OCR FP3 2014 June — Question 3 10 marks

Exam BoardOCR
ModuleFP3 (Further Pure Mathematics 3)
Year2014
SessionJune
Marks10
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TopicComplex numbers 2
Typenth roots via factorization
DifficultyStandard +0.3 This is a standard Further Maths question on finding nth roots of complex numbers. Part (i) involves routine 6th roots of unity, part (ii) is straightforward verification using De Moivre's theorem, and part (iii) applies the result from (ii) to find roots with guidance. While it requires multiple techniques (polar form, De Moivre, root extraction), these are core FP3 skills with no novel insight needed, making it slightly easier than average for Further Maths content.
Spec4.02k Argand diagrams: geometric interpretation4.02q De Moivre's theorem: multiple angle formulae4.02r nth roots: of complex numbers

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  1. Solve the equation \(z ^ { 6 } = 1\), giving your answers in the form \(r \mathrm { e } ^ { \mathrm { i } \theta }\), and sketch an Argand diagram showing the positions of the roots.
  2. Show that \(( 1 + \mathrm { i } ) ^ { 6 } = - 8 \mathrm { i }\).
  3. Hence, or otherwise, solve the equation \(z ^ { 6 } + 8 \mathrm { i } = 0\), giving your answers in the form \(r \mathrm { e } ^ { \mathrm { i } \theta }\).

Question 3:
Part (i)
AnswerMarks Guidance
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(z^6=1\Rightarrow z=e^{2k\pi i/6}\)M1
\(k=0,1,2,3,4,5\)A1 Oe exactly 6 roots. Accept roots \(1,-1\) given as integers
Diagram
6 roots in right quadrantB1
Correct angles and moduliB1 As evidenced by labels, circles, or accurate diagram, or by co-ordinates
[4]
Part (ii)
AnswerMarks Guidance
AnswerMarks Guidance
\((1+i)^6=\left(\sqrt{2}\,e^{\frac{1}{4}\pi i}\right)^6\)M1 Attempts modulus-argument form, getting at least 1 correct
\(8e^{\frac{6}{4}\pi i}\)M1 For \((\text{mod})^6\) and \(\arg\times 6\)
\(=-8i\)A1 ag. Complete argument including start line
Alternative:
AnswerMarks Guidance
AnswerMarks Guidance
\((1+i)^6=1+6i+15i^2+20i^3+15i^4+6i^5+i^6\)M1
\(=1+6i-15-20i+15+6i-1\)M1 No more than 1 term wrong. Sc 2 for only lines 2 & 3 correct
\(=-8i\)A1 ag
Alternative: \((1+i)^2=2i\)
AnswerMarks Guidance
AnswerMarks Guidance
\((1+i)^2=2i\)M1
\((1+i)^6=(2i)^3\)M1
\(=-8i\)A1 ag
[3]
Part (iii)
AnswerMarks Guidance
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(z^6=-8i\Rightarrow z=(1+i)e^{2k\pi i/6}\)M1
\(=\sqrt{2}\,e^{i\frac{\pi}{4}}\,e^{2k\pi i/6}\)M1
\(\sqrt{2}\,e^{i\pi(1/4+k/3)}\), \(k=0,1,2,3,4,5\)A1 Or equivalent \(k\)
Alternative: \(z^6=8e^{i\pi(\frac{3}{2}+2k)}\)
AnswerMarks Guidance
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(z^6=8e^{i\pi(\frac{3}{2}+2k)}\)M1
\(\sqrt{2}\,e^{i\pi(1/4+k/3)}\), \(k=0,1,2,3,4,5\)M1 A1 Or equivalent e.g. \(\sqrt{2}\,e^{i\pi(-1/12+k/3)}\). Accept unsimplified modulus
[3]
## Question 3:

### Part (i)

| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| $z^6=1\Rightarrow z=e^{2k\pi i/6}$ | M1 | |
| $k=0,1,2,3,4,5$ | A1 | Oe exactly 6 roots. Accept roots $1,-1$ given as integers |
| Diagram | | |
| 6 roots in right quadrant | B1 | |
| Correct angles and moduli | B1 | As evidenced by labels, circles, or accurate diagram, or by co-ordinates |
| **[4]** | | |

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### Part (ii)

| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| $(1+i)^6=\left(\sqrt{2}\,e^{\frac{1}{4}\pi i}\right)^6$ | M1 | Attempts modulus-argument form, getting at least 1 correct |
| $8e^{\frac{6}{4}\pi i}$ | M1 | For $(\text{mod})^6$ and $\arg\times 6$ |
| $=-8i$ | A1 | **ag**. Complete argument including start line |

**Alternative:**

| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| $(1+i)^6=1+6i+15i^2+20i^3+15i^4+6i^5+i^6$ | M1 | |
| $=1+6i-15-20i+15+6i-1$ | M1 | No more than 1 term wrong. Sc 2 for only lines 2 & 3 correct |
| $=-8i$ | A1 | **ag** |

**Alternative:** $(1+i)^2=2i$

| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| $(1+i)^2=2i$ | M1 | |
| $(1+i)^6=(2i)^3$ | M1 | |
| $=-8i$ | A1 | **ag** |
| **[3]** | | |

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### Part (iii)

| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| $z^6=-8i\Rightarrow z=(1+i)e^{2k\pi i/6}$ | M1 | |
| $=\sqrt{2}\,e^{i\frac{\pi}{4}}\,e^{2k\pi i/6}$ | M1 | |
| $\sqrt{2}\,e^{i\pi(1/4+k/3)}$, $k=0,1,2,3,4,5$ | A1 | Or equivalent $k$ |

**Alternative:** $z^6=8e^{i\pi(\frac{3}{2}+2k)}$

| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| $z^6=8e^{i\pi(\frac{3}{2}+2k)}$ | M1 | |
| $\sqrt{2}\,e^{i\pi(1/4+k/3)}$, $k=0,1,2,3,4,5$ | M1 A1 | Or equivalent e.g. $\sqrt{2}\,e^{i\pi(-1/12+k/3)}$. Accept unsimplified modulus |
| **[3]** | | |
3 (i) Solve the equation $z ^ { 6 } = 1$, giving your answers in the form $r \mathrm { e } ^ { \mathrm { i } \theta }$, and sketch an Argand diagram showing the positions of the roots.\\
(ii) Show that $( 1 + \mathrm { i } ) ^ { 6 } = - 8 \mathrm { i }$.\\
(iii) Hence, or otherwise, solve the equation $z ^ { 6 } + 8 \mathrm { i } = 0$, giving your answers in the form $r \mathrm { e } ^ { \mathrm { i } \theta }$.

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