Math Problem Statement

Write the complex number in rectangular form: 3(cos(π/2) + i sin(π/2))

Solution

The given expression is:

3(cosπ2+isinπ2)3\left( \cos \frac{\pi}{2} + i \sin \frac{\pi}{2} \right)

This represents a complex number in polar form. To convert this into rectangular form (i.e., a+bia + bi where aa is the real part and bb is the imaginary part), we will evaluate the trigonometric functions and simplify.

  1. cosπ2=0\cos \frac{\pi}{2} = 0
  2. sinπ2=1\sin \frac{\pi}{2} = 1

Substituting these values into the expression:

3(0+i1)=3i3 \left( 0 + i \cdot 1 \right) = 3i

Thus, the complex number in rectangular form is:

3i\boxed{3i}

Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are some follow-up questions for further exploration:

  1. What is the relationship between polar and rectangular forms of complex numbers?
  2. How would the expression change if the angle were π\pi instead of π2\frac{\pi}{2}?
  3. Can you explain how Euler's formula relates to this problem?
  4. What are the applications of complex numbers in polar form?
  5. How do you plot a complex number in both polar and rectangular coordinates?

Tip: In polar form, the real part corresponds to rcosθr \cos \theta, and the imaginary part corresponds to rsinθr \sin \theta, where rr is the magnitude, and θ\theta is the angle.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Complex Numbers
Polar Form
Rectangular Form

Formulas

cos(θ) + i sin(θ)
a + bi form of a complex number

Theorems

Euler's Formula

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12