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Complex Numbers
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Question

Let w=zzˉ+k1z+k2iz+λ(1+i),k1,k2Rw=z \bar{z}+k_{1} z+k_{2} i z+\lambda(1+i), k_{1}, k_{2} \in \mathbb{R}. Let Re(w)=0\operatorname{Re}(w)=0 be the circle C\mathrm{C} of radius 1 in the first quadrant touching the line y=1y=1 and the yy-axis. If the curve Im(w)=0\operatorname{Im}(w)=0 intersects C\mathrm{C} at A\mathrm{A} and B\mathrm{B}, then 30(AB)230(A B)^{2} is equal to __________

Answer: 1

Solution

Key Concepts and Formulas

  • Complex Number Representation: z=x+iyz = x + iy, zˉ=xiy\bar{z} = x - iy, zzˉ=x2+y2z\bar{z} = x^2 + y^2
  • Circle Equation: (xh)2+(yk)2=r2(x-h)^2 + (y-k)^2 = r^2, where (h,k)(h, k) is the center and rr is the radius.
  • Distance Formula: d=(x2x1)2+(y2y1)2d = \sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2}

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Expressing ww in terms of xx and yy

We are given w=zzˉ+k1z+k2iz+λ(1+i)w = z \bar{z} + k_{1} z + k_{2} i z + \lambda(1+i), where k1,k2,λRk_1, k_2, \lambda \in \mathbb{R}. We need to express ww in terms of its real and imaginary parts by substituting z=x+iyz = x + iy. This is essential because the problem provides conditions on Re(w)\operatorname{Re}(w) and Im(w)\operatorname{Im}(w).

w=(x+iy)(xiy)+k1(x+iy)+k2i(x+iy)+λ(1+i)w = (x+iy)(x-iy) + k_1(x+iy) + k_2i(x+iy) + \lambda(1+i) w=(x2+y2)+k1x+ik1y+ik2xk2y+λ+iλw = (x^2 + y^2) + k_1x + ik_1y + ik_2x - k_2y + \lambda + i\lambda w=(x2+y2+k1xk2y+λ)+i(k1y+k2x+λ)w = (x^2 + y^2 + k_1x - k_2y + \lambda) + i(k_1y + k_2x + \lambda)

Therefore, Re(w)=x2+y2+k1xk2y+λ\operatorname{Re}(w) = x^2 + y^2 + k_1x - k_2y + \lambda Im(w)=k1y+k2x+λ\operatorname{Im}(w) = k_1y + k_2x + \lambda

Step 2: Determining the equation of circle C

We are given that Re(w)=0\operatorname{Re}(w) = 0 represents a circle C with radius 1 in the first quadrant, touching the line y=1y=1 and the yy-axis. We need to use this information to find the equation of the circle in standard form.

Since the circle touches the yy-axis and has radius 1, the xx-coordinate of the center is 1. Since it touches the line y=1y=1 and has radius 1, the yy-coordinate of the center is 1+1=21+1=2. Thus, the center of the circle is (1,2)(1, 2) and the radius is 1. The equation of the circle is: (x1)2+(y2)2=12(x-1)^2 + (y-2)^2 = 1^2 x22x+1+y24y+4=1x^2 - 2x + 1 + y^2 - 4y + 4 = 1 x2+y22x4y+4=0x^2 + y^2 - 2x - 4y + 4 = 0

Step 3: Finding the constants k1,k2,λk_1, k_2, \lambda

We know that Re(w)=0\operatorname{Re}(w) = 0 is the equation of circle C. Therefore, we can equate the expression for Re(w)\operatorname{Re}(w) with the equation of circle C we just found.

x2+y2+k1xk2y+λ=0x^2 + y^2 + k_1x - k_2y + \lambda = 0 x2+y22x4y+4=0x^2 + y^2 - 2x - 4y + 4 = 0

Comparing coefficients:

  • k1=2k_1 = -2
  • k2=4    k2=4-k_2 = -4 \implies k_2 = 4
  • λ=4\lambda = 4

Step 4: Finding the equation of the line Im(w)=0\operatorname{Im}(w) = 0

Now we substitute the values of k1,k2,λk_1, k_2, \lambda into the expression for Im(w)=0\operatorname{Im}(w) = 0.

Im(w)=k1y+k2x+λ=0\operatorname{Im}(w) = k_1y + k_2x + \lambda = 0 2y+4x+4=0-2y + 4x + 4 = 0 4x2y+4=04x - 2y + 4 = 0 2xy+2=02x - y + 2 = 0 y=2x+2y = 2x + 2

Step 5: Finding the intersection points A and B

To find the intersection points A and B, we need to solve the system of equations formed by the circle and the line.

Substitute y=2x+2y = 2x + 2 into the equation of the circle (x1)2+(y2)2=1(x-1)^2 + (y-2)^2 = 1: (x1)2+(2x+22)2=1(x-1)^2 + (2x + 2 - 2)^2 = 1 (x1)2+(2x)2=1(x-1)^2 + (2x)^2 = 1 x22x+1+4x2=1x^2 - 2x + 1 + 4x^2 = 1 5x22x=05x^2 - 2x = 0 x(5x2)=0x(5x - 2) = 0

This gives us two possible values for xx: x=0x = 0 or x=25x = \frac{2}{5}.

Now, find the corresponding yy values:

  • If x=0x = 0, then y=2(0)+2=2y = 2(0) + 2 = 2. So, point A is (0,2)(0, 2).
  • If x=25x = \frac{2}{5}, then y=2(25)+2=45+2=145y = 2\left(\frac{2}{5}\right) + 2 = \frac{4}{5} + 2 = \frac{14}{5}. So, point B is (25,145)\left(\frac{2}{5}, \frac{14}{5}\right).

Step 6: Calculating the distance ABAB

Now we calculate the distance between A (0,2)(0, 2) and B (25,145)\left(\frac{2}{5}, \frac{14}{5}\right): AB=(250)2+(1452)2AB = \sqrt{\left(\frac{2}{5} - 0\right)^2 + \left(\frac{14}{5} - 2\right)^2} AB=(25)2+(45)2AB = \sqrt{\left(\frac{2}{5}\right)^2 + \left(\frac{4}{5}\right)^2} AB=425+1625AB = \sqrt{\frac{4}{25} + \frac{16}{25}} AB=2025=45=25AB = \sqrt{\frac{20}{25}} = \sqrt{\frac{4}{5}} = \frac{2}{\sqrt{5}} AB2=45AB^2 = \frac{4}{5}

Step 7: Final Calculation: 30(AB)230(AB)^2

Finally, we compute the value of 30(AB)230(AB)^2: 30(AB)2=30×45=1205=2430(AB)^2 = 30 \times \frac{4}{5} = \frac{120}{5} = 24

Common Mistakes & Tips

  • Careless algebraic manipulation is a common source of error. Double-check each step.
  • Visualizing the circle and line in the coordinate plane helps to understand the geometric constraints.
  • Remember the relationships between the center, radius, and tangency points of a circle.

Summary

We expressed the complex number ww in terms of its real and imaginary parts, used the given information about the circle to determine its equation, solved for the unknown constants, found the equation of the line, determined the intersection points, calculated the distance between the points, and finally computed 30(AB)230(AB)^2. The final answer is 24.

Final Answer The final answer is \boxed{24}.

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