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Complex Locus - PLEASE HELP!
Q1: The complex number z satisfies arg(z+3) = pi/3
(a) Sketch the locus of the point P in the Argand diagram which represents z (DONE)
(b) Find the modulus and argument of z when z takes its least value. (STUCK)
(c) Hence represent z in a + ib form. (STUCK)
arg(z+3) = pi/3
arctan[y/(x+3)] = pi/3
y/(x+3) = sqrt(3)
y = sqrt(3)x + 3*sqrt(3)
I can't do part (b) and hence (c) of Q1.
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Q2: If z is any complex number such that |z| = 1, show using Argand diagram or otherwise that:
(a) 1 <= |z+2| <= 3 (STUCK)
(b) -pi/6 <= arg(z+2) <= pi/6 (STUCK)
I have sketched both parts (a) which is the region between the circles centred at (-2,0) and radii 1 and 3 and (b).
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Q3: The complex number z = x+iy, x and y are real, such that |z - i| = Im(z).
(a) Show that the point representing z has a Cartesian Equation y = 1/2(x^2 + 1). Sketch the locus. (DONE)
(b) Find the gradient of the tangent to this curve which passes through the origin. Hence find the set of possible values of the principal argument of z. (STUCK)
|z - i| = Im(z)
y = 1/2(x^2 + 1)
for part (a)
sqrt[x2 + (y-1)2] = y
x2 + y2 - 2y + 1 = y2
therefore, y = 1/2(x2+1)
Part (b) - NO IDEA!
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Thanks for your help!
Homework Statement
Q1: The complex number z satisfies arg(z+3) = pi/3
(a) Sketch the locus of the point P in the Argand diagram which represents z (DONE)
(b) Find the modulus and argument of z when z takes its least value. (STUCK)
(c) Hence represent z in a + ib form. (STUCK)
Homework Equations
arg(z+3) = pi/3
The Attempt at a Solution
arctan[y/(x+3)] = pi/3
y/(x+3) = sqrt(3)
y = sqrt(3)x + 3*sqrt(3)
I can't do part (b) and hence (c) of Q1.
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Homework Statement
Q2: If z is any complex number such that |z| = 1, show using Argand diagram or otherwise that:
Homework Equations
(a) 1 <= |z+2| <= 3 (STUCK)
(b) -pi/6 <= arg(z+2) <= pi/6 (STUCK)
The Attempt at a Solution
I have sketched both parts (a) which is the region between the circles centred at (-2,0) and radii 1 and 3 and (b).
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Homework Statement
Q3: The complex number z = x+iy, x and y are real, such that |z - i| = Im(z).
(a) Show that the point representing z has a Cartesian Equation y = 1/2(x^2 + 1). Sketch the locus. (DONE)
(b) Find the gradient of the tangent to this curve which passes through the origin. Hence find the set of possible values of the principal argument of z. (STUCK)
Homework Equations
|z - i| = Im(z)
y = 1/2(x^2 + 1)
The Attempt at a Solution
for part (a)
sqrt[x2 + (y-1)2] = y
x2 + y2 - 2y + 1 = y2
therefore, y = 1/2(x2+1)
Part (b) - NO IDEA!
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Thanks for your help!