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Maths Complex Number Skill Builder Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

The locus represented by the equation , is

A
a circle of radius 1
B
an ellipse with foci at 1 and -
C
a line through the origin
D
a circle on the line joining 1 and - as diameter

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The correct answer is:
C

We are given:

Step 1: Geometric interpretation

The points are equidistant from 1 and i in the complex plane.

The set of points equidistant from two fixed points is the perpendicular bisector of the segment joining them.

Step 2: Find equation

Let :

So, a line through the origin.

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