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Suppose we multiply a complex number z by 3i.ImDReBOWhich point represents the product of z and 3i?

Suppose we multiply a complex number z by 3i.ImDReBOWhich point represents the product-example-1
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A complex number can be represented using the exponential form:


z=re^(i\theta)

Now, using this notation, we represent 3i:


3i=3e^{(i\pi)/(2)}

Then, the multiplication of z and 3i:


3i\cdot z=3e^{(i\pi)/(2)}\cdot re^(i\theta)=3re^(i(\theta+\pi/2))

Looking at the graph, we must perform a dilation by a factor of 3 and a rotation of π/2 counterclockwise.

The point that best fits these conditions is point B.

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