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Let A3-i,B2+i be two points in the Argand plane. If the point P represents the complex number z=x+iy, which satisfies z-3+i=z-2-i, then the locus of the point P is
MathematicsComplex NumberAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2018 (25 Apr Shift 1)
Options:
  • A the circle with AB as diameter
  • B the line passing through A and B
  • C the perpendicular bisector of AB
  • D the ellipse with AB as major axis
Solution:
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The correct answer is: the perpendicular bisector of AB

Given,

A3-iA3,-1

B2+iB2,1

Now,

z-3+i=z-2-i

z-3-i=z-2+iz-A=z-B

z-3-i=z-2+iP-A=P-B

Therefore, we get AP=BP.

Point P is moving along the line CM such that AP=BP.

Hence, locus of the point P is the perpendicular bisector of line AB.

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