Mathematics

UPSC Mathematics 2024 — Paper I

All 8 questions from UPSC Civil Services Mains Mathematics 2024 Paper I (400 marks total). Every stem reproduced in full, with directive-word analysis, marks, word limits, and answer-approach pointers.

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Topics covered

Linear algebra and calculus (1)Linear operators and multivariable calculus (1)Linear algebra, optimization and 3D geometry (1)Eigenvalues, multiple integration and sphere geometry (1)Differential equations, vector calculus, mechanics (1)Mechanics, simple harmonic motion, differential equations (1)Differential equations, dynamics, vector calculus (1)Laplace transform, Gauss divergence theorem, central force motion (1)

A

Q1
50M Compulsory solve Linear algebra and calculus

(a) Let H be a subspace of R⁴ spanned by the vectors v₁ = (1, –2, 5, –3), v₂ = (2, 3, 1, –4), v₃ = (3, 8, –3, –5). Then find a basis and dimension of H, and extend the basis of H to a basis of R⁴. (10 marks) (b) Let T : R³ → R³ be a linear operator and B = {v₁, v₂, v₃} be a basis of R³ over R. Suppose that Tv₁ = (1, 1, 0), Tv₂ = (1, 0, –1), Tv₃ = (2, 1, –1). Find a basis for the range space and null space of T. (10 marks) (c) Discuss the continuity of the function f(x) = { 1/(1–e^(–1/x)), x ≠ 0 { 0, x = 0 for all values of x. (10 marks) (d) Expand ln(x) in powers of (x–1) by Taylor's theorem and hence find the value of ln(1·1) correct up to four decimal places. (10 marks) (e) Find the equation of the right circular cylinder which passes through the circle x² + y² + z² = 9, x – y + z = 3. (10 marks)

हिंदी में पढ़ें

(a) माना H, R⁴ की एक उपसमष्टि है, जो कि सदिशों v₁ = (1, –2, 5, –3), v₂ = (2, 3, 1, –4), v₃ = (3, 8, –3, –5) द्वारा जनित है। तब H का एक आधार एवं विमा ज्ञात कीजिए तथा H के इस आधार को R⁴ के एक आधार तक विस्तृत कीजिए। (10 अंक) (b) माना T : R³ → R³ एक रैखिक संकारक है तथा R पर R³ का एक आधार B = {v₁, v₂, v₃} है। माना कि Tv₁ = (1, 1, 0), Tv₂ = (1, 0, –1), Tv₃ = (2, 1, –1) है। T की परिसर समष्टि तथा शून्य समष्टि के लिए एक आधार ज्ञात कीजिए। (10 अंक) (c) x के सभी मानों के लिए फलन f(x) = { 1/(1–e^(–1/x)), x ≠ 0 { 0, x = 0 के सांतत्य की चर्चा कीजिए। (10 अंक) (d) टेलर प्रमेय द्वारा ln(x) का (x–1) की घात में प्रसार कीजिए तथा ln(1·1) का दशमलव के चार स्थानों तक सही मान ज्ञात कीजिए। (10 अंक) (e) वृत्त x² + y² + z² = 9, x – y + z = 3 से होकर जाने वाले लम्ब वृत्तीय बेलन का समीकरण ज्ञात कीजिए। (10 अंक)

Answer approach & key points

Solve each sub-part systematically with approximately equal time allocation (2 marks per minute). For (a), use row reduction to find basis and extend; for (b), construct matrix representation to find range and null spaces; for (c), analyze left and right limits at x=0 and behavior at other points; for (d), apply Taylor expansion about x=1 with Lagrange remainder; for (e), use the standard cylinder formula with given circle as directrix. Present solutions clearly with proper mathematical notation.

  • For (a): Correctly row reduce the matrix formed by v₁, v₂, v₃ to identify linearly independent vectors, state dim(H)=2, and find two appropriate vectors to extend basis to R⁴
  • For (b): Construct the matrix of T relative to standard basis, correctly identify rank(T)=2 for range space basis, and solve Tx=0 to find null space basis with dimension 1
  • For (c): Evaluate lim(x→0⁺) f(x) = 1, lim(x→0⁻) f(x) = 0, conclude discontinuity at x=0 (jump discontinuity), and verify continuity elsewhere
  • For (d): Derive Taylor series ln(x) = Σ(-1)^(n+1)(x-1)^n/n for 0<x≤2, compute ln(1.1) ≈ 0.0953 using first 4-5 terms with error estimation
  • For (e): Identify center (0,0,0), radius √3, axis direction (1,-1,1), and derive cylinder equation (x+y)² + (y+z)² + (z+x)² = 18 or equivalent standard form
Q2
50M solve Linear operators and multivariable calculus

(a) Consider a linear operator T on R³ over R defined by T(x, y, z) = (2x, 4x – y, 2x + 3y – z). Is T invertible? If yes, justify your answer and find T⁻¹. (15 marks) (b) If u = (x+y)/(1-xy) and v = tan⁻¹x + tan⁻¹y, then find ∂(u, v)/∂(x, y). Are u and v functionally related? If yes, find the relationship. (15 marks) (c) Find the image of the line x = 3-6t, y = 2t, z = 3+2t in the plane 3x+4y-5z+26 = 0. (20 marks)

हिंदी में पढ़ें

(a) माना R के ऊपर R³ पर एक रैखिक संकारक T, T(x, y, z) = (2x, 4x – y, 2x + 3y – z) द्वारा परिभाषित है। क्या T व्युत्क्रमणीय है? यदि हाँ, तो अपने उत्तर का तर्क प्रस्तुत कीजिए तथा T⁻¹ ज्ञात कीजिए। (15 अंक) (b) यदि u = (x+y)/(1-xy) तथा v = tan⁻¹x + tan⁻¹y है, तब ∂(u, v)/∂(x, y) ज्ञात कीजिए। क्या u तथा v फलनतः सम्बन्धित हैं? यदि हाँ, तो सम्बन्ध ज्ञात कीजिए। (15 अंक) (c) रेखा x = 3-6t, y = 2t, z = 3+2t का समतल 3x+4y-5z+26 = 0 में प्रतिबिम्ब ज्ञात कीजिए। (20 अंक)

Answer approach & key points

Solve all three parts systematically, allocating approximately 30% time to part (a) on linear operator invertibility, 30% to part (b) on Jacobian and functional dependence, and 40% to part (c) on finding image of a line in a plane. Begin each part with clear statement of the mathematical approach, show complete working with logical flow, and conclude with verified final answers. For part (c), explicitly verify that the given line intersects the plane before finding the image line.

  • For (a): Construct matrix representation of T, compute determinant to establish invertibility (det = 2 ≠ 0), and find inverse using adjugate or row reduction: T⁻¹(x,y,z) = (x/2, 2x-y, 7x-3y-z)/2
  • For (b): Compute Jacobian ∂(u,v)/∂(x,y) = 0, establishing functional dependence; derive relationship u = tan(v) using tan⁻¹ addition formula
  • For (c): Verify line intersects plane at point P(3,0,3), find direction vector of image line using reflection formula or two-point method with foot of perpendicular
  • For (c): Correctly apply image line formula: find reflected point or use symmetric point method to determine image line equation
  • All parts: Explicit verification of results (TT⁻¹ = I for (a), direct substitution for (b), checking image line lies in plane for (c))
Q3
50M solve Linear algebra, optimization and 3D geometry

(a) Let V = M₂ₓ₂(ℝ) denote a vector space over the field of real numbers. Find the matrix of the linear mapping φ: V → V given by φ(v) = $\begin{pmatrix} 1 & 2 \\ 3 & -1 \end{pmatrix}$v with respect to standard basis of M₂ₓ₂(ℝ), and hence find the rank of φ. Is φ invertible? Justify your answer. (15 marks) (b) Find the volume of the greatest cylinder which can be inscribed in a cone of height h and semi-vertical angle α. (20 marks) (c) Find the vertex of the cone 4x² - y² + 2z² + 2xy - 3yz + 12x - 11y + 6z + 4 = 0. (15 marks)

हिंदी में पढ़ें

(a) माना V = M₂ₓ₂(ℝ) वास्तविक संख्याओं के क्षेत्र पर एक सदिश समष्टि दर्शाता है। M₂ₓ₂(ℝ) के मानक आधार के सन्दर्भ में φ(v) = $\begin{pmatrix} 1 & 2 \\ 3 & -1 \end{pmatrix}$v द्वारा दिए गए रैखिक प्रतिचित्रण φ: V → V का आव्यूह ज्ञात कीजिए और तब φ की कोटि (रैंक) ज्ञात कीजिए। क्या φ व्युत्क्रमणीय है? अपने उत्तर का तर्क प्रस्तुत कीजिए। (15 अंक) (b) ऊँचाई h तथा अर्ध-शीर्ष कोण α वाले एक शंकु के अंतर्गत सबसे बड़े बेलन का आयतन ज्ञात कीजिए। (20 अंक) (c) शंकु 4x² - y² + 2z² + 2xy - 3yz + 12x - 11y + 6z + 4 = 0 का शीर्ष ज्ञात कीजिए। (15 अंक)

Answer approach & key points

Solve all three parts systematically, allocating approximately 30% time to part (a) on linear mapping matrix representation, 40% to part (b) on optimization using calculus for the inscribed cylinder, and 30% to part (c) on finding the cone vertex through partial derivatives. Begin with clear identification of basis elements for (a), set up coordinate geometry for (b) with proper diagrammatic visualization, and use the condition for singular points for (c). Present each part with distinct sub-headings and conclude with boxed final answers.

  • For (a): Correctly identify standard basis {E₁₁, E₁₂, E₂₁, E₂₂} of M₂ₓ₂(ℝ), compute φ(Eᵢⱼ) for each basis element, and construct the 4×4 matrix representation; determine rank via row reduction or determinant, and conclude non-invertibility due to zero determinant
  • For (a): Explicitly state that φ is not invertible because det(φ) = 0 (the representing matrix is singular), connecting to the original 2×2 matrix having determinant -7 ≠ 0 but the induced map on 4×4 space being singular
  • For (b): Set up coordinate system with cone vertex at origin, axis along z-axis, derive cone equation z = r cot(α), express cylinder volume V = πr²(h - r cot(α)) or equivalent, apply dV/dr = 0 to find optimal r = (2h/3)tan(α), and compute maximum volume V_max = (4πh³/27)tan²(α)
  • For (b): Verify second derivative test confirms maximum, and express final volume in terms of given parameters h and α with proper dimensional analysis
  • For (c): Apply condition that vertex satisfies ∂F/∂x = ∂F/∂y = ∂F/∂z = 0 for F(x,y,z) = 0, solve the resulting linear system: 8x + 2y + 12 = 0, -2y + 2x - 3z - 11 = 0, 4z - 3y + 6 = 0 to obtain vertex coordinates
  • For (c): Verify the solution satisfies original cone equation and confirm the point is indeed a singular point (vertex) by checking all partial derivatives vanish simultaneously
Q4
50M solve Eigenvalues, multiple integration and sphere geometry

(a) Let A = $\begin{pmatrix} 3 & 2 & 4 \\ 2 & 0 & 2 \\ 4 & 2 & 3 \end{pmatrix}$ be a 3×3 matrix. Find the eigenvalues and the corresponding eigenvectors of A. Hence find the eigenvalues and the corresponding eigenvectors of A⁻¹⁵, where A⁻¹⁵ = (A⁻¹)¹⁵. (20 marks) (b) Using double integration, find the area lying inside the cardioid r = a(1+cos θ) and outside the circle r = a. (15 marks) (c) Find the equation of the sphere which touches the plane 3x+2y-z+2=0 at the point (1, -2, 1) and cuts orthogonally the sphere x²+y²+z²-4x+6y+4=0. (15 marks)

हिंदी में पढ़ें

(a) माना A = $\begin{pmatrix} 3 & 2 & 4 \\ 2 & 0 & 2 \\ 4 & 2 & 3 \end{pmatrix}$ एक 3×3 आव्यूह है। A का अभिलक्षणिक मान तथा संगत अभिलक्षणिक सदिश ज्ञात कीजिए। अतः A⁻¹⁵ का अभिलक्षणिक मान तथा संगत अभिलक्षणिक सदिश ज्ञात कीजिए, जहाँ A⁻¹⁵ = (A⁻¹)¹⁵ है। (20 अंक) (b) दिशा: समाकलन का प्रयोग करते हुए हृदयाक्ष (कार्डिओइड) r = a(1+cos θ) के अंदर तथा वृत्त r = a के बाह्य स्थित क्षेत्र का क्षेत्रफल ज्ञात कीजिए। (15 अंक) (c) उस गोले का समीकरण ज्ञात कीजिए, जो समतल 3x+2y-z+2=0 को बिंदु (1, -2, 1) पर स्पर्श करता है और गोले x²+y²+z²-4x+6y+4=0 को लंबिकतः काटता है। (15 अंक)

Answer approach & key points

Solve all three parts systematically, allocating approximately 40% of time to part (a) due to its 20 marks weightage, and 30% each to parts (b) and (c). Begin with setting up the characteristic equation for eigenvalues in (a), then proceed to polar integration for the cardioid area in (b), and finally apply the orthogonal sphere condition in (c). Present each part with clear headings and show all computational steps explicitly.

  • Part (a): Correct characteristic equation det(A-λI)=0 yielding λ³-6λ²-3λ+18=0, eigenvalues λ=6,-1,-1, corresponding eigenvectors for distinct and repeated eigenvalues, and application of eigenvalue power property for A⁻¹⁵
  • Part (a): Proper handling of inverse matrix eigenvalues (reciprocals) raised to power 15, giving eigenvalues (1/6)¹⁵, (-1)¹⁵=-1, (-1)¹⁵=-1 with same eigenvectors
  • Part (b): Correct identification of intersection points at θ=±π/2, proper setup of double integral ∫∫ r dr dθ with limits r from a to a(1+cos θ) and θ from -π/2 to π/2
  • Part (b): Accurate evaluation yielding area = a²(8+π)/2 or equivalent simplified form, with correct polar area element r dr dθ
  • Part (c): Application of sphere touching plane condition: center lies on normal line through (1,-2,1), giving center as (1+3t, -2+2t, 1-t)
  • Part (c): Use of orthogonal spheres condition 2u₁u₂+2v₁v₂+2w₁w₂=d₁+d₂ for spheres x²+y²+z²+2ux+2vy+2wz+d=0, leading to correct radius and final equation

B

Q5
50M Compulsory solve Differential equations, vector calculus, mechanics

(a) Find the orthogonal trajectories of the family of curves r = c(sec θ + tan θ), where c is a parameter. (10 marks) (b) Solve the integral equation y(t) = cos t + ∫₀ᵗ y(x) cos(t-x)dx using Laplace transform. (10 marks) (c) At any time t (in seconds), the coterminous edges of a variable parallelepiped are represented by the vectors ᾱ = tî + (t+1)ĵ + (2t+1)k̂ β̄ = 2tî + (3t-1)ĵ + tk̂ γ̄ = î + 3tĵ + k̂ What is the rate of change of the vectorial area of the parallelogram, whose coterminous edges are ᾱ and γ̄? Also find the rate of change of the volume of the parallelepiped at t = 1 second. (10 marks) (d) A solid hemisphere rests in equilibrium on a solid sphere of equal radius. Determine the stability of the equilibrium in the two situations—(i) when the curved surface and (ii) when the flat surface of the hemisphere rests on the sphere. (10 marks) (e) (i) Let C be a plane curve r̄(t) = f(t)î + g(t)ĵ, where f and g have second-order derivatives. Show that the curvature at a point is given by κ = |f'(t)g''(t) - g'(t)f''(t)| / ([f'(t)]² + [g'(t)]²)^(3/2) What is the value of torsion τ at any point of this curve? (5 marks) (ii) Show that the principal normals at two consecutive points of a curve do not intersect unless torsion τ is zero. (5 marks)

हिंदी में पढ़ें

(a) वक्र-कुल r = c(sec θ + tan θ) के लंबकोणीय संवेधी ज्ञात कीजिए, जहाँ c एक प्राचल है। (10 अंक) (b) लाप्लास रूपांतर का प्रयोग करते हुए समाकल समीकरण y(t) = cos t + ∫₀ᵗ y(x) cos(t-x)dx को हल कीजिए। (10 अंक) (c) किसी समय t (सेकंड में) पर एक चर समांतर-षट्फलक की सहावसानी किनारे सदिशों ᾱ = tî + (t+1)ĵ + (2t+1)k̂ β̄ = 2tî + (3t-1)ĵ + tk̂ γ̄ = î + 3tĵ + k̂ द्वारा निरूपित हैं। समांतर-चतुर्भुज, जिसकी सहावसानी किनारे ᾱ और γ̄ हैं, के सदिशीय क्षेत्रफल की परिवर्तन दर क्या है? t = 1 सेकंड पर समांतर-षट्फलक के आयतन की परिवर्तन दर भी ज्ञात कीजिए। (10 अंक) (d) एक ठोस गोले के ऊपर समान त्रिज्या का एक ठोस गोलार्ध साम्यावस्था में रखा है। दो स्थितियों में—(i) जब गोलार्ध का वक्रीय पृष्ठ तथा (ii) जब गोलार्ध का समतलीय पृष्ठ गोले पर स्थित है, साम्यावस्था का स्थायित्व ज्ञात कीजिए। (10 अंक) (e) (i) माना C एक समतल वक्र r̄(t) = f(t)î + g(t)ĵ है, जहाँ f और g के द्वितीय कोटि के अवकलज हैं। दर्शाइए कि वक्र के किसी बिंदु पर वक्रता κ = |f'(t)g''(t) - g'(t)f''(t)| / ([f'(t)]² + [g'(t)]²)^(3/2) है। इस वक्र के किसी बिंदु पर ऐंठन (टॉर्शन) τ का मान क्या है? (5 अंक) (ii) दर्शाइए कि किसी वक्र के दो क्रमागत बिंदुओं पर मुख्य अभिलंब प्रतिच्छेद नहीं करते जब तक कि ऐंठन (टॉर्शन) τ शून्य न हो। (5 अंक)

Answer approach & key points

Solve each sub-part systematically, allocating approximately 15-18 minutes per 10-mark section. For (a), convert to Cartesian or use polar differential equation for orthogonal trajectories; for (b), apply Laplace transform with convolution theorem; for (c), use vector cross and triple products with time differentiation; for (d), apply potential energy method for stability analysis; for (e)(i)-(ii), derive curvature formula and analyze principal normal geometry. Present solutions with clear headings for each sub-part.

  • (a) Convert r = c(sec θ + tan θ) to r(1 - sin θ) = c or equivalent, find dr/dθ, replace dθ/dr by -r²(dr/dθ) for orthogonal trajectories, integrate to get final family
  • (b) Recognize convolution structure, apply Laplace transform to get Y(s) = s/(s²+1) + Y(s)·s/(s²+1), solve for Y(s), invert to get y(t) = 1 + t²/2 or equivalent closed form
  • (c) Compute ᾱ × γ̄, differentiate with respect to t for rate of change of vectorial area; compute [ᾱ β̄ γ̄] as scalar triple product, differentiate and evaluate at t=1 for volume rate
  • (d) For curved surface down: hemisphere center below sphere center, small displacement raises CG, stable equilibrium; for flat surface down: hemisphere rocks with CG rising then falling, analyze restoring torque, unstable equilibrium
  • (e)(i) Derive curvature using κ = |r̄' × r̄''|/|r̄'|³ for plane curve, show numerator reduces to |f'g'' - g'f''|, note τ = 0 for plane curves
  • (e)(ii) Parametrize consecutive points as r̄(s) and r̄(s+δs), write principal normal lines, show intersection condition requires coplanarity implying τ = 0
Q6
50M solve Mechanics, simple harmonic motion, differential equations

(a) A regular tetrahedron, formed of six light rods, each of length l, rests on a smooth horizontal plane. A ring of weight W and radius r is supported by the slant sides. Using the principle of virtual work, find the stress in any of the horizontal sides. (15 marks) (b) A particle executes simple harmonic motion such that in two of its positions, velocities are u and v, and the two corresponding accelerations are f₁ and f₂. For what value(s) of k, the distance between the two positions is k(v² - u²)? Show also that the amplitude of the motion is 1/(f₂² - f₁²) [(u² - v²)(u²f₂² - v²f₁²)]^(1/2) (15 marks) (c) (i) Find the second solution of the differential equation xy'' + (x-1)y' - y = 0 using u(x) = -e^{-x} as one of the solutions. (10 marks) (ii) Find the general solution of the differential equation x²y'' - 2xy' + 2y = x³ sin x by the method of variation of parameters. (10 marks)

हिंदी में पढ़ें

(a) लंबाई l की छः हल्की छड़ों द्वारा निर्मित एक सम चतुष्फलक एक चिकने क्षैतिज समतल पर रखा है। W भार तथा r त्रिज्या का एक छल्ला तिर्यक भुजाओं द्वारा आलंबित है। कल्पित कार्य सिद्धांत का उपयोग करते हुए किसी भी एक क्षैतिज भुजा में प्रतिबल ज्ञात कीजिए। (15 अंक) (b) सरल आवर्त गति में एक कण की दो स्थितियों में वेग u और v हैं तथा दो संगत त्वरण f₁ और f₂ हैं। k के किस मान/किन मानों के लिए दोनों स्थितियों के बीच की दूरी k(v² - u²) है? यह भी दर्शाइए कि गति का आयाम 1/(f₂² - f₁²) [(u² - v²)(u²f₂² - v²f₁²)]^(1/2) है। (15 अंक) (c) (i) एक हल के रूप में u(x) = -e^{-x} का उपयोग करते हुए अवकल समीकरण xy'' + (x-1)y' - y = 0 का दूसरा हल ज्ञात कीजिए। (10 अंक) (ii) प्राचल-विचरण विधि का उपयोग कर अवकल समीकरण x²y'' - 2xy' + 2y = x³ sin x का व्यापक हल ज्ञात कीजिए। (10 अंक)

Answer approach & key points

Solve all four sub-parts systematically, allocating approximately 30% time to part (a) on virtual work and tetrahedron geometry, 30% to part (b) on SHM derivation, 20% to part (c)(i) on reduction of order, and 20% to part (c)(ii) on variation of parameters. Begin each part with clear statement of principles, show complete derivation with intermediate steps, and conclude with boxed final answers including proper units where applicable.

  • For (a): Correct geometry of tetrahedron with height h = l√(2/3), proper identification of virtual displacements, and application of principle of virtual work to find tension in horizontal rods as Wl/(3√(l²-3r²))
  • For (b): Derivation using v² = ω²(a²-x²) and f = -ω²x to establish k = 1/(2ω²) = 1/(2√(f₁f₂)), and rigorous algebraic manipulation to prove the amplitude formula
  • For (c)(i): Application of reduction of order with y = v(x)u(x) to obtain second solution y₂ = x-1 (or equivalent), verifying linear independence via Wronskian
  • For (c)(ii): Correct identification of complementary function y_c = c₁x + c₂x², computation of Wronskian W = x², determination of particular integral via variation of parameters yielding y_p = -x² sin x
  • Proper handling of singular points at x=0 in both differential equations of part (c), with justification of solution validity
Q7
50M solve Differential equations, dynamics, vector calculus

(a) State uniqueness theorem for the existence of unique solution of the initial value problem dy/dx = f(x, y), y(x₀) = y₀ in the rectangular region R: |x - x₀| ≤ a, |y - y₀| ≤ b. Test the existence and uniqueness of the solution of the initial value problem dy/dx = 2√y, y(1) = 0, in a suitable rectangle R. If more than one solution exist, then find all the solutions. (15 marks) (b) A heavy particle hanging vertically from a fixed point by a light inextensible string of length l starts to move with initial velocity u in a circle so as to make a complete revolution in a vertical plane. Show that the sum of tensions at the ends of any diameter is constant. (15 marks) (c) State Stokes' theorem and verify it for the vector field F⃗ = xyî + yzĵ + zxk̂ over the surface S, which is the upwardly oriented part of the cylinder z = 1 - x², for 0 ≤ x ≤ 1, -2 ≤ y ≤ 2. (20 marks)

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(a) आयतीय क्षेत्र R: |x - x₀| ≤ a, |y - y₀| ≤ b में प्रारंभिक मान समस्या dy/dx = f(x, y), y(x₀) = y₀ के अद्वितीय हल के अस्तित्व के लिए अद्वितीयता प्रमेय का कथन लिखिए। एक उपयुक्त आयत R में प्रारंभिक मान समस्या dy/dx = 2√y, y(1) = 0 के हल के अस्तित्व और अद्वितीयता का परीक्षण कीजिए। यदि एक से अधिक हल मौजूद हैं, तो सभी हलों को ज्ञात कीजिए। (15 अंक) (b) लंबाई l की एक हल्की अवितान्य डोरी द्वारा एक नियत बिंदु से उर्ध्वाधर लटका हुआ एक भारी कण प्रारंभिक वेग u के साथ एक वृत्त में घूमना शुरू करता है ताकि एक उर्ध्वाधर समतल में एक पूर्ण परिक्रमण कर सके। दर्शाइए कि किसी भी व्यास के सिरों पर तनावों का योग अचर है। (15 अंक) (c) स्टोक्स प्रमेय का कथन लिखिए तथा इसको सदिश क्षेत्र F⃗ = xyî + yzĵ + zxk̂ के लिए, पृष्ठ S पर जो कि बेलन z = 1 - x²; 0 ≤ x ≤ 1, -2 ≤ y ≤ 2 का उपरिमुखी अभिविन्यस्त भाग है, सत्यापित कीजिए। (20 अंक)

Answer approach & key points

Solve all three sub-parts systematically, allocating approximately 25-30% time to part (a) on existence-uniqueness theorem, 25-30% to part (b) on vertical circular motion dynamics, and 40-45% to part (c) on Stokes' theorem verification as it carries the highest marks. Begin each part with precise statement of relevant theorems, followed by rigorous mathematical working, and conclude with clear final answers.

  • Part (a): Correct statement of Picard's existence and uniqueness theorem with conditions on f(x,y) and ∂f/∂y being continuous in R
  • Part (a): Identification that f(x,y) = 2√y is continuous but ∂f/∂y = 1/√y is unbounded at y=0, violating uniqueness condition
  • Part (a): Derivation of two distinct solutions: y=0 and y=(x-1)², proving non-uniqueness
  • Part (b): Application of energy conservation and tension formula T = mv²/l + mgcosθ for vertical circular motion
  • Part (b): Proof that T(θ) + T(θ+π) = 2mv₀²/l = constant, using velocity relation from energy equation
  • Part (c): Correct statement of Stokes' theorem: ∮_C F⃗·dr⃗ = ∬_S (∇×F⃗)·n̂ dS
  • Part (c): Computation of curl ∇×F⃗ = -yî - zĵ - xk̂ and proper parametrization of cylindrical surface
  • Part (c): Evaluation of both line integral around boundary curves and surface integral, showing equality
Q8
50M solve Laplace transform, Gauss divergence theorem, central force motion

(a) Using Laplace transform, solve the initial value problem y'' + 2y' + 5y = δ(t-2), y(0) = 0, y'(0) = 0 where δ(t-2) denotes the Dirac delta function. (15 marks) (b) Using Gauss divergence theorem, evaluate the integral ∬_S (y²î + xz³ĵ + (z-1)²k̂) · n̂ dS over the region bounded by the cylinder x² + y² = 16 and the planes z = 1 and z = 5. (15 marks) (c) A particle moves with a central acceleration μ(3/r³ + d²/r⁵) being projected from a distance d at an angle 45° with a velocity equal to that in a circle at the same distance. Prove that the time it takes to reach the centre of force is d²/√(2μ) (2 - π/2). (20 marks)

हिंदी में पढ़ें

(a) लाप्लास रूपांतर का उपयोग करके प्रारंभिक मान समस्या y'' + 2y' + 5y = δ(t-2), y(0) = 0, y'(0) = 0 को हल कीजिए, जहाँ δ(t-2) डिरैक डेल्टा फलन को दर्शाता है। (15 अंक) (b) गॉस के अपसरण प्रमेय का उपयोग करते हुए बेलन x² + y² = 16 तथा समतलों z = 1 और z = 5 द्वारा परिबद्ध क्षेत्र पर समाकल ∬_S (y²î + xz³ĵ + (z-1)²k̂) · n̂ dS का मान निकालिए। (15 अंक) (c) d दूरी से एक कण को समान दूरी पर स्थित एक वृत्त में उसके वेग के बराबर वेग से 45° के कोण पर प्रक्षेपित करने पर वह केंद्रीय त्वरण μ(3/r³ + d²/r⁵) के साथ गति करता है। सिद्ध कीजिए कि बल के केंद्र तक इसके पहुँचने का समय d²/√(2μ) (2 - π/2) है। (20 अंक)

Answer approach & key points

Solve all three sub-parts systematically, allocating time proportionally to marks: spend ~30% on part (a) Laplace transform problem, ~30% on part (b) Gauss divergence theorem application, and ~40% on part (c) central force motion proof. Begin each part with clear statement of given data, show complete working with proper mathematical notation, and conclude with boxed final answers. For part (c), explicitly state all mechanical assumptions and reference central force theorems used.

  • Part (a): Apply Laplace transform to both sides, use L{δ(t-2)} = e^(-2s), solve for Y(s) = e^(-2s)/(s²+2s+5), complete the square to get e^(-2s)/[(s+1)²+4], then apply inverse transform with shift theorem to obtain y(t) = (1/2)e^(-(t-2))sin[2(t-2)]·H(t-2)
  • Part (b): Identify divergence of F = ∂(y²)/∂x + ∂(xz³)/∂y + ∂(z-1)²/∂z = 0 + 0 + 2(z-1) = 2(z-1), set up cylindrical coordinates with r: 0-4, θ: 0-2π, z: 1-5, evaluate ∫∫∫ 2(z-1) r dr dθ dz = 2 × 2π × 8 × 8 = 256π
  • Part (c): Verify initial conditions satisfy circular orbit velocity v² = μ(3/d² + 1/d²) = 4μ/d², use energy equation and angular momentum conservation, substitute u = 1/r to get differential equation, integrate with proper limits from r=d to r=0, show time integral yields d²/√(2μ) [arccos(0) - arccos(1/√2)] = d²/√(2μ)(2 - π/2)
  • Correct handling of Dirac delta function properties and Heaviside step function in part (a)
  • Proper application of divergence theorem with closed surface orientation and volume element in cylindrical coordinates for part (b)
  • Clear derivation of orbital equation and time integral transformation using substitution u = 1/r for part (c)

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