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