Edexcel F2 2023 June — Question 2 10 marks

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleF2 (Further Pure Mathematics 2)
Year2023
SessionJune
Marks10
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TopicComplex numbers 2
TypeArgand diagram sketching and regions
DifficultyStandard +0.3 Part (a) is a routine application of De Moivre's theorem and angle arithmetic with standard angles. Part (b) requires sketching a standard locus (circular sector) which is a common Further Maths exercise. Part (c) involves geometric reasoning about arguments but with clearly defined boundaries. This is slightly easier than average for Further Maths F2, as it uses well-practiced techniques without requiring novel insight or complex multi-step reasoning.
Spec4.02d Exponential form: re^(i*theta)4.02k Argand diagrams: geometric interpretation4.02q De Moivre's theorem: multiple angle formulae

  1. The complex number \(z _ { 1 }\) is defined as
$$z _ { 1 } = \frac { \left( \cos \frac { 5 \pi } { 12 } + i \sin \frac { 5 \pi } { 12 } \right) ^ { 4 } } { \left( \cos \frac { \pi } { 3 } - i \sin \frac { \pi } { 3 } \right) ^ { 3 } }$$
  1. Without using your calculator show that $$z _ { 1 } = \cos \frac { 2 \pi } { 3 } + i \sin \frac { 2 \pi } { 3 }$$
  2. Shade, on a single Argand diagram, the region \(R\) defined by $$\left| z - z _ { 1 } \right| \leqslant 1 \quad \text { and } \quad 0 \leqslant \arg \left( z - z _ { 1 } \right) \leqslant \frac { 3 \pi } { 4 }$$ Given that the complex number \(z\) lies in \(R\)
  3. determine the smallest possible positive value of \(\arg z\)

Question 2:
Part (a)
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMarks Guidance
\(\left(\cos\frac{5\pi}{12}+i\sin\frac{5\pi}{12}\right)^4 = \cos\frac{20\pi}{12}+i\sin\frac{20\pi}{12}\) and \(\left(\cos\frac{\pi}{3}-i\sin\frac{\pi}{3}\right)^3 = \cos(-\pi)+i\sin(-\pi)\)M1/A1 One correct use of de Moivre; allow \(e^{i\theta}\) for \(\cos\theta+i\sin\theta\) throughout
\((z_1=)\frac{\cos\frac{5\pi}{3}+i\sin\frac{5\pi}{3}}{\cos(-\pi)+i\sin(-\pi)} = \cos\left(\frac{5\pi}{3}-(-\pi)\right)+i\sin\left(\frac{5\pi}{3}-(-\pi)\right)\)M1 Correct method for division of two complex numbers; subtraction of arguments
\(= \cos\frac{8\pi}{3}+i\sin\frac{8\pi}{3} = \cos\frac{2\pi}{3}+i\sin\frac{2\pi}{3}\)A1* Must have suitable intermediate step; do not allow going straight to \(\cos\frac{2\pi}{3}+i\sin\frac{2\pi}{3}\)
Part (b)
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMarks Guidance
\(z-z_1 \leqslant 1\) and \(0 \leqslant \arg(z-z_1) \leqslant \frac{3\pi}{4}\)
Circle in any position (may just see the minor arc)M1 Accept arc if clearly arc of circle
Pair of half-lines in correct directions from centre, one with negative gradient, one parallel to \(x\)-axis (but not the \(x\)-axis itself)M1 If full lines used, M marks implied by shading
Area shaded inside circle between the two half-lines, anticlockwise from horizontal to negative gradient lineM1 Half-line need not stem from circle centre for this mark
Fully correct shaded sector in quadrants 1 and 2; correct gradients (\(-1\) and \(0\)); circle centre in quadrant 2A1 Circle passing roughly through origin if whole circle shown
Part (c)
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMarks Guidance
\(\arctan\left(\frac{\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}}{\frac{1}{2}}\right) = \frac{\pi}{3}\) (or \(60°\))M1 A1 Identifies correct point at "3 o'clock" position; attempts relevant angle; accept \(\arctan\pm\frac{c}{d}\) or \(\arctan\pm\frac{d}{c}\)
# Question 2:

## Part (a)
| Answer/Working | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $\left(\cos\frac{5\pi}{12}+i\sin\frac{5\pi}{12}\right)^4 = \cos\frac{20\pi}{12}+i\sin\frac{20\pi}{12}$ and $\left(\cos\frac{\pi}{3}-i\sin\frac{\pi}{3}\right)^3 = \cos(-\pi)+i\sin(-\pi)$ | M1/A1 | One correct use of de Moivre; allow $e^{i\theta}$ for $\cos\theta+i\sin\theta$ throughout |
| $(z_1=)\frac{\cos\frac{5\pi}{3}+i\sin\frac{5\pi}{3}}{\cos(-\pi)+i\sin(-\pi)} = \cos\left(\frac{5\pi}{3}-(-\pi)\right)+i\sin\left(\frac{5\pi}{3}-(-\pi)\right)$ | M1 | Correct method for division of two complex numbers; subtraction of arguments |
| $= \cos\frac{8\pi}{3}+i\sin\frac{8\pi}{3} = \cos\frac{2\pi}{3}+i\sin\frac{2\pi}{3}$ | A1* | Must have suitable intermediate step; do not allow going straight to $\cos\frac{2\pi}{3}+i\sin\frac{2\pi}{3}$ |

## Part (b)
| Answer/Working | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $|z-z_1| \leqslant 1$ and $0 \leqslant \arg(z-z_1) \leqslant \frac{3\pi}{4}$ | | |
| Circle in any position (may just see the minor arc) | M1 | Accept arc if clearly arc of circle |
| Pair of half-lines in correct directions from centre, one with negative gradient, one parallel to $x$-axis (but not the $x$-axis itself) | M1 | If full lines used, M marks implied by shading |
| Area shaded inside circle between the two half-lines, anticlockwise from horizontal to negative gradient line | M1 | Half-line need not stem from circle centre for this mark |
| Fully correct shaded sector in quadrants 1 and 2; correct gradients ($-1$ and $0$); circle centre in quadrant 2 | A1 | Circle passing roughly through origin if whole circle shown |

## Part (c)
| Answer/Working | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $\arctan\left(\frac{\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}}{\frac{1}{2}}\right) = \frac{\pi}{3}$ (or $60°$) | M1 A1 | Identifies correct point at "3 o'clock" position; attempts relevant angle; accept $\arctan\pm\frac{c}{d}$ or $\arctan\pm\frac{d}{c}$ |

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  \item The complex number $z _ { 1 }$ is defined as
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$$z _ { 1 } = \frac { \left( \cos \frac { 5 \pi } { 12 } + i \sin \frac { 5 \pi } { 12 } \right) ^ { 4 } } { \left( \cos \frac { \pi } { 3 } - i \sin \frac { \pi } { 3 } \right) ^ { 3 } }$$

(a) Without using your calculator show that

$$z _ { 1 } = \cos \frac { 2 \pi } { 3 } + i \sin \frac { 2 \pi } { 3 }$$

(b) Shade, on a single Argand diagram, the region $R$ defined by

$$\left| z - z _ { 1 } \right| \leqslant 1 \quad \text { and } \quad 0 \leqslant \arg \left( z - z _ { 1 } \right) \leqslant \frac { 3 \pi } { 4 }$$

Given that the complex number $z$ lies in $R$\\
(c) determine the smallest possible positive value of $\arg z$

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