Let z=x+iy be a non-zero complex number such that z2=i|z|2, where i=√−1. Then z lies on the
A
line, y=x
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B
real axis
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C
imaginary axis
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D
line, y=−x
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Solution
The correct option is A line, y=x z=x+iy z2=i|z|2 ⇒x2−y2+2ixy=i(x2+y2)
Equating real terms, x2−y2=0⇒x2=y2
Equating imaginary terms, 2xy=x2+y2 ⇒(x−y)2=0⇒x=y