Question:

If z1 and z2 are two complex numbers satisfying the equation\(|\frac{z_1+z_2}{z_1-z_2}|=1\), then \(\frac{z_1}{z_2}\) may be

Updated On: Sep 16, 2024
  • real positive
  • real negative
  • zero
  • purely imaginary
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The Correct Option is C, D

Solution and Explanation

The correct answer is/are option(s):
(C): zero
(D): purely imaginary

\(|\frac{z_1+z_2}{z_1-z_2}|=1\)

Now,

 \(\Rightarrow |z_1+z_2|=|z_1-z_2|\)

\(\Rightarrow |z_1+z_2|^2=|z_1-z_2|^2\)

\(\Rightarrow (z_1+z_2)(z_1+z_2)=(z_1-z_2)(z_1-z_2)\)

\(\Rightarrow|z_1|^2+|z_2|^2+z_1z_2+z_1z_2=|z_1|^2+|z_2|^2-z_1z_2-z_1z_2\)

\(\Rightarrow 2(z_1z_2+z_2z_1)=0\)

\(\Rightarrow \frac{z_1}{z_2}+\frac{z_1}{z_2}=0\)

\(\Rightarrow 2 Re (\frac{z_1}{z_2})=0=\frac{z_1}{z_2}\)

Hence it is purely imazinary.

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Concepts Used:

Complex Number

A Complex Number is written in the form

a + ib

where,

  • “a” is a real number
  • “b” is an imaginary number

The Complex Number consists of a symbol “i” which satisfies the condition i^2 = −1. Complex Numbers are mentioned as the extension of one-dimensional number lines. In a complex plane, a Complex Number indicated as a + bi is usually represented in the form of the point (a, b). We have to pay attention that a Complex Number with absolutely no real part, such as – i, -5i, etc, is called purely imaginary. Also, a Complex Number with perfectly no imaginary part is known as a real number.