IMLOG10 function

Returns the common logarithm (base 10) of a complex number in x + yi or x + yj text format.

Syntax

IMLOG10(inumber)

Inumber     is a complex number for which you want the common logarithm.

Remarks

  • Use COMPLEX to convert real and imaginary coefficients into a complex number.
  • The common logarithm of a complex number can be calculated from the natural logarithm as follows:

Equation

Example

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Formula Description (Result)
=IMLOG10("3+4i") Logarithm (base 10) of 3+4i (0.69897 + 0.402719i)
 
 
Applies to:
Excel 2007