N1980 P1 Q4

N1980 P1 Q4

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If \(z=\cos \theta +i\sin \theta \), prove that \(\frac{1+z}{1-z}=i\cot \frac{\theta }{2}\) . In an Argand diagram, the points \(O\), \(A\), \(Z\), \(P\), \(Q\) represent the complex numbers \(0\), \(1\), \(z\), \(1+z\) and \(1-z\) respectively. Indicate these points on a diagram, showing clearly their geometrical relationships. Prove that angle \(POQ=\frac{\pi }{2}\) and find, in terms of \(\theta \), the ratio \(\left| \frac{OP}{OQ} \right|\).

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Answer:\(\left|\frac{OP}{OQ}\right| = \left|\cot\frac{\theta}{2}\right|\)

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