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Question:
what is modulus-amplitude of a complex number say, root3 -i
Answer:

Given complex number = √3 - i

Polar form of a complex number = r(cosθ + i*sinθ)

Now r*cosθ = √3  ...........1

      r*sinθ = -1  ..............2

square equation 1 and 2 and add them, we get

r2 * (cos2 θ + sin2 θ) = (√3)2 + (-1)2

r2 = 3 + 1

r2 = 4

r = √4

r = +2, -2

Again divide equation 2 by equation 1, we get

(r*sinθ)/(r*cosθ) = -1/√3

tanθ = -1/√3

θ = tan-1 (-1/√3)

θ = -Π/6

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