The complex numbers z1 and z2 are connected by the relation 1 21 = 22 + -. 22 If the point representing z2 in the Argand diagram describes a circle of radius a and centre at the origin, show that the point representing zi describes the ellipse y? (1+a²)² ™ (1 – a²)² 1 a2

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The complex numbers z1 and z2 are connected by the relation
1
21 = 22 + -.
22
If the point representing z2 in the Argand diagram describes a circle of radius a and centre
at the origin, show that the point representing zi describes the ellipse
y?
(1+a²)² ™ (1 – a²)²
1
a2
Transcribed Image Text:The complex numbers z1 and z2 are connected by the relation 1 21 = 22 + -. 22 If the point representing z2 in the Argand diagram describes a circle of radius a and centre at the origin, show that the point representing zi describes the ellipse y? (1+a²)² ™ (1 – a²)² 1 a2
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