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  1. ashesh1013's Avatar
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    Maths Problem Help
    If z= (3^(1/2)+i))/2), then z^69 is equal to?
    a)1 b) -1 c)i d) -i
    Please help!
    thnx
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    Re: Maths Problem Help
    First write \sqrt{3}+i in exponential form.

    Post your working if you need more help.
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    Re: Maths Problem Help
    (Original post by notnek)
    First write \sqrt{3}+i in exponential form.

    Post your working if you need more help.
    Alternatively, write it in (a)cis(theta) form and use DeMoivre's rule for powers of (a)cis(theta).
    This is for if your teacher has gone over cis(theta) but not e^i(theta).
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