Question:

The locus of a point \(z\) satisfying \[ |z|^2=\operatorname{Re}(z) \] is a circle with centre

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For a complex number \[ z=x+iy, \] remember: \[ |z|^2=x^2+y^2 \] and \[ \operatorname{Re}(z)=x. \] After substitution, convert the equation into standard circle form by completing the square.
Updated On: Jun 22, 2026
  • \(\left(0,\frac12\right)\)
  • \(\left(-\frac12,0\right)\)
  • \(\left(\frac12,0\right)\)
  • \(\left(0,-\frac12\right)\)
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Represent the complex number in standard form.
Let \[ z=x+iy \] Then, \[ |z|^2=x^2+y^2 \] and \[ \operatorname{Re}(z)=x \] So the given equation becomes \[ x^2+y^2=x \]

Step 2: Rearrange the equation.
Bring all terms to one side: \[ x^2-x+y^2=0 \]

Step 3: Complete the square.
\[ x^2-x+\frac14+y^2=\frac14 \] Therefore, \[ \left(x-\frac12\right)^2+y^2=\left(\frac12\right)^2 \]

Step 4: Compare with the standard equation of a circle.
The standard form of a circle is \[ (x-a)^2+(y-b)^2=r^2 \] where the centre is \[ (a,b) \] Comparing, \[ \left(x-\frac12\right)^2+y^2=\left(\frac12\right)^2 \] we get \[ a=\frac12,\qquad b=0 \]

Step 5: Identify the centre.
Hence, the circle has centre \[ \left(\frac12,0\right) \]

Step 6: Final conclusion.
Therefore, the required centre is \[ \boxed{\left(\frac12,0\right)} \]
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