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 \(\mathbf{v}\). \(\mathbf{v}=4 \mathbf{i}-2 \mathbf{j}\)
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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 \((r, \theta) .\) $$ x^{2}+y^{2}=x $$
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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 \((r, \theta) .\) $$ y=-3 $$
4 step solution
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