Mathematics 2023 Paper I 50 marks Solve

Paper I — Q3

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…

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 marks

(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 marks

हिंदी में प्रश्न पढ़ें

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

Q3 of the 2023 UPSC Mains Mathematics Paper I, as printed
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(a)(i) Cayley-Hamilton theorem states that every square matrix satisfies its characteristic equation. For A = [1 0 0; 1 0 1; 0 1 0], λI - A = [λ-1 0 0; -1 λ -1; 0 -1 λ]. Thus det(λI - A) = (λ-1)(λ² - 1) = λ³ - λ² - λ + 1. So the characteristic equation is A³ - A² - A + I = 0.

Now A² = [1 0 0; 1 1 0; 1 0 1], and A³ = [1 0 0; 2 0 1; 1 1 0]. Hence A³ - A² - A + I = [-1 0 0; 0 -1 0; 0 0 -1] + I = 0. Thus A satisfies its characteristic equation, verifying Cayley-Hamilton.

(a)(ii) From Cayley-Hamilton, A³ = A² + A - I, so A³ - A = A² - I. Let B = A² - I. Then AB = A³ - A = B. For n = 3, A³ = A + A² - I = A + B, so the formula holds. Assume Aⁿ = Aⁿ⁻² + B for some n ≥ 3. Multiplying by A, Aⁿ⁺¹ = Aⁿ⁻¹ + AB = Aⁿ⁻¹ + B = A⁽ⁿ⁺¹⁾⁻² + A² - I. By induction, Aⁿ = Aⁿ⁻² + A² - I for all n ≥ 3.

For even n = 2m, A²ᵐ = A² + (m - 1)B. For n = 40, m = 20, so A⁴⁰ = A² + 19B. Here B = A² - I = [0 0 0; 1 0 0; 1 0 0]. Therefore A⁴⁰ = [1 0 0; 20 1 0; 20 0 1].

(b) f(x, y) = 2x⁴ - 3x²y + y² = (y - x²)(y - 2x²). At (0, 0), f = 0. Also f_x = 8x³ - 6xy and f_y = -3x² + 2y, so both first partial derivatives vanish at (0, 0).

Take x = t, y = 0. Then f = 2t⁴ > 0 for t ≠ 0. Take x = t, y = 3t²/2. Then f = (3t²/2 - t²)(3t²/2 - 2t²) = (t²/2)(-t²/2) = -t⁴/4 < 0 for t ≠ 0. Both points approach (0, 0) as t → 0. Hence every neighbourhood of (0, 0) contains points where f is positive and points where f is negative. So (0, 0) is neither a local maximum nor a local minimum. Therefore (0, 0) is not an extreme point of f.

(c) Let S = x² + y² + z² - 4x - 6y + 2z - 16 and L = 3x + y + 3z - 4. Every sphere through the given circle has equation S + λL = 0, that is, x² + y² + z² + (-4 + 3λ)x + (-6 + λ)y + (2 + 3λ)z + (-16 - 4λ) = 0.

(c)(i) Since (1, 0, -3) lies on the sphere, S(1, 0, -3) + λL(1, 0, -3) = 0. Here S = -16 and L = -10. Hence -16 - 10λ = 0, so λ = -8/5. The required sphere is x² + y² + z² - 44/5 x - 38/5 y - 14/5 z - 48/5 = 0, or equivalently 5x² + 5y² + 5z² - 44x - 38y - 14z - 48 = 0.

(c)(ii) For the given circle to be a great circle of the sphere, the plane L = 0 must pass through the centre of the sphere. The centre is ((4 - 3λ)/2, (6 - λ)/2, (-2 - 3λ)/2). Substituting in L = 0: 3(4 - 3λ)/2 + (6 - λ)/2 + 3(-2 - 3λ)/2 - 4 = 0. This gives (12 - 19λ)/2 - 4 = 0, hence λ = 4/19. Therefore the sphere is x² + y² + z² - 64/19 x - 110/19 y + 50/19 z - 320/19 = 0, or equivalently 19x² + 19y² + 19z² - 64x - 110y + 50z - 320 = 0.

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

Key points expected

  • Compute characteristic polynomial p(λ) of A
  • Substitute matrix A into p(A)
  • Show p(A) equals zero matrix
  • Derive Aⁿ = Aⁿ⁻² + A² - I for n ≥ 3
  • Apply recurrence to find A⁴⁰
  • Present final matrix for A⁴⁰
  • Find critical points via partial derivatives
  • Compute Hessian matrix at (0,0)

Evaluation rubric

Each sub-part is marked on its own, against the marks and word limit printed on the paper.

  1. (a(i)) Confirm Cayley-Hamilton theorem for matrix A.

    derive— given → assumptions → stepwise derivation → result → check

    Must cover

    • Compute characteristic polynomial p(λ) of A
    • Substitute matrix A into p(A)
    • Show p(A) equals zero matrix

    Loses marks

    • Skipping determinant expansion steps
    • Arithmetic errors in matrix multiplication

    Earns more

    • Explicit calculation of determinant |A - λI|
  2. (a(ii)) Prove recurrence relation and calculate A⁴⁰.

    derive— given → assumptions → stepwise derivation → result → check

    Must cover

    • Derive Aⁿ = Aⁿ⁻² + A² - I for n ≥ 3
    • Apply recurrence to find A⁴⁰
    • Present final matrix for A⁴⁰

    Loses marks

    • Failing to justify the recurrence step
    • Incorrect final matrix entries

    Earns more

    • Showing base case for induction
    • Alternative method for A⁴⁰
  3. (b) Determine if (0,0) is an extreme point for f(x,y). 15 marks

    justify— claim → 3-4 reasons → evidence → conclusion

    Must cover

    • Find critical points via partial derivatives
    • Compute Hessian matrix at (0,0)
    • Apply second derivative test (D > 0, fxx > 0)

    Loses marks

    • Omitting Hessian determinant calculation
    • Confusing local max/min with global

    Earns more

    • Explicit calculation of fxx, fyy, fxy
    • Checking for saddle point conditions
  4. (c(i)) Find sphere equation passing through circle and point (1,0,-3).

    calculate— given → formula → substitution → result with units → interpretation

    Must cover

    • Use general sphere equation S + λL = 0
    • Substitute point (1,0,-3) to find λ
    • Write final sphere equation

    Loses marks

    • Incorrect substitution of point coordinates
    • Algebraic errors in solving for λ

    Earns more

    • Correct identification of S and L
  5. (c(ii)) Find sphere equation where circle is a great circle.

    calculate— given → formula → substitution → result with units → interpretation

    Must cover

    • Identify center of given circle
    • Set sphere center equal to circle center
    • Determine λ using center coordinates

    Loses marks

    • Failing to equate sphere and circle centers
    • Incorrect center calculation

    Earns more

    • Explicit calculation of circle center
    • Verification that radius matches

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