Chapter 1
Calculus and Mathematical Foundations
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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 .
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Answer
Assuming the particle moves along the curve from (t=0) to (t=1):
[ \vec F=2xy,\vec i-3x,\vec j-5z,\vec k ]
Given curve:
[ \vec r(t)=t,\vec i+t^2,\vec j+t^3,\vec k ]
[ d\vec r=(1,\vec i+2t,\vec j+3t^2,\vec k),dt ]
Now,
[ \vec F(t)=2t(t^2)\vec i-3t,\vec j-5t^3\vec k ]
[ \vec F(t)=2t^3\vec i-3t\vec j-5t^3\vec k ]
Work done is
[ W=\int_C \vec F\cdot d\vec r ]
[ W=\int_0^1 (2t^3\vec i-3t\vec j-5t^3\vec k)\cdot(1\vec i+2t\vec j+3t^2\vec k),dt ]
[ W=\int_0^1 (2t^3-6t^2-15t^5),dt ]
[ W=\left[\frac{t^4}{2}-2t^3-\frac{5t^6}{2}\right]_0^1 ]
[ W=\frac12-2-\frac52=-4 ]
[ \boxed{W=-4\text{ units}} ]
So the total work done is (\boxed{-4}) units.
If the limits of (t) are not given, the general expression is
[ W=\frac{t^4}{2}-2t^3-\frac{5t^6}{2} ]
and the value depends on the interval of (t).
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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,\vec i-3x,\vec j+5z,\vec k ] Curve: [ x=t,\quad y=t^2+1,\quad z=2t^2,\quad t=0\to 1 ]
Formula: [ W=\int_C \vec F\cdot d\vec r =\int_C (F_x,dx+F_y,dy+F_z,dz) ]
Here, [ dx=dt,\quad dy=2t,dt,\quad dz=4t,dt ]
So, [ W=\int_0^1 \left[2xy,dx-3x,dy+5z,dz\right] ]
Substitute (x=t,\ y=t^2+1,\ z=2t^2): [ W=\int_0^1 \left[2t(t^2+1),dt-3t(2t,dt)+5(2t^2)(4t,dt)\right] ]
[ W=\int_0^1 \left(2t^3+2t-6t^2+40t^3\right)dt ]
[ W=\int_0^1 (42t^3-6t^2+2t),dt ]
[ W=\left[\frac{42t^4}{4}-\frac{6t^3}{3}+\frac{2t^2}{2}\right]_0^1 ]
[ W=\left[\frac{21}{2}t^4-2t^3+t^2\right]_0^1 ]
[ W=\frac{21}{2}-2+1 ]
[ W=\frac{21}{2}-1=\frac{19}{2} ]
[ \boxed{W=\frac{19}{2}\ \text{units}} ]
So, the total work done is (\boxed{\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 be defined on . Divide into subintervals by
Let and choose any point . Form the Riemann sum
If exists and is independent of the choice of partition and points , then this limit is called the definite integral of from to :
For equal subintervals, and , so
Fundamental theorem of integral calculus
If is continuous on and is an antiderivative of , i.e. , then Also,
Example:
Evaluation by the method of summation
Let Divide into equal parts, each of width Taking right endpoints , we get
Using ,
Now, Hence,
Therefore,
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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. The curvature of a curve at a point is the rate at which the tangent direction turns per unit arc length: , where is the angle the tangent makes with a fixed line and is the arc length.
Radius of curvature. It is the reciprocal of the curvature, ; it is the radius of the circle that touches the curve at the point with the same tangent and curvature.
For a polar curve ,
For : , .
This is constant, as expected, because is a circle of diameter through the pole. The expression in the question does not hold for this curve (at the circle has , not ); it appears to be a misprint for a different curve.
Right angle at the pole. The circle has the diameter along the initial line, with the pole. For any point on the curve, the angle in a semicircle gives . Also, the angle between the radius vector and the tangent satisfies , so . At the pole () the tangent is perpendicular to the initial line, which is the diameter .
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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 differential equation of the form
is called exact if there exists a function such that
Equivalently, it is exact when
Example:
is exact because
Its solution is .
Integrating factor:
If is not exact, then a multiplier such that
becomes exact is called an integrating factor.
Solve:
Rewrite as
Here
Check exactness:
Since they are not equal, the equation is not exact.
Take integrating factor
Then
Now
so the equation becomes exact.
Let the solution be . Then
Differentiate with respect to :
But this must equal , so
Hence
Therefore,
So the general solution is
Also, and 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
[ \frac{1}{p^2}=\frac{1}{r^2}+\frac{1}{r^4}\left(\frac{dr}{d\theta}\right)^2 ]
where (p) is the perpendicular distance from the pole to the tangent.
Given,
[ r^2\cos 2\theta=a^2 ]
[ r^2=a^2\sec 2\theta ]
Differentiate with respect to (\theta):
[ 2r\frac{dr}{d\theta}=a^2\cdot 2\sec 2\theta \tan 2\theta ]
[ \frac{dr}{d\theta}=\frac{a^2\sec 2\theta \tan 2\theta}{r} ]
Since (a^2\sec 2\theta=r^2),
[ \frac{dr}{d\theta}=r\tan 2\theta ]
Now,
[ \frac{1}{p^2}=\frac{1}{r^2}+\frac{1}{r^4}\left(r\tan 2\theta\right)^2 ]
[ \frac{1}{p^2}=\frac{1}{r^2}+\frac{\tan^2 2\theta}{r^2} ]
[ \frac{1}{p^2}=\frac{1+\tan^2 2\theta}{r^2} ]
[ \frac{1}{p^2}=\frac{\sec^2 2\theta}{r^2} ]
[ p^2=r^2\cos^2 2\theta ]
But from the given curve,
[ r^2\cos 2\theta=a^2 ]
Hence,
[ p=\frac{a^2}{r} ]
Therefore, the pedal equation is
[ \boxed{rp=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{\ln\left(\frac{\sin x}{x}\right)}{x}.
]
This is a (0/0) form. Using the expansion
[
\frac{\sin x}{x}=1-\frac{x^2}{6}+\frac{x^4}{120}-\cdots,
]
we get
[
\ln\left(\frac{\sin x}{x}\right)
=\ln\left(1-\frac{x^2}{6}+\cdots\right)
=-\frac{x^2}{6}+O(x^4).
]
Hence
[
\ln L=\lim_{x\to 0}\frac{-\frac{x^2}{6}+O(x^4)}{x}
=\lim_{x\to 0}\left(-\frac{x}{6}+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 curve is
[
F(x,y)=(x-1)(x-2)(x+y)+x^2+x+1=0.
]
Expanding,
[
F(x,y)=x^3+x^2y-2x^2-3xy+3x+2y+1.
]
1. Asymptotes parallel to the (y)-axis
Write (F(x,y)) as a polynomial in (y): [ F(x,y)=(x^2-3x+2)y+(x^3-2x^2+3x+1). ] For a vertical asymptote (x=k), the coefficient of the highest power of (y) must vanish: [ k^2-3k+2=0 ] [ (k-1)(k-2)=0 \implies k=1,;2. ] Hence the vertical asymptotes are [ \boxed{x=1,\qquad x=2.} ]
2. Oblique asymptote
Let the asymptote be [ y=mx+c. ] Substitute into (F(x,y)=0): [ F(x,mx+c)=x^3+x^2(mx+c)-2x^2-3x(mx+c)+3x+2(mx+c)+1. ] Collecting powers of (x), [ F(x,mx+c)=(1+m)x^3+(c-2-3m)x^2+(3-3c+2m)x+(2c+1). ] For an asymptote, the coefficients of (x^3) and (x^2) must vanish: [ 1+m=0 \implies m=-1, ] [ c-2-3m=0 \implies c-2+3=0 \implies c=-1. ] Thus the oblique asymptote is [ y=-x-1, ] or [ \boxed{x+y+1=0.} ]
Therefore, the asymptotes of the given curve are [ \boxed{x=1,\quad x=2,\quad 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), i.e.
[
f(tx,ty)=t^n f(x,y),
]
then
[
x\frac{\partial z}{\partial x}+y\frac{\partial z}{\partial y}=nz.
]
Proof:
Since (f) is homogeneous of degree (n),
[
f(tx,ty)=t^n f(x,y).
]
Differentiate both sides with respect to (t):
[
\frac{d}{dt}f(tx,ty)=nt^{n-1}f(x,y).
]
By the chain rule,
[
x f_x(tx,ty)+y f_y(tx,ty)=nt^{n-1}f(x,y).
]
Put (t=1):
[
x f_x(x,y)+y f_y(x,y)=n f(x,y).
]
Hence,
[
\boxed{x\frac{\partial z}{\partial x}+y\frac{\partial z}{\partial y}=nz}.
]
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}. ] Then [ u=\tan^{-1}v. ] Differentiating, [ \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}. ] Therefore, [ 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). ]
Now, [ v=\frac{x^3+y^3}{x-y} ] is a homogeneous function of degree (2), because numerator is of degree (3) and denominator is of degree (1). Hence, by Euler’s theorem, [ x\frac{\partial v}{\partial x}+y\frac{\partial v}{\partial y}=2v. ] So, [ x\frac{\partial u}{\partial x}+y\frac{\partial u}{\partial y}
\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. ] Thus, [ \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
The cycloid has one arch for
[
-\pi \le \theta \le \pi,
]
since (y=a(1+\cos\theta)\ge 0), and (y=0) at (\theta=\pm\pi).
Surface area generated by revolving about the base (x)-axis is [ S=\int 2\pi y,ds. ]
Given [ x=a(\theta+\sin\theta),\qquad y=a(1+\cos\theta), ] we have [ \frac{dx}{d\theta}=a(1+\cos\theta),\qquad \frac{dy}{d\theta}=-a\sin\theta. ] Thus [ ds=\sqrt{\left(\frac{dx}{d\theta}\right)^2+\left(\frac{dy}{d\theta}\right)^2},d\theta ] [ =a\sqrt{(1+\cos\theta)^2+\sin^2\theta},d\theta ] [ =a\sqrt{2+2\cos\theta},d\theta =2a\cos\frac{\theta}{2},d\theta. ]
Also, [ y=a(1+\cos\theta)=2a\cos^2\frac{\theta}{2}. ]
Therefore, [ S=\int_{-\pi}^{\pi}2\pi\left(2a\cos^2\frac{\theta}{2}\right) \left(2a\cos\frac{\theta}{2}\right)d\theta ] [ =8\pi a^2\int_{-\pi}^{\pi}\cos^3\frac{\theta}{2},d\theta. ]
Put (t=\frac{\theta}{2}), so (d\theta=2dt). Limits become (-\frac{\pi}{2}) to (\frac{\pi}{2}).
[ S=16\pi a^2\int_{-\pi/2}^{\pi/2}\cos^3 t,dt ] [ =16\pi a^2\left[\sin t-\frac{\sin^3 t}{3}\right]_{-\pi/2}^{\pi/2} ] [ =16\pi a^2\left(\frac{2}{3}+\frac{2}{3}\right) =\frac{64\pi a^2}{3}. ]
[ \boxed{S=\frac{64\pi a^2}{3}\text{ square units}} ]
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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
Let the cylindrical surface be parametrized by
[
x=2\cos\theta,\qquad y=2\sin\theta,\qquad z=z
]
where
[
0\le \theta\le \frac{\pi}{2},\qquad 0\le z\le 4.
]
The outward unit normal to the cylinder is [ \hat n=\cos\theta,\vec i+\sin\theta,\vec j, ] and [ dS=2,d\theta,dz. ]
Now [ \vec F=yz,\vec i+xz,\vec j-2x^2z,\vec k ] becomes [ \vec F=2z\sin\theta,\vec i+2z\cos\theta,\vec j-8z\cos^2\theta,\vec k. ]
Hence [ \vec F\cdot \hat n =2z\sin\theta\cos\theta+2z\cos\theta\sin\theta =4z\sin\theta\cos\theta. ]
Therefore, [ \iint_S \vec F\cdot \hat n,dS =\int_0^4\int_0^{\pi/2}4z\sin\theta\cos\theta\cdot 2,d\theta,dz ] [ =8\left(\int_0^4 z,dz\right)\left(\int_0^{\pi/2}\sin\theta\cos\theta,d\theta\right) ] [ =8\cdot 8\cdot \frac12=32. ]
[ \boxed{\iint_S \vec F\cdot \hat n,dS=32} ]
OR alternative
Given [ \vec F=(2x-y)\vec i-yz^2\vec j-y^2z\vec k. ]
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}\ 2x-y&-yz^2&-y^2z \end{vmatrix} =\vec k. ]
By Stokes’ theorem, [ \oint_C \vec F\cdot d\vec r
\iint_S (\nabla\times \vec F)\cdot \hat n,dS
\iint_S \vec k\cdot \hat n,dS. ]
For the sphere (x^2+y^2+z^2=a^2), the outward unit normal is [ \hat n=\frac{x\vec i+y\vec j+z\vec k}{a}. ] Thus [ \vec k\cdot \hat n=\frac{z}{a}. ]
Using spherical coordinates, [ z=a\cos\phi,\qquad dS=a^2\sin\phi,d\phi,d\theta, ] with [ 0\le \phi\le \frac{\pi}{2},\qquad 0\le \theta\le 2\pi. ]
So [ \oint_C \vec F\cdot d\vec r
\int_0^{2\pi}\int_0^{\pi/2} \frac{a\cos\phi}{a}\cdot a^2\sin\phi,d\phi,d\theta ] [
a^2\int_0^{2\pi}d\theta\int_0^{\pi/2}\cos\phi\sin\phi,d\phi ] [
a^2(2\pi)\left[\frac{\sin^2\phi}{2}\right]_0^{\pi/2}
\pi a^2. ]
[ \boxed{\oint_C \vec F\cdot d\vec r=\pi a^2} ]
If the boundary (C) is taken in the opposite direction, the sign becomes (-\pi a^2).
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- 2083 · Calculus MAT 101 · 4 marks
Evaluate .
Answer
Assuming the intended integral is
[
\int_0^{\pi}\int_0^{\pi(1+\cos\theta)} r^3\sin\theta\cos\theta,dr,d\theta
]
(the limits indicate the inner integration is with respect to (r)).
First integrate with respect to (r): [ \int_0^{\pi(1+\cos\theta)} r^3,dr =\left[\frac{r^4}{4}\right]_0^{\pi(1+\cos\theta)} =\frac{\pi^4}{4}(1+\cos\theta)^4. ]
So the integral becomes [ I=\frac{\pi^4}{4}\int_0^\pi (1+\cos\theta)^4\sin\theta\cos\theta,d\theta. ]
Let [ u=1+\cos\theta,\qquad du=-\sin\theta,d\theta,\qquad \cos\theta=u-1. ] When (\theta=0), (u=2); when (\theta=\pi), (u=0). Hence [ I=\frac{\pi^4}{4}\int_2^0 u^4(u-1)(-du) =\frac{\pi^4}{4}\int_0^2 (u^5-u^4),du. ]
Now [ I=\frac{\pi^4}{4}\left[\frac{u^6}{6}-\frac{u^5}{5}\right]_0^2 =\frac{\pi^4}{4}\left(\frac{64}{6}-\frac{32}{5}\right). ] [ \frac{64}{6}-\frac{32}{5} =\frac{32}{3}-\frac{32}{5} =\frac{160-96}{15} =\frac{64}{15}. ] Therefore [ I=\frac{\pi^4}{4}\cdot\frac{64}{15} =\frac{16\pi^4}{15}. ]
[ \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 of the form
[
y=px+f(p),\qquad f(p)=\frac{ap}{\sqrt{1+p^2}}.
]
General solution
Replace (p) by an arbitrary constant (c): [ \boxed{y=cx+\frac{ac}{\sqrt{1+c^2}}} ]
Singular solution
Differentiate the given equation partially with respect to (p): [ x+f'(p)=0 ] Now, [ f(p)=\frac{ap}{\sqrt{1+p^2}} ] [ f'(p)=a\frac{d}{dp}\left(\frac{p}{\sqrt{1+p^2}}\right) =a\cdot \frac{1}{(1+p^2)^{3/2}} ] Hence, [ x+\frac{a}{(1+p^2)^{3/2}}=0 ] [ x=-\frac{a}{(1+p^2)^{3/2}} ]
Put (p=\tan\theta). Then [ \sqrt{1+p^2}=\sec\theta ] So, [ x=-a\cos^3\theta ] Also, [ y=px+\frac{ap}{\sqrt{1+p^2}} ] [ y=\tan\theta(-a\cos^3\theta)+a\sin\theta ] [ y=-a\sin\theta\cos^2\theta+a\sin\theta =a\sin\theta(1-\cos^2\theta) =a\sin^3\theta ]
Thus the singular solution in parametric form is [ x=-a\cos^3\theta,\qquad y=a\sin^3\theta ] Eliminating (\theta), [ x^{2/3}+y^{2/3}=a^{2/3} ]
[ \boxed{\text{General solution: } y=cx+\frac{ac}{\sqrt{1+c^2}}} ] [ \boxed{\text{Singular solution: } x^{2/3}+y^{2/3}=a^{2/3}} ]
The singular solution is the envelope of the family of general solutions.
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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)
Given: [ (D^2-1)y=x^2\cos x ]
Complementary function (C.F.): [ D^2-1=0 \Rightarrow D=\pm 1 ] [ \text{C.F.}=C_1e^x+C_2e^{-x} ]
Particular integral (P.I.): [ \text{P.I.}=\frac{1}{D^2-1}x^2\cos x ] Using (\cos x=\Re(e^{ix})), [ \text{P.I.}=\Re\left[\frac{1}{D^2-1}x^2e^{ix}\right] ] Now, [ \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 ] [ =e^{ix}\left(-\frac12-\frac{i}{2}D+\frac14D^2\right)x^2 ] [ =e^{ix}\left(-\frac{x^2}{2}-ix+\frac12\right) ] Taking real part, [ \text{P.I.}=\left(\frac{1-x^2}{2}\right)\cos x+x\sin x ]
Hence the general solution is [ \boxed{y=C_1e^x+C_2e^{-x}+\left(\frac{1-x^2}{2}\right)\cos x+x\sin x} ]
OR
Complementary function:
The general solution of the homogeneous equation obtained by putting the right-hand side equal to zero is called the complementary function. It contains arbitrary constants equal to the order of the differential equation.
Particular integral:
Any solution of the non-homogeneous equation, containing no arbitrary constants, is called a particular integral.
General solution = C.F. + P.I.
Proof: [ \frac{1}{D-\alpha}Q=e^{\alpha x}\int Qe^{-\alpha x},dx ]
Let [ y=e^{\alpha x}\int Qe^{-\alpha x},dx ] Differentiate: [ \frac{dy}{dx}=\alpha e^{\alpha x}\int Qe^{-\alpha x},dx+e^{\alpha x}Qe^{-\alpha x} ] [ \frac{dy}{dx}=\alpha y+Q ] [ \frac{dy}{dx}-\alpha y=Q ] [ (D-\alpha)y=Q ] Therefore, [ 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 first-order linear differential equation
A differential equation of the first order is called linear if it can be written in the form
[ \frac{dy}{dx}+P(x)y=Q(x), ]
where (P(x)) and (Q(x)) are functions of (x) only, or constants.
It is linear in (y) and (\frac{dy}{dx}), i.e. (y) and (\frac{dy}{dx}) occur only in the first degree and are not multiplied together.
If (Q(x)=0), it is called homogeneous; otherwise it is non-homogeneous.
2. Method of solving a first-order linear differential equation
Write the equation in standard form:
[ \frac{dy}{dx}+P(x)y=Q(x). ]
Find the integrating factor:
[ \text{I.F.}=e^{\int P(x),dx}. ]
Multiply both sides of the equation by the integrating factor:
[ e^{\int P,dx}\frac{dy}{dx}+P(x)e^{\int P,dx}y=Q(x)e^{\int P,dx}. ]
The left-hand side becomes the derivative of (y) times the integrating factor:
[ \frac{d}{dx}\left(y,e^{\int P,dx}\right)=Q(x)e^{\int P,dx}. ]
Integrating both sides,
[ y,e^{\int P,dx}=\int Q(x)e^{\int P,dx},dx+C. ]
Hence the general solution is
[ y=e^{-\int P,dx}\left[\int Q(x)e^{\int P,dx},dx+C\right]. ]
3. Reduction of (\frac{dy}{dx}+2xy=x^3y^3) to linear form and solution
Given:
[ \frac{dy}{dx}+2xy=x^3y^3. ]
This is a Bernoulli equation of the form
[ \frac{dy}{dx}+P(x)y=Q(x)y^n, ]
with (P(x)=2x,\ Q(x)=x^3,\ n=3).
Divide throughout by (y^3):
[ y^{-3}\frac{dy}{dx}+2xy^{-2}=x^3. ]
Let
[ v=y^{-2}. ]
Then
[ \frac{dv}{dx}=-2y^{-3}\frac{dy}{dx}, ]
so
[ y^{-3}\frac{dy}{dx}=-\frac12\frac{dv}{dx}. ]
Substituting in the equation,
[ -\frac12\frac{dv}{dx}+2xv=x^3. ]
Multiplying by (-2),
[ \frac{dv}{dx}-4xv=-2x^3. ]
This is a first-order linear differential equation in (v), with
[ P(x)=-4x,\qquad Q(x)=-2x^3. ]
Its integrating factor is
[ \text{I.F.}=e^{\int -4x,dx}=e^{-2x^2}. ]
Multiplying the linear equation by (e^{-2x^2}),
[ e^{-2x^2}\frac{dv}{dx}-4xe^{-2x^2}v=-2x^3e^{-2x^2}. ]
[ \frac{d}{dx}\left(v e^{-2x^2}\right)=-2x^3e^{-2x^2}. ]
Integrating both sides,
[ v e^{-2x^2}=\int -2x^3e^{-2x^2},dx+C. ]
Put (t=x^2), so that (dt=2x,dx). Then
[ \int -2x^3e^{-2x^2},dx
-\int x^2e^{-2x^2}(2x,dx)
-\int t e^{-2t},dt. ]
Now,
[ \int t e^{-2t},dt=e^{-2t}\left(-\frac{t}{2}-\frac14\right). ]
Therefore,
[ -\int t e^{-2t},dt
e^{-2t}\left(\frac{t}{2}+\frac14\right). ]
Hence,
[ v e^{-2x^2}
e^{-2x^2}\left(\frac{x^2}{2}+\frac14\right)+C. ]
Multiplying by (e^{2x^2}),
[ v=\frac{x^2}{2}+\frac14+C e^{2x^2}. ]
Since (v=y^{-2}),
[ \frac{1}{y^2}=\frac{x^2}{2}+\frac14+C e^{2x^2}. ]
Thus,
[ y^2=\frac{1}{\frac{x^2}{2}+\frac14+C e^{2x^2}}. ]
Therefore,
[ \boxed{ y=\pm \frac{1}{\sqrt{\frac{x^2}{2}+\frac14+C e^{2x^2}}} } ]
where (C) is an arbitrary constant.
Also, (y=0) is a solution, which is excluded during the substitution (v=y^{-2}).
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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 the relation between , the perpendicular distance from the pole (origin) to the tangent at a point , and , the distance of from the pole.
Deduction from the Cartesian equation .
Let the tangent at make angle with the -axis and let make angle , so , . The angle between and the tangent is , and .
Since ,
Procedure. Substitute from into this expression for , then eliminate between , and the expression for . The result is a relation , the pedal equation.
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- 2082 · Calculus - MAT-101 · 4 marks
Write down any seven indeterminate forms. Prove that
. [2+2]
Answer
Seven indeterminate forms
The seven standard indeterminate forms are:
Prove that
[ \lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\tan x - \sin x}{x^3} = \frac{1}{2} ]
We have [ \tan x = \frac{\sin x}{\cos x} ] so [ \tan x - \sin x = \frac{\sin x}{\cos x} - \sin x = \sin x\left(\frac{1}{\cos x} - 1\right) = \frac{\sin x(1-\cos x)}{\cos x} ]
Therefore, [ \frac{\tan x - \sin x}{x^3}
\frac{\sin x(1-\cos x)}{x^3 \cos x} ]
Now write it as a product: [ \frac{\tan x - \sin x}{x^3}
\left(\frac{\sin x}{x}\right) \left(\frac{1-\cos x}{x^2}\right) \left(\frac{1}{\cos x}\right) ]
Taking the limit as , [ \lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin x}{x} = 1 ] [ \lim_{x \to 0} \frac{1-\cos x}{x^2} = \frac{1}{2} ] [ \lim_{x \to 0} \frac{1}{\cos x} = 1 ]
Hence, [ \lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\tan x - \sin x}{x^3}
1 \cdot \frac{1}{2} \cdot 1
\frac{1}{2} ]
[ \boxed{\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\tan x - \sin x}{x^3} = \frac{1}{2}} ]
Hence proved.
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- 2082 · Calculus - MAT-101 · 4 marks
Trace the curve . [4]
OR
Find all asymptotes of the curve . [4]
Answer
Trace of the curve
[
y^2=(x-2a)^3
]
Assume (a>0).
-
Symmetry
The equation contains (y) only as (y^2), so the curve is symmetric about the (x)-axis. -
Domain
[ y^2\ge 0 \implies (x-2a)^3\ge 0 \implies x\ge 2a. ] Hence no part of the curve lies to the left of the line (x=2a). -
Intercepts
Put (y=0): [ (x-2a)^3=0 \implies x=2a. ] So the curve meets the (x)-axis only at ((2a,0)).
For (x=0), (y^2=-8a^3<0), so there is no (y)-intercept. -
Special point and tangent
Near ((2a,0)), write (X=x-2a). Then [ y^2=X^3 \implies y=\pm X^{3/2}. ] Both branches meet at ((2a,0)), and the tangent there is the (x)-axis. Thus ((2a,0)) is a cusp. -
Asymptotes
As (x\to\infty), (y\sim x^{3/2}), so (y/x\to\infty). Therefore the curve has no asymptote. -
Shape
Parametrically, [ x=2a+t^2,\qquad y=t^3. ] For (t>0), we get the upper branch; for (t<0), the lower branch. The curve is symmetric about the (x)-axis and opens to the right.
Conclusion: The curve is a semicubical parabola with a cusp at ((2a,0)), symmetric about the (x)-axis, lying entirely to the right of (x=2a), and having no asymptote.
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- 2082 · Calculus - MAT-101 · 4 marks
If and , , then find . [4]
OR
If , show that . [4]
Answer
First option:
Given
[
z=\frac{\cos y}{x},\qquad x=u^2-v,\qquad y=e^u
]
Using the chain rule, [ \frac{\partial z}{\partial v}
\frac{\partial z}{\partial x}\frac{\partial x}{\partial v} + \frac{\partial z}{\partial y}\frac{\partial y}{\partial v} ]
Now, [ \frac{\partial z}{\partial x}=-\frac{\cos y}{x^2},\qquad \frac{\partial x}{\partial v}=-1 ] [ \frac{\partial z}{\partial y}=-\frac{\sin y}{x},\qquad \frac{\partial y}{\partial v}=0 ]
Therefore, [ \frac{\partial z}{\partial v}
\left(-\frac{\cos y}{x^2}\right)(-1) + \left(-\frac{\sin y}{x}\right)(0)
\frac{\cos y}{x^2} ]
Substituting (x=u^2-v) and (y=e^u), [ \boxed{\frac{\partial z}{\partial v}=\frac{\cos(e^u)}{(u^2-v)^2}} ]
Second option:
Let
[
v=\frac{x+y}{\sqrt{x}+\sqrt{y}},\qquad u=\cos^{-1}v
]
The function (v) is homogeneous of degree (\frac12), because [ v(tx,ty)=\frac{tx+ty}{\sqrt{tx}+\sqrt{ty}} =\sqrt{t},\frac{x+y}{\sqrt{x}+\sqrt{y}} =\sqrt{t},v(x,y) ]
By Euler’s theorem for homogeneous functions, [ x\frac{\partial v}{\partial x}+y\frac{\partial v}{\partial y}
\frac12 v ]
Since (u=\cos^{-1}v), [ \frac{\partial u}{\partial x}
-\frac{1}{\sqrt{1-v^2}}\frac{\partial v}{\partial x}, \qquad \frac{\partial u}{\partial y}
-\frac{1}{\sqrt{1-v^2}}\frac{\partial v}{\partial y} ]
Hence, [ x\frac{\partial u}{\partial x}+y\frac{\partial u}{\partial y}
-\frac{1}{\sqrt{1-v^2}} \left( x\frac{\partial v}{\partial x}+y\frac{\partial v}{\partial y} \right) ] [
-\frac{1}{\sqrt{1-v^2}}\cdot \frac12 v
-\frac12 \frac{v}{\sqrt{1-v^2}} ]
But (v=\cos u), so [ \frac{v}{\sqrt{1-v^2}}=\frac{\cos u}{\sin u}=\cot u ]
Thus, [ x\frac{\partial u}{\partial x}+y\frac{\partial u}{\partial y}
-\frac12 \cot u ]
Therefore, [ \boxed{x\frac{\partial u}{\partial x}+y\frac{\partial u}{\partial y}+\frac12 \cot u=0} ]
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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
The curve
[
y^2=x^2(a-x)
]
has a loop between (x=0) and (x=a), since (y=0) at (x=0) and (x=a).
Volume generated by revolving the loop about the (x)-axis is [ V=\pi\int_0^a y^2,dx ] [ =\pi\int_0^a x^2(a-x),dx ] [ =\pi\int_0^a (ax^2-x^3),dx ] [ =\pi\left[\frac{ax^3}{3}-\frac{x^4}{4}\right]_0^a ] [ =\pi\left(\frac{a^4}{3}-\frac{a^4}{4}\right) ] [ =\pi\left(\frac{a^4}{12}\right) ]
[ \boxed{V=\frac{\pi a^4}{12}} ]
So, the required volume is (\displaystyle \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
Stokes' theorem. Here , and is the triangle with vertices , traversed in that order (anticlockwise seen from outside, normal ). The surface is the triangular part of the plane bounded by .
Unit normal ; projecting onto the -plane, , so and, with ,
Over the triangle (area , , , ):
OR
Stokes' theorem: If is an oriented piecewise-smooth surface bounded by a simple closed piecewise-smooth curve (positively oriented) and has continuous partial derivatives, then
Take . Then so .
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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
. [2+2]
OR
Solve , given that , when . [4]
Answer
First part: P.I. of ((D^2+P_1D+P_2)y=e^{ax})
Let
[
\phi(D)=D^2+P_1D+P_2,\qquad D\equiv \frac{d}{dx}.
]
The auxiliary equation is
[
\phi(m)=m^2+P_1m+P_2=0.
]
The particular integral depends on whether (a) is a root of the auxiliary equation.
-
If (\phi(a)\neq 0): [ \text{P.I.}=\frac{1}{\phi(D)}e^{ax} =\frac{e^{ax}}{\phi(a)} =\frac{e^{ax}}{a^2+P_1a+P_2}. ]
-
If (\phi(a)=0) but (\phi'(a)\neq 0) (simple root): [ \text{P.I.}=\frac{xe^{ax}}{\phi'(a)} =\frac{xe^{ax}}{2a+P_1}. ]
-
If (\phi(a)=0) and (\phi'(a)=0) (double root): [ \text{P.I.}=\frac{x^2e^{ax}}{\phi''(a)} =\frac{x^2e^{ax}}{2}. ]
P.I. of ((D-2)^2y=6e^{2x})
Here
[
\phi(D)=(D-2)^2.
]
For (e^{2x}), we have (a=2).
[
\phi(2)=0,\qquad \phi'(2)=0,\qquad \phi''(2)=2.
]
So (a=2) is a double root. Hence
[
\text{P.I.}=\frac{6x^2e^{2x}}{\phi''(2)}
=\frac{6x^2e^{2x}}{2}
=3x^2e^{2x}.
]
[ \boxed{\text{P.I.}=3x^2e^{2x}} ]
OR: Solve ((D^2+3D+2)y=e^{2x}), (y(0)=1,\ y'(0)=0)
Auxiliary equation: [ m^2+3m+2=0 ] [ (m+1)(m+2)=0 ] [ m=-1,\ -2. ] So [ \text{C.F.}=C_1e^{-x}+C_2e^{-2x}. ]
For (e^{2x}), (a=2): [ \phi(2)=2^2+3(2)+2=4+6+2=12\neq 0. ] Thus [ \text{P.I.}=\frac{e^{2x}}{12}. ]
General solution: [ y=C_1e^{-x}+C_2e^{-2x}+\frac{e^{2x}}{12}. ]
Now apply initial conditions.
[ y(0)=C_1+C_2+\frac{1}{12}=1 ] [ C_1+C_2=\frac{11}{12}. \quad (1) ]
Differentiate: [ y'=-C_1e^{-x}-2C_2e^{-2x}+\frac{2e^{2x}}{12}. ] [ y'=-C_1e^{-x}-2C_2e^{-2x}+\frac{e^{2x}}{6}. ] At (x=0): [ -C_1-2C_2+\frac{1}{6}=0 ] [ C_1+2C_2=\frac{1}{6}. \quad (2) ]
Subtract (1) from (2): [ C_2=\frac{1}{6}-\frac{11}{12} =\frac{2}{12}-\frac{11}{12} =-\frac{9}{12} =-\frac{3}{4}. ] Then from (1): [ C_1=\frac{11}{12}+\frac{3}{4} =\frac{11}{12}+\frac{9}{12} =\frac{20}{12} =\frac{5}{3}. ]
Therefore, [ \boxed{y=\frac{5}{3}e^{-x}-\frac{3}{4}e^{-2x}+\frac{1}{12}e^{2x}} ]
This satisfies (y(0)=1) and (y'(0)=0).
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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 integrate 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) = \frac{3}{2}x^2 ]
Now integrate 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}} ]
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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 (\dfrac{d^2y}{dx^2}), so the order is 2.
- The equation is polynomial in derivatives. The highest-order derivative (\dfrac{d^2y}{dx^2}) occurs with power (2), so the degree is 2.
[ \boxed{\text{Order }=2,\quad \text{Degree }=2} ]
(ii)
[
\frac{dy}{dx}+\cos\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)=0
]
- Highest derivative present is (\dfrac{dy}{dx}), so the order is 1.
- The equation contains (\cos\left(\dfrac{dy}{dx}\right)), so it is not a polynomial equation in derivatives. Hence the degree is not defined.
[ \boxed{\text{Order }=1,\quad \text{Degree does not exist}} ]
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