4.02p Set notation: for loci

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CAIE P3 2019 November Q10
10 marks Standard +0.3
10
  1. The complex number \(u\) is given by \(u = - 3 - ( 2 \sqrt { } 10 )\) i. Showing all necessary working and without using a calculator, find the square roots of \(u\). Give your answers in the form \(a + \mathrm { i } b\), where the numbers \(a\) and \(b\) are real and exact.
  2. On a sketch of an Argand diagram shade the region whose points represent complex numbers \(z\) satisfying the inequalities \(| z - 3 - \mathrm { i } | \leqslant 3 , \arg z \geqslant \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi\) and \(\operatorname { Im } z \geqslant 2\), where \(\operatorname { Im } z\) denotes the imaginary part of the complex number \(z\).
    [0pt] [5] If you use the following lined page to complete the answer(s) to any question(s), the question number(s) must be clearly shown.
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 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 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 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 $$| z - a | \geqslant 3 \sqrt { 2 } \quad \text { and } \quad 0 \leqslant \arg ( z - a ) \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi$$
OCR FP1 2014 June Q7
7 marks Standard +0.3
7 The loci \(C _ { 1 }\) and \(C _ { 2 }\) are given by \(\arg ( z - 2 - 2 \mathrm { i } ) = \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi\) and \(| z | = | z - 10 |\) 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 $$0 \leqslant \arg ( z - 2 - 2 \mathrm { i } ) \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi \text { and } | z | \geqslant | z - 10 | .$$
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 \(C _ { 2 }\).
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}
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.
Edexcel FP2 AS 2018 June Q5
8 marks Challenging +1.2
  1. A complex number \(z\) is represented by the point \(P\) on an Argand diagram.
Given that \(\arg \left( \frac { z - 6 i } { z - 3 i } \right) = \frac { \pi } { 3 }\)
  1. sketch the locus of \(P\) as \(z\) varies,
  2. find the exact maximum possible value of \(| z |\)
Edexcel FP2 AS 2019 June Q3
10 marks Standard +0.8
  1. A curve \(C\) in the complex plane is described by the equation
$$| z - 1 - 8 i | = 3 | z - 1 |$$
  1. Show that \(C\) is a circle, and find its centre and radius.
  2. Using the answer to part (a), determine whether \(z = 3 - 3 \mathrm { i }\) satisfies the inequality $$| z - 1 - 8 i | \geqslant 3 | z - 1 |$$
  3. Shade, on an Argand diagram, the set of points that satisfies both $$| z - 1 - 8 i | \geqslant 3 | z - 1 | \quad \text { and } \quad 0 \leqslant \arg ( z + i ) \leqslant \frac { \pi } { 4 }$$
Edexcel FP2 AS 2022 June Q1
4 marks Standard +0.8
  1. Sketch on an Argand diagram the region defined by
$$z \in \mathbb { C } : - \frac { \pi } { 4 } < \arg ( z + 2 ) < \frac { \pi } { 4 } \cap \{ z \in \mathbb { C } : - 1 < \operatorname { Re } ( z ) \leqslant 1 \}$$ On your sketch
  • shade the part of the diagram that is included in the region
  • use solid lines to show the parts of the boundary that are included in the region
  • use dashed lines to show the parts of the boundary that are not included in the region
Edexcel FP2 Q22
10 marks Standard +0.8
    1. On the same Argand diagram sketch the loci given by the following equations. $$|z - 1| = 1,$$ $$\arg(z + 1) = \frac{\pi}{12},$$ $$\arg(z + 1) = \frac{\pi}{2}.$$ [4]
    2. Shade on your diagram the region for which $$|z - 1| \leq 1 \quad \text{and} \quad \frac{\pi}{12} \leq \arg(z + 1) \leq \frac{\pi}{2}.$$ [1]
    1. Show that the transformation $$w = \frac{z - 1}{z}, \quad z \neq 0,$$ maps \(|z - 1| = 1\) in the \(z\)-plane onto \(|w| = |w - 1|\) in the \(w\)-plane. [3] The region \(|z - 1| \leq 1\) in the \(z\)-plane is mapped onto the region \(T\) in the \(w\)-plane.
    2. Shade the region \(T\) on an Argand diagram. [2]
AQA Further Paper 2 2023 June Q10
8 marks Challenging +1.2
The region \(R\) on an Argand diagram satisfies both \(|z + 2\text{i}| \leq 3\) and \(-\frac{\pi}{6} \leq \arg(z) \leq \frac{\pi}{2}\)
  1. Sketch \(R\) on the Argand diagram below. [3 marks] \includegraphics{figure_10a}
  2. Find the maximum value of \(|z|\) in the region \(R\), giving your answer in exact form. [5 marks]
OCR MEI Further Pure Core Specimen Q2
6 marks Standard +0.8
  1. On an Argand diagram draw the locus of points which satisfy \(\arg(z - 4i) = \frac{\pi}{4}\). [2]
  2. Give, in complex form, the equation of the circle which has centre at \(6 + 4i\) and touches the locus in part (i). [4]
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]