Region shading with multiple inequalities

Shade a region on an Argand diagram defined by two or more simultaneous inequalities involving modulus and/or argument conditions.

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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 Q8
11 marks Standard +0.8
8. A complex number \(z\) satisfies the equation $$| z - 5 - 12 i | = 3$$
  1. Describe in geometrical terms with the aid of a sketch, the locus of the point which represents \(z\) in the A rgand diagram. For points on this locus, find
  2. the maximum and minimum values for \(| z |\),
  3. the maximum and minimum values for arg \(z\), giving your answers in radians to 2 decimal places.
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 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 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 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 MEI FP1 2010 January Q8
12 marks Standard +0.3
8
  1. Fig. 8 shows an Argand diagram. \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{df275813-15de-496f-9742-427a9e03f431-3_892_899_1048_664} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Fig. 8}
    \end{figure}
    1. Write down the equation of the locus represented by the circumference of circle B.
    2. Write down the two inequalities that define the shaded region between, but not including, circles A and B.
    1. Draw an Argand diagram to show the region where $$\frac { \pi } { 4 } < \arg ( z - ( 2 + \mathrm { j } ) ) < \frac { 3 \pi } { 4 }$$
    2. Determine whether the point \(43 + 47 \mathrm { j }\) lies within this region.
OCR MEI FP1 2012 January Q8
10 marks Standard +0.8
8
  1. Sketch on an Argand diagram the locus, \(C\), of points for which \(| z - 4 | = 3\).
  2. By drawing appropriate lines through the origin, indicate on your Argand diagram the point A on the locus \(C\) where \(\arg z\) has its maximum value. Indicate also the point B on the locus \(C\) where \(\arg z\) has its minimum value.
  3. Given that \(\arg z = \alpha\) at A and \(\arg z = \beta\) at B , indicate on your Argand diagram the set of points for which \(\beta \leqslant \arg z \leqslant \alpha\) and \(| z - 4 | \geqslant 3\).
  4. Calculate the value of \(\alpha\) and the value of \(\beta\).
OCR MEI FP1 2013 January Q8
11 marks Challenging +1.2
8
  1. Indicate on an Argand diagram the set of points \(z\) for which \(| z - ( - 8 + 15 \mathrm { j } ) | < 10\).
  2. Using the diagram, show that \(7 < | z | < 27\).
  3. Mark on your Argand diagram the point, \(P\), at which \(| z - ( - 8 + 15 \mathrm { j } ) | = 10\) and \(\arg z\) takes its maximum value. Find the modulus and argument of \(z\) at \(P\).
OCR MEI FP1 2009 June Q8
12 marks Standard +0.3
8 Fig. 8 shows an Argand diagram. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{fa71f270-53cb-44ba-b3a6-3953fa5c4232-3_421_586_1105_778} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Fig. 8}
\end{figure}
  1. Write down the equation of the locus represented by the perimeter of the circle in the Argand diagram.
  2. Write down the equation of the locus represented by the half-line \(\ell\) in the Argand diagram.
  3. Express the complex number represented by the point P in the form \(a + b \mathrm { j }\), giving the exact values of \(a\) and \(b\).
  4. Use inequalities to describe the set of points that fall within the shaded region (excluding its boundaries) in the Argand diagram.
OCR MEI FP1 2014 June Q8
12 marks Standard +0.8
8 You are given the complex number \(w = 2 + 2 \sqrt { 3 } \mathrm { j }\).
  1. Express \(w\) in modulus-argument form.
  2. Indicate on an Argand diagram the set of points, \(z\), which satisfy both of the following inequalities. $$- \frac { \pi } { 2 } \leqslant \arg z \leqslant \frac { \pi } { 3 } \text { and } | z | \leqslant 4$$ Mark \(w\) on your Argand diagram and find the greatest value of \(| z - w |\).
OCR MEI FP1 2015 June Q4
6 marks Standard +0.3
4 Indicate, on a single Argand diagram
  1. the set of points for which \(\arg ( z - ( - 1 - \mathrm { j } ) ) = \frac { \pi } { 4 }\),
  2. the set of points for which \(| z - ( 1 + 2 j ) | = 2\),
  3. the set of points for which \(| z - ( 1 + 2 j ) | \geqslant 2\) and \(0 \leqslant \arg ( z - ( - 1 - j ) ) \leqslant \frac { \pi } { 4 }\).
OCR MEI FP1 2016 June Q5
8 marks Standard +0.3
5 The loci \(C _ { 1 }\) and \(C _ { 2 }\) are given by \(| z + 3 - 4 \mathrm { j } | = 5\) and arg \(( z + 3 - 6 \mathrm { j } ) = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\) respectively.
  1. Sketch, on a single Argand diagram, the loci \(C _ { 1 }\) and \(C _ { 2 }\).
  2. Write down the complex number represented by the point of intersection of \(C _ { 1 }\) and \(C _ { 2 }\).
  3. Indicate, by shading on your sketch, the region satisfying $$| z + 3 - 4 \mathrm { j } | \geqslant 5 \text { and } \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi \leqslant \arg ( z + 3 - 6 \mathrm { j } ) \leqslant \frac { 3 } { 4 } \pi .$$
OCR Further Pure Core AS Specimen Q4
4 marks Standard +0.3
4 Draw the region of the Argand diagram for which \(| z - 3 - 4 i | \leq 5\) and \(| z | \leq | z - 2 |\).
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 Specimen Q4
3 marks Standard +0.3
4 Draw the region in an Argand diagram for which \(| z | \leq 2\) and \(| z | > | z - 3 i |\).
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 \(- 1 < p \leqslant 1\).
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 2024 June Q6
6 marks Moderate -0.8
6 On separate Argand diagrams, sketch the set of points represented by each of the following.
  1. \(| z - 1 - 2 i | \leqslant 4\).
  2. \(\quad \arg ( z + \mathrm { i } ) = \frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi\).
Edexcel CP AS 2018 June Q3
9 marks Standard +0.3
  1. (a) Shade on an Argand diagram the set of points
$$\{ z \in \mathbb { C } : | z - 1 - \mathrm { i } | \leqslant 3 \} \cap \quad z \in \mathbb { C } : \frac { \pi } { 4 } \leqslant \arg ( z - 2 ) \leqslant \frac { 3 \pi } { 4 }$$ The complex number \(w\) satisfies $$| w - 1 - \mathrm { i } | = 3 \text { and } \arg ( w - 2 ) = \frac { \pi } { 4 }$$ (b) Find, in simplest form, the exact value of \(| w | ^ { 2 }\)
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