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If S=\zin C:|z-i|=|z+i|=|z-1|\, then n(S) is:

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula |z - z_1| = |z - z_2| This represents the perpendicular bisector of the line segment joining the points z_1 and z_2 in the complex plane. ### Core Logic The given set defines a complex number z that is equidistant from three fixed points: A equiv (0, 1) corresponding to i B equiv (0, -1) corresponding to -i C equiv (1, 0) corresponding to 1 The condition |z-i|=|z+i|=|z-1| implies that z is the point of intersection of the perpendicular bisectors of the sides of the triangle formed by A, B, and C. ### Step 1: Finding the Circumcenter The point of intersection of the perpendicular bisectors of a triangle is its circumcenter. Since A(0,1), B(0,-1), and C(1,0) form a unique, non-degenerate triangle, they have exactly one unique circumcenter. ### Step 2: Final Conclusion Therefore, there is only one such complex number z that satisfies the condition. n(S) = 1 ### Pattern Recognition Recognize that |z - z_1| = |z - z_2| = |z - z_3| is geometrically identical to finding the circumcenter of a triangle with vertices at z_1, z_2, and z_3. A non-collinear set of three points always yields exactly 1 circumcenter. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Maths: Complex Numbers Class 11 Maths: Straight Lines

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Q16 jee_main_2024_30_january_evening Roots of Unity
If z is a complex number, then the number of common roots of the equation z^1985 + z^100 + 1 = 0 and z^3 + 2z^2 + 2z + 1 = 0 , is equal to:
  • A. 1
  • B. 2
  • C. 0
  • D. 3

Solution

### Related Formula z^3-1 = (z-1)(z^2+z+1) quad textCube roots of unity: 1, omega, omega^2 omega^3 = 1 quad textand quad 1+omega+omega^2 = 0 ### Core Logic Let's first find the roots of the lower degree polynomial: z^3 + 2z^2 + 2z + 1 = 0 Group the terms: (z^3 + 1) + 2z(z + 1) = 0 (z + 1)(z^2 - z + 1) + 2z(z + 1) = 0 (z + 1)(z^2 - z + 1 + 2z) = 0 (z + 1)(z^2 + z + 1) = 0 Thus, the roots are z = -1, and the roots of z^2 + z + 1 = 0 which are z = omega, omega^2. ### Step 1: Check z = -1 Substitute z = -1 into the first equation z^1985 + z^100 + 1 = 0: (-1)^1985 + (-1)^100 + 1 = -1 + 1 + 1 = 1 neq 0 So, z = -1 is not a common root. ### Step 2: Check z = ω and ω² Substitute z = omega: omega^1985 + omega^100 + 1 Reduce the powers modulo 3 (since omega^3 = 1): 1985 = 3 times 661 + 2 Rightarrow omega^1985 = omega^2 100 = 3 times 33 + 1 Rightarrow omega^100 = omega^1 = omega So, omega^1985 + omega^100 + 1 = omega^2 + omega + 1 = 0. z = omega is a common root. Substitute z = omega^2: (omega^2)^1985 + (omega^2)^100 + 1 = omega^3970 + omega^200 + 1 3970 = 3 times 1323 + 1 Rightarrow omega^3970 = omega 200 = 3 times 66 + 2 Rightarrow omega^200 = omega^2 So, omega^3970 + omega^200 + 1 = omega + omega^2 + 1 = 0. z = omega^2 is also a common root. ### Step 3: Conclusion There are exactly 2 common roots: omega and omega^2. ### Pattern Recognition Whenever z^2+z+1 emerges as a factor, its roots omega and omega^2 can be directly tested in massive degree polynomials using exponent reduction modulo 3. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Maths: Complex Numbers
Q3 jee_main_2024_30_jan_morning Modulus and Conjugate of a Complex Number
If z = x + iy, xy neq 0, satisfies the equation z^2 + ibarz = 0, then |z^2| is equal to:
  • A. 9
  • B. 1
  • C. 4
  • D. frac14

Solution

### Related Formula |z^n| = |z|^n |barz| = |z| ### Core Logic Given the equation: z^2 = -ibarz Taking the modulus on both sides: |z^2| = |-ibarz| Using properties of modulus: |z|^2 = |-i| cdot |barz| Since |-i| = 1 and |barz| = |z|: |z|^2 = |z| |z|^2 - |z| = 0 |z|(|z| - 1) = 0 ### Step 1: Applying the non-zero condition This gives two possibilities: |z| = 0 or |z| = 1. Since z = x + iy and xy neq 0, neither x nor y is zero, which implies |z| neq 0. Therefore, |z| = 1. We are asked for |z^2|: |z^2| = |z|^2 = 1^2 = 1 ### Pattern Recognition When dealing with equations involving z and barz, applying modulus to both sides rapidly simplifies the problem, turning complex equations into simple real algebraic equations in |z|. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Maths: Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
Q28 jee_main_2024_30_jan_morning Quadratic Equations
Let alpha, beta in mathbbN be roots of equation x^2 - 70x + lambda = 0 where fraclambda2, fraclambda3 notin mathbbN. If lambda assumes the minimum possible value, then frac(sqrtalpha - 1 + sqrtbeta - 1)(lambda + 35)|alpha - beta| is equal to:
Numerical Answer. Answer: 60 to 60

Solution

### Related Formula textSum of roots (alpha + beta) = -fracba textProduct of roots (alpha beta) = fracca ### Core Logic For the equation x^2 - 70x + lambda = 0: alpha + beta = 70 alpha beta = lambda Since alpha, beta in mathbbN, their sum is 70. This gives alpha(70 - alpha) = lambda. We are given lambda / 2 notin mathbbN and lambda / 3 notin mathbbN. This means lambda is not divisible by 2 or 3. So lambda must be an odd number and not a multiple of 3. Thus, neither alpha nor beta can be a multiple of 2 or 3. ### Step 1: Finding minimum lambda We need to find the minimum value of lambda. lambda = alpha(70 - alpha). This parabola opens downwards, so the minimum product occurs when the integers alpha and beta are as far apart as possible. Let's test small values for alpha: If alpha = 1, beta = 69 Rightarrow lambda = 69, but 69 = 3 times 23, which is divisible by 3. Rejected. If alpha = 2, divisible by 2. Rejected. If alpha = 3, divisible by 3. Rejected. If alpha = 4, divisible by 2. Rejected. If alpha = 5, beta = 65 Rightarrow lambda = 325. Check divisibility: 325 is odd (not div by 2). 3+2+5 = 10 (not div by 3). So minimum lambda = 325 with roots alpha = 5, beta = 65. ### Step 2: Evaluating the target expression We need to compute: E = frac(sqrtalpha - 1 + sqrtbeta - 1)(lambda + 35)|alpha - beta| Substitute the values alpha = 5, beta = 65, lambda = 325: |alpha - beta| = |5 - 65| = 60 sqrtalpha - 1 = sqrt4 = 2 sqrtbeta - 1 = sqrt64 = 8 E = frac(2 + 8)(325 + 35)60 = frac(10)(360)60 = 10 times 6 = 60 The result is exactly 60. ### Pattern Recognition Minimizing the product of two numbers with a fixed sum requires them to be as far apart as possible. Divisibility constraints are quickly verified using prime modulus filters (%2 neq 0, %3 neq 0). ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Maths: Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
Q3 jee_main_2024_31_jan_evening Algebra of Complex Numbers
Let z_1 and z_2 be two complex numbers such that z_1 + z_2 = 5 and z_1^3 + z_2^3 = 20 + 15i. Then |z_1^4 + z_2^4| equals-
  • A. 30sqrt3
  • B. 75
  • C. 15sqrt15
  • D. 25sqrt3

Solution

### Related Formula a^3+b^3 = (a+b)^3 - 3ab(a+b) a^2+b^2 = (a+b)^2 - 2ab a^4+b^4 = (a^2+b^2)^2 - 2a^2b^2 ### Core Logic Given z_1+z_2=5 and z_1^3+z_2^3=20+15i. z_1^3+z_2^3 = (z_1+z_2)^3 - 3z_1z_2(z_1+z_2) 20+15i = 125 - 15z_1z_2 15z_1z_2 = 105 - 15i implies z_1z_2 = 7-i Now, compute z_1^2+z_2^2: z_1^2+z_2^2 = (z_1+z_2)^2 - 2z_1z_2 = 25 - 2(7-i) = 11+2i Now, compute z_1^4+z_2^4: z_1^4+z_2^4 = (z_1^2+z_2^2)^2 - 2(z_1z_2)^2 = (11+2i)^2 - 2(7-i)^2 = (121 - 4 + 44i) - 2(49 - 1 - 14i) = 117 + 44i - 2(48 - 14i) = 117 + 44i - 96 + 28i = 21 + 72i Finally, find magnitude: |z_1^4+z_2^4| = |21+72i| = sqrt21^2 + 72^2 = sqrt441 + 5184 = sqrt5625 = 75 ### Pattern Recognition Standard algebraic identities recursively applied. Extract sum and product, then ladder up to higher powers. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Maths: Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
Q26 jee_main_2024_31_jan_morning Properties of Modulus and Argument
If alpha denotes the number of solutions of |1 - i|^x = 2^x and beta = left(frac|z|arg(z)right), where z = fracpi4 (1 + i)^4 left(frac1 - sqrtpi isqrtpi + i + fracsqrtpi - i1 + sqrtpi iright), i = sqrt-1, then the distance of the point (alpha, beta) from the line 4x - 3y = 7 is
Numerical Answer. Answer: 3 to 3

Solution

### Core Logic |1 - i|^x = 2^x implies (sqrt2)^x = 2^x implies 2^x/2 = 2^x This implies fracx2 = x implies x = 0. There is exactly 1 solution, so alpha = 1. ### Step 1: Simplify complex number z (1+i)^4 = ((1+i)^2)^2 = (1 + i^2 + 2i)^2 = (2i)^2 = -4 Thus, z = -pi left( frac(1-sqrtpii)(sqrtpi-i)pi + 1 + frac(sqrtpi-i)(1-sqrtpii)1 + pi right) ### Step 2: Simplify Bracket Let's expand the terms directly: z = fracpi4(-4) left[ fracsqrtpi - pi i - i - sqrtpipi + 1 + fracsqrtpi - i - pi i - sqrtpi1 + pi right] = -pi left[ frac-i(pi+1)pi+1 + frac-i(pi+1)pi+1 right] = -pi [ -i - i ] = 2pi i ### Step 3: Find beta For z = 2pi i: |z| = 2pi and arg(z) = fracpi2. beta = frac|z|arg(z) = frac2pipi/2 = 4 ### Step 4: Distance from Line Distance of point (alpha, beta) = (1, 4) from the line 4x - 3y - 7 = 0: D = frac|4(1) - 3(4) - 7|sqrt4^2 + (-3)^2 = frac|4 - 12 - 7|5 = frac|-15|5 = 3 ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Maths: Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations Class 11 Maths: Straight Lines

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