Imaginary Component

Definition

The imaginary component of a complex number is the part that involves the imaginary unit i, which is equal to the square root of -1. It is represented as bi, where b is a real number.

Related terms

Complex Number: A complex number consists of both a real and an imaginary part. It can be written in the form a + bi, where a and b are real numbers.

Real Component: The real component of a complex number is the part that does not involve the imaginary unit i. It is represented as "a" in the form a + bi.

Purely Imaginary Number: A purely imaginary number is a complex number with no real component. It can be written in the form bi, where b is a non-zero real number.