Solve a problem involving complex numbers

Thread starter chwala
Start date Mar 25, 2023
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SUMMARY

The discussion focuses on solving problems involving complex numbers, specifically analyzing a circle in the Argand plane with center at (√3, -1) and radius 1. Participants calculate distances from the origin to the circle's center and derive the minimum distance to the origin, concluding it to be 1. They also explore the maximum argument of the complex number z, determining it to be 60 degrees through geometric reasoning and trigonometric relationships.

PREREQUISITES

Understanding of complex numbers and their representation in the Argand plane
Familiarity with trigonometric functions and their applications
Knowledge of geometric properties of circles
Ability to perform distance calculations in a Cartesian coordinate system

NEXT STEPS

Study the properties of complex numbers in the Argand plane
Learn how to derive maximum and minimum distances from points to geometric shapes
Explore the use of derivatives in optimizing functions related to geometric figures
Investigate the relationship between angles and tangents in circle geometry

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Mathematicians, physics students, and anyone interested in the applications of complex numbers and geometry in problem-solving contexts.

Apr 15, 2025

Gavran

It is all about a ## 30^\circ-60^\circ-90^\circ ## triangle whose three angles are in the ratio ## 1:2:3 ## and whose three sides are in the ratio ## 1:\sqrt 3:2 ##. This triangle and its reflection over the hypotenuse form a right kite with two other angles of ## 60^\circ ## and ## 120^\circ ##.