4-1.Complex numbers
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If $z$ is a complex number such that ${z^2} = {(\bar z)^2},$ then

A

$z$ is purely real

B

$z$ is purely imaginary

C

Either $z$ is purely real or purely imaginary

D

None of these

Solution

(c)Let $z = x + iy$, then its conjugate $\overline z = x – iy$
Given that ${z^2} = {(\overline z )^2}$
==> ${x^2} – {y^2} + 2ixy = {x^2} – {y^2} – 2ixy$==> $4ixy = 0$
If $x \ne 0$ then $y = 0$and if $y \ne 0$then $x = 0$
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Standard 11
Mathematics

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