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Modulus & arguments practice problem

Method for modulus


Z = -1-i√3
Complex number of z is of the form x+iy
Here x = -1, y = -√3

Modulus of z = √x^2+y^2
= √(-1)^2 + (-√3)^2
= √1+3
= √4
=2
Hence, modulus is 2

Find the absolute value of each complex number.

1.​4(–5 – 3i)

Ans key ​4√34

2.8 – √–36

Ans key ​10

3.√100-2i

Ans key ​2√26

4.7+5i

Ans key ​√74

5.-1+√-9

Ans key ​√10


Find the argument of each complex number.

1.​–1+√3i

Ans key ​2π/ 3

2. √-13

Ans key ​π/2

3.​–2√ 3–2i

Ans key ​-5π/6

4.√3+i

Ans key ​π/6

5.2-√-4

Ans key​-π/4

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