Math Problem Statement

Let v

− 1 − i v=−1−i and w

− 3 − 3 3 i w=−3−3 3 ​ i.

Determine modulus r r and argument θ θ of z

v 3 w 2 z= w 2

v 3

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r

r=

Solution

To solve for the modulus rr and argument θ\theta of the complex number z=v3w2z = \frac{v^3}{w^2}, we will follow these steps:

Step 1: Express vv and ww in standard form

Given: v=1iv = -1 - i w=333iw = -3 - 3\sqrt{3}i

Step 2: Compute the modulus and argument of vv and ww

  1. Modulus of vv: v=(1)2+(1)2=2|v| = \sqrt{(-1)^2 + (-1)^2} = \sqrt{2}

  2. Argument of vv: θv=arg(1i)=tan1(11)=tan1(1)=3π4\theta_v = \text{arg}(-1 - i) = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{-1}{-1}\right) = \tan^{-1}(1) = -\frac{3\pi}{4} (since vv lies in the third quadrant).

  3. Modulus of ww: w=(3)2+(33)2=9+27=36=6|w| = \sqrt{(-3)^2 + (-3\sqrt{3})^2} = \sqrt{9 + 27} = \sqrt{36} = 6

  4. Argument of ww: θw=arg(333i)=tan1(333)=tan1(3)=2π3\theta_w = \text{arg}(-3 - 3\sqrt{3}i) = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{-3\sqrt{3}}{-3}\right) = \tan^{-1}(\sqrt{3}) = -\frac{2\pi}{3} (since ww lies in the third quadrant).

Step 3: Compute the modulus and argument of zz

Using the properties of modulus and arguments of complex numbers:

  1. Modulus of zz: z=v3w2=v3w2=(2)362=2236=218|z| = \left|\frac{v^3}{w^2}\right| = \frac{|v|^3}{|w|^2} = \frac{(\sqrt{2})^3}{6^2} = \frac{2\sqrt{2}}{36} = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{18}
  2. Argument of zz: θz=3θv2θw=3(3π4)2(2π3)=9π4+4π3=27π+16π12=11π12\theta_z = 3\theta_v - 2\theta_w = 3\left(-\frac{3\pi}{4}\right) - 2\left(-\frac{2\pi}{3}\right) = -\frac{9\pi}{4} + \frac{4\pi}{3} = -\frac{27\pi + 16\pi}{12} = -\frac{11\pi}{12}

Thus, the modulus and argument of zz are: r=218,θ=11π12r = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{18}, \quad \theta = -\frac{11\pi}{12}

Would you like further details or have any questions?


Here are 5 questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How do you calculate the modulus of a complex number?
  2. Why does the argument depend on which quadrant the complex number lies in?
  3. Can the argument of a complex number exceed 2π2\pi or go below 00?
  4. How does raising a complex number to a power affect its modulus and argument?
  5. What happens to the argument of a quotient of two complex numbers?

Tip: Always express angles for arguments in radians unless specifically asked for degrees, as radians are standard in most complex number problems.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Complex Numbers
Modulus and Argument
Exponentiation of Complex Numbers

Formulas

Modulus of a complex number |z| = √(x² + y²)
Argument of a complex number θ = arctan(y/x)
Modulus and argument of powers and quotients of complex numbers

Theorems

Polar Form of Complex Numbers
De Moivre's Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

College-level or advanced high school (Grades 11-12)