Python cmath.polar() Method

Example

Convert a complex number to polar coordinates form:

#import cmath for complex number operations
import cmath

#find the polar coordinates of complex number
print (cmath.polar(2 + 3j))
print (cmath.polar(1 + 5j))

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Definition and Usage

The cmath.polar() method converts a complex number to polar coordinates. It returns a tuple of modulus and phase.

In polar coordinates, a complex number is defined by modulus r and phase angle phi.

Syntax

cmath.polar(x)

Parameter Values

Parameter	Description
x	Required. A number to find polar coordinates of

Technical Details

Return Value:	A `tuple` value, representing polar coordinates
Python Version:	2.6

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