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If `alpha` Is the fifth root of unity, then :

A

`|1+alpha+alpha^(2)+alpha^(3)+alpha^(4)|=0`

B

`|1+alpha+alpha^(2)+alpha^(3)|=1`

C

`|1+alpha+alpha^(2)|=2cos"(pi)/(5)`

D

`|1+alpha|=2cos"(pi)/(10)`

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the properties of the fifth roots of unity. The fifth roots of unity are the solutions to the equation \( z^5 = 1 \). These roots can be expressed in the form: \[ \alpha_k = e^{2\pi i k / 5} \quad \text{for } k = 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 \] In this case, we can take \( \alpha = e^{2\pi i / 5} \). ### Step 1: Write the expression for the fifth root of unity The fifth root of unity can be expressed as: \[ \alpha = \cos\left(\frac{2\pi}{5}\right) + i \sin\left(\frac{2\pi}{5}\right) \] ### Step 2: Use the property of roots of unity The sum of all the fifth roots of unity is given by: \[ 1 + \alpha + \alpha^2 + \alpha^3 + \alpha^4 = 0 \] This implies: \[ \alpha + \alpha^2 + \alpha^3 + \alpha^4 = -1 \] ### Step 3: Find the modulus of the sum We need to find the modulus of \( 1 + \alpha + \alpha^2 + \alpha^3 + \alpha^4 \): \[ |1 + \alpha + \alpha^2 + \alpha^3 + \alpha^4| = |0| = 0 \] ### Step 4: Analyze the modulus of partial sums Now, consider the modulus of \( 1 + \alpha + \alpha^2 + \alpha^3 \): \[ |1 + \alpha + \alpha^2 + \alpha^3| = |-\alpha^4| \] Since \( |\alpha^4| = 1 \) (as all roots of unity lie on the unit circle), we have: \[ |1 + \alpha + \alpha^2 + \alpha^3| = 1 \] ### Step 5: Further analysis of the modulus Next, we analyze \( |1 + \alpha + \alpha^2| \): \[ |1 + \alpha + \alpha^2| = |-\alpha^3 - \alpha^4| \] Factoring out \( -\alpha^3 \): \[ |1 + \alpha + \alpha^2| = |\alpha^3| \cdot |1 + \alpha| = |1 + \alpha| \] Since \( |\alpha^3| = 1 \), we have: \[ |1 + \alpha + \alpha^2| = |1 + \alpha| \] ### Step 6: Calculate the modulus explicitly Now we compute \( |1 + \alpha| \): \[ |1 + \alpha| = |1 + \cos\left(\frac{2\pi}{5}\right) + i \sin\left(\frac{2\pi}{5}\right)| \] This can be simplified using the formula for the modulus: \[ |1 + \alpha| = \sqrt{(1 + \cos\left(\frac{2\pi}{5}\right))^2 + \sin^2\left(\frac{2\pi}{5}\right)} \] Using the identity \( \sin^2\theta + \cos^2\theta = 1 \): \[ = \sqrt{(1 + \cos\left(\frac{2\pi}{5}\right))^2 + (1 - \cos^2\left(\frac{2\pi}{5}\right))} \] This simplifies to: \[ = \sqrt{2 + 2\cos\left(\frac{2\pi}{5}\right)} = 2\cos\left(\frac{\pi}{5}\right) \] ### Conclusion Thus, we conclude that: 1. \( 1 + \alpha + \alpha^2 + \alpha^3 + \alpha^4 = 0 \) 2. \( |1 + \alpha + \alpha^2 + \alpha^3| = 1 \) 3. \( |1 + \alpha + \alpha^2| = 2\cos\left(\frac{\pi}{5}\right) \) ### Final Answer Options 1, 2, and 3 are correct.

To solve the problem, we need to analyze the properties of the fifth roots of unity. The fifth roots of unity are the solutions to the equation \( z^5 = 1 \). These roots can be expressed in the form: \[ \alpha_k = e^{2\pi i k / 5} \quad \text{for } k = 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 \] In this case, we can take \( \alpha = e^{2\pi i / 5} \). ...
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