Question
Mathematics Question on Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
Let a=Im(2iz1+z2), where z is any non-zero complex number. The set A=\left\\{a:\left|z\right|=1\,and\,z\ne\pm1\right\\} is equal to:
A
(−1,1)
B
[−1,1]
C
[0,1)
D
(−1,0]
Answer
(−1,1)
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is (A) : (−1,1)
Let z=x+iy⇒z2=x2−y2+2ixy
Now,
2iz1+z2=2i(x+iy)1+x2−y2+2ixy=2ix−2y(x2−y2+1)+2ixy
=−2y+2ix(x2−y2+1)+2ixy×−2y−2ix−2y−2ix
=2(x2+y2)y(x2−y2−1)+x(x2+y2+1)i
a=2(x2+y2)x(x2+y2+1)
Since, ∣z∣=1
⇒x2+y2=1
⇒x2+y2=1
∴a=2×1x(1+1)=x
Also z=1
⇒x+iy=1
∴A=(−1,1)