Math Problem Statement

Exercise 3. Since eiθeiθ′

= ei(θ+θ′), Euler’s Theorem says that

(cos(θ) + i sin(θ))(cos(θ′) + i sin(θ′)) = cos(θ + θ′) + i sin(θ + θ′) (1)

Show how to derive from this the angle sum formulas for cosine and sine

Solution

To derive the angle sum formulas for cosine and sine using Euler's Theorem, we start with the given equation:

eiθeiθ=ei(θ+θ).e^{i\theta} e^{i\theta'} = e^{i(\theta + \theta')}.

Step 1: Expand both sides using Euler's formula

Euler's formula states that eiθ=cos(θ)+isin(θ)e^{i\theta} = \cos(\theta) + i\sin(\theta). Substituting this for both eiθe^{i\theta} and eiθe^{i\theta'}, we have:

(cos(θ)+isin(θ))(cos(θ)+isin(θ))=cos(θ+θ)+isin(θ+θ).(\cos(\theta) + i\sin(\theta))(\cos(\theta') + i\sin(\theta')) = \cos(\theta + \theta') + i\sin(\theta + \theta').

Step 2: Expand the left-hand side

Using the distributive property, expand (cos(θ)+isin(θ))(cos(θ)+isin(θ))(\cos(\theta) + i\sin(\theta))(\cos(\theta') + i\sin(\theta')):

=cos(θ)cos(θ)+icos(θ)sin(θ)+isin(θ)cos(θ)+i2sin(θ)sin(θ).= \cos(\theta)\cos(\theta') + i\cos(\theta)\sin(\theta') + i\sin(\theta)\cos(\theta') + i^2\sin(\theta)\sin(\theta').

Since i2=1i^2 = -1, simplify:

=cos(θ)cos(θ)sin(θ)sin(θ)+i(cos(θ)sin(θ)+sin(θ)cos(θ)).= \cos(\theta)\cos(\theta') - \sin(\theta)\sin(\theta') + i(\cos(\theta)\sin(\theta') + \sin(\theta)\cos(\theta')).

Step 3: Equate real and imaginary parts

On the right-hand side, cos(θ+θ)+isin(θ+θ)\cos(\theta + \theta') + i\sin(\theta + \theta'), the real part corresponds to cos(θ+θ)\cos(\theta + \theta') and the imaginary part corresponds to sin(θ+θ)\sin(\theta + \theta'). Equating the real and imaginary parts of both sides:

  1. Real part: cos(θ+θ)=cos(θ)cos(θ)sin(θ)sin(θ).\cos(\theta + \theta') = \cos(\theta)\cos(\theta') - \sin(\theta)\sin(\theta').

  2. Imaginary part: sin(θ+θ)=cos(θ)sin(θ)+sin(θ)cos(θ).\sin(\theta + \theta') = \cos(\theta)\sin(\theta') + \sin(\theta)\cos(\theta').

Final Result: Angle Sum Formulas

From the derivation, we obtain:

cos(θ+θ)=cos(θ)cos(θ)sin(θ)sin(θ),\cos(\theta + \theta') = \cos(\theta)\cos(\theta') - \sin(\theta)\sin(\theta'), sin(θ+θ)=cos(θ)sin(θ)+sin(θ)cos(θ).\sin(\theta + \theta') = \cos(\theta)\sin(\theta') + \sin(\theta)\cos(\theta').

These are the angle sum formulas for cosine and sine.


Do you have any questions or would you like more details?

Here are 5 related questions to explore:

  1. How does Euler's formula eiθ=cos(θ)+isin(θ)e^{i\theta} = \cos(\theta) + i\sin(\theta) connect complex numbers and trigonometry?
  2. Can we derive the angle difference formulas for cosine and sine similarly?
  3. How do these angle sum formulas apply in solving trigonometric identities?
  4. Why does the imaginary unit i2=1i^2 = -1 play a key role in this derivation?
  5. What are some practical applications of the angle sum formulas in physics or engineering?

Tip: Always use Euler's formula as a powerful tool to simplify and derive trigonometric identities efficiently!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Complex Numbers
Trigonometry
Angle Sum Formulas

Formulas

Euler's Formula: e^(iθ) = cos(θ) + i sin(θ)
Angle Sum Formula for Cosine: cos(θ + θ′) = cos(θ)cos(θ′) - sin(θ)sin(θ′)
Angle Sum Formula for Sine: sin(θ + θ′) = cos(θ)sin(θ′) + sin(θ)cos(θ′)

Theorems

Euler's Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 and Undergraduate