Determine the modulus and principal argument of the complex number .

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C.

**Answer: . Why not the others:** is outside the standard principal range ; forgets to take the square root; inverts the ratio to .
  1. Step 1: The modulus is .
  2. Step 2: The point lies in the fourth quadrant. The principal argument is .

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