While surds themselves might not be the primary focus of JEE Main questions, they often appear

within questions on other algebraic topics. Here are 10 questions where understanding surds is
essential for solving them:

1. (JEE Main 2021) The value of

6+log3/2(32 14−32 14−32 14−32 1... ) is equal to:

(a) 4

(b) 5

(c) 2

(d) 3

* **Connection:** This question involves nested surds within a logarithmic expression. You'll need to
simplify the surds to evaluate the logarithm.

2. (JEE Main 2020) If 4−icosθ3+isinθ, θ∈[0,2π], is a real number, then an argument of sinθ+icosθ is:
(a) −tan−1(43) (b) tan−1(34) (c) π−tan−1(34) (d) π−tan−1(43)

* **Connection:** This question involves complex numbers and trigonometric functions. You might
need to rationalize the denominator, which could involve simplifying expressions with surds.

3. (JEE Main 2019) Let a=10 +2 and b=10 −2 . Then the value of log2(a2+ab+b2)
is: (a) 3 (b) 4 (c) 5 (d) 2

* **Connection:** This problem involves simplifying an expression with surds and then evaluating a
logarithm.

4. (JEE Main 2018) If a>0 and z=a−i(1+i)2, has magnitude 52 , then zˉ is equal to: (a) −51(1+i) (b)
−53(1−i) (c) 51(1−i) (d) −51(1−i)

* **Connection:** This question involves complex numbers and their magnitudes. You'll likely need
to rationalize the denominator, which involves working with surds.

5. (JEE Main 2017) Let α and β be the roots of x2−6x−2=0, with α>β. If an=αn−βn for n≥1, then the
value of 2a9a10−2a8 is: (a) 6 (b) -6 (c) 3 (d) -3

* **Connection:** This problem involves quadratic equations and sequences. The roots of the
quadratic equation will likely involve surds, and you'll need to manipulate them to find the value of
the expression.

6. (JEE Main 2016) The value of

((101)−log104)−1⋅(41)−log1010 is:

(a) 16

(b) 4
(c) 1/4

(d) 1/16

* **Connection:** This question involves logarithms and exponents. Simplifying this expression
might require dealing with surds that arise from evaluating the logarithms.

7. (JEE Main 2015) If z is a complex number such that ∣z∣≥2, then the minimum value of ∣z+21∣: (a) is
strictly greater than 5/2 (b) is strictly greater than 3/2 but less than 5/2 (c) is equal to 5/2 (d) lies in
the interval (1, 2]

* **Connection:** This problem involves complex numbers and their moduli. You might need to use
the triangle inequality, which could involve working with surds.

8. (JEE Main 2014) Let α and β be the roots of the equation x2−px+r=0 and 2α, 2β be the roots of the
equation x2−qx+r=0. Then the value of r is: (a) 92(p−q)(2q−p) (b) 92(q−p)(2p−q) (c) 92(q−2p)(2q−p)
(d) 92(2p−q)(2q−p)

* **Connection:** This question involves quadratic equations and their roots. Manipulating the
relationships between the roots and coefficients might involve simplifying expressions with surds.

9. (JEE Main 2013) If a, b, c are positive integers such that a2 +b=c3 , then the minimum
possible value of a+b+c is: (a) 6 (b) 5 (c) 7 (d) 8

* **Connection:** This problem directly involves surds. You'll need to manipulate the equation and
use properties of surds to find the minimum value of the expression.

10. (JEE Main 2012) If ω(=1) is a cube root of unity, and (1+ω2)n=(1+ω4)n, then the least positive
value of n is: (a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 5 (d) 6

* **Connection:** This question involves complex numbers (cube roots of unity) and their
properties. Simplifying expressions with <span class="math-inline">\\omega</span> might involve
working with surds.

Remember that surds are irrational numbers that can't be expressed as simple fractions. You'll often
need to simplify them by rationalizing denominators, using properties of exponents and radicals, or
manipulating equations to isolate the surds.
You're on it! Logarithms are a key concept in algebra, and JEE Main often includes questions that test
your ability to apply their properties and solve equations. Here are 10 such questions from previous
years:

1. (JEE Main 2023) Let a, b, c be three distinct positive real numbers such that (log_a (bc))^2 + (log_b
(ca))^2 + (log_c (ab))^2 = 3. Then the value of (log_a b)(log_b c)(log_c a) is equal to

(a) 1

(b) -1

(c) 2

(d) -2

* **Connection:** This question involves the properties of logarithms, particularly the change of
base formula and manipulating logarithmic expressions.

2. (JEE Main 2022) If log₂(5 + √21) + log₂(5 - √21) = x, then x is equal to: (a) 2 (b) 5 (c) 7 (d) 10

* **Connection:** This question tests your understanding of logarithmic properties, specifically the
product rule and how to simplify logarithmic expressions involving surds.

3. (JEE Main 2021) The value of

6+log3/2(32 14−32 14−32 14−32 1... ) is equal to:

(a) 4

(b) 5

(c) 2

(d) 3

* **Connection:** This question involves nested surds within a logarithmic expression. You'll need to
simplify the surds and apply logarithmic properties to evaluate the expression.

4. (JEE Main 2020) The number of real roots of the equation, x² - |x| - 12 = 0 is: (a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 1 (d) 3

* **Connection:** While this question primarily focuses on solving equations with absolute values,
you might need to use logarithms to solve for the roots after simplifying the equation.

5. (JEE Main 2019) The value of

log222222 is:

(a) <span class="math-inline">\\frac\{31\}\{32\}</span>

(b) <span class="math-inline">\\frac\{15\}\{16\}</span>

(c) <span class="math-inline">\\frac\{7\}\{8\}</span>

(d) <span class="math-inline">\\frac\{31\}\{16\}</span>

* **Connection:** This problem involves simplifying a nested radical expression using the properties
of exponents and logarithms.

6. (JEE Main 2018) If, for a positive integer n, the quadratic equation, x(x + 1) + (x + 1)(x + 2) + ... + (x
+ \overline{n - 1})(x + n) = 10n has two consecutive integral solutions, then n is equal to: (a) 11 (b) 12
(c) 9 (d) 10

* **Connection:** This question involves a quadratic equation with a series. Solving this problem
might require using logarithmic properties to simplify the series and find the value of n.

7. (JEE Main 2017) Let α and β be the roots of x2−6x−2=0, with α>β. If an=αn−βn for n≥1, then the
value of 2a9a10−2a8 is: (a) 6 (b) -6 (c) 3 (d) -3

* **Connection:** While this problem focuses on quadratic equations and sequences, you might
encounter logarithmic expressions when manipulating the relationships between the roots and
coefficients.

8. (JEE Main 2016) The value of

((101)−log104)−1⋅(41)−log1010 is:

(a) 16

(b) 4

(c) 1/4

(d) 1/16

* **Connection:** This question involves simplifying an expression with logarithms and exponents,
requiring you to apply logarithmic properties and manipulate powers.

9. (JEE Main 2015) Let p=limx→0+(1+tan2x )2x1. Then logp is equal to: (a) 2 (b) 1 (c) 1/2 (d) 1/4

* **Connection:** This problem involves evaluating a limit with an exponential function. You'll likely
need to use L'Hôpital's rule and logarithmic differentiation, which involves taking the logarithm of
both sides and applying logarithmic properties.

10. (JEE Main 2014) The value of

241⋅481⋅8161⋅16321... is:

(a) 1

(b) 2

(c) 3/2

(d) 2/3
* **Connection:** This problem involves an infinite product of exponential terms. You can simplify
this expression by converting all terms to the same base and using the properties of exponents and
logarithms.

When preparing for JEE Main, make sure you're comfortable with:

 Properties of logarithms: Product rule, quotient rule, power rule, change of base formula.

 Solving logarithmic equations: Isolate the logarithmic term and apply the definition of
logarithm.

 Logarithmic inequalities: Pay attention to the domain of logarithmic functions.

 Graphs of logarithmic functions: Understand the basic shape and properties of logarithmic
graphs.

 Applications of logarithms: Be familiar with applications in various areas, such as compound

interest, exponential growth and decay, and pH calculations.

You're in the right place! Sequences and series are a significant part of algebra, and JEE Main often
has questions that test your understanding of arithmetic progressions (AP), geometric progressions
(GP), and their properties. Here are 10 questions from previous years to get you started:

1. (JEE Main 2021) Let a₁, a₂, . . ., aₙ be a given A.P. whose common difference is an integer and Sₙ =
a₁ + a₂ + . . . + aₙ. If a₁ = 1, aₙ = 300 and 15 ≤ n ≤ 50, then the ordered pair (Sₙ₋₄, aₙ₋₄) is equal to (a)
(2490, 249) (b) (2480, 249) (c) (2480, 248) (d) (2490, 248)

* **Connection:** This question combines arithmetic progressions with the concept of the sum of
an AP. You'll need to find the number of terms and the common difference to determine the specific
terms and the sum.

S lie in: (a) [-3, ∞) (b) (-∞, -3] ∪ [9, ∞) (c) [-∞, 9] (d) [9, ∞)
2. (JEE Main 2020) The sum of the first three terms of a G.P. is S and their product is 27. Then all such

* **Connection:** This question involves the relationship between the sum and product of terms in
a geometric progression. You'll need to use the formulas for the sum and product of a GP and
analyze the possible values of S.

3. (JEE Main 2019) If a₁, a₂, ..., aₙ are in A.P. such that a₁ + a₇ + a₁₆ = 40, then the sum of the first 15
terms of this A.P. is: (a) 200 (b) 280 (c) 120 (d) 150

* **Connection:** This question involves the properties of arithmetic progressions and the sum of
an AP. You'll need to use the given information to find the common difference and the first term to
calculate the sum of the first 15 terms.

4. (JEE Main 2018) Let a be the first term and d be the common difference of an A.P. If a₇ = 4 and a₁₇
= 16, then the sum of the first 20 terms is: (a) 340 (b) 380 (c) 320 (d) 400

* **Connection:** This question involves finding the sum of an arithmetic progression given two
specific terms. You'll need to find the first term and the common difference to calculate the sum.

5. (JEE Main 2017) If the sum of the first 10 terms of an A.P. is 100 and the sum of its first 100 terms
is 10, then the sum of its first 110 terms is: (a) 110 (b) -90 (c) 90 (d) -100
* **Connection:** This question involves the sum of an arithmetic progression. You'll need to use
the given information to find the first term and the common difference to calculate the sum of the
first 110 terms.

6. (JEE Main 2016) If m is the A.M. of two distinct real numbers l and n (l < m < n) and G₁, G₂ and G₃
are three geometric means between l and n, then G₁⁴ + 2G₂⁴ + G₃⁴ equals: (a) 4l²mn (b) 4lm²n (c)
4lmn² (d) 4l²m²n²

* **Connection:** This question combines arithmetic and geometric means. You'll need to use the
formulas for AM and GM and the properties of geometric progressions to simplify the expression.

7. (JEE Main 2015) The sum of the first 20 terms common between the series 3 + 7 + 11 + 15 + ... and
1 + 6 + 11 + 16 + ... is: (a) 4000 (b) 4020 (c) 4200 (d) 4220

* **Connection:** This question involves finding the sum of terms common to two arithmetic
progressions. You'll need to identify the common terms and use the sum formula for an AP.

8. (JEE Main 2014) If (10)2+2(10)(11)+(11)2+2(11)(12)+(12)2+...+2(99)(100)+(100)2=k(101), then k is

equal to: (a) 100 (b) 110 (c) 330 (d) 303

* **Connection:** This question involves a series with a specific pattern. You'll need to identify the
pattern and use the formulas for arithmetic series to simplify the expression and find the value of k.

9. (JEE Main 2013) If the 2nd, 5th and 9th terms of a non-constant A.P. are in G.P., then the common
ratio of this G.P. is: (a) 8/5 (b) 4/3 (c) 1 (d) 7/4

* **Connection:** This question combines arithmetic and geometric progressions. You'll need to use
the properties of both AP and GP to find the common ratio of the GP.

10. (JEE Main 2012) Let aₙ be the nth term of an A.P. If ∑_{r=1}^{100}a_{2r} = α and
∑_{r=1}^{100}a_{2r-1} = β, then the common difference of the A.P. is: (a) α - β (b) (α - β)/100 (c) (β -
α)/100 (d) (α - β)/200

* **Connection:** This question involves the sum of even and odd indexed terms of an arithmetic
progression. You'll need to use the properties of AP and the sum formulas to find the common
difference.

When preparing for JEE Main, make sure you're comfortable with:

 Arithmetic Progressions (AP): nth term, sum of n terms, arithmetic mean.

 Geometric Progressions (GP): nth term, sum of n terms, geometric mean, infinite GP.

 Relationship between AM and GM: AM-GM inequality.

 Sigma notation: Representing and manipulating series using sigma notation.

 Special series: Sum of squares of first n natural numbers, sum of cubes of first n natural
numbers.

Quadratic equations are a cornerstone of algebra, and JEE Main often features problems that test
your understanding of their properties, roots, and applications. Here are 10 questions from past
exams to help you practice:

1. (JEE Main 2021) Let α and β be the roots of the equation 5x² + 6x - 2 = 0. If Sₙ = αⁿ + βⁿ, n = 1, 2,
3..., then (a) 5S₁₀ + 6S₉ + 2S₈ = 0 (b) 6S₁₀ + 5S₉ + 2S₈ = 0 (c) 6S₁₀ + 5S₉ - 2S₈ = 0 (d) 5S₁₀ + 6S₉ - 2S₈ = 0
* **Connection:** This question explores the relationship between the roots and coefficients of a
quadratic equation, along with the concept of sequences.

which one of the following statements is not true? (a) p₅ = p₂ ⋅ p₃ (b) p₁ + p₂ + p₃ + p₄ + p₅ = 26 (c) (p₁₀
2. (JEE Main 2020) Let α and β be the roots of the equation x² - x - 1 = 0. If pₖ = (α)ᵏ + (β)ᵏ, k ≥ 1, then

- p₈ - p₆)/p₇ = 2 (d) p₃ = p₅ - p₄

* **Connection:** This question delves into the properties of roots of a quadratic equation and their
application in recursive sequences.

- 2(1 + 3m)x + 4(1 + m), x ∈ R, is always positive, is: (a) 3 (b) 8 (c) 7 (d) 6
3. (JEE Main 2019) The number of integral values of m for which the quadratic expression, (1 + 2m)x²

* **Connection:** This question tests your understanding of the conditions for a quadratic
expression to be positive definite, involving the discriminant and the leading coefficient.

4. (JEE Main 2018) If one real root of the quadratic equation 81x² + kx + 256 = 0 is the cube of the
other root, then a value of k is (a) -81 (b) 100 (c) -300 (d) 144

* **Connection:** This problem explores the relationship between the roots of a quadratic
equation, specifically when one root is the cube of the other.

5. (JEE Main 2017) If x² + 2x + 2 = 0 has roots α and β, then α¹⁵ + β¹⁵ is equal to: (a) 512 (b) -512 (c) -
256 (d) 256

* **Connection:** This question involves finding a high power of the roots of a quadratic equation,
likely requiring the use of De Moivre's theorem or clever manipulation of the quadratic's properties.

6. (JEE Main 2016) The number of all possible positive integral values of α for which the roots of the
quadratic equation, 6x² - 11x + α = 0 are rational numbers is: (a) 2 (b) 5 (c) 3 (d) 4

* **Connection:** This question tests your understanding of the discriminant of a quadratic

equation and the conditions for rational roots.

7. (JEE Main 2015) If the roots of the equation bx² + cx + a = 0 be imaginary, then for all real values of
x, the expression 3b²x² + 6bcx + 2c² is: (a) greater than 4ab (b) less than 4ab (c) greater than -4ab (d)
less than -4ab

* **Connection:** This problem explores the relationship between the coefficients of a quadratic
equation with imaginary roots and the nature of a related quadratic expression.

8. (JEE Main 2014) The real number k for which the equation, 2x³ + 3x + k = 0 has two distinct real
roots in [0, 1] is: (a) lies between 1 and 2 (b) lies between 2 and 3 (c) lies between -1 and 0 (d) does
not exist

* **Connection:** While this involves a cubic equation, it can be reduced to a quadratic equation
after finding one root. You'll need to analyze the conditions for the quadratic to have two distinct
roots in the given interval.

9. (JEE Main 2013) Statement 1: The sum of the series 1 + (1 + 2 + 4) + (4 + 6 + 9) + (9 + 12 + 16) + ... +
(361 + 380 + 400) is 8000. Statement 2: ∑_{k=1}^{n} (k³ - (k-1)³) = n³, for any natural number n. (a)
Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true. (b) Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true; Statement 2 is a
correct explanation for Statement 1. (c) Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true; Statement 2 is not a
correct explanation for Statement 1. (d) Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false.
* **Connection:** This question involves evaluating a series. You might need to use the properties of
quadratic expressions and their sums to simplify the series.

10. (JEE Main 2012) If the equations x² + 2x + 3 = 0 and ax² + bx + c = 0, a, b, c ∈ R, have a common
root, then a : b : c is: (a) 1 : 2 : 3 (b) 3 : 2 : 1 (c) 1 : 3 : 2 (d) 3 : 1 : 2

* **Connection:** This question explores the conditions for two quadratic equations to have a
common root, involving the relationship between their coefficients.

When preparing for JEE Main, make sure you're comfortable with:

 Roots of quadratic equations: Quadratic formula, sum and product of roots, nature of roots
(real, distinct, imaginary).

 Discriminant: Using the discriminant to determine the nature of roots and solving related
problems.

 Quadratic inequalities: Solving quadratic inequalities and representing solutions on a

number line.

 Location of roots: Understanding the conditions for roots to lie in a given interval.

 Common roots: Analyzing the conditions for two quadratic equations to have a common
root.

 Maximum and minimum values: Finding the maximum or minimum value of a quadratic
expression.

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You're in the right place! Matrices are a fundamental part of linear algebra, and JEE Main often tests
your understanding of their basic properties and operations. Here are 10 questions from previous
years' papers to help you practice:

1. (JEE Main 2021) Let A be a 3 × 3 matrix with det(A) = 4. Let Rᵢ denote the iᵗʰ row of A. If a matrix B
is obtained by performing the operation R₂ → 2R₂ + 5R₃ on A, then det(B) is equal to : (a) 16 (b) 80 (c)
128 (d) 8

* **Connection:** This question tests your understanding of how elementary row operations affect
the determinant of a matrix.

2. (JEE Main 2020) If A is a symmetric matrix and B is a skew-symmetric matrix such that A + B = [ (2,
5) , (3, -1) ], then AB is equal to : (a) [ (-4, 11) , (3, 8) ] (b) [ (4, -11) , (-3, -8) ] (c) [ (3, -8) , (4, -11) ] (d)
[ (3, 8) , (4, 11) ]

* **Connection:** This question combines the concepts of symmetric and skew-symmetric matrices
with matrix addition and multiplication.

3. (JEE Main 2019) If A = [ (cos α, -sin α) , (sin α, cos α) ], then the matrix A⁻⁵⁰ when α = π/12, is equal
to : (a) [ (√3/2, 1/2) , (-1/2, √3/2) ] (b) [ (1/2, √3/2) , (-√3/2, 1/2) ] (c) [ (√3/2, -1/2) , (1/2, √3/2) ] (d)
[ (1/2, -√3/2) , (√3/2, 1/2) ]

* **Connection:** This question involves finding a high power of a matrix, likely requiring you to
identify a pattern or use properties of special matrices (in this case, a rotation matrix).
4. (JEE Main 2018) If A = [ (1, 2, 2) , (2, 1, -2) , (a, 2, b) ] is a matrix satisfying the equation AAᵀ = 9I,
where I is 3x3 identity matrix, then the ordered pair (a, b) is equal to: (a) (2, -1) (b) (-2, 1) (c) (2, 1) (d)
(-2, -1)

* **Connection:** This question involves matrix transpose, matrix multiplication, and the identity
matrix. You'll need to use the given equation to find the values of a and b.

5. (JEE Main 2017) If A = [ (2, -3) , (-4, 1) ], then adj(3A² + 12A) is equal to: (a) [ (72, -84) , (-64, 32) ]
(b) [ (32, 64) , (84, 72) ] (c) [ (72, 84) , (64, 32) ] (d) [ (32, -64) , (-84, 72) ]

* **Connection:** This question combines matrix operations (addition, scalar multiplication,

squaring) with the concept of the adjoint of a matrix.

6. (JEE Main 2016) If A = [ (α, 2) , (2, α) ] and |A³| = 125, then the value of α is: (a) ±1 (b) ±2 (c) ±3 (d)
±5

* **Connection:** This question involves the determinant of a matrix and its properties, particularly
how the determinant of a matrix power is related to the determinant of the original matrix.

7. (JEE Main 2015) If A is a 3 × 3 non-singular matrix such that AAᵀ = AᵀA and B = A⁻¹Aᵀ, then BBᵀ
equals: (a) I + B (b) I (c) B⁻¹ (d) (B⁻¹)ᵀ

* **Connection:** This question explores the properties of matrix transpose, inverse, and the
identity matrix, along with the condition for a matrix to commute with its transpose.

8. (JEE Main 2014) If P is a 3 × 3 matrix such that Pᵀ = 2P + I, where Pᵀ is the transpose of P and I is
the 3 × 3 identity matrix, then there exists a column matrix X = [ (x) , (y) , (z) ] ≠ [ (0) , (0) , (0) ] such
that: (a) PX = [ (0) , (0) , (0) ] (b) PX = X (c) PX = 2X (d) PX = -X

* **Connection:** This question involves matrix transpose, scalar multiplication, and solving a
matrix equation.

9. (JEE Main 2013) Let A and B be two symmetric matrices of order 3. Statement 1: A(BA) and (AB)A
are symmetric matrices. Statement 2: AB is a symmetric matrix if matrix 1 multiplication of A with B is
commutative. (a) Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true. (b) Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is
true; Statement 2 is a correct 2 explanation for Statement 1. (c) Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is
true; Statement 2 is not a correct explanation for Statement 1. (d) Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is
false. 3

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* **Connection:** This question tests your understanding of symmetric matrices and the properties
of matrix multiplication, particularly commutativity.

10. (JEE Main 2012) If A = [ (a, b) , (c, d) ] and I = [ (1, 0) , (0, 1) ], then A² - (a + d)A is equal to: (a) (a +
d)I (b) (ad - bc)I (c) -(ad - bc)I (d) - (a + d)I

* **Connection:** This question involves matrix operations (squaring, scalar multiplication,

subtraction) and the relationship between a matrix, its determinant, and the identity matrix.

When preparing for JEE Main, make sure you're comfortable with:

 Matrix operations: Addition, subtraction, scalar multiplication, multiplication.

 Types of matrices: Identity matrix, zero matrix, symmetric matrix, skew-symmetric matrix,
transpose of a matrix.

 Determinant: Calculate the determinant of a matrix and understand its properties.

 Inverse of a matrix: Find the inverse of a matrix and understand its properties.

 Elementary row operations: Understand how row operations affect the determinant and use
them to solve systems of equations.

 You're focusing on the foundation of complex numbers! Here are 10 JEE Main questions that
test your understanding of their basic parts and how to work with them:

 1. (JEE Main 2021) Let z₁ and z₂ be two complex numbers such that arg(z₁ - z₂) = π/4 and z₁, z₂
satisfy the equation |z - 3| = Re(z). Then the imaginary part of z₁ + z₂ is equal to (a) 0 (b) 6 (c)
3 (d) 4

 * **Connection:** This question involves the argument of a complex number, geometric

interpretation of complex numbers, and solving equations involving complex numbers.

 2. (JEE Main 2020) If the four complex numbers z, ž, z - ž, and z + ž represent the vertices of a
quadrilateral, then it must be a (a) rectangle (b) square (c) rhombus (d) trapezium

 * **Connection:** This question tests your understanding of the geometric representation

of complex numbers and their conjugates, and how they relate to the properties of
quadrilaterals.
 3. (JEE Main 2019) Let z be a complex number such that |z| + z = 3 + i (where i = √-1). Then |
z| is equal to: (a) 5/4 (b) 5/3 (c) √41/4 (d) √34/3

 * **Connection:** This question involves the modulus of a complex number and solving
equations involving complex numbers and their moduli.

 4. (JEE Main 2018) Let z be a complex number satisfying |z - 5i| ≤ 1 such that amp(z) is
minimum. Then z is equal to: (a) (4√3)/5 + (4i)/5 (b) 5 - (4i)/5 (c) (5/4) (√3 + i) (d) 4√3 + i

 * **Connection:** This question involves the modulus, argument (amplitude), and

geometric interpretation of complex numbers. You'll need to find the complex number with
the minimum argument that satisfies the given inequality.

 5. (JEE Main 2017) If ω is a non-real cube root of unity, then the value of

 (1 + ω - ω²)⁷ + (1 - ω + ω²)⁷ is equal to:

 (a) 0

 (b) 128

 (c) -128

 (d) 64

 * **Connection:** This question involves the properties of cube roots of unity and how to
simplify expressions involving them.

 6. (JEE Main 2016) If z is a complex number of unit modulus and argument θ, then arg(1 +
z)/arg(1 - z) is equal to: (a) -θ (b) (π/2) - θ (c) θ (d) π - θ

 * **Connection:** This question involves the modulus, argument, and geometric

interpretation of complex numbers. You'll need to analyze the arguments of complex
numbers formed by adding and subtracting complex numbers from 1.

 7. (JEE Main 2015) If z and ω are two non-zero complex numbers such that |zω| = 1 and
arg(z) - arg(ω) = (π/2), then žω is equal to: (a) 1 (b) -1 (c) i (d) -i

 * **Connection:** This question involves the modulus, argument, and conjugate of complex
numbers. You'll need to use the given relationships between z and ω to find the value of
`žω`.

 8. (JEE Main 2014) If z is a complex number such that |z| = 1 and z ≠ -1, then arg(z/(1 + z)²) is
equal to: (a) (1/2) arg(z) (b) arg(z) (c) 2 arg(z) (d) - arg(z)

 * **Connection:** This question involves the modulus, argument, and geometric

interpretation of complex numbers. You'll need to analyze the argument of a complex
expression involving z and its conjugate.

 9. (JEE Main 2013) Let z = x + iy be a complex number where x and y are integers. Then the
area of the rectangle whose vertices are the roots of the equation 1 zž³ + žz³ = 350 is: (a) 48
(b) 32 (c) 40 (d) 80

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 * **Connection:** This question involves complex conjugates, solving equations with

complex numbers, and finding the area of a rectangle formed by the roots of the equation.

 10. (JEE Main 2012) Let z and ω be two complex numbers such that |z| ≤ 1, |ω| ≤ 1 and |z +
iω| = |z - iž| = 2, then z is equal to: (a) 1 or -1 (b) i or -i (c) 1 or -i (d) i or -1

 * **Connection:** This question involves the modulus of complex numbers and solving
equations involving complex numbers and their conjugates.

 When preparing for JEE Main, make sure you're comfortable with:

 Real and imaginary parts: Identifying and working with the real and imaginary parts of a
complex number.

 Modulus and argument: Calculating the modulus and argument (or amplitude) of a complex
number.

 Complex conjugate: Understanding the properties of the complex conjugate and using it to
simplify expressions.

 Argand plane: Representing complex numbers graphically on the Argand plane.

 Polar form: Expressing complex numbers in polar form and using it to perform operations
like multiplication and division.

 Cube roots of unity: Understanding the properties of cube roots of unity and simplifying
expressions involving them.