Complex multiplication using vectors

In this applet, we can see visually what happens when we multiply two complex numbers (each of which has a length of 1). Vector u, and vector v are multiplied to give vector w.

Try dragging B and C, the endpoints of v and u respectively to try and see what the result of the multiplication of two complex numbers is.

Please install Java 1.4 (or later) to use this page.

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