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CBSE · Class 11 · Mathematics

What Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations covers in CBSE Class 11 Mathematics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

168 questions54 flashcards20 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 11 Mathematics · 2026-27

Topics in Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations

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1. Need for Complex Numbers

  • The equation x^2 + 1 = 0 has no real solution because the square of every real number is non-negative.
  • The main objective is to solve ax^2 + bx + c = 0 where D = b^2 - 4ac < 0, which is not possible in real numbers.
  • To handle such equations, the number system is extended by introducing i, where i^2 = -1.
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2. Complex Numbers and Their Parts

  • A complex number has the form z = a + ib, where a and b are real numbers.
  • For z = a + ib, a is the real part and b is the imaginary part.
  • Two complex numbers z1 = a + ib and z2 = c + id are equal if a = c and b = d.
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3. Algebra of Complex Numbers

  • The sum of two complex numbers is again a complex number.
  • Addition of complex numbers is commutative and associative.
  • There is an additive identity 0 + i0, written as 0.
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4. Powers of i and Square Roots of Negative Numbers

  • i^3 = -i and i^4 = 1.
  • i^5 = i and i^6 = -1.
  • For negative powers, i^-1 = -i, i^-2 = -1, i^-3 = i, and i^-4 = 1.

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Central concept: Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations

Need for complex numbersImaginary unit iComplex number formEquality of complex numbersAlgebra of complex numbersProperties of operationsAdditive identity and inverseMultiplicative identity and inverse

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What are the important topics in Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations for CBSE Class 11 Mathematics?
Key topics in Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations include Need for Complex Numbers, Complex Numbers and Their Parts, Algebra of Complex Numbers, Powers of i and Square Roots of Negative Numbers. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 168 practice questions on Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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