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Question

The real value of θ for which the expression  1+i cosθ1-2i cosθ is a real number is (n ∈ I) 

Options

A.

(2n + 1)Ï€

B.

(2n + 1)Ï€/2

C.

2n π

D.

None of these

Solution

1+i cosθ1-2i cosθ=1+i cosθ1+2i cosθ1-2i cosθ1+2i cosθ=1-2cos2θ+3icosθ1+4cos2θ
is a real number only if  3cosθ1+4cos2θ=0
i.e. if cosθ = 0
i.e. if  θ= (2n + 1)π/2,n∈ I
So (b) is correct alternative.

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