Multivariable Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53849-787-4
ISBN 13: 978-0-53849-787-9

Appendix G - Exercises - Page A12: 41

Answer

$i$

Work Step by Step

Given: $e^{i\pi/2}$ To write the number as $a+bi$, we apply Euler's formula, $e^{iy}=\cos{y}+i\sin{y}$ $e^{i\pi/2}=\displaystyle \cos\frac{\pi}{2}+i\sin\frac{\pi}{2}$ $=0+i\times 1$ $=i$
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