Find the difference between the real part and the imaginary part of the complex number . The options are:
Pick one
Solution
First, we simplify the given complex number.
The real part of the complex number is , and the imaginary part is . The difference between the real part and the imaginary part is:
Therefore, the correct answer is .
This problem involves the algebraic form of complex numbers, their multiplication and division, and the concept of the modulus of a complex number. It is a basic problem that tests fundamental understanding of complex numbers.
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