Chapter 7
Algebra and Trigonometry Real Mathematics, Real People · 371 exercises
Problem 80
Determine whether the statement is true or false. Justify your answer. The work \(W\) done by a constant force \(\mathbf{F}\) acting along the line of motion of an object is represented by a vector.
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Problem 81
If \(\mathbf{u}=\langle\cos \theta, \sin \theta\rangle\) and \(\mathbf{v}=\langle\sin \theta,-\cos \theta\rangle,\) are \(\mathbf{u}\) and \(\mathbf{v}\) orthogonal, parallel, or neither? Explain.
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Problem 82
Error Analysis Describe the error. \(\langle5,8\rangle \cdot\langle=2,7\rangle=\langle-10,56\rangle\)
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Problem 83
Let \(\mathbf{u}\) be a unit vector. What is the value of \(\mathbf{u} \cdot \mathbf{u} ?\) Explain.
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Problem 84
What is known about \(\theta,\) the angle between two nonzero vectors \(\mathbf{u}\) and \(\mathbf{v}\) (see figure) under each condition? (a) \(\mathbf{u} \cdot \mathbf{v}=0\) (b) \(\mathbf{u} \cdot \mathbf{v}>0\) (c) \(\mathbf{u} \cdot \mathbf{v}<0\)
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Problem 84
Find the component form of v given its magnitude and the angle it makes with the positive \(x\) -axis. Sketch v. Angle:$$\begin{aligned} &\theta=0^{\circ}\\\ &\theta=45^{\circ}\\\ &\theta=120^{\circ}\\\ &\theta=135^{\circ}\\\ &\theta=150^{\circ}\\\ &\theta=90^{\circ}\\\ &\mathbf{v} \text { in the direction } \mathbf{i}+3 \mathbf{j}\\\ &\mathbf{v} \text { in the direction } 3 \mathbf{i}+4 \mathbf{j} \end{aligned}$$ Magnitude:$$\|\mathbf{v}\|=4 \sqrt{3}$$
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Problem 85
What can be said about the vectors \(\mathbf{u}\) and \(\mathbf{v}\) under each condition? (a) The projection of \(\mathbf{u}\) onto \(\mathbf{v}\) equals \(\mathbf{u}.\) (b) The projection of \(\mathbf{u}\) onto \(\mathbf{v}\) equals \(0 .\)
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Problem 86
Use vectors to prove that the diagonals of a rhombus are perpendicular.
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Problem 87
Prove the following. $$\|\mathbf{u}-\mathbf{v}\|^{2}=\|\mathbf{u}\|^{2}+\|\mathbf{v}\|^{2}-2 \mathbf{u} \cdot \mathbf{v}$$
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Problem 88
Prove that if \(\mathbf{u}\) is orthogonal to \(\mathbf{v}\) and \(\mathbf{w},\) then \(\mathbf{u}\) is orthogonal to \(c \mathbf{v}+d \mathbf{w}\) for any scalars \(c\) and \(d .\)
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Problem 89
Prove that if \(\mathbf{u}\) is a unit vector and \(\theta\) is the angle between \(\mathbf{u}\) and \(\mathbf{i},\) then \(\mathbf{u}=\cos \theta \mathbf{i}+\sin \theta \mathbf{j}.\)
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Problem 90
Prove that if \(\mathbf{u}\) is a unit vector and \(\theta\) is the angle between \(\mathbf{u}\) and \(\mathbf{j},\) then $$\mathbf{u}=\cos \left(\frac{\pi}{2}-\theta\right) \mathbf{i}+\sin \left(\frac{\pi}{2}-\theta\right) \mathbf{j}.$$
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Problem 91
Use the Law of cosines to find the angle \(\alpha\) between the vectors. (Assume \(0^{\circ} \leq \alpha \leq 180^{\circ}\) ). $$\mathbf{v}=\mathbf{i}+\mathbf{j}, \quad \mathbf{w}=2(\mathbf{i}-\mathbf{j})$$
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Problem 91
Describe how the graph of \(g\) is related to the graph of \(f.\) $$g(x)=f(x-4)$$
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Problem 92
Describe how the graph of \(g\) is related to the graph of \(f.\) $$g(x)=-f(x)$$
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Problem 92
Use the Law of cosines to find the angle \(\alpha\) between the vectors. (Assume \(0^{\circ} \leq \alpha \leq 180^{\circ}\) ). $$\mathbf{v}=3 \mathbf{i}+\mathbf{j}, \quad \mathbf{w}=2 \mathbf{i}-\mathbf{j}$$
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Problem 93
Represent the powers \(z, z^{2}, z^{3},\) and \(z^{4}\) graphically. Describe the pattern. $$z=\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}(1+i)$$
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Problem 93
Describe how the graph of \(g\) is related to the graph of \(f.\) $$g(x)=f(x)+6$$
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Problem 94
Represent the powers \(z, z^{2}, z^{3},\) and \(z^{4}\) graphically. Describe the pattern. $$z=\frac{1}{2}(1+\sqrt{3} i)$$
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Problem 94
Describe how the graph of \(g\) is related to the graph of \(f.\) $$g(x)=f(2 x)$$
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Problem 95
Sketch the graph of all complex numbers \(z\) satisfying the given condition. $$|z|=3$$
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Problem 95
Find the angle between the forces given the magnitude of their resultant. (Hint: Write force 1 as a vector in the direction of the positive \(x\) -axis and force 2 as a vector at an angle \(\theta\) with the positive \(x\) -axis.). Force 1:45 pounds Force 2:60 pounds Resultant Force:90 pounds
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Problem 95
Perform the operation and write the result in standard form. $$3 i(4-5 i)$$
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Problem 96
Sketch the graph of all complex numbers \(z\) satisfying the given condition. $$|z|=5$$
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Problem 96
Perform the operation and write the result in standard form. $$-2 i(1+6 i)$$
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Problem 97
Sketch the graph of all complex numbers \(z\) satisfying the given condition. $$|z|=4$$
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Problem 97
Perform the operation and write the result in standard form. $$(1+3 i)(1-3 i)$$
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Problem 98
Sketch the graph of all complex numbers \(z\) satisfying the given condition. $$|z|=6$$
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Problem 98
A gun with a muzzle velocity of 1200 feet per second is fired at an angle of \(6^{\circ}\) above the horizontal. Find the vertical and horizontal components of the velocity.
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Problem 98
Perform the operation and write the result in standard form. $$(7-4 i)(7+4 i)$$
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Problem 99
Sketch the graph of all complex numbers \(z\) satisfying the given condition. $$|z|=7$$
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Problem 99
Perform the operation and write the result in standard form. $$\frac{3}{1+i}+\frac{2}{2-3 i}$$
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Problem 100
Sketch the graph of all complex numbers \(z\) satisfying the given condition. $$|z|=8$$
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Problem 100
Perform the operation and write the result in standard form. $$\frac{6}{4-i}-\frac{3}{1+i}$$
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Problem 101
Sketch the graph of all complex numbers \(z\) satisfying the given condition. $$\theta=\frac{\pi}{6}$$
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Problem 102
Sketch the graph of all complex numbers \(z\) satisfying the given condition. $$\theta=\frac{\pi}{4}$$
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Problem 103
Sketch the graph of all complex numbers \(z\) satisfying the given condition. $$\theta=\frac{\pi}{3}$$
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Problem 104
Sketch the graph of all complex numbers \(z\) satisfying the given condition. $$\theta=\frac{\pi}{2}$$
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Problem 105
Sketch the graph of all complex numbers \(z\) satisfying the given condition. $$\theta=\frac{2 \pi}{3}$$
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Problem 106
Sketch the graph of all complex numbers \(z\) satisfying the given condition. $$\theta=\frac{3 \pi}{4}$$
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Problem 106
A commercial jet is flying from Miami to Seattle. The jet's velocity with respect to the air is 580 miles per hour, and its bearing is \(332^{\circ} .\) The wind, at the altitude of the jet, is blowing from the southwest with a velocity of 60 miles per hour. (a) Draw a figure that gives a visual representation of the problem. (b) Write the velocity of the wind as a vector in component form. (c) Write the velocity of the jet relative to the air as a vector in component form. (d) What is the speed of the jet with respect to the ground? (e) What is the true direction of the jet?
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Problem 107
Use DeMoivre's Theorem to find the indicated power of the complex number. Write the result in standard form. $$(1+i)^{3}$$
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Problem 107
Determine whether the statement is true or false. Justify your answer.If \(\mathbf{u}\) and \(\mathbf{v}\) have the same magnitude and direction, then \(\mathbf{u}=\mathbf{v}\).
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Problem 108
Use DeMoivre's Theorem to find the indicated power of the complex number. Write the result in standard form. $$(2+2 i)^{6}$$
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Problem 108
Determine whether the statement is true or false. Justify your answer.If \(\mathbf{u}\) is a unit vector in the direction of \(\mathbf{v},\) then \(\mathbf{v}=\|\mathbf{v}\| \mathbf{u}\).
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Problem 109
Use DeMoivre's Theorem to find the indicated power of the complex number. Write the result in standard form. $$(-1+i)^{6}$$
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Problem 110
Use DeMoivre's Theorem to find the indicated power of the complex number. Write the result in standard form. $$(3-3 i)^{8}$$
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Problem 110
Determine whether the statement is true or false. Justify your answer.If \(\mathbf{u}=a \mathbf{i}+b \mathbf{j}\) is a unit vector, then \(a^{2}+b^{2}=1\).
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Problem 111
Use DeMoivre's Theorem to find the indicated power of the complex number. Write the result in standard form. $$2(\sqrt{3}-i)^{5}$$
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Problem 111
Consider two forces of equal magnitude acting on a point. (a) If the magnitude of the resultant is the sum of the magnitudes of the two forces, make a conjecture about the angle between the forces. (b) If the resultant of the forces is \(0,\) make a conjecture about the angle between the forces. (c) Can the magnitude of the resultant be greater than the sum of the magnitudes of the two forces? Explain.
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