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Q8 of 202 Page 188

If is purely imaginary and z = –1, show that |z| = 1.

Let z= a + ib


Now,






Given that is purely imaginary ⇒ real part = 0



⇒ a2 + b2 - 1 = 0


⇒ a2 + b2 = 1


⇒ |z| = 1


Hence proved.


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