Mathematics

UPSC Mathematics 2023 — Paper I

All 8 questions from UPSC Civil Services Mains Mathematics 2023 Paper I (400 marks total). Every stem reproduced in full, with directive-word analysis, marks, word limits, and answer-approach pointers.

8Questions
400Total marks
2023Year
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Topics covered

Linear algebra, calculus and 3D geometry (1)Linear algebra, multivariable calculus and 3D geometry (1)Linear algebra, multivariable calculus, 3D geometry (1)Matrix rank, curve tracing, 3D geometry (1)Differential equations, Laplace transforms, mechanics, SHM, vector calculus (1)Differential equations, projectile motion, surface integrals (1)Differential equations and mechanics (1)Laplace transform and vector calculus (1)

A

Q1
50M Compulsory solve Linear algebra, calculus and 3D geometry

(a) Let V₁ = (2, -1, 3, 2), V₂ = (-1, 1, 1, -3) and V₃ = (1, 1, 9, -5) be three vectors of the space ℝ⁴. Does (3, -1, 0, -1) ∈ span {V₁, V₂, V₃} ? Justify your answer. (10 marks) (b) Find the rank and nullity of the linear transformation : T : ℝ³ → ℝ³ given by T(x, y, z) = (x + z, x + y + 2z, 2x + y + 3z) (10 marks) (c) Find the values of p and q for which limₓ→₀ [x(1 + p cos x) - q sin x]/x³ exists and equals 1. (10 marks) (d) Examine the convergence of the integral ∫₀¹ (log x)/(1+x) dx (10 marks) (e) A variable plane which is at a constant distance 3p from the origin O cuts the axes in the points A, B, C respectively. Show that the locus of the centroid of the tetrahedron OABC is 9(1/x² + 1/y² + 1/z²) = 16/p². (10 marks)

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(a) मान लीजिए V₁ = (2, -1, 3, 2), V₂ = (-1, 1, 1, -3), V₃ = (1, 1, 9, -5) समष्टि ℝ⁴ के तीन सदिश हैं । क्या (3, -1, 0, -1) ∈ विस्तृति {V₁, V₂, V₃} ? अपने उत्तर को तर्कसहित सिद्ध कीजिए । (10 अंक) (b) T(x, y, z) = (x + z, x + y + 2z, 2x + y + 3z) द्वारा दिए गए रैखिक रूपांतरण : T : ℝ³ → ℝ³ की कोटि तथा शून्यता ज्ञात कीजिए । (10 अंक) (c) p तथा q के वो मान निकालिए जिसके लिए limₓ→₀ [x(1 + p cos x) - q sin x]/x³ का अस्तित्व है एवं 1 के बराबर है । (10 अंक) (d) समाकल ∫₀¹ (log x)/(1+x) dx की अभिसारिता का परीक्षण कीजिए । (10 अंक) (e) एक चर समतल, जो कि मूल-बिंदु O से अचर दूरी 3p पर है, अक्षों को क्रमशः बिंदुओं A, B, C पर काटता है । दर्शाइए कि चतुष्फलक OABC के केंद्रक का बिंदुपथ 9(1/x² + 1/y² + 1/z²) = 16/p² है । (10 अंक)

Answer approach & key points

(a) justify: claim > 3-4 reasons > evidence > conclusion | (b) calculate: given > formula > substitution > result with units > interpretation | (c) calculate: given > formula > substitution > result with units > interpretation | (d) examine: intro > how/why with reasoning > evidence > conclusion | (e) derive: given > assumptions > stepwise derivation > result > check Full marks: Complete stepwise derivation with named theorems and verification.

  • Set up alpha V1 + beta V2 + gamma V3 = w
  • Four equations in three unknowns
  • Show inconsistency
  • Conclude not in span
  • Matrix of T
  • Row reduction to rank 2
  • Kernel spanned by (1,1,-1)
  • Rank-nullity: nullity 1
  • Taylor series of cos x and sin x
  • Coefficient of x vanishes: q = 1 + p
  • Coefficient of x^3 equals 1
  • p = -5/2, q = -3/2
  • Singularity only at 0
  • Compare with -log x
  • Integral of -log x is 1
  • Conclusion: converges
  • Intercept plane
  • Distance condition 1/a^2+1/b^2+1/c^2 = 1/(9p^2)
  • Centroid (a/4,b/4,c/4)
  • Substitute and simplify
Q2
50M solve Linear algebra, multivariable calculus and 3D geometry

(a) If the matrix of a linear transformation T : IR³→IR³ relative to the basis (1, 0, 0), (0, 1, 0), (0, 0, 1) is 1 & 1 & 2 -1 & 2 & 1 0 & 1 & 3 , then find the matrix of T relative to the basis (1, 1, 1), (0, 1, 1), (0, 0, 1). (15 marks) (b) Evaluate the triple integral which gives the volume of the solid enclosed between the two paraboloids Z = 5(x² + y²) and Z = 6 – 7x² – y². (15 marks) (c)(i) Show that the equation 2x² + 3y² – 8x + 6y – 12z + 11 = 0 represents an elliptic paraboloid. Also find its principal axis and principal planes. (10 marks) (c)(ii) The plane x/a+y/b+z/c=1 meets the coordinate axes in A, B, C respectively. Prove that the equation of the cone generated by the lines drawn from the origin O to meet the circle ABC is yz(b/c+c/b)+zx(c/a+a/c)+xy(b/a+a/b)=0. (10 marks)

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(a) यदि आधार (1, 0, 0), (0, 1, 0), (0, 0, 1) के सापेक्ष रैखिक रूपांतरण T : IR³→IR³ का आव्यूह 1 & 1 & 2 -1 & 2 & 1 0 & 1 & 3 है, तब आधार (1, 1, 1), (0, 1, 1), (0, 0, 1) के सापेक्ष T का आव्यूह ज्ञात कीजिए। (15 अंक) (b) दो परवलयजों Z = 5(x² + y²) और Z = 6 – 7x² – y² के बीच घिरे ठोस के आयतन को दर्शाने वाले त्रिशः समाकल का मान निकालिए। (15 अंक) (c)(i) दर्शाइए कि समीकरण 2x² + 3y² – 8x + 6y – 12z + 11 = 0 एक दीर्घवृत्तीय परवलयज प्रदर्शित करता है। साथ ही मुख्य अक्ष और मुख्य समतलों को भी ज्ञात कीजिए। (10 अंक) (c)(ii) समतल x/a+y/b+z/c=1, निर्देशांक अक्षों को क्रमशः A, B, C में मिलता है। सिद्ध कीजिए कि मूल बिंदु O से वृत्त ABC को मिलाने वाली रेखाओं द्वारा जनित शंकु का समीकरण yz(b/c+c/b)+zx(c/a+a/c)+xy(b/a+a/b)=0 है। (10 अंक)

Answer approach & key points

(a) calculate: given > formula > substitution > result with units > interpretation | (b) calculate: given > formula > substitution > result with units > interpretation | (c(i)) explain: definition/context > points in order > small example > short close | (c(ii)) justify: claim > 3-4 reasons > evidence > conclusion Full marks: All parts fully solved with correct methods and verification

  • Change-of-basis matrix P
  • Inverse of P
  • M = P^-1 A P
  • Result [4 3 2; -2 0 -1; 2 1 2]
  • Intersection curve 2x^2+y^2=1
  • Limits in z
  • Elliptic change of variables
  • V = 3 pi sqrt2 / 2
  • Complete the squares
  • Standard form z = X^2/6 + Y^2/4
  • Axis x=2, y=-1
  • Planes x=2 and y=-1
  • Circle as plane section of a sphere through O, A, B, C
  • Ray meets plane at lambda(x,y,z), lambda = 1/D
  • Eliminate lambda
  • Expand and cancel to the given equation
Q3
50M solve Linear algebra, multivariable calculus, 3D geometry

Let A = 1 & 0 & 0 1 & 0 & 1 0 & 1 & 0 (i) Verify the Cayley-Hamilton theorem for the matrix A. (ii) Show that Aⁿ = Aⁿ⁻² + A² - I for n ≥ 3, where I is the identity matrix of order 3. Hence, find A⁴⁰. 10+10 (b) Justify whether (0, 0) is an extreme point for the function f(x, y) = 2x⁴ - 3x^2y + y². 15 (c) Find the equation of the sphere through the circle x² + y² + z² - 4x - 6y + 2z - 16 = 0; 3x + y + 3z - 4 = 0 in the following two cases. (i) the point (1, 0, -3) lies on the sphere. (ii) the given circle is a great circle of the sphere. 15

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दिया गया है A= 1 & 0 & 0 1 & 0 & 1 0 & 1 & 0 (i) आव्यूह A के लिये कैले-हैमिल्टन प्रमेय को सत्यापित कीजिए। (ii) दर्शाइए कि n ≥ 3 के लिये Aⁿ = Aⁿ⁻² + A² – I; जहाँ I कोटि 3 का तत्समक आव्यूह है। अतः A⁴⁰ ज्ञात कीजिए। 10+10 (b) तर्क सहित दर्शाइये कि (0, 0), फलन f(x, y) = 2x⁴ - 3x^2y + y² का चरम-बिन्दु है अथवा नहीं। 15 (c) वृत्त x² + y² + z² - 4x - 6y + 2z - 16 = 0; 3x + y + 3z - 4 = 0 से होकर गुजरने वाले गोले का समीकरण निम्न दो स्थितियों में ज्ञात कीजिए। (i) बिन्दु (1, 0, -3) गोले पर हो। (ii) दिया गया वृत्त गोले का एक बृहत् वृत्त हो। 15

Answer approach & key points

(a(i)) derive: given > assumptions > stepwise derivation > result > check | (a(ii)) calculate: given > formula > substitution > result with units > interpretation | (b) justify: claim > 3-4 reasons > evidence > conclusion | (c) calculate: given > formula > substitution > result with units > interpretation Full marks: All steps shown with correct theorems and verification.

  • Characteristic polynomial lambda^3 - lambda^2 - lambda + 1
  • A^2 and A^3
  • A^3 - A^2 - A + I = 0 shown
  • A^3 - A = A^2 - I and AB = B
  • Induction
  • A^(2m) = A^2 + (m-1)B
  • A^40 = [1 0 0; 20 1 0; 20 0 1]
  • Critical point at origin
  • Hessian singular so test fails
  • Path y = 0 gives positive
  • Path y = 3x^2/2 gives negative; not extreme
  • Family S + lambda L = 0
  • Case (i): lambda = -8/5
  • Case (ii): centre on plane, lambda = 4/19
  • Final equations
Q4
50M solve Matrix rank, curve tracing, 3D geometry

(a) Find the rank of the matrix A = 1 & 2 & -1 & 0 -1 & 3 & 0 & -4 2 & 1 & 3 & -2 1 & 1 & 1 & -1 by reducing it to row-reduced echelon form. 15 (b) Trace the curve y²(x² - 1) = 2x - 1. 20 (c) Prove that the locus of a line which meets the lines y = mx, z = c; y = -mx, z = -c and the circle x² + y² = a², z = 0 is c²m²(cy - mzx)² + c²(yz - cmx)² = a²m²(z² - c²)². 15

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(a) आव्यूह A = 1 & 2 & -1 & 0 -1 & 3 & 0 & -4 2 & 1 & 3 & -2 1 & 1 & 1 & -1 का पंक्ति समानीत सोपानक रूप में समानयन करके उसकी कोटि ज्ञात कीजिए। 15 (b) वक्र y²(x² - 1) = 2x - 1 को अनुरेखित कीजिए। 20 (c) सिद्ध कीजिए कि रेखाओं y = mx, z = c; y = -mx, z = -c और वृत्त x² + y² = a², z = 0 से मिलने वाली रेखा का बिन्दु-पथ c²m²(cy - mzx)² + c²(yz - cmx)² = a²m²(z² - c²)² है। 15

Answer approach & key points

(a) calculate: given > formula > substitution > result with units > interpretation | (b) trace: start point > the stages in sequence > end point > what changed | (c) justify: claim > 3-4 reasons > evidence > conclusion Full marks: Complete working, correct results, clear presentation, and verification steps.

  • Row operations on A
  • Reach RREF [1 0 0 1; 0 1 0 -1; 0 0 1 -1; 0 0 0 0]
  • Count non-zero rows
  • rank = 3
  • Symmetry about x-axis
  • Intercepts (1/2,0), (0,+-1)
  • Asymptotes x = +-1 and y = 0
  • Region -1<x<=1/2 and x>1; two branches
  • Points P and Q on the two lines
  • Line PQ parametrised, solve for S and D
  • Point at z = 0 on the circle
  • Substitute and simplify to the given equation

B

Q5
50M Compulsory solve Differential equations, Laplace transforms, mechanics, SHM, vector calculus

(a) Obtain the solution of the initial-value problem dy/dx - 2xy = 2, y(0) = 1 in the form y = eˣ²[1 + √π erf(x)]. (10 marks) (b) Given that L{f(t); p} = F(p). Show that ∫₀^∞ f(t)/t dt = ∫₀^∞ F(x)dx. Hence evaluate the integral ∫₀^∞ (e⁻ᵗ - e⁻³ᵗ)/t dt. (10 marks) (c) A cylinder of radius 'a' touches a vertical wall along a generating line. Axis of the cylinder is fixed horizontally. A uniform flat beam of length 'l' and weight 'W' rests with its extremities in contact with the wall and the cylinder, making an angle of 45° with the vertical. If frictional forces are neglected, then show that a/l = (√5 + 5)/(4√2). Also, find the reactions of the cylinder and wall. (10 marks) (d) A particle is moving under Simple Harmonic Motion of period T about a centre O. It passes through the point P with velocity v along the direction OP and OP = p. Find the time that elapses before the particle returns to the point P. What will be the value of p when the elapsed time is T/2 ? (10 marks) (e) If ā = sinθî + cosθĵ + θk̂, b̄ = cosθî - sinθĵ - 3k̂, c̄ = 2î + 3ĵ - 3k̂, then find the values of the derivative of the vector function ā × (b̄ × c̄) w.r.t. θ at θ = π/2 and θ = π. (10 marks)

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(a) प्रारंभिक-मान समस्या : dy/dx - 2xy = 2, y(0) = 1 का हल y = eˣ²[1 + √π erf(x)] के रूप में प्राप्त कीजिए। (10 अंक) (b) दिया गया है L{f(t); p} = F(p). दर्शाइए कि ∫₀^∞ f(t)/t dt = ∫₀^∞ F(x)dx. अतः समाकल ∫₀^∞ (e⁻ᵗ - e⁻³ᵗ)/t dt का मान ज्ञात कीजिए। (10 अंक) (c) अर्धव्यास 'a' का एक बेलन (सिलिंडर) एक जनक रेखा के अनुदिश एक ऊर्ध्वाधर दीवार को स्पर्श किया हुआ है। बेलन का अक्ष क्षैतिजतः स्थिर है। लम्बाई 'l' तथा भार 'W' का एक समान समतल दंड ऊर्ध्वाधर से 45° का कोण बनाते हुए अपने सिरों को दीवार के सहारे तथा बेलन पर टिकाए है। अगर घर्षण बल नगण्य हैं, तब दर्शाइए कि a/l = (√5 + 5)/(4√2). दीवार और बेलन की प्रतिक्रियाएँ भी ज्ञात कीजिए। (10 अंक) (d) कोई कण केन्द्र 'O' के सापेक्ष आवर्त काल T के साथ सरल आवर्त गति में गतिशील है। कण बिन्दु P से OP के अनुदिश दिशा में v वेग से गुजरता है तथा OP = p है। कण का बिन्दु P पर पुनः लौटने में लगा समय ज्ञात कीजिए। यदि लगा समय T/2 हो, तो p का मान क्या होगा ? (10 अंक) (e) यदि ā = sinθî + cosθĵ + θk̂, b̄ = cosθî - sinθĵ - 3k̂, c̄ = 2î + 3ĵ - 3k̂, तो सदिश फलन ā × (b̄ × c̄) के θ के सापेक्ष अवकलज के मान, θ = π/2 और θ = π पर ज्ञात कीजिए। (10 अंक)

Answer approach & key points

(a) derive: given > assumptions > stepwise derivation > result > check | (b) derive: given > assumptions > stepwise derivation > result > check | (c) derive: given > assumptions > stepwise derivation > result > check | (d) calculate: given > formula > substitution > result with units > interpretation | (e) calculate: given > formula > substitution > result with units > interpretation Full marks: Rigorous step-by-step derivation with all justifications and correct final values.

  • Integrating factor e^(-x^2)
  • Integrate using erf definition
  • Apply y(0)=1 to get C = 1
  • Final form
  • L{f/t} = integral of F from p to infinity
  • Interchange order of integration
  • Put p = 0
  • Result ln 3
  • Three smooth reactions, concurrency
  • y = 2a - sqrt2 l and circle condition
  • a/l = (5+sqrt5)/(4 sqrt2)
  • Cylinder W sqrt5/2, wall W/2
  • x = A sin(wt + alpha), tan alpha = 2 pi p/(vT)
  • Return phase pi - alpha
  • Time T/2 - (T/pi) arctan(2 pi p/(vT))
  • p = 0 when time is T/2
  • Triple product identity
  • Dot products -3 theta and 2 sin + 3 cos - 3 theta
  • Product-rule derivative
  • Values at pi/2 and pi
Q6
50M solve Differential equations, projectile motion, surface integrals

(a) Solve the differential equation: d³y/dx³ - 3d²y/dx² + 4dy/dx - 2y = eˣ + cos x. (15 marks) (b) When a particle is projected from a point O₁ on the sea level with a velocity v and angle of projection θ with the horizon in a vertical plane, its horizontal range is R₁. If it is further projected from a point O₂, which is vertically above O₁ at a height h in the same vertical plane, with the same velocity v and same angle θ with the horizon, its horizontal range is R₂. Prove that R₂ > R₁ and (R₂-R₁):R₁ is equal to (1/2){√(1 + 2gh/v²sin²θ) - 1}:1. (15 marks) (c) Evaluate the integral ∬ₛ (3y²z²î + 4z²x²ĵ + z²y²k̂)·n̂ dS, where S is the upper part of the surface 4x² + 4y² + 4z² = 1 above the plane z = 0 and bounded by the xy-plane. Hence, verify Gauss-Divergence theorem. (20 marks)

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(a) अवकल समीकरण : d³y/dx³ - 3d²y/dx² + 4dy/dx - 2y = eˣ + cos x का हल कीजिए। (15 अंक) (b) एक कण को समुद्र तल पर बिन्दु O₁ से वेग v तथा क्षैतिज से प्रक्षेप कोण θ पर ऊर्ध्वाधर तल में प्रक्षेपित किया जाता है तो क्षैतिज परास R₁ है। यदि इसको पुनः बिन्दु O₂, जो उसी ऊर्ध्वाधर तल में O₁ के ऊर्ध्वाधरतः h ऊँचाई पर है, से उसी वेग v तथा क्षैतिज से समान कोण θ पर प्रक्षेपित किया जाता है तो क्षैतिज परास R₂ है। सिद्ध कीजिए R₂ > R₁ तथा (R₂ - R₁) : R₁ = (1/2){√(1 + 2gh/v²sin²θ) - 1} : 1. (15 अंक) (c) समाकल ∬ₛ (3y²z²î + 4z²x²ĵ + z²y²k̂)·n̂ dS का मान ज्ञात कीजिए; जहाँ S समतल z = 0 के ऊपर पृष्ठ 4x² + 4y² + 4z² = 1 का ऊपरी भाग है और xy-समतल द्वारा परिबद्ध है। अतः गॉस-अपसरण प्रमेय को सत्यापित कीजिए। (20 अंक)

Answer approach & key points

(a) derive: given > assumptions > stepwise derivation > result > check | (b) justify: claim > 3-4 reasons > evidence > conclusion | (c) calculate: given > formula > substitution > result with units > interpretation Full marks: Flawless derivations, correct theorems applied, and clear verification steps.

  • Auxiliary equation roots 1, 1+-i
  • Complementary function
  • Particular integral x e^x for e^x (resonance)
  • Particular integral (cos x + 3 sin x)/10 and general solution
  • R1 = v^2 sin2theta/g
  • Quadratic for time from height h
  • R2 in terms of R1
  • R2 > R1 and the ratio
  • Parametrise hemisphere, a = 1/2
  • Surface integral pi/768
  • Divergence 2y^2 z and volume integral pi/768
  • Flux through disc is zero; theorem verified
Q7
50M solve Differential equations and mechanics

(a)(i) Find the solution of the differential equation : dy/dx=-(2xy³+2)/(3x²y²+8e^(4y)) 10 (a)(ii) Reduce the equation x²p²+y(2x+y)p+y²=0 to Clairaut's form by the substitution y=u and xy=v. Hence solve the equation and show that y+4x=0 is a singular solution of the differential equation. 10 (b) A solid hemisphere is supported by a string fixed to a point on its rim and to a point on a smooth vertical wall with which the curved surface is in contact. If θ is the angle of inclination of the string with vertical and φ is the angle of inclination of the plane base of the hemisphere to the vertical, then find the value of (tanφ-tanθ). 15 (c) If the tangent to a curve makes a constant angle θ with a fixed line, then prove that the ratio of radius of torsion to radius of curvature is proportional to tanθ. Further prove that if this ratio is constant, then the tangent makes a constant angle with a fixed direction. 15

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(a)(i) अवकल समीकरण : dy/dx=-(2xy³+2)/(3x²y²+8e^(4y)) का हल ज्ञात कीजिए। 10 (a)(ii) समीकरण x²p²+y(2x+y)p+y²=0 का प्रतिस्थापन y=u और xy=v द्वारा क्लेरो रूप में समानयन कीजिए। अतः समीकरण का हल निकालिए और दर्शाइए कि y+4x=0 अवकल समीकरण का एक विचित्र हल है। 10 (b) एक ठोस अर्ध-गोलक एक डोरी द्वारा, जिसका एक सिरा एक चिकनी ऊर्ध्वाधर दीवार पर एक बिंदु से और दूसरा सिरा अर्धगोलक के किनारे (रिम) पर स्थित एक बिंदु से बंधा है, ऊर्ध्वाधर दीवार के सहारे टिका है। ठोस अर्धगोलक का वक्रित पृष्ठ दीवार को स्पर्श करता है। अगर ऊर्ध्वाधर के साथ डोरी का आनति कोण θ है और अर्धगोलक के समतल आधार (बेस) का आनति कोण φ है तो (tanφ-tanθ) का मान ज्ञात कीजिए। 15 (c) अगर एक वक्र की स्पर्श रेखा एक नियत रेखा के साथ एक स्थिर कोण θ बनाती है तो सिद्ध कीजिए कि वक्रता की त्रिज्या के साथ व्यवर्तन त्रिज्या का अनुपात tanθ के समानुपाती है। और आगे सिद्ध कीजिए कि अगर यह अनुपात एक स्थिरांक है, तो स्पर्श रेखा एक नियत दिशा के साथ एक स्थिर कोण बनाती है। 15

Answer approach & key points

(a(i)) derive: given > assumptions > stepwise derivation > result > check | (a(ii)) derive: given > assumptions > stepwise derivation > result > check | (b) calculate: given > formula > substitution > result with units > interpretation | (c) justify: claim > 3-4 reasons > evidence > conclusion Full marks: Complete derivations with all steps shown, correct results, clear notation, and verification where appropriate.

  • Write as M dx + N dy = 0
  • Check exactness
  • Integrate and find g(y)
  • x^2y^3 + 2x + 2e^(4y) = C
  • P = dv/du and xp + y = Pp
  • Clairaut form v = uP + P^2
  • General solution xy = ay + a^2
  • Singular solution from u + 2P = 0 gives y + 4x = 0
  • Geometry: C, O, rim point A
  • G at 3R/8 from O
  • Moments about C and vertical balance
  • tan phi - tan theta = 3/8
  • Frenet-Serret formulas
  • T.a constant gives N.a = 0 and tau B.a = kappa cos(theta)
  • kappa/tau = +- tan(theta)
  • Converse: a = (T + cB)/sqrt(1+c^2) is constant
Q8
50M solve Laplace transform and vector calculus

(a) Solve the following initial value problem by using Laplace transform technique : d²y/dt² - 4 dy/dt + 3y(t) = f(t), y(0) = 1, y'(0) = 0 and f(t) is a given function of t. 15 (b) A particle is projected from an apse at a distance √c from the centre of force with a velocity √(2λc³/3) and is moving with central acceleration λ(r⁵ - c²r). Find the path of motion of this particle. Will that be the curve x⁴ + y⁴ = c² ? 20 (c) For a scalar point function φ and vector point function f⃗, prove the identity ∇ · (φ f⃗) = ∇φ · f⃗ + φ(∇ · f⃗). Also find the value of ∇ · ((f(r)/r) r⃗) and then verify stated identity. 15

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(a) लाप्लास रूपांतर प्रविधि का उपयोग कर निम्नलिखित प्रारंभिक मान समस्या को हल कीजिए। d²y/dt² - 4 dy/dt + 3y(t) = f(t), y(0) = 1, y'(0) = 0 और f(t), t का एक दिया गया फलन है। 15 (b) एक कण, बल-केंद्र से √c दूरी पर स्थित एक स्तब्धिका से √(2λc³/3) वेग से प्रक्षेपित किया जाता है और यह केंद्रीय त्वरण λ(r⁵ - c²r) से गतिशील है। इस कण की गति का पथ ज्ञात कीजिए। क्या यह वक्र x⁴ + y⁴ = c² होगा ? 20 (c) एक अदिश बिंदु फलन φ और सदिश बिंदु फलन f⃗ के लिये निम्नलिखित सर्वसमिका सिद्ध कीजिए ∇ · (φ f⃗) = ∇φ · f⃗ + φ(∇ · f⃗) ∇ · ((f(r)/r) r⃗) का मान भी ज्ञात कीजिए और तब उल्लेखित सर्वसमिका का सत्यापन कीजिए। 15

Answer approach & key points

(a) calculate: given > formula > substitution > result with units > interpretation | (b) derive: given > assumptions > stepwise derivation > result > check | (c) derive: given > assumptions > stepwise derivation > result > check Full marks: Complete stepwise derivation with all justifications and verification

  • Transform with initial conditions
  • (s^2-4s+3)Y = F + s - 4
  • Partial fractions and inverse
  • Convolution term for f(t)
  • h and energy E = 0
  • Radial equation
  • Substitution z = r^4/c^2 and integrate
  • r^4(cos^4 + sin^4) = c^2, i.e. x^4+y^4=c^2: yes
  • Component proof
  • div(f(r) e_r) = f' + 2f/r
  • Take phi = f/r and vector r
  • Both sides agree

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