Finding Amplitude and Phase of Complex Functions

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To find the amplitude and phase of complex functions, one can treat the variable as a constant. For the function 3 + j5t, the amplitude can be calculated using the formula for the modulus of a complex number, while the phase can be determined using the arctangent of the imaginary part over the real part. In the case of 3ej4t, the amplitude is clearly 3, as noted in the discussion. The confusion arises from treating t as a variable rather than a constant in the context of complex functions. Understanding these concepts is essential for accurately analyzing complex functions.
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I can't seem to remember how to find the amplitude/phase of a complex function (I do know what to do for complex numbers, though). I know it's in my mind somewhere, but I just can't remember lol. So, for example, how would I find the amplitude/phase of:

3+j5t

and

3ej4t

EDIT: I know for 3ej4t, the amplitude is 3.

Thanks
 
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hogrampage said:
I can't seem to remember how to find the amplitude/phase of a complex function (I do know what to do for complex numbers, though). I know it's in my mind somewhere, but I just can't remember lol. So, for example, how would I find the amplitude/phase of:

3+j5t

and

3ej4t

EDIT: I know for 3ej4t, the amplitude is 3.

Thanks
Those are complex numbers, so where is the issue? I don't even see a function in your post.
t is a variable, so what - just treat it as an unknown number (probably real, especially if t is time).
 
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