Question:

For \( |z| \ge 2 \), if \( \left|z + \frac{1}{2}\right| \ge k \), the minimum possible value of \(k\) is

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Minimum of expression occurs at boundary value of \(|z|\).
Updated On: Apr 30, 2026
  • \(1/2\)
  • \(3/2\)
  • \(2\)
  • \(5/2\)
  • \(3\)
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Concept: Use triangle inequality: \[ |z+a| \ge ||z| - |a|| \]

Step 1:
Apply inequality. \[ \left|z + \frac{1}{2}\right| \ge \left||z| - \frac{1}{2}\right| \]

Step 2:
Use condition \( |z|\ge 2 \). Minimum occurs at smallest \(|z|\): \[ = \left|2 - \frac{1}{2}\right| = \frac{3}{2} \]
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