The complex number aa has modulus rr and argument θ\theta, where r∈R+r \in \mathbb{R}^+ and 0<θ<π20 < \theta < \frac{\pi}{2}. The complex number bb is such that b=−2iab = -2ia and the complex number cc is purely imaginary with negative imaginary part. It is given that ∣b∣=∣c∣|b| = |c|. Let the points A,B,CA, B, C and DD represent the complex numbers a,b,ca, b, c and b+cb+c respectively, and OO be the origin.

  1. ((i))

    On a single Argand diagram, illustrate the points A,B,CA, B, C and DD, indicating clearly the modulus and argument of a,ba, b and cc.

  2. ((ii))

    State the angles ∠AOB\angle AOB and ∠BOC\angle BOC in radians.

  3. ((iii))

    State the shape of the quadrilateral OBDC. Hence find, in terms of rr and θ\theta, the complex number b+cb+c in exponential form.

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5((i))

1. Determine the position, modulus, and argument of point A.

Given aa has modulus rr and argument θ\theta where 0<θ<π20 < \theta < \frac{\pi}{2}.
Point AA is in the first quadrant. It is drawn at a distance rr from the origin OO, and the line segment OAOA makes an angle of θ\theta with the positive real axis.

2. Calculate the modulus and argument of $b$ and locate point B.

b=−2iab = -2ia
Modulus: ∣b∣=∣−2i∣⋅∣a∣=2r|b| = |-2i| \cdot |a| = 2r
Argument: arg⁡(b)=arg⁡(−2i)+arg⁡(a)=−π2+θ\arg(b) = \arg(-2i) + \arg(a) = -\frac{\pi}{2} + \theta
Since 0<θ<π20 < \theta < \frac{\pi}{2}, the argument θ−π2\theta - \frac{\pi}{2} is negative and lies strictly between −π2-\frac{\pi}{2} and 00. Therefore, point BB is in the fourth quadrant, with distance 2r2r from the origin.

3. Determine the modulus and argument of $c$ and locate point C.

We are given that ∣c∣=∣b∣=2r|c| = |b| = 2r.
Since cc is purely imaginary with a negative imaginary part, it lies on the negative imaginary axis.
Thus, the argument of cc is −π2-\frac{\pi}{2}.
Point CC is drawn on the negative imaginary axis at a distance of 2r2r from OO.

4. Locate point D on the Argand diagram.

Point DD represents the complex number b+cb+c.
Geometrically, complex addition corresponds to vector addition. Point DD is found by completing the parallelogram OBDCOBDC.
Since adjacent sides are equal in length (OB=OC=2rOB = OC = 2r), the quadrilateral OBDCOBDC is specifically a rhombus in the fourth quadrant.

Answer

A properly scaled Argand diagram with:

  • Point A: 1st quadrant, distance rr from origin, angle θ\theta from positive Re-axis.
  • Point B: 4th quadrant, distance 2r2r from origin, angle θ−π2\theta-\frac{\pi}{2} from positive Re-axis.
  • Point C: On negative Im-axis, distance 2r2r from origin, argument −π2-\frac{\pi}{2}.
  • Point D: 4th quadrant, completing the rhombus OBDCOBDC with OO, BB, and CC.

5((ii))

1. Determine $\angle AOB$ using the relationship between $a$ and $b$.

We are given that b=−2iab = -2ia.
The complex number bb is obtained by multiplying aa by −2i-2i.
Since arg⁡(−2i)=−π2\arg(-2i) = -\frac{\pi}{2}, multiplying by −2i-2i geometrically corresponds to scaling the modulus by 22 and rotating the complex number clockwise about the origin by π2\frac{\pi}{2} radians.
Therefore, the geometric angle between OAOA and OBOB is simply the magnitude of this rotation:
∠AOB=π2\angle AOB = \frac{\pi}{2}

2. Determine $\angle BOC$ by finding the arguments of $b$ and $c$.

We are given that cc is purely imaginary with a negative imaginary part. Thus, it lies on the negative imaginary axis, so:
arg⁡(c)=−π2\arg(c) = -\frac{\pi}{2}
Using the property of arguments for a product, the argument of bb is:
arg⁡(b)=arg⁡(−2ia)=arg⁡(−2i)+arg⁡(a)=−π2+θ\arg(b) = \arg(-2ia) = \arg(-2i) + \arg(a) = -\frac{\pi}{2} + \theta
The angle ∠BOC\angle BOC is the positive difference between the arguments of bb and cc (since both points lie in the fourth quadrant / negative imaginary axis region):
∠BOC=arg⁡(b)−arg⁡(c)\angle BOC = \arg(b) - \arg(c)
∠BOC=(−π2+θ)−(−π2)=θ\angle BOC = \left(-\frac{\pi}{2} + \theta\right) - \left(-\frac{\pi}{2}\right) = \theta

Answer

∠AOB=π2\angle AOB = \frac{\pi}{2}
∠BOC=θ\angle BOC = \theta

5((iii))

1. State the shape of the quadrilateral $OBDC$.

Since DD represents the sum b+cb+c, OBDCOBDC is a parallelogram.
Given ∣b∣=∣c∣=2r|b| = |c| = 2r, OBDCOBDC is a parallelogram with equal adjacent sides.
Therefore, OBDCOBDC is a rhombus.

2. Determine the argument of $b+c$ using the properties of a rhombus.

In a rhombus, the diagonal ODOD bisects the interior angle ∠BOC\angle BOC.
From earlier parts, cc lies on the negative imaginary axis, so arg⁡(c)=−π2\arg(c) = -\frac{\pi}{2}, and ∠BOC=θ\angle BOC = \theta.
Since arg⁡(b)>arg⁡(c)\arg(b) > \arg(c), the diagonal ODOD is formed by a counter-clockwise rotation of θ2\frac{\theta}{2} from OCOC.
arg⁡(b+c)=arg⁡(c)+θ2=−π2+θ2\arg(b+c) = \arg(c) + \frac{\theta}{2} = -\frac{\pi}{2} + \frac{\theta}{2}

3. Determine the modulus of $b+c$.

The diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles.
Using right-angled trigonometry on the half-rhombus, the distance from OO to the midpoint of BCBC is ∣c∣cos⁡(θ2)=2rcos⁡(θ2)|c| \cos\left(\frac{\theta}{2}\right) = 2r \cos\left(\frac{\theta}{2}\right).
The total length of the diagonal ODOD gives the modulus:
∣b+c∣=2×2rcos⁡(θ2)=4rcos⁡(θ2)|b+c| = 2 \times 2r \cos\left(\frac{\theta}{2}\right) = 4r \cos\left(\frac{\theta}{2}\right)

4. Express $b+c$ in exponential form.

Since 0<θ<π20 < \theta < \frac{\pi}{2}, cos⁡(θ2)>0\cos\left(\frac{\theta}{2}\right) > 0, confirming the modulus is positive.
Combining the modulus and argument:
b+c=4rcos⁡(θ2)ei(θ2−π2)b+c = 4r \cos\left(\frac{\theta}{2}\right) e^{i\left(\frac{\theta}{2} - \frac{\pi}{2}\right)}

Answer

4rcos⁡(θ2)ei(θ2−π2)4r\cos\left(\frac{\theta}{2}\right) e^{i\left(\frac{\theta}{2} - \frac{\pi}{2}\right)}

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