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If \( \left|z^{2}-1\right|=|z|^{2}+1 \), then \( z \) lies on
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Options:
  • A the real axis
  • B the imaginary axis
  • C a circle
  • D an ellipse
Solution:
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The correct answer is: the imaginary axis

Using the relation, if

z1+z2=z1+z2

Then, argz1=argz2

since, z2+-1=z2+-1

Then, argz2=arg-1

2argz=π  arg-1=π

argz=π2

z lies on Y-axis (imaginary axis).

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