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To: reg45; Kevmo

Imaginary numbers are quite real, I first learned about them in jr high algebra


4 posted on 12/21/2021 8:24:42 PM PST by algore
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To: algore

They are quite prevalent in electrodynamic theories and practice.


10 posted on 12/21/2021 8:51:16 PM PST by Kevmo (I’m immune from Covid since I don’t watch TV.🤗)
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To: algore

Did you learn that they’re racist?


12 posted on 12/21/2021 8:55:00 PM PST by gundog ( It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. )
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To: algore

Here’s what I wonder:

Since imaginary numbers are mathematically rigorous and the universe operates as if they do exist, what would be the philosophical corollary? Sumthin like operating as if Occham’s Razor is invalid if two opposing Razor elements are operating in tandem?


13 posted on 12/21/2021 9:08:53 PM PST by Kevmo (I’m immune from Covid since I don’t watch TV.🤗)
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To: algore

Oh, I know about imaginary numbers. I just haven’t needed to use them very much.

On the other hand, President 46i …


14 posted on 12/21/2021 9:17:38 PM PST by reg45 (Barack 0bama: Gone but not forgiven.)
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To: algore

That’s comforting as I always made up numbers to answer algebra questions in 10th grade. 😆


37 posted on 12/22/2021 7:17:15 AM PST by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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