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If \(Q\) is real and \(z_1, z_2\) are connected by \(z_1^2 + z_2^2 + 2z_1z_2\cos \theta = 0\) then triangle with vertices \(0, z_1\) and \(z_2\) is

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The ratio of complex numbers gives the relative magnitude and angle.
Updated On: Jun 19, 2026
  • equilateral
  • right-angled
  • isosceles
  • None of these
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

To solve this problem, we need to interpret the geometrical configuration defined by the equation given in the question and determine the type of triangle formed by the points \(0\)\(z_1\), and \(z_2\) in the complex plane.

Given the equation:

\(z_1^2 + z_2^2 + 2z_1z_2\cos \theta = 0\)

This expression can be rearranged by recognizing that it fits the identity for the cosine of the angle between vectors:

\(\|z_1\|^2 + \|z_2\|^2 + 2\|z_1\|\|z_2\|\cos \theta = (\|z_1\| + \|z_2\|\cos \theta)^2 + (z_2\sin \theta)^2 = 0\)

Since both square terms must be zero for their sum to be zero, we have:

\((\|z_1\| + \|z_2\|\cos \theta) = 0\) and \((z_2\sin \theta) = 0\).

From \((z_2\sin \theta) = 0\)\(\sin \theta = 0\), implying \(\theta = 0\) or \(\pi\) (since span> and \(z_2\) are assumed non-zero).

If \(\theta = 0\) or \(\pi\), we can say that \(z_1\) and \(z_2\) lie along the same line from the origin (collinear with the origin), thus suggesting that their projections cancel.

Hence, \(z_1\) and \(z_2\) must be equal in magnitude but potentially opposite in direction, making the triangle \(0, z_1, z_2\) isosceles.

This implies the triangle is isosceles with equal magnitudes of both sides formed by \(z_1\) and \(z_2\). Therefore, the correct answer is:

Isosceles

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