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Class 11 Maths MCQ Questions of Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations with Answers?

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1. The value of \(\sqrt{(-16)}\) is

(a) -4i
(b) 4i
(c) -2i
(d) 2i

2. The value of \(\sqrt{(-144)}\) is

(a) -12i
(b) 12i
(c) -10i
(d) 2i

3.  The value of \(\sqrt{-25}+3\sqrt{-4}+2\sqrt{-9}\) is

(a) -17i
(b) 15i
(c) 17i
(d) 8i

4. if z lies on |z| = 1, then 2/z lies on

(a) a circle
(b) an ellipse
(c) a straight line
(d) a parabola

5. If ω is an imaginary cube root of unity, then (1 + ω – ω2)7 equals

(a) 128 ω
(b) -128 ω
(c) 128 ω2
(d) -128 ω2

6. The value of i135 is

(a) 1
(b) -1
(c) i
(d) -i

7. Let z1 and z2 be two roots of the equation z2 + az + b = 0, z being complex. Further assume that the origin, z1 and z1 form an equilateral triangle. Then

(a) a2 = b
(b) a2= 2b
(c) a2 = 3b
(d) a= 4b

8. The curve represented by Im(z2) = k, where k is a non-zero real number, is

(a) a pair of striaght line
(b) an ellipse
(c) a parabola
(d) a hyperbola 

9. The value of x and y if (3y – 2) + i(7 – 2x) = 0

(a) x = 7/2, y = 2/3
(b) x = 2/7, y = 2/3
(c) x = 7/2, y = 3/2
(d) x = 2/7, y = 3/2

10. Find real θ such that (3 + 2i × sin θ)/(1 – 2i × sin θ) is imaginary

(a) θ = nπ ± π/2 where n is an integer
(b) θ = nπ ± π/3 where n is an integer
(c) θ = nπ ± π/4 where n is an integer
(d) None of these

11. If arg (z) < 0, then arg (-z) – arg (z) =

(a) π
(b) -π
(c) -π/2
(d) π/2

12. The modulus of 3 + 4i is

(a) 5
(b) 25
(c) 15
(d) -5

13. The modulus of 5 + 3i is

(a) \(\sqrt{34}\)
(b) 25
(c) 15
(d) -5

14. The value of 1+ i2 + i4 + i6 + i8 + ........+ i20

(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) -1
(d) 3

15. Number of solutions of the equation z2+|z|=0  is

(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) infinitely many

16. If ∣z−4∣<∣z−2∣, its solution is given by

(a) Re(z)>0
(b) Re(z)<0
(c) Re(z)>3
(d) Re(z)>2

17. If a + ib = c + id, then

(a) a2 + c2 = 0
(b) b2 + c2 = 0
(c) b2 + d2 = 0
(d) a2 + b2 = c2 + d2

18.  If a complex number z lies in the interior or on the boundary of a circle of radius 3 units and centre (– 4, 0), the greatest value of |z +1| is

(a) 4
(b) 6
(c) 3
(d) 10

19. If 1 – i, is a root of the equation x2 + ax + b = 0, where a, b ∈ R, then the value of a – b is

(a) -4
(b) 0
(c) 2
(d) 1

20. The simplified value of (1 – i)3/(1 – i3) is

(a) 1
(b) -2
(c) -i
(d) 2i

Answer:

1. Answer: (b) 4i

Explanation: Given,

  \(=\sqrt{(16)}\times\sqrt{(-1)}\)

= 4i {since i = \(\sqrt{(-1)}\)}

2. Answer: (b) 12i

Explanation: Given,

  \(=\sqrt{(144)}\times\sqrt{(-1)}\)

= 12i {since i = \(\sqrt{(-1)}\)}

3.  Answer: (c) 17i

Explanation: \(\sqrt{-25}+3\sqrt{-4}+2\sqrt{-9}\)

\(=5\sqrt{-1}+6\sqrt{-1}+6\sqrt{-1}\) \(\therefore \sqrt{-1}=i\)

=5i+6i+6i

= 17i

4. Answer: (a) a circle

Explanation: Let \(w=\frac{2}{z}\)

 \(w=2\overset{-}{z}\) .....(Multiplying and dividing by \(\overset{-}{z}\) and ∣z∣2 =1

Now locus of w represents a circle.

5. Answer: (d) -128 ω2

Explanation: ​​​​1 + ω + ω2 = 0 and ω3 = 1

Now, (1 + ω – ω2)7 = (-ω2 – ω2)7

⇒ (1 + ω – ω2)7 = (-2ω2)7

⇒ (1 + ω – ω2)7 = -128 ω14

⇒ (1 + ω – ω2)7 = -128 ω12 × ω2

⇒ (1 + ω – ω2)7 = -128 (ω3)4 ω2

⇒ (1 + ω – ω2)= -128 ω2

6. Answer: (d) -i

Explanation: 135 leaves remainder as 3 when it is divided by 4. 

∴ i135 = i3 = -i

7. Answer: (c) a2 = 3b

Explanation:  Given, z1 and z2 be two roots of the equation z2 + az + b = 0

Now, z1 + z2 = -a and z× z2 = b

Since z1 and z2 and z3 from an equilateral triangle.

⇒ z12 + z22 + z32 = z1 × z2 + z2 × z3 + z1 × z3

⇒ z12+ z2= z1 × z2 {since z3 = 0}

⇒ (z1 + z2)– 2z1 × z2 = z1 × z2

⇒ (z1 + z2)2 = 2z1 × z2 + z1 × z2

⇒ (z1 + z2)2  = 3z1 × z2

⇒ (-a)2 = 3b

⇒ a2 = 3b

8. Answer: (d) a hyperbola 

Explanation: Let z = x + iy

Now, z2 = (x + iy)2

⇒ z2 = x2 – y2 + 2xy

Given, Im(z2) = k

⇒ 2xy = k

 ⇒ xy = k/2 which is a hyperbola.

9. Answer: (a) x = 7/2, y = 2/3

Explanation: Given, (3y – 2) + i(7 – 2x) = 0

3y – 2 = 0

⇒ y = 2/3 and 

7 – 2x = 0

⇒ x = 7/2

So, the value of x = 7/2 and y = 2/3

10. Answer: (a) x = 7/2, y = 2/3

Explanation: Given,(3 + 2i × sin θ)/(1 – 2i × sin θ) 

= {(3 + 2i × sin θ)×(1 – 2i × sin θ)}/(1 – 4i2× sin2 θ)

(3 + 2i × sin θ)/(1 – 2i × sin θ) = {(3 – 4sin² θ) + 8i × sin θ}/(1 + 4sin² θ) …………. (i)

3 – 4sin2 θ = 0

⇒ 4sin2 θ = 3

⇒ sin2 θ = 3/4

⇒ sin θ = \(\pm\frac{\sqrt3}{2}\)

⇒ θ = nπ ± π/3 where n is an integer

11. Answer: (a) π

Explanation: Given, arg (z) < 0

Now, arg (-z) – arg (z) = arg(-z/z)

⇒ arg (-z) – arg (z) = arg(-1)

⇒ arg (-z) – arg (z) = π {since sin π + i cos π = -1, So arg(-1) = π}

12. Answer: (a) 5

Explanation: \(\sqrt{3^2+4^2}\)

= 5

13. Answer: (a) 

Explanation: \(\sqrt{5^2+3^2}\)

\(\sqrt{34}\)

14. Answer: (a) 1

Explanation: 1+ i2 + i4 + i6 + i8 + i10 + i12 + i14 + i16 + i18.+ i20

= 1+(−1)+1+(−1)+1+(−1)+1+(−1)+1+(−1)+1

= 1

15. Answer: (d) infinitely many

Explanation: z2+|z|2=0 ,

z ≠ 0

⇒x2−y+i2xy+x2+y=0

⇒2x2+i2xy = 0

⇒2x(x+iy) = 0

⇒x=0 or x+iy=0 (not possible)

∴x=0 and z≠0

So y can have any real value.

Hence infinitely many solutions.

16. Answer: (c) Re(z)>3

Explanation: Given ∣z−4∣<∣z−2∣ all complex numbers lie farther from (2,0) than from (4,0) as

∣z−4∣<∣z−2∣

So they lie on the side of (z,0) which is closer to (4,0) than (2,0)

z = x+iy

⇒ x>3

∴Re(z)>3 

17. Answer: (d) a2 + b2 = c2 + d2

Explanation: a + ib = c + id

⇒ |a + ib| = |c + id|

⇒ \(\sqrt{(a^2+b^2)}\) = \(\sqrt{(c^2+d^2)}\)

Squaring on both sides, we get;

a2 + b2 = c+ d2

18.  Answer: (b) 6

Explanation: The distance of the point representing z from the centre of the circle is |z – (-4 + i0)| = |z + 4|

|z + 4| ≤ 3

|z + 1| = |z + 4 – 3| ≤ |z + 4| + |-3| ≤ 3 + 3 ≤ 6

Hence, the greatest value of |z + 1| is 6.

19. Answer: (a) -4

Explanation: Given that 1 – i is the root of x2 + ax + b = 0.

Thus, 1 + i is also the root of the given equation since non-real complex roots occur in conjugate pairs.

Sum of roots = −a/1 = (1 – i) + (1 + i)

⇒ a = – 2

Product of roots, b/1 = (1 – i)(1 + i)

b = 1 – i2

b = 1 + 1 {since i2 = -1}

⇒ b = 2

Now, a – b = -2 – 2 = -4

20. Answer: (b) -2

Explanation: (1 – i)3/(1 – i3)

= (1 – i)3/(13 – i3)

= (1 – i)3/ [(1 – i)(1 + i + i2)]

= (1 – i)2/(1 + i – 1)

= (1 – i)2/i

= (1 + i2 – 2i)/i

= (1 – 1 – 2i)/i

= -2i/i

= -2

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2.

If (a + ib)(c + id){e + if) (g + ih) = A + iB then show that (a2 + b2)(c2 + d2)(e2 + f2) (g2 + h2) = A2 + B2 

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Given: A + iB = (a + ib)(c + id)(e + if)(g + ih) 

∴ A-iB = (a- ib)(c – id)(e – if)(g – ih) 

But A2  + B2  = (A + iB)(A – iB) 

= (a2  + b2)(c+ d2)(c+ f2)(g2 + h2)

3.

Find the modulus of each of the following complex numbers and hence express each of them in polar form: 2i

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Let Z = 2i = r(cosθ + isinθ)

Now, separating real and complex part, we get

0 = rcosθ ……….eq.1

2 = rsinθ …………eq.2

Squaring and adding eq.1 and eq.2, we get

4 = r2

Since r is always a positive no., therefore,

r = 2,

Hence its modulus is 2.

Now, dividing eq.2 by eq.1, we get,

\(\frac{rsin\theta}{rcos\theta}=\frac{2}{0}\)

Tanθ = ∞

Since cosθ = 0, sinθ = 1 and tanθ = ∞.

Therefore the θ lies in first quadrant.

tanθ = ∞, therefore θ = π/2

Representing the complex no. in its polar form will be

Z = 2{cos(π/2)+i sin(π/2)}

4.

Where does z lie, if |(z - 5i)/(z + 5i)| = 1.

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Given |(z - 5i)/(z + 5i)| = 1.

⇒ |z – 5i| = |z + 5i|

⇒ |x + iy – 5i| = |x + iy + 5i|

⇒ |x + i (y – 5) |2 = |x + i (y + 5) |2

⇒ x2 + (y – 5)2 = x2 + (y + 5)2

⇒ 20y = 0

⇒ y = 0

∴ z lies on the x – axis.

5.

Find the principal argument of (–2i).

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Let, z = -2i

Let 0 = r cosθ and -2 = r sinθ

By squaring and adding, we get

(0)2 + (-2)2 = (r cosθ)2 + (r sinθ)2

⇒ 0+4 = r2 (cos2θ + sin2θ)

⇒ 4 = r2

⇒ r = 2

∴ cosθ = 0 and sinθ = -1

Since, θ lies in fourth quadrant, we have

θ = -π/2

Since, θ ∈ (-π ,π ] it is principal argument.

6.

The value of (z + 3) (z̅ + 3) is equivalent toA. |z + 3|3B. |z – 3|C. z2 + 3D. None of these

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A. |z + 3|3

Given (z + 3) (z̅ + 3) = (x + iy + 3) (x –iy + 3)

= (x + 3)2 – (iy)2

= (x + 3)2 + y2

= |x + 3 + iy|2

= |z + 3|2

7.

If ω is the complex cube root of unity, find the value of  (1 – ω – ω2)3 + (1 – ω + ω2)3

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ω is the complex cube root of unity.

ω3 = 1 and 1 + ω + ω2 = 0

Also, 1 + ω2 = -ω, 1 + ω = -ω2 and ω + ω2 = -1

(1 – ω – ω2)3 + (1 – ω + ω2)3

= [1 – (ω + ω2)]3 + [(1 + ω ) – ω2]3

= [1 – (-1)2] + (-ω – ω)3

= 23 + (-2ω)3

= 8 – 8ω3

= 8 – 8(1)

= 0

8.

If ω is the complex cube root of unity, find the value of (1 + ω2)3

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ω is the complex cube root of unity.

ω3 = 1 and 1 + ω + ω2 = 0

Also, 1 + ω2 = -ω, 1 + ω = -ω2 and ω + ω2 = -1

(1 + ω2)3

= (-ω)3

= -ω3

= -1

9.

If ω is the complex cube root of unity, find the value of ω2 + ω3 + ω4

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ω is the complex cube root of unity.

ω3 = 1 and 1 + ω + ω2 = 0

Also, 1 + ω2 = -ω, 1 + ω = -ω2 and ω + ω2 = -1

ω2 + ω3 + ω4 = ω2 (1 + ω + ω2 )

= ω2 (0)

= 0

10.

If ω is the complex cube root of unity, show that (2 – ω)(2 – ω2) = 7

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ω is the complex cube root of unity.

ω3 = 1 and 1 + ω + ω2 = 0

Also, 1 + ω2 = -ω, 1 + ω = -ω2 and ω + ω2 = -1

L.H.S. = (2 – ω)(2 – ω2)

= 4 – 2ω2 – 2ω + ω3

= 4 – 2(ω2 + ω) + 1

= 4 – 2(-1) + 1

= 4 + 2 + 1

= 7

= R.H.S.

11.

Fill in the blanks:The sum of the series i + i2 + i3 + …. Upto 1000 terms is…………

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Given i + i2 + i3 + …. Upto 1000 terms

= (i + i2 + i3 + i4) + (i5 + i6 + i7 + i8) + … 250 brackets

Since in + in+1 + in + 2 + in + 3 = 0 where n ∈ N

= 0 + 0 + 0 … + 0

= 0

12.

Find the principal argument of (1+i\(\sqrt{3}\))2

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As we know that, z = a+ib

z = (1+i\(\sqrt{3}\))2

= 12 + \((\sqrt{3i})^2\) + 2 x 1 x \(\sqrt{3i}\) 

= 1+i2+2i√3 

= 1-3+2i√3 

= -2+2i√3 

a = -2 b = 2√3

tanα = \(|\frac{b}{a}|\) 

\(|\frac{2\sqrt{3}}{-2}|\)

= |√3|

= α = \(\frac{\pi}{3}\)  or 60°

α<0,b>1 

∴z lies in second quadrant 

arg(z) = θ

=π - a

= π = - \(\frac{π}{3}\)

= \(\frac{2π}{3}\)

13.

Write the additive inverse of 6i - i-√−49

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Given, 

6i − i √−49 = 6i – i(7i) 

= 6i –7i2 

= 6i –7 

∴ Additive inverse = -6 – 7

14.

Define purely real and purely imaginary numbers.

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A complex number z is said to be: 

  •  Purely real, if Im(z) = 0, 
  •  Purely imaginary, if Re(z) = 0
15.

Which of the following is correct for any two complex numbers z1 and z2?A. |z1 z2| = |z1||z2|B. arg (z1z2) = arg (z1). Arg (z2)C. |z1 + z2| = |z1|+ |z2|D. |z1 + z2| ≥ |z1| – |z2|

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D. |z1 + z2| ≥ ||z1| - |z2|

Let z1 = |z1| (cos θ1 + i sin θ1) and z2 = |z2| (cos θ2 + i sin θ2)

Now, z1z2 = |z1| |z2| (cos θ1 + i sin θ1) (cos θ2 + i sin θ2)

= |z1| |z2| [cos θ1 cos θ2 + i sin θ1 cos θ2 + i cos θ1 sin θ2 + i2 sin θ1 sin θ2]

= |z1| |z2| [cos (θ1 + θ2) + i sin (θ1 + θ2)]

⇒ |z1 z2| = |z1| |z2|

And arg (z1 z2) = θ1 + θ2 = arg (z1) + arg (z2)

⇒ |z1 + z2| = |z1| + |z2| is true only when z1, z2 and O are collinear.

Also, |z1 + z2| ≥ ||z1| - |z2|

16.

Write the principal argument of -2.

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-2 = -2 + 0i

Let -2 + 0i = r(cos θ + i sin θ)

⇒ r cos θ = -2 ….(i)

r sin θ = 0 ………(ii)

⇒ tan θ = 0/-2  = 0

Hence, principal argument of -z is π.

17.

If z1, z2 ∈ C then which statement is true:(A) |z1 – z2| ≥ |z1| + |z2|(B) |z1 – z2| ≤ |z1| + |z2|(C) |z1 + z2| ≥ |z1 – z2|(D) |z1 + z2| ≤ |z1 – z2|

Answer»

Answer is (B)

statement |z1 – z2| ≤ |z1| + |z2| is true.

18.

Find the real values of x and y for which (x – iy) (3 + 5i) is the conjugate of (-6 – 24i).

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Given: (x – iy) (3 + 5i) is the conjugate of (-6 – 24i)

We know that,

Conjugate of – 6 – 24i = - 6 + 24i

∴ According to the given condition,

(x – iy) (3 + 5i) = -6 + 24i

⇒ x(3 + 5i) – iy(3 + 5i) = -6 + 24i

⇒ 3x + 5ix – 3iy – 5i2y = -6 + 24i

⇒ 3x + i(5x – 3y) – 5(-1)y = -6 + 24i [∵ i2 = -1]

⇒ 3x + i(5x – 3y) + 5y = - 6 + 24i

⇒ (3x + 5y) + i(5x – 3y) = - 6 + 24i

Comparing the real parts, we get

3x + 5y = - 6 …(i)

Comparing the imaginary parts, we get

5x – 3y = 24 …(ii)

Solving eq. (i) and (ii) to find the value of x and y

Multiply eq. (i) by 5 and eq. (ii) by 3, we get

15x + 25y = -30 …(iii)

15x – 9y = 72 …(iv)

Subtracting eq. (iii) from (iv), we get

15x – 9y – 15x – 25y = 72 – (-30)

⇒ - 34y = 72 + 30

⇒ - 34y = 102

⇒ y = -3

Putting the value of y = -3 in eq. (i), we get

3x + 5(-3) = - 6

⇒ 3x – 15 = - 6

⇒ 3x = - 6 + 15

⇒ 3x = 9

⇒ x = 3

Hence, the value of x = 3 and y = - 3

19.

Evaluate x2 + 5 = 0

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Given:

x2 + 5 = 0

⇒x2 = -5

⇒ x = ±√(-5)

⇒ x = ±√5 i

Ans: x = ±√5 i

20.

Evaluate x2 + 2 = 0

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This equation is a quadratic equation.

Solution of a general quadratic equation ax2 + bx + c = 0 is given by:

\(x = {-b \pm \sqrt{b^2-4ac} \over 2a}\)

Given:

⇒x2 + 2 = 0

⇒x2 = -2

⇒x = ± √(-2)

But we know that √(-1) = i

⇒ x = ±√2 i

Ans: x = ±√2 i

21.

If z = (2 – 3i), prove that z2 – 4z + 13 = 0 and hence deduce that 4z3 – 3z2 + 169 = 0.

Answer»

Given: z = 2 – 3i

To Prove: z2 – 4z + 13 = 0

Taking LHS, z2 – 4z + 13

Putting the value of z = 2 – 3i, we get

(2 – 3i)2 – 4(2 – 3i) + 13

= 4 + 9i2 – 12i – 8 + 12i + 13

= 9(-1) + 9 = - 9 + 9 = 0

= RHS

Hence, z2 – 4z + 13 = 0 …(i)

Now, we have to deduce 4z3 – 3z2 + 169

Now, we will expand 4z3 – 3z2 + 169 in this way so that we can use the above equation i.e. z2 – 4z + 13

= 4z3 – 16z2 + 13z2 +52z – 52z + 169

Re – arrange the terms,

= 4z3 – 16z2 + 52z + 13z2 – 52z + 169

= 4z(z2 – 4z + 13) + 13(z2 – 4z + 13)

= 4z(0) + 13(0) [from eq. (i)]

= 0 = RHS

Hence Proved

22.

Solve for x: (1 – i) x + (1 + i) y = 1 – 3i.

Answer»

We have, (1 – i) x + (1 + i) y = 1 – 3i

⇒ x - ix+y+iy = 1- 3i

⇒ (x+y)+i(-x+y) = 1 -3i

On equating the real and imaginary coefficients we get,

⇒ x+y = 1 (i) and –x+y = -3 (ii)

From (i) we get

x = 1 - y

Substituting the value of x in (ii), we get

-(1 - y)+y = -3

⇒ -1+y+y = -3

⇒ 2y = -3+1

⇒ y = -1

⇒ x = 1 - y = 1- (-1) = 2

Hence, x = 2 and y = -1

23.

Find the real values of x and y for which:(1 – i) x + (1 + i) y = 1 – 3i

Answer»

(1 – i) x + (1 + i) y = 1 – 3i

⇒ x – ix + y + iy = 1 – 3i

⇒ (x + y) – i(x – y) = 1 – 3i

Comparing the real parts, we get

x + y = 1 …(i)

Comparing the imaginary parts, we get

x – y = -3 …(ii)

Solving eq. (i) and (ii) to find the value of x and y

Adding eq. (i) and (ii), we get

x + y + x – y = 1 + (-3)

⇒ 2x = 1 – 3

⇒ 2x = -2

⇒ x = -1

Putting the value of x = -1 in eq. (i), we get

(-1) + y = 1

⇒ y = 1 + 1

⇒ y = 2

24.

Evaluate:[i18 + (1/i)25]3.

Answer»

[i18 + (1/i)25]3 = [i16. i2 + (-i)25]3

= [-1 - i]3 = - 1 - 3i + 3 + i = 2 - 2i

25.

Find the conjugate of each of the following:(–5 – 2i)

Answer»

Given: z = (-5 – 2i)

Here, we have to find the conjugate of (-5 – 2i)

So, the conjugate of (- 5 – 2i) is (-5 + 2i)

26.

Find the modulus and argument of the following complex numbers and hence express each of them in the polar form : 1 + i

Answer»

Given complex number is Z=1+i 

We know that the polar form of a complex number Z=x+iy is given by Z=|Z|(cosθ+isinθ) 

Where, 

|Z|=modulus of complex number= \(\sqrt{x^2+y^2}\)

θ =arg(z)=argument of complex number= tan-1 \(\Big(\frac{|y|}{|x|}\Big)\)

Now for the given problem,

⇒ |z| = \(\sqrt{(1)^2+(1)^2}\) 

⇒ |z| = \(\sqrt{1+1}\) 

⇒ |z| = \(\sqrt{2}\)

⇒ θ = tan-1\(\Big(\frac{1}{1}\Big)\) 

Since x>0,y>0 complex number lies in 1st quadrant and the value of θ will be as follows 0°≤θ≤90°.

⇒ θ = tan-1(1)

⇒ θ = \(\frac{\pi}{4}\)

⇒  z = \(\sqrt{2}\Big(cos\Big(\frac{\pi}{4}\Big) + isin\Big(\frac{\pi}{4}\Big)\Big)\) 

∴ The Polar form of Z=1+i is z =\(\sqrt{2}\Big(cos\Big(\frac{\pi}{4}\Big) + isin\Big(\frac{\pi}{4}\Big)\Big)\) 

27.

√(5+12i)

Answer»

Let, (a + ib)2 = 5 + 12i

Now using, (a + b)2 = a2 + b2 + 2ab

⇒ a2 + (bi)2 + 2abi = 5 + 12i

Since i2 = -1

a2 - b2 + 2abi = 5 + 12i

Now, separating real and complex parts, we get

⇒ a2 - b2 = 5…………..eq.1

⇒ 2ab = 12……..eq.2

⇒ a = 6/b

Now, using the value of a in eq.1, we get

⇒ (6/b)2 – b2 = 5

⇒ 36 – b4 = 5b2

⇒ b4 + 5b2 - 36 = 0

Simplify and get the value of b2, we get,

b2 = - 9 or b2 = 4

As b is real no. so, b2 = 4

b = 2 or b = - 2

Therefore, a = 3 or a = - 3

Hence the square root of the complex no. is 3 + 2i and - 3 -2i.

28.

√(-2+2√3i)

Answer»

Let, (a + ib)2 = - 2 + 2√3 i

Now using, (a + b)2 = a2 + b2 + 2ab

⇒ a2 + (bi)2 + 2abi = - 2 + 2√3 i

Since i2 = -1

⇒ a2 - b2 + 2abi = - 2 + 2√3 i

Now, separating real and complex parts, we get

⇒ a2 - b2 = - 2…………..eq.1

⇒ 2ab = 2√3 ……..eq.2

⇒ a = √3/b

Now, using the value of a in eq.1, we get

⇒ (√3/b)2 – b2 = -2

⇒3 – b4 = -2b2

⇒ b4 - 2b2 - 3= 0

Simplify and get the value of b2, we get,

⇒ b2 = -1 or b2 = 3

As b is real no. so, b2 = 3

b = √3 or b = -√3

Therefore, a = 1 or a = -1

Hence the square root of the complex no. is 1 + √3 i and -1 - √3 i.

29.

Find the real values of x and y for which:(1 + i) y2 + (6 + i) = (2 + i)x

Answer»

Given: (1 + i) y2 + (6 + i) = (2 + i)x

Consider, (1 + i) y2 + (6 + i) = (2 + i)x

⇒ y2 + iy2 + 6 + i = 2x + ix

⇒ (y2 + 6) + i(y2 + 1) = 2x + ix

Comparing the real parts, we get

y2 + 6 = 2x

⇒ 2x – y2 – 6 = 0 …(i)

Comparing the imaginary parts, we get

y2 + 1 = x

⇒ x – y2 – 1 = 0 …(ii)

Subtracting the eq. (ii) from (i), we get

2x – y2 – 6 – (x – y2 – 1) = 0

⇒ 2x – y2 – 6 – x + y2 + 1 = 0

⇒ x – 5 = 0

⇒ x = 5

Putting the value of x = 5 in eq. (i), we get

2(5) – y2 – 6 = 0

⇒ 10 – y2 – 6 = 0

⇒ -y2 + 4 = 0

⇒ - y2 = -4

⇒ y2 = 4

⇒ y = √4

⇒ y = ± 2

Hence, the value of x = 5 and y = ± 2

30.

Prove that (1 + i10 + i20 + i30) is a real number.

Answer»

L.H.S = (1 + i10 + i20 + i30)

= (i + i4 x 2 + 2 + i4 x 5 + i4 x 7 + 2)

Since ⇒ i4n = 1

⇒ i4n+1 = i

⇒ i4n+2 = -1

⇒ i4n+3 = -1

= 1 + i2 + 1 + i2

= 1 + -1 +1 + -1

= 0, which is a real no.

Hence, (1 + i10 + i20 + i30) is a real number.

31.

Define modulus of a complex number.

Answer»

Let. z = a + ib be a complex number. Then, the modulus of z, denoted by |z| to be the non-negative real number (a2 + b2)

32.

Define conjugate of a complex number.

Answer»

Let z = a + ib be a complex number. Then, the conjugate of complex number z, denoted   as , is the complex number a – ib, 

i.e., i= a – ib

33.

Find quadratic equation which has the following roots(i) 5 and -2(ii) 1 + 2i

Answer»

(i) root α = 5 and β = – 2

Then, sum of roots = α + β = 5 – 2

⇒ α + β = 3

and product of roots = αβ = 5 × (-2)

⇒ αβ = -10

Hence, required equation whose roots are 5 and -2.

x2 – (sum of roots) x + product of roots = 0

⇒ x2 – 3x + (-10) = 0

⇒ x2 – 3x – 10 = 0

Hence, required equation is x2 – 3x – 10 = 0 whose roots are 5 and -2.

(ii) Roots α = 1 + 2i and β = 1 – 2i

Then, sum of roots α + β = 1 + 2i + 1 – 2i = 2

and product of roots αβ = (1 + 2i)(1 – 2i) = 1 – 4i2 = 1 + 4 = 5

Hence, required equation whose roots are 1 + 2i and 1 – 2i,

x2 – (sum of roots) x + Product of roots = 0

⇒ x2 – 2x + 5 = 0.

Remark: If one root is 1 + 2i, then second not will be 1 – 2i.

34.

Find the cube root of the following:(i) -216(ii) -512

Answer»

(i) -216 = (-6) (1)1/3 = -6, -6ω, -6ω2

Hence, cube root of -216 = -6, -6ω, -6ω2

(ii) -512 = (-8) (1)1/3 = -8, - 8ω, -8ω2

Hence, cube root of -512 = -8, -8ω, – 8ω2

35.

2 is not a complex number.

Answer»

False

It is a false statement because 2 = 2 + i(0), which is of the form α + ib, and the number of the form a + ib, where a and b are real numbers is called a complex number.

36.

State true or false for the following:The order relation is defined on the set of complex numbers.

Answer»

False

The given statement is false because the order relation “greater than” and “less than” are not defined on the set of complex numbers.

37.

The value of \(\frac{(i^5 + i^6 + i^7 + i^8 + i^9)}{(1 + i)}\) is A. \(\frac{1}{2}(1+i)\)B.  \(\frac{1}{2}(1-i)\)C. 1 D. \(\frac{1}{2}\)

Answer»

We know that 

i4n+1 = i 

i4n+2 = i2 = -1 

i4n+3 = i3 = -i

i4n+4 = i4 = 1 

i5 + i6 + i7 + i8 + i9 = i + (-1) + (-i) + 1 + i 

= i

\(\frac{(i^5 + i^6 + i^7 + i^8 + i^9)}{(1 + i)}\) = \(\frac{1}{1+i}\)    

=\(\frac{1}{1+i}\times\frac{(1-i)}{(1-i)}\) 

= \(\frac{1}{2}(1+i)\)

38.

Evaluate the following if z = 5 – 2i and w = -1 + 3i (i) z + w (ii) z – iw (iii) 2z + 3w (iv) zw (v) z2 + 2zw+ w2 (vi) (z + w)2

Answer»

(i) z = 5 – 2i, w = -1 + 3i 

z + w = (5 – 2i) + (-1 + 3i) 

= (5 – 1) + (-2i + 3i) 

= 4 + i

(ii) z – iw = (5 – 2i) – i (-1 + 3i) 

= 5 – 2i + i + 3 

= (5 + 3) + (-2i + i) 

= 8 – i 

(iii) 2z + 3w = 2(5 – 2i) + 3 (-1 +3i) 

= 10 – 4i – 3 + 9i 

= 7 + 5 i 

(iv) zw = (5 – 2i) (-1 + 3i) 

= -5 + 15i + 2i – 6i 

= -5 + 17i + 6 

= 1 + 17i 

(v) z2 + 2zw + w2 = (z + w)2 [from (i)] 

= (4 + i)2 

= 16 – 1 + 8i 

= 15 + 8i 

(vi) (z + w)2 

= 15 + 8z [from (v)] 

39.

Find the square of 18i

Answer»

Let √18i = a + bi, where a, b ∈ R.

Squaring on both sides, we get

18i = a2 + b2 i2 + 2abi

0 + 18i = a2 – b2 + 2abi …..[∵ i2= -1]

Equating real and imaginary parts, we get

a2 – b2 = 0 and 2ab = 18

a2 – b2 = 0 and b = \(\frac9a\) 

a2 - (\(\frac9a\))2 = 0

a2 - \(\frac{81}{a^2}\) = 0

 a4 – 81 = 0

(a2 – 9) (a2 + 9) = 0

a2 = 9 or a2 = -9

But a ∈ R

∴ a2 ≠ -9

∴ a2 = 9

∴ a = ± 3

When a = 3, b = 9/3 = 3

When a = -3, b = 9/-3 = -3

\(\therefore\) √18i = ±(3 + 3i) = ±3(1 + i)

40.

If x2 + x + 1 = 0, then the value of (x + 1/x)2 + (x2 + 1/x2) + .... + (x27 + 1/x27)2 is(a)  27(b)  72(c)  54(d)  None of these 

Answer»

Correct option   (c)  54

Explanation:

∴ (ω + 1/ω)2 + (ω2 + 1/ω2) + (ω2 + 1/ω3)2 .....+ (ω27 + 1/ω27)2

= (–1)2 + (–1)2 + (2)2 + .................+(2)2

= 18 x 1 + 9 x 4 = 54

41.

Define addition of two complex numbers.

Answer»

Let z1= a + ib and z= c + id be any two complex numbers. Then addition of z1 and z2 defined as z1 + z2 = (a + c) + i(b + d) which is again a complex number. 

Properties of addition of complex numbers: 

(i) Closure property: The sum of two complex numbers is always a complex number, i.e., addition is closed in C set of complex numbers.

(ii) Commutative property: For any two complex numbers z1 and z2 we have z1 + z2 = z2 + z1 

(iii) Associative properly: For any complex numbers z1, z2 and Z3, we have z1 + (z2 + z3) = (z1 + z2) + z3

(iv) Existence of additive identity: For any complex number z, we have z + 0 = 0 +-z = z 

Thus, 0 is the additive identity for complex numbers. 

(v) Existence of additive inverse: Every complex number z-a + ib has -z = (-a) + i(-b) as its additive inverse, as z + (-z) = (-z) + z = 0.

42.

Prove that(i) (z1 + z2)2 = z21 + 2z1z2 + z22

Answer»

(i) We have, (z1 + z2)2  = (z, + z2)(z1 + z2) = (z1 + z2)z1 + (z1 + z2)z2 (by distributive law)

= z21 + z2z1 +z1z2 + z2 (by distributive law)

= z21 + 2z1z2 + z22

∵ z1z2 = z2z1

43.

Define difference of two complex numbers.

Answer»

Let z1 and z2 be any two complex numbers. The different z1 – z2 is defined as follows: 

z1 – z2 =z1 + (-z2

44.

Define multiplication numbers.

Answer»

Let z= a + ib and z2 = c + id be any two complex numbers. Then, the product z1z2 is defined as follows: 

z1z2 = (ac – bd) + i(ad + bc) 

Properties of product of complex numbers: 

  • Closure property: The product of two complex numbers is always a complex number. 
  • Commutative law: For any two complex numbers z1 and z2 we have z1 z2 = z2z1 
  • Associative law: For any three complex numbers z1 z2 and z3 we have (z1z2)z= z1(z2z3). 
  • Existence of multiplicative identity: For every complex number z, we have z . 1 = 1. z = z. Thus, 1 is the multiplicative identity. 
  • Existence of multiplicative inverse: Let z = a + ib. Then

z-1 = 1/z = 1/(a + ib) = 1/(a + ib) . (a - ib)/(a - ib) = (a - ib)/(a2 + b2)

Clearly

z. 1/z = 1/z . z = 1

Thus, every z = a + ib has its multiplicative inverse, given

z-1 = 1/z = a/(a2 + b2) - a/(a2 + b2)i (z ≠ 0)

45.

Express the following complex numbers in the standard form a + ib : \(\frac{2+3i}{4+5i}\)

Answer»

Given:

⇒ a +ib =  \(\frac{2+3i}{4+5i}\)

Multiplying and dividing with 4-5i

⇒ a +ib =  \(\frac{2+3i}{4+5i}\) x  \(\frac{4-5i}{4-5i}\)

⇒ a +ib =  \(\frac{2(4-5i)+3i(4-5i)}{(4)^2-(5i)^2}\)

⇒ a +ib = \(\frac{8-10i+12i-15i^2}{16-25i^2}\) 

We know that i2=-1

⇒ a +ib = \(\frac{8+2i-15(-1)}{16-25(-1)}\) 

⇒ a +ib =  \(\frac{23+2i}{41}\) 

∴ The values of a, b are \(\frac{23}{41}\) , \(\frac{2}{41}\) .

46.

Express the following complex numbers in the standard form a + ib : \(\frac{(2+i)^3}{2+3i}\)

Answer»

Given: 

⇒ a+ ib = \(\frac{(2+i)^3}{2+3i}\)

⇒ a+ ib = \(\frac{2^3+i^3+3(2)^2(i)+3(i)^2(2)}{2+3i}\) 

⇒ a+ ib = \(\frac{8+(i^2.i)+3(4)(i)+6i^2}{2+3i}\)

We know that i2=-1 

⇒ a+ ib = \(\frac{8+(-1)i+12i+6(-1)}{2+3i}\)

⇒ a+ ib =\(\frac{2+11i}{2+3i}\)

Multiplying and dividing with 2-3i

⇒ a+ ib = \(\frac{2+11i}{2+3i}\) x \(\frac{2-3i}{2-3i}\) 

⇒ a+ ib = \(\frac{2(2-3i)+11i(2-3i)}{(2)^2-(3i)^2}\) 

⇒ a+ ib = \(\frac{4-6i+22i-33i^2}{4-9i^2}\)

We know that i2=-1 

⇒ a+ ib = \(\frac{4+16i-33(-1)}{4-9(-1)}\)

⇒ a+ ib = \(\frac{37+16i}{13}\)

∴ The values of a, b are \(\frac{37}{13}\) , \(\frac{16}{13}\).

47.

Express the following complex numbers in the standard form a + ib : \(\frac{(1-i)^3}{1-i^3}\)

Answer»

Given: 

⇒ a + ib = \(\frac{(1-i)^3}{1-i^3}\) 

⇒ a + ib = \(\frac{1^3-3(i)^2(i)+3(1)(i)^2-i^3}{1-i^2.i}\) 

We know that i= -1 

⇒ a + ib = \(\frac{1-3i+3(-1)-i^2.i}{1-(-1)i}\) 

⇒ a + ib = \(\frac{-2-3i-(-1)i}{1+i}\) 

⇒ a + ib = \(\frac{-2-4i}{1+i}\) 

Multiplying and diving with 1-i 

⇒ a + ib = \(\frac{-2-4i}{1+i} \times \ \frac{1-i}{1-i}\) 

⇒ a + ib = \(\frac{-2(1-i)-4i(1-i)}{1^2-i^2}\) 

We know that i= -1 

⇒  a+ib = \(\frac{-2+2i-4i+4i^2}{1-(-1)}\)

⇒ a + ib = \(\frac{-2-2i+4(-1)}{2}\)  

⇒ a + ib = \(\frac{-6-2i}{2}\)

⇒ a + ib = -3-i

∴ The values of a, b are -3, -1.

48.

Express the following complex numbers in the standard form a + ib : \(\frac{1-i}{1+i}\)

Answer»

Given: 

⇒ a + ib = \(\frac{1-i}{1+i}\)

Multiplying and dividing by 1-i

⇒ a + ib = \(\frac{1-i}{1+i}\)  x  \(\frac{1-i}{1-i}\)

⇒ a + ib =  \(\frac{1^2+i^2-2(1)(i)}{1^2-(i)^2}\)

We know that i= -1

⇒ a + ib = \(\frac{1+(-1)-2i}{1-(-1)}\) 

⇒ a + ib = \(\frac{-2i}{2}\) 

⇒ a + ib = -i

⇒ a + ib = 0 - i

∴ The values of a, b is 0, -1.

49.

Express the following complex numbers in the standard form a + i b :\(\frac{3+2i}{-2+i}\)

Answer»

Given: 

⇒ a + ib = \(\frac{3+2i}{-2+i}\)

Multiplying and dividing with -2-i 

⇒ a + ib = \(\frac{3+2i}{-2+i}\) x \(\frac{-2-i}{-2-i}\)

⇒  a + ib = \(\frac{3(-2-i)+2i(-2-i)}{(-2)^2-(i)^2}\) 

We know that i2=-1

⇒ a + ib = \(\frac{-6-3i-4i-2i^2}{4-i^2}\) 

⇒ a + ib = \(\frac{-6-7i-2(-1)}{4-(-1)}\) 

⇒ a + ib = \(\frac{-4-7i}{5}\) 

∴ The values of a, b are \(-\frac{4}{5}\)\(-\frac{7}{5}\) .

50.

Express the following complex numbers in the standard form a + i b : (1 + i) (1 + 2i)

Answer»

⇒ a+ib = (1+i)(1+2i) 

⇒ a+ib = 1(1+2i)+i(1+2i) 

⇒ a+ib = 1+2i+i+2i2 

We know that i2=-1 

⇒ a+ib = 1+3i+2(-1) 

⇒ a+ib = 1+3i-2 

⇒ a+ib=-1+3i 

∴ The values of a, b are -1, 3.