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If the origin and the non-real roots of the equation 3z2+3z+λ=0, λR are the vertices of an equilateral triangle in the argand plane, then 3 times the length of the triangle is
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Options:
  • A 2 units
  • B 1 unit
  • C 3 units
  • D 4 units
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 1 unit

Let, z1 and z2 are roots of the equation 3z2+3z+λ=0
z1+z2=-1 and z1z2=λ3
If 0, z1 and z2 form an equilateral triangle, then

z12+z22=z1z2
z1+z22=3z1z2
-12=3λ3λ=1z1z2=13

3z1=1 unit

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