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#1 2012-10-21 16:36:17

Leroy
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Logarithm

Can one do logarithm of imaginery number?please explain.

#2 2012-10-21 19:47:44

Bob
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Re: Logarithm

hi Leroy,

Yes you can.  See

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Complex_logarithm

Bob


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#3 2012-10-21 23:30:27

Leroy
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Re: Logarithm

There is no example in that link,it will be great if you show an example

#4 2012-10-21 23:54:23

bobbym
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Re: Logarithm


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#5 2012-10-22 00:01:50

Leroy
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Re: Logarithm

So,let me try, is this correct
ln(3+4i)=ln5+atan(4/3)i

#6 2012-10-22 00:12:21

bobbym
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Re: Logarithm

Hi;

That is correct. Very good!


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#7 2012-10-22 01:56:00

Leroy
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Re: Logarithm

Thank you a lot.

#8 2012-10-22 03:37:23

bobbym
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Re: Logarithm

Hi;

You are welcome!


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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