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Complex Numbers and Induction Practice Test

The document contains practice questions on complex numbers and mathematical induction, covering topics such as simplification, polar form, Argand diagrams, and algebraic proofs. It includes various tasks that require plotting complex numbers, finding roots, and applying mathematical induction principles. The questions are structured to assess understanding of complex number properties and their graphical representations.

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Complex Numbers and Induction Practice Test

The document contains practice questions on complex numbers and mathematical induction, covering topics such as simplification, polar form, Argand diagrams, and algebraic proofs. It includes various tasks that require plotting complex numbers, finding roots, and applying mathematical induction principles. The questions are structured to assess understanding of complex number properties and their graphical representations.

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Complex Numbers and Mathematical Induction - Practice Questions

𝜋
1. a) Simplify | 𝑐𝑖𝑠 (𝜃 − 2 )|

𝜋
𝑐𝑖𝑠(𝜃− 2 )
b) Simplify and write in Cartesian form.
2𝑐𝑖𝑠(𝜃)

1.
2.
3.

(3 marks)

2. If (Give exact values for p and q).

(2 marks)

3. Let S be the set of all complex numbers satisfying . Show algebraically


that S represents the line x - 2y - 3 = 0

(3 marks)
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4. Let 0  
4
Calculate and draw, on an Argand diagram
a) s = z b) u = 1 c) v = z d) w = iz
2
z

(4 marks)

2
5. a) On an Argand diagram, plot the two complex numbers, z1 and z2 which both satisfy

(2 marks)
b) Find z1 and z2 in polar form

(2 marks)

c) Show algebraically that both z1 and z2 satisfy the equation .

(2 marks)

d) Hence, or otherwise, find the 3 cube roots of – i

(2 marks)

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6. a) Without proof, state the 5 fifth roots of 1, in terms of 1 and w. Write w in polar form.
1.

(2 marks)
b) Hence write 32z5 – 1 as a product of linear factors. (The linear factors should be left in terms
of z, 1 and w)

(2 marks)
c) Find the value of (6-w)(6-w2)(6-w3)(6-w4)

(2 marks)

7. Consider the complex number

a) On the diagram below, plot the complex number and label it C.

(2 marks)

b)

(2 marks)
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c)

(2 marks)
d) Hence express z + z5 in polar form

(1 mark)

e) Find the smallest positive value of which would make z + z5


i. Real

(2 marks)
ii. Purely imaginary

(2 marks)

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8. The Argand diagram shows the complex numbers 0, z1, z2, and z3 at the vertices of two
equilateral triangles. Let

a) i. Explain why

(2 marks)

ii. Write z1 in polar form

(1 mark)

b)
i. Draw z1 – z3 on the Argand diagram (1 mark)

ii. Use the triangle inequality to explain why |z1 – z3| < 4

(2 marks)

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iii. Find the exact value of |z1-z3|

(2 marks)

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𝑖 𝑎
9. If M = [ ] where a is a real constant, and i = √−1
0 𝑖
a) Find M 2, M 3, and M 4

(4 marks)
b) Make a conjecture of the value of M for all n ∈ ℤ
n +

(1 mark)

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c) Prove your conjecture using the principal of mathematical induction

(5 marks)

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10. Prove by the principle of mathematical induction that:

(6 marks)

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