Math Problem Statement
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Solution
To find , we are looking for the -th roots of the imaginary unit .
The -th roots of any complex number (in polar form) can be expressed as:
[ \sqrt[n]{z} = \sqrt[n]{r} \cdot e^{i\left(\frac{\theta + 2k\pi}{n}\right)}, \quad k = 0, 1, \ldots, n-1 ]
For , we can write it in polar form as:
Thus, the -th roots of are:
This simplifies to:
These roots are equally spaced points on the complex unit circle.
Would you like a specific example or further details on this? Here are some related questions:
- What are the square roots () of ?
- How can you express complex numbers in polar form?
- How do the -th roots of unity relate to the -th roots of ?
- How do you find the -th roots of a complex number not on the unit circle?
- What is the significance of the argument (angle) in polar form?
Tip: The -th roots of a complex number are evenly spaced around a circle in the complex plane, centered at the origin, with radius equal to the -th root of the number's magnitude.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Complex Numbers
Roots of Unity
Polar Form
Formulas
Polar form of complex numbers
N-th roots of complex numbers
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Advanced High School
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