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.

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.

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.

Students read an explanation of the Voltage Divider Rule with complex numbers. Examples are given.

Students read an explanation of "superposition" as a technique for ac circuit analysis. Complex numbers are used.

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

Students view the steps for dividing complex numbers in Excel.

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

Students view the steps for multiplying complex numbers in Excel.

Students view the steps for subtracting 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.

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

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

Students view several examples of how to determine the total impedance of a series circuit. The "j" term is used in all of the calculations.

Students view a demonstration of Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL) using complex numbers with respect to ac.

Learners view the steps for determining the square root of a complex number in Excel.

Learners view a demonstration of Kirchhoff's Voltage Law using complex numbers for an ac circuit.

Students follow the steps for finding the total impedance for a series-parallel circuit. Several examples are given.

Learners read how to create a spreadsheet to determine the voltage drop across a resistor in an AC circuit. The complex functions explained in other learning objects are used in this example.

Learners read how to convert complex numbers to their polar equivalent in Excel.