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  • 2083 · Calculus MAT 101 · 4 marks

Find the total work done in a moving particle in a force F⃗=2xyi⃗−3xj⃗−5zk⃗\vec{F} = 2xy\vec{i} - 3x\vec{j} - 5z\vec{k} along the curve x=t,y=t2,z=t3x = t, y = t^2, z = t^3 from t=0t = 0 to t=1t = 1.

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Answer

Given
[ \vec F=2xy,\vec i-3x,\vec j-5z,\vec k ] and the curve
[ \vec r(t)=t,\vec i+t^2,\vec j+t^3,\vec k,\qquad 0\le t\le 1. ]

Then [ x=t,\quad y=t^2,\quad z=t^3 ] so [ \vec F=2t^3,\vec i-3t,\vec j-5t^3,\vec k. ]

Also, [ d\vec r=\frac{d\vec r}{dt},dt=(1,,2t,,3t^2),dt. ]

Work done is [ W=\int_C \vec F\cdot d\vec r =\int_0^1 (2t^3,,-3t,,-5t^3)\cdot(1,,2t,,3t^2),dt. ]

[ W=\int_0^1 \left(2t^3-6t^2-15t^5\right)dt ]

[ =\left[\frac12 t^4-2t^3-\frac52 t^6\right]_0^1 ]

[ =\frac12-2-\frac52=-4. ]

[ \boxed{W=-4\text{ units}} ]

So the total work done is (\boxed{-4}) units.

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  • 2082 · Calculus - MAT-101 · 4 marks

Find the total work done in moving a particle in a force field given by F⃗=2xyi⃗−3xj⃗+5zk⃗\vec{F} = 2xy\vec{i} - 3x\vec{j} + 5z\vec{k} along the curve x=t,y=t2+1,z=2t2x = t, y = t^2 + 1, z = 2t^2 from t=0t = 0 to t=1t = 1. [4]

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Given
[ \vec F=2xy,\hat i-3x,\hat j+5z,\hat k ] and the curve [ x=t,\quad y=t^2+1,\quad z=2t^2,\quad t:0\to1. ]

Work done is [ W=\int_C \vec F\cdot d\vec r =\int_C (F_x,dx+F_y,dy+F_z,dz). ]

Now, [ dx=dt,\qquad dy=2t,dt,\qquad dz=4t,dt. ]

Also, [ F_x=2xy=2t(t^2+1)=2t^3+2t, ] [ F_y=-3x=-3t, ] [ F_z=5z=10t^2. ]

So, [ \vec F\cdot d\vec r =(2t^3+2t)dt+(-3t)(2t,dt)+(10t^2)(4t,dt) ] [ =(2t^3+2t-6t^2+40t^3),dt =(42t^3-6t^2+2t),dt. ]

Therefore, [ W=\int_0^1 (42t^3-6t^2+2t),dt ] [ =\left[\frac{42t^4}{4}-\frac{6t^3}{3}+\frac{2t^2}{2}\right]_0^1 ] [ =\left[\frac{21}{2}t^4-2t^3+t^2\right]_0^1 ] [ =\frac{21}{2}-2+1 =\frac{19}{2}. ]

[ \boxed{W=\frac{19}{2}\text{ units}} ]

So, the total work done is (\frac{19}{2}) units.

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  • 2083 · Calculus MAT 101 · 4 marks

Give the general definition of definite integral. Also state the fundamental theorem of integral calculus with an example. Evaluate by the method of summation ∫02sin⁡2x dx\int_0^2 \sin^2 x \, dx.

Answer

General definition of definite integral

Let (f(x)) be bounded on ([a,b]). Divide ([a,b]) into (n) equal subintervals of width
[ h=\frac{b-a}{n}. ] Let the points of division be [ a=x_0<x_1<x_2<\cdots<x_n=b. ] Choose any point (\xi_i\in[x_{i-1},x_i]). Form the Riemann sum [ S_n=\sum_{i=1}^n f(\xi_i)h. ] If (\lim_{n\to\infty}S_n) exists and is independent of the choice of (\xi_i), then this limit is called the definite integral of (f(x)) from (a) to (b), written [ \int_a^b f(x),dx=\lim_{n\to\infty}\sum_{i=1}^n f(\xi_i)h. ]

Fundamental theorem of integral calculus

If (f(x)) is continuous on ([a,b]) and (F(x)) is an antiderivative of (f(x)), i.e. (F'(x)=f(x)), then [ \int_a^b f(x),dx=F(b)-F(a). ]

Example: [ \int_0^1 x^2,dx=\left[\frac{x^3}{3}\right]_0^1=\frac13-0=\frac13. ]


Evaluate by the method of summation: [ \int_0^2 \sin^2 x,dx ]

Let [ h=\frac{2}{n},\qquad x_i=0+ih=\frac{2i}{n}. ] Then [ \int_0^2 \sin^2 x,dx =\lim_{n\to\infty} h\sum_{i=1}^n \sin^2\left(\frac{2i}{n}\right). ] Using (\sin^2\theta=\dfrac{1-\cos 2\theta}{2}), [ \sin^2\left(\frac{2i}{n}\right) =\frac{1-\cos\left(\frac{4i}{n}\right)}{2}. ] So [ I=\lim_{n\to\infty}\frac{2}{n}\sum_{i=1}^n \frac{1-\cos\left(\frac{4i}{n}\right)}{2} ] [ I=\lim_{n\to\infty}\frac{1}{n}\left[n-\sum_{i=1}^n\cos\left(\frac{4i}{n}\right)\right] ] [ I=1-\lim_{n\to\infty}\frac{1}{n}\sum_{i=1}^n\cos\left(\frac{4i}{n}\right). ]

Now use the formula [ \sum_{i=1}^n \cos(i\alpha)

\frac{\sin\left(\frac{n\alpha}{2}\right)\cos\left(\frac{(n+1)\alpha}{2}\right)} {\sin\left(\frac{\alpha}{2}\right)}. ] Here (\alpha=\dfrac{4}{n}). Hence [ \sum_{i=1}^n \cos\left(\frac{4i}{n}\right)

\frac{\sin 2\cos\left(2+\frac{2}{n}\right)} {\sin\left(\frac{2}{n}\right)}. ] Therefore, [ \frac{1}{n}\sum_{i=1}^n \cos\left(\frac{4i}{n}\right)

\frac{\sin 2\cos\left(2+\frac{2}{n}\right)} {n\sin\left(\frac{2}{n}\right)}. ] Taking (n\to\infty), [ n\sin\left(\frac{2}{n}\right)\to 2,\qquad \cos\left(2+\frac{2}{n}\right)\to \cos 2. ] Thus [ \lim_{n\to\infty}\frac{1}{n}\sum_{i=1}^n \cos\left(\frac{4i}{n}\right)

\frac{\sin 2\cos 2}{2}

\frac{\sin 4}{4}. ] Hence [ I=1-\frac{\sin 4}{4}. ]

[ \boxed{\int_0^2 \sin^2 x,dx=1-\frac{\sin 4}{4}} ]

This agrees with the antiderivative method: [ \int \sin^2 x,dx=\frac{x}{2}-\frac{\sin 2x}{4}, ] so [ \int_0^2 \sin^2 x,dx

\left[\frac{x}{2}-\frac{\sin 2x}{4}\right]_0^2

1-\frac{\sin 4}{4}. ]

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  • 2083 · Calculus MAT 101 · 5 marks

Define curvature and radius of curvature of a curve. Show that the radius of curvature at a point on the curve x+y=1\sqrt{x} + \sqrt{y} = 1 is ρ=constant\rho = \text{constant} and subtend a right angle at the pole.

Answer

Curvature. If ψ\psi is the angle the tangent makes with a fixed line and ss is the arc length measured along the curve, the curvature at a point is the rate of turning of the tangent:

K=dψdsK=\frac{d\psi}{ds}

Radius of curvature. It is the reciprocal of the curvature:

ρ=1K=dsdψ=[1+(dydx)2]3/2∣d2ydx2∣\rho=\frac1K=\frac{ds}{d\psi}=\frac{\left[1+\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2\right]^{3/2}}{\left|\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}\right|}

It is the radius of the circle of curvature, which has the same tangent and curvature as the curve at that point.

For x+y=1\sqrt x+\sqrt y=1. Differentiating,

12x+12ydydx=0 ⇒ dydx=−yx\frac{1}{2\sqrt x}+\frac{1}{2\sqrt y}\frac{dy}{dx}=0\ \Rightarrow\ \frac{dy}{dx}=-\sqrt{\frac yx}

d2ydx2=−ddxyx=x+y2xx=12x3/2\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}=-\frac{d}{dx}\sqrt{\frac yx}=\frac{\sqrt x+\sqrt y}{2x\sqrt x}=\frac{1}{2x^{3/2}}

Also 1+(dydx)2=x+yx1+\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2=\dfrac{x+y}{x}, so

ρ=(x+yx)3/212x3/2=2 (x+y)3/2\rho=\frac{\left(\frac{x+y}{x}\right)^{3/2}}{\frac{1}{2x^{3/2}}}=2\,(x+y)^{3/2}

This depends on the point (for example ρ=12\rho=\tfrac{1}{\sqrt2} at (14,14)\left(\tfrac14,\tfrac14\right) and ρ=2\rho=2 at (1,0)(1,0)), so ρ\rho is not a constant for this curve.

Right angle at the pole. Squaring x+y=1\sqrt x+\sqrt y=1 twice removes the roots:

(x−y)2−2(x+y)+1=0(x-y)^2-2(x+y)+1=0

This is a parabola with axis y=xy=x, vertex (14,14)\left(\tfrac14,\tfrac14\right), focus (12,12)\left(\tfrac12,\tfrac12\right) and directrix x+y=0x+y=0. The pole (origin) lies on the directrix.

The curve touches the coordinate axes at A(1,0)A(1,0) and B(0,1)B(0,1), since y=0y=0 gives x=1x=1 with dydx=0\frac{dy}{dx}=0 there, and x=0x=0 gives y=1y=1 with the tangent vertical. The tangents from the pole OO are therefore the two axes OAOA and OBOB, and these meet at 90∘90^\circ. This is the directrix property of a parabola: the two tangents drawn from any point of the directrix are at right angles, and their chord of contact ABAB (x+y=1x+y=1) passes through the focus (12,12)\left(\tfrac12,\tfrac12\right).

Hence the curve is a parabola whose tangents from the pole are perpendicular, i.e. the chord of contact ABAB subtends a right angle at the pole, and its radius of curvature is ρ=2(x+y)3/2\rho=2(x+y)^{3/2}.

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  • 2083 · Calculus MAT 101 · 3 marks

Define exact differential equation with an example. What is integrating factor? Solve (1+xy)x dy+(1−xy)y dx=0(1 + xy) x \, dy + (1 - xy) y \, dx = 0.

Answer

Exact differential equation:
A first-order differential equation
[ M(x,y),dx+N(x,y),dy=0 ] is called exact if there exists a function (f(x,y)) such that
[ df=M,dx+N,dy. ] Equivalently, it is exact when
[ \frac{\partial M}{\partial y}=\frac{\partial N}{\partial x}. ]

Example:
[ (2xy+y^2),dx+(x^2+2xy),dy=0 ] is exact because
[ \frac{\partial}{\partial y}(2xy+y^2)=2x+2y=\frac{\partial}{\partial x}(x^2+2xy). ] Its solution is
[ x^2y+xy^2=C. ]

Integrating factor:
An integrating factor is a function (\mu(x,y)) such that after multiplying a non-exact equation
[ M,dx+N,dy=0 ] by (\mu), the new equation
[ \mu M,dx+\mu N,dy=0 ] becomes exact, i.e.
[ \frac{\partial(\mu M)}{\partial y}=\frac{\partial(\mu N)}{\partial x}. ]


Solve:

[ (1+xy)x,dy+(1-xy)y,dx=0 ]

Write in the form (M,dx+N,dy=0): [ M=y(1-xy)=y-xy^2,\qquad N=x(1+xy)=x+x^2y. ]

Check exactness: [ \frac{\partial M}{\partial y}=1-2xy,\qquad \frac{\partial N}{\partial x}=1+2xy. ] Since they are not equal, the equation is not exact.

Take integrating factor [ \mu=\frac{1}{x^2y^2}. ] Then [ \mu M=\frac{1}{x^2y}-\frac1x,\qquad \mu N=\frac{1}{xy^2}+\frac1y. ]

Now, [ \frac{\partial(\mu M)}{\partial y}=-\frac{1}{x^2y^2}

\frac{\partial(\mu N)}{\partial x}. ] So the equation becomes exact.

Let the solution be (f(x,y)=C). Then [ f_x=\frac{1}{x^2y}-\frac1x. ] Integrating with respect to (x): [ f=-\frac{1}{xy}-\ln|x|+g(y). ] Differentiate with respect to (y): [ f_y=\frac{1}{xy^2}+g'(y). ] But [ f_y=\frac{1}{xy^2}+\frac1y. ] Hence [ g'(y)=\frac1y \implies g(y)=\ln|y|. ]

Therefore, [ f=\ln|y|-\ln|x|-\frac{1}{xy} =\ln\left|\frac yx\right|-\frac{1}{xy}. ]

So the general solution is [ \boxed{\ln\left|\frac yx\right|-\frac{1}{xy}=C} ] where (C) is an arbitrary constant.
For (xy\neq 0); the axes (x=0) and (y=0) are singular solutions.

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  • 2083 · Calculus MAT 101 · 4 marks

Find the pedal equation of the curve r2cos⁡2θ=a2r^2 \cos 2\theta = a^2.

Answer

For a polar curve (r=f(\theta)), the pedal equation is obtained from
[ p=r\sin\phi, ] where (\phi) is the angle between the radius vector and the tangent. Also, [ \tan\phi=\frac{r}{dr/d\theta}. ]

Given [ r^2\cos 2\theta=a^2. ]

Differentiate with respect to (\theta): [ 2r\frac{dr}{d\theta}\cos 2\theta+r^2(-2\sin 2\theta)=0 ] [ r\frac{dr}{d\theta}\cos 2\theta=r^2\sin 2\theta ] [ \frac{dr}{d\theta}=r\tan 2\theta. ]

Now, [ p=\frac{r^2}{\sqrt{r^2+\left(\frac{dr}{d\theta}\right)^2}} =\frac{r^2}{\sqrt{r^2+r^2\tan^2 2\theta}} ] [ p=\frac{r^2}{r\sec 2\theta}=r\cos 2\theta. ]

But from the curve, [ \cos 2\theta=\frac{a^2}{r^2}. ]

Hence, [ p=r\cdot \frac{a^2}{r^2}=\frac{a^2}{r}. ]

Therefore, the pedal equation is
[ \boxed{pr=a^2} ] or equivalently, [ \boxed{p=\frac{a^2}{r}}. ]

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  • 2083 · Calculus MAT 101 · 4 marks

Evaluate: lim⁡x→0(sin⁡xx)1x\lim_{x \to 0} \left( \frac{\sin x}{x} \right)^{\frac{1}{x}}.

Answer

Let
[ L=\lim_{x\to 0}\left(\frac{\sin x}{x}\right)^{1/x}. ] Take logarithm: [ \ln L=\lim_{x\to 0}\frac{1}{x}\ln\left(\frac{\sin x}{x}\right). ] Now, [ \ln\left(\frac{\sin x}{x}\right)=\ln(\sin x)-\ln x. ] So [ \ln L=\lim_{x\to 0}\frac{\ln(\sin x)-\ln x}{x}. ] This is of the form (\frac00), so applying L’Hospital’s rule: [ \ln L=\lim_{x\to 0}\left(\cot x-\frac1x\right). ] Now, [ \cot x-\frac1x=\frac{x\cos x-\sin x}{x\sin x}. ] Using expansions, [ x\cos x-\sin x=-\frac{x^3}{3}+O(x^5),\qquad x\sin x=x^2+O(x^4). ] Hence [ \ln L=\lim_{x\to 0}\frac{-\frac{x^3}{3}+O(x^5)}{x^2+O(x^4)} =\lim_{x\to 0}\left(-\frac{x}{3}+O(x^3)\right)=0. ] Therefore, [ \ln L=0 \implies L=e^0=1. ]

[ \boxed{\lim_{x\to 0}\left(\frac{\sin x}{x}\right)^{1/x}=1} ]

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  • 2083 · Calculus MAT 101 · 4 marks

Find the asymptotes of the curve (x−1)(x−2)(x+y)+x2+x+1=0(x - 1)(x - 2)(x + y) + x^2 + x + 1 = 0.

Answer

The given curve is
[ (x-1)(x-2)(x+y)+x^2+x+1=0. ]

Expanding: [ (x^2-3x+2)(x+y)+x^2+x+1=0 ] [ x^3+x^2y-3x^2-3xy+2x+x^2+x+1=0 ] [ x^3+x^2y-2x^2-3xy+3x+2y+1=0. ]

1. Oblique asymptote

Let the asymptote be (y=mx+c).

Highest-degree terms are [ x^3+x^2y=x^2(x+y). ] For the direction, put (y=mx): [ x^2(x+mx)=(1+m)x^3. ] So, [ 1+m=0 \implies m=-1. ]

Now substitute (y=mx+c) into the curve and equate the coefficient of (x^2) to zero.

Coefficient of (x^2) is [ c-3m-2. ] Putting (m=-1): [ c-3(-1)-2=0 ] [ c+3-2=0 \implies c=-1. ]

Hence the oblique asymptote is [ y=-x-1 ] or [ x+y+1=0. ]

2. Vertical asymptotes

Put (x=a) in the curve: [ (a-1)(a-2)(a+y)+a^2+a+1=0. ] For a vertical asymptote, the coefficient of (y) must vanish: [ (a-1)(a-2)=0. ] Thus, [ a=1,\quad a=2. ] At (x=1), the remaining term is (3\ne0), and at (x=2), it is (7\ne0). So both give vertical asymptotes.

Therefore, [ x=1,\qquad x=2. ]

Final answer

The asymptotes of the curve are [ \boxed{x=1,\qquad x=2,\qquad x+y+1=0.} ]

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  • 2083 · Calculus MAT 101 · 4 marks

State and proof Euler's theorem on homogeneous function of two variables on xx and yy.
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If u=tan⁡−1x3+y3x−y,x≠yu = \tan^{-1} \frac{x^3 + y^3}{x - y}, x \neq y, prove that x∂u∂x+y∂u∂y=sin⁡2ux \frac{\partial u}{\partial x} + y \frac{\partial u}{\partial y} = \sin 2u.

Answer

Euler’s theorem on homogeneous functions of two variables

Statement:
If (z=f(x,y)) is a homogeneous function of degree (n) in (x) and (y), i.e. [ f(tx,ty)=t^n f(x,y) ] for all (t>0), and (f) is differentiable, then [ x\frac{\partial z}{\partial x}+y\frac{\partial z}{\partial y}=nz. ]

Proof:
Let [ \phi(t)=f(tx,ty). ] By homogeneity, [ \phi(t)=t^n f(x,y). ] Differentiate both sides with respect to (t): [ \frac{d\phi}{dt}=x f_x(tx,ty)+y f_y(tx,ty). ] Also, [ \frac{d\phi}{dt}=n t^{n-1} f(x,y). ] Hence, [ x f_x(tx,ty)+y f_y(tx,ty)=n t^{n-1} f(x,y). ] Putting (t=1), we get [ x f_x(x,y)+y f_y(x,y)=n f(x,y), ] i.e. [ x\frac{\partial z}{\partial x}+y\frac{\partial z}{\partial y}=nz. ] Hence proved.


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Given [ u=\tan^{-1}\frac{x^3+y^3}{x-y},\qquad x\neq y. ] Let [ v=\tan u=\frac{x^3+y^3}{x-y}. ] The numerator (x^3+y^3) is homogeneous of degree (3), and the denominator (x-y) is homogeneous of degree (1). Therefore (v) is homogeneous of degree [ 3-1=2. ] By Euler’s theorem, [ x\frac{\partial v}{\partial x}+y\frac{\partial v}{\partial y}=2v. ] Now, since (u=\tan^{-1}v), [ \frac{\partial u}{\partial x}=\frac{1}{1+v^2}\frac{\partial v}{\partial x}, \qquad \frac{\partial u}{\partial y}=\frac{1}{1+v^2}\frac{\partial v}{\partial y}. ] Thus, [ x\frac{\partial u}{\partial x}+y\frac{\partial u}{\partial y}

\frac{1}{1+v^2}\left(x\frac{\partial v}{\partial x}+y\frac{\partial v}{\partial y}\right)

\frac{2v}{1+v^2}. ] Since (v=\tan u), [ \frac{2v}{1+v^2}

\frac{2\tan u}{1+\tan^2 u}

2\sin u\cos u

\sin 2u. ] Therefore, [ \boxed{x\frac{\partial u}{\partial x}+y\frac{\partial u}{\partial y}=\sin 2u}. ] Hence proved.

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  • 2083 · Calculus MAT 101 · 4 marks

Find the surface area of the solid generated by revolving the cycloid x=a(θ+sin⁡θ),y=a(1+cos⁡θ)x = a(\theta + \sin \theta), y = a(1 + \cos \theta) about its base.

Answer

For the cycloid x=a(θ+sin⁡θ), y=a(1+cos⁡θ)x=a(\theta+\sin\theta),\ y=a(1+\cos\theta), one arch is traced for −π≤θ≤π-\pi\le\theta\le\pi (since y=0y=0 at θ=±π\theta=\pm\pi), and its base is the xx-axis. The surface area of revolution about the base is

S=2π∫y ds,ds=(dxdθ)2+(dydθ)2 dθS=2\pi\int y\,ds,\qquad ds=\sqrt{\left(\frac{dx}{d\theta}\right)^2+\left(\frac{dy}{d\theta}\right)^2}\,d\theta

Here dxdθ=a(1+cos⁡θ)\dfrac{dx}{d\theta}=a(1+\cos\theta) and dydθ=−asin⁡θ\dfrac{dy}{d\theta}=-a\sin\theta, so

ds=a(1+cos⁡θ)2+sin⁡2θ dθ=a2+2cos⁡θ dθ=2acos⁡θ2 dθds=a\sqrt{(1+\cos\theta)^2+\sin^2\theta}\,d\theta=a\sqrt{2+2\cos\theta}\,d\theta=2a\cos\frac\theta2\,d\theta

Also y=a(1+cos⁡θ)=2acos⁡2θ2y=a(1+\cos\theta)=2a\cos^2\dfrac\theta2. Therefore

S=2π∫−ππ2acos⁡2θ2⋅2acos⁡θ2 dθ=8πa2∫−ππcos⁡3θ2 dθS=2\pi\int_{-\pi}^{\pi}2a\cos^2\frac\theta2\cdot2a\cos\frac\theta2\,d\theta=8\pi a^2\int_{-\pi}^{\pi}\cos^3\frac\theta2\,d\theta

Put u=θ/2u=\theta/2, so dθ=2 dud\theta=2\,du and the limits become −π/2-\pi/2 to π/2\pi/2. As cos⁡3u\cos^3u is even,

S=8πa2⋅2⋅2∫0π/2cos⁡3u du=32πa2⋅23S=8\pi a^2\cdot2\cdot2\int_0^{\pi/2}\cos^3u\,du=32\pi a^2\cdot\frac23

since ∫0π/2cos⁡3u du=23\displaystyle\int_0^{\pi/2}\cos^3u\,du=\frac23. Hence

S=64πa23S=\frac{64\pi a^2}{3}

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  • 2083 · Calculus MAT 101 · 4 marks

Evaluate ∬SF⃗⋅n^ dS\iint_S \vec{F} \cdot \hat{n} \, dS where F⃗=yzi⃗+xj⃗−2x2zk⃗\vec{F} = yz\vec{i} + x\vec{j} - 2x^2z\vec{k} and SS is the surface of the cylinder x2+y2=4x^2 + y^2 = 4 included in the first octant between z=0z = 0 and z=4z = 4.
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Use Stoke's theorem to evaluate F⃗=(2x−y)i⃗−yz2j⃗−y2zk⃗\vec{F} = (2x - y)\vec{i} - yz^2\vec{j} - y^2z\vec{k} where SS is the surface of the sphere x2+y2+z2=a2x^2 + y^2 + z^2 = a^2 above xyxy-plane and CC is a boundary.

Answer

First alternative

Take the outward normal to the cylinder x2+y2=4x^2+y^2=4. Parametrize the surface in the first octant as

x=2cos⁡θ,y=2sin⁡θ,z=z,0≤θ≤π2, 0≤z≤4x=2\cos\theta,\quad y=2\sin\theta,\quad z=z,\qquad 0\le\theta\le\frac\pi2,\ 0\le z\le4

The outward unit normal is n^=cos⁡θ i⃗+sin⁡θ j⃗\hat n=\cos\theta\,\vec i+\sin\theta\,\vec j and dS=2 dθ dzdS=2\,d\theta\,dz. On the surface

F⃗=2zsin⁡θ i⃗+2cos⁡θ j⃗−8zcos⁡2θ k⃗\vec F=2z\sin\theta\,\vec i+2\cos\theta\,\vec j-8z\cos^2\theta\,\vec k

so F⃗⋅n^=2zsin⁡θcos⁡θ+2sin⁡θcos⁡θ=2sin⁡θcos⁡θ (z+1)\vec F\cdot\hat n=2z\sin\theta\cos\theta+2\sin\theta\cos\theta=2\sin\theta\cos\theta\,(z+1). Therefore

∬SF⃗⋅n^ dS=∫0π/2 ⁣ ⁣∫044sin⁡θcos⁡θ (z+1) dz dθ=4⋅12⋅[z22+z]04=2(8+4)=24\iint_S\vec F\cdot\hat n\,dS=\int_0^{\pi/2}\!\!\int_0^4 4\sin\theta\cos\theta\,(z+1)\,dz\,d\theta=4\cdot\frac12\cdot\left[\frac{z^2}{2}+z\right]_0^4=2(8+4)=24

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By Stokes' theorem, ∮CF⃗⋅dr⃗=∬S(∇×F⃗)⋅n^ dS\displaystyle\oint_C\vec F\cdot d\vec r=\iint_S(\nabla\times\vec F)\cdot\hat n\,dS, where F⃗=(2x−y)i⃗−yz2j⃗−y2zk⃗\vec F=(2x-y)\vec i-yz^2\vec j-y^2z\vec k.

∇×F⃗=∣i⃗j⃗k⃗∂x∂y∂z2x−y−yz2−y2z∣=i⃗(−2yz+2yz)−j⃗(0−0)+k⃗(0+1)=k⃗\nabla\times\vec F=\begin{vmatrix}\vec i&\vec j&\vec k\\ \partial_x&\partial_y&\partial_z\\ 2x-y&-yz^2&-y^2z\end{vmatrix}=\vec i(-2yz+2yz)-\vec j(0-0)+\vec k(0+1)=\vec k

So (∇×F⃗)⋅n^ dS=k⃗⋅n^ dS=dx dy(\nabla\times\vec F)\cdot\hat n\,dS=\vec k\cdot\hat n\,dS=dx\,dy, the projection of dSdS on the xyxy-plane. The projection of the upper hemisphere is the disc x2+y2≤a2x^2+y^2\le a^2, hence

∬S(∇×F⃗)⋅n^ dS=∬x2+y2≤a2dx dy=πa2\iint_S(\nabla\times\vec F)\cdot\hat n\,dS=\iint_{x^2+y^2\le a^2}dx\,dy=\pi a^2

Check by the line integral: the boundary CC is the circle x=acos⁡t, y=asin⁡t, z=0x=a\cos t,\ y=a\sin t,\ z=0, on which F⃗⋅dr⃗=(2x−y) dx\vec F\cdot d\vec r=(2x-y)\,dx:

∮C(2x−y) dx=∫02π(2acos⁡t−asin⁡t)(−asin⁡t) dt=a2∫02πsin⁡2t dt=πa2\oint_C(2x-y)\,dx=\int_0^{2\pi}(2a\cos t-a\sin t)(-a\sin t)\,dt=a^2\int_0^{2\pi}\sin^2t\,dt=\pi a^2

∮CF⃗⋅dr⃗=πa2\oint_C\vec F\cdot d\vec r=\pi a^2

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  • 2083 · Calculus MAT 101 · 4 marks

Evaluate ∫0π∫0π(1+cos⁡θ)r3sin⁡θcos⁡θ dθ\int_0^{\pi} \int_0^{\pi(1+\cos \theta)} r^3 \sin \theta \cos \theta \, d\theta.

Answer

Assuming the intended double integral is
[ I=\int_0^\pi \int_0^{\pi(1+\cos\theta)} r^3\sin\theta\cos\theta,dr,d\theta, ] we evaluate as follows.

Inner integral: [ \int_0^{\pi(1+\cos\theta)} r^3,dr =\left[\frac{r^4}{4}\right]_0^{\pi(1+\cos\theta)} =\frac{\pi^4(1+\cos\theta)^4}{4}. ] So [ I=\frac{\pi^4}{4}\int_0^\pi (1+\cos\theta)^4\sin\theta\cos\theta,d\theta. ]

Put [ u=\cos\theta,\qquad du=-\sin\theta,d\theta. ] When (\theta=0), (u=1); when (\theta=\pi), (u=-1). Hence [ \int_0^\pi (1+\cos\theta)^4\sin\theta\cos\theta,d\theta =\int_{-1}^{1} u(1+u)^4,du. ] Now put (v=1+u), so (u=v-1): [ \int_{-1}^{1} u(1+u)^4,du =\int_0^2 (v-1)v^4,dv =\int_0^2 (v^5-v^4),dv. ] Thus [ \int_0^2 (v^5-v^4),dv =\left[\frac{v^6}{6}-\frac{v^5}{5}\right]_0^2 =\frac{64}{6}-\frac{32}{5} =\frac{64}{15}. ] Therefore, [ I=\frac{\pi^4}{4}\cdot \frac{64}{15} =\boxed{\frac{16\pi^4}{15}}. ]

So the value of the integral is
[ \boxed{\frac{16\pi^4}{15}}. ]

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  • 2083 · Calculus MAT 101 · 4 marks

Find the general and singular solution of y=px+ap1+p2y = px + \frac{ap}{\sqrt{1 + p^2}}.

Answer

The given equation is Clairaut’s equation: [ y=px+\frac{ap}{\sqrt{1+p^2}},\qquad p=\frac{dy}{dx}. ]

General solution

For Clairaut’s equation (y=px+f(p)), the general solution is obtained by replacing (p) by an arbitrary constant (c): [ \boxed{y=cx+\frac{ac}{\sqrt{1+c^2}}} ] where (c) is an arbitrary constant.

Singular solution

The singular solution is the envelope of the family [ y=cx+\frac{ac}{\sqrt{1+c^2}}. ] Differentiate with respect to (c): [ x+\frac{a}{(1+c^2)^{3/2}}=0. ] Let (c=\tan\theta). Then [ x=-a\cos^3\theta,\qquad y=a\sin^3\theta. ] Eliminating (\theta), [ x^{2/3}+y^{2/3}=a^{2/3}. ]

Hence the singular solution is [ \boxed{x^{2/3}+y^{2/3}=a^{2/3}} ] (for (a>0); otherwise use (|a|^{2/3})).

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  • 2083 · Calculus MAT 101 · 4 marks

Solve the d2ydx2−y=x2cos⁡x\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} - y = x^2 \cos x.
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Define complementary function and particular integral. Prove that 1(D−α)Q=eαx∫Qe−αx dx\frac{1}{(D - \alpha)} Q = e^{\alpha x} \int Q e^{-\alpha x} \, dx.

Answer

Solve

[ \frac{d^2y}{dx^2}-y=x^2\cos x ]

In operator form, [ (D^2-1)y=x^2\cos x. ]

Auxiliary equation: [ m^2-1=0 \Rightarrow m=\pm 1. ]

So the complementary function is [ y_c=C_1e^x+C_2e^{-x}. ]

Now, [ y_p=\frac{1}{D^2-1}x^2\cos x. ] Using (\cos x=\Re(e^{ix})), [ y_p=\Re\left[\frac{1}{D^2-1}x^2e^{ix}\right]. ] Since (D(e^{ix}v)=e^{ix}(D+i)v), [ \frac{1}{D^2-1}x^2e^{ix} =e^{ix}\frac{1}{(D+i)^2-1}x^2 =e^{ix}\frac{1}{D^2+2iD-2}x^2. ] Now, [ \frac{1}{D^2+2iD-2} =-\frac12\left(1-iD-\frac{D^2}{2}\right)^{-1} =-\frac12\left(1+iD-\frac{D^2}{2}+\cdots\right). ] Hence, [ \frac{1}{D^2+2iD-2}x^2 =-\frac12(x^2+2ix-1) =-\frac12(x+i)^2. ] Therefore, [ y_p=\Re\left[-\frac12e^{ix}(x+i)^2\right] =x\sin x+\frac{1-x^2}{2}\cos x. ]

Thus the general solution is [ \boxed{y=C_1e^x+C_2e^{-x}+x\sin x+\frac{1-x^2}{2}\cos x} ]


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Complementary function (CF):
The general solution of the homogeneous linear differential equation (f(D)y=0) is called the complementary function. It contains as many arbitrary constants as the order of the differential equation.

Particular integral (PI):
A solution of the non-homogeneous equation (f(D)y=Q(x)), obtained without arbitrary constants, is called the particular integral.
General solution (=) CF (+) PI.

Prove: [ \frac{1}{D-\alpha}Q=e^{\alpha x}\int Qe^{-\alpha x},dx ]

Let [ y=e^{\alpha x}\int Qe^{-\alpha x},dx. ] Differentiating, [ Dy=\alpha e^{\alpha x}\int Qe^{-\alpha x},dx+e^{\alpha x}Qe^{-\alpha x}. ] But [ e^{\alpha x}\int Qe^{-\alpha x},dx=y. ] So, [ Dy=\alpha y+Q. ] Thus, [ (D-\alpha)y=Q. ] Operating by (\frac{1}{D-\alpha}), [ y=\frac{1}{D-\alpha}Q. ] Hence, [ \boxed{\frac{1}{D-\alpha}Q=e^{\alpha x}\int Qe^{-\alpha x},dx} ] Proved.

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  • 2082 · Calculus - MAT-101 · 5 marks

Define a linear differential equation of first order. Explain the method of solving such equation. Reduce the equation dydx+2xy=x3y3\frac{dy}{dx} + 2xy = x^3 y^3 to linear form and hence solve it. [1+2+4]

Answer

1. Definition of a linear differential equation of first order

A first-order differential equation is said to be linear if the dependent variable yy and its derivative dydx\dfrac{dy}{dx} occur only in the first degree and are not multiplied together. Its standard form is

dydx+P(x) y=Q(x),\frac{dy}{dx} + P(x)\,y = Q(x),

where P(x)P(x) and Q(x)Q(x) are functions of xx alone (or constants). For example, dydx+2xy=x\dfrac{dy}{dx} + 2xy = x is linear, whereas dydx+2xy=x3y3\dfrac{dy}{dx} + 2xy = x^3y^3 is not linear, because yy appears in the third degree.

2. Method of solving

Step 1. Write the equation in the standard form dydx+Py=Q\dfrac{dy}{dx} + P y = Q.

Step 2. Find the integrating factor (I.F.)

I.F.=e∫P dx.\text{I.F.} = e^{\int P\,dx}.

Step 3. Multiply both sides of the equation by the I.F. The left-hand side then becomes the exact derivative of y⋅I.F.y\cdot\text{I.F.}:

ddx(y⋅e∫P dx)=Q e∫P dx.\frac{d}{dx}\bigl(y\cdot e^{\int P\,dx}\bigr) = Q\,e^{\int P\,dx}.

Step 4. Integrate both sides with respect to xx:

y⋅e∫P dx=∫Q e∫P dx dx+c.y\cdot e^{\int P\,dx} = \int Q\,e^{\int P\,dx}\,dx + c.

Step 5. Solve for yy by dividing by the I.F. This gives the general solution containing one arbitrary constant cc.

3. Reduction of dydx+2xy=x3y3\dfrac{dy}{dx} + 2xy = x^3y^3 to linear form and its solution

The given equation is of the Bernoulli type dydx+Py=Qyn\dfrac{dy}{dx} + P y = Q y^n with P=2xP = 2x, Q=x3Q = x^3, n=3n = 3.

Reduction to linear form. Divide throughout by y3y^3:

y−3dydx+2x y−2=x3.…(1)y^{-3}\frac{dy}{dx} + 2x\,y^{-2} = x^3. \qquad \dots (1)

Put

v=y−2⟹dvdx=−2y−3dydx⟹y−3dydx=−12dvdx.v = y^{-2} \quad\Longrightarrow\quad \frac{dv}{dx} = -2y^{-3}\frac{dy}{dx} \quad\Longrightarrow\quad y^{-3}\frac{dy}{dx} = -\frac{1}{2}\frac{dv}{dx}.

Substituting in (1):

−12dvdx+2x v=x3-\frac{1}{2}\frac{dv}{dx} + 2x\,v = x^3

dvdx−4x v=−2x3\boxed{\frac{dv}{dx} - 4x\,v = -2x^3}

This is a linear equation in vv and dvdx\dfrac{dv}{dx}, with P=−4xP = -4x and Q=−2x3Q = -2x^3.

Solving. The integrating factor is

I.F.=e∫−4x dx=e−2x2.\text{I.F.} = e^{\int -4x\,dx} = e^{-2x^2}.

Multiplying the linear equation by e−2x2e^{-2x^2}:

ddx(v e−2x2)=−2x3e−2x2.\frac{d}{dx}\left(v\,e^{-2x^2}\right) = -2x^3 e^{-2x^2}.

Integrating both sides:

v e−2x2=∫−2x3e−2x2 dx+c.v\,e^{-2x^2} = \int -2x^3 e^{-2x^2}\,dx + c.

To evaluate the integral, put t=−2x2t = -2x^2, so that dt=−4x dxdt = -4x\,dx, i.e. x dx=−dt4x\,dx = -\dfrac{dt}{4}. Then

∫−2x3e−2x2dx=∫(−2x2) e−2x2 (x dx)=∫t et(−dt4)=−14∫t et dt.\int -2x^3 e^{-2x^2}dx = \int (-2x^2)\,e^{-2x^2}\,(x\,dx) = \int t\,e^{t}\left(-\frac{dt}{4}\right) = -\frac{1}{4}\int t\,e^{t}\,dt.

Now ∫t etdt=et(t−1)\int t\,e^{t}dt = e^{t}(t-1), hence

−14 et(t−1)=−14e−2x2(−2x2−1)=14e−2x2(2x2+1).-\frac{1}{4}\,e^{t}(t-1) = -\frac{1}{4}e^{-2x^2}\left(-2x^2-1\right) = \frac{1}{4}e^{-2x^2}\left(2x^2+1\right).

Therefore

v e−2x2=14(2x2+1)e−2x2+cv\,e^{-2x^2} = \frac{1}{4}\left(2x^2+1\right)e^{-2x^2} + c

v=2x2+14+c e2x2.v = \frac{2x^2+1}{4} + c\,e^{2x^2}.

Replacing vv by y−2y^{-2}:

1y2=2x2+14+c e2x2\frac{1}{y^2} = \frac{2x^2+1}{4} + c\,e^{2x^2}

y2=42x2+1+4c e2x2\boxed{y^2 = \frac{4}{2x^2+1+4c\,e^{2x^2}}}

This is the required general solution of the given equation.

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  • 2082 · Calculus - MAT-101 · 4 marks

What is the pedal equation of a curve? Deduce its equation from Cartesian equation. [1+3]

Answer

Pedal equation. The pedal equation of a curve is a relation between pp, the perpendicular distance from the pole (origin) to the tangent at a point PP, and rr, the distance of PP from the pole. It has the form f(r,p)=0f(r, p) = 0.

Deduction from the Cartesian equation

Let the curve be f(x,y)=0f(x, y) = 0, with P(x,y)P(x, y) on it, the pole at the origin and the initial line along the xx-axis. Then

r2=x2+y2,tan⁡θ=yx.r^2 = x^2 + y^2, \qquad \tan\theta = \frac{y}{x}.

Let the tangent at PP make an angle ψ\psi with the xx-axis, so tan⁡ψ=y′=dydx\tan\psi = y' = \dfrac{dy}{dx}, and let ϕ\phi be the angle between the tangent and the radius vector OPOP. Then ϕ=ψ−θ\phi = \psi - \theta and

tan⁡ϕ=tan⁡ψ−tan⁡θ1+tan⁡ψtan⁡θ=y′−y/x1+yy′/x=xy′−yx+yy′.\tan\phi = \frac{\tan\psi - \tan\theta}{1 + \tan\psi\tan\theta} = \frac{y' - y/x}{1 + y y'/x} = \frac{xy' - y}{x + yy'}.

The perpendicular from the pole to the tangent is p=rsin⁡ϕp = r\sin\phi. Now

(xy′−y)2+(x+yy′)2=(x2+y2)(1+y′2)=r2(1+y′2),(xy' - y)^2 + (x + yy')^2 = (x^2 + y^2)(1 + y'^2) = r^2(1 + y'^2),

so

sin⁡ϕ=xy′−yr1+y′2⇒p=xy′−y1+y′2,p2=(xy′−y)21+y′2.\sin\phi = \frac{xy' - y}{r\sqrt{1 + y'^2}} \quad\Rightarrow\quad p = \frac{xy' - y}{\sqrt{1 + y'^2}}, \qquad p^2 = \frac{(xy' - y)^2}{1 + y'^2}.

To get the pedal equation of a given curve, find y′y' from its Cartesian equation, substitute it in this relation, and eliminate xx and yy using r2=x2+y2r^2 = x^2 + y^2 and the curve equation, leaving a relation between rr and pp only.

Check: for the circle x2+y2=a2x^2 + y^2 = a^2, y′=−x/yy' = -x/y gives p2=(x2+y2)2/y2(x2+y2)/y2=a2p^2 = \dfrac{(x^2+y^2)^2/y^2}{(x^2+y^2)/y^2} = a^2, i.e. p=ap = a.

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  • 2082 · Calculus - MAT-101 · 4 marks

Write down any seven indeterminate forms. Prove that lim⁡x→0tan⁡x−sin⁡xx3=12\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\tan x - \sin x}{x^3} = \frac{1}{2}. [2+2]

Answer

Seven indeterminate forms: 00,∞∞,0⋅∞,∞−∞,00,1∞,∞0.\frac{0}{0},\quad \frac{\infty}{\infty},\quad 0\cdot\infty,\quad \infty-\infty,\quad 0^0,\quad 1^\infty,\quad \infty^0.

Proof:

lim⁡x→0tan⁡x−sin⁡xx3=lim⁡x→0sin⁡xcos⁡x−sin⁡xx3=lim⁡x→0sin⁡x(1−cos⁡x)x3cos⁡x.\lim_{x\to 0}\frac{\tan x-\sin x}{x^3} =\lim_{x\to 0}\frac{\frac{\sin x}{\cos x}-\sin x}{x^3} =\lim_{x\to 0}\frac{\sin x(1-\cos x)}{x^3\cos x}.

Using (1-\cos x=2\sin^2\frac{x}{2}),

lim⁡x→0tan⁡x−sin⁡xx3=lim⁡x→0sin⁡x⋅2sin⁡2x2x3cos⁡x.\lim_{x\to 0}\frac{\tan x-\sin x}{x^3} =\lim_{x\to 0}\frac{\sin x\cdot 2\sin^2\frac{x}{2}}{x^3\cos x}.

Now,

sin⁡2x2=x24(sin⁡(x/2)x/2)2.\sin^2\frac{x}{2}=\frac{x^2}{4}\left(\frac{\sin(x/2)}{x/2}\right)^2.

So,

lim⁡x→0tan⁡x−sin⁡xx3=lim⁡x→0sin⁡xx⋅(sin⁡(x/2)x/2)2⋅12cos⁡x.\lim_{x\to 0}\frac{\tan x-\sin x}{x^3} = \lim_{x\to 0}\frac{\sin x}{x}\cdot \left(\frac{\sin(x/2)}{x/2}\right)^2\cdot \frac{1}{2\cos x}.

Since

lim⁡x→0sin⁡xx=1,lim⁡x→0sin⁡(x/2)x/2=1,lim⁡x→0cos⁡x=1,\lim_{x\to 0}\frac{\sin x}{x}=1,\qquad \lim_{x\to 0}\frac{\sin(x/2)}{x/2}=1,\qquad \lim_{x\to 0}\cos x=1,

we get

lim⁡x→0tan⁡x−sin⁡xx3=1⋅12⋅12⋅1=12.\lim_{x\to 0}\frac{\tan x-\sin x}{x^3} =1\cdot 1^2\cdot \frac{1}{2\cdot 1} =\frac{1}{2}.

Hence proved.

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  • 2082 · Calculus - MAT-101 · 4 marks

Trace the curve y2=(x−2a)3y^2 = (x - 2a)^3. OR Find all asymptotes of the curve x3+x2y−xy2−y3+x−y+1=0x^3 + x^2 y - x y^2 - y^3 + x - y + 1 = 0. [4]

Answer

Tracing y2=(x−2a)3y^2 = (x - 2a)^3

  1. Symmetry: only even powers of yy occur, so the curve is symmetric about the xx-axis.
  2. Origin: (0,0)(0,0) does not satisfy the equation (it gives 0=−8a30=-8a^3), so the curve does not pass through the origin.
  3. Intercepts: with y=0y=0, x=2ax=2a; the curve meets the xx-axis at (2a,0)(2a, 0). With x=0x=0, y2=−8a3<0y^2=-8a^3<0, so there is no real intersection with the yy-axis (taking a>0a>0).
  4. Region: y2≥0y^2\ge 0 requires (x−2a)3≥0(x-2a)^3\ge 0, so x≥2ax\ge 2a. No part of the curve lies to the left of x=2ax=2a.
  5. Tangent at (2a,0)(2a,0): shift the origin to (2a,0)(2a,0) to get y2=x3y^2=x^3. The lowest-degree term is y2=0y^2=0, so the tangent is y=0y=0 (the xx-axis), counted twice. This is a cusp at (2a,0)(2a,0) with the xx-axis as cuspidal tangent.
  6. Asymptotes: none. For large xx, y=±(x−2a)3/2y=\pm(x-2a)^{3/2} and y/x→∞y/x\to\infty, so the branches go off steeply with no asymptote.
  7. Shape: dydx=±32(x−2a)1/2≥0\dfrac{dy}{dx}=\pm\dfrac32(x-2a)^{1/2}\ge 0 for the upper branch, so yy increases as xx increases. Both branches go to infinity as x→∞x\to\infty.

Conclusion: the curve is a semi-cubical parabola, with a cusp at (2a,0)(2a,0), symmetric about the xx-axis, extending to the right of x=2ax=2a with the upper branch rising and the lower branch falling.

OR: Asymptotes of x3+x2y−xy2−y3+x−y+1=0x^3 + x^2y - xy^2 - y^3 + x - y + 1 = 0

The highest-degree terms are ϕ3(x,y)=x3+x2y−xy2−y3\phi_3(x,y)=x^3+x^2y-xy^2-y^3. Put x=1, y=mx=1,\ y=m:

ϕ3(m)=1+m−m2−m3=(1+m)(1−m2)=(1+m)2(1−m)\phi_3(m) = 1 + m - m^2 - m^3 = (1+m)(1-m^2) = (1+m)^2(1-m)

so the slopes are m=−1m=-1 (twice) and m=1m=1. The degree-1 terms give ϕ2=0\phi_2 = 0 and the next group is ϕ1=x−y\phi_1 = x - y, with ϕ0=1\phi_0=1.

Asymptote for the simple root m=1m=1: c=−ϕ2(1)ϕ3′(1)=0c = -\dfrac{\phi_2(1)}{\phi_3'(1)}=0 (since ϕ2≡0\phi_2\equiv0). So y=xy = x is an asymptote.

Asymptotes for the repeated root m=−1m=-1: cc satisfies

c22!ϕ3′′(−1)+c ϕ2′(−1)+ϕ1(−1)=0.\frac{c^2}{2!}\phi_3''(-1) + c\,\phi_2'(-1) + \phi_1(-1) = 0.

Here ϕ3(m)=(1+m)2(1−m)\phi_3(m) = (1+m)^2(1-m), so ϕ3′′(−1)=2(1−(−1))=4\phi_3''(-1) = 2(1-(-1)) = 4; ϕ2′=0\phi_2'=0; and ϕ1(−1)=1−(−1)=2\phi_1(-1) = 1-(-1) = 2. Hence

2c2+2=0⇒c2=−1,2c^2 + 2 = 0 \Rightarrow c^2 = -1,

which has no real value. So there are no real asymptotes for m=−1m=-1.

Result: the only real asymptote is y=xy = x, that is, x−y=0x - y = 0.

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  • 2082 · Calculus - MAT-101 · 4 marks

If z=cos⁡yxz = \frac{\cos y}{x} and x=u2−v,y=evx = u^2 - v, y = e^v, then find ∂z∂v\frac{\partial z}{\partial v}. OR If u=cos⁡−1x+yx+yu = \cos^{-1} \frac{x+y}{\sqrt{x} + \sqrt{y}}, show that x∂u∂x+y∂u∂y+12cot⁡u=0x \frac{\partial u}{\partial x} + y \frac{\partial u}{\partial y} + \frac{1}{2} \cot u = 0. [4]

Answer

First alternative

Given
[ z=\frac{\cos y}{x},\qquad x=u^2-v,\qquad y=e^v ] we need (\frac{\partial z}{\partial v}), treating (u) as constant.

By the chain rule, [ \frac{\partial z}{\partial v}

\frac{\partial z}{\partial x}\frac{dx}{dv} + \frac{\partial z}{\partial y}\frac{dy}{dv}. ]

Now, [ \frac{\partial z}{\partial x}=-\frac{\cos y}{x^2},\qquad \frac{\partial z}{\partial y}=-\frac{\sin y}{x}, ] and [ \frac{dx}{dv}=-1,\qquad \frac{dy}{dv}=e^v. ]

Therefore, [ \frac{\partial z}{\partial v}

\left(-\frac{\cos y}{x^2}\right)(-1) + \left(-\frac{\sin y}{x}\right)e^v ] [

\frac{\cos y}{x^2}-\frac{e^v\sin y}{x}. ]

Substituting (x=u^2-v) and (y=e^v), [ \boxed{ \frac{\partial z}{\partial v}

\frac{\cos(e^v)}{(u^2-v)^2}

\frac{e^v\sin(e^v)}{u^2-v} } ]


Second alternative

Given [ u=\cos^{-1}\left(\frac{x+y}{\sqrt{x}+\sqrt{y}}\right), ] show that [ x\frac{\partial u}{\partial x}+y\frac{\partial u}{\partial y}+\frac12\cot u=0. ]

Let [ w=\cos u=\frac{x+y}{\sqrt{x}+\sqrt{y}}. ] Put [ p=\sqrt{x},\qquad q=\sqrt{y}. ] Then [ w=\frac{p^2+q^2}{p+q}. ] This is homogeneous of degree (1) in (p,q). Hence, by Euler’s theorem, [ p\frac{\partial w}{\partial p}+q\frac{\partial w}{\partial q}=w. ]

Also, [ \frac{\partial w}{\partial x}

\frac{\partial w}{\partial p}\frac{dp}{dx}

\frac{1}{2p}\frac{\partial w}{\partial p}, ] and [ \frac{\partial w}{\partial y}

\frac{\partial w}{\partial q}\frac{dq}{dy}

\frac{1}{2q}\frac{\partial w}{\partial q}. ]

Thus, [ x\frac{\partial w}{\partial x}+y\frac{\partial w}{\partial y}

p^2\cdot \frac{1}{2p}\frac{\partial w}{\partial p} + q^2\cdot \frac{1}{2q}\frac{\partial w}{\partial q} ] [

\frac12\left(p\frac{\partial w}{\partial p}+q\frac{\partial w}{\partial q}\right)

\frac12 w. ]

Since (u=\cos^{-1}w), [ \frac{\partial u}{\partial x}

-\frac{1}{\sqrt{1-w^2}}\frac{\partial w}{\partial x}, \qquad \frac{\partial u}{\partial y}

-\frac{1}{\sqrt{1-w^2}}\frac{\partial w}{\partial y}. ]

Therefore, [ x\frac{\partial u}{\partial x}+y\frac{\partial u}{\partial y}

-\frac{1}{\sqrt{1-w^2}} \left(x\frac{\partial w}{\partial x}+y\frac{\partial w}{\partial y}\right) ] [

-\frac{1}{\sqrt{1-w^2}}\cdot \frac12 w

-\frac12\frac{w}{\sqrt{1-w^2}}. ]

But (w=\cos u), so [ \sqrt{1-w^2}=\sin u. ] Hence, [ x\frac{\partial u}{\partial x}+y\frac{\partial u}{\partial y}

-\frac12\frac{\cos u}{\sin u}

-\frac12\cot u. ]

Therefore, [ \boxed{ x\frac{\partial u}{\partial x}+y\frac{\partial u}{\partial y}+\frac12\cot u=0 } ] as required.

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  • 2082 · Calculus - MAT-101 · 4 marks

Find the volume of the solid formed by revolution of the curve y2=x2(a−x)y^2 = x^2 (a - x) about x-axis. [4]

Answer

Given: The curve is
[ y^2 = x^2(a-x) ]

To find: Volume of the solid formed by revolving the loop of the curve about the (x)-axis.


Step 1: Determine the limits of integration

The curve is symmetric about the (x)-axis. It meets the (x)-axis where (y=0): [ x^2(a-x)=0 \implies x=0,; x=a ] So the loop lies between (x=0) and (x=a).


Step 2: Use the volume formula

For revolution about the (x)-axis, [ V = \pi \int_{0}^{a} y^2 , dx ]

Substitute (y^2 = x^2(a-x)): [ V = \pi \int_{0}^{a} x^2(a-x) , dx ]


Step 3: Evaluate the integral

[ V = \pi \int_{0}^{a} (a x^2 - x^3) , dx ] [ = \pi \left[ \frac{a x^3}{3} - \frac{x^4}{4} \right]_{0}^{a} ] [ = \pi \left( \frac{a^4}{3} - \frac{a^4}{4} \right) ] [ = \pi a^4 \left( \frac{1}{3} - \frac{1}{4} \right) ] [ = \pi a^4 \left( \frac{4-3}{12} \right) ] [ = \frac{\pi a^4}{12} ]


Result: [ \boxed{V = \frac{\pi a^4}{12} \text{ cubic units}} ]

The volume of the solid generated by revolving the loop of the curve (y^2 = x^2(a-x)) about the (x)-axis is (\frac{\pi a^4}{12}) cubic units.

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  • 2082 · Calculus - MAT-101 · 4 marks

Use Stoke's theorem to evaluate ∫CF⃗⋅dr⃗\int_C \vec{F} \cdot d\vec{r}, where F⃗(x,y,z)=(y+y2)i⃗+(y+z2)j⃗+(z+x2)k⃗\vec{F}(x, y, z) = (y + y^2)\vec{i} + (y + z^2)\vec{j} + (z + x^2)\vec{k}, where C is the triangle with vertices (1,0,0), (0,1,0) and (0, 0, 1). OR State Stoke's theorem and use it to deduce ∫Cdr⃗=0\int_C d\vec{r} = 0. [4]

Answer

Solution (using Stoke’s theorem):

Let
[ \vec F=(y+y^2)\vec i+(y+z^2)\vec j+(z+x^2)\vec k. ] The curve (C) is the triangle with vertices
[ A(1,0,0),\quad B(0,1,0),\quad C(0,0,1), ] oriented as (A\to B\to C\to A). The surface (S) is the plane [ x+y+z=1 ] in the first octant. Its unit normal is [ \hat n=\frac{\vec i+\vec j+\vec k}{\sqrt3}. ] Also, [ d\vec S=\hat n,dS=(\vec i+\vec j+\vec k),dx,dy. ]

Now compute (\nabla\times\vec F): [ \nabla\times\vec F= \begin{vmatrix} \vec i&\vec j&\vec k\ \dfrac{\partial}{\partial x}&\dfrac{\partial}{\partial y}&\dfrac{\partial}{\partial z}\ y+y^2&y+z^2&z+x^2 \end{vmatrix} ] [ =\left(\frac{\partial}{\partial y}(z+x^2)-\frac{\partial}{\partial z}(y+z^2)\right)\vec i -\left(\frac{\partial}{\partial x}(z+x^2)-\frac{\partial}{\partial z}(y+y^2)\right)\vec j +\left(\frac{\partial}{\partial x}(y+z^2)-\frac{\partial}{\partial y}(y+y^2)\right)\vec k ] [ =(-2z)\vec i+(-2x)\vec j-(1+2y)\vec k. ]

Thus, [ (\nabla\times\vec F)\cdot(\vec i+\vec j+\vec k) =-2z-2x-1-2y =-1-2(x+y+z). ] On the plane (S), (x+y+z=1), so [ (\nabla\times\vec F)\cdot(\vec i+\vec j+\vec k)=-1-2(1)=-3. ]

By Stoke’s theorem, [ \int_C \vec F\cdot d\vec r =\iint_S(\nabla\times\vec F)\cdot d\vec S =\iint_D (-3),dx,dy, ] where (D) is the projection of (S) on the (xy)-plane: [ D:\ x\ge0,\ y\ge0,\ x+y\le1. ] The area of (D) is (\frac12). Hence [ \int_C \vec F\cdot d\vec r=-3\cdot \frac12=-\frac32. ]

[ \boxed{\int_C \vec F\cdot d\vec r=-\frac32} ]


OR

Stoke’s theorem:
Let (S) be an open surface bounded by a simple closed curve (C). If (\vec F) is a continuously differentiable vector field, then [ \oint_C \vec F\cdot d\vec r =\iint_S(\nabla\times\vec F)\cdot \hat n,dS, ] where (C) is traversed in the positive direction relative to the normal (\hat n) of (S).

To deduce [ \oint_C d\vec r=0, ] let (\vec a) be an arbitrary constant vector. Put (\vec F=\vec a). Then [ \nabla\times\vec a=0. ] By Stoke’s theorem, [ \vec a\cdot\oint_C d\vec r =\oint_C \vec a\cdot d\vec r =\iint_S(\nabla\times\vec a)\cdot \hat n,dS =\iint_S 0,dS=0. ] Since (\vec a) is arbitrary, we must have [ \oint_C d\vec r=0. ]

[ \boxed{\oint_C d\vec r=0} ]

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  • 2082 · Calculus - MAT-101 · 4 marks

Find the particular integral (P.I.) of the differential equation d2ydx2+P1dydx+P2y=eax\frac{d^2 y}{dx^2} + P_1 \frac{dy}{dx} + P_2 y = e^{ax}. Also, find the P.I. of the equation (D−2)2y=6e2x(D - 2)^2 y = 6e^{2x}. OR Solve (D2+3D+2)y=e2x(D^2 + 3D + 2)y = e^{2x}, given that y=1,dydx=0y = 1, \frac{dy}{dx} = 0 when x=0x = 0. [2+2]

Answer

First alternative

For the differential equation
(D2+P1D+P2)y=eax,(D^2+P_1D+P_2)y=e^{ax}, where D≡ddxD\equiv \frac{d}{dx}, let
f(D)=D2+P1D+P2.f(D)=D^2+P_1D+P_2.

The particular integral is found as follows:

  1. If f(a)≠0f(a)\ne 0,
    P.I.=eaxf(a).\text{P.I.}=\frac{e^{ax}}{f(a)}.

  2. If f(a)=0f(a)=0 but f′(a)≠0f'(a)\ne 0,
    P.I.=xeaxf′(a).\text{P.I.}=\frac{x e^{ax}}{f'(a)}.

  3. If f(a)=f′(a)=0f(a)=f'(a)=0 but f′′(a)≠0f''(a)\ne 0,
    P.I.=x2eaxf′′(a).\text{P.I.}=\frac{x^2 e^{ax}}{f''(a)}.

In general, for a repeated factor (D−a)n(D-a)^n,
P.I.=xnn!eax.\text{P.I.}=\frac{x^n}{n!}e^{ax}.

Now for
(D−2)2y=6e2x,(D-2)^2y=6e^{2x}, here f(D)=(D−2)2f(D)=(D-2)^2, so f(2)=0f(2)=0 and f′(2)=0f'(2)=0, but
f′′(2)=2.f''(2)=2. Hence

P.I.=6⋅x2e2xf′′(2)=6⋅x2e2x2=3x2e2x.\text{P.I.}=6\cdot \frac{x^2 e^{2x}}{f''(2)} =6\cdot \frac{x^2 e^{2x}}{2} =3x^2e^{2x}.

So,
P.I.=3x2e2x\boxed{\text{P.I.}=3x^2e^{2x}}


OR alternative

Solve
(D2+3D+2)y=e2x,(D^2+3D+2)y=e^{2x}, given y=1, dydx=0y=1,\ \frac{dy}{dx}=0 when x=0x=0.

Auxiliary equation:
m2+3m+2=0m^2+3m+2=0 (m+1)(m+2)=0(m+1)(m+2)=0 m=−1, −2.m=-1,\ -2.

So,
yc=C1e−x+C2e−2x.y_c=C_1e^{-x}+C_2e^{-2x}.

For P.I.,
f(D)=D2+3D+2.f(D)=D^2+3D+2. Since
f(2)=4+6+2=12≠0,f(2)=4+6+2=12\ne 0, P.I.=e2x12.\text{P.I.}=\frac{e^{2x}}{12}.

Therefore,
y=C1e−x+C2e−2x+e2x12.y=C_1e^{-x}+C_2e^{-2x}+\frac{e^{2x}}{12}.

Using y(0)=1y(0)=1:
C1+C2+112=1C_1+C_2+\frac{1}{12}=1 C1+C2=1112.(1)C_1+C_2=\frac{11}{12}. \quad (1)

Now,
y′=−C1e−x−2C2e−2x+16e2x.y'=-C_1e^{-x}-2C_2e^{-2x}+\frac{1}{6}e^{2x}.

Using y′(0)=0y'(0)=0:
−C1−2C2+16=0-C_1-2C_2+\frac{1}{6}=0 C1+2C2=16.(2)C_1+2C_2=\frac{1}{6}. \quad (2)

Subtracting (1) from (2):

C2=16−1112=212−1112=−34.C_2=\frac{1}{6}-\frac{11}{12} =\frac{2}{12}-\frac{11}{12} =-\frac{3}{4}.

Then from (1):

C1=1112+34=1112+912=53.C_1=\frac{11}{12}+\frac{3}{4} =\frac{11}{12}+\frac{9}{12} =\frac{5}{3}.

Hence the required solution is
y=53e−x−34e−2x+112e2x\boxed{y=\frac{5}{3}e^{-x}-\frac{3}{4}e^{-2x}+\frac{1}{12}e^{2x}}

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  • 2082 · Calculus - MAT-101 · 4 marks

Evaluate ∫01∫12x2y dy dx\int_0^1 \int_1^2 x^2 y \, dy \, dx [4]

Answer

[ \int_0^1 \int_1^2 x^2 y , dy , dx ]

First evaluate the inner integral with respect to (y):

[ \int_1^2 x^2 y , dy = x^2 \left[\frac{y^2}{2}\right]_1^2 ]

[ = x^2\left(\frac{4}{2}-\frac{1}{2}\right) = x^2\left(\frac{3}{2}\right) = \frac{3}{2}x^2 ]

Now evaluate the outer integral with respect to (x):

[ \int_0^1 \frac{3}{2}x^2 , dx = \frac{3}{2}\left[\frac{x^3}{3}\right]_0^1 ]

[ = \frac{3}{2}\cdot \frac{1}{3} = \frac{1}{2} ]

[ \boxed{\frac{1}{2}} ]

So,

[ \int_0^1 \int_1^2 x^2 y , dy , dx = \frac{1}{2} ]

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  • 2082 · Calculus - MAT-101 · 4 marks

Determine the order and degree of the differential equation with justification (if exist) (i) (d2ydx2)2+3(dydx)4+y=0\left(\frac{d^2 y}{dx^2}\right)^2 + 3\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^4 + y = 0 (ii) dydx+cos⁡(dydx)=0\frac{dy}{dx} + \cos\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right) = 0 [2+2]

Answer

(i)
[ \left(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}\right)^2+3\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^4+y=0 ]

  • Highest derivative present is (\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}), so
    [ \boxed{\text{Order}=2} ]

  • The equation is polynomial in all its derivatives. The highest derivative (\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}) has power (2), so
    [ \boxed{\text{Degree}=2} ]

Hence, order (=2), degree (=2).


(ii)
[ \frac{dy}{dx}+\cos\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)=0 ]

  • Highest derivative present is (\frac{dy}{dx}), so
    [ \boxed{\text{Order}=1} ]

  • The equation contains (\cos\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)), which is not a polynomial expression in (\frac{dy}{dx}). Therefore, the differential equation is not polynomial in its derivative, so its degree is not defined.

[ \boxed{\text{Degree does not exist}} ]

Hence, order (=1), degree is not defined.

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