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FP2.3 - Further complex numbers

Syllabus
2019
Topic
Level
A2

FP2.3.1 - Euler’s relation eiθ = cos θ + i sin θ

Euler’s relation eiθ = cos θ + i sin θ.; Students should be familiar with cos θ = (eiθ + e−iθ) and sin θ = (eiθ − e−iθ). 2i.

Use fp2.3.1 - euler’s relation eiθ = cos θ + i sin θ to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because fp2.3.1 - euler’s relation eiθ = cos θ + i sin θ determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply fp2.3.1 - euler’s relation eiθ = cos θ + i sin θ to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: FP2.3.1 - Euler’s relation eiθ = cos θ + i sin θ is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

FP2.3.2 - De Moivre’s theorem and its

De Moivre’s theorem and its To include finding cos nθ and sin mθ in terms of powers of application to trigonometric sin θ and cos θ and also powers of sin θ and cos θ in terms identities and to roots of a complex of multiple angles.; Students should be able to prove number.; De Moivre’s theorem for any integer n.

Use fp2.3.2 - de moivre’s theorem and its to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because fp2.3.2 - de moivre’s theorem and its determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply fp2.3.2 - de moivre’s theorem and its to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: FP2.3.2 - De Moivre’s theorem and its is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

FP2.3.3 - Loci and regions in the Argand diagram

Interpret and sketch complex-number loci and regions defined by modulus and argument conditions, including |z − a| = b, |z − a| = k|z − b| and arg(z − a) = β.

Use fp2.3.3 - loci and regions in the argand diagram to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because fp2.3.3 - loci and regions in the argand diagram determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply fp2.3.3 - loci and regions in the argand diagram to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: FP2.3.3 - Loci and regions in the Argand diagram is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

FP2.3.4 - Transformations between the z-plane and w-plane

Elementary transformations from az + b Transformations such as w = z2 and w =, where the z-plane to the w-plane. cz + d a, b, c, d ∈, may be set. ℂ.

Use fp2.3.4 - transformations between the z-plane and w-plane to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because fp2.3.4 - transformations between the z-plane and w-plane determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply fp2.3.4 - transformations between the z-plane and w-plane to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: FP2.3.4 - Transformations between the z-plane and w-plane is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

Objective notes

4 learning objectives
ConceptA-Level Edexcel Mathematics A2