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Question

The complex number z=3+i .

Find the modulus and argument of z , giving the argument in degrees.

[2]
a.

Find the cube root of z which lies in the first quadrant of the Argand diagram, giving your answer in Cartesian form.

[2]
b.

Find the smallest positive integer n for which zn is a positive real number.

[2]
c.

Markscheme

mod(z)=2, arg(z)=150     A1A1

[2 marks]

a.

z13=213(cos50+isin50)     (M1)

=0.810+0.965i     A1

[2 marks]

b.

we require to find a multiple of 150 that is also a multiple of 360, so by any method,     M1

n = 12     A1

Note: Only award 1 mark for part (c) if n = 12 is based on arg(z)=30 .

 

[2 marks]

c.

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Syllabus sections

Topic 1 - Core: Algebra » 1.7 » Powers of complex numbers: de Moivre’s theorem.
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