Math Problem Statement

Complex numbers are used in electronics to describe the current in an electric circuit.​ Ohm's law relates the current in a​ circuit, I, in​ amperes, the voltage of the​ circuit, E, in​ volts, and the resistance of the​ circuit, R, in​ ohms, by the formula Upper E equals IR. Solve the problem using this formula. Find​ E, the voltage of a​ circuit, if I​ = (6​ + 4i) amperes and R​ = (6​ + 9i) ohms. Question content area bottom Part 1 A. ​( 0​ + 78i​ )volts B. ​( 0​ - 78i​ ) volts C. ​( 78​ + 0i​ ) volts D. ​( 78​ - 0i​ ) volts

Solution

We are given the formula for Ohm's law:

E=I×RE = I \times R

where:

  • EE is the voltage in volts,
  • II is the current in amperes,
  • RR is the resistance in ohms.

We are provided the following complex values:

  • I=6+4iI = 6 + 4i amperes,
  • R=6+9iR = 6 + 9i ohms.

To find EE, we will multiply the complex numbers II and RR.

Step 1: Multiply the complex numbers

E=(6+4i)×(6+9i)E = (6 + 4i) \times (6 + 9i)

Using the distributive property (FOIL method for complex numbers):

E=(6×6)+(6×9i)+(4i×6)+(4i×9i)E = (6 \times 6) + (6 \times 9i) + (4i \times 6) + (4i \times 9i) E=36+54i+24i+36i2E = 36 + 54i + 24i + 36i^2

Step 2: Simplify

Since i2=1i^2 = -1, we can replace i2i^2 with 1-1:

E=36+54i+24i+36(1)E = 36 + 54i + 24i + 36(-1) E=36+54i+24i36E = 36 + 54i + 24i - 36 E=(3636)+(54i+24i)E = (36 - 36) + (54i + 24i) E=0+78iE = 0 + 78i

Thus, the voltage EE is 0+78i0 + 78i volts.

Final Answer:

The correct answer is:

A. (0+78i)(0 + 78i) volts


Would you like more details on any of the steps, or do you have additional questions?

Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you multiply complex numbers using the FOIL method?
  2. What is the significance of the imaginary unit ii in complex numbers?
  3. Can Ohm's law be applied to circuits with real-only values for current and resistance?
  4. How can complex impedance be used to describe AC circuits in electronics?
  5. What happens if the resistance or current in a circuit is purely imaginary?

Tip: When working with complex numbers in physics, always remember that i2=1i^2 = -1. This is crucial when simplifying expressions involving complex numbers.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Complex Numbers
Algebra
Electronics Mathematics

Formulas

Ohm's Law: E = I × R

Theorems

Distributive Property for Complex Numbers
Imaginary Unit Property (i^2 = -1)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12