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Homework Statement
What are the roots of
z^n = -1
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
are they
[tex]e^{\frac{2\pi k i}{n}-\frac{i \pi}{n}}[/tex]
?
The roots of a complex function are the values of the independent variable that make the function equal to zero. In other words, they are the points on the complex plane where the function crosses the x-axis.
Finding the roots of a complex function typically involves solving a complex equation of the form f(z) = 0, where z is the complex variable. This can be done using algebraic methods or numerical methods such as Newton's method or the Secant method.
Yes, complex functions can have multiple roots. In fact, the fundamental theorem of algebra states that a polynomial of degree n has exactly n complex roots, taking into account multiplicity. This means that some roots may appear multiple times in the solution set.
The roots of a complex function play an important role in understanding the behavior of the function. They can help determine the critical points, inflection points, and other key features of the function. Additionally, the roots of a function can be used to solve equations and model real-world phenomena.
No, the roots of a complex function can also be real numbers. However, if the function has complex coefficients, it is likely that some of the roots will also be complex numbers. Furthermore, complex roots always come in conjugate pairs, meaning that if z is a root, then its conjugate z* is also a root.