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Grade 12th passAlgebra

(Roots of Unity)
𝜁k= exp((2𝜋ki)/n)
How to show that 𝜁k is a root of unity for each k= 1,2,3...n.
I know that in order for 𝜁k to be a root of unity it needs to equal 1, so do I substitute k values and check if they equal 1? I don't know how to begin solving this question. Please help. Thank you.

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7 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer7 Years ago
this is very easy to explain. you have asked how to show that 𝜁is a root of unity for each k= 1,2,3...n.
if 𝜁is a root, then 𝜁k^n should be equal to 1.
or [exp((2𝜋ki)/n)]^n= exp((2𝜋ki)/n)*n= exp(i2𝜋k)= cos(2𝜋k)+i*sin(2𝜋k)= 1+0= 1
thus we have proved that it is 1 and hence 𝜁is an nth root of 1 for all integral k.