Excel IMPOWER Function
Summary
The Excel IMPOWER function returns a complex number raised to a given power. The complex number must be in the form x + yi or x + yj. Use the COMPLEX function to create a complex number from real and imaginary parts.
Purpose
Raise complex number to given power
Return value
Complex number as text
Syntax
=IMPOWER (inumber, number)
Arguments
- inumber - A complex number.
- number - Power to raise number.
Usage notes
The Excel IMPOWER function returns a complex number raised to an given power. The complex number is input as text, and must be in the form x + yi or x + yj.
For example:
=IMPOWER("1+2i",2) // returns "-3+4i"
In the example shown, the formula in D6, copied down, is:
=IMPOWER(B6,C6)
Notes:
- Only lowercase "j" and "i" are accepted by IMPOWER. Other values will result in the #NUM error.
- The number argument must be numeric
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