Multiplication by eⁱˣ is just a rotation along the unit circle in the complex plane
The cube roots of unity are therefore 3 distinct rotations that result in 1, after 3 successive applications.
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Very well illustrated
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Thank you!
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Too complex for me. My brain is phased out.
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Love it. LOVE IT.
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Still can't see the boldface stuff.
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