Find the modulus and argument of ##\dfrac{z_1}{z_2}##

In summary, the conversation discusses the process of multiplying complex numbers using the conjugate of the denominator. The final result can be expressed using the exponential form of a complex number, with a modulus of 2/3 and an argument of π/2.
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chwala
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My take; i multiplied by the conjugate of the denominator...

$$\dfrac{z_1}{z_2}=\dfrac{2(\cos\dfrac{π}{3}+i \sin \dfrac{π}{3})}{3(\cos\dfrac{π}{6}+i \sin \dfrac{π}{6})}⋅\dfrac{3(\cos\dfrac{π}{6}-i \sin \dfrac{π}{6})}{3(\cos\dfrac{π}{6}-i \sin \dfrac{π}{6})}=\dfrac{2(\cos\dfrac{π}{3}+i \sin \dfrac{π}{3})}{3}⋅\dfrac{3(\cos\dfrac{π}{6}-i \sin \dfrac{π}{6})}{3}$$

...This will also realise the required result;though with some work by making use of,

##\cos a⋅\cos b-i\cos a⋅\sin b + i\sin a⋅cos b + \sin a⋅\sin b##

##=\cos a⋅\cos b+\sin a⋅\sin b-i\cos a⋅\sin b+i\sin a⋅\cos b##

##=\cos(a-b)-i\sin (a-b)##

for our case, and considering the argument part of the working we shall have,

##=\cos\left[\dfrac{π}{3}- - \dfrac{π}{6}\right]-i(\sin \left[\dfrac{π}{3}- - \dfrac{π}{6}\right]= \cos\left[\dfrac{π}{3}+\dfrac{π}{6}\right]-i(\sin \left[\dfrac{π}{3}+\dfrac{π}{6}\right]##

##=\cos\left[\dfrac{π}{2}\right]-i\sin \left[\dfrac{π}{2}\right]##
 
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Use [tex]\cos \theta + i\sin \theta = e^{i\theta}.[/tex]
 
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pasmith said:
Use [tex]\cos \theta + i\sin \theta = e^{i\theta}.[/tex]
Fine, let me check on this again...
 
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##\dfrac{z_1}{z_2}=\dfrac{2}{3}e^{i\left[\dfrac{π}{3}+\dfrac{π}{6}\right]}=\dfrac{2}{3}e^{i\left[\dfrac{π}{2}\right]}##

Therefore

Modulus =##\dfrac{2}{3}##

and

Argument= ##\dfrac{π}{2}##
 
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What is the modulus of ##\dfrac{z_1}{z_2}##?

The modulus of ##\dfrac{z_1}{z_2}## is equal to the absolute value of the quotient of the moduli of ##z_1## and ##z_2##. In other words, it is the distance from the origin to the point representing ##\dfrac{z_1}{z_2}## on the complex plane.

How do you find the modulus of ##\dfrac{z_1}{z_2}##?

To find the modulus of ##\dfrac{z_1}{z_2}##, you first need to find the moduli of ##z_1## and ##z_2##. Then, take the absolute value of the quotient of these two moduli.

What is the argument of ##\dfrac{z_1}{z_2}##?

The argument of ##\dfrac{z_1}{z_2}## is equal to the difference between the arguments of ##z_1## and ##z_2##. In other words, it is the angle between the positive real axis and the line connecting the origin to the point representing ##\dfrac{z_1}{z_2}## on the complex plane.

How do you find the argument of ##\dfrac{z_1}{z_2}##?

To find the argument of ##\dfrac{z_1}{z_2}##, you first need to find the arguments of ##z_1## and ##z_2##. Then, subtract the argument of ##z_2## from the argument of ##z_1## to find the difference, which is the argument of ##\dfrac{z_1}{z_2}##.

What is the relationship between the modulus and argument of ##\dfrac{z_1}{z_2}##?

The modulus and argument of ##\dfrac{z_1}{z_2}## are related by the polar form of a complex number, which states that ##z = r(\cos\theta + i\sin\theta)##, where ##r## is the modulus and ##\theta## is the argument. In other words, the modulus and argument of ##\dfrac{z_1}{z_2}## can be used to express the complex number in polar form.

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