JEE Main2006MathematicsComplex NumberActual
If z^2+z+1=0 , where z is a complex number, then the value of (z+ 1 z )^2+ (z^2+ 1 z^2 )^2+ (z^3+ 1 z^3 )^2+ + (z^6+ 1 z^6 )^2
Options
- A18
- B54
- C6
- D12
Correct answer
D. 12
Step-by-step solution
z^2+z+1=0 z= or ^2 so, z+ 1 z = + ^2=-1, z^2+ 1 z^2 = ^2+ =-1, z^3+ 1 z^3 = ^3+ ^3=2z^4+ 1 z^4 =-1, z^5+ 1 z^5 =-1 and z^6+ 1 z^6 =2 The given sum =1+1+4+1+1+4=12