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If $\omega (\ne 1)$ be a cube root of unity and $(1 + \omega^2)^n = (1 + \omega^4)^n,$ then the least positive value of n is

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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Given, $(1+\omega^2)^n=(1+\omega^4)^n$
$\Rightarrow \, \, \, \, (-\omega)^n =(-\omega^2)^n \, [\because \, \, w^3=1 \, and \, 1+\omega+\omega^2=0]$
$\Rightarrow \, \, \, \, \, \omega^n =1$
$\Rightarrow \, \, \, \, \, $ n = 3 is the least positive value of n.
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