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

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SPS SPS FM 2022 February Q6
7 marks Moderate -0.8
In an Argand diagram the loci \(C_1\) and \(C_2\) are given by $$|z| = 2 \quad \text{and} \quad \arg z = \frac{1}{4}\pi$$ respectively.
  1. Sketch, on a single Argand diagram, the loci \(C_1\) and \(C_2\). [5]
  2. Hence find, in the form \(x + iy\), the complex number representing the point of intersection of \(C_1\) and \(C_2\). [2]
SPS SPS FM Pure 2022 June Q3
8 marks Standard +0.3
  1. Show on an Argand diagram the locus of points given by $$|z - 10 - 12i| = 8$$ [2] Set \(A\) is defined by $$A = \left\{z : 0 \leq \arg(z - 10 - 10i) \leq \frac{\pi}{2}\right\} \cap \{z : |z - 10 - 12i| < 8\}$$
  2. Shade the region defined by \(A\) on your Argand diagram. [2]
  3. Determine the area of the region defined by \(A\). [4]
SPS SPS FM 2021 November Q3
6 marks Standard +0.3
The point \(P\) represents a complex number \(z\) on an Argand diagram such that $$|z - 6i| = 2|z - 3|.$$ Show that, as \(z\) varies, the locus of \(P\) is a circle, stating the radius and the coordinates of the centre of this circle. [6 marks]
SPS SPS FM 2023 January Q11
10 marks Challenging +1.2
\includegraphics{figure_11} Figure 1 shows an Argand diagram. The set \(P\) of points that lie within the shaded region including its boundaries, is defined by $$P = \{z \in \mathbb{C} : a \leq |z + b + ci| \leq d\}$$ where \(a\), \(b\), \(c\) and \(d\) are integers.
  1. Write down the values of \(a\), \(b\), \(c\) and \(d\). [3]
The set \(Q\) is defined by $$Q = \{z \in \mathbb{C} : a \leq |z + b + ci| \leq d\} \cap \{z \in \mathbb{C} : |z - i| \leq |z - 3i|\}$$
  1. Determine the exact area of the region defined by \(Q\), giving your answer in simplest form. [7]
SPS SPS FM 2023 February Q11
6 marks Challenging +1.2
Find, in exact form, the area of the region on an Argand diagram which represents the locus of points for which \(|z - 5 - 2i| \leq \sqrt{32}\) and Re (z) \(\geq\) 9. [6]
SPS SPS FM Pure 2023 June Q8
7 marks Challenging +1.2
  1. Shade on an Argand diagram the set of points $$\left\{z \in \mathbb{C} : |z - 4i| \leqslant 3\right\} \cap \left\{z \in \mathbb{C} : -\frac{\pi}{2} < \arg(z + 3 - 4i) \leqslant \frac{\pi}{4}\right\}$$ [5]
The complex number \(w\) satisfies \(|w - 4i| = 3\).
  1. Find the maximum value of \(\arg w\) in the interval \((-\pi, \pi]\). Give your answer in radians correct to 2 decimal places. [2]
SPS SPS FM Pure 2023 February Q9
7 marks Standard +0.8
  1. Sketch, on the Argand diagram below, the locus of points satisfying the equation \(|z - 3| = 2\) [1]
\includegraphics{figure_9}
  1. There is a unique complex number \(w\) that satisfies both \(|w - 3| = 2\) and \(\arg(w + 1) = \alpha\) where \(\alpha\) is a constant such that \(0 < \alpha < \pi\).
    1. Find the value of \(\alpha\). [2]
    2. Express \(w\) in the form \(r(\cos \theta + i \sin \theta)\). Give each of \(r\) and \(\theta\) to two significant figures. [4]
SPS SPS FM Pure 2024 January Q7
14 marks Standard +0.3
The point \(P\) represents a complex number \(z\) on an Argand diagram such that $$|z - 6i| = 2|z - 3|$$
  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. [6]
The point \(Q\) represents a complex number \(z\) on an Argand diagram such that $$\arg(z - 6) = -\frac{3\pi}{4}$$
  1. Sketch, on the same Argand diagram, the locus of \(P\) and the locus of \(Q\) as \(z\) varies. [4]
  2. Find the complex number for which both \(|z - 6i| = 2|z - 3|\) and \(\arg(z - 6) = -\frac{3\pi}{4}\). [4]
SPS SPS FM Pure 2023 September Q5
6 marks Standard +0.3
  1. On the Argand diagram below, sketch the locus, \(L\), of points satisfying the equation $$\arg(z + i) = \frac{\pi}{6}$$ [2 marks]
\includegraphics{figure_5}
  1. \(z_1\) is a point on \(L\) such that \(|z_1|\) is a minimum. Find the exact value of \(z_1\) in the form \(a + bi\) [4 marks]
SPS SPS FM Pure 2025 January Q6
12 marks Standard +0.3
You are given the complex number \(w = 2 + 2\sqrt{3}i\).
  1. Express \(w\) in modulus-argument form. [3]
  2. Indicate on an Argand diagram the set of points, \(z\), which satisfy both of the following inequalities. $$-\frac{\pi}{2} \leq \arg z \leq \frac{\pi}{3} \text{ and } |z| \leq 4$$ Mark \(w\) on your Argand diagram and find the greatest value of \(|z - w|\). [9]
SPS SPS FM 2025 February Q7
6 marks Challenging +1.2
Find, in exact form, the area of the region on an Argand diagram which represents the locus of points for which \(|z - 5 - 2i| \leq \sqrt{32}\) and \(\text{Re}(z) \geq 9\). [6]
SPS SPS FM 2025 February Q8
4 marks Moderate -0.3
A locus \(C_1\) is defined by \(C_1 = \{z : |z + i| \leq |z - 2i|\}\).
  1. Indicate by shading on the Argand diagram below the region representing \(C_1\). [2] \includegraphics{figure_8}
  2. Find the cartesian equation of the boundary line of the region representing \(C_1\), giving your answer in the form \(ax + by + c = 0\). [2]
SPS SPS FM Pure 2025 June Q8
7 marks Standard +0.8
  1. Sketch, on the Argand diagram below, the locus of points satisfying the equation $$|z - 3| = 2$$ [1 mark] \includegraphics{figure_8}
  1. There is a unique complex number \(w\) that satisfies both $$|w - 3| = 2 \quad \text{and} \quad \arg(w + 1) = \alpha$$ where \(\alpha\) is a constant such that \(0 < \alpha < \pi\)
    1. [(b) (i)] Find the value of \(\alpha\). [2 marks]
    2. [(b) (ii)] Express \(w\) in the form \(r(\cos \theta + i \sin \theta)\). [4 marks]
SPS SPS FM Pure 2025 September Q5
6 marks Standard +0.3
  1. On the Argand diagram below, sketch the locus, \(L\), of points satisfying the equation $$\arg(z + i) = \frac{\pi}{6}$$ [2 marks] \includegraphics{figure_5}
  2. \(z_1\) is a point on \(L\) such that \(|z|\) is a minimum. Find the exact value of \(z_1\) in the form \(a + bi\) [4 marks]
SPS SPS FM Pure 2026 November Q6
10 marks Standard +0.3
  1. \(z_1 = a + bi\) and \(z_2 = c + di\) where \(a\), \(b\), \(c\) and \(d\) are real constants. Given that
    • \(b > d\)
    • \(z_1 + z_2\) is real
    • \(|z_1| = \sqrt{13}\)
    • \(|z_2| = 5\)
    • \(\text{Re}(z_2 - z_1) = 2\)
    show that \(a = 2\) and determine the value of each of \(b\), \(c\) and \(d\) [5]
    1. On the same Argand diagram
      showing the coordinates of any points of intersection with the axes. [2]
    2. Determine the range of possible values of \(|z - w|\) [3]
OCR Further Pure Core 2 2021 June Q5
7 marks Challenging +1.8
\(C\) is the locus of numbers, \(z\), for which \(\ln\left(\frac{z + 7i}{z - 24}\right) = \frac{1}{4}\). By writing \(z = x + iy\) give a complete description of the shape of \(C\) on an Argand diagram. [7]
OCR FP1 AS 2017 December Q2
9 marks Standard +0.3
The loci \(C_1\) and \(C_2\) are given by \(|z - (3 + 2i)| = 2\) and \(\arg(z - (3 + 2i)) = \frac{5\pi}{6}\) respectively.
  1. Sketch \(C_1\) and \(C_2\) on a single Argand diagram. [4]
  2. Find, in surd form, the number represented by the point of intersection of \(C_1\) and \(C_2\). [3]
  3. Indicate, by shading, the region of the Argand diagram for which $$|z - (3 + 2i)| \leq 2 \text{ and } \frac{5\pi}{6} \leq \arg(z - (3 + 2i)) \leq \pi.$$ [2]
OCR Further Pure Core 2 2018 December Q7
7 marks Challenging +1.8
C is the locus of numbers, \(z\), for which \(\text{Im}\left(\frac{z + 7i}{z - 24}\right) = \frac{1}{4}\). By writing \(z = x + iy\) give a complete description of the shape of C on an Argand diagram. [7]
Pre-U Pre-U 9795/1 2013 November Q8
10 marks Standard +0.8
  1. Determine \(x\) and \(y\) given that the complex number \(z = x + \text{i}y\) simultaneously satisfies $$|z - 1| = 1 \quad \text{and} \quad \arg(z + 1) = \frac{1}{6}\pi.$$ [4]
  2. On an Argand diagram, shade the region whose points satisfy $$1 \leqslant |z - 1| \leqslant 2 \quad \text{and} \quad \frac{1}{6}\pi \leqslant \arg(z + 1) \leqslant \frac{1}{4}\pi.$$ [6]
Pre-U Pre-U 9795/1 2015 June Q7
7 marks Standard +0.8
  1. On an Argand diagram, shade the region whose points satisfy $$|z - 20 + 15\text{i}| \leqslant 7.$$ [3]
  2. The complex number \(z_1\) represents that value of \(z\) in the region described in part (i) for which \(\arg(z)\) is least. Mark \(z_1\) on your Argand diagram and determine \(\arg(z_1)\) correct to 3 decimal places. [4]
Pre-U Pre-U 9795 Specimen Q1
4 marks Standard +0.3
The region \(R\) of an Argand diagram is defined by the inequalities $$0 \leqslant \arg(z + 4\mathrm{i}) \leqslant \frac{1}{4}\pi \quad \text{and} \quad |z| \leqslant 4.$$ Draw a clearly labelled diagram to illustrate \(R\). [4]