4.02d Exponential form: re^(i*theta)

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AQA FP2 2009 June Q1
8 marks Standard +0.8
1 Given that \(z = 2 \mathrm { e } ^ { \frac { \pi \mathrm { i } } { 12 } }\) satisfies the equation $$z ^ { 4 } = a ( 1 + \sqrt { 3 } i )$$ where \(a\) is real:
  1. find the value of \(a\);
  2. find the other three roots of this equation, giving your answers in the form \(r \mathrm { e } ^ { \mathrm { i } \theta }\), where \(r > 0\) and \(- \pi < \theta \leqslant \pi\).
AQA FP3 Q6
17 marks Challenging +1.2
6 It is given that \(z = \mathrm { e } ^ { \mathrm { i } \theta }\).
    1. Show that $$z + \frac { 1 } { z } = 2 \cos \theta$$
    2. Find a similar expression for $$z ^ { 2 } + \frac { 1 } { z ^ { 2 } }$$ (2 marks)
    3. Hence show that $$z ^ { 2 } - z + 2 - \frac { 1 } { z } + \frac { 1 } { z ^ { 2 } } = 4 \cos ^ { 2 } \theta - 2 \cos \theta$$ (3 marks)
  1. Hence solve the quartic equation $$z ^ { 4 } - z ^ { 3 } + 2 z ^ { 2 } - z + 1 = 0$$ giving the roots in the form \(a + \mathrm { i } b\).
AQA Further AS Paper 1 2021 June Q1
1 marks Easy -1.8
1 The complex number \(\omega\) is shown below on the Argand diagram. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{f7e7c21b-6e72-4c20-92fc-ba0336a11136-02_597_650_632_689} Which of the following complex numbers could be \(\omega\) ?
Tick ( \(\checkmark\) ) one box. $$\begin{aligned} & \cos ( - 2 ) + i \sin ( - 2 ) \\ & \cos ( - 1 ) + i \sin ( - 1 ) \\ & \cos ( 1 ) + i \sin ( 1 ) \\ & \cos ( 2 ) + i \sin ( 2 ) \end{aligned}$$ □


OCR Further Pure Core 1 2021 June Q2
4 marks Standard +0.3
2 In this question you must show detailed reasoning.
You are given that \(z = \sqrt { 3 } + \mathrm { i }\). \(n\) is the smallest positive whole number such that \(z ^ { n }\) is a positive whole number.
  1. Determine the value of \(n\).
  2. Find the value of \(z ^ { n }\).
OCR Further Pure Core 2 2021 June Q4
9 marks Standard +0.8
4 In this question you must show detailed reasoning.
The complex number \(- 4 + i \sqrt { 48 }\) is denoted by \(z\).
  1. Determine the cube roots of \(z\), giving the roots in exponential form. The points which represent the cube roots of \(z\) are denoted by \(A , B\) and \(C\) and these form a triangle in an Argand diagram.
  2. Write down the angles that any lines of symmetry of triangle \(A B C\) make with the positive real axis, justifying your answer.
Pre-U Pre-U 9795/1 2010 June Q10
11 marks Challenging +1.2
10 One root of the equation \(z ^ { 5 } - 1 = 0\) is the complex number \(\omega = \mathrm { e } ^ { \frac { 2 } { 5 } \pi \mathrm { i } }\).
  1. Show that
    1. \(\quad \omega ^ { 5 } = 1\),
    2. \(\quad \omega + \omega ^ { 2 } + \omega ^ { 3 } + \omega ^ { 4 } = - 1\),
    3. \(\quad \omega + \omega ^ { 4 } = 2 \cos \frac { 2 } { 5 } \pi\), and write down a similar expression for \(\omega ^ { 2 } + \omega ^ { 3 }\).
    4. Using these results, find the values of \(\cos \frac { 2 } { 5 } \pi + \cos \frac { 4 } { 5 } \pi\) and \(\cos \frac { 2 } { 5 } \pi \times \cos \frac { 4 } { 5 } \pi\), and deduce a quadratic equation, with integer coefficients, which has roots $$\cos \frac { 2 } { 5 } \pi \quad \text { and } \quad \cos \frac { 4 } { 5 } \pi$$
Pre-U Pre-U 9795/1 2012 June Q11
11 marks Standard +0.8
11 The complex number \(w = ( \sqrt { 3 } - 1 ) + \mathrm { i } ( \sqrt { 3 } + 1 )\).
  1. Determine, showing full working, the exact values of \(| w |\) and \(\arg w\).
    [0pt] [You may use the result that \(\tan \left( \frac { 5 } { 12 } \pi \right) = 2 + \sqrt { 3 }\).]
  2. (a) Find, in the form \(r \mathrm { e } ^ { \mathrm { i } \theta }\), the three roots, \(z _ { 1 } , z _ { 2 }\) and \(z _ { 3 }\), of the equation \(z ^ { 3 } = w\).
    (b) Determine \(z _ { 1 } z _ { 2 } z _ { 3 }\) in the form \(a + \mathrm { i } b\).
    (c) Mark the points representing \(z _ { 1 } , z _ { 2 }\) and \(z _ { 3 }\) on a sketch of the Argand diagram. Show that they form an equilateral triangle, \(\Delta _ { 1 }\), and determine the side-length of \(\Delta _ { 1 }\).
    (d) The points representing \(k z _ { 1 } , k z _ { 2 }\) and \(k z _ { 3 }\) form \(\Delta _ { 2 }\), an equilateral triangle which is congruent to \(\Delta _ { 1 }\), and one of whose vertices lies on the positive real axis. Write down a suitable value for the complex constant \(k\).
CAIE P3 2021 March Q8
9 marks Standard +0.3
The complex numbers \(u\) and \(v\) are defined by \(u = -4 + 2\text{i}\) and \(v = 3 + \text{i}\).
  1. Find \(\frac{u}{v}\) in the form \(x + \text{i}y\), where \(x\) and \(y\) are real. [3]
  2. Hence express \(\frac{u}{v}\) in the form \(re^{\text{i}\theta}\), where \(r\) and \(\theta\) are exact. [2]
In an Argand diagram, with origin \(O\), the points \(A\), \(B\) and \(C\) represent the complex numbers \(u\), \(v\) and \(2u + v\) respectively.
  1. State fully the geometrical relationship between \(OA\) and \(BC\). [2]
  2. Prove that angle \(AOB = \frac{3}{4}\pi\). [2]
CAIE P3 2024 November Q5
4 marks Moderate -0.8
  1. The complex number \(u\) is given by $$u = \frac{(\cos \frac{1}{4}\pi + i \sin \frac{1}{4}\pi)^4}{\cos \frac{1}{2}\pi - i \sin \frac{1}{2}\pi}$$ Find the exact value of \(\arg u\). [2]
  2. The complex numbers \(u\) and \(u^*\) are plotted on an Argand diagram. Describe the single geometrical transformation that maps \(u\) onto \(u^*\) and state the exact value of \(\arg u^*\). [2]
CAIE P3 2018 November Q8
9 marks Standard +0.3
  1. Showing all necessary working, express the complex number \(\frac{2 + 3i}{1 - 2i}\) in the form \(re^{i\theta}\), where \(r > 0\) and \(-\pi < \theta \leqslant \pi\). Give the values of \(r\) and \(\theta\) correct to 3 significant figures. [5]
  2. On an Argand diagram sketch the locus of points representing complex numbers \(z\) satisfying the equation \(|z - 3 + 2i| = 1\). Find the least value of \(|z|\) for points on this locus, giving your answer in an exact form. [4]
AQA FP2 2013 January Q8
14 marks Challenging +1.2
  1. Express \(-4 + 4\sqrt{3}\text{i}\) in the form \(r\text{e}^{\text{i}\theta}\), where \(r > 0\) and \(-\pi < \theta \leqslant \pi\). [3 marks]
    1. Solve the equation \(z^3 = -4 + 4\sqrt{3}\text{i}\), giving your answers in the form \(r\text{e}^{\text{i}\theta}\), where \(r > 0\) and \(-\pi < \theta \leqslant \pi\). [4 marks]
    2. The roots of the equation \(z^3 = -4 + 4\sqrt{3}\text{i}\) are represented by the points \(P\), \(Q\) and \(R\) on an Argand diagram. Find the area of the triangle \(PQR\), giving your answer in the form \(k\sqrt{3}\), where \(k\) is an integer. [3 marks]
  2. By considering the roots of the equation \(z^3 = -4 + 4\sqrt{3}\text{i}\), show that $$\cos\frac{2\pi}{9} + \cos\frac{4\pi}{9} + \cos\frac{8\pi}{9} = 0$$ [4 marks]
OCR MEI FP2 2011 January Q2
19 marks Standard +0.3
    1. Given that \(z = \cos \theta + j \sin \theta\), express \(z^n + z^{-n}\) and \(z^n - z^{-n}\) in simplified trigonometrical form. [2]
    2. By considering \((z + z^{-1})^6\), show that $$\cos^6 \theta = \frac{1}{32}(\cos 6\theta + 6 \cos 4\theta + 15 \cos 2\theta + 10).$$ [3]
    3. Obtain an expression for \(\cos^6 \theta - \sin^6 \theta\) in terms of \(\cos 2\theta\) and \(\cos 6\theta\). [5]
  1. The complex number \(w\) is \(8e^{i\pi/3}\). You are given that \(z_1\) is a square root of \(w\) and that \(z_2\) is a cube root of \(w\). The points representing \(z_1\) and \(z_2\) in the Argand diagram both lie in the third quadrant.
    1. Find \(z_1\) and \(z_2\) in the form \(re^{i\theta}\). Draw an Argand diagram showing \(w\), \(z_1\) and \(z_2\). [6]
    2. Find the product \(z_1z_2\), and determine the quadrant of the Argand diagram in which it lies. [3]
OCR FP3 Q2
5 marks Standard +0.3
  1. Express \(\frac{\sqrt{3} + i}{\sqrt{3} - i}\) in the form \(re^{i\theta}\), where \(r > 0\) and \(0 \leqslant \theta < 2\pi\). [3]
  2. Hence find the smallest positive value of \(n\) for which \(\left(\frac{\sqrt{3} + i}{\sqrt{3} - i}\right)^n\) is real and positive. [2]
OCR FP3 Q2
5 marks Standard +0.3
It is given that the set of complex numbers of the form \(re^{i\theta}\) for \(-\pi < \theta \leqslant \pi\) and \(r > 0\), under multiplication, forms a group.
  1. Write down the inverse of \(5e^{3\pi i}\). [1]
  2. Prove the closure property for the group. [2]
  3. \(Z\) denotes the element \(e^{i\gamma}\), where \(\frac{1}{2}\pi < \gamma < \pi\). Express \(Z^2\) in the form \(e^{i\theta}\), where \(-\pi < \theta \leqslant 0\). [2]
OCR FP3 2011 June Q2
6 marks Standard +0.8
It is given that \(z = e^{i\theta}\), where \(0 < \theta < 2\pi\), and \(w = \frac{1+z}{1-z}\).
  1. Prove that \(w = i \cot \frac{1}{2}\theta\). [3]
  2. Sketch separate Argand diagrams to show the locus of \(z\) and the locus of \(w\). You should show the direction in which each locus is described when \(\theta\) increases in the interval \(0 < \theta < 2\pi\). [3]
AQA Further Paper 1 2024 June Q2
1 marks Easy -1.8
The complex number \(z = e^{\frac{i\pi}{3}}\) Which one of the following is a real number? Circle your answer. [1 mark] \(z^4\) \(z^5\) \(z^6\) \(z^7\)
AQA Further Paper 2 2023 June Q6
5 marks Standard +0.3
  1. Express \(-5 - 5\text{i}\) in the form \(re^{i\theta}\), where \(-\pi < \theta \leq \pi\) [2 marks]
  2. The point on an Argand diagram that represents \(-5 - 5\text{i}\) is one of the vertices of an equilateral triangle whose centre is at the origin. Find the complex numbers represented by the other two vertices of the triangle. Give your answers in the form \(re^{i\theta}\), where \(-\pi < \theta \leq \pi\) [3 marks]
WJEC Further Unit 4 2019 June Q1
8 marks Standard +0.3
A complex number is defined by \(z = 3 + 4\mathrm{i}\).
  1. Express \(z\) in the form \(z = re^{i\theta}\), where \(-\pi \leqslant \theta \leqslant \pi\). [3]
    1. Find the Cartesian coordinates of the vertices of the triangle formed by the cube roots of \(z\) when plotted in an Argand diagram. Give your answers correct to two decimal places.
    2. Write down the geometrical name of the triangle. [5]
SPS SPS FM Pure 2025 June Q8
7 marks Standard +0.8
  1. Sketch, on the Argand diagram below, the locus of points satisfying the equation $$|z - 3| = 2$$ [1 mark] \includegraphics{figure_8}
  1. There is a unique complex number \(w\) that satisfies both $$|w - 3| = 2 \quad \text{and} \quad \arg(w + 1) = \alpha$$ where \(\alpha\) is a constant such that \(0 < \alpha < \pi\)
    1. [(b) (i)] Find the value of \(\alpha\). [2 marks]
    2. [(b) (ii)] Express \(w\) in the form \(r(\cos \theta + i \sin \theta)\). [4 marks]
CAIE FP1 2013 November Q11
Challenging +1.3
11 Answer only one of the following two alternatives. EITHER State the fifth roots of unity in the form \(\cos \theta + \mathrm { i } \sin \theta\), where \(- \pi < \theta \leqslant \pi\). Simplify $$\left( x - \left[ \cos \frac { 2 } { 5 } \pi + i \sin \frac { 2 } { 5 } \pi \right] \right) \left( x - \left[ \cos \frac { 2 } { 5 } \pi - i \sin \frac { 2 } { 5 } \pi \right] \right) .$$ Hence find the real factors of $$x ^ { 5 } - 1$$ Express the six roots of the equation $$x ^ { 6 } - x ^ { 3 } + 1 = 0$$ as three conjugate pairs, in the form \(\cos \theta \pm \mathrm { i } \sin \theta\). Hence find the real factors of $$x ^ { 6 } - x ^ { 3 } + 1$$ OR Given that $$y ^ { 2 } \frac { \mathrm {~d} ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } - 6 y ^ { 2 } \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} x } + 2 y \left( \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} x } \right) ^ { 2 } + 3 y ^ { 3 } = 25 \mathrm { e } ^ { - 2 x }$$ and that \(v = y ^ { 3 }\), show that $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } v } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } - 6 \frac { \mathrm {~d} v } { \mathrm {~d} x } + 9 v = 75 \mathrm { e } ^ { - 2 x }$$ Find the particular solution for \(y\) in terms of \(x\), given that when \(x = 0 , y = 2\) and \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = 1\). \end{document}