Python cmath.sqrt() Method
Example
Find the square root of a complex number:
#Import cmath Library
import cmath
#Return the square root of a
complex number
print (cmath.sqrt(2 + 3j))
print (cmath.sqrt(15))
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Definition and Usage
The cmath.sqrt() method returns the square
root of a complex number.
Note: The number must be greater than or equal to 0.
Syntax
cmath.sqrt(x)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| x | Required. A number to find the square root of. If the number is less than 0, it returns a ValueError. If the value is not a number, it returns a TypeError |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A complex value, representing the square
root of a complex number |
|---|---|
| Python Version: | 1.5 |