Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Complex numbers

Complex numbers — practice question

The complex number $z$ obeys $|z| = 2$ and $0 \leq \arg z \leq \frac{1}{4}\pi$.
(a)[2]

On the Argand diagram shown below, sketch the locus of the points that represent $z$.

(b)[2]

On the same diagram, sketch the locus of the points that represent $z^2$.

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