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De Moivre's theorem and Roots of unity Questions in English

Class 11 Mathematics · 4-1.Complex numbers · De Moivre's theorem and Roots of unity

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MediumMCQ
If $\alpha, \beta, \gamma$ are the roots of the equation $x^3 + 27 = 0$,find the quadratic equation whose roots are $\left( \frac{\gamma}{\alpha} \right)^2$ and $\left( \frac{\beta}{\alpha} \right)^2$.
A
$x^2 - x + 1 = 0$
B
$x^2 + 3x + 9 = 0$
C
$x^2 + x + 1 = 0$
D
$x^2 - 3x + 9 = 0$

Solution

(C) The given equation is $x^3 + 27 = 0$,which can be written as $x^3 = -27$.
The roots are $x = -3, -3\omega, -3\omega^2$,where $\omega$ is the complex cube root of unity.
Let $\alpha = -3$,$\beta = -3\omega$,and $\gamma = -3\omega^2$.
Then $\frac{\beta}{\alpha} = \frac{-3\omega}{-3} = \omega$ and $\frac{\gamma}{\alpha} = \frac{-3\omega^2}{-3} = \omega^2$.
The roots of the required quadratic equation are $\omega^2$ and $(\omega^2)^2 = \omega^4 = \omega$.
The sum of the roots is $\omega^2 + \omega = -1$.
The product of the roots is $\omega^2 \cdot \omega = \omega^3 = 1$.
The quadratic equation is $x^2 - (\text{sum of roots})x + (\text{product of roots}) = 0$.
Substituting the values,we get $x^2 - (-1)x + 1 = 0$,which simplifies to $x^2 + x + 1 = 0$.
102
DifficultMCQ
The value of $\sum_{k = 1}^{10} \left( \sin \frac{2k\pi}{11} + i\cos \frac{2k\pi}{11} \right)$ is
A
$i$
B
$1$
C
$-1$
D
$-i$

Solution

(D) Let $S = \sum_{k=1}^{10} \left( \sin \frac{2k\pi}{11} + i\cos \frac{2k\pi}{11} \right)$.
We can factor out $i$ from the expression:
$S = i \sum_{k=1}^{10} \left( \cos \frac{2k\pi}{11} - i \sin \frac{2k\pi}{11} \right)$.
Using Euler's formula $e^{i\theta} = \cos \theta + i \sin \theta$,we have $\cos \theta - i \sin \theta = e^{-i\theta}$.
Thus,$S = i \sum_{k=1}^{10} e^{-i \frac{2k\pi}{11}}$.
Let $\omega = e^{-i \frac{2\pi}{11}}$. Then $S = i \sum_{k=1}^{10} \omega^k$.
This is a geometric series with $10$ terms: $\sum_{k=1}^{10} \omega^k = \omega + \omega^2 + \dots + \omega^{10}$.
We know that the sum of all $11$th roots of unity is $\sum_{k=0}^{10} \omega^k = 0$.
Therefore,$\sum_{k=1}^{10} \omega^k = -\omega^0 = -1$.
Substituting this back into the expression for $S$:
$S = i(-1) = -i$.
103
DifficultMCQ
If $z^2 + z + 1 = 0$,where $z$ is a complex number,then the value of $\left( z + \frac{1}{z} \right)^2 + \left( z^2 + \frac{1}{z^2} \right)^2 + \left( z^3 + \frac{1}{z^3} \right)^2 + \dots + \left( z^6 + \frac{1}{z^6} \right)^2$ is
A
$18$
B
$54$
C
$6$
D
$12$

Solution

(D) Given $z^2 + z + 1 = 0$,the roots are $z = \omega$ or $z = \omega^2$,where $\omega$ is a cube root of unity.
Since $\omega^3 = 1$ and $1 + \omega + \omega^2 = 0$,we have $\omega + \frac{1}{\omega} = \omega + \omega^2 = -1$.
Calculating each term:
$1$. $\left( z + \frac{1}{z} \right)^2 = (-1)^2 = 1$
$2$. $\left( z^2 + \frac{1}{z^2} \right)^2 = (\omega^2 + \omega)^2 = (-1)^2 = 1$
$3$. $\left( z^3 + \frac{1}{z^3} \right)^2 = (1 + 1)^2 = 2^2 = 4$
$4$. $\left( z^4 + \frac{1}{z^4} \right)^2 = (\omega + \omega^2)^2 = (-1)^2 = 1$
$5$. $\left( z^5 + \frac{1}{z^5} \right)^2 = (\omega^2 + \omega)^2 = (-1)^2 = 1$
$6$. $\left( z^6 + \frac{1}{z^6} \right)^2 = (1 + 1)^2 = 2^2 = 4$
Sum $= 1 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 4 = 12$.
104
MediumMCQ
If $\omega (\neq 1)$ is a cube root of unity and $(1 + \omega)^7 = A + B\omega$,then $A$ and $B$ are equal to:
A
$0, 1$
B
$1, 0$
C
$1, 1$
D
$-1, 1$

Solution

(C) We know that for the cube roots of unity,$1 + \omega + \omega^2 = 0$,which implies $1 + \omega = -\omega^2$.
Substituting this into the given expression:
$(1 + \omega)^7 = (-\omega^2)^7$
$= -\omega^{14}$
Since $\omega^3 = 1$,we have $\omega^{14} = \omega^{12} \cdot \omega^2 = (\omega^3)^4 \cdot \omega^2 = 1^4 \cdot \omega^2 = \omega^2$.
Thus,$(1 + \omega)^7 = -\omega^2$.
Using the identity $1 + \omega + \omega^2 = 0$,we get $-\omega^2 = 1 + \omega$.
Comparing $1 + \omega$ with $A + B\omega$,we get $A = 1$ and $B = 1$.
105
MediumMCQ
If $\alpha, \beta \in \mathbb{C}$ are distinct roots of the equation $x^2 - x + 1 = 0$,then $\alpha^{101} + \beta^{107}$ is equal to:
A
$0$
B
$1$
C
$2$
D
$-1$

Solution

(B) The roots of the equation $x^2 - x + 1 = 0$ are given by $x = \frac{1 \pm \sqrt{1 - 4}}{2} = \frac{1 \pm i\sqrt{3}}{2}$.
These are $-\omega$ and $-\omega^2$,where $\omega$ is a complex cube root of unity.
Let $\alpha = -\omega$ and $\beta = -\omega^2$.
Then $\alpha^{101} + \beta^{107} = (-\omega)^{101} + (-\omega^2)^{107}$.
$= -\omega^{101} - \omega^{214}$.
Since $\omega^3 = 1$,we have $\omega^{101} = \omega^{3 \times 33 + 2} = \omega^2$ and $\omega^{214} = \omega^{3 \times 71 + 1} = \omega$.
Thus,$\alpha^{101} + \beta^{107} = -(\omega^2 + \omega)$.
Since $1 + \omega + \omega^2 = 0$,we have $\omega + \omega^2 = -1$.
Therefore,$\alpha^{101} + \beta^{107} = -(-1) = 1$.
106
DifficultMCQ
The value of $\sum\limits_{k = 1}^6 {\left( {\sin \frac{{2\pi k}}{7} - i\cos \frac{{2\pi k}}{7}} \right)} $ is
A
$-1$
B
$0$
C
$-i$
D
$i$

Solution

(D) Let $z = \cos \frac{{2\pi }}{7} + i\sin \frac{{2\pi }}{7}$. By De Moivre's theorem,${z^k} = \cos \frac{{2\pi k}}{7} + i\sin \frac{{2\pi k}}{7}$.
The given sum is $S = \sum\limits_{k = 1}^6 {\left( {\sin \frac{{2\pi k}}{7} - i\cos \frac{{2\pi k}}{7}} \right)}$.
We can rewrite the term inside the sum as: $\sin \frac{{2\pi k}}{7} - i\cos \frac{{2\pi k}}{7} = -i \left( \cos \frac{{2\pi k}}{7} + i\sin \frac{{2\pi k}}{7} \right) = -i z^k$.
Thus,$S = -i \sum\limits_{k = 1}^6 z^k = -i (z + z^2 + z^3 + z^4 + z^5 + z^6)$.
Since $z$ is a $7^{th}$ root of unity ($z^7 = 1$ and $z \neq 1$),the sum of all $7^{th}$ roots of unity is $1 + z + z^2 + z^3 + z^4 + z^5 + z^6 = 0$.
Therefore,$\sum\limits_{k = 1}^6 z^k = -1$.
Substituting this into the expression for $S$,we get $S = -i(-1) = i$.
107
DifficultMCQ
Common roots of the equations $z^3 + 2z^2 + 2z + 1 = 0$ and $z^{1985} + z^{100} + 1 = 0$ are
A
$\omega, \omega^2$
B
$\omega, \omega^3$
C
$\omega^2, \omega^3$
D
None of these

Solution

(A) The first equation can be factored as $(z + 1)(z^2 + z + 1) = 0$.
Its roots are $-1, \omega, \text{ and } \omega^2$.
Let $f(z) = z^{1985} + z^{100} + 1$.
Testing $z = -1$: $f(-1) = (-1)^{1985} + (-1)^{100} + 1 = -1 + 1 + 1 = 1 \neq 0$.
Therefore,$-1$ is not a root of $f(z) = 0$.
Testing $z = \omega$: $f(\omega) = \omega^{1985} + \omega^{100} + 1$.
Since $\omega^3 = 1$,we have $f(\omega) = (\omega^3)^{661} \cdot \omega^2 + (\omega^3)^{33} \cdot \omega + 1 = \omega^2 + \omega + 1 = 0$.
Therefore,$\omega$ is a root of $f(z) = 0$.
Testing $z = \omega^2$: $f(\omega^2) = (\omega^2)^{1985} + (\omega^2)^{100} + 1 = \omega^{3970} + \omega^{200} + 1$.
$f(\omega^2) = (\omega^3)^{1323} \cdot \omega + (\omega^3)^{66} \cdot \omega^2 + 1 = \omega + \omega^2 + 1 = 0$.
Therefore,$\omega^2$ is also a root of $f(z) = 0$.
Thus,the common roots are $\omega \text{ and } \omega^2$.
108
MediumMCQ
If the cube roots of unity are $1, \omega, \omega^2$,then the roots of the equation $(x - 2)^3 + 27 = 0$ are
A
$ - 1, - 1, - 1$
B
$ - 1, - \omega, - \omega^2$
C
$ - 1, 2 + 3\omega, 2 + 3\omega^2$
D
$ - 1, 2 - 3\omega, 2 - 3\omega^2$

Solution

(D) Given the equation $(x - 2)^3 + 27 = 0$.
This can be rewritten as $(x - 2)^3 = -27$.
Taking the cube root on both sides,we get $x - 2 = (-27)^{1/3}$.
Since $(-27)^{1/3} = -3(1)^{1/3}$,and the cube roots of unity are $1, \omega, \omega^2$,we have:
$x - 2 = -3(1), -3(\omega), -3(\omega^2)$.
$x - 2 = -3, -3\omega, -3\omega^2$.
Adding $2$ to each term,we get:
$x = 2 - 3, 2 - 3\omega, 2 - 3\omega^2$.
$x = -1, 2 - 3\omega, 2 - 3\omega^2$.
109
DifficultMCQ
If $\alpha \neq 1$ is any $n^{th}$ root of unity,then $S = 1 + 3\alpha + 5\alpha^2 + \dots$ up to $n$ terms,is equal to
A
$\frac{2n}{1 - \alpha}$
B
$-\frac{2n}{1 - \alpha}$
C
$\frac{n}{1 - \alpha}$
D
$-\frac{n}{1 - \alpha}$

Solution

(B) Given $S = 1 + 3\alpha + 5\alpha^2 + \dots + (2n - 1)\alpha^{n-1}$ $(i)$
Multiply by $\alpha$: $\alpha S = \alpha + 3\alpha^2 + 5\alpha^3 + \dots + (2n - 1)\alpha^n$ $(ii)$
Subtracting $(ii)$ from $(i)$:
$(1 - \alpha)S = 1 + 2\alpha + 2\alpha^2 + \dots + 2\alpha^{n-1} - (2n - 1)\alpha^n$
Since $\alpha^n = 1$ for any $n^{th}$ root of unity:
$(1 - \alpha)S = 1 + 2(\alpha + \alpha^2 + \dots + \alpha^{n-1}) - (2n - 1)$
Using the sum of geometric progression $\alpha + \alpha^2 + \dots + \alpha^{n-1} = \frac{\alpha(1 - \alpha^{n-1})}{1 - \alpha} = \frac{\alpha - 1}{1 - \alpha} = -1$:
$(1 - \alpha)S = 1 + 2(-1) - 2n + 1 = 1 - 2 - 2n + 1 = -2n$
Therefore,$S = -\frac{2n}{1 - \alpha}$.
110
AdvancedMCQ
If $\omega$ is a non-real cube root of unity,then the value of $\cos \left[ \left\{ (1-\omega)(1-\omega^2) + (2-\omega)(2-\omega^2) + \dots + (2017-\omega)(2017-\omega^2) \right\} \cdot \frac{\pi}{2017} \right]$ is -
A
$-1$
B
$0$
C
$1$
D
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$

Solution

(A) Let $S = \sum_{n=1}^{2017} (n-\omega)(n-\omega^2)$.
Since $\omega^2+\omega+1=0$,we have $(n-\omega)(n-\omega^2) = n^2 - n(\omega+\omega^2) + \omega^3 = n^2 + n + 1$.
Thus,$S = \sum_{n=1}^{2017} (n^2 + n + 1) = \sum_{n=1}^{2017} n^2 + \sum_{n=1}^{2017} n + \sum_{n=1}^{2017} 1$.
Using standard summation formulas: $S = \frac{2017(2018)(4035)}{6} + \frac{2017(2018)}{2} + 2017$.
Dividing by $2017$: $\frac{S}{2017} = \frac{2018 \cdot 4035}{6} + \frac{2018}{2} + 1 = 1009 \cdot 1345 + 1009 + 1 = 1009(1345+1) + 1 = 1009(1346) + 1$.
Since $1009(1346)$ is even,$\frac{S}{2017} = \text{even} + 1 = \text{odd}$.
Therefore,$\cos\left( \frac{S\pi}{2017} \right) = \cos(\text{odd} \cdot \pi) = -1$.
111
AdvancedMCQ
Let $\alpha$ and $\beta$ be the roots of $x^2 + \omega x + \omega^2 = 0$,where $\omega$ is an imaginary cube root of unity. If $z = \alpha^9 + i\beta^9$,then the value of $|z|$ is:
A
$\sqrt{2}$
B
$2$
C
$1$
D
$\frac{\sqrt{15}}{2}$

Solution

(A) The given quadratic equation is $x^2 + \omega x + \omega^2 = 0$.
Using the quadratic formula $x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$,we get:
$x = \frac{-\omega \pm \sqrt{\omega^2 - 4\omega^2}}{2} = \frac{-\omega \pm \sqrt{-3\omega^2}}{2} = \frac{-\omega \pm \sqrt{3}i\omega}{2} = \omega \left( \frac{-1 \pm \sqrt{3}i}{2} \right)$.
Since $\frac{-1 \pm \sqrt{3}i}{2}$ are the complex cube roots of unity (denoted as $\omega$ and $\omega^2$),the roots are $\alpha = \omega^2$ and $\beta = \omega^3 = 1$ (or vice versa).
Given $z = \alpha^9 + i\beta^9$,we substitute the values:
$z = (\omega^2)^9 + i(1)^9 = \omega^{18} + i$.
Since $\omega^3 = 1$,$\omega^{18} = (\omega^3)^6 = 1^6 = 1$.
Thus,$z = 1 + i$.
The modulus $|z| = |1 + i| = \sqrt{1^2 + 1^2} = \sqrt{2}$.
112
AdvancedMCQ
If $\omega$ is a non-real root of the equation $x^3 - 1 = 0$,then the value of $\sum_{r=1}^{5} (1 + \omega^r + \omega^{2r})$ is
A
$0$
B
$3$
C
$1$
D
$15$

Solution

(B) We know that $1 + \omega^r + \omega^{2r}$ is a geometric series sum.
If $r$ is a multiple of $3$,then $\omega^r = 1$ and $\omega^{2r} = 1$,so $1 + \omega^r + \omega^{2r} = 1 + 1 + 1 = 3$.
If $r$ is not a multiple of $3$,then $1 + \omega^r + \omega^{2r} = \frac{1 - (\omega^r)^3}{1 - \omega^r} = \frac{1 - (\omega^3)^r}{1 - \omega^r} = \frac{1 - 1}{1 - \omega^r} = 0$.
For $r = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5$,the terms are:
$r=1: 1 + \omega + \omega^2 = 0$
$r=2: 1 + \omega^2 + \omega^4 = 1 + \omega^2 + \omega = 0$
$r=3: 1 + \omega^3 + \omega^6 = 1 + 1 + 1 = 3$
$r=4: 1 + \omega^4 + \omega^8 = 1 + \omega + \omega^2 = 0$
$r=5: 1 + \omega^5 + \omega^{10} = 1 + \omega^2 + \omega = 0$
Sum $= 0 + 0 + 3 + 0 + 0 = 3$.
113
AdvancedMCQ
The product of any two of the tenth roots of unity is
A
Always one of the tenth roots of unity
B
Never one of the tenth roots of unity
C
Always zero
D
Always $\sqrt{10}$

Solution

(A) The $n$-th roots of unity are given by $z_k = e^{i \frac{2k\pi}{n}}$ for $k = 0, 1, \dots, n-1$.
For $n=10$,the roots are $\omega^k = e^{i \frac{2k\pi}{10}}$ where $k \in \{0, 1, \dots, 9\}$.
Let $z_1 = \omega^r$ and $z_2 = \omega^s$ be two such roots,where $r, s \in \{0, 1, \dots, 9\}$.
The product is $z_1 z_2 = \omega^r \cdot \omega^s = \omega^{r+s} = e^{i \frac{2(r+s)\pi}{10}}$.
Since $\omega^{10} = 1$,we have $\omega^{r+s} = \omega^{(r+s) \pmod{10}}$.
Since $(r+s) \pmod{10}$ is always an integer in the set $\{0, 1, \dots, 9\}$,the product $z_1 z_2$ is always one of the tenth roots of unity.
114
AdvancedMCQ
Let $\alpha$ and $\beta$ be the roots of $x^2 - \sqrt{2}x + 1 = 0$. Then the value of $\alpha^{50} + \beta^{50}$ is:
A
$0$
B
$\sqrt{2}$
C
$2$
D
$1$

Solution

(A) Given the quadratic equation $x^2 - \sqrt{2}x + 1 = 0$.
Using the quadratic formula,the roots are $x = \frac{\sqrt{2} \pm \sqrt{2 - 4}}{2} = \frac{\sqrt{2} \pm i\sqrt{2}}{2} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \pm i\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$.
These can be written in polar form as $\alpha = e^{i\pi/4}$ and $\beta = e^{-i\pi/4}$.
Then,$\alpha^{50} + \beta^{50} = (e^{i\pi/4})^{50} + (e^{-i\pi/4})^{50} = e^{i25\pi/2} + e^{-i25\pi/2}$.
Since $e^{i25\pi/2} = e^{i(12\pi + \pi/2)} = e^{i\pi/2} = i$ and $e^{-i25\pi/2} = -i$.
Therefore,$\alpha^{50} + \beta^{50} = i + (-i) = 0$.
115
AdvancedMCQ
If $\sin \theta + 2\sin \phi + 3\sin \psi = 0$ and $\cos \theta + 2\cos \phi + 3\cos \psi = 0$,then the value of $\cos 3\theta + 8\cos 3\phi + 27\cos 3\psi = $
A
$\cos (3\theta + 3\phi + 3\psi )$
B
$18\cos (\theta + \phi + \psi )$
C
$6\cos (\theta + \phi + \psi )$
D
$36\cos (\theta + \phi + \psi )$

Solution

(B) Let $z_1 = \cos \theta + i \sin \theta$,$z_2 = \cos \phi + i \sin \phi$,and $z_3 = \cos \psi + i \sin \psi$.
Given equations are $\cos \theta + 2\cos \phi + 3\cos \psi = 0$ and $\sin \theta + 2\sin \phi + 3\sin \psi = 0$.
Combining these,we get $z_1 + 2z_2 + 3z_3 = 0$.
Using the algebraic identity $x^3 + y^3 + z^3 = 3xyz$ if $x + y + z = 0$,where $x = z_1$,$y = 2z_2$,and $z = 3z_3$:
$z_1^3 + (2z_2)^3 + (3z_3)^3 = 3(z_1)(2z_2)(3z_3) = 18 z_1 z_2 z_3$.
By De Moivre's Theorem,$z_1^3 = \cos 3\theta + i \sin 3\theta$,$(2z_2)^3 = 8(\cos 3\phi + i \sin 3\phi)$,and $(3z_3)^3 = 27(\cos 3\psi + i \sin 3\psi)$.
Thus,$(\cos 3\theta + 8\cos 3\phi + 27\cos 3\psi) + i(\sin 3\theta + 8\sin 3\phi + 27\sin 3\psi) = 18(\cos(\theta + \phi + \psi) + i \sin(\theta + \phi + \psi))$.
Equating the real parts,we get $\cos 3\theta + 8\cos 3\phi + 27\cos 3\psi = 18\cos(\theta + \phi + \psi)$.
116
AdvancedMCQ
If $\alpha, \beta$ are the roots of the equation $x^2 - 2x + 4 = 0$,then the value of $\alpha^n + \beta^n$ is
A
$2^n \cos \left( \frac{n\pi}{3} \right)$
B
$2^{n+1} \cos \left( \frac{n\pi}{3} \right)$
C
$2^n \sin \left( \frac{n\pi}{3} \right)$
D
$2^{n+1} \sin \left( \frac{n\pi}{3} \right)$

Solution

(B) The given quadratic equation is $x^2 - 2x + 4 = 0$.
Using the quadratic formula $x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$,we get $x = \frac{2 \pm \sqrt{4 - 16}}{2} = \frac{2 \pm \sqrt{-12}}{2} = 1 \pm i\sqrt{3}$.
We can write the roots in polar form:
$\alpha = 1 + i\sqrt{3} = 2 \left( \cos \frac{\pi}{3} + i \sin \frac{\pi}{3} \right)$
$\beta = 1 - i\sqrt{3} = 2 \left( \cos \frac{\pi}{3} - i \sin \frac{\pi}{3} \right)$
Using De Moivre's Theorem,$\alpha^n = 2^n \left( \cos \frac{n\pi}{3} + i \sin \frac{n\pi}{3} \right)$ and $\beta^n = 2^n \left( \cos \frac{n\pi}{3} - i \sin \frac{n\pi}{3} \right)$.
Adding these,we get $\alpha^n + \beta^n = 2^n \left( \cos \frac{n\pi}{3} + i \sin \frac{n\pi}{3} + \cos \frac{n\pi}{3} - i \sin \frac{n\pi}{3} \right)$.
$\alpha^n + \beta^n = 2^n \left( 2 \cos \frac{n\pi}{3} \right) = 2^{n+1} \cos \frac{n\pi}{3}$.
117
DifficultMCQ
The least positive integer $n$ for which $\left( \frac{1 + i\sqrt{3}}{1 - i\sqrt{3}} \right)^n = 1$ is?
A
$2$
B
$6$
C
$5$
D
$3$

Solution

(D) Let $z = \frac{1 + i\sqrt{3}}{1 - i\sqrt{3}}$.
Multiplying the numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator $(1 + i\sqrt{3})$:
$z = \frac{(1 + i\sqrt{3})(1 + i\sqrt{3})}{(1 - i\sqrt{3})(1 + i\sqrt{3})} = \frac{1 + 2i\sqrt{3} + (i\sqrt{3})^2}{1^2 + (\sqrt{3})^2} = \frac{1 + 2i\sqrt{3} - 3}{1 + 3} = \frac{-2 + 2i\sqrt{3}}{4} = \frac{-1 + i\sqrt{3}}{2}$.
We recognize this as $\omega$,where $\omega = \frac{-1 + i\sqrt{3}}{2}$ is a complex cube root of unity.
Thus,$z = \omega$.
The equation becomes $\omega^n = 1$.
The smallest positive integer $n$ for which $\omega^n = 1$ is $n = 3$.
118
DifficultMCQ
Let $\alpha$ and $\beta$ be two roots of the equation $x^2 + 2x + 2 = 0$. Then,the value of $\alpha^{15} + \beta^{15}$ is equal to:
A
$-256$
B
$512$
C
$-512$
D
$256$

Solution

(A) The given equation is $x^2 + 2x + 2 = 0$.
Completing the square,we get $(x+1)^2 + 1 = 0$,so $(x+1)^2 = -1$.
Thus,$x+1 = \pm i$,which gives $x = -1 \pm i$.
In polar form,$x = \sqrt{2} \left( \cos \frac{3\pi}{4} \pm i \sin \frac{3\pi}{4} \right) = \sqrt{2} e^{\pm i(3\pi/4)}$.
Using De Moivre's Theorem,$\alpha^{15} + \beta^{15} = (\sqrt{2})^{15} e^{i(45\pi/4)} + (\sqrt{2})^{15} e^{-i(45\pi/4)}$.
$\alpha^{15} + \beta^{15} = 2^{7} \sqrt{2} \times 2 \cos \left( \frac{45\pi}{4} \right)$.
Since $\frac{45\pi}{4} = 11\pi + \frac{\pi}{4}$,$\cos \left( \frac{45\pi}{4} \right) = \cos \left( 11\pi + \frac{\pi}{4} \right) = -\cos \left( \frac{\pi}{4} \right) = -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$.
Therefore,$\alpha^{15} + \beta^{15} = 2^8 \sqrt{2} \times \left( -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \right) = -2^8 = -256$.
119
DifficultMCQ
Let $z = \left( \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} + \frac{i}{2} \right)^5 + \left( \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} - \frac{i}{2} \right)^5$. If $R(z)$ and $I(z)$ respectively denote the real and imaginary parts of $z$,then:
A
$R(z) = -3$
B
$R(z) > 0$ and $I(z) > 0$
C
$R(z) < 0$ and $I(z) > 0$
D
$I(z) = 0$

Solution

(D) We know that $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} + \frac{i}{2} = e^{i\pi/6}$ and $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} - \frac{i}{2} = e^{-i\pi/6}$.
Thus,$z = (e^{i\pi/6})^5 + (e^{-i\pi/6})^5 = e^{i5\pi/6} + e^{-i5\pi/6}$.
Using Euler's formula,$e^{i\theta} + e^{-i\theta} = 2\cos(\theta)$,we get $z = 2\cos(5\pi/6)$.
Since $\cos(5\pi/6) = -\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$,we have $z = 2(-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}) = -\sqrt{3}$.
Here,$R(z) = -\sqrt{3}$ and $I(z) = 0$.
Therefore,$I(z) = 0$ is the correct statement.
120
DifficultMCQ
If $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are the roots of the equation $x^2 - 2x + 2 = 0$,then the least value of $n$ for $(\frac{\alpha}{\beta})^n = 1$ is
A
$4$
B
$2$
C
$5$
D
$3$

Solution

(A) The given equation is $x^2 - 2x + 2 = 0$.
Using the quadratic formula,$x = \frac{2 \pm \sqrt{4 - 8}}{2} = 1 \pm i$.
Let $\alpha = 1 + i$ and $\beta = 1 - i$.
Then $\frac{\alpha}{\beta} = \frac{1 + i}{1 - i} = \frac{(1 + i)^2}{(1 - i)(1 + i)} = \frac{1 + 2i - 1}{1 + 1} = \frac{2i}{2} = i$.
We need to find the least natural number $n$ such that $(\frac{\alpha}{\beta})^n = 1$,which means $i^n = 1$.
The powers of $i$ are $i^1 = i, i^2 = -1, i^3 = -i, i^4 = 1$.
Thus,the least value of $n$ is $4$.
121
DifficultMCQ
Let $\alpha = \frac{-1 + i \sqrt{3}}{2}$. If $a = (1 + \alpha) \sum_{k=0}^{100} \alpha^{2k}$ and $b = \sum_{k=0}^{100} \alpha^{3k}$,then $a$ and $b$ are the roots of the quadratic equation:
A
$x^{2} - 102x + 101 = 0$
B
$x^{2} + 101x + 100 = 0$
C
$x^{2} - 101x + 100 = 0$
D
$x^{2} + 102x + 101 = 0$

Solution

(A) Given $\alpha = \frac{-1 + i \sqrt{3}}{2} = \omega$,where $\omega$ is the cube root of unity,satisfying $\omega^{3} = 1$ and $1 + \omega + \omega^{2} = 0$.
For $a = (1 + \alpha) \sum_{k=0}^{100} \alpha^{2k} = (1 + \omega) (1 + \omega^{2} + \omega^{4} + \dots + \omega^{200})$.
Since $\omega^{3} = 1$,the sequence $1, \omega^{2}, \omega^{4}, \dots$ repeats every three terms as $1, \omega^{2}, \omega$. The sum of three consecutive terms is $1 + \omega^{2} + \omega = 0$.
There are $101$ terms in the sum. The sum of the first $99$ terms is $0$. The remaining two terms are the $100^{th}$ and $101^{st}$ terms: $1 + \omega^{2}$.
Thus,$a = (1 + \omega)(1 + \omega^{2}) = 1 + \omega^{2} + \omega + \omega^{3} = 0 + 1 = 1$.
For $b = \sum_{k=0}^{100} \alpha^{3k} = \sum_{k=0}^{100} (\omega^{3})^{k} = \sum_{k=0}^{100} (1)^{k} = 101$.
The quadratic equation with roots $a = 1$ and $b = 101$ is given by $(x - a)(x - b) = 0$,which is $(x - 1)(x - 101) = x^{2} - 102x + 101 = 0$.
122
MediumMCQ
If $\left(\frac{1+i}{1-i}\right)^{\frac{m}{2}}=\left(\frac{1+i}{i-1}\right)^{\frac{n}{3}}=1$ where $m, n \in N$,then the greatest common divisor of the least values of $m$ and $n$ is:
A
$4$
B
$8$
C
$12$
D
$2$

Solution

(A) First,simplify the base expressions:
$\frac{1+i}{1-i} = \frac{(1+i)^2}{1^2 - i^2} = \frac{1+2i-1}{2} = i$.
$\frac{1+i}{i-1} = \frac{1+i}{-(1-i)} = -\frac{1+i}{1-i} = -i$.
Given the equations:
$(i)^{m/2} = 1$ and $(-i)^{n/3} = 1$.
For $(i)^{m/2} = 1$,the exponent $m/2$ must be a multiple of $4$. Thus,$m/2 = 4k_1 \Rightarrow m = 8k_1$. The least value of $m$ is $8$.
For $(-i)^{n/3} = 1$,we know $(-i)^4 = 1$. Thus,$n/3 = 4k_2 \Rightarrow n = 12k_2$. The least value of $n$ is $12$.
The greatest common divisor of $8$ and $12$ is $4$.
123
DifficultMCQ
If $a$ and $b$ are real numbers such that $(2+\alpha)^{4}=a+b \alpha,$ where $\alpha=\frac{-1+i \sqrt{3}}{2},$ then $a+b$ is equal to
A
$57$
B
$33$
C
$24$
D
$9$

Solution

(D) Given $\alpha = \frac{-1+i \sqrt{3}}{2} = \omega,$ where $\omega$ is the complex cube root of unity.
We have $\omega^2 + \omega + 1 = 0$ and $\omega^3 = 1$.
Expanding $(2+\omega)^4$ using the binomial theorem:
$(2+\omega)^4 = 2^4 + 4(2^3)(\omega) + 6(2^2)(\omega^2) + 4(2)(\omega^3) + \omega^4$
$= 16 + 32\omega + 24\omega^2 + 8(1) + \omega$
$= 24 + 33\omega + 24\omega^2$
Since $\omega^2 = -1 - \omega$,we substitute this into the expression:
$= 24 + 33\omega + 24(-1 - \omega)$
$= 24 + 33\omega - 24 - 24\omega$
$= 9\omega$
Comparing this with $a + b\omega$,we get $a = 0$ and $b = 9$.
Therefore,$a + b = 0 + 9 = 9$.
124
DifficultMCQ
If $f(x)$ and $g(x)$ are two polynomials such that the polynomial $P(x) = f(x^3) + xg(x^3)$ is divisible by $x^2 + x + 1$,then $P(1)$ is equal to ....... .
A
$10$
B
$4$
C
$7$
D
$0$

Solution

(D) Given $P(x) = f(x^3) + xg(x^3)$.
Since $P(x)$ is divisible by $x^2 + x + 1$,it must vanish at the roots of $x^2 + x + 1 = 0$. Let $\omega$ be a complex cube root of unity,then $\omega^2 + \omega + 1 = 0$ and $\omega^3 = 1$.
The roots are $\omega$ and $\omega^2$. Thus,$P(\omega) = 0$ and $P(\omega^2) = 0$.
$P(\omega) = f(\omega^3) + \omega g(\omega^3) = f(1) + \omega g(1) = 0$ (Equation $1$)
$P(\omega^2) = f((\omega^2)^3) + \omega^2 g((\omega^2)^3) = f(\omega^6) + \omega^2 g(\omega^6) = f(1) + \omega^2 g(1) = 0$ (Equation $2$)
Subtracting Equation $2$ from Equation $1$:
$(f(1) + \omega g(1)) - (f(1) + \omega^2 g(1)) = 0$
$(\omega - \omega^2) g(1) = 0$
Since $\omega \neq \omega^2$,we must have $g(1) = 0$.
Substituting $g(1) = 0$ into Equation $1$:
$f(1) + \omega(0) = 0 \Rightarrow f(1) = 0$.
We need to find $P(1)$:
$P(1) = f(1^3) + 1 \cdot g(1^3) = f(1) + g(1) = 0 + 0 = 0$.
125
DifficultMCQ
The sum of the $162^{\text{th}}$ power of the roots of the equation $x^{3}-2x^{2}+2x-1=0$ is
A
$2$
B
$9$
C
$3$
D
$6$

Solution

(C) Given the equation $x^{3}-2x^{2}+2x-1=0$.
By inspection,$x=1$ satisfies the equation as $1-2+2-1=0$.
Thus,$(x-1)$ is a factor of the polynomial.
Performing division,we get $(x-1)(x^{2}-x+1)=0$.
The roots are $x=1$ and the roots of $x^{2}-x+1=0$,which are $x = \frac{1 \pm i\sqrt{3}}{2}$.
These roots are $-\omega^{2}$ and $-\omega$,where $\omega$ is the complex cube root of unity.
The sum of the $162^{\text{th}}$ powers is $S = (1)^{162} + (-\omega^{2})^{162} + (-\omega)^{162}$.
$S = 1 + \omega^{324} + \omega^{162}$.
Since $\omega^{3} = 1$,we have $\omega^{324} = (\omega^{3})^{108} = 1$ and $\omega^{162} = (\omega^{3})^{54} = 1$.
Therefore,$S = 1 + 1 + 1 = 3$.
126
DifficultMCQ
Let $i=\sqrt{-1}$. If $\frac{(-1+i \sqrt{3})^{21}}{(1-i)^{24}}+\frac{(1+i \sqrt{3})^{21}}{(1+i)^{24}}=k$,and $n =[| k |]$ be the greatest integral part of $| k |$. Then $\sum_{ j =0}^{ n +5}( j +5)^{2}-\sum_{ j =0}^{ n +5}( j +5)$ is equal to ........ .
A
$620$
B
$310$
C
$155$
D
$280$

Solution

(B) Given $k = \frac{(-1+i \sqrt{3})^{21}}{(1-i)^{24}}+\frac{(1+i \sqrt{3})^{21}}{(1+i)^{24}}$.
We know that $-1+i \sqrt{3} = 2(\cos \frac{2\pi}{3} + i \sin \frac{2\pi}{3}) = 2e^{i \frac{2\pi}{3}}$ and $1+i \sqrt{3} = 2(\cos \frac{\pi}{3} + i \sin \frac{\pi}{3}) = 2e^{i \frac{\pi}{3}}$.
Also $1-i = \sqrt{2}(\cos(-\frac{\pi}{4}) + i \sin(-\frac{\pi}{4})) = \sqrt{2}e^{-i \frac{\pi}{4}}$ and $1+i = \sqrt{2}(\cos \frac{\pi}{4} + i \sin \frac{\pi}{4}) = \sqrt{2}e^{i \frac{\pi}{4}}$.
Substituting these values:
$k = \frac{(2e^{i \frac{2\pi}{3}})^{21}}{(\sqrt{2}e^{-i \frac{\pi}{4}})^{24}} + \frac{(2e^{i \frac{\pi}{3}})^{21}}{(\sqrt{2}e^{i \frac{\pi}{4}})^{24}} = \frac{2^{21} e^{i 14\pi}}{2^{12} e^{-i 6\pi}} + \frac{2^{21} e^{i 7\pi}}{2^{12} e^{i 6\pi}}$
$k = 2^9 (e^{i 20\pi} + e^{i \pi}) = 512(1 - 1) = 0$.
Thus,$n = [|k|] = 0$.
The expression becomes $\sum_{j=0}^{5} (j+5)^2 - \sum_{j=0}^{5} (j+5) = \sum_{j=0}^{5} ((j+5)^2 - (j+5)) = \sum_{j=0}^{5} (j^2 + 10j + 25 - j - 5) = \sum_{j=0}^{5} (j^2 + 9j + 20)$.
$= \sum_{j=0}^{5} j^2 + 9 \sum_{j=0}^{5} j + \sum_{j=0}^{5} 20 = \frac{5(6)(11)}{6} + 9 \frac{5(6)}{2} + 20(6) = 55 + 135 + 120 = 310$.
127
DifficultMCQ
Let $z = \frac{1 - i \sqrt{3}}{2}$,where $i = \sqrt{-1}$. Then the value of $21 + \left(z + \frac{1}{z}\right)^{3} + \left(z^{2} + \frac{1}{z^{2}}\right)^{3} + \left(z^{3} + \frac{1}{z^{3}}\right)^{3} + \dots + \left(z^{21} + \frac{1}{z^{21}}\right)^{3}$ is .... .
A
$12$
B
$11$
C
$19$
D
$13$

Solution

(D) Given $z = \frac{1 - i \sqrt{3}}{2} = e^{-i \frac{\pi}{3}}$.
Then $z^r + \frac{1}{z^r} = e^{-i \frac{r\pi}{3}} + e^{i \frac{r\pi}{3}} = 2 \cos\left(\frac{r\pi}{3}\right)$.
We need to evaluate $S = 21 + \sum_{r=1}^{21} \left(z^r + \frac{1}{z^r}\right)^3 = 21 + \sum_{r=1}^{21} \left(2 \cos\left(\frac{r\pi}{3}\right)\right)^3$.
Using the identity $8 \cos^3 \theta = 2(4 \cos^3 \theta) = 2(\cos 3\theta + 3 \cos \theta)$,we have:
$S = 21 + \sum_{r=1}^{21} 2 \left(\cos(r\pi) + 3 \cos\left(\frac{r\pi}{3}\right)\right) = 21 + 2 \sum_{r=1}^{21} \cos(r\pi) + 6 \sum_{r=1}^{21} \cos\left(\frac{r\pi}{3}\right)$.
For $\sum_{r=1}^{21} \cos(r\pi) = (-1) + 1 + (-1) + \dots + (-1) = -1$ (since there are $21$ terms).
For $\sum_{r=1}^{21} \cos\left(\frac{r\pi}{3}\right)$,the sum of $\cos\left(\frac{r\pi}{3}\right)$ over one period ($r=1$ to $6$) is $0$. Since $21 = 3 \times 6 + 3$,the sum is $\sum_{r=1}^{3} \cos\left(\frac{r\pi}{3}\right) = \cos\frac{\pi}{3} + \cos\frac{2\pi}{3} + \cos\pi = \frac{1}{2} - \frac{1}{2} - 1 = -1$.
Thus,$S = 21 + 2(-1) + 6(-1) = 21 - 2 - 6 = 13$.
128
DifficultMCQ
If $(\sqrt{3}+i)^{100}=2^{99}(p+iq)$,then $p$ and $q$ are roots of the equation :
A
$x^{2}-(\sqrt{3}-1)x-\sqrt{3}=0$
B
$x^{2}+(\sqrt{3}+1)x+\sqrt{3}=0$
C
$x^{2}+(\sqrt{3}-1)x-\sqrt{3}=0$
D
$x^{2}-(\sqrt{3}+1)x+\sqrt{3}=0$

Solution

(A) Given $(\sqrt{3}+i)^{100}=2^{99}(p+iq)$.
Express $\sqrt{3}+i$ in polar form: $2(\cos \frac{\pi}{6} + i \sin \frac{\pi}{6})$.
Using De Moivre's theorem: $(2(\cos \frac{\pi}{6} + i \sin \frac{\pi}{6}))^{100} = 2^{100}(\cos \frac{100\pi}{6} + i \sin \frac{100\pi}{6}) = 2^{100}(\cos \frac{50\pi}{3} + i \sin \frac{50\pi}{3})$.
Since $\frac{50\pi}{3} = 16\pi + \frac{2\pi}{3}$,we have $\cos \frac{50\pi}{3} = \cos \frac{2\pi}{3} = -\frac{1}{2}$ and $\sin \frac{50\pi}{3} = \sin \frac{2\pi}{3} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$.
Thus,$2^{100}(-\frac{1}{2} + i \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}) = 2^{99}(p+iq)$.
Dividing by $2^{99}$,we get $2(-\frac{1}{2} + i \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}) = p+iq$,so $p = -1$ and $q = \sqrt{3}$.
The quadratic equation with roots $p$ and $q$ is $x^2 - (p+q)x + pq = 0$.
$p+q = \sqrt{3}-1$ and $pq = -\sqrt{3}$.
Therefore,the equation is $x^2 - (\sqrt{3}-1)x - \sqrt{3} = 0$.
129
DifficultMCQ
If $z^{2} + z + 1 = 0$,$z \in \mathbb{C}$,then $\left| \sum_{n=1}^{15} \left( z^{n} + (-1)^{n} \frac{1}{z^{n}} \right)^{2} \right|$ is equal to
A
$1$
B
$3$
C
$2$
D
$4$

Solution

(C) Given $z^{2} + z + 1 = 0$,the roots are $z = \omega$ or $z = \omega^{2}$,where $\omega$ is a complex cube root of unity.
Since $\omega^{3} = 1$,we have $\frac{1}{\omega} = \omega^{2}$ and $\frac{1}{\omega^{2}} = \omega$.
Let $S = \sum_{n=1}^{15} \left( z^{n} + (-1)^{n} \frac{1}{z^{n}} \right)^{2} = \sum_{n=1}^{15} \left( z^{2n} + \frac{1}{z^{2n}} + 2(-1)^{n} \right)$.
For $z = \omega$,$z^{2n} + \frac{1}{z^{2n}} = \omega^{2n} + \omega^{-2n} = \omega^{2n} + \omega^{n} = 2 \cos\left(\frac{2n\pi}{3}\right)$.
Summing the terms:
$\sum_{n=1}^{15} z^{2n} = \sum_{n=1}^{15} \omega^{2n} = 0$ (since sum of $3$ consecutive powers of $\omega$ is $0$ and $15$ is a multiple of $3$).
$\sum_{n=1}^{15} \frac{1}{z^{2n}} = \sum_{n=1}^{15} \omega^{-2n} = 0$.
$\sum_{n=1}^{15} 2(-1)^{n} = 2(-1 + 1 - 1 + 1 ... - 1) = 2(-1) = -2$.
Thus,$|S| = |0 + 0 - 2| = |-2| = 2$.
130
MediumMCQ
Let $\alpha$ be a root of the equation $1+x^{2}+x^{4}=0$. Then the value of $\alpha^{1011}+\alpha^{2022}-\alpha^{3033}$ is equal to
A
$1$
B
$\alpha$
C
$1+\alpha$
D
$1+2\alpha$

Solution

(A) The given equation is $x^{4}+x^{2}+1=0$.
This can be factored as $(x^{2}+x+1)(x^{2}-x+1)=0$.
The roots of $x^{2}+x+1=0$ are $\omega, \omega^{2}$ and the roots of $x^{2}-x+1=0$ are $-\omega, -\omega^{2}$,where $\omega = e^{i2\pi/3}$.
In all cases,$\alpha^{6}=1$ because $\alpha^{2}$ is a root of $y^{2}+y+1=0$,so $(\alpha^{2})^{3}=1$.
We calculate the powers:
$\alpha^{1011} = (\alpha^{6})^{168} \cdot \alpha^{3} = 1^{168} \cdot \alpha^{3} = \alpha^{3}$.
Since $\alpha^{2}+\alpha^{4}+1=0$,we have $\alpha^{2}+\alpha^{4} = -1$. Also $\alpha^{6}=1 \Rightarrow \alpha^{3} = \pm 1$.
For $x^{4}+x^{2}+1=0$,if $\alpha^{2} = \omega$,then $\alpha^{3} = \pm \sqrt{\omega} = \pm e^{i\pi/3}$.
Actually,$\alpha^{6}=1$ and $\alpha^{2} \neq 1$. Thus $\alpha^{3} = \pm 1$.
Specifically,$\alpha^{1011} = (\alpha^{3})^{337} = (\pm 1)^{337} = \pm 1$.
$\alpha^{2022} = (\alpha^{6})^{337} = 1^{337} = 1$.
$\alpha^{3033} = (\alpha^{6})^{505} \cdot \alpha^{3} = 1 \cdot \alpha^{3} = \pm 1$.
Thus,$\alpha^{1011}+\alpha^{2022}-\alpha^{3033} = \pm 1 + 1 - (\pm 1) = 1$.
131
DifficultMCQ
If $\alpha, \beta, \gamma, \delta$ are the roots of the equation $x^{4}+x^{3}+x^{2}+x+1=0$,then $\alpha^{2021}+\beta^{2021}+\gamma^{2021}+\delta^{2021}$ is equal to
A
$-4$
B
$-1$
C
$1$
D
$4$

Solution

(B) The given equation is $x^{4}+x^{3}+x^{2}+x+1=0$.
This is a geometric series sum,which can be written as $\frac{x^{5}-1}{x-1} = 0$ for $x \neq 1$.
The roots $\alpha, \beta, \gamma, \delta$ are the $5^{\text{th}}$ roots of unity excluding $1$,i.e.,$\omega, \omega^{2}, \omega^{3}, \omega^{4}$ where $\omega = e^{i \frac{2\pi}{5}}$.
Since $\omega^{5} = 1$,we have $\omega^{2021} = (\omega^{5})^{404} \cdot \omega = \omega$.
Similarly,$\beta^{2021} = \omega^{2}$,$\gamma^{2021} = \omega^{3}$,and $\delta^{2021} = \omega^{4}$.
Thus,the sum is $\alpha^{2021}+\beta^{2021}+\gamma^{2021}+\delta^{2021} = \omega + \omega^{2} + \omega^{3} + \omega^{4}$.
From the equation $x^{4}+x^{3}+x^{2}+x+1=0$,the sum of the roots is $\alpha+\beta+\gamma+\delta = -\frac{1}{1} = -1$.
132
AdvancedMCQ
Consider a regular $10$-gon with its vertices on the unit circle. With one vertex fixed,draw straight lines to the other $9$ vertices. Call them $L_1, L_2, \ldots, L_9$ and denote their lengths by $l_1, l_2, \ldots, l_9$ respectively. Then,the product $l_1 \times l_2 \times \ldots \times l_9$ is
A
$10$
B
$10\sqrt{3}$
C
$\frac{50}{\sqrt{3}}$
D
$20$

Solution

(A) Let the vertices of the regular $10$-gon be $z_k = e^{i \frac{2k\pi}{10}}$ for $k = 0, 1, \ldots, 9$. Fix the vertex at $z_0 = 1$. The lengths of the chords are $l_k = |1 - z_k| = |1 - e^{i \frac{2k\pi}{10}}| = 2 \sin \frac{k\pi}{10}$ for $k = 1, 2, \ldots, 9$.
We need to calculate the product $P = \prod_{k=1}^{9} 2 \sin \frac{k\pi}{10}$.
Using the identity $\prod_{k=1}^{n-1} \sin \frac{k\pi}{n} = \frac{n}{2^{n-1}}$,we have:
$P = 2^9 \prod_{k=1}^{9} \sin \frac{k\pi}{10} = 2^9 \times \frac{10}{2^{10-1}} = 2^9 \times \frac{10}{2^9} = 10$.
133
DifficultMCQ
On any given arc of positive length on the unit circle $|z|=1$ in the complex plane,
A
there need not be any root of unity
B
there lies exactly one root of unity
C
there are more than one but finitely many roots of unity
D
there are infinitely many roots of unity

Solution

(D) The roots of unity are given by the solutions to the equation $z^n = 1$ for all positive integers $n \in \mathbb{N}$.
These roots are of the form $z_k = e^{i \frac{2k\pi}{n}}$ for $k = 0, 1, 2, \dots, n-1$.
As $n$ increases,the set of all roots of unity $\bigcup_{n=1}^{\infty} \{e^{i \frac{2k\pi}{n}} : k=0, 1, \dots, n-1\}$ becomes dense on the unit circle $|z|=1$.
Since any arc of positive length on the unit circle contains infinitely many points from this dense set,there are infinitely many roots of unity on any such arc.
Therefore,the correct option is $D$.
134
DifficultMCQ
Let $a = \cos 1^{\circ}$ and $b = \sin 1^{\circ}$. We say that a real number is algebraic if it is a root of a polynomial with integer coefficients. Then,
A
$a$ is algebraic but $b$ is not algebraic
B
$b$ is algebraic but $a$ is not algebraic
C
both $a$ and $b$ are algebraic
D
neither $a$ nor $b$ is algebraic

Solution

(C) We know that $\cos(n\theta) + i \sin(n\theta) = (\cos \theta + i \sin \theta)^n$.
For $\theta = 1^{\circ}$ and $n = 90$,we have $\cos 90^{\circ} + i \sin 90^{\circ} = (\cos 1^{\circ} + i \sin 1^{\circ})^{90} = i$.
This implies that $\cos 1^{\circ} + i \sin 1^{\circ}$ is a root of the polynomial $z^{90} - i = 0$.
Since $a + ib$ is a root of $z^{90} - i = 0$,it is an algebraic number.
Any complex number $z = a + ib$ is algebraic if and only if both its real part $a$ and imaginary part $b$ are algebraic.
Since $\cos 1^{\circ} + i \sin 1^{\circ}$ is a root of $z^{90} = i$,then $z^{180} = -1$,or $z^{180} + 1 = 0$.
Thus,$\cos 1^{\circ} + i \sin 1^{\circ}$ is an algebraic number.
It is a known result that if $\alpha$ is an algebraic number,then $\cos \alpha$ and $\sin \alpha$ are algebraic for rational multiples of $\pi$.
Since $1^{\circ} = \frac{\pi}{180}$ radians,both $\cos 1^{\circ}$ and $\sin 1^{\circ}$ are algebraic numbers.
135
AdvancedMCQ
Let $z_1, z_2, \ldots, z_7$ be the vertices of a regular heptagon inscribed in the unit circle with the center at the origin in the complex plane. If $w = \sum_{1 \leq i < j \leq 7} z_i z_j$,then $|w|$ is equal to:
A
$0$
B
$1$
C
$2$
D
$3$

Solution

(A) The vertices $z_1, z_2, \ldots, z_7$ are the roots of the equation $z^7 - 1 = 0$.
By Vieta's formulas for the polynomial $P(z) = z^7 + 0z^6 + 0z^5 + 0z^4 + 0z^3 + 0z^2 + 0z - 1 = 0$,the sum of the roots taken two at a time is given by the coefficient of $z^5$ divided by the coefficient of $z^7$.
Thus,$w = \sum_{1 \leq i < j \leq 7} z_i z_j = 0$.
Therefore,$|w| = |0| = 0$.
136
AdvancedMCQ
If $n$ is a positive integer and $\omega \neq 1$ is a cube root of unity,the number of possible values of $\left|e^{\sum_{k=0}^n {^nC_k} \omega^k}\right|$ is
A
$2$
B
$3$
C
$4$
D
$6$

Solution

(C) We have the expression $\left|e^{\sum_{k=0}^n {^nC_k} \omega^k}\right|$,where $\omega$ is a cube root of unity.
Using the binomial theorem,$\sum_{k=0}^n {^nC_k} \omega^k = (1+\omega)^n$.
Since $1+\omega+\omega^2=0$,we have $1+\omega = -\omega^2$.
Thus,the exponent is $(-\omega^2)^n = (-1)^n \omega^{2n}$.
We need to evaluate $\left|e^{(-1)^n \omega^{2n}}\right|$.
Let $z = (-1)^n \omega^{2n}$. Then $|e^z| = |e^{\text{Re}(z) + i \text{Im}(z)}| = e^{\text{Re}(z)}$.
Case $1$: If $n$ is a multiple of $3$,say $n=3m$,then $\omega^{2n} = (\omega^3)^{2m} = 1^{2m} = 1$. So $z = (-1)^{3m} = (-1)^m$. The value is $e^{\pm 1}$.
Case $2$: If $n = 3m+1$,then $\omega^{2n} = \omega^{6m+2} = \omega^2$. So $z = (-1)^{3m+1} \omega^2 = (-1)^{3m+1} (-\frac{1}{2} - i\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2})$. The real part is $\pm \frac{1}{2}$. The value is $e^{\pm 1/2}$.
Case $3$: If $n = 3m+2$,then $\omega^{2n} = \omega^{6m+4} = \omega$. So $z = (-1)^{3m+2} \omega = (-1)^{3m+2} (-\frac{1}{2} + i\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2})$. The real part is $\pm \frac{1}{2}$. The value is $e^{\pm 1/2}$.
Combining these,the possible values for the real part are $1, -1, 1/2, -1/2$.
Thus,the possible values of the magnitude are $e^1, e^{-1}, e^{1/2}, e^{-1/2}$.
There are $4$ possible values.
137
DifficultMCQ
Let $\omega$ be a cube root of unity not equal to $1$. Then,the maximum possible value of $|a + b\omega + c\omega^2|$,where $a, b, c \in \{+1, -1\}$ is
A
$0$
B
$2$
C
$\sqrt{3}$
D
$1+\sqrt{3}$

Solution

(B) We are given the expression $|a + b\omega + c\omega^2|$ where $a, b, c \in \{1, -1\}$.
Since $\omega$ is a cube root of unity,we know that $1 + \omega + \omega^2 = 0$,which implies $\omega + \omega^2 = -1$.
We test the possible combinations of $a, b, c \in \{1, -1\}$:
If $a=1, b=-1, c=-1$,then $|1 - \omega - \omega^2| = |1 - (\omega + \omega^2)| = |1 - (-1)| = |1 + 1| = 2$.
If $a=1, b=1, c=-1$,then $|1 + \omega - \omega^2| = |1 + \omega - (-1 - \omega)| = |2 + 2\omega| = 2|1 + \omega| = 2|-\omega^2| = 2$.
If $a=1, b=1, c=1$,then $|1 + \omega + \omega^2| = |0| = 0$.
Thus,the maximum possible value is $2$.
138
DifficultMCQ
Let $1, \omega$,and $\omega^2$ be the cube roots of unity. The least possible degree of a polynomial with real coefficients,having $2\omega, 2\omega^2, 3+4\omega, 3+4\omega^2$,and $5-\omega-\omega^2$ as roots is
A
$4$
B
$5$
C
$6$
D
$8$

Solution

(B) Given that $1, \omega, \omega^2$ are the cube roots of unity,we know that $1+\omega+\omega^2=0$.
The roots of the polynomial are given as:
$z_1 = 2\omega$
$z_2 = 2\omega^2$
$z_3 = 3+4\omega$
$z_4 = 3+4\omega^2$
$z_5 = 5-(\omega+\omega^2) = 5-(-1) = 6$
Since the polynomial has real coefficients,if a complex number $z$ is a root,its conjugate $\bar{z}$ must also be a root.
$1$. For $z_1 = 2\omega$,the conjugate is $\bar{z_1} = 2\bar{\omega} = 2\omega^2$,which is $z_2$.
$2$. For $z_3 = 3+4\omega$,the conjugate is $\bar{z_3} = 3+4\bar{\omega} = 3+4\omega^2$,which is $z_4$.
$3$. For $z_5 = 6$,the conjugate is $\bar{z_5} = 6$,which is $z_5$ itself.
All these roots are already present in the given set. Thus,the set of roots is $\{2\omega, 2\omega^2, 3+4\omega, 3+4\omega^2, 6\}$.
There are $5$ distinct roots. Therefore,the minimum degree of the polynomial is $5$.
139
AdvancedMCQ
Let $r$ be a real number and $n \in N$ be such that the polynomial $2x^2+2x+1$ divides the polynomial $(x+1)^n-r$. Then, $(n, r)$ can be
A
$(4000, 4^{1000})$
B
$(4000, \frac{1}{4^{1000}})$
C
$(4^{1000}, \frac{1}{4^{1000}})$
D
$(4000, \frac{1}{4000})$

Solution

(B) Given that $2x^2+2x+1$ divides $(x+1)^n-r$, the roots of $2x^2+2x+1=0$ must satisfy $(x+1)^n-r=0$.
Solving $2x^2+2x+1=0$ using the quadratic formula:
$x = \frac{-2 \pm \sqrt{4-8}}{4} = \frac{-1 \pm i}{2}$.
Substituting $x = \frac{-1+i}{2}$ into $(x+1)^n = r$:
$(\frac{-1+i}{2} + 1)^n = r \Rightarrow (\frac{1+i}{2})^n = r$.
Expressing $\frac{1+i}{2}$ in polar form: $\frac{1+i}{2} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} e^{i\pi/4}$.
So, $(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} e^{i\pi/4})^n = r \Rightarrow \frac{1}{2^{n/2}} e^{in\pi/4} = r$.
Since $r$ is a real number, the imaginary part must be zero, so $\sin(\frac{n\pi}{4}) = 0$, which implies $n$ must be a multiple of $4$.
For $n=4000$, $r = \frac{1}{2^{4000/2}} \cos(\frac{4000\pi}{4}) = \frac{1}{2^{2000}} \cos(1000\pi) = \frac{1}{2^{2000}} = \frac{1}{4^{1000}}$.
Thus, $(n, r) = (4000, \frac{1}{4^{1000}})$.
140
DifficultMCQ
Let $p, q \in \mathbb{R}$ and $(1-\sqrt{3}i)^{200} = 2^{199}(p + iq)$,where $i = \sqrt{-1}$. Then $p + q + q^2$ and $p - q + q^2$ are roots of the equation:
A
$x^2 + 4x - 1 = 0$
B
$x^2 - 4x + 1 = 0$
C
$x^2 + 4x + 1 = 0$
D
$x^2 - 4x - 1 = 0$

Solution

(B) Given $(1-\sqrt{3}i)^{200} = 2^{199}(p + iq)$.
Converting to polar form: $1-\sqrt{3}i = 2(\cos(\frac{-\pi}{3}) + i\sin(\frac{-\pi}{3}))$.
So,$(1-\sqrt{3}i)^{200} = 2^{200}(\cos(\frac{-200\pi}{3}) + i\sin(\frac{-200\pi}{3}))$.
Since $\frac{-200\pi}{3} = -66\pi - \frac{2\pi}{3}$,we have $\cos(\frac{-200\pi}{3}) = \cos(\frac{-2\pi}{3}) = -\frac{1}{2}$ and $\sin(\frac{-200\pi}{3}) = \sin(\frac{-2\pi}{3}) = -\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$.
Thus,$2^{200}(-\frac{1}{2} - i\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}) = 2^{199}(p + iq)$.
$2 \times 2^{199}(-\frac{1}{2} - i\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}) = 2^{199}(p + iq)$.
$p + iq = -1 - i\sqrt{3}$,so $p = -1$ and $q = -\sqrt{3}$.
Let $\alpha = p + q + q^2 = -1 - \sqrt{3} + 3 = 2 - \sqrt{3}$.
Let $\beta = p - q + q^2 = -1 + \sqrt{3} + 3 = 2 + \sqrt{3}$.
Sum of roots $\alpha + \beta = (2 - \sqrt{3}) + (2 + \sqrt{3}) = 4$.
Product of roots $\alpha \beta = (2 - \sqrt{3})(2 + \sqrt{3}) = 4 - 3 = 1$.
The quadratic equation is $x^2 - (\alpha + \beta)x + \alpha\beta = 0$,which is $x^2 - 4x + 1 = 0$.
141
DifficultMCQ
Let $\alpha, \beta$ be the roots of the equation $x^2-\sqrt{2} x+2=0$. Then $\alpha^{14}+\beta^{14}$ is equal to
A
$-64 \sqrt{2}$
B
$-128 \sqrt{2}$
C
$-64$
D
$-128$

Solution

(D) Given the quadratic equation $x^2-\sqrt{2} x+2=0$.
Using the quadratic formula $x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2-4ac}}{2a}$,we get $x = \frac{\sqrt{2} \pm \sqrt{2-8}}{2} = \frac{\sqrt{2} \pm \sqrt{-6}}{2} = \frac{\sqrt{2} \pm i\sqrt{6}}{2}$.
We can write the roots in polar form: $\alpha = \sqrt{2} \left( \frac{1}{2} + i\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \right) = \sqrt{2} e^{i\pi/3}$ and $\beta = \sqrt{2} e^{-i\pi/3}$.
Now,calculate $\alpha^{14} + \beta^{14}$:
$\alpha^{14} = (\sqrt{2})^{14} e^{i14\pi/3} = 2^7 e^{i(4\pi + 2\pi/3)} = 128 e^{i2\pi/3}$.
$\beta^{14} = (\sqrt{2})^{14} e^{-i14\pi/3} = 128 e^{-i2\pi/3}$.
$\alpha^{14} + \beta^{14} = 128 (e^{i2\pi/3} + e^{-i2\pi/3}) = 128 \times 2 \cos(2\pi/3)$.
Since $\cos(2\pi/3) = -1/2$,we have $\alpha^{14} + \beta^{14} = 256 \times (-1/2) = -128$.
142
DifficultMCQ
If $\alpha$ satisfies the equation $x^2+x+1=0$ and $(1+\alpha)^7=A+B\alpha+C\alpha^2$,where $A, B, C \geq 0$,then $5(3A-2B-C)$ is equal to:
A
$6$
B
$5$
C
$7$
D
$3$

Solution

(B) Given $x^2+x+1=0$,the roots are $\omega$ and $\omega^2$. Let $\alpha = \omega$.
Since $1+\omega+\omega^2=0$,we have $1+\omega = -\omega^2$.
Then $(1+\alpha)^7 = (1+\omega)^7 = (-\omega^2)^7 = -\omega^{14} = -\omega^2$.
Using $1+\omega+\omega^2=0$,we have $-\omega^2 = 1+\omega$.
Comparing $1+\omega$ with $A+B\alpha+C\alpha^2 = A+B\omega+C\omega^2$,we get $A=1, B=1, C=0$.
Thus,$5(3A-2B-C) = 5(3(1)-2(1)-0) = 5(3-2) = 5(1) = 5$.
143
DifficultMCQ
Let $\alpha, \beta$ be the roots of the equation $x^2-\sqrt{6}x+3=0$ such that $\operatorname{Im}(\alpha)>\operatorname{Im}(\beta)$. Let $a, b$ be integers not divisible by $3$ and $n$ be a natural number such that $\frac{\alpha^{99}}{\beta}+\alpha^{98}=3^n(a+ib)$,where $i=\sqrt{-1}$. Then $n+a+b$ is equal to:
A
$49$
B
$42$
C
$45$
D
$59$

Solution

(A) The given equation is $x^2-\sqrt{6}x+3=0$.
Using the quadratic formula,$x = \frac{\sqrt{6} \pm \sqrt{6-12}}{2} = \frac{\sqrt{6} \pm i\sqrt{6}}{2} = \sqrt{\frac{3}{2}}(1 \pm i)$.
Since $\operatorname{Im}(\alpha) > \operatorname{Im}(\beta)$,we have $\alpha = \sqrt{\frac{3}{2}}(1+i) = \sqrt{3} e^{i\pi/4}$ and $\beta = \sqrt{\frac{3}{2}}(1-i) = \sqrt{3} e^{-i\pi/4}$.
We need to evaluate $\frac{\alpha^{99}}{\beta} + \alpha^{98} = \alpha^{98} \left( \frac{\alpha}{\beta} + 1 \right) = \alpha^{98} \left( \frac{\alpha+\beta}{\beta} \right)$.
Note that $\alpha+\beta = \sqrt{6}$ and $\alpha\beta = 3$.
So,$\frac{\alpha^{99}}{\beta} + \alpha^{98} = \alpha^{98} \left( \frac{\sqrt{6}}{\beta} \right) = \alpha^{98} \left( \frac{\sqrt{6}\alpha}{\alpha\beta} \right) = \alpha^{99} \frac{\sqrt{6}}{3} = \alpha^{99} \sqrt{2}$.
Substituting $\alpha = \sqrt{3} e^{i\pi/4}$,we get $\alpha^{99} = (\sqrt{3})^{99} e^{i99\pi/4} = 3^{49} \sqrt{3} \cdot e^{i(24\pi + 3\pi/4)} = 3^{49} \sqrt{3} \left( -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} + i\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \right)$.
Multiplying by $\sqrt{2}$,we get $3^{49} \sqrt{3} \left( -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} + i\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \right) \cdot \sqrt{2} = 3^{49} \sqrt{3} (-1+i) = 3^{49} (-\sqrt{3} + i\sqrt{3})$.
Wait,re-evaluating: $\alpha^{99} \sqrt{2} = (\sqrt{3} e^{i\pi/4})^{99} \sqrt{2} = 3^{49} \sqrt{3} (\cos(99\pi/4) + i\sin(99\pi/4)) \sqrt{2} = 3^{49} \sqrt{3} (-\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} + i\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}) \sqrt{2} = 3^{49} (- \sqrt{3} + i\sqrt{3})$.
Comparing with $3^n(a+ib)$,we have $n=49, a=-\sqrt{3}, b=\sqrt{3}$. Since $a, b$ must be integers,let's re-check: $\frac{\alpha^{99}}{\beta} + \alpha^{98} = \alpha^{98}(\frac{\alpha+\beta}{\beta}) = \alpha^{98}(\frac{\sqrt{6}}{\beta}) = \frac{\alpha^{98} \sqrt{6}}{\beta} \cdot \frac{\alpha}{\alpha} = \frac{\alpha^{99} \sqrt{6}}{3} = \alpha^{99} \sqrt{2}$.
Actually,$\alpha^2 = \frac{3}{2}(1+i)^2 = \frac{3}{2}(2i) = 3i$. Thus $\alpha^{98} = (\alpha^2)^{49} = (3i)^{49} = 3^{49} i^{49} = 3^{49} i$.
Then $\alpha^{99} = 3^{49} i \cdot \alpha = 3^{49} i \cdot \sqrt{\frac{3}{2}}(1+i) = 3^{49} \sqrt{\frac{3}{2}} (i-1)$.
So $\alpha^{99} \sqrt{2} = 3^{49} \sqrt{3} (i-1) = 3^{49} (-\sqrt{3} + i\sqrt{3})$.
Given $a, b$ are integers not divisible by $3$,the expression simplifies to $3^{49}(-1+i)$ if $\alpha = \sqrt{3}e^{i\pi/4}$. The result is $n=49, a=-1, b=1$. Thus $n+a+b = 49-1+1 = 49$.
144
DifficultMCQ
If $z$ is a complex number,then the number of common roots of the equations $z^{1985}+z^{100}+1=0$ and $z^3+2z^2+2z+1=0$ is equal to:
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$0$
D
$3$

Solution

(B) Given equations are $z^{1985}+z^{100}+1=0$ and $z^3+2z^2+2z+1=0$.
First,factorize $z^3+2z^2+2z+1=0$:
$(z^3+1) + (2z^2+2z) = 0$
$(z+1)(z^2-z+1) + 2z(z+1) = 0$
$(z+1)(z^2-z+1+2z) = 0$
$(z+1)(z^2+z+1) = 0$
The roots are $z = -1$,$z = \omega$,and $z = \omega^2$,where $\omega$ is the complex cube root of unity.
Now,check these roots in the first equation $f(z) = z^{1985}+z^{100}+1=0$:
$1$. For $z = -1$:
$(-1)^{1985} + (-1)^{100} + 1 = -1 + 1 + 1 = 1 \neq 0$.
$2$. For $z = \omega$:
$\omega^{1985} + \omega^{100} + 1 = \omega^{1985 \pmod 3} + \omega^{100 \pmod 3} + 1 = \omega^2 + \omega + 1 = 0$.
$3$. For $z = \omega^2$:
$(\omega^2)^{1985} + (\omega^2)^{100} + 1 = \omega^{3970} + \omega^{200} + 1 = \omega^1 + \omega^2 + 1 = 0$.
Thus,the common roots are $z = \omega$ and $z = \omega^2$.
The number of common roots is $2$.
145
AdvancedMCQ
Let $\omega \neq 1$ be a cube root of unity. Then the minimum value of the set $\{|a + b\omega + c\omega^2|^2 : a, b, c \text{ are distinct non-zero integers}\}$ is equal to:
A
$2$
B
$3$
C
$5$
D
$7$

Solution

(B) We know that $|a + b\omega + c\omega^2|^2 = (a + b\omega + c\omega^2)(\overline{a + b\omega + c\omega^2})$.
Since $\overline{\omega} = \omega^2$ and $\overline{\omega^2} = \omega$,this becomes $(a + b\omega + c\omega^2)(a + b\omega^2 + c\omega)$.
Expanding this,we get $a^2 + ab\omega^2 + ac\omega + ab\omega + b^2\omega^3 + bc\omega^2 + ac\omega^2 + bc\omega^4 + c^2\omega^3$.
Using $\omega^3 = 1$ and $1 + \omega + \omega^2 = 0$,this simplifies to $a^2 + b^2 + c^2 - ab - bc - ca$.
This expression can be written as $\frac{1}{2}[(a - b)^2 + (b - c)^2 + (c - a)^2]$.
For distinct non-zero integers $a, b, c$,the smallest possible values for the differences are $1$ and $2$ (e.g.,$a=1, b=2, c=3$).
Substituting these,we get $\frac{1}{2}[(1 - 2)^2 + (2 - 3)^2 + (3 - 1)^2] = \frac{1}{2}[1 + 1 + 4] = \frac{6}{2} = 3$.
146
AdvancedMCQ
Let $z_k = \cos \left(\frac{2k\pi}{10}\right) + i \sin \left(\frac{2k\pi}{10}\right); k = 1, 2, \ldots, 9$.
List-$I$ List-$II$
$P.$ For each $z_k$ there exists a $z_j$ such that $z_k \cdot z_j = 1$ $1.$ True
$Q.$ There exists a $k \in \{1, 2, \ldots, 9\}$ such that $z_1 \cdot z = z_k$ has no solution $z$ in the set of complex numbers. $2.$ False
$R.$ $\frac{|1-z_1||1-z_2| \ldots |1-z_9|}{10}$ equals $3.$ $1$
$S.$ $1 - \sum_{k=1}^9 \cos \left(\frac{2k\pi}{10}\right)$ equals $4.$ $2$

Codes: $P \quad Q \quad R \quad S$
A
$1 \quad 2 \quad 4 \quad 3$
B
$2 \quad 1 \quad 3 \quad 4$
C
$1 \quad 2 \quad 3 \quad 4$
D
$2 \quad 1 \quad 4 \quad 3$

Solution

(C) $(P)$ Since $z_k = e^{i(2k\pi/10)}$,we have $z_k \cdot z_j = e^{i(2(k+j)\pi/10)} = 1$ if $k+j = 10$. For any $k \in \{1, \ldots, 9\}$,we can choose $j = 10-k \in \{1, \ldots, 9\}$. Thus,the statement is True $(1)$.
$(Q)$ The equation $z_1 \cdot z = z_k$ is a linear equation in complex numbers,which always has a solution $z = z_k / z_1$. Thus,the statement is False $(2)$.
$(R)$ The values $z_1, z_2, \ldots, z_9$ are the roots of $\frac{z^{10}-1}{z-1} = 0$. Thus,$z^{10}-1 = (z-1)(z-z_1)(z-z_2)\ldots(z-z_9)$. Dividing by $(z-1)$,we get $1+z+z^2+\ldots+z^9 = (z-z_1)(z-z_2)\ldots(z-z_9)$. Setting $z=1$,we get $10 = (1-z_1)(1-z_2)\ldots(1-z_9)$. Taking the modulus,$|1-z_1||1-z_2|\ldots|1-z_9| = 10$. Thus,the expression equals $10/10 = 1$ $(3)$.
$(S)$ The sum of all roots of $z^{10}-1=0$ is $1 + z_1 + z_2 + \ldots + z_9 = 0$. Thus,$\sum_{k=1}^9 z_k = -1$. Taking the real part,$\sum_{k=1}^9 \cos(2k\pi/10) = -1$. Then $1 - (-1) = 2$ $(4)$.
Therefore,the correct matching is $P-1, Q-2, R-3, S-4$.
147
AdvancedMCQ
For a non-$0$ complex number $z$,let $\arg (z)$ denote the principal argument of $z$,with $-\pi < \arg (z) \leq \pi$. Let $\omega$ be the cube root of unity for which $0 < \arg (\omega) < \pi$. Let $\alpha = \arg \left(\sum_{n=1}^{2025} (-\omega)^n\right)$. Then the value of $\frac{3 \alpha}{\pi}$ is $.....$ .
A
$-2$
B
$-3$
C
$-4$
D
$-5$

Solution

(A) The sum is a geometric progression: $S = \sum_{n=1}^{2025} (-\omega)^n = (-\omega) + (-\omega)^2 + \dots + (-\omega)^{2025}$.
This is a geometric series with first term $a = -\omega$,common ratio $r = -\omega$,and $n = 2025$ terms.
$S = \frac{a(1-r^n)}{1-r} = \frac{-\omega(1-(-\omega)^{2025})}{1-(-\omega)} = \frac{-\omega(1 - (-\omega^{2025}))}{1+\omega}$.
Since $\omega^3 = 1$ and $2025$ is a multiple of $3$,$\omega^{2025} = 1$.
$S = \frac{-\omega(1 - (-1))}{1+\omega} = \frac{-\omega(2)}{1+\omega}$.
Using $1+\omega = -\omega^2$,we get $S = \frac{-2\omega}{-\omega^2} = \frac{2}{\omega} = 2\omega^2$.
Since $\omega = e^{i2\pi/3}$,$\omega^2 = e^{i4\pi/3} = e^{-i2\pi/3}$.
Thus,$\alpha = \arg(2\omega^2) = \arg(e^{-i2\pi/3}) = -\frac{2\pi}{3}$.
Therefore,$\frac{3\alpha}{\pi} = \frac{3}{\pi} \times \left(-\frac{2\pi}{3}\right) = -2$.
148
MediumMCQ
If $z(2-i)=(3+i)$,then $z^{38} = ?$ (where $z=x+iy$)
A
$-2^{19} i$
B
$2^{19} i$
C
$-2^{19}$
D
$2^{19}$

Solution

(A) Given $z(2-i) = 3+i$.
$z = \frac{3+i}{2-i} = \frac{(3+i)(2+i)}{(2-i)(2+i)} = \frac{6+3i+2i+i^2}{4+1} = \frac{6+5i-1}{5} = \frac{5+5i}{5} = 1+i$.
Now,express $z$ in polar form: $z = 1+i = \sqrt{2} \left( \cos \frac{\pi}{4} + i \sin \frac{\pi}{4} \right)$.
Using De Moivre's Theorem,$z^{38} = (\sqrt{2})^{38} \left( \cos \frac{38\pi}{4} + i \sin \frac{38\pi}{4} \right)$.
$z^{38} = 2^{19} \left( \cos \frac{19\pi}{2} + i \sin \frac{19\pi}{2} \right)$.
Since $\frac{19\pi}{2} = 9\pi + \frac{\pi}{2}$,we have $\cos \frac{19\pi}{2} = 0$ and $\sin \frac{19\pi}{2} = -1$.
$z^{38} = 2^{19} (0 + i(-1)) = -2^{19} i$.
149
MediumMCQ
$f(x) = (\cos x + i \sin x) \cdot (\cos 3x + i \sin 3x) \cdots [\cos(2n-1)x + i \sin(2n-1)x]$,$n \in N$. Then $f''(x) = ?$ (Where $i = \sqrt{-1}$)
A
$n^2 f(x)$
B
$-n^4 f(x)$
C
$-n^2 f(x)$
D
$n^4 f(x)$

Solution

(B) Using De Moivre's Theorem,we know that $(\cos \theta + i \sin \theta) = e^{i\theta}$.
Thus,$f(x) = e^{ix} \cdot e^{i3x} \cdot e^{i5x} \cdots e^{i(2n-1)x}$.
$f(x) = e^{i(1 + 3 + 5 + \cdots + (2n-1))x}$.
The sum of the first $n$ odd numbers is $n^2$,so $f(x) = e^{i(n^2)x}$.
Now,find the first derivative: $f'(x) = i n^2 e^{i(n^2)x} = i n^2 f(x)$.
Find the second derivative: $f''(x) = i n^2 f'(x) = i n^2 (i n^2 f(x)) = i^2 n^4 f(x)$.
Since $i^2 = -1$,we get $f''(x) = -n^4 f(x)$.

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