Math Problem Statement

In the adjacent figure, given the complex numbers z₁ and z₂, determine the value of z₁ / z₂.

Solution

To solve the problem in the image, let’s break it down step by step:


Given:

Two complex numbers z1z_1 and z2z_2 are represented graphically in the complex plane.
We are tasked to determine the value of z1z2\frac{z_1}{z_2}.

Observing the Diagram:

  1. z1z_1 lies at an angle θ\theta above the positive real axis.
  2. z2z_2 lies at an angle θ\theta below the negative real axis.

Thus:

  • z1z_1 has a magnitude of r1=8r_1 = 8 and a positive angle θ\theta (counterclockwise).
  • z2z_2 has a magnitude r2=4r_2 = 4 and a negative angle θ\theta (clockwise).

Expressing z1z_1 and z2z_2 in Polar Form:

  1. For z1z_1:
    z1=r1eiθ=8eiθz_1 = r_1 e^{i\theta} = 8 e^{i\theta}.

  2. For z2z_2:
    z2=r2eiθ=4eiθz_2 = r_2 e^{-i\theta} = 4 e^{-i\theta}.

Computing z1z2\frac{z_1}{z_2}:

z1z2=8eiθ4eiθ.\frac{z_1}{z_2} = \frac{8 e^{i\theta}}{4 e^{-i\theta}}. Simplify the magnitudes and the exponents: z1z2=84ei(θ(θ)).\frac{z_1}{z_2} = \frac{8}{4} \cdot e^{i(\theta - (-\theta))}. z1z2=2ei(2θ).\frac{z_1}{z_2} = 2 e^{i(2\theta)}.


Analyzing the Result:

The term ei(2θ)e^{i(2\theta)} represents a rotation in the complex plane by 2θ2\theta. From the diagram, since θ\theta corresponds to the angles of z1z_1 and z2z_2, we can conclude that 2θ=π22\theta = \frac{\pi}{2} (90 degrees).

Thus: eiπ2=i.e^{i\frac{\pi}{2}} = i.

Substitute this back: z1z2=2i=2i.\frac{z_1}{z_2} = 2 \cdot i = 2i.


Final Answer:

The value of z1z2\frac{z_1}{z_2} is:

(d) 2i2i.


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Related Questions:

  1. What are the properties of polar form for complex numbers?
  2. How do we multiply and divide complex numbers in polar form?
  3. Why does eiπ2=ie^{i\frac{\pi}{2}} = i in the complex plane?
  4. How can we calculate the argument of a complex number?
  5. What is the geometric interpretation of the magnitude and argument?

Tip: Remember that in polar form, rotations of eiθe^{i\theta} simplify complex number calculations!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Complex Numbers
Polar Form of Complex Numbers
Complex Division

Formulas

z = r * e^(iθ) (Polar Form of a Complex Number)
Division of Complex Numbers: z₁ / z₂ = (r₁ / r₂) * e^(i(θ₁ - θ₂))

Theorems

Euler's Formula: e^(iθ) = cos(θ) + i*sin(θ)
Complex Division Property

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12