4.02k Argand diagrams: geometric interpretation

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OCR Further Pure Core 1 2019 June Q2
3 marks Standard +0.3
2 Indicate by shading on an Argand diagram the region \(\{ z : | z | \leqslant | z - 4 | \} \cap \{ z : | z - 3 - 2 i | \leqslant 2 \}\).
OCR Further Pure Core 1 2022 June Q3
11 marks Standard +0.3
3 In this question you must show detailed reasoning.
  1. Find the roots of the equation \(2 z ^ { 2 } - 2 z + 5 = 0\). The loci \(\mathrm { C } _ { 1 }\) and \(\mathrm { C } _ { 2 }\) are given by \(| z | = | z - 2 \mathrm { i } |\) and \(| z - 2 | = \sqrt { 5 }\) respectively.
    1. Sketch on a single Argand diagram the loci \(\mathrm { C } _ { 1 }\) and \(\mathrm { C } _ { 2 }\), showing any intercepts with the imaginary axis.
    2. Indicate, by shading on your Argand diagram, the region $$\{ z : | z | \leqslant | z - 2 i | \} \cap \{ z : | z - 2 | \leqslant \sqrt { 5 } \} .$$
    1. Show that both of the roots of the equation \(2 z ^ { 2 } - 2 z + 5 = 0\) satisfy \(| z - 2 | < \sqrt { 5 }\).
    2. State, with a reason, which root of the equation \(2 z ^ { 2 } - 2 z + 5 = 0\) satisfies \(| z | < | z - 2 i |\).
  2. On the same Argand diagram as part (b), indicate the positions of the roots of the equation \(2 z ^ { 2 } - 2 z + 5 = 0\).
OCR Further Pure Core 1 2024 June Q2
10 marks Standard +0.3
2 The locus \(C _ { 1 }\) is defined by \(C _ { 1 } = \left\{ z : 0 \leqslant \arg ( z + i ) \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi \right\}\).
  1. Indicate by shading on the Argand diagram in the Printed Answer Booklet the region representing \(C _ { 1 }\).
  2. Determine whether the complex number \(1.2 + 0.8\) is is \(C _ { 1 }\). The locus \(C _ { 2 }\) is the set of complex numbers represented by the interior of the circle with radius 2 and centre 3 . The locus \(C _ { 2 }\) is illustrated on the Argand diagram below. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{fbb82fa2-b316-44ae-a19e-197b45f51c87-2_698_920_1009_239}
  3. Use set notation to define \(C _ { 2 }\).
  4. Determine whether the complex number \(1.2 + 0.8\) is in \(C _ { 2 }\).
OCR Further Pure Core 1 2020 November Q4
4 marks Moderate -0.3
4 In this question you must show detailed reasoning.
  1. Determine the square roots of 25 i in the form \(r \mathrm { e } ^ { \mathrm { i } \theta }\), where \(0 \leqslant \theta < 2 \pi\).
  2. Illustrate the number 25i and its square roots on an Argand diagram.
OCR Further Pure Core 1 Specimen Q4
3 marks Standard +0.3
4 Draw the region in an Argand diagram for which \(| z | \leq 2\) and \(| z | > | z - 3 i |\).
OCR Further Pure Core 2 2019 June Q7
7 marks Standard +0.8
7 In an Argand diagram the points representing the numbers \(2 + 3 \mathrm { i }\) and \(1 - \mathrm { i }\) are two adjacent vertices of a square, \(S\).
  1. Find the area of \(S\).
  2. Find all the possible pairs of numbers represented by the other two vertices of \(S\).
AQA FP2 2010 January Q2
8 marks Standard +0.3
2
  1. On the same Argand diagram, draw:
    1. the locus of points satisfying \(| z - 4 + 2 \mathrm { i } | = 4\);
    2. the locus of points satisfying \(| z | = | z - 2 \mathrm { i } |\).
    3. Indicate on your sketch the set of points satisfying both $$| z - 4 + 2 i | \leqslant 4$$ and $$| z | \geqslant | z - 2 \mathrm { i } |$$
AQA FP2 2011 January Q1
5 marks Standard +0.3
1
  1. Sketch on an Argand diagram the locus of points satisfying the equation $$| z - 4 + 3 \mathrm { i } | = 5$$
    1. Indicate on your diagram the point \(P\) representing \(z _ { 1 }\), where both $$\left| z _ { 1 } - 4 + 3 \mathrm { i } \right| = 5 \quad \text { and } \quad \arg z _ { 1 } = 0$$
    2. Find the value of \(\left| z _ { 1 } \right|\).
AQA FP2 2011 January Q8
17 marks Challenging +1.2
8
  1. Express in the form \(r \mathrm { e } ^ { \mathrm { i } \theta }\), where \(r > 0\) and \(- \pi < \theta \leqslant \pi\) :
    1. \(\quad 4 ( 1 + i \sqrt { 3 } )\);
    2. \(4 ( 1 - i \sqrt { 3 } )\).
  2. The complex number \(z\) satisfies the equation $$\left( z ^ { 3 } - 4 \right) ^ { 2 } = - 48$$ Show that \(z ^ { 3 } = 4 \pm 4 \sqrt { 3 } \mathrm { i }\).
    1. Solve the equation $$\left( z ^ { 3 } - 4 \right) ^ { 2 } = - 48$$ giving your answers in the form \(r \mathrm { e } ^ { \mathrm { i } \theta }\), where \(r > 0\) and \(- \pi < \theta \leqslant \pi\).
    2. Illustrate the roots on an Argand diagram.
    1. Explain why the sum of the roots of the equation $$\left( z ^ { 3 } - 4 \right) ^ { 2 } = - 48$$ is zero.
    2. Deduce that \(\cos \frac { \pi } { 9 } + \cos \frac { 3 \pi } { 9 } + \cos \frac { 5 \pi } { 9 } + \cos \frac { 7 \pi } { 9 } = \frac { 1 } { 2 }\).
AQA FP2 2012 January Q2
8 marks Challenging +1.2
2
  1. Draw on an Argand diagram the locus \(L\) of points satisfying the equation \(\arg z = \frac { \pi } { 6 }\).
    (1 mark)
    1. A circle \(C\), of radius 6, has its centre lying on \(L\) and touches the line \(\operatorname { Re } ( z ) = 0\). Draw \(C\) on your Argand diagram from part (a).
    2. Find the equation of \(C\), giving your answer in the form \(\left| z - z _ { 0 } \right| = k\).
    3. The complex number \(z _ { 1 }\) lies on \(C\) and is such that \(\arg z _ { 1 }\) has its least possible value. Find \(\arg z _ { 1 }\), giving your answer in the form \(p \pi\), where \(- 1 < p \leqslant 1\).
AQA FP2 2008 June Q4
12 marks Standard +0.3
4
  1. A circle \(C\) in the Argand diagram has equation $$| z + 5 - \mathrm { i } | = \sqrt { 2 }$$ Write down its radius and the complex number representing its centre.
  2. A half-line \(L\) in the Argand diagram has equation $$\arg ( z + 2 \mathrm { i } ) = \frac { 3 \pi } { 4 }$$ Show that \(z _ { 1 } = - 4 + 2 \mathrm { i }\) lies on \(L\).
    1. Show that \(z _ { 1 } = - 4 + 2 \mathrm { i }\) also lies on \(C\).
    2. Hence show that \(L\) touches \(C\).
    3. Sketch \(L\) and \(C\) on one Argand diagram.
  3. The complex number \(z _ { 2 }\) lies on \(C\) and is such that \(\arg \left( z _ { 2 } + 2 \mathrm { i } \right)\) has as great a value as possible. Indicate the position of \(z _ { 2 }\) on your sketch.
AQA FP2 2010 June Q3
9 marks Standard +0.3
3 Two loci, \(L _ { 1 }\) and \(L _ { 2 }\), in an Argand diagram are given by $$\begin{aligned} & L _ { 1 } : | z + 1 + 3 \mathrm { i } | = | z - 5 - 7 \mathrm { i } | \\ & L _ { 2 } : \arg z = \frac { \pi } { 4 } \end{aligned}$$
  1. Verify that the point represented by the complex number \(2 + 2 \mathrm { i }\) is a point of intersection of \(L _ { 1 }\) and \(L _ { 2 }\).
  2. Sketch \(L _ { 1 }\) and \(L _ { 2 }\) on one Argand diagram.
  3. Shade on your Argand diagram the region satisfying
    both $$| z + 1 + 3 i | \leqslant | z - 5 - 7 i |$$ and $$\frac { \pi } { 4 } \leqslant \arg z \leqslant \frac { \pi } { 2 }$$
AQA FP2 2012 June Q2
7 marks Standard +0.3
2
  1. Draw on the Argand diagram below:
    1. the locus of points for which $$| z - 2 - 3 \mathrm { i } | = 2$$
    2. the locus of points for which $$| z + 2 - \mathrm { i } | = | z - 2 |$$
  2. Indicate on your diagram the points satisfying both $$| z - 2 - 3 \mathrm { i } | = 2$$ and $$| z + 2 - \mathrm { i } | \leqslant | z - 2 |$$ (l mark) \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{ff63460d-0fa1-437d-bc08-3e7ce809e32b-3_1404_1431_1043_319}
AQA FP2 2013 June Q1
7 marks Standard +0.3
1
  1. Sketch on an Argand diagram the locus of points satisfying the equation $$| z - 6 \mathrm { i } | = 3$$
  2. It is given that \(z\) satisfies the equation \(| z - 6 \mathrm { i } | = 3\).
    1. Write down the greatest possible value of \(| z |\).
    2. Find the greatest possible value of \(\arg z\), giving your answer in the form \(p \pi\), where \(- 1 < p \leqslant 1\).
AQA FP2 2014 June Q2
8 marks Standard +0.8
2
  1. Sketch, on the Argand diagram below, the locus \(L\) of points satisfying $$\arg ( z - 2 \mathrm { i } ) = \frac { 2 \pi } { 3 }$$
    1. A circle \(C\), of radius 3, has its centre lying on \(L\) and touches the line \(\operatorname { Im } ( z ) = 2\). Sketch \(C\) on the Argand diagram used in part (a).
    2. Find the centre of \(C\), giving your answer in the form \(a + b \mathrm { i }\).
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OCR MEI Further Pure Core AS 2019 June Q7
12 marks Standard +0.8
7
  1. Sketch on a single Argand diagram
    1. the set of points for which \(| z - 1 - 3 i | = 3\),
    2. the set of points for which \(\arg ( z + 4 ) = \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi\).
  2. Find, in exact form, the two values of \(z\) for which \(| z - 1 - 3 i | = 3\) and \(\arg ( z + 4 ) = \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi\).
OCR MEI Further Pure Core AS 2022 June Q5
5 marks Standard +0.3
5 An Argand diagram is shown below. The circle has centre at the point representing \(1 + 3 i\), and the half line intersects the circle at the origin and at the point representing \(4 + 4 \mathrm { i }\). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{c4484913-14bf-4bf4-a290-0301586333ce-3_748_917_351_242} State the two conditions that define the set of complex numbers represented by points in the shaded segment, including its boundaries.
OCR MEI Further Pure Core AS 2022 June Q7
9 marks Standard +0.3
7 On an Argand diagram, the point A represents the complex number \(z\) with modulus 2 and argument \(\frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi\). The point B represents \(\frac { 1 } { z }\).
  1. Sketch an Argand diagram showing the origin O and the points A and B .
  2. The point C is such that OACB is a parallelogram. C represents the complex number \(w\). Determine each of the following.
OCR MEI Further Pure Core AS 2023 June Q5
4 marks Moderate -0.8
5 The Argand diagram below shows the points representing 1 and \(z\), where \(| z | = 2\). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{26cec6f9-78a7-4f0b-969a-13ad02510c25-3_577_595_312_242} Mark the points representing the following complex numbers on the copy of the diagram in the Printed Answer Booklet, labelling them clearly.
  • \(\mathrm { Z } ^ { * }\)
  • \(\frac { 1 } { z }\)
  • \(1 + z\)
  • iz
OCR MEI Further Pure Core AS 2024 June Q8
9 marks Standard +0.8
8 In an Argand diagram, the point P representing the complex number \(w\) lies on the locus defined by \(\left\{ z : \arg ( z - 7 ) = \frac { 3 } { 4 } \pi \right\}\). You are given that \(\operatorname { Re } ( w ) = 1\).
  1. Find \(w\). The point P also lies on the locus defined by \(\{ \mathrm { z } : | \mathrm { z } + 3 - 9 \mathrm { i } | = \mathrm { k } \}\), where \(k\) is a constant.
  2. Find the complex number represented by the other point of intersection of the loci defined by $$\{ z : | z + 3 - 9 i | = k \} \text { and } \left\{ z : \arg ( z - 7 ) = \frac { 3 } { 4 } \pi \right\} .$$
OCR MEI Further Pure Core AS 2020 November Q2
4 marks Moderate -0.8
2 Fig. 2 shows two complex numbers \(z _ { 1 }\) and \(z _ { 2 }\) represented on an Argand diagram. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{55a4a9f1-ed86-44bb-8759-dfee0b66f56d-2_985_997_781_239} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Fig. 2}
\end{figure}
  1. On the copy of Fig. 2 in the Printed Answer Booklet, mark points representing each of the following complex numbers.
    In the case where \(z _ { 1 } = 1 + 2 \mathrm { i }\) and \(z _ { 2 } = 3 + \mathrm { i }\), find \(\frac { z _ { 2 } - z _ { 1 } } { z _ { 1 } ^ { * } }\) in the form \(a + \mathrm { i } b\), where \(a\) and \(b\) are real numbers.
OCR MEI Further Pure Core AS 2021 November Q9
9 marks Challenging +1.2
9
  1. On a single Argand diagram, sketch the loci defined by
    The point of intersection of the two loci in part (a) represents the complex number \(w\). Find \(w\), giving your answer in exact form. \section*{END OF QUESTION PAPER}
OCR MEI Further Pure Core 2022 June Q8
11 marks Challenging +1.2
8 Two sets of complex numbers are given by \(\left\{ z : \arg ( z - 10 ) = \frac { 3 } { 4 } \pi \right\}\) and \(\{ z : | z - 3 - 6 i | = k \}\), where \(k\) is a positive constant. In an Argand diagram, one of the points of intersection of the two loci representing these sets lies on the imaginary axis.
  1. Sketch the loci on an Argand diagram.
  2. In this question you must show detailed reasoning. Find the complex numbers represented by the points of intersection.
OCR MEI Further Pure Core 2023 June Q5
7 marks Moderate -0.3
5
  1. In this question you must show detailed reasoning.
    Determine the sixth roots of - 64 , expressed in \(r \mathrm { e } ^ { \mathrm { i } \theta }\) form.
  2. Represent the roots on an Argand diagram.
OCR MEI Further Pure Core 2023 June Q13
14 marks Challenging +1.2
13
  1. On separate Argand diagrams, show the set of points representing each of the following inequalities.
    1. \(| z | \leqslant \sqrt { 5 }\)
    2. \(\quad | z + 2 - 4 i | \geqslant | z - 2 - 6 i |\)
  2. Show that there is a unique value of \(z\), which should be determined, for which both \(| z | \leqslant \sqrt { 5 }\) and \(| z + 2 - 4 i | \geqslant | z - 2 - 6 i |\).