For many calculators if you input "the square root of -1", you will get out "domain error"

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This was done with a TI-30XS calculator

Why do some calculators give a "domain error" for the square root of a negative?

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Complex Numbers

Imaginary NumbersReal Numbers

Rational Numbers Irrational Numbers

Integers

Whole Numbers

Counting Numbers

Because the domain programmed into the calculator is the Real Numbers not the Complex Numbers or Imaginary Numbers

These questions should be on your mind.

2. How do I process them?

1. Why is the square root of a negative useful?

Why is the square root of a negative useful?

Imaginary Numbers are useful in these fields of work:

1. Computer Graphics

2. Electric Engineering

3. Quantum Physics

We can learn about a 4 Cycle System that is a basis of study in these fields.

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Let's begin with a definition

By definition, "the square root of -1" is named i.

Let's combine that definition with these 2 facts.

Fact #1Any non-zero number to the "zero power" is 1

Fact #2Any number to the "power of 1" is itself

So, the top and the right side of the "i clock" are explained.

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Let's investigate the bottom position

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represent?

What does this

But why is this true?

Let's investigate fact #3 first.

Fact #3A "square root" times itself cancels the radical, only

Now the top, right and bottom positions of the clock are explained

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Let's investigate the position on the left

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represent?

What does this

But why is this true?

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A "square root" times itself cancels the radical, only?

What is this?

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The "i clock"

What about a power of i that is 4 or greater?

Add to the clock like this.

Let's make sure we understand this

i clock to the 99th power