Complex Numbers
Complex unit circle conditions
nta_pyq_2025_apr
Grade 12
Question:
Among the statements $(S_1)$: The set $\{z \in \mathbb{C} - \{-i\} : |z| = 1 \text{ and } \frac{z-i}{z+i} \text{ is purely real}\}$ contains exactly two elements, and $(S_2)$: The set $\{z \in \mathbb{C} - \{-1\} : |z| = 1 \text{ and } \frac{z-1}{z+1} \text{ is purely imaginary}\}$ contains infinitely many elements.
both are incorrect
$only (S_{1}) is correct$
$only (S_{2}) is correct$
both are correct
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept: Parametrize$|z|=1$or use conjugates to test when the given fractions are real or imaginary.
$(S_1)$: Let $|z| = 1$ and $\frac{z-i}{z+i}$ be purely real.
Then $\frac{z-i}{z+i} = \overline{\left(\frac{z-i}{z+i}\right)}$
$\Rightarrow \frac{z-i}{z+i} = \frac{\bar{z}+i}{\bar{z}-i}$
$\Rightarrow (z-i)(\bar{z}-i) = (z+i)(\bar{z}+i)$
$\Rightarrow |z|^2 - i(z + \bar{z}) - 1 = |z|^2 + i(z + \bar{z}) - 1$
$\Rightarrow -i(z + \bar{z}) = i(z + \bar{z})$
$\Rightarrow z + \bar{z} = 0$
$\Rightarrow \text{Re}(z) = 0$
With $|z| = 1$ and $z = iy$, we get $|y| = 1$, so $z = i$ or $z = -i$.
Since $z \neq -i$, we have only $z = i$. Thus $S_1$ contains exactly one element, not two. $(S_1)$ is incorrect.
$(S_2)$: Let $|z| = 1$ and $\frac{z-1}{z+1}$ be purely imaginary.
Then $\frac{z-1}{z+1} + \overline{\left(\frac{z-1}{z+1}\right)} = 0$
$\Rightarrow \frac{z-1}{z+1} + \frac{\bar{z}-1}{\bar{z}+1} = 0$
$\Rightarrow (z-1)(\bar{z}+1) + (\bar{z}-1)(z+1) = 0$
$\Rightarrow |z|^2 + (z-\bar{z}) - 1 + |z|^2 - (z-\bar{z}) - 1 = 0$
$\Rightarrow 2|z|^2 - 2 = 0$
$\Rightarrow |z|^2 = 1$
This is satisfied for all $z$ with $|z| = 1$. Thus $S_2$ contains infinitely many elements (the entire unit circle except $z = -1$). $(S_2)$ is correct.
Correct Answer: 3