Let $z = a + ib$ where $a, b \in \mathbb{R}$. If $\frac{z}{z - i}$ is purely real, show that $z$ is purely imaginary or 0.
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Let \( z = a + ib \) and \( z - i = a + i(b-1) \). Show more…
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