Let a= Im ( 1+z^2 2 i z ), where z is any non-zero complex number. The set A=a:|z|=1 and z ≠ ± 1 is equal to:
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Let a=Im(2iz1+z2), where z is any non-zero complex number. The set A={a:∣z∣=1 and z=±1} is equal to:
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Held on 23 Apr 2013 · Verified 6 Jul 2026.
Options
A
(−1,1)
B
[−1,1]
C
[0,1)
D
(−1,0]
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Solution
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)ia=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)
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