Find the roots of the equation w3=8j, w∈C. Give your answers in Cartesian form.
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This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in marking or structure.
METHOD 1w3=8j
writing8j=8(cos(2π+2πk)+jsin(2π+2πk))(M1)Note: Award M1 for an attempt to find cube roots of w using modulus-argument form.
cube rootsw=2(cos(32π+2πk)+jsin(32π+2πk))(M1)
i.e. w=3+j,−3+j,−2jA2Note: Award *A2 *for all 3 correct, A1 for 2 correct.
Note: Acceptw=1.73+j andw=−1.73+j.
METHOD2w3+(2j)3=0(w+2j)(w2−2wj−4)=0M1w=22j±12M1w=3+j,−3+j,−2jA2Note:AwardA2for all 3 correct,A1for 2 correct.
**Note:**Acceptw=1.73+j andw=−1.73+j.
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One of the roots w1 satisfies the condition Re(w1)=0.
Given that w1=z−jz, express z in the form a+bj, where a, b∈Q.