Mathematics

Complex Variables and Numbers

157 Questions

Complex numbers and variables form a crucial part of advanced mathematics syllabi. This topic covers roots of unity, Argand plane geometry, and Z-transforms. These concepts are frequently tested in engineering entrance exams and UPSC mathematics optional papers.

Roots of unityArgand plane geometryZ-transform sequencesExponential complex formsComplex number quadrantsRiemann hypothesis

Complex Variables and Numbers Questions

Multiple choice
  1. $\dfrac{1}{3}$<$\left | z \right|$< 3
  2. $\dfrac{1}{3}$<$\left | z \right|$< $\dfrac{1}{2}$
  3. $\dfrac{1}{2}$<$\left | z \right|$< 3
  4. $\dfrac{1}{3}$<$\left | z \right|$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

x[n] = (1/3)^|n| - (1/2)^n u[n] has two components. For (1/3)^|n| (two-sided): ROC is 1/3 < |z| < 3. For (1/2)^n u[n](right-sided, causal): ROC is |z| > 1/2. The overall ROC is the INTERSECTION: (1/2, 3) since we need both components to converge. Therefore ROC is 1/2 < |z| < 3, which matches option C.

Multiple choice
  1. set of radial straight lines

  2. set of concentric circles

  3. set of confocal hyperbolas

  4. set of confocal ellipses

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

$\text{We have} W = In \hspace{0.1cm}z \\ u + jv = In(x + jy) \\ or \hspace{1cm} e^{u+jv} = x + jy \\ or \hspace{1cm} e^u e^jv = x + jy \\ e^u (cos v + jsinv) = x + jy \\ Now \hspace{0.5cm} x = e^u cos v \hspace{0.2cm} y = e^u sin v \\ Thus \hspace{0.2cm} x^2 + y^2 = e^{2u} \hspace{2cm} \text{Equation of circle}$

Multiple choice
  1. $\frac{1}{2}$, $\frac{1}{2}$ and 1
  2. $\frac{1}{2}$, $\frac{1}{2}$and – 1
  3. $\frac{1}{2}$, 1 and –3/2
  4. $\frac{1}{2}$, – 1 and $\frac{2}{3}$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

 X(z)= (1-2z)/{z(z-1)(z-2)}      Poles are located at z=0, z=1 and z=2          At z=0            = z(1-2z)/{z(z-1)(z-2)} = 1/2          At z=1            =(z-1)(1-2z)/{z(z-1)(z-2)}= 1            At z=2           =(z-2)(1-2z)/{z(z-1)(z-2)} = -3/2