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JEE Main 31 August 2021, Shift 2, Maths Q62

Question 62 of 90 in this shift, Maths question 2 of 30, Section A.

z

is a complex number such that

\frac{z-i}{z-1}

is purely imaginary, then the minimum value of

|z-(3+3i)|

is :

(1) $2\sqrt{2}-1$
(2) $2\sqrt{2}$ Official answer
(3) $3\sqrt{2}$
(4) $6\sqrt{2}$

Official answer

Option 2

NTA final key.

Chapter: Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
Topic: Complex Numbers - Polar Form
Idea tested: Locus of Argument Ratio (Circular Arc)

Same idea in other shifts

Asked 6× in all

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