Q53 / 125 · BITSAT 2019 · Mathematics

The value of λ for which the loci argz=π6 and |z-23i|=λ on the argand plane touch each other is 

  • Correct answer
    A
    3
  • B
    4
  • C
    5
  • D
    6

Solution

z=x+iy

argz=tan-1yx

argz=π6

∴ tan-1yx=π6

yx=tanπ6=13

⇒ x=3y

Also given, 

|z-23i|=λ

|x+iy-23i|=λ

x2+y-232=λ2

This is the equation of circle whose centre x-3y=0 is (0,23) and r=λ. Now, the line touches the circle

∴ λ=0-3231+3

λ=62=3

∴ λ=3

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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