Chapter 10

Algebra and Trigonometry · 305 exercises

Problem 64

Write the vector \(\mathbf{v}\) in the form \(\mathbf{ai}+ \mathbf{bj}\), given its magnitude \(\|\mathbf{v}\|\) and the angle \(\alpha\) it makes with the positive \(x\) -axis. \(\|\mathbf{v}\|=3, \quad \alpha=240^{\circ}\)

6 step solution

Problem 64

Find all the complex roots. Write your answers in exponential form. The complex fifth roots of \(-i\)

4 step solution

Problem 65

The rectangular coordinates of a point are given. Find polar coordinates for each point. $$ (5,5 \sqrt{3}) $$

4 step solution

Problem 65

Write the vector \(\mathbf{v}\) in the form \(\mathbf{ai}+ \mathbf{bj}\), given its magnitude \(\|\mathbf{v}\|\) and the angle \(\alpha\) it makes with the positive \(x\) -axis. \(\|\mathbf{v}\|=25, \quad \alpha=330^{\circ}\)

4 step solution

Problem 65

Find the four complex fourth roots of unity, \(1,\) and plot them.

5 step solution

Problem 66

The rectangular coordinates of a point are given. Find polar coordinates for each point. $$ \left(-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2},-\frac{1}{2}\right) $$

4 step solution

Problem 66

Write the vector \(\mathbf{v}\) in the form \(\mathbf{ai}+ \mathbf{bj}\), given its magnitude \(\|\mathbf{v}\|\) and the angle \(\alpha\) it makes with the positive \(x\) -axis. \(\|\mathbf{v}\|=15, \quad \alpha=315^{\circ}\)

5 step solution

Problem 67

The rectangular coordinates of a point are given. Find polar coordinates for each point. $$ (1.3,-2.1) $$

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Problem 67

Find the direction angle of \(\mathbf{v}\). \(\mathbf{v}=3 \mathbf{i}+3 \mathbf{j}\)

4 step solution

Problem 67

Show that each complex \(n\) th root of a nonzero complex number \(w\) has the same magnitude.

5 step solution

Problem 67

Graph each pair of polar equations on the same polar grid. Find the polar coordinates of the point(s) of intersection and label the point(s) on the graph. $$ r=8 \cos \theta ; r=2 \sec \theta $$

8 step solution

Problem 68

Find the direction angle of \(\mathbf{v}\). \(\mathbf{v}=\mathbf{i}+\sqrt{3} \mathbf{j}\)

5 step solution

Problem 68

The rectangular coordinates of a point are given. Find polar coordinates for each point. $$ (-0.8,-2.1) $$

4 step solution

Problem 68

Graph each pair of polar equations on the same polar grid. Find the polar coordinates of the point(s) of intersection and label the point(s) on the graph. $$ r=8 \sin \theta ; r=4 \csc \theta $$

7 step solution

Problem 69

Find the direction angle of \(\mathbf{v}\). \(\mathbf{v}=-3 \sqrt{3} \mathbf{i}+3 \mathbf{j}\)

4 step solution

Problem 69

The rectangular coordinates of a point are given. Find polar coordinates for each point. $$ (8.3,4.2) $$

4 step solution

Problem 69

Graph each pair of polar equations on the same polar grid. Find the polar coordinates of the point(s) of intersection and label the point(s) on the graph. $$ r=\sin \theta ; r=1+\cos \theta $$

6 step solution

Problem 70

Find the direction angle of \(\mathbf{v}\). \(\mathbf{v}=-5 \mathbf{i}-5 \mathbf{j}\)

5 step solution

Problem 70

Graph each pair of polar equations on the same polar grid. Find the polar coordinates of the point(s) of intersection and label the point(s) on the graph. $$ r=3 ; r=2+2 \cos \theta $$

5 step solution

Problem 71

The letters \(x\) and \(y\) represent rectangular coordinates. Write each equation using polar coordinates \((r, \theta) .\) $$ 2 x^{2}+2 y^{2}=3 $$

5 step solution

Problem 71

Find the direction angle of \(\mathbf{v}\). \(\mathbf{v}=4 \mathbf{i}-2 \mathbf{j}\)

5 step solution

Problem 71

Prove \(r e^{i \theta}=r e^{i(\theta+2 k \pi)}, k\) an integer.

5 step solution

Problem 72

The letters \(x\) and \(y\) represent rectangular coordinates. Write each equation using polar coordinates \((r, \theta) .\) $$ x^{2}+y^{2}=x $$

4 step solution

Problem 72

Find the direction angle of \(\mathbf{v}\). \(\mathbf{v}=6 \mathbf{i}-4 \mathbf{j}\)

5 step solution

Problem 72

Show that \(e^{i \pi}+1=0\)

4 step solution

Problem 72

Graph each pair of polar equations on the same polar grid. Find the polar coordinates of the point(s) of intersection and label the point(s) on the graph. $$ r=1+\cos \theta ; r=3 \cos \theta $$

6 step solution

Problem 73

Find the direction angle of \(\mathbf{v}\). \(\mathbf{v}=-\mathbf{i}-5 \mathbf{j}\)

6 step solution

Problem 73

Prove that De Moivre's Theorem is true for \(a l l\) integers \(n\) by assuming it is true for integers \(n \geq 1\) and then showing it is true for 0 and for negative integers. nHint: Multiply the numerator and the denominator by the conjugate of the denominator, and use even-odd properties.

6 step solution

Problem 73

Graph each polar equation. $$ r=\frac{2}{1-\cos \theta} \quad(\text {parabola}) $$

5 step solution

Problem 74

The letters \(x\) and \(y\) represent rectangular coordinates. Write each equation using polar coordinates \((r, \theta) .\) $$ y^{2}=2 x $$

4 step solution

Problem 74

Find the direction angle of \(\mathbf{v}\). \(\mathbf{v}=-\mathbf{i}+3 \mathbf{j}\)

5 step solution

Problem 74

(a) Consider the expression \(a_{n}=\left(a_{n-1}\right)^{2}+z,\) where \(z\) is some complex number (called the seed) and \(a_{0}=z\). Compute \(a_{1}\left(=a_{0}^{2}+z\right), a_{2}\left(=a_{1}^{2}+z\right), a_{3}\left(=a_{2}^{2}+z\right), a_{4}, a_{5}\) and \(a_{6}\) for the following seeds: \(z_{1}=0.1-0.4 i\), \(z_{2}=0.5+0.8 i, \quad z_{3}=-0.9+0.7 i, \quad z_{4}=-1.1+0.1 i\) \(z_{5}=0-1.3 i,\) and \(z_{6}=1+1 i\) (b) The dark portion of the graph represents the set of all values \(z=x+y i\) that are in the Mandelbrot set. Determine which complex numbers in part (a) are in this set by plotting them on the graph. Do the complex numbers that are not in the Mandelbrot set have any common characteristics regarding the values of \(a_{6}\) found in part (a)? (c) Compute \(|z|=\sqrt{x^{2}+y^{2}}\) for each of the complex numbers in part (a). Now compute \(\left|a_{6}\right|\) for each of the complex numbers in part (a). For which complex numbers is \(\left|a_{6}\right| \leq|z|\) and \(|z| \leq 2 ?\) Conclude that the criterion for a complex number to be in the Mandelbrot set is that \(\left|a_{n}\right| \leq|z|\) and \(|z| \leq 2\).

10 step solution

Problem 75

A child pulls a wagon with a force of 40 pounds. The handle of the wagon makes an angle of \(30^{\circ}\) with the ground. Express the force vector \(\mathbf{F}\) in terms of i and \(\mathbf{j}\).

4 step solution

Problem 75

Graph each polar equation. $$ r=\frac{1}{3-2 \cos \theta} \quad(\text {ellipse}) $$

5 step solution

Problem 76

The letters \(x\) and \(y\) represent rectangular coordinates. Write each equation using polar coordinates \((r, \theta) .\) $$ 4 x^{2} y=1 $$

5 step solution

Problem 76

A man pushes a wheelbarrow up an incline of \(20^{\circ}\) with a force of 100 pounds. Express the force vector \(\mathbf{F}\) in terms of \(\mathbf{i}\) and \(\mathbf{j}\).

5 step solution

Problem 76

Graph each polar equation. $$ r=\frac{1}{1-\cos \theta} \quad(\text {parabola}) $$

5 step solution

Problem 77

The letters \(x\) and \(y\) represent rectangular coordinates. Write each equation using polar coordinates \((r, \theta) .\) $$ x=4 $$

3 step solution

Problem 77

Problems \(77-86\) are based on material learned earlier in the course. The purpose of these problems is to keep the material fresh in your mind so that you are better prepared for the final exam. Find the area of the triangle with \(a=8, b=11\), and \(C=113^{\circ}\).

5 step solution

Problem 77

Graph each polar equation. $$ r=\theta, \quad \theta \geq 0 \quad(\text {spiral of Archimedes}) $$

5 step solution

Problem 78

The letters \(x\) and \(y\) represent rectangular coordinates. Write each equation using polar coordinates \((r, \theta) .\) $$ y=-3 $$

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Problem 78

Graph each polar equation. $$ r=\frac{3}{\theta} \quad(\text {reciprocal spiral}) $$

5 step solution

Problem 79

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner maintains a constant airspeed of 550 miles per hour (mph) headed due north. The jet stream is \(100 \mathrm{mph}\) in the northeasterly direction. (a) Express the velocity \(\mathbf{v}_{\mathrm{a}}\) of the 787 relative to the air and the velocity \(\mathbf{v}_{\mathrm{w}}\) of the jet stream in terms of \(\mathbf{i}\) and \(\mathbf{j}\). (b) Find the velocity of the 787 relative to the ground. (c) Find the actual speed and direction of the 787 relative to the ground.

5 step solution

Problem 79

Graph each polar equation. $$ r=\csc \theta-2, \quad 0<\theta<\pi \quad(\text { conchoid }) $$

6 step solution

Problem 80

The letters \(x\) and \(y\) represent rectangular coordinates. Write each equation using polar coordinates \((r, \theta) .\) $$ r=\sin \theta+1 $$

4 step solution

Problem 80

An Airbus A 320 jet maintains a constant airspeed of \(500 \mathrm{mph}\) headed due west. The jet stream is \(100 \mathrm{mph}\) in the southeasterly direction. (a) Express the velocity \(\mathbf{v}_{\text {a }}\) of the A320 relative to the air and the velocity \(\mathbf{v}_{\mathrm{w}}\) of the jet stream in terms of i and \(\mathbf{j}\). (b) Find the velocity of the \(\mathrm{A} 320\) relative to the ground. (c) Find the actual speed and direction of the \(\mathrm{A} 320\) relative to the ground.

5 step solution

Problem 81

Airplane An airplane has an airspeed of 500 kilometers per hour \((\mathrm{km} / \mathrm{h})\) bearing \(\mathrm{N} 45^{\circ} \mathrm{E}\). The wind velocity is \(60 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{h}\) in the direction \(\mathrm{N} 30^{\circ} \mathrm{W}\). Find the resultant vector representing the path of the plane relative to the ground. What is the groundspeed of the plane? What is its direction?

5 step solution

Problem 81

The letters \(x\) and \(y\) represent rectangular coordinates. Write each equation using polar coordinates \((r, \theta) .\) $$ r^{2}=\cos \theta $$

3 step solution

Problem 81

Graph each polar equation. $$ r=\tan \theta, \quad-\frac{\pi}{2}<\theta<\frac{\pi}{2} \quad(\text {kappa curve}) $$

3 step solution

Problem 82

An airplane has an airspeed of \(600 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{h}\) bearing \(\mathrm{S} 30^{\circ} \mathrm{E}\). The wind velocity is \(40 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{h}\) in the direction \(\mathrm{S} 45^{\circ} \mathrm{E}\). Find the resultant vector representing the path of the plane relative to the ground. What is the groundspeed of the plane? What is its direction?

5 step solution

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