If , then, n(S) is :
Correct Answer :
1
Solution :
The correct answer is Option 1: n(S) = 1.
We are given the set and we need to find how many complex numbers satisfy all three conditions simultaneously.
Let , where . We will interpret each modulus condition geometrically — the modulus represents the distance from the point in the complex plane to the point .
Step 1: Apply the condition |z - i| = |z + i|
This says the distance from to the point (which is ) equals the distance from to the point (which is ).
Geometrically, all such points lie on the perpendicular bisector of the segment joining and , which is simply the real axis.
Algebraically:
Squaring both sides:
So from this condition, must lie on the real axis, i.e., .
Step 2: Apply the condition |z + i| = |z - 1|
This says the distance from to (i.e., ) equals the distance from to (i.e., ).
Algebraically:
Squaring both sides:
So from this condition, must lie on the line .
Step 3: Solve the system simultaneously
From Step 1:
From Step 2:
Substituting into :
Therefore, the unique solution is .
Step 4: Verify the solution z = 0
All three distances are equal to 1. ✓ So is the only element of .
Conclusion: The set contains exactly one element.
Therefore, .
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