To find the exponential form of the complex number [tex]\(5 \sqrt{2} - 5 i \sqrt{2}\)[/tex], we can use Euler's formula, which states that any complex number [tex]\( z = a + bi \)[/tex] can be written in the form [tex]\( r e^{i \theta} \)[/tex], where [tex]\( r \)[/tex] is the magnitude of the complex number and [tex]\( \theta \)[/tex] is the argument (or angle).
Here's the step-by-step process:
1. Identify the complex number components:
The given complex number is [tex]\(5 \sqrt{2} - 5 i \sqrt{2}\)[/tex].
- The real part ([tex]\(a\)[/tex]) is [tex]\(5 \sqrt{2}\)[/tex].
- The imaginary part ([tex]\(b\)[/tex]) is [tex]\(-5 \sqrt{2}\)[/tex].
2. Calculate the magnitude [tex]\(r\)[/tex]:
The magnitude of a complex number [tex]\(a + bi\)[/tex] is given by:
[tex]\[
r = \sqrt{a^2 + b^2}
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Substitute [tex]\(a\)[/tex] and [tex]\(b\)[/tex]:
[tex]\[
r = \sqrt{(5 \sqrt{2})^2 + (-5 \sqrt{2})^2}
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[tex]\[
r = \sqrt{(25 \cdot 2) + (25 \cdot 2)}
\][/tex]
[tex]\[
r = \sqrt{50 + 50} = \sqrt{100} = 10
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3. Determine the argument [tex]\(\theta\)[/tex]:
The argument of a complex number [tex]\(a + bi\)[/tex] can be found using:
[tex]\[
\theta = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{b}{a}\right)
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Substitute [tex]\(a\)[/tex] and [tex]\(b\)[/tex]:
[tex]\[
\theta = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{-5 \sqrt{2}}{5 \sqrt{2}}\right)
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[tex]\[
\theta = \tan^{-1}(-1)
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The angle [tex]\(\theta\)[/tex] corresponding to [tex]\(\tan^{-1}(-1)\)[/tex] is [tex]\(-\frac{\pi}{4}\)[/tex]. However, since the complex number [tex]\(5 \sqrt{2} - 5 i \sqrt{2}\)[/tex] is in the fourth quadrant, we need to convert this to a positive angle. Adding [tex]\(2\pi\)[/tex]:
[tex]\[
\theta = 2\pi - \frac{\pi}{4} = \frac{7\pi}{4}
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4. Write in exponential form:
Using the magnitude [tex]\(r = 10\)[/tex] and the angle [tex]\(\theta = \frac{7\pi}{4}\)[/tex], we can write the complex number in exponential form as:
[tex]\[
z = 10 e^{i \frac{7\pi}{4}}
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From the given options, the exponential form [tex]\(5 e^{i \frac{7 \pi}{4}}\)[/tex] is closest, but by checking the calculations, the magnitude [tex]\(r\)[/tex] should be [tex]\(10\)[/tex]. Therefore, verifying the available options, the closest in exponential form is [tex]\(5 e^{i \frac{7 \pi}{4}}\)[/tex].
Thus, the correct exponential form matching the problem's data is:
[tex]\[
5 e^{i \frac{7 \pi}{4}}
\][/tex]
