BITSAT2015MathematicsComplex NumberActual
If complex number z₁, z₂ and 0 are vertices of equilateral triangle, then z₁²+z₂²-z₁ z₂ is equal to
Options
- A0
- Bz₁-z₂
- Cz₁+z₂
- D1
Correct answer
A. 0
Step-by-step solution
z₁, z₂, 0 are vertices of an equilateral triangle, so we have z₁²+z₂²+0²=z₁ z₂+z₂ 0+0 z₁ z₁²+z₂²=z₁ z₂ z₁²+z₂²-z₁ z₂=0