Chapter 10

Algebra and Trigonometry · 305 exercises

Problem 20

Find \(b\) so that the vectors \(\mathbf{v}=\mathbf{i}+\mathbf{j}\) and \(\mathbf{w}=\mathbf{i}+b \mathbf{j}\) are orthogonal.

4 step solution

Problem 20

Plot each complex number in the complex plane and write it in polar form and in exponential form. $$ 9 \sqrt{3}+9 i $$

6 step solution

Problem 20

Transform each polar equation to an equation in rectangular coordinates. Then identify and graph the equation. $$ r \cos \theta=4 $$

5 step solution

Problem 21

Decompose \(\mathbf{v}\) into two vectors \(\mathbf{v}_{1}\) and \(\mathbf{v}_{2}\), where \(\mathbf{v}_{1}\) is parallel to \(\mathbf{w}\), and \(\mathbf{v}_{2}\) is orthogonal to \(\mathbf{w}\). $$ \mathbf{v}=2 \mathbf{i}-3 \mathbf{j}, \quad \mathbf{w}=\mathbf{i}-\mathbf{j} $$

3 step solution

Problem 21

Plot each complex number in the complex plane and write it in polar form and in exponential form. $$ 3-4 i $$

6 step solution

Problem 21

Plot each point given in polar coordinates. $$ \left(3, \frac{\pi}{2}\right) $$

4 step solution

Problem 21

Transform each polar equation to an equation in rectangular coordinates. Then identify and graph the equation. $$ r \cos \theta=-2 $$

4 step solution

Problem 22

Decompose \(\mathbf{v}\) into two vectors \(\mathbf{v}_{1}\) and \(\mathbf{v}_{2}\), where \(\mathbf{v}_{1}\) is parallel to \(\mathbf{w}\), and \(\mathbf{v}_{2}\) is orthogonal to \(\mathbf{w}\). $$ \mathbf{v}=-3 \mathbf{i}+2 \mathbf{j}, \quad \mathbf{w}=2 \mathbf{i}+\mathbf{j} $$

4 step solution

Problem 22

Plot each complex number in the complex plane and write it in polar form and in exponential form. $$ 2+\sqrt{3} i $$

6 step solution

Problem 22

Plot each point given in polar coordinates. $$ \left(4, \frac{3 \pi}{2}\right) $$

6 step solution

Problem 22

Transform each polar equation to an equation in rectangular coordinates. Then identify and graph the equation. $$ r \sin \theta=-2 $$

4 step solution

Problem 23

Decompose \(\mathbf{v}\) into two vectors \(\mathbf{v}_{1}\) and \(\mathbf{v}_{2}\), where \(\mathbf{v}_{1}\) is parallel to \(\mathbf{w}\), and \(\mathbf{v}_{2}\) is orthogonal to \(\mathbf{w}\). $$ \mathbf{v}=\mathbf{i}-\mathbf{j}, \quad \mathbf{w}=-\mathbf{i}-2 \mathbf{j} $$

3 step solution

Problem 24

Decompose \(\mathbf{v}\) into two vectors \(\mathbf{v}_{1}\) and \(\mathbf{v}_{2}\), where \(\mathbf{v}_{1}\) is parallel to \(\mathbf{w}\), and \(\mathbf{v}_{2}\) is orthogonal to \(\mathbf{w}\). $$ \mathbf{v}=2 \mathbf{i}-\mathbf{j}, \quad \mathbf{w}=\mathbf{i}-2 \mathbf{j} $$

5 step solution

Problem 24

Plot each complex number in the complex plane and write it in polar form and in exponential form. $$ \sqrt{5}-i $$

6 step solution

Problem 24

Plot each point given in polar coordinates. $$ (-3, \pi) $$

4 step solution

Problem 24

Transform each polar equation to an equation in rectangular coordinates. Then identify and graph the equation. $$ r=2 \sin \theta $$

7 step solution

Problem 25

Decompose \(\mathbf{v}\) into two vectors \(\mathbf{v}_{1}\) and \(\mathbf{v}_{2}\), where \(\mathbf{v}_{1}\) is parallel to \(\mathbf{w}\), and \(\mathbf{v}_{2}\) is orthogonal to \(\mathbf{w}\). $$ \mathbf{v}=3 \mathbf{i}+\mathbf{j}, \quad \mathbf{w}=-2 \mathbf{i}-\mathbf{j} $$

4 step solution

Problem 25

In Problems 25-36, write each complex number in rectangular form. $$ 2\left(\cos \frac{2 \pi}{3}+i \sin \frac{2 \pi}{3}\right) $$

6 step solution

Problem 25

Plot each point given in polar coordinates. $$ \left(6, \frac{\pi}{6}\right) $$

4 step solution

Problem 25

Transform each polar equation to an equation in rectangular coordinates. Then identify and graph the equation. $$ r=-4 \sin \theta $$

4 step solution

Problem 26

Decompose \(\mathbf{v}\) into two vectors \(\mathbf{v}_{1}\) and \(\mathbf{v}_{2}\), where \(\mathbf{v}_{1}\) is parallel to \(\mathbf{w}\), and \(\mathbf{v}_{2}\) is orthogonal to \(\mathbf{w}\). $$ \mathbf{v}=\mathbf{i}-3 \mathbf{j}, \quad \mathbf{w}=4 \mathbf{i}-\mathbf{j} $$

4 step solution

Problem 26

Write each complex number in rectangular form. $$ 3\left(\cos \frac{7 \pi}{6}+i \sin \frac{7 \pi}{6}\right) $$

5 step solution

Problem 26

Plot each point given in polar coordinates. $$ \left(5, \frac{5 \pi}{3}\right) $$

4 step solution

Problem 27

Find a vector of magnitude 15 that is parallel to \(4 \mathbf{i}-3 \mathbf{j}\)

3 step solution

Problem 27

The vector \(\mathbf{v}\) has initial point \(P\) and terminal point \(Q .\) Find its position vector. That is, express \(\mathbf{v}\) in the form \(a \mathbf{i}+b \mathbf{j} .\) $$ P=(0,0) ; \quad Q=(3,4) $$

4 step solution

Problem 27

Write each complex number in rectangular form. $$ 4 e^{i \frac{7 \pi}{4}} $$

6 step solution

Problem 28

Find a vector of magnitude 5 that is parallel to \(-12 \mathbf{i}+9 \mathbf{j}\)

3 step solution

Problem 28

The vector \(\mathbf{v}\) has initial point \(P\) and terminal point \(Q .\) Find its position vector. That is, express \(\mathbf{v}\) in the form \(a \mathbf{i}+b \mathbf{j} .\) $$ P=(0,0) ; \quad Q=(-3,-5) $$

3 step solution

Problem 28

Write each complex number in rectangular form. $$ 2 e^{i \frac{5 \pi}{6}} $$

6 step solution

Problem 28

Plot each point given in polar coordinates. $$ \left(-3, \frac{2 \pi}{3}\right) $$

4 step solution

Problem 28

Transform each polar equation to an equation in rectangular coordinates. Then identify and graph the equation. $$ r \csc \theta=8 $$

5 step solution

Problem 29

Computing Work Find the work done by a force of 3 pounds acting in a direction of \(60^{\circ}\) to the horizontal in moving an object 6 feet from (0,0) to (6,0)

4 step solution

Problem 29

The vector \(\mathbf{v}\) has initial point \(P\) and terminal point \(Q .\) Find its position vector. That is, express \(\mathbf{v}\) in the form \(a \mathbf{i}+b \mathbf{j} .\) $$ P=(3,2) ; \quad Q=(5,6) $$

4 step solution

Problem 29

Write each complex number in rectangular form. $$ 3\left(\cos \frac{3 \pi}{2}+i \sin \frac{3 \pi}{2}\right) $$

5 step solution

Problem 29

Plot each point given in polar coordinates. $$ \left(4,-\frac{2 \pi}{3}\right) $$

5 step solution

Problem 29

Transform each polar equation to an equation in rectangular coordinates. Then identify and graph the equation. $$ r \csc \theta=-2 $$

4 step solution

Problem 30

Computing Work A wagon is pulled horizontally by exerting a force of 20 pounds on the handle at an angle of \(30^{\circ}\) with the horizontal. How much work is done in moving the wagon 100 feet?

4 step solution

Problem 30

The vector \(\mathbf{v}\) has initial point \(P\) and terminal point \(Q .\) Find its position vector. That is, express \(\mathbf{v}\) in the form \(a \mathbf{i}+b \mathbf{j} .\) $$ P=(-3,2) ; \quad Q=(6,5) $$

4 step solution

Problem 30

Plot each point given in polar coordinates. $$ \left(2,-\frac{5 \pi}{4}\right) $$

4 step solution

Problem 30

Transform each polar equation to an equation in rectangular coordinates. Then identify and graph the equation. $$ r \sec \theta=-4 $$

3 step solution

Problem 31

Solar Energy The amount of energy collected by a solar panel depends on the intensity of the sun's rays and the area of the panel. Let the vector I represent the intensity, in watts per square centimeter, having the direction of the sun's rays. Let the vector \(\mathbf{A}\) represent the area, in square centimeters, whose direction is the orientation of a solar panel. See the figure. The total number of watts collected by the panel is given by \(W=|\mathbf{I} \cdot \mathbf{A}|\) Suppose that \(\mathbf{I}=\langle-0.02,-0.01\rangle\) and \(\mathbf{A}=\langle 300,400\rangle\) (a) Find \(\|\mathbf{I}\|\) and \(\|\mathbf{A}\|,\) and interpret the meaning of each. (b) Compute \(W\) and interpret its meaning. (c) If the solar panel is to collect the maximum number of watts, what must be true about I and \(\mathbf{A}\) ?

5 step solution

Problem 31

The vector \(\mathbf{v}\) has initial point \(P\) and terminal point \(Q .\) Find its position vector. That is, express \(\mathbf{v}\) in the form \(a \mathbf{i}+b \mathbf{j} .\) $$ P(-2,-1) ; \quad Q=(6,-2) $$

3 step solution

Problem 31

Write each complex number in rectangular form. $$ 7 e^{i \pi} $$

4 step solution

Problem 32

The vector \(\mathbf{v}\) has initial point \(P\) and terminal point \(Q .\) Find its position vector. That is, express \(\mathbf{v}\) in the form \(a \mathbf{i}+b \mathbf{j} .\) $$ P=(-1,4) ; \quad Q=(6,2) $$

3 step solution

Problem 32

Write each complex number in rectangular form. $$ 3 e^{i \frac{\pi}{2}} $$

6 step solution

Problem 32

Plot each point given in polar coordinates. $$ \left(-3,-\frac{3 \pi}{4}\right) $$

4 step solution

Problem 33

The vector \(\mathbf{v}\) has initial point \(P\) and terminal point \(Q .\) Find its position vector. That is, express \(\mathbf{v}\) in the form \(a \mathbf{i}+b \mathbf{j} .\) $$ P=(1,0) ; \quad Q=(0,1) $$

3 step solution

Problem 33

Write each complex number in rectangular form. $$ 0.2\left(\cos \frac{5 \pi}{9}+i \sin \frac{5 \pi}{9}\right) $$

6 step solution

Problem 33

Plot each point given in polar coordinates. $$ (-2,-\pi) $$

4 step solution

Problem 34

Braking Load A Chevrolet Silverado with a gross weight of 4500 pounds is parked on a street with a \(10^{\circ}\) grade. Find the magnitude of the force required to keep the Silverado from rolling down the hill. What is the magnitude of the force perpendicular to the hill?

4 step solution

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