Modulus-argument form conversion

A question is this type if and only if it asks to convert a complex number from Cartesian form to modulus-argument (polar) form, or vice versa, including finding modulus and argument separately.

21 questions · Moderate -0.9

4.02b Express complex numbers: cartesian and modulus-argument forms
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Edexcel FP1 2011 January Q7
9 marks Moderate -0.8
7. $$z = - 24 - 7 i$$
  1. Show \(z\) on an Argand diagram.
  2. Calculate \(\arg z\), giving your answer in radians to 2 decimal places. It is given that $$w = a + b \mathrm { i } , \quad a \in \mathbb { R } , b \in \mathbb { R }$$ Given also that \(| w | = 4\) and \(\arg w = \frac { 5 \pi } { 6 }\),
  3. find the values of \(a\) and \(b\),
  4. find the value of \(| z w |\).
Edexcel FP1 2013 June Q3
8 marks Moderate -0.5
3. $$z _ { 1 } = \frac { 1 } { 2 } ( 1 + \mathrm { i } \sqrt { } 3 ) , z _ { 2 } = - \sqrt { } 3 + \mathrm { i }$$
  1. Express \(z _ { 1 }\) and \(z _ { 2 }\) in the form \(r ( \cos \theta + \mathrm { i } \sin \theta )\) giving exact values of \(r\) and \(\theta\).
    (4)
  2. Find \(\left| z _ { 1 } z _ { 2 } \right|\).
  3. Show and label \(z _ { 1 }\) and \(z _ { 2 }\) on a single Argand diagram.
    (2)
OCR FP1 2007 June Q1
4 marks Easy -1.2
1 The complex number \(a + \mathrm { i } b\) is denoted by \(z\). Given that \(| z | = 4\) and \(\arg z = \frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi\), find \(a\) and \(b\).
OCR FP1 2012 January Q1
4 marks Easy -1.2
1 The complex number \(a + 5 \mathrm { i }\), where \(a\) is positive, is denoted by \(z\). Given that \(| z | = 13\), find the value of \(a\) and hence find \(\arg z\).
AQA Further AS Paper 1 2023 June Q8
4 marks Moderate -0.3
8 Abdoallah wants to write the complex number \(- 1 + \mathrm { i } \sqrt { 3 }\) in the form \(r ( \cos \theta + \mathrm { i } \sin \theta )\) where \(r \geq 0\) and \(- \pi < \theta \leq \pi\) Here is his method: $$\begin{array} { r l r l } r & = \sqrt { ( - 1 ) ^ { 2 } + ( \sqrt { 3 } ) ^ { 2 } } & & \tan \theta = \frac { \sqrt { 3 } } { - 1 } \\ & = \sqrt { 1 + 3 } & & \Rightarrow \\ & = \sqrt { 4 } & & \tan \theta = - \sqrt { 3 } \\ & = 2 & & \theta = \tan ^ { - 1 } ( - \sqrt { 3 } ) \\ & & \theta = - \frac { \pi } { 3 } \\ & - 1 + i \sqrt { 3 } = 2 \left( \cos \left( - \frac { \pi } { 3 } \right) + i \sin \left( - \frac { \pi } { 3 } \right) \right) \end{array}$$ There is an error in Abdoallah's method. 8
  1. Show that Abdoallah's answer is wrong by writing $$2 \left( \cos \left( - \frac { \pi } { 3 } \right) + i \sin \left( - \frac { \pi } { 3 } \right) \right)$$ in the form \(x + \mathrm { i } y\) Simplify your answer.
    8
  2. Explain the error in Abdoallah's method.
    8
  3. Express \(- 1 + \mathrm { i } \sqrt { 3 }\) in the form \(r ( \cos \theta + \mathrm { i } \sin \theta )\) 8
  4. Write down the complex conjugate of \(- 1 + i \sqrt { 3 }\)
OCR MEI Further Pure Core 2023 June Q1
7 marks Moderate -0.8
1
  1. The complex number \(\mathrm { a } + \mathrm { ib }\) is denoted by \(z\).
    1. Write down \(z ^ { * }\).
    2. Find \(\operatorname { Re } ( \mathrm { iz } )\).
  2. The complex number \(w\) is given by \(w = \frac { 5 + \mathrm { i } \sqrt { 3 } } { 2 - \mathrm { i } \sqrt { 3 } }\).
    1. In this question you must show detailed reasoning. Express \(w\) in the form \(\mathrm { x } + \mathrm { iy }\).
    2. Convert \(w\) to modulus-argument form.
OCR MEI Further Pure Core 2021 November Q3
6 marks Moderate -0.3
3 In this question you must show detailed reasoning.
The complex numbers \(z _ { 1 }\) and \(z _ { 2 }\) are given by \(z _ { 1 } = - 2 + 2 i\) and \(z _ { 2 } = 2 \left( \cos \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi + i \sin \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi \right)\).
  1. Find the modulus and argument of \(z _ { 1 }\).
  2. Hence express \(\frac { z _ { 1 } } { z _ { 2 } }\) in exact modulus-argument form.
WJEC Further Unit 1 2019 June Q3
7 marks Moderate -0.8
3. The complex numbers \(z\) and \(w\) are represented by the points \(Z\) and \(W\) in an Argand diagram. The complex number \(z\) is such that \(| z | = 6\) and \(\arg z = \frac { \pi } { 3 }\).
The point \(W\) is a \(90 ^ { \circ }\) clockwise rotation, about the origin, of the point \(Z\) in the Argand diagram.
  1. Express \(z\) and \(w\) in the form \(x + \mathrm { i } y\).
  2. Find the complex number \(\frac { z } { w }\).
Edexcel CP AS 2020 June Q2
8 marks Moderate -0.8
  1. Given that
$$\begin{aligned} z _ { 1 } & = 2 + 3 \\ \left| z _ { 1 } z _ { 2 } \right| & = 39 \sqrt { 2 } \\ \arg \left( z _ { 1 } z _ { 2 } \right) & = \frac { \pi } { 4 } \end{aligned}$$ where \(z _ { 1 }\) and \(z _ { 2 }\) are complex numbers,
  1. write \(z _ { 1 }\) in the form \(r ( \cos \theta + \mathrm { i } \sin \theta )\) Give the exact value of \(r\) and give the value of \(\theta\) in radians to 4 significant figures.
  2. Find \(z _ { 2 }\) giving your answer in the form \(a + \mathrm { i } b\) where \(a\) and \(b\) are integers.
OCR FP1 AS 2018 March Q1
6 marks Moderate -0.8
1
  1. The complex number 3-4i is denoted by \(z _ { 1 }\). Write \(z _ { 1 }\) in modulus-argument form, giving your angle in radians to 3 significant figures.
  2. The complex number \(z _ { 2 }\) has modulus 6 and argument - 2.5 radians. Express \(z _ { 1 } z _ { 2 }\) in modulus-argument form with the angle in radians correct to 3 significant figures.
OCR Further Pure Core 1 2018 September Q1
7 marks Moderate -0.8
1 In this question you must show detailed reasoning.
For the complex number \(z\) it is given that \(| z | = 2\) and \(\arg z = \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi\).
Find the following in the form \(a + \mathrm { i } b\), where \(a\) and \(b\) are exact numbers.
  1. \(z\)
  2. \(z ^ { 2 }\)
  3. \(\frac { z } { z ^ { * } }\)
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 AS 2019 June Q1
5 marks Easy -1.2
1 You are given that \(z = 3 - 4 \mathrm { i }\).
  1. Find
    On an Argand diagram the complex number \(w\) is represented by the point \(A\) and \(w ^ { * }\) is represented by the point \(B\).
  2. Describe the geometrical relationship between the points \(A\) and \(B\).
Pre-U Pre-U 9794/1 2013 June Q7
6 marks Moderate -0.8
7 The complex number \(z\) is given by \(- 20 + 21 \mathrm { i }\). Showing all your working,
  1. find the value of \(| z |\),
  2. calculate the value of \(\arg z\) correct to 3 significant figures,
  3. express \(\frac { 1 } { z }\) in the form \(x + \mathrm { i } y\), where \(x\) and \(y\) are real numbers.
Edexcel FP1 Q15
10 marks Standard +0.3
Given that \(z = 2 - 2i\) and \(w = -\sqrt{3} + i\),
  1. find the modulus and argument of \(wz^2\). [6]
  2. Show on an Argand diagram the points \(A\), \(B\) and \(C\) which represent \(z\), \(w\) and \(wz^2\) respectively, and determine the size of angle \(BOC\). [4]
Edexcel FP1 Q24
9 marks Moderate -0.3
$$z = -4 + 6i.$$
  1. Calculate \(\arg z\), giving your answer in radians to 3 decimal places. [2]
The complex number \(w\) is given by \(w = \frac{A}{2 - i}\), where \(A\) is a positive constant. Given that \(|w| = \sqrt{20}\),
  1. find \(w\) in the form \(a + ib\), where \(a\) and \(b\) are constants, [4]
  2. calculate \(\arg \frac{w}{z}\). [3]
OCR FP1 2010 June Q4
7 marks Moderate -0.8
The complex numbers \(a\) and \(b\) are given by \(a = 7 + 6\text{i}\) and \(b = 1 - 3\text{i}\). Showing clearly how you obtain your answers, find
  1. \(|a - 2b|\) and \(\arg(a - 2b)\), [4]
  2. \(\frac{b}{a}\), giving your answer in the form \(x + \text{i}y\). [3]
AQA Paper 3 2019 June Q1
1 marks Easy -2.0
\(f(x) = \arcsin x\) State the maximum possible domain of \(f\) Tick \((\checkmark)\) one box. [1 mark] \(\{x \in \mathbb{R} : -1 \leq x \leq 1\}\) \(\left\{x \in \mathbb{R} : -\frac{\pi}{2} \leq x \leq \frac{\pi}{2}\right\}\) \(\{x \in \mathbb{R} : -\pi \leq x \leq \pi\}\) \(\{x \in \mathbb{R} : -90 \leq x \leq 90\}\)
AQA Paper 3 2021 June Q1
1 marks Easy -2.0
The graph of \(y = \arccos x\) is shown. \includegraphics{figure_1} State the coordinates of the end point \(P\). Circle your answer. [1 mark] \((-\pi, 1)\) \quad \((-1, \pi)\) \quad \(\left(-\frac{\pi}{2}, 1\right)\) \quad \(\left(-1, \frac{\pi}{2}\right)\)
SPS SPS ASFM 2020 May Q1
5 marks Easy -1.3
You are given that \(z = 3 - 4\mathrm{i}\).
  1. Find
    [3] On an Argand diagram the complex number \(w\) is represented by the point \(A\) and \(w^*\) is represented by the point \(B\).
  2. Describe the geometrical relationship between the points \(A\) and \(B\). [2]
OCR FP1 AS 2021 June Q2
9 marks Standard +0.3
In this question you must show detailed reasoning. The complex numbers \(z_1\) and \(z_2\) are given by \(z_1 = 2 - 3i\) and \(z_2 = a + 4i\) where \(a\) is a real number.
  1. Express \(z_1\) in modulus-argument form, giving the modulus in exact form and the argument correct to 3 significant figures. [3]
  2. Find \(z_1z_2\) in terms of \(a\), writing your answer in the form \(c + id\). [2]
  3. The real and imaginary parts of a complex number on an Argand diagram are \(x\) and \(y\) respectively. Given that the point representing \(z_1z_2\) lies on the line \(y = x\), find the value of \(a\). [2]
  4. Given instead that \(z_1z_2 = (z_1z_2)^*\) find the value of \(a\). [2]