A English

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

390+

Questions

English

Language

100%

With Solutions

Showing 47 of 390 questions in English

151
MediumMCQ
The value of $\frac{(\cos \theta + i \sin \theta)^4}{(\sin \theta + i \cos \theta)^5}$ is equal to,where $i = \sqrt{-1}$:
A
$\cos \theta - i \sin \theta$
B
$\cos 9 \theta - i \sin 9 \theta$
C
$\sin \theta - i \cos \theta$
D
$\sin 9 \theta - i \cos 9 \theta$

Solution

(D) Given expression: $E = \frac{(\cos \theta + i \sin \theta)^4}{(\sin \theta + i \cos \theta)^5}$
Using De Moivre's Theorem,the numerator is $(\cos \theta + i \sin \theta)^4 = \cos 4 \theta + i \sin 4 \theta$.
For the denominator,rewrite $\sin \theta + i \cos \theta$ as $i(\cos \theta - i \sin \theta) = i(\cos(-\theta) + i \sin(-\theta))$.
So,$(\sin \theta + i \cos \theta)^5 = i^5 (\cos(-\theta) + i \sin(-\theta))^5 = i (\cos(-5 \theta) + i \sin(-5 \theta)) = i(\cos 5 \theta - i \sin 5 \theta)$.
Thus,$E = \frac{\cos 4 \theta + i \sin 4 \theta}{i(\cos 5 \theta - i \sin 5 \theta)} = \frac{1}{i} \cdot \frac{\cos 4 \theta + i \sin 4 \theta}{\cos 5 \theta - i \sin 5 \theta}$.
Using the property $\frac{\cos \alpha + i \sin \alpha}{\cos \beta + i \sin \beta} = \cos(\alpha - \beta) + i \sin(\alpha - \beta)$,we have:
$E = -i \cdot \frac{\cos 4 \theta + i \sin 4 \theta}{\cos(-5 \theta) + i \sin(-5 \theta)} = -i (\cos(4 \theta - (-5 \theta)) + i \sin(4 \theta - (-5 \theta)))$
$E = -i (\cos 9 \theta + i \sin 9 \theta) = -i \cos 9 \theta - i^2 \sin 9 \theta = \sin 9 \theta - i \cos 9 \theta$.
152
MediumMCQ
If $z^2+z+1=0$,then find the value of $\left(z^3+\frac{1}{z^3}\right)^2+\left(z^4+\frac{1}{z^4}\right)^2$,where $z$ is a complex cube root of unity.
A
$4$
B
$1$
C
$5$
D
$2$

Solution

(C) Given that $z$ is a complex cube root of unity,we have $z^3 = 1$ and $1+z+z^2 = 0$.
From $1+z+z^2 = 0$,we get $z^2+1 = -z$.
Now,consider the expression $\left(z^3+\frac{1}{z^3}\right)^2+\left(z^4+\frac{1}{z^4}\right)^2$.
Substituting $z^3 = 1$,we get $\left(1+\frac{1}{1}\right)^2+\left(z^3 \cdot z+\frac{1}{z^3 \cdot z}\right)^2$.
$= (1+1)^2 + \left(z+\frac{1}{z}\right)^2$.
$= 4 + \left(\frac{z^2+1}{z}\right)^2$.
Substituting $z^2+1 = -z$,we get $4 + \left(\frac{-z}{z}\right)^2$.
$= 4 + (-1)^2 = 4 + 1 = 5$.
153
EasyMCQ
If $w = \frac{-1 + i \sqrt{3}}{2}$,where $i = \sqrt{-1}$,then the value of $(3 + w + 3 w^2)^4$ is
A
$16$
B
$-16$
C
$16w$
D
$16w^2$

Solution

(C) Given $w = \frac{-1 + i \sqrt{3}}{2}$,which is the complex cube root of unity,denoted as $\omega$.
We know that $1 + \omega + \omega^2 = 0$,which implies $\omega^2 = -1 - \omega$.
We need to evaluate $(3 + \omega + 3 \omega^2)^4$.
Substitute $\omega^2 = -1 - \omega$ into the expression:
$(3 + \omega + 3(-1 - \omega))^4 = (3 + \omega - 3 - 3 \omega)^4$.
$= (-2 \omega)^4$.
$= 16 \omega^4$.
Since $\omega^3 = 1$,we have $\omega^4 = \omega^3 \cdot \omega = 1 \cdot \omega = \omega$.
Therefore,$16 \omega^4 = 16 \omega$.
154
EasyMCQ
If $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are imaginary cube roots of unity,then the value of $\alpha^4 + \beta^{28} + \frac{1}{\alpha \beta}$ is
A
$1$
B
$0$
C
$-1$
D
$2$

Solution

(B) Let $\alpha = \omega$ and $\beta = \omega^2$,where $\omega$ is an imaginary cube root of unity.
We know that $\omega^3 = 1$ and $1 + \omega + \omega^2 = 0$.
Now,substitute these into the expression $\alpha^4 + \beta^{28} + \frac{1}{\alpha \beta}$:
$= \omega^4 + (\omega^2)^{28} + \frac{1}{\omega \cdot \omega^2}$
$= \omega^4 + \omega^{56} + \frac{1}{\omega^3}$
Since $\omega^3 = 1$,we have $\omega^4 = \omega^3 \cdot \omega = \omega$ and $\omega^{56} = (\omega^3)^{18} \cdot \omega^2 = 1^{18} \cdot \omega^2 = \omega^2$.
Thus,the expression becomes $\omega + \omega^2 + \frac{1}{1} = \omega + \omega^2 + 1$.
Since $1 + \omega + \omega^2 = 0$,the value is $0$.
155
EasyMCQ
If $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are the complex cube roots of unity,then $\alpha^3+\beta^3+\alpha^{-2} \times \beta^{-2}$ is equal to
A
$1$
B
$-3$
C
$3$
D
$0$

Solution

(C) The complex cube roots of unity are $1, \omega, \omega^2$. Since $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are the complex cube roots,we have $\alpha = \omega$ and $\beta = \omega^2$ (or vice versa).
Given expression: $\alpha^3 + \beta^3 + \alpha^{-2} \times \beta^{-2} = \alpha^3 + \beta^3 + \frac{1}{(\alpha \beta)^2}$.
Since $\alpha = \omega$ and $\beta = \omega^2$,we have $\alpha^3 = \omega^3 = 1$ and $\beta^3 = (\omega^2)^3 = \omega^6 = 1$.
Also,$\alpha \beta = \omega \times \omega^2 = \omega^3 = 1$.
Substituting these values: $1 + 1 + \frac{1}{(1)^2} = 1 + 1 + 1 = 3$.
156
DifficultMCQ
If $\omega$ is a complex cube root of unity and $(1+\omega)^7=A+B \omega$,then the values of $A$ and $B$ are,respectively.
A
$0, 1$
B
$1, 0$
C
$1, 1$
D
$-1, 1$

Solution

(C) We know that $1+\omega+\omega^2=0$,so $1+\omega=-\omega^2$.
Substituting this into the given expression:
$(1+\omega)^7 = (-\omega^2)^7$
$= (-1)^7 \times (\omega^2)^7$
$= -1 \times \omega^{14}$
Since $\omega^3=1$,we have $\omega^{14} = \omega^{12} \times \omega^2 = (\omega^3)^4 \times \omega^2 = 1^4 \times \omega^2 = \omega^2$.
Thus,$(1+\omega)^7 = -\omega^2$.
Using $1+\omega+\omega^2=0$,we have $-\omega^2 = 1+\omega$.
Comparing $1+\omega$ with $A+B\omega$,we get $A=1$ and $B=1$.
157
EasyMCQ
If $\omega$ is the complex cube root of unity,then the value of $\left(3+5 \omega+3 \omega^2\right)^2+\left(3+3 \omega+5 \omega^2\right)^2$ is:
A
-$1$
B
$0$
C
$4$
D
-$4$

Solution

(D) We know that $1+\omega+\omega^2 = 0$,which implies $1+\omega^2 = -\omega$ and $\omega^3 = 1$.
Given expression: $E = (3+5\omega+3\omega^2)^2 + (3+3\omega+5\omega^2)^2$
Rearranging terms using $3(1+\omega+\omega^2) = 0$:
$E = (3(1+\omega+\omega^2) + 2\omega)^2 + (3(1+\omega+\omega^2) + 2\omega^2)^2$
$E = (0 + 2\omega)^2 + (0 + 2\omega^2)^2$
$E = 4\omega^2 + 4\omega^4$
Since $\omega^3 = 1$,we have $\omega^4 = \omega$.
$E = 4\omega^2 + 4\omega = 4(\omega^2 + \omega)$
Since $1+\omega+\omega^2 = 0$,we have $\omega^2 + \omega = -1$.
$E = 4(-1) = -4$.
158
EasyMCQ
If $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are the roots of $x^{2}+x+1=0$,then $\alpha^{16}+\beta^{16}$ is equal to
A
$1$
B
$-1$
C
$2$
D
$0$

Solution

(B) Given equation is $x^{2}+x+1=0$.
The roots of this equation are the complex cube roots of unity,$\omega$ and $\omega^{2}$.
Let $\alpha = \omega$ and $\beta = \omega^{2}$.
We need to find $\alpha^{16} + \beta^{16} = \omega^{16} + (\omega^{2})^{16}$.
Since $\omega^{3} = 1$,we have $\omega^{16} = (\omega^{3})^{5} \cdot \omega = 1^{5} \cdot \omega = \omega$.
Similarly,$\omega^{32} = (\omega^{3})^{10} \cdot \omega^{2} = 1^{10} \cdot \omega^{2} = \omega^{2}$.
Thus,$\alpha^{16} + \beta^{16} = \omega + \omega^{2}$.
Since $1 + \omega + \omega^{2} = 0$,it follows that $\omega + \omega^{2} = -1$.
159
MediumMCQ
The smallest positive integral value of $n$ such that $\left[\frac{1+\sin \frac{\pi}{8}+i \cos \frac{\pi}{8}}{1+\sin \frac{\pi}{8}-i \cos \frac{\pi}{8}}\right]^{n} = 1$ is:
A
$4$
B
$3$
C
$2$
D
$8$

Solution

(D) Let $z = \frac{1+\sin \frac{\pi}{8}+i \cos \frac{\pi}{8}}{1+\sin \frac{\pi}{8}-i \cos \frac{\pi}{8}}$.
Using $\sin \theta = \cos(\frac{\pi}{2}-\theta)$ and $\cos \theta = \sin(\frac{\pi}{2}-\theta)$,let $\alpha = \frac{\pi}{2}-\frac{\pi}{8} = \frac{3\pi}{8}$.
Then $z = \frac{1+\cos \alpha + i \sin \alpha}{1+\cos \alpha - i \sin \alpha} = \frac{2 \cos^2 \frac{\alpha}{2} + 2i \sin \frac{\alpha}{2} \cos \frac{\alpha}{2}}{2 \cos^2 \frac{\alpha}{2} - 2i \sin \frac{\alpha}{2} \cos \frac{\alpha}{2}} = \frac{\cos \frac{\alpha}{2} + i \sin \frac{\alpha}{2}}{\cos \frac{\alpha}{2} - i \sin \frac{\alpha}{2}} = \frac{e^{i \alpha/2}}{e^{-i \alpha/2}} = e^{i \alpha}$.
So,$z^n = e^{i n \alpha} = e^{i n (3\pi/8)} = \cos(\frac{3n\pi}{8}) + i \sin(\frac{3n\pi}{8})$.
For $z^n = 1$,we require $\sin(\frac{3n\pi}{8}) = 0$ and $\cos(\frac{3n\pi}{8}) = 1$.
This implies $\frac{3n\pi}{8} = 2k\pi$ for some integer $k$.
$3n = 16k \implies n = \frac{16k}{3}$.
For the smallest positive integer $n$,set $k=3$,which gives $n = 16$.
160
EasyMCQ
If $2x = -1 + \sqrt{3}i$,then the value of $(1 - x^2 + x)^6 - (1 - x + x^2)^6$ is
A
$32$
B
$64$
C
$-64$
D
$0$

Solution

(D) Given,$2x = -1 + i\sqrt{3}$.
$x = \frac{-1 + i\sqrt{3}}{2} = \omega$,where $\omega$ is a complex cube root of unity.
We know that $1 + \omega + \omega^2 = 0$,which implies $1 + \omega = -\omega^2$ and $1 + \omega^2 = -\omega$.
Substituting $x = \omega$ into the expression:
$(1 - \omega^2 + \omega)^6 - (1 - \omega + \omega^2)^6$
$= (-\omega^2 - \omega^2)^6 - (-\omega - \omega)^6$
$= (-2\omega^2)^6 - (-2\omega)^6$
$= 2^6 \cdot \omega^{12} - 2^6 \cdot \omega^6$
Since $\omega^3 = 1$,we have $\omega^6 = 1$ and $\omega^{12} = 1$.
$= 64(1) - 64(1) = 0$.
161
MediumMCQ
If $\omega$ is an imaginary cube root of unity,then the value of $(1-\omega+\omega^{2}) \cdot(1-\omega^{2}+\omega^{4}) \cdot(1-\omega^{4}+\omega^{8}) \cdot \ldots$ ($2n$ factors) is
A
$2^{2n}$
B
$2^{n}$
C
$1$
D
$0$

Solution

(A) Given that $\omega^{3} = 1$ and $1+\omega+\omega^{2} = 0$.
We know that $1+\omega^{2} = -\omega$ and $1+\omega = -\omega^{2}$.
Also,$\omega^{3} = 1, \omega^{4} = \omega, \omega^{8} = \omega^{2}, \omega^{16} = \omega$.
The expression is $P = (1-\omega+\omega^{2})(1-\omega^{2}+\omega)(1-\omega+\omega^{2})(1-\omega^{2}+\omega) \ldots$ ($2n$ factors).
Substituting $1+\omega^{2} = -\omega$ and $1+\omega = -\omega^{2}$:
$P = (-\omega-\omega)(-\omega^{2}-\omega^{2})(-\omega-\omega)(-\omega^{2}-\omega^{2}) \ldots$ ($2n$ factors).
$P = (-2\omega)(-2\omega^{2})(-2\omega)(-2\omega^{2}) \ldots$ ($2n$ factors).
There are $n$ pairs of $(-2\omega)(-2\omega^{2}) = 4\omega^{3} = 4(1) = 4$.
Thus,$P = (4)^{n} = 2^{2n}$.
162
EasyMCQ
If $x+iy=(-1+i\sqrt{3})^{2010}$,then $x$ is
A
$-2^{2010}$
B
$2^{2010}$
C
$1$
D
$-1$

Solution

(B) Given $x+iy=(-1+i\sqrt{3})^{2010}$.
We know that $\omega = \frac{-1+i\sqrt{3}}{2}$ is the cube root of unity,so $-1+i\sqrt{3} = 2\omega$.
Substituting this into the expression:
$x+iy = (2\omega)^{2010} = 2^{2010} \cdot \omega^{2010}$.
Since $\omega^3 = 1$,we have $\omega^{2010} = (\omega^3)^{670} = 1^{670} = 1$.
Therefore,$x+iy = 2^{2010} \cdot 1 = 2^{2010} + i(0)$.
Comparing the real parts,we get $x = 2^{2010}$.
163
EasyMCQ
If $\alpha$ is a complex number satisfying the equation $\alpha^{2}+\alpha+1=0$,then $\alpha^{31}$ is equal to
A
$\alpha$
B
$\alpha^{2}$
C
$1$
D
$i$

Solution

(A) The given equation is $\alpha^{2}+\alpha+1=0$.
This is the characteristic equation for the cube roots of unity,where $\alpha$ is either $\omega$ or $\omega^{2}$.
We know that $\omega^{3}=1$.
For $\alpha=\omega$,we have $\alpha^{31} = \omega^{31} = (\omega^{3})^{10} \cdot \omega = 1^{10} \cdot \omega = \omega = \alpha$.
For $\alpha=\omega^{2}$,we have $\alpha^{31} = (\omega^{2})^{31} = \omega^{62} = (\omega^{3})^{20} \cdot \omega^{2} = 1^{20} \cdot \omega^{2} = \omega^{2} = \alpha$.
In both cases,$\alpha^{31} = \alpha$.
164
EasyMCQ
If $1, \omega, \omega^{2}$ are the cube roots of unity,then $(1+\omega)(1+\omega^{2})(1+\omega^{4})(1+\omega^{8})$ is equal to
A
$1$
B
$0$
C
$\omega^{2}$
D
$\omega$

Solution

(A) We know that $1+\omega+\omega^{2}=0$ and $\omega^{3}=1$.
Given expression: $(1+\omega)(1+\omega^{2})(1+\omega^{4})(1+\omega^{8})$
$= (1+\omega)(1+\omega^{2})(1+\omega)(1+\omega^{2})$
$= [(1+\omega)(1+\omega^{2})]^{2}$
$= [1+\omega^{2}+\omega+\omega^{3}]^{2}$
$= [1+(\omega^{2}+\omega)+1]^{2}$
$= [1+(-1)+1]^{2}$
$= [1]^{2} = 1$.
165
DifficultMCQ
If $\alpha$ is a complex number such that $\alpha^{2}-\alpha+1=0$,then $\alpha^{2011}$ is equal to
A
$-\alpha$
B
$\alpha^{2}$
C
$\alpha$
D
$1$

Solution

(C) Given,$\alpha^{2}-\alpha+1=0$.
Multiplying by $(\alpha+1)$,we get $(\alpha+1)(\alpha^{2}-\alpha+1)=0$,which implies $\alpha^{3}+1=0$,so $\alpha^{3}=-1$.
Therefore,$\alpha^{6}=1$.
We need to find $\alpha^{2011}$.
Since $2011 = 6 \times 335 + 1$,we have $\alpha^{2011} = (\alpha^{6})^{335} \times \alpha^{1} = (1)^{335} \times \alpha = \alpha$.
Thus,$\alpha^{2011} = \alpha$.
166
DifficultMCQ
The value of $\sum_{k=1}^{6}\left(\sin \frac{2 k \pi}{7}-i \cos \frac{2 k \pi}{7}\right)$ is
A
$i$
B
$0$
C
$-i$
D
$-1$

Solution

(A) We are given the sum $S = \sum_{k=1}^{6}\left(\sin \frac{2 k \pi}{7}-i \cos \frac{2 k \pi}{7}\right)$.
Factor out $-i$ from the expression:
$S = -i \sum_{k=1}^{6}\left(\cos \frac{2 k \pi}{7} + i \sin \frac{2 k \pi}{7}\right)$.
Let $\omega = e^{i \frac{2 \pi}{7}} = \cos \frac{2 \pi}{7} + i \sin \frac{2 \pi}{7}$. Then the sum becomes:
$S = -i \sum_{k=1}^{6} \omega^k$.
This is a geometric series with $6$ terms,where the first term is $\omega$ and the common ratio is $\omega$:
$S = -i \left( \frac{\omega(1 - \omega^6)}{1 - \omega} \right) = -i \left( \frac{\omega - \omega^7}{1 - \omega} \right)$.
Since $\omega^7 = e^{i 2 \pi} = 1$,we have:
$S = -i \left( \frac{\omega - 1}{1 - \omega} \right) = -i (-1) = i$.
167
MediumMCQ
If $1, \omega, \omega^{2}$ are three cube roots of unity,then $(1-\omega+\omega^{2})(1+\omega-\omega^{2})$ is
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(D) We have,$(1-\omega+\omega^{2})(1+\omega-\omega^{2}) \quad \dots(1)$
We know that,$1+\omega+\omega^{2}=0$.
From this,we can write:
$1+\omega^{2} = -\omega$,so $(1-\omega+\omega^{2}) = -\omega - \omega = -2\omega$.
$1+\omega = -\omega^{2}$,so $(1+\omega-\omega^{2}) = -\omega^{2} - \omega^{2} = -2\omega^{2}$.
Substituting these values into Eq. $(1)$:
$(-2\omega)(-2\omega^{2}) = 4\omega^{3}$.
Since $\omega^{3}=1$,the expression becomes $4(1) = 4$.
168
MediumMCQ
If $\alpha, \beta$ are the roots of $x^2-2x+4=0$, for $n \in N$, what is the value of $\alpha^n+\beta^n$?
A
$2^{n+2} \cos \left(\frac{n \pi}{3}\right)$
B
$2^{n+1} \cos \left(\frac{n \pi}{3}\right)$
C
$2^{n+1} \cos \left(\frac{n \pi}{6}\right)$
D
$2^{n+2} \cos \left(\frac{n \pi}{6}\right)$

Solution

(B) Given the quadratic equation $x^2-2x+4=0$.
Using the quadratic formula $x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2-4ac}}{2a}$, we get:
$x = \frac{2 \pm \sqrt{4-16}}{2} = \frac{2 \pm \sqrt{-12}}{2} = 1 \pm i\sqrt{3}$.
Converting to polar form:
$x = 2 \left( \frac{1}{2} \pm i\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \right) = 2 \left( \cos \frac{\pi}{3} \pm i \sin \frac{\pi}{3} \right)$.
Let $\alpha = 2 e^{i\pi/3}$ and $\beta = 2 e^{-i\pi/3}$.
Then $\alpha^n + \beta^n = (2 e^{i\pi/3})^n + (2 e^{-i\pi/3})^n = 2^n (e^{in\pi/3} + e^{-in\pi/3})$.
Using Euler's formula $e^{i\theta} + e^{-i\theta} = 2 \cos \theta$:
$\alpha^n + \beta^n = 2^n (2 \cos \frac{n\pi}{3}) = 2^{n+1} \cos \frac{n\pi}{3}$.
Thus, the correct option is $B$.
169
EasyMCQ
If $\alpha, \beta$ are the roots of the equation $x^2-2x+4=0$ and for any $n \in N, \alpha^n+\beta^n=k \cos \frac{n \pi}{3}$, then $k=$
A
$2^{n+1}$
B
$2^n$
C
$2^{n/2+1}$
D
$2^{n/2}$

Solution

(A) 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 $x = \frac{2 \pm \sqrt{4-16}}{2} = \frac{2 \pm \sqrt{-12}}{2} = 1 \pm i\sqrt{3}$.
Let $\alpha = 1+i\sqrt{3}$ and $\beta = 1-i\sqrt{3}$.
Converting to polar form, $\alpha = 2(\cos \frac{\pi}{3} + i \sin \frac{\pi}{3}) = 2e^{i\pi/3}$ and $\beta = 2(\cos \frac{\pi}{3} - i \sin \frac{\pi}{3}) = 2e^{-i\pi/3}$.
Then $\alpha^n + \beta^n = (2e^{i\pi/3})^n + (2e^{-i\pi/3})^n = 2^n(e^{in\pi/3} + e^{-in\pi/3})$.
Using Euler's formula $e^{i\theta} + e^{-i\theta} = 2 \cos \theta$, we get $\alpha^n + \beta^n = 2^n(2 \cos \frac{n\pi}{3}) = 2^{n+1} \cos \frac{n\pi}{3}$.
Comparing this with the given expression $k \cos \frac{n\pi}{3}$, we find $k = 2^{n+1}$.
170
DifficultMCQ
If $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are the roots of the equation $x^2-2x+4=0$,then $\alpha^9+\beta^9$ is equal to
A
$-2^8$
B
$2^9$
C
$-2^{10}$
D
$2^{10}$

Solution

(C) The given quadratic equation is $x^2-2x+4=0$.
Since $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are the roots,we have $\alpha+\beta=2$ and $\alpha\beta=4$.
The roots of the equation are given by $x = \frac{2 \pm \sqrt{4-16}}{2} = 1 \pm i\sqrt{3}$.
In polar form,$1+i\sqrt{3} = 2(\cos \frac{\pi}{3} + i\sin \frac{\pi}{3}) = 2e^{i\pi/3}$ and $1-i\sqrt{3} = 2e^{-i\pi/3}$.
Thus,$\alpha = 2e^{i\pi/3}$ and $\beta = 2e^{-i\pi/3}$.
Then $\alpha^9 = (2e^{i\pi/3})^9 = 2^9 e^{i3\pi} = 2^9(\cos 3\pi + i\sin 3\pi) = 2^9(-1) = -2^9$.
Similarly,$\beta^9 = (2e^{-i\pi/3})^9 = 2^9 e^{-i3\pi} = 2^9(\cos(-3\pi) + i\sin(-3\pi)) = 2^9(-1) = -2^9$.
Therefore,$\alpha^9+\beta^9 = -2^9 - 2^9 = -2 \times 2^9 = -2^{10}$.
171
EasyMCQ
If the number of real roots of $x^9-x^5+x^4-1=0$ is $n$,the number of complex roots having argument on the imaginary axis is $m$,and the number of complex roots having argument in the $2^{nd}$ quadrant is $k$,then $m \cdot n \cdot k = $
A
$6$
B
$9$
C
$12$
D
$24$

Solution

(A) The given equation is $x^9-x^5+x^4-1=0$.
Factoring the expression: $x^5(x^4-1) + 1(x^4-1) = 0$,which gives $(x^5+1)(x^4-1) = 0$.
For $x^4-1=0$,the roots are $x=1, -1, i, -i$.
For $x^5+1=0$,the roots are $x=-1$ and $e^{\pm i\pi/5}, e^{\pm 3i\pi/5}$.
The distinct roots are $x=1, -1, i, -i, e^{i\pi/5}, e^{-i\pi/5}, e^{i3\pi/5}, e^{-i3\pi/5}$.
Real roots are $1, -1$,so $n=2$.
Complex roots with argument on the imaginary axis (argument $\pi/2$ or $3\pi/2$) are $i, -i$,so $m=2$.
Complex roots with argument in the $2^{nd}$ quadrant (argument between $\pi/2$ and $\pi$) is $e^{i3\pi/5}$,so $k=1$.
Therefore,$m \cdot n \cdot k = 2 \times 2 \times 1 = 4$.
Wait,re-evaluating the roots: $x^5 = -1 = e^{i(\pi + 2k\pi)}$. Roots are $e^{i\pi/5}, e^{i3\pi/5}, e^{i\pi}, e^{i7\pi/5}, e^{i9\pi/5}$.
Real roots: $1, -1$ (from $x^4=1$) and $-1$ (from $x^5=-1$). Distinct real roots are $1, -1$,so $n=2$.
Complex roots: $i, -i$ (arg $\pi/2, 3\pi/2$),$e^{i\pi/5}$ (arg $36^{\circ}$),$e^{i3\pi/5}$ (arg $108^{\circ}$),$e^{i7\pi/5}$ (arg $252^{\circ}$),$e^{i9\pi/5}$ (arg $324^{\circ}$).
$m=2$ (roots $i, -i$). $k=1$ (root $e^{i3\pi/5}$).
$m \cdot n \cdot k = 2 \times 2 \times 1 = 4$.
Given the options,there might be a misinterpretation of distinct roots. If we count total roots including multiplicity: $n=3$ (real roots $1, -1, -1$),$m=2$,$k=1$. Then $3 \times 2 \times 1 = 6$.
172
MediumMCQ
If $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are non-real roots of $x^3-x^2-x-2=0$,then $\alpha^{2020}+\beta^{2020}+\alpha^{2020} \cdot \beta^{2020}=$
A
$1$
B
$2020$
C
$1+\alpha+\beta$
D
$-1$

Solution

(C) Given equation is $x^3-x^2-x-2=0$.
By testing $x=2$,we get $8-4-2-2=0$,so $(x-2)$ is a factor.
Dividing by $(x-2)$,we get $(x-2)(x^2+x+1)=0$.
The non-real roots $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are the roots of $x^2+x+1=0$.
These are the complex cube roots of unity,$\omega$ and $\omega^2$,where $\omega^3=1$ and $1+\omega+\omega^2=0$.
We need to evaluate $\alpha^{2020}+\beta^{2020}+\alpha^{2020} \cdot \beta^{2020}$.
Since $\alpha=\omega$ and $\beta=\omega^2$,we have $\alpha^{2020}=\omega^{2020}=\omega^{3 \times 673 + 1}=\omega$ and $\beta^{2020}=(\omega^2)^{2020}=\omega^{4040}=\omega^{3 \times 1346 + 2}=\omega^2$.
Thus,$\alpha^{2020}+\beta^{2020}+\alpha^{2020} \cdot \beta^{2020} = \omega + \omega^2 + \omega \cdot \omega^2 = \omega + \omega^2 + \omega^3 = \omega + \omega^2 + 1 = 0$.
However,looking at the options,$1+\alpha+\beta = 1 + \omega + \omega^2 = 0$.
Therefore,the expression equals $0$,which is equivalent to $1+\alpha+\beta$.
173
MediumMCQ
If $\alpha$ is a non-real root of $x^7=1$,then $\alpha(1+\alpha)(1+\alpha^2+\alpha^4) = $
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$-1$
D
$-2$

Solution

(C) Given that $\alpha$ is a non-real root of $x^7=1$,we have $\alpha^7=1$ and $\alpha \neq 1$.
Expanding the expression:
$\alpha(1+\alpha)(1+\alpha^2+\alpha^4) = \alpha(1+\alpha^2+\alpha^4+\alpha+\alpha^3+\alpha^5)$
$= \alpha + \alpha^3 + \alpha^5 + \alpha^2 + \alpha^4 + \alpha^6$
$= \alpha + \alpha^2 + \alpha^3 + \alpha^4 + \alpha^5 + \alpha^6$
This is a geometric series sum:
$= \frac{\alpha(1-\alpha^6)}{1-\alpha} = \frac{\alpha-\alpha^7}{1-\alpha}$
Since $\alpha^7=1$,we have:
$= \frac{\alpha-1}{1-\alpha} = -1$.
174
MediumMCQ
All the values of $(8i)^{\frac{1}{3}}$ are
A
$\pm(\sqrt{3}+i), -2i$
B
$\pm \sqrt{3}+i, -2i$
C
$\pm \sqrt{3}-i, -2i$
D
$\pm(2+i), i$

Solution

(B) Let $z = 8i = 8(\cos \frac{\pi}{2} + i \sin \frac{\pi}{2}) = 8e^{i(\frac{\pi}{2} + 2k\pi)}$ for $k = 0, 1, 2$.
Taking the cube root,$z^{\frac{1}{3}} = 2e^{i(\frac{\pi}{6} + \frac{2k\pi}{3})}$.
For $k=0$: $2e^{i\frac{\pi}{6}} = 2(\cos \frac{\pi}{6} + i \sin \frac{\pi}{6}) = 2(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} + i \frac{1}{2}) = \sqrt{3} + i$.
For $k=1$: $2e^{i(\frac{\pi}{6} + \frac{2\pi}{3})} = 2e^{i\frac{5\pi}{6}} = 2(\cos \frac{5\pi}{6} + i \sin \frac{5\pi}{6}) = 2(-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} + i \frac{1}{2}) = -\sqrt{3} + i$.
For $k=2$: $2e^{i(\frac{\pi}{6} + \frac{4\pi}{3})} = 2e^{i\frac{9\pi}{6}} = 2e^{i\frac{3\pi}{2}} = 2(0 - i) = -2i$.
Thus,the values are $\pm \sqrt{3} + i, -2i$.
175
EasyMCQ
The product of the four values of $(1+i \sqrt{3})^{3/4}$ is
A
$-8i$
B
$i$
C
$-8$
D
$8$

Solution

(D) Let $z = (1+i \sqrt{3})^{3/4}$.
We know that for a complex number $w = z^n$,where $n = p/q$,the product of the $q$ values is given by $(-1)^{q-1} (z^p)$.
Alternatively,let $z = r^{3/4} e^{i(3\theta/4 + 3k\pi/2)}$ for $k = 0, 1, 2, 3$.
The product of these four values is $P = \prod_{k=0}^{3} r^{3/4} e^{i(3\theta/4 + 3k\pi/2)} = (r^{3/4})^4 e^{i \sum_{k=0}^{3} (3\theta/4 + 3k\pi/2)}$.
Here,$r = |1+i\sqrt{3}| = \sqrt{1^2 + (\sqrt{3})^2} = 2$.
So,$r^3 = 2^3 = 8$.
The product is $8 \times e^{i(3\theta + 3\pi/2(0+1+2+3))} = 8 \times e^{i(3\theta + 9\pi)}$.
Since $e^{i9\pi} = -1$,the product is $8 \times e^{i3\theta} \times (-1) = -8(e^{i\theta})^3$.
Given $1+i\sqrt{3} = 2e^{i\pi/3}$,we have $e^{i\theta} = e^{i\pi/3}$.
Thus,$(e^{i\theta})^3 = e^{i\pi} = -1$.
Therefore,the product is $-8 \times (-1) = 8$.
176
MediumMCQ
If $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are the roots of the quadratic equation $x^2+x+1=0$,then the equation whose roots are $\alpha^{2021}$ and $\beta^{2021}$ is given by $.......$
A
$x^2-x+1=0$
B
$x^2+x-1=0$
C
$x^2-x-1=0$
D
$x^2+x+1=0$

Solution

(D) For the quadratic equation $x^2+x+1=0$,the roots are the complex cube roots of unity,$\omega$ and $\omega^2$.
Thus,$\alpha = \omega$ and $\beta = \omega^2$.
We need to find the equation with roots $\alpha^{2021}$ and $\beta^{2021}$.
Since $\omega^3 = 1$,we have $\alpha^{2021} = \omega^{2021} = (\omega^3)^{673} \cdot \omega^2 = \omega^2$.
Similarly,$\beta^{2021} = (\omega^2)^{2021} = \omega^{4042} = (\omega^3)^{1347} \cdot \omega = \omega$.
The new roots are $\omega^2$ and $\omega$.
The quadratic equation with roots $\omega$ and $\omega^2$ is given by $x^2 - (\omega + \omega^2)x + \omega \cdot \omega^2 = 0$.
Since $1 + \omega + \omega^2 = 0$,we have $\omega + \omega^2 = -1$ and $\omega^3 = 1$.
Substituting these values,we get $x^2 - (-1)x + 1 = 0$,which simplifies to $x^2 + x + 1 = 0$.
177
MediumMCQ
$(-i+\sqrt{3})^{300}+(-i-\sqrt{3})^{300}=$
A
$2^{300}$
B
$2^{301}$
C
$2^{100}$
D
$-2^{300}$

Solution

(B) Let $z_1 = -i+\sqrt{3}$ and $z_2 = -i-\sqrt{3}$.
We can write $z_1 = -i(1+i\sqrt{3})$ and $z_2 = i(1-i\sqrt{3})$.
Alternatively,note that $z_1 = -i(1+i\sqrt{3}) = -2i(\frac{1}{2} + i\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}) = -2i e^{i\pi/3}$.
$z_1^{300} = (-2i)^{300} (e^{i\pi/3})^{300} = 2^{300} (i)^{300} e^{i100\pi} = 2^{300} (1) (1) = 2^{300}$.
Similarly,$z_2 = -i(1-i\sqrt{3}) = -2i(\frac{1}{2} - i\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}) = -2i e^{-i\pi/3}$.
$z_2^{300} = (-2i)^{300} (e^{-i\pi/3})^{300} = 2^{300} (i)^{300} e^{-i100\pi} = 2^{300} (1) (1) = 2^{300}$.
Thus,$z_1^{300} + z_2^{300} = 2^{300} + 2^{300} = 2 \times 2^{300} = 2^{301}$.
Hence,option $(B)$ is correct.
178
DifficultMCQ
If $\alpha$ is a non-real root of $x^6=1$,then $\frac{\alpha^5+\alpha^3+\alpha+1}{\alpha^2+1}$ is equal to
A
$\alpha^2$
B
$0$
C
$-\alpha^2$
D
$\alpha$

Solution

(C) Given that $x^6 = 1$,we have $x^6 - 1 = 0$.
This can be factored as $(x^2-1)(x^4+x^2+1) = 0$ or $(x-1)(x^5+x^4+x^3+x^2+x+1) = 0$.
Since $\alpha$ is a non-real root of $x^6=1$,it satisfies the equation $x^5+x^4+x^3+x^2+x+1=0$.
Therefore,$\alpha^5+\alpha^4+\alpha^3+\alpha^2+\alpha+1=0$.
We can rearrange the terms as:
$\alpha^5+\alpha^3+\alpha+1 = -(\alpha^4+\alpha^2)$
$\alpha^5+\alpha^3+\alpha+1 = -\alpha^2(\alpha^2+1)$
Dividing both sides by $(\alpha^2+1)$,we get:
$\frac{\alpha^5+\alpha^3+\alpha+1}{\alpha^2+1} = -\alpha^2$.
179
EasyMCQ
If $1, \omega, \omega^2$ are the cube roots of unity and $(x+y)(x \omega+y \omega^2)(x \omega^2+y \omega)=f(x, y)$,then $f(2, 3)=$
A
$16$
B
$24$
C
$35$
D
$45$

Solution

(C) Given $f(x, y) = (x+y)(x \omega + y \omega^2)(x \omega^2 + y \omega)$.
We know that $(x \omega + y \omega^2)(x \omega^2 + y \omega) = x^2 \omega^3 + xy \omega^2 + xy \omega^4 + y^2 \omega^3 = x^2 + xy(\omega^2 + \omega) + y^2 = x^2 - xy + y^2$ (since $1 + \omega + \omega^2 = 0$ and $\omega^3 = 1$).
Thus,$f(x, y) = (x+y)(x^2 - xy + y^2) = x^3 + y^3$.
Substituting $x = 2$ and $y = 3$:
$f(2, 3) = 2^3 + 3^3 = 8 + 27 = 35$.
180
DifficultMCQ
If $z^2+z+1=0$,where $z$ is a complex number,then $\left(z+\frac{1}{z}\right)^3+\left(z^4+\frac{1}{z^4}\right)^3$ is equal to
A
$1$
B
$0$
C
-$1$
D
-$2$

Solution

(D) Given,$z^2+z+1=0$.
Since $z^2+z+1=0$,we have $z^2+1=-z$.
Dividing by $z$,we get $z+\frac{1}{z}=-1$.
Thus,$\left(z+\frac{1}{z}\right)^3 = (-1)^3 = -1$.
Also,$z^3=1$ (since $z$ is a cube root of unity).
Then $z^4 = z^3 \cdot z = z$.
So,$z^4+\frac{1}{z^4} = z+\frac{1}{z} = -1$.
Therefore,$\left(z^4+\frac{1}{z^4}\right)^3 = (-1)^3 = -1$.
Adding these results,$\left(z+\frac{1}{z}\right)^3+\left(z^4+\frac{1}{z^4}\right)^3 = -1 + (-1) = -2$.
181
MediumMCQ
If $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are the roots of the equation $x^2-x+1=0$,then $\alpha^{2009}+\beta^{2009}$ is equal to
A
-$2$
B
-$1$
C
$1$
D
$2$

Solution

(C) Given the quadratic equation $x^2-x+1=0$.
The roots are $x = \frac{1 \pm \sqrt{1-4}}{2} = \frac{1 \pm i\sqrt{3}}{2} = -\omega$ and $-\omega^2$,where $\omega$ is the complex cube root of unity.
Let $\alpha = -\omega$ and $\beta = -\omega^2$.
We need to calculate $\alpha^{2009} + \beta^{2009} = (-\omega)^{2009} + (-\omega^2)^{2009}$.
This simplifies to $-(\omega^{2009} + \omega^{4018})$.
Since $\omega^3 = 1$,we have $\omega^{2009} = \omega^{3 \times 669 + 2} = \omega^2$ and $\omega^{4018} = \omega^{3 \times 1339 + 1} = \omega$.
Thus,$\alpha^{2009} + \beta^{2009} = -(\omega^2 + \omega)$.
Using the identity $1 + \omega + \omega^2 = 0$,we get $\omega^2 + \omega = -1$.
Therefore,$\alpha^{2009} + \beta^{2009} = -(-1) = 1$.
182
EasyMCQ
If $2 \alpha = -1 - i \sqrt{3}$ and $2 \beta = -1 + i \sqrt{3}$,then $5 \alpha^4 + 5 \beta^4 + 7 \alpha^{-1} \beta^{-1}$ is equal to
A
-$1$
B
-$2$
C
$0$
D
$2$

Solution

(D) Given $2 \alpha = -1 - i \sqrt{3}$ and $2 \beta = -1 + i \sqrt{3}$.
Note that $\alpha = \omega$ and $\beta = \omega^2$ (or vice versa),where $\omega$ is the complex cube root of unity.
Thus,$\alpha + \beta = -1$ and $\alpha \beta = 1$.
We need to evaluate $5 \alpha^4 + 5 \beta^4 + \frac{7}{\alpha \beta}$.
Since $\alpha^3 = 1$ and $\beta^3 = 1$,we have $\alpha^4 = \alpha$ and $\beta^4 = \beta$.
So,$5 \alpha^4 + 5 \beta^4 + \frac{7}{\alpha \beta} = 5(\alpha + \beta) + \frac{7}{1}$.
Substituting $\alpha + \beta = -1$,we get $5(-1) + 7 = -5 + 7 = 2$.
183
MediumMCQ
If $\alpha_1, \alpha_2, \alpha_3, \ldots, \alpha_n$ are real numbers,$\alpha_1 \neq 0$ and $z = \cos \theta + i \sin \theta$ is a root of the equation $\alpha_1 + \alpha_2 z + \alpha_3 z^2 + \ldots + \alpha_n z^{n-1} + z^n = 0$,then $\alpha_1 \cos n \theta + \alpha_2 \cos (n-1) \theta + \ldots + \alpha_n \cos \theta =$
A
$1+i$
B
$1$
C
$-1$
D
$1-i$

Solution

(C) Given the equation $\alpha_1 + \alpha_2 z + \alpha_3 z^2 + \ldots + \alpha_n z^{n-1} + z^n = 0$.
Since $z = \cos \theta + i \sin \theta = e^{i \theta}$,we have $z^n = \cos n \theta + i \sin n \theta$.
Substituting $z$ into the equation: $\alpha_1 + \alpha_2 e^{i \theta} + \alpha_3 e^{i 2 \theta} + \ldots + \alpha_n e^{i (n-1) \theta} + e^{i n \theta} = 0$.
Multiply the entire equation by $e^{-i n \theta}$:
$\alpha_1 e^{-i n \theta} + \alpha_2 e^{-i (n-1) \theta} + \ldots + \alpha_n e^{-i \theta} + 1 = 0$.
Taking the real part of this equation:
$\alpha_1 \cos (-n \theta) + \alpha_2 \cos (-(n-1) \theta) + \ldots + \alpha_n \cos (-\theta) + 1 = 0$.
Since $\cos (-x) = \cos x$,this simplifies to:
$\alpha_1 \cos n \theta + \alpha_2 \cos (n-1) \theta + \ldots + \alpha_n \cos \theta + 1 = 0$.
Therefore,$\alpha_1 \cos n \theta + \alpha_2 \cos (n-1) \theta + \ldots + \alpha_n \cos \theta = -1$.
184
EasyMCQ
If $z = \left(\frac{\sqrt{3}+i}{2}\right)^5 + \left(\frac{\sqrt{3}-i}{2}\right)^5$, then
A
$\operatorname{Re}(z) > 0, \operatorname{Im}(z) < 0$
B
$\operatorname{Re}(z) > 0, \operatorname{Im}(z) > 0$
C
$\operatorname{Re}(z) = 0$
D
$\operatorname{Im}(z) = 0$

Solution

(D) Let $\omega = \frac{\sqrt{3}+i}{2} = \cos\left(\frac{\pi}{6}\right) + i\sin\left(\frac{\pi}{6}\right) = e^{i\pi/6}$.
Then the given expression is $z = (e^{i\pi/6})^5 + (e^{-i\pi/6})^5$.
$z = e^{i5\pi/6} + e^{-i5\pi/6}$.
Using the identity $e^{i\theta} + e^{-i\theta} = 2\cos(\theta)$, we get $z = 2\cos\left(\frac{5\pi}{6}\right)$.
Since $\cos\left(\frac{5\pi}{6}\right) = -\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$, we have $z = 2\left(-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\right) = -\sqrt{3}$.
Since $z = -\sqrt{3} + 0i$, the imaginary part $\operatorname{Im}(z) = 0$.
185
DifficultMCQ
If $z \in \mathbb{C}$ and $i z^3+4 z^2-z+4 i=0$,then a complex root of this equation having minimum magnitude is
A
$4 i$
B
$\frac{1-i}{\sqrt{2}}$
C
$\frac{\sqrt{3}+i}{2}$
D
$\frac{1+i}{\sqrt{2}}$

Solution

(B) Given the complex equation:
$i z^3+4 z^2-z+4 i=0$
Grouping the terms:
$z^2(i z+4) - 1(z - 4i) = 0$
Wait,let us factorize correctly:
$i z^3 + 4 z^2 - z + 4 i = 0$
$z^2(i z + 4) + i(i z + 4) = 0$
$(i z + 4)(z^2 + i) = 0$
This gives $z = \frac{-4}{i} = 4i$ or $z^2 = -i$.
For $z^2 = -i$,we write $-i$ in polar form: $z^2 = \cos(\frac{3\pi}{2}) + i \sin(\frac{3\pi}{2})$.
Using De Moivre's theorem,$z = \cos(\frac{3\pi}{4} + k\pi) + i \sin(\frac{3\pi}{4} + k\pi)$ for $k=0, 1$.
For $k=0$,$z = \cos(\frac{3\pi}{4}) + i \sin(\frac{3\pi}{4}) = -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} + i \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$.
For $k=1$,$z = \cos(\frac{7\pi}{4}) + i \sin(\frac{7\pi}{4}) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} - i \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$.
The magnitudes are $|4i| = 4$ and $|z| = \sqrt{(\pm \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}})^2 + (\mp \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}})^2} = \sqrt{\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{2}} = 1$.
Thus,the roots with minimum magnitude are $\pm(\frac{1-i}{\sqrt{2}})$.
Comparing with options,$\frac{1-i}{\sqrt{2}}$ is the correct choice.
186
MediumMCQ
If $z=x+iy$, $x^2+y^2=1$ and $z_1=ze^{i\theta}$, then $\frac{z_1^{2n}-1}{z_1^{2n}+1}=$
A
$-i \tan n(\theta+\tan^{-1}(\frac{y}{x}))$
B
$i \cot (n(\theta+\tan^{-1} \frac{y}{x}))$
C
$i \tan n(\theta+\tan^{-1} \frac{x}{y})$
D
$i \tan (n(\theta+\tan^{-1} \frac{y}{x}))$

Solution

(D) Given $z=x+iy$ and $x^2+y^2=1$, we can write $z=e^{i\phi}$ where $\phi = \tan^{-1}(\frac{y}{x})$.
$z_1 = ze^{i\theta} = e^{i\phi}e^{i\theta} = e^{i(\phi+\theta)}$.
Then $z_1^{2n} = e^{i2n(\phi+\theta)}$.
Consider the expression $\frac{z_1^{2n}-1}{z_1^{2n}+1} = \frac{e^{i2n(\phi+\theta)}-1}{e^{i2n(\phi+\theta)}+1}$.
Multiply numerator and denominator by $e^{-in(\phi+\theta)}$:
$= \frac{e^{in(\phi+\theta)} - e^{-in(\phi+\theta)}}{e^{in(\phi+\theta)} + e^{-in(\phi+\theta)}} = \frac{2i \sin(n(\phi+\theta))}{2 \cos(n(\phi+\theta))}$.
$= i \tan(n(\phi+\theta)) = i \tan(n(\theta+\tan^{-1}(\frac{y}{x})))$.
187
EasyMCQ
If $n$ is an integer and $Z = \cos \theta + i \sin \theta$,where $\theta \neq (2n + 1) \frac{\pi}{2}$,then $\frac{1 + Z^{2n}}{1 - Z^{2n}} = $
A
$i \tan n \theta$
B
$i \cot n \theta$
C
$-i \tan n \theta$
D
$-i \cot n \theta$

Solution

(D) Given $Z = \cos \theta + i \sin \theta$.
By De Moivre's Theorem,$Z^{2n} = \cos(2n\theta) + i \sin(2n\theta)$.
Substituting this into the expression:
$\frac{1 + Z^{2n}}{1 - Z^{2n}} = \frac{1 + \cos(2n\theta) + i \sin(2n\theta)}{1 - (\cos(2n\theta) + i \sin(2n\theta))} = \frac{1 + \cos(2n\theta) + i \sin(2n\theta)}{1 - \cos(2n\theta) - i \sin(2n\theta)}$.
Using half-angle identities $1 + \cos(2A) = 2 \cos^2 A$ and $1 - \cos(2A) = 2 \sin^2 A$,and $\sin(2A) = 2 \sin A \cos A$:
$= \frac{2 \cos^2(n\theta) + 2i \sin(n\theta) \cos(n\theta)}{2 \sin^2(n\theta) - 2i \sin(n\theta) \cos(n\theta)} = \frac{2 \cos(n\theta) [\cos(n\theta) + i \sin(n\theta)]}{2i \sin(n\theta) [-i \sin(n\theta) + \cos(n\theta)]}$.
$= \frac{\cos(n\theta)}{i \sin(n\theta)} = -i \cot(n\theta)$.
188
MediumMCQ
One of the $15^{\text{th}}$ roots of $-1$ is
A
$\operatorname{cis} 0$
B
$\operatorname{cis} \frac{14 \pi}{15}$
C
$\operatorname{cis} \frac{13 \pi}{15}$
D
$\operatorname{cis} \frac{8 \pi}{15}$

Solution

(C) The $n^{\text{th}}$ roots of a complex number $z = r(\cos \theta + i \sin \theta)$ are given by $z_k = r^{1/n} \operatorname{cis} \left( \frac{\theta + 2k\pi}{n} \right)$ for $k = 0, 1, \dots, n-1$.
For $z = -1$,we have $r = 1$ and $\theta = \pi$.
Thus,the $15^{\text{th}}$ roots are $\operatorname{cis} \left( \frac{\pi + 2k\pi}{15} \right)$ for $k = 0, 1, \dots, 14$.
For $k = 6$,the root is $\operatorname{cis} \left( \frac{\pi + 12\pi}{15} \right) = \operatorname{cis} \left( \frac{13\pi}{15} \right)$.
189
MediumMCQ
If $n$ is a positive integer,then $(1+i \sqrt{3})^n+(1-i \sqrt{3})^n$ is equal to
A
$2^{n-1} \cos \frac{n \pi}{3}$
B
$2^n \cos \frac{n \pi}{3}$
C
$2^{n+1} \cos \frac{n \pi}{3}$
D
$2^{2 n} \cos \frac{n \pi}{3}$

Solution

(C) Let $z = 1 \pm i \sqrt{3}$. We can write $z$ in polar form as $2(\cos \frac{\pi}{3} \pm i \sin \frac{\pi}{3})$.
Then,$(1+i \sqrt{3})^n + (1-i \sqrt{3})^n = [2(\cos \frac{\pi}{3} + i \sin \frac{\pi}{3})]^n + [2(\cos \frac{\pi}{3} - i \sin \frac{\pi}{3})]^n$.
Using De Moivre's Theorem,this becomes $2^n(\cos \frac{n \pi}{3} + i \sin \frac{n \pi}{3}) + 2^n(\cos \frac{n \pi}{3} - i \sin \frac{n \pi}{3})$.
Simplifying the expression,we get $2^n(2 \cos \frac{n \pi}{3}) = 2^{n+1} \cos \frac{n \pi}{3}$.
190
MediumMCQ
$\sum_{k=1}^6\left(\sin \frac{2 \pi k}{7}-i \cos \frac{2 \pi k}{7}\right)=$
A
-$1$
B
$0$
C
$i$
D
$-i$

Solution

(C) We have the expression $S = \sum_{k=1}^6 \left(\sin \frac{2 \pi k}{7} - i \cos \frac{2 \pi k}{7}\right)$.
Factoring out $-i$,we get $S = -i \sum_{k=1}^6 \left(\cos \frac{2 \pi k}{7} + i \sin \frac{2 \pi k}{7}\right)$.
Using Euler's formula $e^{i\theta} = \cos \theta + i \sin \theta$,we have $S = -i \sum_{k=1}^6 e^{i \frac{2 \pi k}{7}}$.
Let $\omega = e^{i \frac{2 \pi}{7}}$. Then the sum is $S = -i \sum_{k=1}^6 \omega^k$.
Since $\omega$ is a $7^{th}$ root of unity,$1 + \omega + \omega^2 + \omega^3 + \omega^4 + \omega^5 + \omega^6 = 0$.
Therefore,$\sum_{k=1}^6 \omega^k = -1$.
Substituting this into the expression for $S$,we get $S = -i(-1) = i$.
191
MediumMCQ
If $z=\frac{\sqrt{3}+i}{2}$,then $\left(z^{101}+i^{103}\right)^{105}=$
A
$z$
B
$z^2$
C
$z^3$
D
$-z$

Solution

(C) Given $z = \frac{\sqrt{3}+i}{2} = \cos\left(\frac{\pi}{6}\right) + i\sin\left(\frac{\pi}{6}\right) = e^{i\pi/6}$.
$z^{101} = e^{i(101\pi/6)} = e^{i(16\pi + 5\pi/6)} = e^{i5\pi/6} = \cos\left(\frac{5\pi}{6}\right) + i\sin\left(\frac{5\pi}{6}\right) = -\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} + \frac{i}{2}$.
Also,$i^{103} = i^{100} \cdot i^3 = 1 \cdot (-i) = -i$.
Thus,$z^{101} + i^{103} = -\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} + \frac{i}{2} - i = -\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} - \frac{i}{2} = -\left(\frac{\sqrt{3}+i}{2}\right) = -z$.
Therefore,$\left(z^{101} + i^{103}\right)^{105} = (-z)^{105} = -z^{105}$.
Since $z = e^{i\pi/6}$,$z^{105} = e^{i(105\pi/6)} = e^{i(17\pi + 3\pi/6)} = e^{i(17\pi + \pi/2)} = e^{i17\pi} \cdot e^{i\pi/2} = (-1) \cdot i = -i$.
Wait,let us re-evaluate: $-z^{105} = -\left(e^{i\pi/6}\right)^{105} = -e^{i(17\pi + \pi/2)} = -(-1 \cdot i) = i$.
Actually,$z^3 = e^{i(3\pi/6)} = e^{i\pi/2} = i$. Thus,$-z^{105} = -(-z^3) = z^3$ is incorrect. Let us re-calculate: $(-z)^{105} = -z^{105} = -(e^{i\pi/6})^{105} = -e^{i(17\pi + \pi/2)} = -(-1 \cdot i) = i$. Since $z^3 = i$,the answer is $z^3$.
192
DifficultMCQ
For $n \in Z^{+}$,$(1+\sin \theta+i \cos \theta)^n+(1+\sin \theta-i \cos \theta)^n=$
A
$2^{n+1} \cdot \cos ^n\left(\frac{\pi}{4}-\frac{\theta}{2}\right) \cos \left(\frac{n \pi}{4}-\frac{\theta}{2}\right)$
B
$2^{n+1} \cdot \cos ^n\left(\frac{\pi}{4}-\frac{\theta}{2}\right) \cdot \sin \left(\frac{n \pi}{4}-\frac{\theta}{2}\right)$
C
$2^{n+1} \cdot \cos ^n\left(\frac{\pi}{4}-\frac{\theta}{2}\right) \cos \left(\frac{n \pi}{4}-\frac{n \theta}{2}\right)$
D
$2^{n+1} \cdot \cos ^n\left(\frac{\pi}{4}-\frac{\theta}{2}\right) \sin \left(\frac{n \pi}{4}-\frac{n \theta}{2}\right)$

Solution

(C) Let $z = 1+\sin \theta+i \cos \theta$. We can write this as $z = 1+\cos(\frac{\pi}{2}-\theta) + i\sin(\frac{\pi}{2}-\theta)$.
Using the identities $1+\cos(2A) = 2\cos^2(A)$ and $\sin(2A) = 2\sin(A)\cos(A)$,where $A = \frac{\pi}{4}-\frac{\theta}{2}$,we get:
$z = 2\cos^2(\frac{\pi}{4}-\frac{\theta}{2}) + 2i\sin(\frac{\pi}{4}-\frac{\theta}{2})\cos(\frac{\pi}{4}-\frac{\theta}{2})$
$z = 2\cos(\frac{\pi}{4}-\frac{\theta}{2}) [\cos(\frac{\pi}{4}-\frac{\theta}{2}) + i\sin(\frac{\pi}{4}-\frac{\theta}{2})]$
Then $z^n = 2^n \cos^n(\frac{\pi}{4}-\frac{\theta}{2}) [\cos(\frac{n\pi}{4}-\frac{n\theta}{2}) + i\sin(\frac{n\pi}{4}-\frac{n\theta}{2})]$.
Similarly,the conjugate term is $\bar{z}^n = 2^n \cos^n(\frac{\pi}{4}-\frac{\theta}{2}) [\cos(\frac{n\pi}{4}-\frac{n\theta}{2}) - i\sin(\frac{n\pi}{4}-\frac{n\theta}{2})]$.
Adding these two expressions:
$z^n + \bar{z}^n = 2^n \cos^n(\frac{\pi}{4}-\frac{\theta}{2}) [2\cos(\frac{n\pi}{4}-\frac{n\theta}{2})]$
$= 2^{n+1} \cos^n(\frac{\pi}{4}-\frac{\theta}{2}) \cos(\frac{n\pi}{4}-\frac{n\theta}{2})$.
193
EasyMCQ
If $z = \frac{\sqrt{3} + i}{2}$,then $\left(z^{101} + i^{103}\right)^{105} = $
A
$z$
B
$z^2$
C
$i$
D
$-z$

Solution

(C) Given,$z = \frac{\sqrt{3} + i}{2} = \cos \left(\frac{\pi}{6}\right) + i \sin \left(\frac{\pi}{6}\right)$.
Using De Moivre's Theorem,$z^{101} = \cos \left(\frac{101\pi}{6}\right) + i \sin \left(\frac{101\pi}{6}\right)$.
Since $\frac{101\pi}{6} = 17\pi - \frac{\pi}{6}$,we have $z^{101} = \cos \left(17\pi - \frac{\pi}{6}\right) + i \sin \left(17\pi - \frac{\pi}{6}\right) = -\cos \left(\frac{\pi}{6}\right) + i \sin \left(\frac{\pi}{6}\right) = \frac{-\sqrt{3} + i}{2}$.
Also,$i^{103} = i^{100} \times i^3 = 1 \times (-i) = -i$.
Thus,$z^{101} + i^{103} = \frac{-\sqrt{3} + i}{2} - i = \frac{-\sqrt{3} - i}{2} = -\left(\frac{\sqrt{3} + i}{2}\right) = -z$.
Therefore,$\left(z^{101} + i^{103}\right)^{105} = (-z)^{105} = -z^{105}$.
$z^{105} = \left(\cos \frac{\pi}{6} + i \sin \frac{\pi}{6}\right)^{105} = \cos \frac{105\pi}{6} + i \sin \frac{105\pi}{6} = \cos \frac{35\pi}{2} + i \sin \frac{35\pi}{2}$.
Since $\frac{35\pi}{2} = 18\pi - \frac{\pi}{2}$,we have $z^{105} = \cos \left(-\frac{\pi}{2}\right) + i \sin \left(-\frac{\pi}{2}\right) = 0 - i = -i$.
Finally,$-z^{105} = -(-i) = i$.
194
DifficultMCQ
$\sum_{n=1}^{20} \left[ \sin \left( \frac{2n\pi}{21} \right) - i \cos \left( \frac{2n\pi}{21} \right) \right] = $
A
$1$
B
$-1$
C
$i$
D
$-i$

Solution

(C) We can rewrite the expression as: $\sum_{n=1}^{20} \left[ \sin \left( \frac{2n\pi}{21} \right) - i \cos \left( \frac{2n\pi}{21} \right) \right] = -i \sum_{n=1}^{20} \left[ \cos \left( \frac{2n\pi}{21} \right) + i \sin \left( \frac{2n\pi}{21} \right) \right]$.
Using Euler's formula,$e^{i\theta} = \cos \theta + i \sin \theta$,the expression becomes $-i \sum_{n=1}^{20} e^{i(2n\pi/21)}$.
Let $\omega = e^{i(2\pi/21)}$. Then the sum is $-i \sum_{n=1}^{20} \omega^n$.
This is a geometric series with $20$ terms,where the first term is $\omega$ and the common ratio is $\omega$.
The sum is $\omega \frac{1-\omega^{20}}{1-\omega}$.
Since $\omega^{21} = e^{i(2\pi)} = 1$,we have $\omega^{20} = \omega^{-1} = \frac{1}{\omega}$.
Thus,the sum is $-i \left( \frac{\omega - \omega^{21}}{1-\omega} \right) = -i \left( \frac{\omega - 1}{1-\omega} \right) = -i (-1) = i$.
195
MediumMCQ
$\left(\frac{1+\cos \frac{\pi}{8}-i \sin \frac{\pi}{8}}{1+\cos \frac{\pi}{8}+i \sin \frac{\pi}{8}}\right)^8$ is equal to
A
$1$
B
$-1$
C
$2$
D
$\frac{1}{2}$

Solution

(B) Let $z = \frac{1+\cos \frac{\pi}{8}-i \sin \frac{\pi}{8}}{1+\cos \frac{\pi}{8}+i \sin \frac{\pi}{8}}$.
Using the half-angle formulas $1+\cos \theta = 2 \cos^2 \frac{\theta}{2}$ and $\sin \theta = 2 \sin \frac{\theta}{2} \cos \frac{\theta}{2}$:
$z = \frac{2 \cos^2 \frac{\pi}{16} - 2i \sin \frac{\pi}{16} \cos \frac{\pi}{16}}{2 \cos^2 \frac{\pi}{16} + 2i \sin \frac{\pi}{16} \cos \frac{\pi}{16}}$
$z = \frac{2 \cos \frac{\pi}{16} (\cos \frac{\pi}{16} - i \sin \frac{\pi}{16})}{2 \cos \frac{\pi}{16} (\cos \frac{\pi}{16} + i \sin \frac{\pi}{16})}$
$z = \frac{\cos \frac{\pi}{16} - i \sin \frac{\pi}{16}}{\cos \frac{\pi}{16} + i \sin \frac{\pi}{16}} = \frac{e^{-i \frac{\pi}{16}}}{e^{i \frac{\pi}{16}}} = e^{-i \frac{2\pi}{16}} = e^{-i \frac{\pi}{8}}$.
Now,$z^8 = (e^{-i \frac{\pi}{8}})^8 = e^{-i \pi}$.
Using Euler's formula $e^{i \theta} = \cos \theta + i \sin \theta$:
$e^{-i \pi} = \cos(-\pi) + i \sin(-\pi) = -1 + 0 = -1$.
196
DifficultMCQ
If $Z_r = \cos \left(\frac{\pi}{2^r}\right) + i \sin \left(\frac{\pi}{2^r}\right)$ for $r = 1, 2, 3, \ldots$,then the product $Z_1 Z_2 Z_3 \ldots \infty$ is equal to:
A
$-2$
B
$1$
C
$2$
D
$-1$

Solution

(D) Given $Z_r = \cos \left(\frac{\pi}{2^r}\right) + i \sin \left(\frac{\pi}{2^r}\right) = e^{i \frac{\pi}{2^r}}$.
The product is $P = Z_1 Z_2 Z_3 \ldots = e^{i \frac{\pi}{2^1}} \cdot e^{i \frac{\pi}{2^2}} \cdot e^{i \frac{\pi}{2^3}} \ldots$
Using the property of exponents,$P = e^{i \left( \frac{\pi}{2} + \frac{\pi}{4} + \frac{\pi}{8} + \ldots \right)}$.
The exponent is a geometric series with first term $a = \frac{\pi}{2}$ and common ratio $r = \frac{1}{2}$.
The sum of the infinite geometric series is $S = \frac{a}{1 - r} = \frac{\pi/2}{1 - 1/2} = \frac{\pi/2}{1/2} = \pi$.
Therefore,$P = e^{i \pi} = \cos \pi + i \sin \pi = -1 + i(0) = -1$.
197
MediumMCQ
$(\sqrt{\sqrt{2}+1} + i\sqrt{\sqrt{2}-1})^8 =$
A
$64$
B
$64i$
C
$-64$
D
$-64i$

Solution

(C) Let $z = \sqrt{\sqrt{2}+1} + i\sqrt{\sqrt{2}-1}$.
First,calculate $z^2 = (\sqrt{2}+1) - (\sqrt{2}-1) + 2i\sqrt{(\sqrt{2}+1)(\sqrt{2}-1)}$.
$z^2 = 2 + 2i\sqrt{2-1} = 2 + 2i$.
Now,$z^8 = (z^2)^4 = (2 + 2i)^4$.
$z^8 = [2(1+i)]^4 = 16(1+i)^4$.
Since $(1+i)^2 = 1 + 2i + i^2 = 2i$,we have $(1+i)^4 = (2i)^2 = 4i^2 = -4$.
Therefore,$z^8 = 16 \times (-4) = -64$.

4-1.Complex numbers — De Moivre's theorem and Roots of unity · Frequently Asked Questions

1Are these 4-1.Complex numbers questions useful for JEE and NEET?

Yes. All questions in this section are mapped to JEE Main and NEET exam patterns. Previous year questions from JEE Main, NEET, GUJCET and state-level exams are included with full solutions.

2Can I switch to Hindi or Gujarati for these questions?

Yes. Use the language tabs in the hero section or the sidebar to view the same questions and solutions in English, Hindi or Gujarati.

3How do I generate a question paper from this subtopic?

Use the Vedclass Exam Paper Generator — select the chapter and subtopic, set difficulty, and generate Sets A, B, C, D automatically. First 3 chapters of every subject are free.

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D papers from this chapter in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo
For Teachers & Institutes

Generate a 4-1.Complex numbers Exam Paper in 2 Minutes

Select subtopic & difficulty — Sets A, B, C, D auto-generated with No Repeat logic.

First 3 chapters of every subject are free — no payment required.