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If |z-2|=|z-1|, where z is a complex number, then locus of z is a straight line
MathematicsComplex NumberAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2021 (19 Aug Shift 2)
Options:
  • A  Parallel to x axis 
  • B  Parallel to y axis 
  • C  Parallel to y=x
  • D  Parallel to y=-x
Solution:
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The correct answer is:  Parallel to y axis 

Given |z-2|=|z-1|

On squaring both sides, we get

z-2z¯-2=z-1z¯-1

zz¯-2z¯-2z+4=zz¯-z¯-z+1

z¯+z=3

Now, putting z=x+iy, we get

x+iy+x-iy=3

x=32

Hence, locus of z is a straight line parallel to y-axis

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