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IMARGUMENT

The IMARGUMENT function returns the angle (also known as the argument or \theta) of the given complex number in radians.

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IMARGUMENT

The IMARGUMENT function in Google Sheets is a useful tool for extracting the angle (also known as the argument or θ) in radians from a given complex number.

Function Syntax and Parameters

Syntax: IMARGUMENT(number)

Parameters:

  • number: The complex number for which you want to find the angle.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

  1. Using IMARGUMENT with a complex number:
    • Example: =IMARGUMENT(3 + 4i)
    • Result: 0.927295218002

Use Cases and Scenarios

  1. Physics: Calculate the phase of a complex waveform.
  2. Electrical Engineering: Determine the angle of a complex impedance.
  3. Signal Processing: Find the phase shift of a complex signal.

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