Simple But Complex!
Which of the following is true (possible)?
A -> A real number to the power another real number can be complex (imaginary).
B -> A non-zero complex number to the power another (non-zero) complex number can be real.
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1 solution
Example for A: − 1 0 . 5 = − 1 = i
Example for B: i i ≈ 0 . 2 0 7 . . . ( Explanation )
Where i is the imaginary unit ( − 1 )
Thus both A and B are correct!