4.02m Geometrical effects: multiplication and division

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CAIE P3 2008 November Q10
12 marks Standard +0.8
10 The complex number \(w\) is given by \(w = - \frac { 1 } { 2 } + \mathrm { i } \frac { \sqrt { } 3 } { 2 }\).
  1. Find the modulus and argument of \(w\).
  2. The complex number \(z\) has modulus \(R\) and argument \(\theta\), where \(- \frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi < \theta < \frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi\). State the modulus and argument of \(w z\) and the modulus and argument of \(\frac { z } { w }\).
  3. Hence explain why, in an Argand diagram, the points representing \(z , w z\) and \(\frac { z } { w }\) are the vertices of an equilateral triangle.
  4. In an Argand diagram, the vertices of an equilateral triangle lie on a circle with centre at the origin. One of the vertices represents the complex number \(4 + 2 \mathrm { i }\). Find the complex numbers represented by the other two vertices. Give your answers in the form \(x + \mathrm { i } y\), where \(x\) and \(y\) are real and exact.
CAIE P3 Specimen Q9
10 marks Standard +0.3
9 The complex number \(3 - \mathrm { i }\) is denoted by \(u\). Its complex conjugate is denoted by \(u ^ { * }\).
  1. On an Argand diagram with origin \(O\), show the points \(A , B\) and \(C\) representing the complex numbers \(u , u ^ { * }\) and \(u ^ { * } - u\) respectively. What type of quadrilateral is \(O A B C\) ?
  2. Showing your working and without using a calculator, express \(\frac { u ^ { * } } { u }\) in the form \(x + \mathrm { i } y\), where \(x\) and \(y\) are real.
  3. By considering the argument of \(\frac { u ^ { * } } { u }\), prove that $$\tan ^ { - 1 } \left( \frac { 3 } { 4 } \right) = 2 \tan ^ { - 1 } \left( \frac { 1 } { 3 } \right) .$$ \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{d4a7604c-9e2c-47ef-a496-8697bc88fdd4-18_360_758_260_689} The diagram shows the curve \(y = \frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 1 + x ^ { 3 } }\) for \(x \geqslant 0\), and its maximum point \(M\). The shaded region \(R\) is enclosed by the curve, the \(x\)-axis and the lines \(x = 1\) and \(x = p\).
  4. Find the exact value of the \(x\)-coordinate of \(M\).
  5. Calculate the value of \(p\) for which the area of \(R\) is equal to 1 . Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.
CAIE P3 2024 June Q4
4 marks Moderate -0.8
4 The complex number \(u\) is given by \(u = - 1 - \mathrm { i } \sqrt { 3 }\).
  1. Express \(u\) in the form \(r ( \cos \theta + \mathrm { i } \sin \theta )\), where \(r > 0\) and \(- \pi < \theta \leqslant \pi\). Give the exact values of \(r\) and \(\theta\).
    The complex number \(v\) is given by \(v = 5 \left( \cos \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi + \mathrm { i } \sin \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi \right)\).
  2. Express the complex number \(\frac { \mathrm { v } } { \mathrm { u } }\) in the form \(r \mathrm { e } ^ { \mathrm { i } \theta }\) where \(r > 0\) and \(- \pi < \theta \leqslant \pi\).
Edexcel FP2 2004 June Q12
14 marks Challenging +1.2
12. The transformation \(T\) from the complex \(z\)-plane to the complex \(w\)-plane is given by $$w = \frac { z + 1 } { z + \mathrm { i } } , \quad z \neq - \mathrm { i }$$
  1. Show that \(T\) maps points on the half-line \(\arg ( z ) = \frac { \pi } { 4 }\) in the \(z\)-plane into points on the circle \(| w | = 1\) in the \(w\)-plane.
  2. Find the image under \(T\) in the \(w\)-plane of the circle \(| Z | = 1\) in the \(z\)-plane.
  3. Sketch on separate diagrams the circle \(| \mathbf { Z } | = 1\) in the \(z\)-plane and its image under \(T\) in the \(w\)-plane.
  4. Mark on your sketches the point \(P\), where \(z = \mathrm { i }\), and its image \(Q\) under \(T\) in the \(w\)-plane.
Edexcel FP2 2005 June Q9
11 marks Challenging +1.2
9. A complex number \(z\) is represented by the point \(P\) in the Argand diagram. Given that $$| z - 3 \mathrm { i } | = 3$$
  1. sketch the locus of \(P\).
  2. Find the complex number \(z\) which satisfies both \(| z - 3 i | = 3\) and \(\arg ( z - 3 i ) = \frac { 3 } { 4 } \pi\). The transformation \(T\) from the \(z\)-plane to the \(w\)-plane is given by $$w = \frac { 2 \mathrm { i } } { z }$$
  3. Show that \(T\) maps \(| z - 3 i | = 3\) to a line in the \(w\)-plane, and give the cartesian equation of this line.
    (5)(Total 11 marks)
Edexcel FP2 2013 June Q8
8 marks Challenging +1.2
8. A complex number \(z\) is represented by the point \(P\) on an Argand diagram.
  1. Given that \(| z | = 1\), sketch the locus of \(P\). The transformation \(T\) from the \(z\)-plane to the \(w\)-plane is given by $$w = \frac { z + 7 \mathrm { i } } { z - 2 \mathrm { i } }$$
  2. Show that \(T\) maps \(| z | = 1\) onto a circle in the \(w\)-plane.
  3. Show that this circle has its centre at \(w = - 5\) and find its radius.
Edexcel FP2 2014 June Q6
11 marks Challenging +1.2
6. The transformation \(T\) maps points from the \(z\)-plane, where \(z = x + \mathrm { i } y\), to the \(w\)-plane, where \(w = u + \mathrm { i } v\). The transformation \(T\) is given by $$w = \frac { z } { i z + 1 } , \quad z \neq i$$ The transformation \(T\) maps the line \(l\) in the \(z\)-plane onto the line with equation \(v = - 1\) in the \(w\)-plane.
  1. Find a cartesian equation of \(l\) in terms of \(x\) and \(y\). The transformation \(T\) maps the line with equation \(y = \frac { 1 } { 2 }\) in the \(z\)-plane onto the curve \(C\) in the \(w\)-plane.
    1. Show that \(C\) is a circle with centre the origin.
    2. Write down a cartesian equation of \(C\) in terms of \(u\) and \(v\).
Edexcel FP2 Specimen Q3
6 marks Challenging +1.2
  1. (a) Show that the transformation \(T\)
$$w = \frac { z - 1 } { z + 1 }$$ maps the circle \(| z | = 1\) in the \(z\)-plane to the line \(| w - 1 | = | w + \mathrm { i } |\) in the \(w\)-plane. The transformation \(T\) maps the region \(| z | \leq 1\) in the \(z\)-plane to the region \(R\) in the \(w\)-plane.
(b) Shade the region \(R\) on an Argand diagram.
OCR FP3 2015 June Q4
9 marks Standard +0.8
4 In an Argand diagram, the complex numbers \(0 , z\) and \(z \mathrm { e } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 6 } \mathrm { i } \pi }\) are represented by the points \(O , A\) and \(B\) respectively.
  1. Sketch a possible Argand diagram showing the triangle \(O A B\). Show that the triangle is isosceles and state the size of angle \(A O B\). The complex numbers \(1 + \mathrm { i }\) and \(5 + 2 \mathrm { i }\) are represented by the points \(C\) and \(D\) respectively. The complex number \(w\) is represented by the point \(E\), such that \(C D = C E\) and angle \(D C E = \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi\).
  2. Calculate the possible values of \(w\), giving your answers exactly in the form \(a + b \mathrm { i }\).
WJEC Further Unit 1 2019 June Q3
7 marks Moderate -0.8
3. The complex numbers \(z\) and \(w\) are represented by the points \(Z\) and \(W\) in an Argand diagram. The complex number \(z\) is such that \(| z | = 6\) and \(\arg z = \frac { \pi } { 3 }\).
The point \(W\) is a \(90 ^ { \circ }\) clockwise rotation, about the origin, of the point \(Z\) in the Argand diagram.
  1. Express \(z\) and \(w\) in the form \(x + \mathrm { i } y\).
  2. Find the complex number \(\frac { z } { w }\).
Edexcel CP AS 2019 June Q5
9 marks Standard +0.3
5. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{9312b91c-bca7-4427-a1f7-cb03065ee5e5-10_483_528_260_772} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 1}
\end{figure} The complex numbers \(z _ { 1 } = - 2 , z _ { 2 } = - 1 + 2 \mathrm { i }\) and \(z _ { 3 } = 1 + \mathrm { i }\) are plotted in Figure 1, on an Argand diagram for the complex plane with \(z = x + \mathrm { i } y\)
  1. Explain why \(z _ { 1 } , z _ { 2 }\) and \(z _ { 3 }\) cannot all be roots of a quartic polynomial equation with real coefficients.
  2. Show that \(\arg \left( \frac { z _ { 2 } - z _ { 1 } } { z _ { 3 } - z _ { 1 } } \right) = \frac { \pi } { 4 }\)
  3. Hence show that \(\arctan ( 2 ) - \arctan \left( \frac { 1 } { 3 } \right) = \frac { \pi } { 4 }\) A copy of Figure 1, labelled Diagram 1, is given on page 12.
  4. Shade, on Diagram 1, the set of points of the complex plane that satisfy the inequality $$| z + 2 | \leqslant | z - 1 - \mathrm { i } |$$
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    \section*{Diagram 1}
Edexcel CP1 2023 June Q3
10 marks Standard +0.3
  1. In this question you must show all stages of your working. Solutions relying on calculator technology are not acceptable.
$$z _ { 1 } = - 4 + 4 i$$
  1. Express \(\mathrm { z } _ { 1 }\) in the form \(r ( \cos \theta + \mathrm { i } \sin \theta )\), where \(r \in \mathbb { R } , r > 0\) and \(0 \leqslant \theta < 2 \pi\) $$z _ { 2 } = 3 \left( \cos \frac { 17 \pi } { 12 } + i \sin \frac { 17 \pi } { 12 } \right)$$
  2. Determine in the form \(a + \mathrm { i } b\), where \(a\) and \(b\) are exact real numbers,
    1. \(\frac { Z _ { 1 } } { Z _ { 2 } }\)
    2. \(\left( z _ { 2 } \right) ^ { 4 }\)
  3. Show on a single Argand diagram
    1. the complex numbers \(z _ { 1 } , z _ { 2 }\) and \(\frac { z _ { 1 } } { z _ { 2 } }\)
    2. the region defined by \(\left\{ z \in \mathbb { C } : \left| z - z _ { 1 } \right| < \left| z - z _ { 2 } \right| \right\}\)
Edexcel FP2 2019 June Q7
6 marks Challenging +1.2
  1. A transformation from the \(z\)-plane to the \(w\)-plane is given by
$$w = \frac { 3 \mathrm { i } z - 2 } { z + \mathrm { i } } \quad z \neq - \mathrm { i }$$
  1. Show that the circle \(C\) with equation \(| z + \mathrm { i } | = 1\) in the \(z\)-plane is mapped to a circle \(D\) in the \(w\)-plane, giving a Cartesian equation for \(D\).
  2. Sketch \(C\) and \(D\) on Argand diagrams.
Edexcel FP2 2024 June Q5
9 marks Standard +0.3
    1. A circle \(C\) in the complex plane is defined by the locus of points satisfying
$$| z - 3 i | = 2 | z |$$
  1. Determine a Cartesian equation for \(C\), giving your answer in simplest form.
  2. On an Argand diagram, shade the region defined by $$\{ z \in \mathbb { C } : | z - 3 \mathrm { i } | > 2 | z | \}$$ (ii) The transformation \(T\) from the \(z\)-plane to the \(w\)-plane is given by $$w = z ^ { 3 }$$
  3. Describe the geometric effect of \(T\). The region \(R\) in the \(z\)-plane is given by $$\left\{ z \in \mathbb { C } : 0 < \arg z < \frac { \pi } { 4 } \right\}$$
  4. On a different Argand diagram, sketch the image of \(R\) under \(T\).
Edexcel FP2 Specimen Q2
6 marks Standard +0.8
  1. A transformation from the \(z\)-plane to the \(w\)-plane is given by
$$w = z ^ { 2 }$$
  1. Show that the line with equation \(\operatorname { Im } ( z ) = 1\) in the \(z\)-plane is mapped to a parabola in the \(w\)-plane, giving an equation for this parabola.
  2. Sketch the parabola on an Argand diagram.
OCR Further Pure Core 2 2021 June Q1
6 marks Moderate -0.8
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  1. The Argand diagram below shows the two points which represent two complex numbers, \(z _ { 1 }\) and \(z _ { 2 }\). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{20816f61-154d-4491-9d2d-4c62687bf81e-02_321_592_276_347} On the copy of the diagram in the Resource Materials.
    • draw an appropriate shape to illustrate the geometrical effect of adding \(z _ { 1 }\) and \(z _ { 2 }\),
    • indicate with a cross \(( \times )\) the location of the point representing the complex number \(z _ { 1 } + z _ { 2 }\).
    • You are given that \(\arg z _ { 3 } = \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi\) and \(\arg z _ { 4 } = \frac { 3 } { 8 } \pi\).
    In each part, sketch and label the points representing the numbers \(z _ { 3 } , z _ { 4 }\) and \(z _ { 3 } z _ { 4 }\) on the diagram in the Resource Materials. You should join each point to the origin with a straight line.
    1. \(\left| z _ { 3 } \right| = 1.5\) and \(\left| z _ { 4 } \right| = 1.2\)
    2. \(\left| z _ { 3 } \right| = 0.7\) and \(\left| z _ { 4 } \right| = 0.5\)
Edexcel FP1 Q21
13 marks Standard +0.3
Given that \(z = -2\sqrt{2} + 2\sqrt{2}i\) and \(w = 1 - i\sqrt{3}\), find
  1. \(\left|\frac{z}{w}\right|\), [3]
  2. \(\arg \left( \frac{z}{w} \right)\). [3]
  1. On an Argand diagram, plot points \(A\), \(B\), \(C\) and \(D\) representing the complex numbers \(z\), \(w\), \(\left( \frac{z}{w} \right)\) and 4, respectively. [3]
  2. Show that \(\angle AOC = \angle DOB\). [2]
  3. Find the area of triangle \(AOC\). [2]
Edexcel FP2 Q9
7 marks Standard +0.3
  1. The point \(P\) represents a complex number \(z\) in an Argand diagram. Given that $$|z - 2i| = 2|z + i|,$$
    1. find a cartesian equation for the locus of \(P\), simplifying your answer. [2]
    2. sketch the locus of \(P\). [3]
  2. A transformation \(T\) from the \(z\)-plane to the \(w\)-plane is a translation \(-7 + 11i\) followed by an enlargement with centre the origin and scale factor \(3\). Write down the transformation \(T\) in the form $$w = az + b, \quad a, b \in \mathbb{C}.$$ [2]
Edexcel FP2 Q35
14 marks Challenging +1.3
The transformation \(T\) from the complex \(z\)-plane to the complex \(w\)-plane is given by $$w = \frac{z + 1}{z + i}, \quad z \neq -i.$$
  1. Show that \(T\) maps points on the half-line \(\arg(z) = \frac{\pi}{4}\) in the \(z\)-plane into points on the circle \(|w| = 1\) in the \(w\)-plane. [4]
  2. Find the image under \(T\) in the \(w\)-plane of the circle \(|z| = 1\) in the \(z\)-plane. [6]
  3. Sketch on separate diagrams the circle \(|z| = 1\) in the \(z\)-plane and its image under \(T\) in the \(w\)-plane. [2]
  4. Mark on your sketches the point \(P\), where \(z = i\), and its image \(Q\) under \(T\) in the \(w\)-plane. [2]
AQA Further Paper 2 Specimen Q1
1 marks Easy -1.8
Given that \(z_1 = 4e^{i\frac{\pi}{3}}\) and \(z_2 = 2e^{i\frac{\pi}{4}}\) state the value of \(\arg\left(\frac{z_1}{z_2}\right)\) Circle your answer. [1 mark] \(\frac{\pi}{12}\) \quad \(\frac{4}{3}\) \quad \(\frac{7\pi}{12}\) \quad \(2\)
SPS SPS FM Pure 2023 February Q11
9 marks Challenging +1.2
In an Argand diagram, the points \(A\), \(B\) and \(C\) are the vertices of an equilateral triangle with its centre at the origin. The point \(A\) represents the complex number \(6 + 2i\).
  1. Find the complex numbers represented by the points \(B\) and \(C\), giving your answers in the form \(x + iy\), where \(x\) and \(y\) are real and exact. [6]
The points \(D\), \(E\) and \(F\) are the midpoints of the sides of triangle \(ABC\).
  1. Find the exact area of triangle \(DEF\). [3]
OCR Further Pure Core 2 2021 June Q4
7 marks Standard +0.8
In an Argand diagram the points representing the numbers \(2 + 3i\) and \(1 - i\) are two adjacent vertices of a square \(S\).
  1. Find the area of \(S\). [3]
  2. Find all the possible pairs of numbers represented by the other two vertices of \(S\). [4]
OCR Further Pure Core 2 2018 December Q1
6 marks Easy -1.2
  1. The Argand diagram below shows the two points which represent two complex numbers, \(z_1\) and \(z_2\). \includegraphics{figure_1} On the copy of the diagram in the Printed Answer Booklet
    • draw an appropriate shape to illustrate the geometrical effect of adding \(z_1\) and \(z_2\),
    • indicate with a cross (\(\times\)) the location of the point representing the complex number \(z_1 + z_2\).
    [2]
  2. You are given that \(\arg z_3 = \frac{1}{4}\pi\) and \(\arg z_4 = \frac{3}{8}\pi\). In each part, sketch and label the points representing the numbers \(z_3\), \(z_4\) and \(z_3z_4\) on the diagram in the Printed Answer Booklet. You should join each point to the origin with a straight line.
    1. \(|z_3| = 1.5\) and \(|z_4| = 1.2\) [2]
    2. \(|z_3| = 0.7\) and \(|z_4| = 0.5\) [2]
Pre-U Pre-U 9795/1 2018 June Q3
7 marks Standard +0.3
The complex numbers \(z_1\) and \(z_2\) are such that \(|z_1| = 2\), \(\arg(z_1) = \frac{7}{12}\pi\), \(|z_2| = \sqrt{2}\) and \(\arg(z_2) = -\frac{1}{8}\pi\).
  1. Find, in exact form, the modulus and argument of \(\frac{z_1}{z_2}\). [3]
  2. Let \(z_3 = \left(\frac{z_1}{z_2}\right)^n\). It is given that \(n\) is the least positive integer for which \(z_3\) is a positive real number. Find this value of \(n\) and the exact value of \(z_3\). [4]