YR 12 SPECIALIST MATHS page 64

CONVERSION OF COMPLEX NUMBERS TO POLAR FORM

TI-83 INSTRUCTIONS
To convert 3 + i to polar form:
Step 1:

to clear the screen.

Press
Press
and then select CPX to bring up the complex
number menu.
Press 5 to select 5:abs( .
This will return the absolute value (modulus).

Step 2:

Press

Note: 3.16227766 =

.
10

Step 3:

and then select CPX to bring up the complex

Press
number menu.
Press 4 to select 4:angle( .
This will return the argument.

Step 4:

Press

Note: Make sure your calculator is set to radian mode.