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Consider the complex numbers $z = -2 - 2i$ and $w = 3 + i$. (i) Express $z + w$ in modulus–argument form. (ii) Express $\frac{z}{w}$ in the form $x + iy$, where $x... show full transcript

Worked Solution & Example Answer:Consider the complex numbers $z = -2 - 2i$ and $w = 3 + i$ - HSC - SSCE Mathematics Extension 2 - Question 11 - 2014 - Paper 1

Step 1

Consider the complex numbers $z = -2 - 2i$ and $w = 3 + i$. (i) Express $z + w$ in modulus–argument form.

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To find z+wz + w, we calculate:

z+w=(22i)+(3+i)=(1i).z + w = (-2 - 2i) + (3 + i) = (1 - i).

Next, we convert to modulus-argument form:

  1. Compute the modulus: z+w=12+(1)2=2.|z + w| = \sqrt{1^2 + (-1)^2} = \sqrt{2}.

  2. Find the argument: θ=tan1(11)=π4.\theta = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{-1}{1}\right) = -\frac{\pi}{4}.

Thus, the modulus-argument form is:

z+w=2(cos(π4)+isin(π4)).z + w = \sqrt{2}\left(\cos\left(-\frac{\pi}{4}\right) + i\sin\left(-\frac{\pi}{4}\right)\right).

Step 2

Consider the complex numbers $z = -2 - 2i$ and $w = 3 + i$. (ii) Express $\frac{z}{w}$ in the form $x + iy$, where $x$ and $y$ are real numbers.

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To find zw\frac{z}{w}, we proceed as follows:

zw=22i3+i.\frac{z}{w} = \frac{-2 - 2i}{3 + i}.

We can multiply the numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator:

=(22i)(3i)(3+i)(3i). = \frac{(-2 - 2i)(3 - i)}{(3 + i)(3 - i)}.

Calculating this:

  • The denominator becomes: 32+12=10.3^2 + 1^2 = 10.
  • The numerator is: (2)(3)+2(i)(3)2(2i)+2(2i)(i)=6+2i+2i2=8+4i.(-2)(3) + 2(-i)(3) - 2(-2i) + 2(-2i)(-i) = -6 + 2i + 2i - 2 = -8 + 4i.

Thus: zw=8+4i10=0.8+0.4i.\frac{z}{w} = \frac{-8 + 4i}{10} = -0.8 + 0.4i.

Step 3

Evaluate $\int_0^{\frac{1}{2}}(3x - 1)\cos(\pi x) \; dx$.

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To evaluate this integral, we will use integration by parts. Let:

  • u=(3x1)u = (3x - 1), thus du=3dxdu = 3dx.
  • dv=cos(πx)dxdv = \cos(\pi x)dx, thus v=1πsin(πx)v = \frac{1}{\pi}\sin(\pi x).

Applying integration by parts: u  dv=uvv  du. \int u \; dv = uv - \int v \; du.

This gives us: (3x1)cos(πx)  dx=(3x1)1πsin(πx)0121πsin(πx)3dx.\int (3x - 1) \cos(\pi x) \; dx = (3x - 1) \cdot \frac{1}{\pi}\sin(\pi x) \bigg|_0^{\frac{1}{2}} - \int \frac{1}{\pi}\sin(\pi x) \cdot 3 \, dx.

Evaluating the first part: At x=12x=\frac{1}{2}: (3(12)1)1πsin(π2)=(1.51)1π(1)=0.5π.(3(\frac{1}{2}) - 1) \cdot \frac{1}{\pi}\sin(\frac{\pi}{2}) = (1.5 - 1) \cdot \frac{1}{\pi}(1) = \frac{0.5}{\pi}. At x=0x=0: (3(0)1)1πsin(0)=0.(3(0) - 1) \cdot \frac{1}{\pi}\sin(0) = 0.

So that part contributes 0.5π\frac{0.5}{\pi}.

Now, for: 01231πsin(πx)  dx=3π[1πcos(πx)]012=3π2[11]=3π2(2)=6π2.- \int_0^{\frac{1}{2}} 3 \cdot \frac{1}{\pi}\sin(\pi x) \; dx = -\frac{3}{\pi} \left[-\frac{1}{\pi}\cos(\pi x) \right]_0^{\frac{1}{2}} = -\frac{3}{\pi^2} \left[-1 - 1\right] = -\frac{3}{\pi^2} (-2) = \frac{6}{\pi^2}.

Thus the final result is: 0.5π+6π2.\frac{0.5}{\pi} + \frac{6}{\pi^2}.

Step 4

Sketch the region in the Argand diagram where $|z| \leq 2 - 2$ and $\frac{\pi}{4} < \text{arg} z < \frac{\pi}{4}$.

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To sketch this region, we first interpret the conditions provided:

  • The condition z22|z| \leq 2 - 2 represents a circle centered at the origin with radius 2.
  • The argument condition indicates that the angle of the vector zz lies between rac{\\pi}{4} and rac{\\pi}{4}.

This creates a wedge-shaped region in the Argand plane that is between the lines passing through the origin, at those angles. The intersection of this wedge with the circle gives the desired region.

Step 5

Without the use of calculus, sketch the graph $y = \frac{x^2 - 1}{x^2}$, showing all intercepts.

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To sketch the graph of: y=x21x2,y = \frac{x^2 - 1}{x^2}, we can simplify this: y=11x2.y = 1 - \frac{1}{x^2}.

  1. Intercepts:

    • x-intercepts: Set y=0y = 0: x21=0    x=±1.x^2 - 1 = 0 \implies x = \pm1.
    • y-intercept: Set x=0x = 0 (note it's undefined): The graph approaches y=1y = 1 as xx \to \infty and xx \to -\infty. Also, yy approaches negative infinity as x0x \to 0.
  2. Sketch: Plot the intercepts and note the horizontal asymptote at y=1y = 1. The graph will be in two parts, one above the x-axis and one below, creating a two-branch hyperbola-like shape. Indicate the critical points and asymptotes to complete the sketch.

Step 6

The region enclosed by the curve $y = 6 - y$ and the x-axis is rotated about the x-axis to form a solid. Using the method of cylindrical shells, or otherwise, find the volume of the solid.

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First, we need to clarify the equation y=6yy = 6 - y, which represents a line. If we redefine it correctly: y=6x.y = 6 - x. The relevant line intersects the x-axis at x=6x = 6.

To find the volume when this region is rotated about the x-axis, we can use the method of cylindrical shells: V=2π06yh(x)  dx=2π06(6x)x  dx.V = 2\pi \int_0^{6} y \cdot h(x) \; dx = 2\pi \int_0^{6} (6 - x) \cdot x \; dx.

Calculating:

  1. Evaluate: =2π06(6xx2)  dx=2π[6x22x33]06= 2\pi \int_0^{6} (6x - x^2) \; dx = 2\pi \left[ \frac{6x^2}{2} - \frac{x^3}{3} \right]_0^6.
  2. Compute: =2π[1872]=2π(54)=108π.= 2\pi \left[ 18 - 72\right] = 2\pi(-54) = -108\pi.

Thus, the volume is: V=108πV = 108\pi. This positive value indicates the volume of the solid formed.

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