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AP EAMCET · Maths · Complex Number

If \(z_1\) and \(z_2\) are two of the \(n^{\text {th }}\) roots of unity such that the line segment joining them subtends a right angle at the origin then for a positive integer \(\mathrm{k}, \mathrm{n}\) takes the form

  1. A 4 k
  2. B \(4 \mathrm{k}+1\)
  3. C \(4 \mathrm{k}+2\)
  4. D \(4 \mathrm{k}+3\)
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(A) 4 k

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Let \(z_1 = e^{i\theta_1}\) and \(z_2 = e^{i\theta_2}\). As \(z_1, z_2\) are \(n^{\text{th}}\) roots of unity: \(\theta_1 = \frac{2\pi p}{n}\), \(\theta_2 = \frac{2\pi q}{n}\) for distinct integers \(p, q\). The line segment joining them subtends a right angle at the origin:…