What is i1000 + i1001 + i1002 + i1003 equal to (where i \(= \sqrt { - 1}\))?

What is i1000 + i1001 + i1002 + i1003 equal to (where i \(= \sqrt { - 1}\))? Correct Answer 0

Concept:

Formulas used:

  • i = √(-1)
  • i2 = -1
  • i3 = -i × i2 = -i
  • i4 = (i2)2 = (-1)2 = 1

 

Calculation:

To find: i1000 + i1001 + i1002 + i1003

We know that i4 = 1. So, 1000/4 = 250.

= (i4)250 + i × (i4)250 + i2 × (i4)250 + i3 × (i4)250

= 1 + i + i2 + i3

= 1 + i + (-1) + (-i)

= 0

Related Questions