JEE MainMathematicsComplex NumbersMCQ+4 / −1
Let a circle C in complex plane pass through the points , and . If is a point on C such that the line through z and z1 is perpendicular to the line through z2 and z3, then is equal to :
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: B
- Convert the given complex numbers to points in the Argand plane
Given:
We first find the circle passing through these three points.
- Equation of the circle
Let the circle be
Since it passes through :
Through :
Through :
From :
Using (3):
Substitute in (1): Thus,
Hence the circle is
So the circle is centered at origin with radius .
- Direction of the line through and
Points are and . Its slope is
A line perpendicular to this has slope
So the required line through is
Point lies on this line and on the circle .
- Find the second intersection of the line with the circle
Substitute into the circle:
Solve:
So,
The point gives , which is itself. Thus the other point is
Hence
- Find the argument of
Now,
This lies in the third quadrant. Therefore, Since both ,
Thus,
- Match with options
This is exactly Option B.
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