Q. If $\arg{(z - a) = \frac{\pi}{4}}$, where $a \in R$, then the locus of $z \in C$ is a

A) Hyperbola
B) Parabola
C) Ellipse
D) Straight line
Explanation

(d)
Given, $\arg(x - a + iy) = \frac{\pi}{4}$
$\Rightarrow \ \tan^{- 1}{\left( \frac{y}{x - a} \right) = \frac{\pi}{4}}$
$\ \Rightarrow \ \ \ \ \frac{y}{x - a} = \tan\frac{\pi}{4}$
$\Rightarrow \ \ \ y = x - a$
Which is an equation of straight line.

Dr. Abubacker
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker

Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

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