Determine whether the following numbers are complex numbers and classify them: , , . The classification for is ________, for is ___________, and for is __________.
Answer & Analysis
Analysis
Question Analysis
This problem assesses the ability to classify different types of complex numbers based on their real and imaginary parts.
Key Concept Explanation
A real number has an imaginary part of 0.
A pure imaginary number has a real part of 0 and a non-zero imaginary part.
An imaginary number has a non-zero imaginary part.
Step-by-step Solution
1. Classify : The real part is and the imaginary part is 0. Therefore, is a real number.
2. Classify : The real part is 0 and the imaginary part is . Therefore, is a pure imaginary number.
3. Classify
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