Chapter 1
Calculus
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- 2083 · Calculus MAT 101 · 4 marks
Find the total work done in a moving particle in a force along the curve from to .
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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 along the curve from to . [4]
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Answer
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 .
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 is and subtend a right angle at the pole.
Answer
Curvature. If is the angle the tangent makes with a fixed line and is the arc length measured along the curve, the curvature at a point is the rate of turning of the tangent:
Radius of curvature. It is the reciprocal of the curvature:
It is the radius of the circle of curvature, which has the same tangent and curvature as the curve at that point.
For . Differentiating,
Also , so
This depends on the point (for example at and at ), so is not a constant for this curve.
Right angle at the pole. Squaring twice removes the roots:
This is a parabola with axis , vertex , focus and directrix . The pole (origin) lies on the directrix.
The curve touches the coordinate axes at and , since gives with there, and gives with the tangent vertical. The tangents from the pole are therefore the two axes and , and these meet at . 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 () passes through the focus .
Hence the curve is a parabola whose tangents from the pole are perpendicular, i.e. the chord of contact subtends a right angle at the pole, and its radius of curvature is .
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- 2083 · Calculus MAT 101 · 3 marks
Define exact differential equation with an example. What is integrating factor? Solve .
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 .
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: .
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 .
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 and .
OR
If , prove that .
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.
OR
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 about its base.
Answer
For the cycloid , one arch is traced for (since at ), and its base is the -axis. The surface area of revolution about the base is
Here and , so
Also . Therefore
Put , so and the limits become to . As is even,
since . Hence
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- 2083 · Calculus MAT 101 · 4 marks
Evaluate where and is the surface of the cylinder included in the first octant between and .
OR
Use Stoke's theorem to evaluate where is the surface of the sphere above -plane and is a boundary.
Answer
First alternative
Take the outward normal to the cylinder . Parametrize the surface in the first octant as
The outward unit normal is and . On the surface
so . Therefore
OR
By Stokes' theorem, , where .
So , the projection of on the -plane. The projection of the upper hemisphere is the disc , hence
Check by the line integral: the boundary is the circle , on which :
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- 2083 · Calculus MAT 101 · 4 marks
Evaluate .
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 .
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 .
OR
Define complementary function and particular integral. Prove that .
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} ]
OR
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 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 and its derivative occur only in the first degree and are not multiplied together. Its standard form is
where and are functions of alone (or constants). For example, is linear, whereas is not linear, because appears in the third degree.
2. Method of solving
Step 1. Write the equation in the standard form .
Step 2. Find the integrating factor (I.F.)
Step 3. Multiply both sides of the equation by the I.F. The left-hand side then becomes the exact derivative of :
Step 4. Integrate both sides with respect to :
Step 5. Solve for by dividing by the I.F. This gives the general solution containing one arbitrary constant .
3. Reduction of to linear form and its solution
The given equation is of the Bernoulli type with , , .
Reduction to linear form. Divide throughout by :
Put
Substituting in (1):
This is a linear equation in and , with and .
Solving. The integrating factor is
Multiplying the linear equation by :
Integrating both sides:
To evaluate the integral, put , so that , i.e. . Then
Now , hence
Therefore
Replacing by :
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 , the perpendicular distance from the pole (origin) to the tangent at a point , and , the distance of from the pole. It has the form .
Deduction from the Cartesian equation
Let the curve be , with on it, the pole at the origin and the initial line along the -axis. Then
Let the tangent at make an angle with the -axis, so , and let be the angle between the tangent and the radius vector . Then and
The perpendicular from the pole to the tangent is . Now
so
To get the pedal equation of a given curve, find from its Cartesian equation, substitute it in this relation, and eliminate and using and the curve equation, leaving a relation between and only.
Check: for the circle , gives , i.e. .
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- 2082 · Calculus - MAT-101 · 4 marks
Write down any seven indeterminate forms. Prove that . [2+2]
Answer
Seven indeterminate forms:
Proof:
Using (1-\cos x=2\sin^2\frac{x}{2}),
Now,
So,
Since
we get
Hence proved.
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- 2082 · Calculus - MAT-101 · 4 marks
Trace the curve .
OR
Find all asymptotes of the curve . [4]
Answer
Tracing
- Symmetry: only even powers of occur, so the curve is symmetric about the -axis.
- Origin: does not satisfy the equation (it gives ), so the curve does not pass through the origin.
- Intercepts: with , ; the curve meets the -axis at . With , , so there is no real intersection with the -axis (taking ).
- Region: requires , so . No part of the curve lies to the left of .
- Tangent at : shift the origin to to get . The lowest-degree term is , so the tangent is (the -axis), counted twice. This is a cusp at with the -axis as cuspidal tangent.
- Asymptotes: none. For large , and , so the branches go off steeply with no asymptote.
- Shape: for the upper branch, so increases as increases. Both branches go to infinity as .
Conclusion: the curve is a semi-cubical parabola, with a cusp at , symmetric about the -axis, extending to the right of with the upper branch rising and the lower branch falling.
OR: Asymptotes of
The highest-degree terms are . Put :
so the slopes are (twice) and . The degree-1 terms give and the next group is , with .
Asymptote for the simple root : (since ). So is an asymptote.
Asymptotes for the repeated root : satisfies
Here , so ; ; and . Hence
which has no real value. So there are no real asymptotes for .
Result: the only real asymptote is , that is, .
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- 2082 · Calculus - MAT-101 · 4 marks
If and , then find .
OR
If , show that . [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 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 , where , 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 . [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 . Also, find the P.I. of the equation .
OR
Solve , given that when . [2+2]
Answer
First alternative
For the differential equation
where , let
The particular integral is found as follows:
-
If ,
-
If but ,
-
If but ,
In general, for a repeated factor ,
Now for
here , so and , but
Hence
So,
OR alternative
Solve
given when .
Auxiliary equation:
So,
For P.I.,
Since
Therefore,
Using :
Now,
Using :
Subtracting (1) from (2):
Then from (1):
Hence the required solution is
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- 2082 · Calculus - MAT-101 · 4 marks
Evaluate [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) (ii) [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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