Q. The locus of the point $z = x + iy$ satisfying $\left| \frac{z - 2i}{z + 2i} \right| = 1$ is

A) $x$-axis
B) $y$-axis
C) $y = 2$
D) $x = 2$
Explanation

(a)
Given, $\left| \frac{z - 2i}{z + 2i} \right| = 1$
$\Rightarrow \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \left| \frac{x + iy - 2i}{x + iy + 2i} \right| = 1$
$\Rightarrow \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \sqrt{x^{2} + (y - 2)^{2}} = \sqrt{x^{2} + (y + 2)^{2}}$
$\Rightarrow \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ x^{2} + y^{2} + 4 - 4y = x^{2} + y^{2} + 4 + 4y$
$\Rightarrow \ \ \ \ \ \ y = 0$
Thus, the locus of $z$ is $x$-axis

Dr. Abubacker
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker

Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.