Question:

The number of complex numbers $z$ such that $|z - 1| = |z + 1| = |z - i|$ equals

Updated On: Aug 1, 2022
  • $1$
  • $2$
  • $\infty$
  • $0$
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Let $z = x + iy$ $|z - 1| = |z + 1|\quad\Rightarrow Re \,z = 0 \quad\Rightarrow x = 0$ $|z - 1| = |z - i|\quad\Rightarrow x = y$ $|z + 1| = |z - i|\quad\Rightarrow y = -x$ Only $\left(0, 0\right)$ will satisfy all conditions. $\Rightarrow$ Number of complex number $z = 1$
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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.