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IMABS
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This function returns the absolute value or modulus of a complex number.

Syntax

IMABS(complexnum)

Arguments

The complexnum argument is a complex number for which to return the absolute value.

Remarks

An error is returned if the complexnum argument is not in the form "x+yi" or "x+yj". For more information, refer to Complex Numbers in Engineering Functions.

Data Types

Accepts number and string data. Returns number data.

Examples

IMABS("3+5j")

Version Available

This function is available in product version 2.0 or later.

See Also

COMPLEX | Engineering Functions | Complex Numbers in Engineering Functions