If |z|=1 and z≠±1, then all the values of z1−z2 lie on
A
a line not passing through the origin
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B
|z|=√2
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C
The X - axis
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D
The Y - axis
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Solution
The correct option is D The Y - axis Let z=cosθ+isinθ⇒z1−z2=cosθ+sinθ1−(cos2θ+isin2θ)=cosθ+isinθ2sin2θ−2isinθcosθ=cosθ+isinθ−2isinθ(cosθ+isinθ)=i2sinθ Hence, z1−z2 lies on the imaginary axis i.e. Y-axis.