For all z ∈ C on the curve C 1 : | z | = 4 , let the locus of the point z + 1 z be the curve C 2 . Then

For all zC on the curve C1:|z|=4, let the locus of the point z+1z be the curve C2. Then

  1. the curves C1 and C2intersect at 4 points
  2. the curves C1 lies inside C2
  3. the curves C1 and C2 intersect at 2 points
  4. the curves C2 lies inside C1

Solution

Given:

C1:z=4, C2:z+1z

Here, z=4 is a circle x2+y2=16.

Now, let z=4eiθ

So, z+1z=4eiθ+e-iθ4

x+iy=4cosθ+i4sinθ+cosθ4-isinθ4 taking z+1z=x+iy

Now on comparing both side we get,

x=174cosθ & y=154sinθ

Now on solving cos2θ+sin2θ=1 we get,

 x21742+y21542=1

Which is a equation of ellipse,

Therefore, curves C1 and C2 intersect at 4 points.

Asked in: JEE Main 2023 (31 Jan Shift 1)

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