IB skill practice

Use polar multiplication of complex numbers

Multiply moduli and add arguments in polar form.

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 5

Use polar multiplication of complex numbers - official syllabus scenario

A environmental sensor multiplies complex numbers with arguments \(30^\circ\) and \(40^\circ\). Find the argument of the product. Enter the requested value and choose the interpretation that matches the result.

Worked practice: result and interpretation

Calculate the requested result first, then choose the interpretation that follows from it.