Question 28 of 28intermediate🔧 ApplyNumerical2 marks
If , then find the least positive integral value of .
Correct Answer
4
Exercise: Miscellaneous Exercise on Chapter 4 | Q: 14 | (Page 10)
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Explanation
This question tests the simplification of complex fractions and understanding of powers of i. The student must first simplify the complex fraction (1+i)/(1-i) by rationalizing the denominator, then apply the property that = 1 to find the least positive integral value of m.
Solution Steps
Step 1: Simplify the complex fraction by rationalizing the denominator.
Step 2: Expand numerator and denominator.
Numerator:
Denominator:
Step 3: Simplify the fraction.
Step 4: Substitute back into the given equation.
Step 5: Apply the property of powers of i from the context.
From the context:
Also: , , ,
Therefore, the least positive integral value of for which is m = 4.