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Find the real values of θ for which the complex number (1 + i cos θ) / (1– 2i cos θ) is purely real.



Answer -

Given:

(1 + i cos θ) / (1 –2i cos θ)

Z = (1 + i cos θ) / (1– 2i cos θ)

Let us multiply anddivide by (1 + 2i cos θ)

For a complex numberto be purely real, the imaginary part should be equal to zero.

So,

3cos θ = 0(since, 1 + 4cos2θ ≥ 1)

cos θ = 0

cos θ = cos π/2

θ = [(2n+1)π] / 2, forn Z

= 2nπ ± π/2, for n Z

 The values of θto get the complex number to be purely real is 2nπ ± π/2, for n Z

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