Question

Describe the usefulness of the conjugate and its effect on other complex numbers. ?

Answer 1

Conjugation of a complex number describes an axial symmetry of the complex plane. To conjugate a complex number, reflect its position through the real axis. This geometric significance is used a lot; e.g., http://www.amazon.com/Abels-Theorem-Prob …

Answer 2

Conjugation of a complex number describes an axial symmetry of the complex plane. To conjugate a complex number, reflect its position through the real axis. This geometric significance is used a lot; e.g.

http://www.amazon.com/Abels-Theorem-Problems-Solutions-International/dp/1402021860

Answer 3

To put it simply, conjugate cancels out the complex numbers. Conjugates are usually used when you have a fraction, and complex numbers are at the denominator.