 then: = 4 cos 120◦ + j 4 sin 120◦
(i) Z1 Z2 = r1 r2 ∠(θ1 + θ2 ) and
= −2.000 + j 3.464
Z1 r1
(ii) = ∠(θ1 − θ2 )
Z2 r2 Hence 2∠30◦ + 5∠−45◦ − 4∠120◦
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(a) (4.0 + j 7.0) (b) − j 20 (b) Capacitive reactance X C = 100 and since
1
(c) 15∠−60◦ XC = then
2πf C
1 1
(a) Impedance, Z = (4.0 + j 7.0) hence, capacitance, C = =
resistance = 4.0 and reactance = 7.00 . 2π f X C 2π(50)(100)
Since the imaginary part is positive, the reactance 106
= μF
is inductive, 2π(50)(100)
i.e. X L = 7.0 = 31.83 μF
Since X L = 2πf L then inductance, (c) Magnitude of impedance,
XL 7.0
L= = = 0.0223 H or 22.3 mH |Z | = [(60)2 + (−100)2 ] = 116.6
2π f 2π(50)
−100
(b) Impedance, Z = j 20, i.e. Z = (0 − j 20) hence Phase angle, arg Z = tan −1 = −59.04◦
resistance = 0 and reactance = 20 . Since the 60
imaginary part is negative, the reactance is cap- V 240∠0◦
1 (d) Current flowing, I = =
acitive, i.e., X C = 20 and since X C = Z 116.6∠−59.04◦
2πf C
then: = 2.058 ∠59.04◦ A
1 1
capacitance, C = = F The circuit and phasor diagrams are as shown in
2πf XC 2π(50)(20)
Fig. 20.8(b).
106
= μF = 159.2 μF
2π(50)(20)
Problem 17. For the parallel circuit shown in
(c) Impedance, Z Fig. 20.9, determine the value of current I and its
phase relative to the 240 V supply, using complex
= 15∠−60◦ = 15[ cos (−60◦ ) + j sin (−60◦ )]
numbers.
= 7.50 − j 12.99 R1 5 4 V XL 5 3 V
V 8N 10 N
Current I = . Impedance Z for the three-branch
Z 210⬚
parallel circuit is given by:
120⬚
1 1 1 1
= + + ,
Z Z1 Z2 Z3
45⬚
where Z 1 = 4 + j 3, Z 2 = 10 and Z 3 = 12 − j 5
1 1
Admittance, Y1 = =
Z1 4+ j3 15 N
1 4 − j3 4− j3
= × = Figure 20.10
4 + j 3 4 − j 3 42 + 32
= 0.160 − j 0.120 siemens The resultant force
1 1 = f A + f B + fC
Admittance, Y2 = = = 0.10 siemens
Z2 10
= 10∠45◦ + 8∠120◦ + 15∠210◦
1 1
Admittance, Y3 = = = 10(cos 45◦ + j sin 45◦) + 8(cos 120◦
Z3 12 − j 5
1 12 + j 5 12 + j 5 + j sin 120◦) + 15(cos 210◦ + j sin 210◦ )
= × =
12 − j 5 12 + j 5 122 + 52 = (7.071 + j 7.071) + (−4.00 + j 6.928)
= 0.0710 + j 0.0296 siemens + (−12.99 − j 7.50)
Total admittance, Y = Y1 + Y2 + Y3 = −9.919 + j 6.499
= (0.160 − j 0.120) + (0.10) Magnitude of resultant force
+ (0.0710 + j 0.0296) = [(−9.919)2 + (6.499)2 ] = 11.86 N
= 0.331 − j 0.0904 Direction of resultant force
= 0.343∠−15.28◦ siemens 6.499
= tan −1 = 146.77◦
V −9.919
Current I = = VY
Z (since −9.919 + j 6.499 lies in the second quadrant).
= (240∠0◦ )(0.343∠−15.28◦ )
Now try the following exercise
= 82.32 ∠−15.28◦ A
= 32∠175◦ = 5476∠217.84◦
(b) 3 or 5476∠217◦50 in polar form
(−2 + j 3)= [(−2)2 + (3)2 ]∠ tan−1
−2
√ Since r∠θ = r cos θ + j r sin θ,
= 13∠123.69◦ , since −2 + j 3 5476∠217.84◦ = 5476 cos217.84◦
lies in the second quadrant
√ + j 5476 sin217.84◦
(−2 + j 3)6 = [ 13∠123.69◦]6
√ = −4325 − j 3359
= ( 13)6 ∠(6 × 123.69◦),
i.e. (−7 + j5)4 = −4325 −j3359
by De Moivre’s theorem
in rectangular form
= 2197∠742.14◦
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Now try the following exercise 13∠427.38◦. When the angle is divided by 2 an angle
less than 360◦ is obtained.
Hence
Exercise 90 Further problems on powers
of complex numbers (5 + j 12) = [13∠67.38◦] and [13∠427.38◦]
1. Determine in polar form (a) [1.5∠15◦]5 1 1
(b) (1 + j 2)6. = [13∠67.38◦] 2 and [13∠427.38◦] 2
[(a) 7.594∠75◦ (b) 125∠20.61◦]
1 1 ◦
= 13 2 ∠ × 67.38 and
2. Determine in polar and cartesian forms 2
(a) [3∠41◦]4 (b) (−2 − j )5.
(a) 81∠164◦, −77.86 + j 22.33
1 1
13 2 ∠ × 427.38◦
(b) 55.90∠−47.18◦ , 38 − j 41 2
√ √
3. Convert (3 − j ) into polar form and hence = 13∠33.69◦ and 13∠213.69◦
evaluate (3 − j√
)7, giving the answer in polar
form. [ 10∠−18.43◦ , 3162∠−129◦ ] = 3.61∠33.69◦ and 3.61∠213.69◦
In problems 4 to 7, express in both polar and Thus, in polar form, the two roots are
rectangular forms. 3.61∠33.69◦ and 3.61∠−146.31◦.
4. (6 + j 5)3 [476.4∠119.42◦, −234 + j 415] √ √
13∠33.69◦ = 13(cos 33.69◦ + j sin 33.69◦ )
5. (3 − j 8)5
[45530∠12.78◦, 44400 + j 10070] = 3.0 + j 2.0
√ √
6. (−2 + j 7)4 [2809∠63.78◦, 1241 + j 2520] 13∠213.69◦ = 13(cos 213.69◦ + j sin 213.69◦)
(38.27 × 106)∠176.15◦ ,
7. (−16 − j 9)6 = −3.0 − j 2.0
106(−38.18 + j 2.570)
Thus, in cartesian form the two roots are
±(3.0 + j2.0).
From the Argand diagram shown in Fig. 21.1 the two
21.3 Roots of complex numbers roots are seen to be 180◦ apart, which is always true
when finding square roots of complex numbers.
The square root of a complex number is determined by
letting n =1/2 in De Moivre’s theorem, Imaginary axis
1 1 1 √ θ
i.e. [r∠θ] = [r∠θ] 2 = r 2 ∠ θ = r ∠ j2
2 2 3.61
There are two square roots of a real number, equal in 213.698
33. 698
size but opposite in sign. 23 3 Real axis
3.61
Problem 3. Determine the two square roots of the 2j 2
complex number (5 + j 12) in polar and cartesian
forms and show the roots on an Argand diagram.
Figure 21.1
12
(5 + j 12) = [52 + 122 ]∠ tan−1
5
= 13∠67.38◦ In general, when finding the nth root of a complex
number, there are n solutions. For example, there are
When determining square roots two solutions result. three solutions to a cube root, five solutions to a fifth
To obtain the second solution one way is to root, and so on. In the solutions to the roots of a complex
express 13∠67.38◦ also as 13∠(67.38◦ + 360◦ ), i.e. number, the modulus, r, is always the same, but the
De Moivre’s theorem 227
√
arguments, θ, are different. It is shown in Problem 3 (−14 + j 3) = 205∠167.905◦
that arguments are symmetrically spaced on an Argand
diagram and are (360/n)◦ apart, where n is the number -
−2 −2 2
of the roots required. Thus if one of the solutions to the (−14 + j 3) 5 = 205 5 ∠ − × 167.905◦
cube root of a complex number is, say, 5∠20◦, the other 5
two roots are symmetrically spaced (360/3)◦ , i.e. 120◦
from this root and the three roots are 5∠20◦, 5∠140◦ = 0.3449∠−67.164◦
and 5∠260◦ .
or 0.3449∠−67◦ 10
Problem 6. Change (3 − j 4) into (a) polar form, (a) Thus if z =4e j 1.3 then ln z = ln(4e j1.3 )
(b) exponential form. = ln 4 + j1.3
(or 1.386 + j1.300) in Cartesian form.
(a) (3 − j 4) = 5∠−53.13◦ or 5∠−0.927 (b) (1.386 + j 1.300) =1.90∠43.17◦ or 1.90∠0.753
in polar form in polar form.
(b) (3 − j 4) = 5∠−0.927 = 5e−j0.927
in exponential form Problem 11. Given z = 3e1− j , find ln z in polar
form.
Problem 7. Convert 7.2e j 1.5 into rectangular
If z = 3e1− j , then
form.
ln z = ln(3e1− j )
7.2e j 1.5 = 7.2∠1.5 rad(= 7.2∠85.94◦) in polar form = ln 3 + ln e1− j