Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Complex numbers

Complex numbers — practice question

You must not use a calculator anywhere in this question. The complex number $z$ is given by $z = (\sqrt{2}) - (\sqrt{6})i$. We denote the complex conjugate of $z$ by $z^*$.
(a)[2]

Determine the modulus and argument of $z$.

(b(i))

Express $z + 2z^*$ in the form $x + iy$, with $x$ and $y$ real and exact.

(b(ii))[4]

Write $\dfrac{z^*}{iz}$ in the form $x + iy$, where $x$ and $y$ are real and exact.

(c)[3]

On a sketch of an Argand diagram with origin $O$, place the points $A$ and $B$ to represent the complex numbers $z^*$ and $iz$ respectively. Prove that angle $AOB$ is equal to $\dfrac{pi}{6}$.

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