Express the number in terms of j (if necessary, round the result to three significant digits). $\sqrt { - 34 }$
A) $34$
B) $34$ j
C) $5.83$
D) $5.83 j$
E) - $5.83$ j

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The square root of a negative number involves the imaginary unit $j$, where $j = \sqrt{-1}$. Thus, $\sqrt{-34} = \sqrt{34} \cdot j$. Calculating $\sqrt{34}$ gives approximately 5.83, so the expression is $5.83 j$.

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Express the Number in Terms of J (If Necessary, Round $\sqrt { - 34 }$