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Complex Numbers Exam Questions

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Complex Numbers Exam Questions

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Complex numbers

PAPER 1 Exam (Short) Questions

Q1) [Maximum mark: 9], AHL 1.12, SL 2.1

Consider the complex number 𝑧1 = 2 − 3𝑖. On the complex plane, the point 𝑃 represents 𝑧1 .

The point 𝑄 on the complex plane represents the complex number 𝑧2 = 𝑎 + 𝑏𝑖, and ∠𝑃𝑂𝑄 = 90°,
where 𝑂 is the origin of the complex plane.

a) Find a relation between 𝑎 and 𝑏. [3]

b) Hence find 𝑎 and 𝑏, given that |𝑧1 | = |𝑧2 | and Re(𝑧2 ) > 0. [4]

c) Find the center of the circle that goes through the points 𝑧1 , 𝑧2 and 𝑂. [2]

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Q2) [Maximum mark: 5], AHL 1.12, 1.15

Find the eigenvalues of the matrix 𝑃, where [5]

1+𝑖 4𝑖
𝑃=( ).
2𝑖 1−𝑖

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Q3) [Maximum mark: 6], AHL 1.12
1+2𝑧
Find the complex number 𝑧 given that 1−2𝑧̅ = 1 + 3𝑖, where 𝑧̅ is the complex
conjugate of 𝑧. [6]

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Q4) [Maximum mark: 5], AHL 1.12, SL 1.3

The 4th term in a geometric sequence is 𝑢4 = 5 − 𝑖 and the 5th is 𝑢5 = 7 − 17𝑖.

a) Find the common ratio of the geometric sequence. [1]

b) Hence find the first term of the sequence, correct to 4 decimal places. [2]

c) Find the sum of the first ten terms of the sequence, correct to 2 decimal places. [2]

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Q5) [Maximum mark: 11], AHL 1.12, SL 2.1

Consider the points 𝐴(−6, −8) and 𝐵(9,12) on the complex plane, which correspond to the complex
numbers 𝑎 and 𝑏.

The point С on the complex plane corresponds to the complex number 𝑐 = 𝑝 + 𝑞𝑖 such
that ∠𝐴𝐶𝐵 = 90°.

a) Give a full geometric description of the locus of all the possible points C. [3]

b) Show that (𝑝 + 6)(𝑝 − 9) = −(𝑞 + 8)(𝑞 − 12). [3]


𝑎−𝑐
c) Hence show that 𝑐−𝑏 is purely imaginary. [3]

𝑎−𝑐 𝑐−𝑏
d) Hence show that 𝑎̅−𝑐̅
= − 𝑐̅−𝑏̅ . [2]

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Q6) [Maximum mark: 5], AHL 1.12

Find the complex number 𝑧, given that [5]

(3 − 𝑖)𝑧 + (2 + 4𝑖)𝑧̅ = 35 + 11𝑖.

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Q7) [Maximum mark: 8], AHL 1.12, SL 3.2

A complex number is such that |𝑧 − 2𝑖| = |𝑧 + 6𝑖|.

a) Show that the imaginary part of 𝑧 is -2. [3]


5𝜋
The argument of 𝑧 is − 6
.

b) Sketch a diagram to show 𝑧 in the complex plane. [2]

c) Find the exact value of 𝑧. [2]

d) Show that |𝑧| = 4. [1]

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Q8) [Maximum mark: 8], AHL 1.12

The complex number 𝑧 = 𝑥 + 𝑦𝑖 is such that |𝑧 − (3 + 3𝑖)| = 3.

a) Show that 𝑥 and 𝑦 satisfy the condition (𝑥 − 3)2 + (𝑦 − 3)2 = 𝑘, where 𝑘


is a whole number to be found. [2]

It is also known that on the complex plane, point 𝑧 lies on the line 𝑦 = 2𝑥, where 𝑥 > 0.

Let 𝑧1 and 𝑧2 be the two possible values of 𝑧, and |𝑧2 | > |𝑧1 | .

b) Sketch a diagram to show the points which represent 𝑧1 and 𝑧2 in the [2]
complex plane.

c) Find 𝑧1 . [4]

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Q9) [Maximum mark: 9], AHL 1.12, SL 3.2

The complex number 𝑎 = 𝑝 + 𝑞𝑖 corresponds to the point 𝐴 on the complex plane, while the complex
4𝜋 7𝜋
number 𝑏 = 𝑎 − 5 corresponds to the point B. It is known that arg(𝑎) = and arg(𝑏) = .
3 6

a) Sketch a diagram to show points 𝐴 and 𝐵 on the complex plane. [2]

b) Find the exact value of 𝑎. [5]

c) Find the exact area of the triangle 𝐴𝐵𝑂, where 𝑂 is the origin of the complex plane. [2]

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PAPER 2 Exam (Long) Questions
Q10) [Maximum mark: 19], AHL 1.12, SL 3.2

The complex number 𝑎 corresponds to the point 𝐴 on the complex plane.

The distance between point 𝐴 and the point on the complex plane corresponding to the complex
number 𝑏 = −3 + 4𝑖 is equal to 2.

a) Sketch the locus of points on the complex plane that could be 𝐴. [2]

b) Find the maximum and minimum possible values of |𝑎|. [3]

c) Find the minimum possible value of |𝑎 − 9 − 9𝑖|. [3]

d) Find the minimum and maximum possible values of arg (𝑎), in degrees correct to 1 d.p. [6]

The numbers 𝑎1 and 𝑎2 are the two possible values of 𝑎 that have an argument equal to 135°, where
|𝑎2 | > |𝑎1 |.

e) Find |𝑎2 − 𝑎1 |. [5]

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Q11) [Maximum mark: 15], AHL 1.12, SL 2.1

Consider the points 𝑈 and 𝑍 on the complex plane, which correspond to the complex numbers 𝑢 =
𝑎 + 𝑏𝑖 and 𝑧 = 𝑝 + 𝑞𝑖. Furthermore, let ℓ be the line that goes through the points 𝑈 and 𝑍.

a) Write down the slope of the line ℓ. [1]

b) Show that the imaginary part of 𝑢𝑧̅ + 𝑢̅𝑧 is always zero. [2]

Assume for the remainder of this question that the point 𝑈 lies on the unit circle, and that 𝑢𝑧̅ + 𝑢̅𝑧 = 2.

c) Show that the line ℓ is perpendicular to the line connecting the origin and the point 𝑈. [6]

d) Show that 𝑢2 𝑧̅ + 𝑧 = 2𝑢. [2]

Let 𝑉 be an arbitrary point on the unit circle, distinct from 𝑈, that corresponds to the complex
number 𝑣.

e) Using part d), show that the tangent lines drawn to the unit circle at the
2
points 𝑈 and 𝑉 intersect at the point where 𝑧̅ = 𝑢+𝑣. [2]

2𝑢𝑣
f) Hence show that these tangent lines intersect at 𝑧 = . [2]
𝑢+𝑣

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For numbers on the complex plane corresponding to a point U (a+bi) lying on the unit circle, and Z(p+qi), showing line ℓ through U and Z perpendicular to line from origin to U relies on proving the dot product of direction vectors is zero. Calculate vectors from complex numbers, apply conjugation and geometric projection definitions, then apply perpendicularity principles where u z̄ + ū z = 2 enforces orthogonal properties .

In questions pertaining to distance-related queries such as a-b=−3+4i being 2 from origin, derive extremal bounds by framing the locus as a circle: (p+3)² + (q-4)² = 2². Identify rotational diameter differences, and attribute bounds with algebraic expression thematic evaluations translated into modular measurements, leading to minimum and maximum values of |a| via inherent geometry transformation .

Transforming angles indicated by argument changes like arg(a)=4π/3 to arg(b)=7π/6 helps relocate complex points A and B, with geometric implications on rotations and transformations. By interpreting such transformations geometrically, one locates A and B’s exact positions leveraging angle adjustment in polar coordinates, thus assisting with further shape configurations, drawing from their modular lengths and argument directional baselines .

The condition for points A(-6,-8) and B(9,12) regarding complex numbers a and b, with C as p + qi, forming a 90° angle implies that the loci of possible points C is a circle where every point satisfies (p+6)(p−9) = −(q+8)(q−12). This equation describes a geometric circle having its classical perpendicular bisector properties, and analyzing these properties elucidates the distribution of points C fulfilling the condition .

For complex numbers such that |z-(3+3i)|=3, this condition outlines a circle of radius 3 centered at (3, 3). To establish further parameters, equate this to known circle equations, consider constraints such as external lines (y=2x) passing through the circle parameter space. The next steps derive circle equations by encapsulating within provided boundaries forming geometric shapes, leveraging standard polar or rectangular coordinates .

Given vertices as complex numbers a=p+qi, b=a-5, the area of triangle ABO, with O as origin, is calculated using determinant methods or vector cross-products, where |Area|=1/2 * abs(cross product of vectors OA and OB). Calculate cross-products or directly use imaginary and real components for algebraic simplifications into conventional geometric area formulas .

For complex numbers z1 = 2 - 3i and z2 = a + bi, with point Q representing z2 and angle POQ = 90° at the origin O, the relation arises from the fact that the dot product of vectors z1 and z2 must be zero. Since z1 * z2̅ = 0 (a complex number whose real part is zero), it implies a * 2 + b * (-3) = 0, leading to the relation 2a = 3b .

For the matrix P given by [(1+i) (4i)], [(2i) (1−i)], the eigenvalues are found by solving the characteristic equation det(P - λI) = 0. This involves calculating the determinant by applying det|[(1+i-λ) 4i], [2i (1−i−λ)]|, expanding and simplifying, leading to a quadratic equation in λ, where solutions for λ give the eigenvalues .

Given points represented by z1 = 2 - 3i, z2 = a + bi, and the origin 0 on the complex plane, the center M of the circle can be found by averaging these complex numbers. The coordinates (real and imaginary parts) of the center M=(x,y) can be computed by balancing the equations that satisfy the distances MA=MB=MO, where A and B are points representing z1 and z2. Solving leads to the formula for the center of the circle .

Given the expression involving complex numbers a, b, and c: (a-c)/(c-b) is purely imaginary if its real part is zero. To demonstrate this, express a, b, and c in terms of their real and imaginary components; apply conjugate manipulations, show the numerator and denominator annul to yield imaginary components only, confirming the result by analyzing these simplified forms using equality properties of scalar components .

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