Complex Numbers And Quadratic Equations question 44

Question: For the complex number $ z $ , one from $ z+\bar{z} $ and $ z\bar{z} $ is [RPET 1987]

Options:

A) A real number

B) A imaginary number

C) Both are real numbers

D) Both are imaginary numbers

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Here $ z+\overline{z}=(x+iy)+(x-iy)=2x $ (Real) and $ z\overline{z}=(x+iy)(x-iy)=x^{2}+y^{2} $ (Real).