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If \(a > 0, a \in R, z=a+2 i\) and \(z|z|-a z+1=0\) then
MathematicsComplex NumberBITSATBITSAT 2011
Options:
  • A \(z\) is always a positive real number
  • B \(z\) is always a negative real number
  • C \(z\) is purely imaginary number
  • D such a complex z does not exist
Solution:
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The correct answer is: such a complex z does not exist
Putting \(z=a+2 i\) in the given equation and comparing imaginary parts, we get \(\mathrm{a}^2+4=\mathrm{a}^2\), which is not possible.

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