Find the real and imaginary part of sin(4+3i)

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In summary, to find the real and imaginary part of sin(4+3i), one can use the trig identities sin(x+y) and sin(iy) and turn the equations into exponents. After simplifying, the real part can be calculated by adding the terms without i and the imaginary part can be calculated by adding the terms with i. Using the exponential form of complex numbers can also be helpful in simplifying the exponents.
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Homework Statement



Find the real and imaginary part of sin(4+3i)

Homework Equations



sinx = [tex]\frac{e^z - e^(-z)}{2i}[/tex]

cosx = [tex]\frac{e^z + e^(-z)}{2}[/tex]

sin(iy) = i[tex]\frac{e^y - e^(-y)}{2}[/tex]

cos(iy) = [tex]\frac{e^y + e^(-y)}{2}[/tex]

various trig identities

The Attempt at a Solution



So I used sin(x+y) trig identity and got
sin4*cos3i + sin3i*cos4

I turned them all into exponents using the appropriate equations stated in (2).

I got to a point where nothing is really calculable by hand/head. Is there an easier way to do this or does the calculator need to be used at a certain point to calculate the real part(terms grouped w/o i) and the imaginary part (terms grouped with i).

If so, then I guess I need help getting the terms grouped together to calculate the real and imaginary parts.

Where I am stuck is at:

[tex]\frac{e^{3+4i}+e^{-3+4i}-e^{3-4i}+e^{-3-4i}}{4i}[/tex] +
[tex]\frac{e^{3+4i}-e^{-3+4i}+e^{3-4i}-e^{-3-4i}}{4}[/tex]

(the two fractions should be added together)

Now what should I do with all these lovely exponents? Should I have even gone this route?
 
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tatiana_eggs said:

Homework Statement



Find the real and imaginary part of sin(4+3i)

Homework Equations



sinx = [tex]\frac{e^z - e^(-z)}{2i}[/tex]

cosx = [tex]\frac{e^z + e^(-z)}{2}[/tex]

sin(iy) = i[tex]\frac{e^y - e^(-y)}{2}[/tex]

cos(iy) = [tex]\frac{e^y + e^(-y)}{2}[/tex]

various trig identities

The Attempt at a Solution



So I used sin(x+y) trig identity and got
sin4*cos3i + sin3i*cos4

I turned them all into exponents using the appropriate equations stated in (2).

I got to a point where nothing is really calculable by hand/head. Is there an easier way to do this or does the calculator need to be used at a certain point to calculate the real part(terms grouped w/o i) and the imaginary part (terms grouped with i).

If so, then I guess I need help getting the terms grouped together to calculate the real and imaginary parts.

Where I am stuck is at:

[tex]\frac{e^{3+4i}+e^{-3+4i}-e^{3-4i}+e^{-3-4i}}{4i}[/tex] +
[tex]\frac{e^{3+4i}-e^{-3+4i}+e^{3-4i}-e^{-3-4i}}{4}[/tex]

(the two fractions should be added together)

Now what should I do with all these lovely exponents? Should I have even gone this route?
Now use [itex]e^{3+ 4i}= e^3cos(4)+ i e^3sin(4)[/itex], etc.
 
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That was just the hint I needed, Halls. Thanks! Finally got it.
 

1. What is the formula for finding the real and imaginary part of a complex number?

The real and imaginary parts of a complex number can be found using the formula a + bi, where a represents the real part and bi represents the imaginary part.

2. How do you find the real and imaginary part of sin(z)?

To find the real and imaginary part of sin(z), you can use the Euler's formula: sin(z) = (eiz - e-iz) / (2i). From this formula, you can identify the real and imaginary parts of sin(z) by separating the real and imaginary terms.

3. What is the real part of sin(4+3i)?

The real part of sin(4+3i) is approximately -4.57.

4. What is the imaginary part of sin(4+3i)?

The imaginary part of sin(4+3i) is approximately 9.27i.

5. How can finding the real and imaginary part of sin(4+3i) be useful in scientific calculations?

Knowing the real and imaginary parts of a complex function, such as sin(4+3i), can be useful in various scientific calculations such as solving differential equations, signal processing, and analyzing electromagnetic fields.

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