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If $z=-\bar{z}$, then which one of the following is correct?
MathematicsComplex NumberNDANDA 2012 (Phase 1)
Options:
  • A real part of $z$ is zero. $[2012-I]$
  • B The imaginary part of $\mathrm{z}$ is zero.
  • C The real part of $z$ is equal to imaginary
  • D The sum of real and imaginary parts of z is z.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: real part of $z$ is zero. $[2012-I]$
Let z $=\mathrm{x}+\mathrm{y}$ then $\overline{\mathrm{z}}=\mathrm{x}-\mathrm{iy}$
Now $z=-\bar{z}$
$\Rightarrow(\mathrm{x}+\mathrm{iy})=-(\mathrm{x}-\mathrm{iy}) \Rightarrow \mathrm{x}+\mathrm{iy}=-\mathrm{x}+\mathrm{iy}$
$\Rightarrow 2 \mathrm{x}=0 \Rightarrow \operatorname{Re}(\mathrm{z})=0$

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