IMAGINARY
The IMAGINARY function returns the imaginary coefficient of a complex number. It helps extract the imaginary part of a complex number in Excel.
Syntax 🔗
=IMAGINARY(complex_number)
complex_number | The complex number for which you want to find the imaginary coefficient. |
About IMAGINARY 🔗
The IMAGINARY function in Excel allows you to extract the imaginary part of a complex number. This can be useful in mathematical calculations, engineering tasks, and scientific applications involving complex numbers. Simply provide the complex number as input to retrieve its imaginary component for further analysis or computation.
Examples 🔗
To find the imaginary coefficient of a complex number like 3+4i, use the formula: =IMAGINARY("3+4i"). This returns 4, which is the imaginary part.
Notes 🔗
The IMAGINARY function requires the complex number to be in the standard Excel format, using 'i' as the indicator for the imaginary unit. Make sure your input complex number follows this structure for accurate results.
Questions 🔗
The IMAGINARY function outputs the imaginary coefficient of a complex number, representing the value of the imaginary part of the given complex value.
Can I use the IMAGINARY function for non-complex numbers?No, the IMAGINARY function is specifically designed for complex numbers. If applied to a non-complex value, it will return a result of zero (0) as the imaginary component of a real number is considered to be zero.
Is the IMAGINARY function limited to a certain range of complex numbers?No, the IMAGINARY function can handle a wide spectrum of complex number values, including both real and imaginary parts. It accommodates various complex numbers within Excel calculations and provides accurate results for a diverse set of inputs.