EEVblog 1470 - AC Basics Tutorial Part 3 - Complex Numbers

Complex numbers are NOT complex! How complex numbers are used in AC circuit analysis. 00:00 - Complex Numbers 00:44 - Phasor graphical addition 01:22 - Why do calculators have the R-P and P-R buttons? 02:44 - Phasor diagram 03:59 - The AC voltage equation 04:47 - The complex plane and j vs i imaginary axis 06:21 - The Rectangular and Polar forms 07:36 - The j operator 10:38 - Polar and Rectangular format conversion 11:50 - Plotting points on the complex plane Forum: Support the EEVblog on: Locals: Patreon: Odysee: @eevblog:7 EEVblog Web Site: 2nd Channel: EEVdiscover: AliExpress Affiliate: Buy anything through that link and Dave gets a commission at no cost to you. Donate With Bitcoin & Other Crypto Cur