Math Problem Statement

z−2∣=∣z−2i∣ represents a

straight line.

circle.

point.

None of the above.

Solution

The equation z2=z2i\left|z - 2\right| = \left|z - 2i\right| represents a straight line.

Explanation:

The given equation compares the distances of a complex number z=x+yiz = x + yi from the two fixed points 22 and 2i2i in the complex plane.

  • The point 22 corresponds to the complex number 2+0i2 + 0i, which is located on the real axis at (2,0)(2, 0).
  • The point 2i2i corresponds to the complex number 0+2i0 + 2i, which is located on the imaginary axis at (0,2)(0, 2).

The equation z2=z2i\left|z - 2\right| = \left|z - 2i\right| means that the distance from zz to 22 is equal to the distance from zz to 2i2i.

Geometric Interpretation:

The set of all points equidistant from two fixed points forms the perpendicular bisector of the line segment joining the two points.

  • The midpoint of the segment joining 22 and 2i2i is (2+02,0+22)=(1,1)\left(\frac{2 + 0}{2}, \frac{0 + 2}{2}\right) = (1, 1).
  • The slope of the line segment joining 22 and 2i2i is 1-1.

The perpendicular bisector of this segment will therefore be a line with a slope of 11 passing through the midpoint (1,1)(1, 1). The equation of this line can be written as:

y1=1(x1)ory=xy - 1 = 1(x - 1) \quad \text{or} \quad y = x

So, the equation z2=z2i\left|z - 2\right| = \left|z - 2i\right| represents the line y=xy = x.

Conclusion:

The correct answer is straight line.

Do you have any further questions, or would you like more details on this topic? Here are some related questions you might consider:

  1. How do you derive the equation of the perpendicular bisector in the complex plane?
  2. What is the geometric interpretation of the modulus of a complex number?
  3. How can we find the distance between two complex numbers geometrically?
  4. What other geometric shapes can be represented by complex number equations?
  5. What is the locus of points equidistant from a point and a line in the complex plane?

Tip: When working with complex numbers, visualizing the problem on the complex plane can often simplify the understanding of geometric properties.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Complex Numbers
Modulus
Geometric Interpretation

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Advanced High School