Math Problem Statement

If arg(z) = θ, then arg(ȳ) = ?

Solution

The problem states:

2) If arg(z)=θ\text{arg}(z) = \theta, then arg(z)=\text{arg}(\overline{z}) =?

Here, zz is a complex number, and z\overline{z} denotes its complex conjugate.

Solution:

For any complex number z=r(cosθ+isinθ)z = r(\cos\theta + i\sin\theta), its argument, denoted as arg(z)\text{arg}(z), is θ\theta. The complex conjugate of zz is z=r(cos(θ)+isin(θ))\overline{z} = r(\cos(-\theta) + i\sin(-\theta)), where arg(z)=θ\text{arg}(\overline{z}) = -\theta.

Thus, if arg(z)=θ\text{arg}(z) = \theta, then arg(z)=θ\text{arg}(\overline{z}) = -\theta.


Would you like more details or have any further questions?

Here are five related questions:

  1. What is the geometrical meaning of the argument of a complex number?
  2. How do you compute the argument for negative complex numbers?
  3. How is the magnitude of a complex number affected by its conjugate?
  4. Can two different complex numbers have the same argument?
  5. How does multiplication affect the arguments of two complex numbers?

Tip: When dealing with complex numbers, always remember that the argument of a conjugate complex number flips its sign!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Complex Numbers
Argument of a Complex Number
Complex Conjugates

Formulas

z = r(cosθ + isinθ)
ȳ = r(cos(-θ) + isin(-θ))
arg(ȳ) = -θ

Theorems

Argument of a Conjugate Complex Number

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12