The student studies the method to calculate complex power where the Vrms of a circuit is multiplied by the complex conjugate of the total circuit current. Several examples are given, along with the power triangle.

In the first section of this activity, learners listen to an introduction explaining the importance of setting goals in all aspects of life. The remaining pages list examples of goals and procedures relating to a farming operation.

Learners examine the complex number function to convert real and imaginary coefficients into a complex number.

Students view a demonstration of the Current Divider Rule with the use of complex numbers. Examples are given.

Students view the steps for subtracting complex numbers in Excel.

Students view the steps to follow to add complex numbers in Excel.

Students read how to determine the total impedance of a parallel circuit using complex numbers. The "J" term is used in the calculations.

Learners will examine how to use the SMART principle to make sure a goal is simple, measurable, realistic, timely, and holds people accountable.

Students view the steps for multiplying complex numbers in Excel.

This primer introduces the student to the proper method of complex number conversion on a TI-86 calculator.

Students read how to use the IMCONJUGATE() function to convert complex numbers to their conjugate in rectangular form.

Students view the steps for dividing complex numbers in Excel.

Learners view the steps to find the complex conjugate of a number in polar form using a TI-86 calculator.

This primer introduces the student to the correct method of using complex reciprocals in a TI-86 calculator. The solution of total impedance of a parallel circuit in rectangular form is shown.

Learners explore the use of complex numbers through a series AC circuit analysis problem. The steps are compared to the graphical method of finding circuit impedance and the phase angle.

Learners view the steps to find the complex conjugate of a number using the TI-83 Plus calculator. They are encouraged to work the examples given.

This primer introduces the student to the correct method of entering complex numbers in both rectangular and polar form.

This primer introduces the student to the correct method of entering complex numbers into a TI-86 calculator.

Learners examine the correct method for calculating complex reciprocals. The solution for total impedance of a parallel circuit in rectangular form is shown.

The learner views a method to find the total complex power of a circuit in which the individual real and reactive powers are found and then added together. Several examples are shown, along with the power triangles.