(a) complex numbers, a +ib, with a and b real, may be represented by (or are iso- morphic with) 2 x 2 matrices: () a b -b a ib show that this matrix representation is valid for (i) addition and (ii) multiplication. (b) find the matrix corresponding to (a +ib)-

Daughter element the new element produced along with a decay particle in a nuclear transmutation 2. half-life the substance that decays in a nuclear transmutation 3. parent element the change of one chemical element into another by nuclear decay or radioactive bombardment 4. transmutation the time required for the decay of one-half of the atoms in a sample of radioactive material

Aturntable that spins at a constant 74.0 rpm takes 3.10 s to reach this angular speed after it is turned on. find its angular acceleration (in rad/s2), assuming it to be constant, and the number of degrees it turns through while speeding up.

To place a communications satellite into a geosynchronous orbit at an altitude of 22,240 mi above the surface of the earth, the satellite first is released from a space shuttle , which is in a circular orbit at an altitude of 185 mi, and then is propelled by an upper-stage booster to its final altitude. as the satellite passes through a, the booster's motor is fired to insert the satellite into an elliptic transfer orbit. the booster is again fired at b to insert the satellite into a geosynchronous orbit. knowing that the second firing increases the speed of the satellite by 4810ft/s, determine (a.) the speed of the satellite as it approaches b on the elliptic transfer orbit, (b.) the increase in speed resulting from the first firing at a.