Unit circle Definition and 103 Threads

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    Proving the Sum of Complex Numbers on the Unit Circle

    Can anyone help me with this: Let w be a complex number with the property w \leq 2. Prove that w can be written as a sum of to complex numbers on the unit circle. That is; prove that w can be written as w = z_1 + z_2, where |z_1| = 1 and |z_2| = 1. I really can't come up with a...
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    • Circle Complex Complex numbers Numbers Sum Unit Unit circle
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Calculus
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    Unit Circle & Trig: Explaining Why sin(t+2pi)=sin t

    In a unit circle, where t is a real number, why is that the following is true: sin (t+2pi)=sin t I really don't understand this, if I put any value into t and check on my calculator, sint and sin(t+2pi) give different answer, why is this? Thanks for any help
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    Deriving Sin(a+b) from the Unit Circle: Any Ideas?

    How do I derive the formula 'Sin(a+b)=sinacosb + cosasinb' from the unit circle. Any ideas would be appreaciated our study group tried and failed.
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