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If ω is a complex cube root of unity, then what is ω10 + ω-10 equal to?  1. 22. -13. -24. 1

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : -1

Concept:

Properties of cube root of unity:

ω= 1 and (ω2 + ω + 1) = 0

Calculations:

Consider, ω10 + ω-10

= ω10 + \(\dfrac {1}{ω^{10}}\)

\(\dfrac {ω^{20}+1}{ω^{10}}\)

\(\dfrac {ω^{18}.ω^{2}+1}{ω^{9.}ω}\)

\(\dfrac {{(ω^3)^6}.ω^{2}+1}{(ω^3)^3ω}\)

\(\dfrac {{(1)^6}.ω^{2}+1}{(1)^3ω}\)             (∵ ω3 = 1)
 
\(\dfrac {ω^{2}+1}{ω}\)
From equation (1), we have
\(\dfrac {-ω}{ω}\)          (∵ 1 + ω2 = -ω) 
= - 1

Hence, if ω is a complex cube root of unity, then  ω10 + ω-10 equal to -1.



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