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Let z=x+iy be a non-zero complex number such that z2=i|z|2, where i=1. Then z lies on the

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line, y=x
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real axis
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imaginary axis
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line, y=x
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Solution

The correct option is A line, y=x
z=x+iy
z2=i|z|2
x2y2+2ixy=i(x2+y2)
Equating real terms,
x2y2=0x2=y2
Equating imaginary terms,
2xy=x2+y2
(xy)2=0x=y

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