Let's find out how to perform some basic operations on complex numbers in polar form! We will briefly introduce the notion of the exponential form of a complex number, then we will focus on multiplication and division on complex numbers in polar form.
Note:
Polar form real part
imaginary part
When …
Multiplying: multiply the absolute values, and add the angles
Dividing: divide the absolute values, and subtract the angles
Exponential form
Polar form real part
imaginary part
When …
Multiplying: multiply the absolute values, and add the angles
Dividing: divide the absolute values, and subtract the angles
Exponential form