Complex Modulus is Norm

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Theorem

The complex modulus is a norm on the set of complex numbers $\C$.


Proof

We prove the norm axioms.

Positive Definiteness

This is demonstrated in:

Complex Modulus equals Zero iff Zero
Complex Modulus is Non-Negative

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Multiplicativity

Follows from Modulus of Product.

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Triangle Inequality

Follows from Triangle Inequality for Complex Numbers.

$\blacksquare$