Complex numbers simplification

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around the simplification of complex numbers, specifically focusing on converting a given expression into polar form. The original poster presents a formula involving complex numbers Z1, Z2, and Z3, and expresses difficulty in achieving the polar form due to complications in the calculations.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants explore the conversion of complex numbers into polar form and question the correctness of the original poster's calculations. There are discussions about the implications of undefined values in the context of polar coordinates and the interpretation of angles.

Discussion Status

Participants are actively engaging in clarifying the problem statement and addressing typographical errors. Some guidance has been provided regarding the interpretation of complex numbers in exponential form, and there is an ongoing exploration of the implications of certain values leading to undefined results.

Contextual Notes

There are mentions of potential typographical errors in the problem statement, and the original poster acknowledges confusion regarding the use of the imaginary unit in the exponential form. The discussion also highlights the need for a complete problem statement for clarity.

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Homework Statement

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Z=((2z1)+(4z2))/(z1)(z2) where Z1=4e^2pi/3
Z2=2/60 degre, z3=1+i
The answer must be in polar form r/theta

Homework Equations


Well in the upper section

The Attempt at a Solution


After do some operations i get to this and unable to convert to polar form... - i((squarert3+1)/2) i need some help, the polar form go to infinite when i apply arctan(y/x)
 
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The thread implies, the "question" or in this case an issue whit the problem stated at the start, so i need to convert my answer to polar form but i can't because one C/0 so i need to know if i have a good answer and its not possible to convert to polar or if i did some mistake in operating the complex numbers
 
Mrencko said:
The thread implies, the "question" or in this case an issue whit the problem stated at the start, so i need to convert my answer to polar form but i can't because one C/0 so i need to know if i have a good answer and its not possible to convert to polar or if i did some mistake in operating the complex numbers
We should not have to guess what your question is. A complete statement of the problem should be given in the body of the post which initiates the thread, no matter what is the thread's title.

I addition to that, It looks as if you have some typographical errors in the statement of your problem.

What do you mean by " Z2=2/60 degre, " ?

What is z3 to be used for?

Mrencko said:

Homework Statement


Z=((2z1)+(4z2))/(z1)(z2) where Z1=4e^2pi/3
Z2=2/60 degre, z3=1+i
The answer must be in polar form r/theta[/B]

Homework Equations


Well in the upper section

The Attempt at a Solution


After do some operations i get to this and unable to convert to polar form... - i((squarert3+1)/2) i need some help, the polar form go to infinite when i apply arctan(y/x)
 
Oh sorry you are right z3 its for (2z1+4z3)/z1z2, and z2 its in the polar form
Where 2=r and 60=theta
 
z1 looks like it was written in a form close to being in polar form except that there is an i (imaginary unit) missing from the exponent.

Is it intended that ##\displaystyle \ z_1=4e^{2\pi i/3} \ ## ?
 
yes sorry again i assume the imaginary unit will be implicit in the exponential form of complex numbers, well doing my research, appears to be correct and the polar form will be: in the form Rθ being theta= -90 so tell me if i am correct, or incorrect please, just to finish properly my homework :)
 
Mrencko said:
yes sorry again i assume the imaginary unit will be implicit in the exponential form of complex numbers
No, that's not true. ##e^{2\pi/3}## is a real number, and ##e^{2i\pi/3}## is a complex number.
 
Sorry for that
 
  • #10
Mrencko said:

The Attempt at a Solution


After do some operations i get to this and unable to convert to polar form... - i((squarert3+1)/2) i need some help, the polar form go to infinite when i apply arctan(y/x)
Is that ##\displaystyle \ -i\frac{\sqrt{3}+1}{2}\ ##, or something else? (You have been a bit careless with parentheses.)

For what values of θ, is tan(θ) undefined (sort of like being infinite)?
 
  • #11
Yes that its my finale answer, and for the indetermination of theta i use the form thetha=arctan(y/x) so if my answer its pure complex number, so y/0 its infinite right? For r the value exist for thetha doesn't exist
 
  • #12
Being x the real part and y the complex in the form x+yi
 
  • #13
Mrencko said:
Being x the real part and y the complex in the form x+yi
How do you convert polar form, let's say 2/60°, to the form, x + yi ?
 
  • #14
Whit the form x=rcosthetha y=rsinthetha
To the form x+yi
 
  • #15
Mrencko said:
Whit the form x=rcosthetha y=rsinthetha
To the form x+yi
Fine.

So what does θ need to be to get x = 0 and get y to be negative (actually -r) ?
 
  • #16
It must be in 90 degres to get rcos90=0, but i don't get the think of - r
 
  • #17
Mrencko said:
It must be in 90 degres to get rcos90=0, but i don't get the think of - r
Well sin(90°) = 1 , so 90° won't do what's needed.

What does θ need to be for sin(θ) = -1 ? What is cosine for this θ ?
 
  • #18
I guess - 90 degrees to get the both answers
 
  • #19
Mrencko said:
I guess - 90 degrees to get the both answers
Correct.

Does that work out for the problem you're working on in this thread?
 
  • #20
Yes then i must say the polar form of my complex number its given by R=√((√3+1)/2)^2 and thetha=-90 degres by definition
 
  • #21
Mrencko said:
Yes then i must say the polar form of my complex number its given by R=√((√3+1)/2)^2 and thetha=-90 degres by definition
Right.

You don't need R to be that complicated.

If ##\ a>0\,, \ ## then ##\ \left(\sqrt a\,\right)^2 =a\ .##

So ##\displaystyle \ R=\frac{1+\sqrt 3}{2}\ ##
 
  • #22
Well i must say thanks, but only one more doubt, its the finale answer right? I mean before the conversion to polar
 
  • #23
Mrencko said:
Well i must say thanks, but only one more doubt, its the finale answer right? I mean before the conversion to polar

Yes. That's what I got.
 
  • #24
Ok thanks for the help, and sorry for the mistakes in the explanation of the problem
 
  • #25
Mrencko said:
Ok thanks for the help, and sorry for the mistakes in the explanation of the problem
You're welcome.
 

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