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The imaginary unit i is defined as:

A√(-1)
B√1
C1/i
D-1
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. √(-1)
i = √(-1) by definition. **So i² = -1. This is the foundation of complex numbers, allowing extension beyond real numbers.**
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