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\(If (\frac{(1+i}{1-i})^m=1, \text{then find the least positive integral value of m.}\)

Updated On: Jan 21, 2026
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Solution and Explanation

\((\frac{(1+i}{1-i})^m=1\)

\(⇒(\frac{1+i}{1-i}×\frac{1+i}{1+i})^m=1\)

\(⇒(\frac{(1+i)^2}{1^2-1^2})^m=1\)

\(⇒(\frac{1^2+i^2+2i}{2})^m=1\)

\(⇒(\frac{1-1+2i}{2})^m=1\)

\(⇒(\frac{2i}{2})^m=1\)

\(⇒i^m=1\)

\(\text{∴\,m=4k, where k is some integer.}\)

\(\text{Therefore, the least positive integer is 1. }\)

\(\text{Thus, the least positive integral value of m is 4 (= 4 × 1). }\)

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