[LibKill]

While we are at it, what is the square root of negative 1?

[LuvItOrLeaveIt]

While we are at it, what is the square root of negative 1?

It doesn't exist as there is no number that can be squared to equal a negative number, however, we can imagine such a number even though it cannot exist on the number line. We can use any reference we choose to designate such an imaginary number, ergo, I use i.

There are practical uses for i in scientific calculations as one can have the i's cancel out and come up with an answer that is a real number.

[Sawdring]

i

[ghostkatz]

I think the square root of negative one is one. What is the square root of the imaginary number, "i"? What is the square root of negative "i"?? Ghostkatz

[sten]

While we are at it, what is the square root of negative 1?

that would be i.

[185JHP]

That's one of the things about hard science - they get to say "It doesn't matter - don't worry your head about it", and "define away" problems like the one you post. But I'm glad we got 'em - I like my 32-valve V8.

[maxwell]

While we are at it, what is the square root of negative 1?

"i"

[InterceptPoint]

While we are at it, what is the square root of negative 1?

Aye.