4.02o Loci in Argand diagram: circles, half-lines

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Edexcel FP2 2003 June Q1
10 marks Standard +0.8
  1. (i) (a) On the same Argand diagram sketch the loci given by the following equations.
$$| z - 1 | = 1 , \quad , , \arg ( z + 1 ) = \frac { \pi } { 12 } , \quad , \arg ( z + 1 ) = \frac { \pi } { 2 }$$ (b) Shade on your diagram the region for which $$| z - 1 | \leq 1 \quad \text { and } \quad \frac { \pi } { 12 } \leq \arg ( z + 1 ) \leq \frac { \pi } { 2 }$$ (ii) (a) Show that the transformation \(\quad w = \frac { z - 1 } { z } , \quad z \neq 0\), $$\text { maps } | z - 1 | = 1 \text { in the } \boldsymbol { z } \text {-plane onto } | w | = | w - 1 | \text { in the } \boldsymbol { w } \text {-plane. }$$ The region \(| z - 1 | \leq 1\) in the \(z\)-plane is mapped onto the region \(T\) in the \(w\)-plane.
(b) Shade the region \(T\) on an Argand diagram.
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 2006 June Q8
14 marks Standard +0.8
8. The point \(P\) represents a complex number \(z\) on an Argand diagram, where $$| z - 6 + 3 i | = 3 | z + 2 - i |$$
  1. Show that the locus of \(P\) is a circle, giving the coordinates of the centre and the radius of this circle. The point \(Q\) represents a complex number \(z\) on an Argand diagram, where $$\tan [ \arg ( z + 6 ) ] = \frac { 1 } { 2 }$$
  2. On the same Argand diagram, sketch the locus of \(P\) and the locus of \(Q\).
  3. On your diagram, shade the region which satisfies both $$| z - 6 + 3 \mathrm { i } | > 3 | z + 2 - \mathrm { i } | \text { and } \tan [ \arg ( z + 6 ) ] > \frac { 1 } { 2 }$$ (2)(Total 14 marks)
Edexcel FP2 2011 June Q5
9 marks Challenging +1.2
  1. The point \(P\) represents the complex number \(z\) on an Argand diagram, where
$$| z - \mathrm { i } | = 2$$ The locus of \(P\) as \(z\) varies is the curve \(C\).
  1. Find a cartesian equation of \(C\).
  2. Sketch the curve \(C\). A transformation \(T\) from the \(z\)-plane to the \(w\)-plane is given by $$w = \frac { z + \mathrm { i } } { 3 + \mathrm { i } z } , \quad z \neq 3 \mathrm { i }$$ The point \(Q\) is mapped by \(T\) onto the point \(R\). Given that \(R\) lies on the real axis,
  3. show that \(Q\) lies on \(C\).
Edexcel FP2 2012 June Q8
14 marks Standard +0.8
  1. The point \(P\) represents a complex number \(z\) on an Argand diagram such that
$$| z - 6 \mathrm { i } | = 2 | z - 3 |$$
  1. Show that, as \(z\) varies, the locus of \(P\) is a circle, stating the radius and the coordinates of the centre of this circle. The point \(Q\) represents a complex number \(z\) on an Argand diagram such that $$\arg ( z - 6 ) = - \frac { 3 \pi } { 4 }$$
  2. Sketch, on the same Argand diagram, the locus of \(P\) and the locus of \(Q\) as \(z\) varies.
  3. Find the complex number for which both \(| z - 6 \mathrm { i } | = 2 | z - 3 |\) and \(\arg ( z - 6 ) = - \frac { 3 \pi } { 4 }\)
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 F2 2021 October Q6
9 marks Challenging +1.2
6. The complex number \(z\) on an Argand diagram is represented by the point \(P\) where $$| z + 1 - 13 i | = 3 | z - 7 - 5 i |$$ Given that the locus of \(P\) is a circle,
  1. determine the centre and radius of this circle. The complex number \(w\), on the same Argand diagram, is represented by the point \(Q\), where $$\arg ( w - 8 - 6 \mathrm { i } ) = - \frac { 3 \pi } { 4 }$$ Given that the locus of \(P\) intersects the locus of \(Q\) at the point \(R\),
  2. determine the complex number representing \(R\).
Edexcel F2 Specimen Q6
10 marks Challenging +1.2
  1. A complex number \(z\) is represented by the point \(P\) in the Argand diagram.
    1. Given that \(| z - 6 | = | z |\), sketch the locus of \(P\).
    2. Find the complex numbers \(z\) which satisfy both \(| z - 6 | = | z |\) and \(| z - 3 - 4 \mathrm { i } | = 5\).
    The transformation \(T\) from the \(z\)-plane to the \(w\)-plane is given by \(w = \frac { 30 } { z }\).
  2. Show that \(T\) maps \(| z - 6 | = | z |\) onto a circle in the \(w\)-plane and give the cartesian equation of this circle.
OCR FP1 2006 January Q7
10 marks Moderate -0.8
7
  1. The complex number \(3 + 2 \mathrm { i }\) is denoted by \(w\) and the complex conjugate of \(w\) is denoted by \(w ^ { * }\). Find
    1. the modulus of \(w\),
    2. the argument of \(w ^ { * }\), giving your answer in radians, correct to 2 decimal places.
  2. Find the complex number \(u\) given that \(u + 2 u ^ { * } = 3 + 2 \mathrm { i }\).
  3. Sketch, on an Argand diagram, the locus given by \(| z + 1 | = | z |\).
OCR FP1 2007 January Q4
6 marks Moderate -0.3
4
  1. Sketch, on an Argand diagram, the locus given by \(| z - 1 + \mathrm { i } | = \sqrt { 2 }\).
  2. Shade on your diagram the region given by \(1 \leqslant | z - 1 + \mathrm { i } | \leqslant \sqrt { 2 }\).
OCR FP1 2008 January Q6
8 marks Standard +0.3
6 The loci \(C _ { 1 }\) and \(C _ { 2 }\) are given by $$| z | = | z - 4 \mathbf { i } | \quad \text { and } \quad \arg z = \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi$$ respectively.
  1. Sketch, on a single Argand diagram, the loci \(C _ { 1 }\) and \(C _ { 2 }\).
  2. Hence find, in the form \(x +\) i \(y\), the complex number represented by the point of intersection of \(C _ { 1 }\) and \(C _ { 2 }\).
OCR FP1 2007 June Q8
8 marks Standard +0.3
8 The loci \(C _ { 1 }\) and \(C _ { 2 }\) are given by \(| z - 3 | = 3\) and arg \(( z - 1 ) = \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi\) respectively.
  1. Sketch, on a single Argand diagram, the loci \(C _ { 1 }\) and \(C _ { 2 }\).
  2. Indicate, by shading, the region of the Argand diagram for which $$| z - 3 | \leqslant 3 \text { and } 0 \leqslant \arg ( z - 1 ) \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi$$
OCR FP1 2008 June Q2
7 marks Standard +0.3
2 The complex number \(3 + 4 \mathrm { i }\) is denoted by \(a\).
  1. Find \(| a |\) and \(\arg a\).
  2. Sketch on a single Argand diagram the loci given by
    1. \(| z - a | = | a |\),
    2. \(\arg ( z - 3 ) = \arg a\).
OCR FP1 2013 June Q6
7 marks Standard +0.3
6 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{2ba2e0bf-d20a-41ab-a77c-86a08e700b40-2_885_803_1425_630} The Argand diagram above shows a half-line \(l\) and a circle \(C\). The circle has centre 3 i and passes through the origin.
  1. Write down, in complex number form, the equations of \(l\) and \(C\).
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  2. Write down inequalities that define the region shaded in the diagram. [The shaded region includes the boundaries.]
OCR FP1 Specimen Q6
10 marks Standard +0.3
6 In an Argand diagram, the variable point \(P\) represents the complex number \(z = x + \mathrm { i } y\), and the fixed point \(A\) represents \(a = 4 - 3 \mathrm { i }\).
  1. Sketch an Argand diagram showing the position of \(A\), and find \(| a |\) and \(\arg a\).
  2. Given that \(| z - a | = | a |\), sketch the locus of \(P\) on your Argand diagram.
  3. Hence write down the non-zero value of \(z\) corresponding to a point on the locus for which
    1. the real part of \(z\) is zero,
    2. \(\quad \arg z = \arg a\).
OCR MEI FP1 2005 January Q8
12 marks Standard +0.3
8 Two complex numbers are given by \(\alpha = 2 - \mathrm { j }\) and \(\beta = - 1 + 2 \mathrm { j }\).
  1. Find \(\alpha + \beta , \alpha \beta\) and \(\frac { \alpha } { \beta }\) in the form \(a + b \mathrm { j }\), showing your working.
  2. Find the modulus of \(\alpha\), leaving your answer in surd form. Find also the argument of \(\alpha\).
  3. Sketch the locus \(| z - \alpha | = 2\) on an Argand diagram.
  4. On a separate Argand diagram, sketch the locus \(\arg ( z - \beta ) = \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi\).
OCR MEI FP1 2007 January Q8
11 marks Moderate -0.3
8 It is given that \(m = - 4 + 2 \mathrm { j }\).
  1. Express \(\frac { 1 } { m }\) in the form \(a + b \mathrm { j }\).
  2. Express \(m\) in modulus-argument form.
  3. Represent the following loci on separate Argand diagrams.
    (A) \(\arg ( z - m ) = \frac { \pi } { 4 }\) (B) \(0 < \arg ( z - m ) < \frac { \pi } { 4 }\)
OCR MEI FP1 2008 January Q8
12 marks Standard +0.3
8
  1. On a single Argand diagram, sketch the locus of points for which
    (A) \(| z - 3 \mathrm { j } | = 2\),
    (B) \(\quad \arg ( z + 1 ) = \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi\).
  2. Indicate clearly on your Argand diagram the set of points for which $$| z - 3 \mathrm { j } | \leqslant 2 \quad \text { and } \quad \arg ( z + 1 ) \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi .$$
  3. (A) By drawing an appropriate line through the origin, indicate on your Argand diagram the point for which \(| z - 3 j | = 2\) and \(\arg z\) has its minimum possible value.
    (B) Calculate the value of \(\arg z\) at this point.
OCR MEI FP1 2005 June Q5
5 marks Standard +0.3
5
  1. Sketch the locus \(| z - ( 3 + 4 j ) | = 2\) on an Argand diagram.
  2. On the same diagram, sketch the locus \(\arg ( z - 4 ) = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\).
  3. Indicate clearly on your sketch the points which satisfy both $$| z - ( 3 + 4 j ) | = 2 \quad \text { and } \quad \arg ( z - 4 ) = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi$$
OCR MEI FP1 2008 June Q2
7 marks Standard +0.3
2 Indicate on a single Argand diagram
  1. the set of points for which \(| z - ( - 3 + 2 \mathrm { j } ) | = 2\),
  2. the set of points for which \(\arg ( z - 2 \mathrm { j } ) = \pi\),
  3. the two points for which \(| z - ( - 3 + 2 \mathrm { j } ) | = 2\) and \(\arg ( z - 2 \mathrm { j } ) = \pi\).
Edexcel F2 2018 June Q4
9 marks Challenging +1.2
4. A complex number \(z\) is represented by the point \(P\) in an Argand diagram. Given that $$| z + i | = 1$$
  1. sketch the locus of \(P\). The transformation \(T\) from the \(z\)-plane to the \(w\)-plane is given by $$w = \frac { 3 \mathrm { i } z - 2 } { z + \mathrm { i } } , \quad z \neq - \mathrm { i }$$
  2. Given that \(T\) maps \(| z + i | = 1\) to a circle \(C\) in the \(w\)-plane, find a cartesian equation of \(C\).
OCR FP3 2014 June Q7
8 marks Challenging +1.2
7
  1. By expressing \(\sin \theta\) in terms of \(\mathrm { e } ^ { \mathrm { i } \theta }\) and \(\mathrm { e } ^ { - \mathrm { i } \theta }\), show that $$\sin ^ { 5 } \theta \equiv \frac { 1 } { 16 } ( \sin 5 \theta - 5 \sin 3 \theta + 10 \sin \theta ) .$$
  2. Hence solve the equation $$\sin 5 \theta + 4 \sin \theta = 5 \sin 3 \theta$$ for \(- \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi \leqslant \theta \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\). 8 consists of the set of matrices of the form \(\left( \begin{array} { c c } a & - b \\ b & a \end{array} \right)\), where \(a\) and \(b\) are real and \(a ^ { 2 } + b ^ { 2 } \neq 0\), combined under the operation of matrix multiplication.
  3. Prove that \(G\) is a group. You may assume that matrix multiplication is associative.
  4. Determine whether \(G\) is commutative.
  5. Find the order of \(\left( \begin{array} { c c } 0 & - 1 \\ 1 & 0 \end{array} \right)\).
OCR FP1 2011 January Q6
8 marks Standard +0.3
6
  1. Sketch on a single Argand diagram the loci given by
    1. \(\quad | z | = | z - 8 |\),
    2. \(\quad \arg ( z + 2 \mathrm { i } ) = \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi\).
    3. Indicate by shading the region of the Argand diagram for which $$| z | \leqslant | z - 8 | \quad \text { and } \quad 0 \leqslant \arg ( z + 2 i ) \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi$$
OCR FP1 2012 January Q6
6 marks Moderate -0.3
6 Sketch, on a single Argand diagram, the loci given by \(| z - \sqrt { 3 } - \mathrm { i } | = 2\) and \(\arg z = \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi\).
OCR FP1 2009 June Q6
11 marks Standard +0.3
6 The complex number \(3 - 3 \mathrm { i }\) is denoted by \(a\).
  1. Find \(| a |\) and \(\arg a\).
  2. Sketch on a single Argand diagram the loci given by
    1. \(| z - a | = 3 \sqrt { 2 }\),
    2. \(\quad \arg ( z - a ) = \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi\).
    3. Indicate, by shading, the region of the Argand diagram for which $$| z - a | \geqslant 3 \sqrt { 2 } \quad \text { and } \quad 0 \leqslant \arg ( z - a ) \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi$$