Math Problem Statement

Express z = -3 + j in polar form and hence find z^6, converting your answer into cartesian form.

Solution

We are given the complex number z=3+jz = -3 + j and need to convert it into polar form and subsequently find z6z^6 in Cartesian form.

Step 1: Polar Form of zz

We are given the polar form of zz as:

z=102.82radiansz = \sqrt{10} \angle 2.82 \, \text{radians}

This represents:

  • Modulus z=10|z| = \sqrt{10}
  • Argument θ=2.82\theta = 2.82 radians.

Step 2: Finding z6z^6

To find z6z^6 in polar form, we use De Moivre's Theorem: z6=(z6)(6θ)z^6 = (|z|^6) \angle (6\theta)

  1. Modulus: z6=(10)6=103=1000|z^6| = (\sqrt{10})^6 = 10^3 = 1000.
  2. Argument: 6θ=6×2.82=16.926\theta = 6 \times 2.82 = 16.92 radians.

Since angles greater than 2π2\pi radians must be reduced to within one full revolution, we reduce 16.9216.92 radians modulo 2π2\pi. Using 2π6.2832\pi \approx 6.283, we perform:

16.92mod6.2834.354radians16.92 \mod 6.283 \approx 4.354 \, \text{radians}

Thus, the polar form of z6z^6 is: z6=10004.354radiansz^6 = 1000 \angle 4.354 \, \text{radians}

Step 3: Converting to Cartesian Form

To convert back to Cartesian form, we use the relations: x=rcos(θ),y=rsin(θ)x = r \cos(\theta), \quad y = r \sin(\theta) where r=1000r = 1000 and θ=4.354\theta = 4.354 radians.

  1. x=1000cos(4.354)x = 1000 \cos(4.354)
  2. y=1000sin(4.354)y = 1000 \sin(4.354)

Calculating the values:

x1000×(0.344)=344x \approx 1000 \times (-0.344) = -344 y1000×(0.939)=939y \approx 1000 \times (-0.939) = -939

Thus, the Cartesian form of z6z^6 is approximately: z6344939jz^6 \approx -344 - 939j

Final Answer

The Cartesian form of z6z^6 is 344939j\boxed{-344 - 939j}.


Would you like further details or clarifications? Here are 5 related questions to consider:

  1. How is De Moivre's Theorem used to simplify powers of complex numbers?
  2. Why do we reduce angles modulo 2π2\pi in polar form?
  3. What are the advantages of expressing complex numbers in polar form?
  4. How can you convert a Cartesian complex number back into polar form?
  5. What is the geometric interpretation of multiplying a complex number by a scalar in polar form?

Tip: Always simplify the argument angle in polar form to a value within [0,2π][0, 2\pi] when converting back to Cartesian form.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Complex Numbers
Polar Form
Cartesian Form
De Moivre's Theorem

Formulas

Polar form: z = r(cos(θ) + jsin(θ))
Modulus: |z| = √(x^2 + y^2)
Argument: θ = arctan(y/x)
De Moivre's Theorem: z^n = r^n ∠ nθ
Cartesian form: z = x + jy

Theorems

De Moivre's Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12, College Level