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Square Root of -135

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When a number is multiplied by itself, the result is its square. The opposite operation is the square root. Square roots are used in many fields, including engineering and finance. Here, we will discuss the square root of -135.

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What is the Square Root of -135?

The square root is the inverse operation of squaring a number. Since -135 is a negative number, its square root involves imaginary numbers. The square root of -135 is expressed in terms of the imaginary unit 'i' as √(-135) = √(135) * i. The value of √(135) is approximately 11.61895, making the square root of -135 approximately 11.61895i, which is a complex number.square root of minus 135

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Understanding the Concept of Square Root of -135

For negative numbers like -135, the square root involves imaginary numbers. This is because no real number squared will result in a negative number. Therefore, we use 'i' to denote the imaginary unit where i² = -1. This allows us to express the square root of negative numbers as complex numbers. For example, the square root of -135 is written as √(-135) = √135 * i.

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Breaking Down the Components of the Square Root of -135

To understand the square root of -135, we first find the square root of 135, which is a positive number. The prime factorization of 135 is 3 x 3 x 3 x 5, which simplifies as √135 = 3√15. Since -135 is negative, we multiply this by 'i', giving us 3√15 * i or approximately 11.61895i.

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Square Root of -135 in Practical Scenarios

While the square root of negative numbers does not have direct applications in real-world measurements, it is essential in fields involving complex numbers, such as electrical engineering and quantum mechanics. The square root of -135 can be used to solve equations in these fields where complex numbers naturally arise.

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Interpreting the Square Root of -135

The square root of -135 is a complex number, which can be visualized on the complex plane. The real part is 0, and the imaginary part is approximately 11.61895. In polar coordinates, this is expressed with a magnitude of 11.61895 and an angle of 90 degrees (or π/2 radians) from the positive real axis.

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Square Root of -135 Examples

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Problem 1

If the impedance of an electrical circuit is represented as √(-135) ohms, what is its magnitude in ohms?

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Explanation

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Problem 2

A complex number is given as 3√15i in a circuit. What is the square root of -135 expressed in this form?

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Explanation

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Problem 3

Calculate the magnitude of 5 times the square root of -135.

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Explanation

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Problem 4

What does the expression √(-135) * √(-1) simplify to?

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Problem 5

If the square root of -135 is used in a quantum mechanics calculation, what is its significance?

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Explanation

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FAQ on Square Root of -135

1.What is √(-135) in terms of 'i'?

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2.What is the magnitude of √(-135)?

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3.Can the square root of -135 be a real number?

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4.What is the principal square root of -135?

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5.How is the square root of -135 used in electrical engineering?

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Important Glossaries for the Square Root of -135

  • Imaginary Number: An imaginary number is a number that can be written as a real number multiplied by the imaginary unit 'i', where i² = -1.
     
  • Complex Number: A complex number consists of a real part and an imaginary part, expressed as a + bi, where 'a' and 'b' are real numbers.
     
  • Magnitude: The magnitude (or modulus) of a complex number is the distance from the origin to the point represented by the number in the complex plane.
     
  • Principal Square Root: The principal square root of a negative number is the positive imaginary number derived from its square root calculation.
     
  • Prime Factorization: Prime factorization is expressing a number as a product of its prime factors, useful for simplifying square roots.
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Jaskaran Singh Saluja is a math wizard with nearly three years of experience as a math teacher. His expertise is in algebra, so he can make algebra classes interesting by turning tricky equations into simple puzzles.

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