Q40 / 90 · JEE Main 2023 (31 Jan Shift 2) · Mathematics

The complex number z=i-1cosπ3+isinπ3 is equal to:

  • A
    2icos5π12-isin5π12
  • B
    cosπ12-isinπ12
  • C
    2cosπ12+isinπ12
  • Correct answer
    D
    2cos5π12+isin5π12

Solution

Given,

z=i-1cosπ3+isinπ3

⇒z=2-12+i2cosπ3+isinπ3

Now argument of complex number -12+i2 is 3π4

So, by euler's formula eiθ=cosθ+isinθ we get,

⇒z=2ei3π/4eiπ/3

⇒z=2ei5π/12

⇒z=2cos5π12+isin5π12

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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