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If z is a complex number of unit modulus and argument θ, then arg 1+z1+z- can be equal to given z-1
MathematicsComplex NumberJEE MainJEE Main 2013 (07 Apr)
Options:
  • A θ
  • B π - θ
  • C - θ
  • D π 2 - θ
Solution:
2711 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: θ
Let z=cos θ+i sin θ

Then, 1+z1+z¯=1+cos θ+i sin θ1+cos θ-i sin θ

=2 cos2θ2+i·2 sinθ2cosθ22 cos2θ2-i·2 sinθ2cosθ2

=cosθ2+i sinθ2cosθ2-i sinθ2

=cosθ2+i sinθ22

=cos θ+i sin θ

   arg1+z1+z¯=arg z

=θ

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