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Homework Statement
Show that [tex]\prod_{k=1}^{n-1}\sin\frac{k\pi}{2n}=\frac{\sqrt{n}}{2^{n-1}}[/tex]
The Attempt at a Solution
I have no idea where to start.
The product of sine values is proven to equal \(\frac{\sqrt{n}}{2^{n-1}}\) for \(n \geq 1\) using the properties of primitive roots of unity. Specifically, the discussion highlights the use of \(\zeta = \exp(\pi i / n)\) as a primitive \(2n\)th root of unity to simplify the expression \(|1 - \zeta^k|\). The approach involves manipulating the polynomial \(x^{2n} - 1\) to derive the required product identity.
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