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Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation · Unit 1: Number and Algebra

Polar and exponential forms of complex numbers

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Polar multiplication and real powers

[Maximum mark: 8]Calculator permittedConsider the complex numbers z1=3+iz_1=\sqrt3+i,
z2=1+iz_2=1+i and w=z1⋅z2w=z_1\cdot z_2
(a) By expressing z1z_1 and z2z_2 in modulus-argument
form, write down
(i) the modulus of ww(ii) the argument of ww[6](b) Find the smallest positive integer value of nn,
such that wnw^n is a real number
[2]

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