The sequence of complex numbers are defined as follows
- (i)
Show that , where , and are constants to be determined.
- (ii)
Consider a related sequence where , the product of the first terms of the above sequence.
Use the method of differences to show that .
- (iii)
Deduce the limit of as . Hence write down a linear relationship between and as .
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Worked solution
6(i)
1. Apply the properties of arguments to split the expression.
By comparing this to , we have , and .
, ,
6(ii)
1. Express $\arg(z_n)$ as a sum of $\arg(w_k)$ and substitute the result from part (i).
From part (i), using the property , we have:
Since , by the properties of arguments of products:
2. List the first few and last few terms of the series to show the pattern of differences.
We write out the terms of the sum to observe the cancellation pattern:
3. Perform the cancellation to obtain the simplified expression for the sum.
Summing the columns vertically, most terms cancel out.
For , the term appears with coefficients and , summing to .
The remaining uncancelled terms are:
4. Evaluate the constant arguments to complete the proof.
Evaluate the constant arguments:
Substituting these values into the sum gives:
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6(iii)
1. Evaluate the limit of $\arg(z_n)$ as $n \to \infty$ by converting the arguments to inverse tangents.
From part (ii), we have .
Writing the arguments in terms of inverse tangent:
As , both and approach .
2. Determine the linear relationship between the real and imaginary parts using the limiting argument.
The argument of a complex number determines the ratio of its imaginary part to its real part via .
As , . Therefore:
Thus, the linear relationship as is:
Limit:
Linear relationship:
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