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Mathematics (311)

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Mathematics (311)
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Complete step-by-step mathematical derivations, vector proofs, coordinate geometry formulas, calculus optimizations, and visual SVG geometry for all 45 compulsory questions with every OR alternative solved.

Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 100 Total Questions: 45 Verified Solutions
100/100 Target Score 45 Questions
20 MCQs
Q21–29 Objective
Sec B: VSA (2M) & SA (4M)
Q44–45 LA (6M)

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  1. Write your Roll Number on the top cover of the answer book and question paper.
  2. Verify that the question paper contains 45 questions in serial order.
  3. Code Number 71/SS/311 and Set A1 must be written clearly on the title page of the answer book.
  4. Use of calculators or log tables without permission is not permitted. All rough work must be done in the designated rough space.
Marking Scheme Breakdown
  • • Section A (Q1 to Q20): MCQs (1 Mark each = 20 Marks)
  • • Section A (Q21 to Q29): Objective Type (24 Marks total: Q21–24 @ 2M, Q25–28 @ 4M, Q29 @ 6M)
  • • Section B (Q30 to Q38): Very Short Answer (2 Marks each = 18 Marks)
  • • Section B (Q39 to Q43): Short Answer (4 Marks each = 20 Marks)
  • • Section B (Q44 to Q45): Long Answer (6 Marks each = 12 Marks)
  • • Total Marks: 100 Marks | All 45 questions are compulsory.
Time Schedule & Internal Choice

Reading Time: 15 minutes prior to commencement.
Examination Duration: 3 Hours (180 minutes).
Internal Choices: Provided in Q31, Q32, Q33, Q36, Q39, Q41, Q43, Q44, and Q45. All choices are fully solved below with exhaustive derivations.

Section A

Multiple Choice Questions (Q1 to Q20)

[1 × 20 = 20 Marks]
Q. 01 Coordinate Geometry • Straight Lines
[1 Mark]

Slope of a line which cuts off intercepts of equal length on the positive sides of two axes is:

(A) \(-1\)
(B) \(1\)
(C) \(0\)
(D) \(2\)
Verified Solution • Option (A) Reviewed

Ans. (A) \(-1\)
Derivation: Let the intercept on each coordinate axis be \(a\), where \(a > 0\). Using the standard intercept form of a line: \[\frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{a} = 1 \implies x + y = a \implies y = -x + a\] Comparing with the slope-intercept form \(y = mx + c\), we obtain the slope \(m = -1\).

Q. 02 Coordinate Geometry • Foot of Perpendicular
[1 Mark]

The coordinates of the foot of the perpendicular drawn from the point \((2, 3)\) on the line \(y = 3x + 4\) is:

(A) \(\left(\frac{37}{10}, -\frac{1}{10}\right)\)
(B) \(\left(-\frac{1}{10}, \frac{37}{10}\right)\)
(C) \(\left(\frac{10}{37}, -10\right)\)
(D) \(\left(\frac{2}{3}, -\frac{1}{3}\right)\)
Verified Solution • Option (B)

Ans. (B) \(\left(-\frac{1}{10}, \frac{37}{10}\right)\)
Derivation: The line equation in standard form \(Ax + By + C = 0\) is \(3x - y + 4 = 0\), so \(A = 3, B = -1, C = 4\).
For point \((x_1, y_1) = (2, 3)\), the foot \((h, k)\) satisfies: \[\frac{h - x_1}{A} = \frac{k - y_1}{B} = -\frac{Ax_1 + By_1 + C}{A^2 + B^2}\] \[Ax_1 + By_1 + C = 3(2) - (3) + 4 = 7, \quad A^2 + B^2 = 3^2 + (-1)^2 = 10\] \[\frac{h - 2}{3} = \frac{k - 3}{-1} = -\frac{7}{10} \implies h = 2 - \frac{21}{10} = -\frac{1}{10}, \quad k = 3 + \frac{7}{10} = \frac{37}{10}\]

Q. 03 Conics • Circles
[1 Mark]

If a circle passes through the points \((0, 0)\), \((a, 0)\) and \((0, b)\), then the centre of the circle is:

(A) \((a, b)\)
(B) \(\left(-\frac{a}{2}, -\frac{b}{2}\right)\)
(C) \((-a, -b)\)
(D) \(\left(\frac{a}{2}, \frac{b}{2}\right)\)
Ans. (D) \(\left(\frac{a}{2}, \frac{b}{2}\right)\)

Derivation: The triangle formed by \(O(0, 0)\), \(A(a, 0)\), and \(B(0, b)\) is a right-angled triangle with \(\angle AOB = 90^\circ\). By Thales' theorem, the hypotenuse segment joining \((a, 0)\) and \((0, b)\) is a diameter of the circumcircle. The centre is the midpoint of the diameter: \[\text{Centre} = \left(\frac{a + 0}{2}, \frac{0 + b}{2}\right) = \left(\frac{a}{2}, \frac{b}{2}\right)\]

Q. 04 Conics • Ellipse
[1 Mark]

The length of latus rectum of an ellipse \(3x^2 + y^2 = 12\) is:

(A) \(8\)
(B) \(4\)
(C) \(\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}}\)
(D) \(\frac{4}{\sqrt{3}}\)
Ans. (D) \(\frac{4}{\sqrt{3}}\)

Derivation: Divide by 12: \(\frac{x^2}{4} + \frac{y^2}{12} = 1\). Here \(a^2 = 4 \implies a = 2\) and \(b^2 = 12 \implies b = \sqrt{12} = 2\sqrt{3}\).
Since \(b > a\), the major axis is along the \(y\)-axis. The length of latus rectum is: \[\text{L.R.} = \frac{2a^2}{b} = \frac{2(4)}{2\sqrt{3}} = \frac{4}{\sqrt{3}}\]

Q. 05 Conics • Parabola
[1 Mark]

The equation of a parabola whose vertex is \((-3, 0)\) and directrix is \(x + 5 = 0\), is:

(A) \(x^2 = 8(y + 3)\)
(B) \(y^2 = 8(x + 3)\)
(C) \(x^2 = -8(y + 3)\)
(D) \(y^2 = -8(x + 3)\)
Ans. (B) \(y^2 = 8(x + 3)\)

Derivation: Vertex \((h, k) = (-3, 0)\) and vertical directrix \(x = -5\). Since the directrix is to the left of the vertex, the axis of the parabola is the line \(y = 0\) (\(x\)-axis) and it opens to the right. Distance \(a = |-3 - (-5)| = 2\). \[(y - k)^2 = 4a(x - h) \implies (y - 0)^2 = 4(2)(x - (-3)) \implies y^2 = 8(x + 3)\]

Q. 06 Algebra • Matrices
[1 Mark]

If \(\begin{bmatrix} 4 & 3 \\ x & 5 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} y & z \\ 1 & 5 \end{bmatrix}\), then:

(A) \(x = 1, y = 3, z = 4\)
(B) \(x = 1, y = 4, z = 3\)
(C) \(x = 3, y = 1, z = 4\)
(D) \(x = 3, y = 4, z = 1\)
Ans. (B) \(x = 1, y = 4, z = 3\)

Derivation: Equating corresponding matrix entries: \(y = 4\) (\(a_{11}\)), \(z = 3\) (\(a_{12}\)), and \(x = 1\) (\(a_{21}\)). Thus \(x = 1, y = 4, z = 3\).

Q. 07 Algebra • Matrix Elements
[1 Mark]

In the matrix \(A = (a_{ij}) = \begin{bmatrix} 0 & 6 & 3 \\ -6 & -3 & 4 \\ 2 & -2 & 0 \end{bmatrix}\), the value of \(a_{13} a_{23} + a_{31}\) is:

(A) \(0\)
(B) \(12\)
(C) \(-4\)
(D) \(14\)
Ans. (D) \(14\)

Derivation: Reading entries: \(a_{13} = 3\) (row 1, col 3), \(a_{23} = 4\) (row 2, col 3), and \(a_{31} = 2\) (row 3, col 1). \[a_{13} a_{23} + a_{31} = (3)(4) + 2 = 12 + 2 = 14\]

Q. 08 Algebra • Determinants & Cofactors
[1 Mark]

The cofactor of \(a_{23}\) in the determinant \(\begin{vmatrix} 1 & 0 & 4 \\ 3 & 5 & -1 \\ 0 & 1 & 2 \end{vmatrix}\) is:

(A) \(1\)
(B) \(-1\)
(C) \(2\)
(D) \(4\)
Ans. (B) \(-1\)

Derivation: The minor \(M_{23}\) is formed by deleting row 2 and column 3: \[M_{23} = \begin{vmatrix} 1 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 \end{vmatrix} = (1)(1) - (0)(0) = 1\] Cofactor \(C_{23} = (-1)^{2+3} M_{23} = -1(1) = -1\).

Q. 09 Functions • Injectivity & Surjectivity
[1 Mark]

If \(f: \mathbb{R} \to \mathbb{R}\) is defined as \(f(x) = x^4\), then:

(A) \(f\) is one-one and onto
(B) \(f\) is many-one and onto
(C) \(f\) is one-one but not onto
(D) \(f\) is neither one-one nor onto
Ans. (D) \(f\) is neither one-one nor onto

Derivation:
• One-one check: \(f(1) = 1^4 = 1\) and \(f(-1) = (-1)^4 = 1\). Since \(1 \ne -1\) but \(f(1) = f(-1)\), \(f\) is not one-one.
• Onto check: For any \(x \in \mathbb{R}\), \(x^4 \ge 0\). The range is \([0, \infty) \ne \mathbb{R}\) (codomain). Negative numbers have no pre-image. Thus \(f\) is not onto.

Q. 10 Functions • Composition of Functions
[1 Mark]

If \(f(x) = x^2 + 2\) and \(g(x) = 1 - \frac{1}{1-x}\ (x \ne 1)\), then \(fog(x)\) is:

(A) \(x\)
(B) \(x^4 + 4x^2 + 6\)
(C) \(\frac{x^2}{(1-x)^2} + 2\)
(D) \(\frac{x^2+2}{x^2+1}\)
Ans. (C) \(\frac{x^2}{(1-x)^2} + 2\)

Derivation: \(g(x) = 1 - \frac{1}{1-x} = \frac{1 - x - 1}{1 - x} = \frac{-x}{1 - x}\). \[fog(x) = f(g(x)) = (g(x))^2 + 2 = \left(\frac{-x}{1-x}\right)^2 + 2 = \frac{x^2}{(1-x)^2} + 2\]

Q. 11 Relations • Equivalence Properties
[1 Mark]

The relation \(R\) in the set \(A = \{1, 2, 3\}\) given by \(R = \{(1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3), (1, 2), (2, 3)\}\) is:

(A) reflexive only
(B) symmetric only
(C) transitive only
(D) symmetric & transitive
Ans. (A) reflexive only

Derivation:
• \((1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3) \in R \implies R\) is reflexive.
• \((1, 2) \in R\) but \((2, 1) \notin R \implies R\) is not symmetric.
• \((1, 2) \in R\) and \((2, 3) \in R\) but \((1, 3) \notin R \implies R\) is not transitive.

Q. 12 Algebra • Binary Operations
[1 Mark]

If a binary operation \(*\) is defined on the set \(\mathbb{R}^+\) as \(a * b = \frac{ab}{3}\) for all \(a, b \in \mathbb{R}^+\), then the value of \((2 * 3) * 5\) is:

(A) \(7\)
(B) \(10\)
(C) \(\frac{13}{3}\)
(D) \(\frac{10}{3}\)
Ans. (D) \(\frac{10}{3}\)

Derivation: First, \(2 * 3 = \frac{2 \times 3}{3} = 2\). Next, \((2 * 3) * 5 = 2 * 5 = \frac{2 \times 5}{3} = \frac{10}{3}\).

Q. 13 Calculus • Chain Rule Differentiation
[1 Mark]

If \(y = \log(2x + 3)\), then \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) is:

(A) \(\frac{1}{2x+3}\)
(B) \((2x+3)^2\)
(C) \(\frac{2}{2x+3}\)
(D) \(\frac{1}{2(2x+3)}\)
Ans. (C) \(\frac{2}{2x+3}\)

Derivation: \(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{1}{2x+3} \cdot \frac{d}{dx}(2x+3) = \frac{2}{2x+3}\).

Q. 14 Calculus • Trigonometric Derivatives
[1 Mark]

The derivative of \(y = \sin^3 x\) w.r.t. \(x\) is:

(A) \(\cos^3 x\)
(B) \(3\sin^2 x\)
(C) \(\sin^2 x \cos x\)
(D) \(3\sin^2 x \cos x\)
Ans. (D) \(3\sin^2 x \cos x\)

Derivation: Using the power chain rule: \(\frac{d}{dx}[(\sin x)^3] = 3\sin^2 x \cdot \frac{d}{dx}(\sin x) = 3\sin^2 x \cos x\).

Q. 15 Vector Algebra • Physical Quantities
[1 Mark]

Which of the following is a vector quantity?

(A) Distance
(B) Velocity
(C) Time period
(D) Work done
Ans. (B) Velocity

Derivation: Distance, time, and work done (\(W = \vec{F}\cdot\vec{d}\)) are scalar quantities having only magnitude. Velocity possesses both magnitude and spatial direction; hence it is a vector quantity.

Q. 16 Vector Algebra • Unit Vector
[1 Mark]

A unit vector in the direction of the vector \(\vec{a} = 2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + \hat{k}\) is:

(A) \(\hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k}\)
(B) \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{6}}(2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + \hat{k})\)
(C) \(5(2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + \hat{k})\)
(D) \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{14}}(2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + \hat{k})\)
Ans. (D) \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{14}}(2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + \hat{k})\)

Derivation: Magnitude \(|\vec{a}| = \sqrt{2^2 + 3^2 + 1^2} = \sqrt{4 + 9 + 1} = \sqrt{14}\). \[\hat{a} = \frac{\vec{a}}{|\vec{a}|} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{14}}(2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + \hat{k})\]

Q. 17 Vector Algebra • Parallelogram Addition
[1 Mark]

If \(OACB\) is a parallelogram with \(\vec{OC} = \vec{a}\) and \(\vec{AB} = \vec{b}\), then \(\vec{OA}\) is equal to:

O A C B OC = a AB = b
(A) \(\vec{a} + \vec{b}\)
(B) \(\vec{a} - \vec{b}\)
(C) \(\frac{1}{2}(\vec{a} - \vec{b})\)
(D) \(\frac{1}{2}(\vec{b} - \vec{a})\)
Ans. (C) \(\frac{1}{2}(\vec{a} - \vec{b})\)

Derivation: In parallelogram \(OACB\), diagonal \(\vec{OC} = \vec{OA} + \vec{OB} \implies \vec{a} = \vec{OA} + \vec{OB}\) (1).
Vector \(\vec{AB} = \vec{OB} - \vec{OA} \implies \vec{b} = \vec{OB} - \vec{OA}\) (2).
Subtract (2) from (1): \(\vec{a} - \vec{b} = 2\vec{OA} \implies \vec{OA} = \frac{1}{2}(\vec{a} - \vec{b})\).

Q. 18 Differential Equations • Degree & Order
[1 Mark]

The degree of the differential equation \(\frac{d^3y}{dx^3} + 3\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2 = y^2 \log\left(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}\right)\) is:

(A) \(2\)
(B) \(3\)
(C) \(5\)
(D) not defined
Ans. (D) not defined

Derivation: The degree of a differential equation is the power of the highest order derivative when it is expressible as a polynomial in derivatives. Due to the term \(\log\left(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}\right)\), it cannot be written as a polynomial in derivatives; hence the degree is not defined.

Q. 19 Calculus • Definite Integrals
[1 Mark]

\(\int_{0}^{1} \frac{x}{x^2 + 1}\,dx\) is equal to:

(A) \(\frac{1}{2}\)
(B) \(\log 2\)
(C) \(2\log 2\)
(D) \(\frac{1}{2}\log 2\)
Ans. (D) \(\frac{1}{2}\log 2\)

Derivation: Substitute \(t = x^2 + 1 \implies dt = 2x\,dx \implies x\,dx = \frac{dt}{2}\).
When \(x = 0 \to t = 1\); when \(x = 1 \to t = 2\). \[\int_{1}^{2} \frac{dt/2}{t} = \frac{1}{2}[\log t]_1^2 = \frac{1}{2}(\log 2 - \log 1) = \frac{1}{2}\log 2\]

Q. 20 Mathematical Reasoning • Conditional Logic
[1 Mark]

Converse of the statement "if a number is divisible by 9, then it is divisible by 3" is:

(A) if a number is divisible by 3, then it is divisible by 9
(B) if a number is divisible by 9, then it is not divisible by 3
(C) if a number is not divisible by 3, it is not divisible by 9
(D) if a number is not divisible by 9, then it is also not divisible by 3
Ans. (A) if a number is divisible by 3, then it is divisible by 9

Derivation: For any implication "\(p \implies q\)", its converse is "\(q \implies p\)".
Here \(p\): "a number is divisible by 9" and \(q\): "a number is divisible by 3".
Therefore, the converse is: "If a number is divisible by 3, then it is divisible by 9."

Section A

Objective Type Questions (Q21 to Q29)

[Total : 24 Marks]
Q. 21 [1 × 2 = 2 Marks]

Match Column - I statement with the correct option of Column - II:
A \(2 \times 3\) matrix \([a_{ij}]\), whose elements are given by \(a_{ij} = \frac{i - j}{i + j}\):

Column - I Column - II
(a) \(a_{23}\) (P) \(\frac{1}{5}\)   (Q) \(-\frac{1}{5}\)
(b) \(a_{12}\) (R) \(\frac{1}{3}\)   (S) \(-\frac{1}{3}\)
Solution & Matching:

• For (a) \(a_{23}\): Substitute \(i = 2, j = 3 \implies a_{23} = \frac{2 - 3}{2 + 3} = -\frac{1}{5} \implies \mathbf{(Q)}\)
• For (b) \(a_{12}\): Substitute \(i = 1, j = 2 \implies a_{12} = \frac{1 - 2}{1 + 2} = -\frac{1}{3} \implies \mathbf{(S)}\)
Answer: (a) \(\to\) (Q),   (b) \(\to\) (S)

Q. 22 [1 × 2 = 2 Marks]

Fill in the blanks:

  1. The distance between the planes \(\vec{r}\cdot(\hat{i}+\hat{j}-\hat{k}) + 4 = 0\) and \(\vec{r}\cdot(\hat{i}+\hat{j}-\hat{k}) + 5 = 0\) is ________ units.
  2. The order of the differential equation \(y = \frac{dy}{dx} + \left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^{-1}\) is ________.
  • (a) Normal vector \(\vec{n} = \hat{i} + \hat{j} - \hat{k}\) has magnitude \(|\vec{n}| = \sqrt{1^2 + 1^2 + (-1)^2} = \sqrt{3}\).
    Distance \(D = \frac{|d_1 - d_2|}{|\vec{n}|} = \frac{|4 - 5|}{\sqrt{3}} = \mathbf{\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}}\text{ units}\).
  • (b) Multiplying by \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) gives \(y\frac{dy}{dx} = \left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2 + 1\). The highest order derivative occurring is \(\frac{dy}{dx}\), so the order is \(\mathbf{1}\).
Q. 23 [1 × 2 = 2 Marks]

Write "True" for correct statement and "False" for incorrect statement:

  1. The function \(f: \mathbb{R} \to \mathbb{R}\) defined as \(f(x) = \begin{cases} 1, & \text{if } x \ne 0 \\ 2, & \text{if } x = 0 \end{cases}\) is continuous at \(x = 0\).
  2. The function \(f: \mathbb{R} \to \mathbb{R}\) defined as \(f(x) = |x|\) is continuous at all points of \(\mathbb{R}\).
  • (a) \(\lim_{x\to 0} f(x) = 1\), but \(f(0) = 2\). Since limit \(\ne\) value at point, \(f\) is discontinuous.  — FALSE
  • (b) For any \(c \in \mathbb{R}\), \(\lim_{x\to c} |x| = |c| = f(c)\). Modulus function is continuous everywhere on \(\mathbb{R}\).  — TRUE
Q. 24 [1 × 2 = 2 Marks]

Write the negation of each of the following statements:

  1. The capital of Gujarat is Ahmedabad.
  2. All circles are congruent.
  • (a) "The capital of Gujarat is not Ahmedabad." (or "It is false that the capital of Gujarat is Ahmedabad.")
  • (b) "Not all circles are congruent." (or "There exist circles that are not congruent.")
Q. 25 [1 × 4 = 4 Marks]

Fill in the blanks:

  1. The function \(f\) defined as \(f(x) = x - \cos x\) is ________ function for all \(x\).
  2. The local minima of the function \(f(x) = 2x^3 - 3x^2 - 12x + 8\) exists at ________.
  3. The slope of the normal to the curve \(x^3 + x^2 + 3xy + y^2 - 5 = 0\) at \((1, 1)\) is ________.
  4. The tangent to a curve \(y = f(x)\) at the point \((x_1, y_1)\) is parallel to \(x\)-axis, if ________.

(a) \(f'(x) = 1 - (-\sin x) = 1 + \sin x \ge 0\) for all \(x \in \mathbb{R}\). Hence \(f(x)\) is a strictly increasing (or increasing) function.

(b) \(f'(x) = 6x^2 - 6x - 12 = 6(x - 2)(x + 1) = 0 \implies x = 2, -1\). Second derivative \(f''(x) = 12x - 6\). At \(x = 2\), \(f''(2) = 18 > 0\) (minima). Hence local minima exists at \(x = 2\).

(c) Differentiating implicitly: \(3x^2 + 2x + 3(y + xy') + 2yy' = 0 \implies (3x+2y)y' = -(3x^2+2x+3y)\). At \((1, 1)\): \(5y' = -8 \implies y' = -8/5\). Slope of normal \(m_N = -1/y' = \mathbf{\frac{5}{8}}\).

(d) A tangent is parallel to the \(x\)-axis if its slope is zero, i.e., \(\left.\frac{dy}{dx}\right|_{(x_1, y_1)} = 0\) (or \(f'(x_1) = 0\)).

Q. 26 [1 × 4 = 4 Marks]

Fill in the blanks:

  1. If \(y = e^{\sin^{-1} x}\), then \(\frac{dy}{dx} =\) ________.
  2. If \(x = at^2\), \(y = 2at\), then \(\frac{dy}{dx} =\) ________.
  3. The number of arbitrary constants in the particular solution of a differential equation of third order is ________.
  4. \(\int e^x \left(\frac{1}{x} - \frac{1}{x^2}\right) dx =\) ________.

(a) By chain rule: \(\frac{dy}{dx} = e^{\sin^{-1} x} \cdot \frac{1}{\sqrt{1 - x^2}} = \mathbf{\frac{e^{\sin^{-1} x}}{\sqrt{1 - x^2}}}\).

(b) \(\frac{dx}{dt} = 2at, \frac{dy}{dt} = 2a \implies \frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{2a}{2at} = \mathbf{\frac{1}{t}}\).

(c) A particular solution is free from arbitrary constants, so the number is \(0\) (zero).

(d) Standard formula \(\int e^x (f(x) + f'(x))dx = e^x f(x) + C\) with \(f(x) = 1/x \implies \mathbf{\frac{e^x}{x} + C}\).

Q. 27 [1 × 4 = 4 Marks]

Write "True" for correct statement and "False" for incorrect statement:

  1. Two matrices are comparable if each one of them contains as many rows and columns as the other.
  2. Matrix \(A\) is said to be singular if \(|A| \ne 0\).
  3. The adjoint of the matrix \(A = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & 3 \\ 1 & -2 \end{bmatrix}\) is \(\begin{bmatrix} -2 & -3 \\ -1 & 2 \end{bmatrix}\).
  4. The inverse of a skew symmetric matrix of order 3 is a diagonal matrix.

(a) Matrices of identical dimension (\(m \times n\)) are comparable.  — TRUE

(b) A matrix is singular if \(|A| = 0\). When \(|A| \ne 0\), it is non-singular.  — FALSE

(c) For \(\begin{bmatrix} a & b \\ c & d \end{bmatrix}\), \(\operatorname{adj}(A) = \begin{bmatrix} d & -b \\ -c & a \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} -2 & -3 \\ -1 & 2 \end{bmatrix}\).  — TRUE

(d) An odd-order skew-symmetric matrix has determinant \(0\) (\(|A| = 0\)), so its inverse does not exist.  — FALSE

Q. 28 [1 × 4 = 4 Marks]

Answer the following questions:

  1. Check if the relation \(R\) in the set \(A = \{1, 2, 3\}\) given by \(R = \{(1, 2), (2, 1)\}\) is an equivalence relation.
  2. Check if the function \(f: \mathbb{R} \to \mathbb{R}\) defined as \(f(x) = 3 - 4x\) is one-one and onto.
  3. Find: \(\int \sin^{-1}(\cos x)\,dx\)
  4. Using differentials, find the approximate value of \(\sqrt{26}\) upto one place of decimal.

(a) \((1, 1) \notin R \implies\) not reflexive. Also \((1, 2) \in R, (2, 1) \in R\) but \((1, 1) \notin R \implies\) not transitive. Not an equivalence relation.

(b) \(f(x_1) = f(x_2) \implies 3 - 4x_1 = 3 - 4x_2 \implies x_1 = x_2\) (one-one). For any \(y \in \mathbb{R}\), \(x = \frac{3 - y}{4} \in \mathbb{R}\) such that \(f(x) = y\) (onto). Hence, both one-one and onto (bijective).

(c) \(\sin^{-1}(\cos x) = \sin^{-1}\left(\sin\left(\frac{\pi}{2} - x\right)\right) = \frac{\pi}{2} - x\).
\(\int \left(\frac{\pi}{2} - x\right) dx = \mathbf{\frac{\pi x}{2} - \frac{x^2}{2} + C}\).

(d) Let \(y = \sqrt{x}\). Take \(x = 25, \Delta x = 1 \implies y = 5\). \(dy = \frac{1}{2\sqrt{x}}\Delta x = \frac{1}{10}(1) = 0.1\).
\(\sqrt{26} \approx y + dy = 5 + 0.1 = \mathbf{5.1}\).

Q. 29 [1 × 6 = 6 Marks]

Let \(\vec{a} = \hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k}\) and \(\vec{b} = \hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k}\) be two vectors, then:

  1. Find \(\vec{a} \times \vec{b}\)
  2. Find the angle between \(\vec{a}\) and \(\vec{b}\)
  3. Find the projection of \(\vec{a}\) on the vector \(\vec{b}\)
  4. Check if \(\vec{a} \times \vec{b} = \vec{b} \times \vec{a}\)
  5. Find the area of the parallelogram having \(\vec{a}\) and \(\vec{b}\) as its diagonals
  6. Check if \((\vec{a} \times \vec{b})^2 = (\vec{a})^2(\vec{b})^2 - (\vec{a}\cdot\vec{b})^2\)

(a) \(\vec{a} \times \vec{b} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 1 & 1 & 1 \\ 1 & -1 & 1 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(1 - (-1)) - \hat{j}(1 - 1) + \hat{k}(-1 - 1) = \mathbf{2\hat{i} - 2\hat{k}}\).

(b) \(\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} = 1 - 1 + 1 = 1\), \(|\vec{a}| = \sqrt{3}, |\vec{b}| = \sqrt{3} \implies \cos\theta = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}\sqrt{3}} = \frac{1}{3} \implies \mathbf{\theta = \cos^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)}\).

(c) Projection of \(\vec{a}\) on \(\vec{b} = \frac{\vec{a}\cdot\vec{b}}{|\vec{b}|} = \mathbf{\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}}\).

(d) \(\vec{b} \times \vec{a} = -(\vec{a} \times \vec{b}) = -2\hat{i} + 2\hat{k} \ne 2\hat{i} - 2\hat{k}\). No (\(\vec{a}\times\vec{b} \ne \vec{b}\times\vec{a}\)).

(e) Area with diagonals \(\vec{a}, \vec{b} = \frac{1}{2}|\vec{a} \times \vec{b}| = \frac{1}{2}\sqrt{2^2 + (-2)^2} = \frac{\sqrt{8}}{2} = \mathbf{\sqrt{2}\text{ sq. units}}\).

(f) LHS \(= |\vec{a}\times\vec{b}|^2 = 8\). RHS \(= |\vec{a}|^2|\vec{b}|^2 - (\vec{a}\cdot\vec{b})^2 = (3)(3) - (1)^2 = 8\). Yes, verified (Both sides equal 8).

Section B

Very Short Answer Questions (Q30 to Q38)

[2 × 9 = 18 Marks]
Q. 30 [2 Marks]

Using matrix method, solve the following system of linear equations: \[5x - 7y = 3\] \[x + 3y = 5\]

Step-by-Step Solution:

Writing in matrix form \(AX = B\): \[\begin{bmatrix} 5 & -7 \\ 1 & 3 \end{bmatrix} \begin{bmatrix} x \\ y \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 3 \\ 5 \end{bmatrix}\] \(|A| = 5(3) - (-7)(1) = 15 + 7 = 22 \ne 0 \implies A^{-1} \text{ exists}\).
\(\operatorname{adj}(A) = \begin{bmatrix} 3 & 7 \\ -1 & 5 \end{bmatrix} \implies A^{-1} = \frac{1}{22}\begin{bmatrix} 3 & 7 \\ -1 & 5 \end{bmatrix}\).
\[X = A^{-1}B = \frac{1}{22} \begin{bmatrix} 3 & 7 \\ -1 & 5 \end{bmatrix} \begin{bmatrix} 3 \\ 5 \end{bmatrix} = \frac{1}{22} \begin{bmatrix} 9 + 35 \\ -3 + 25 \end{bmatrix} = \frac{1}{22} \begin{bmatrix} 44 \\ 22 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 2 \\ 1 \end{bmatrix}\] Answer: \(x = 2, \quad y = 1\)

Q. 31 (Choice I) [2 Marks]

Simplify: \(\cos(\sin^{-1} x)\)

Solution to Choice I:

Let \(\theta = \sin^{-1} x \implies \sin\theta = x\) for \(x \in [-1, 1]\) and \(\theta \in [-\pi/2, \pi/2]\).
In this interval, \(\cos\theta \ge 0\). Using \(\cos\theta = \sqrt{1 - \sin^2\theta} = \sqrt{1 - x^2}\).
\(\cos(\sin^{-1} x) = \mathbf{\sqrt{1 - x^2}}\)

OR Alternative

Simplify: \(\cot(\operatorname{cosec}^{-1} x)\)

Solution to Choice II:

Let \(\theta = \operatorname{cosec}^{-1} x \implies \operatorname{cosec}\theta = x\) for \(|x| \ge 1\).
Using \(\cot^2\theta = \operatorname{cosec}^2\theta - 1 \implies \cot\theta = \pm\sqrt{x^2 - 1}\).
For \(x \ge 1\), \(\cot(\operatorname{cosec}^{-1} x) = \mathbf{\sqrt{x^2 - 1}}\) (in general: \(\frac{\sqrt{x^2 - 1}}{\operatorname{sgn}(x)}\)).

Q. 32 (Choice I) [2 Marks]

Find: \(\lim_{x \to 3} \left(\frac{x^4 - 81}{2x^2 - 5x - 3}\right)\)

Solution to Choice I:

Factorizing numerator: \(x^4 - 81 = (x - 3)(x + 3)(x^2 + 9)\).
Factorizing denominator: \(2x^2 - 5x - 3 = 2x^2 - 6x + x - 3 = (x - 3)(2x + 1)\).
Cancelling \((x - 3) \ne 0\): \[\lim_{x\to 3} \frac{(x + 3)(x^2 + 9)}{2x + 1} = \frac{(3 + 3)(3^2 + 9)}{2(3) + 1} = \frac{6 \times 18}{7} = \mathbf{\frac{108}{7}}\]

OR Alternative

Find: \(\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{1 - \cos x}{x^2}\)

Solution to Choice II:

Using \(1 - \cos x = 2\sin^2(x/2)\): \[\lim_{x\to 0} \frac{2\sin^2(x/2)}{x^2} = 2 \lim_{x\to 0} \left(\frac{\sin(x/2)}{x/2}\right)^2 \cdot \frac{1}{4} = 2(1)^2\left(\frac{1}{4}\right) = \mathbf{\frac{1}{2}}\]

Q. 33 (Choice I) [2 Marks]

Find the coordinates of the foci, the vertices, the eccentricity and the length of the latus rectum of the conic: \[\frac{x^2}{16} - \frac{y^2}{9} = 1\]

Solution to Choice I (Hyperbola):

\(a^2 = 16 \implies a = 4\), \(b^2 = 9 \implies b = 3\).
• Eccentricity: \(e = \sqrt{1 + \frac{b^2}{a^2}} = \sqrt{1 + \frac{9}{16}} = \mathbf{\frac{5}{4}}\).
• Vertices: \((\pm a, 0) = \mathbf{(\pm 4, 0)}\).
• Foci: \((\pm ae, 0) = (\pm 4 \cdot \frac{5}{4}, 0) = \mathbf{(\pm 5, 0)}\).
• Length of Latus Rectum: \(\frac{2b^2}{a} = \frac{2(9)}{4} = \mathbf{\frac{9}{2}}\).

OR Alternative

Find the coordinates of the foci, the vertices, the eccentricity and the length of the latus rectum of the conic: \[4x^2 + 9y^2 = 36\]

Solution to Choice II (Ellipse):

Dividing by 36: \(\frac{x^2}{9} + \frac{y^2}{4} = 1 \implies a^2 = 9 \implies a = 3, b^2 = 4 \implies b = 2\) (\(a > b\)).
• Eccentricity: \(e = \sqrt{1 - \frac{b^2}{a^2}} = \sqrt{1 - \frac{4}{9}} = \mathbf{\frac{\sqrt{5}}{3}}\).
• Vertices: \((\pm a, 0) = \mathbf{(\pm 3, 0)}\).
• Foci: \((\pm ae, 0) = \mathbf{(\pm\sqrt{5}, 0)}\).
• Length of Latus Rectum: \(\frac{2b^2}{a} = \frac{2(4)}{3} = \mathbf{\frac{8}{3}}\).

Q. 34 [2 Marks]

Without expanding the determinant, prove that: \[\begin{vmatrix} 0 & a & -b \\ -a & 0 & -c \\ b & c & 0 \end{vmatrix} = 0\]

Proof:

Let \(\Delta = \begin{vmatrix} 0 & a & -b \\ -a & 0 & -c \\ b & c & 0 \end{vmatrix}\). Taking transpose (since \(\det(A) = \det(A^T)\)): \[\Delta = \begin{vmatrix} 0 & -a & b \\ a & 0 & c \\ -b & -c & 0 \end{vmatrix}\] Taking common factor \((-1)\) from each of the three rows: \[\Delta = (-1)^3 \begin{vmatrix} 0 & a & -b \\ -a & 0 & -c \\ b & c & 0 \end{vmatrix} = -\Delta\] \[\Delta = -\Delta \implies 2\Delta = 0 \implies \mathbf{\Delta = 0}. \quad \text{Hence Proved.}\]

Q. 35 [2 Marks]

Using elementary row transformation, find the inverse of the matrix \(A = \begin{bmatrix} 3 & 5 \\ 4 & 7 \end{bmatrix}\).

Step-by-Step Row Transformations:

Set \(A = IA\): \(\begin{bmatrix} 3 & 5 \\ 4 & 7 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix} A\)
1. \(R_2 \to R_2 - R_1\): \(\begin{bmatrix} 3 & 5 \\ 1 & 2 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 0 \\ -1 & 1 \end{bmatrix} A\)
2. \(R_1 \leftrightarrow R_2\): \(\begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 \\ 3 & 5 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} -1 & 1 \\ 1 & 0 \end{bmatrix} A\)
3. \(R_2 \to R_2 - 3R_1\): \(\begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 \\ 0 & -1 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} -1 & 1 \\ 4 & -3 \end{bmatrix} A\)
4. \(R_2 \to -R_2\): \(\begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} -1 & 1 \\ -4 & 3 \end{bmatrix} A\)
5. \(R_1 \to R_1 - 2R_2\): \(\begin{bmatrix} 1 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 7 & -5 \\ -4 & 3 \end{bmatrix} A\)
Answer: \(A^{-1} = \mathbf{\begin{bmatrix} 7 & -5 \\ -4 & 3 \end{bmatrix}}\)

Q. 36 (Choice I) [2 Marks]

Find: \(\int \frac{1}{x^2 - 9} dx\)

Solution to Choice I:

Using the standard formula \(\int \frac{1}{x^2 - a^2} dx = \frac{1}{2a}\log\left|\frac{x - a}{x + a}\right| + C\) with \(a = 3\): \[\int \frac{1}{x^2 - 3^2} dx = \mathbf{\frac{1}{6}\log\left|\frac{x - 3}{x + 3}\right| + C}\]

OR Alternative

Evaluate: \(\int_{0}^{2} 3^x dx\)

Solution to Choice II:

Using \(\int a^x dx = \frac{a^x}{\log a} + C\): \[\int_{0}^{2} 3^x dx = \left[\frac{3^x}{\log 3}\right]_0^2 = \frac{3^2 - 3^0}{\log 3} = \mathbf{\frac{8}{\log 3}}\]

Q. 37 [2 Marks]

Find the value of \(k\) for which the line \((k-3)x - (4-k^2)y + k^2 - 7k + 6 = 0\) is parallel to \(x\)-axis.

Solution:

A line \(Ax + By + C = 0\) is parallel to the \(x\)-axis if and only if its slope is \(0\), meaning \(A = 0\) and \(B \ne 0\).
Setting the coefficient of \(x\) to zero: \[k - 3 = 0 \implies \mathbf{k = 3}\] Verification of coefficient of \(y\): \(-(4 - 3^2) = -(4 - 9) = 5 \ne 0\).
The equation simplifies to \(5y - 6 = 0 \implies y = 6/5\), which is parallel to the \(x\)-axis.

Q. 38 [2 Marks]

Find the Cartesian equation of the line which passes through the point \((1, -1, 5)\) and parallel to the line \(\frac{x-2}{3} = \frac{y-5}{-2}, z = -1\).

Solution:

The given line has direction ratios \(\langle a, b, c \rangle = \langle 3, -2, 0 \rangle\).
Any parallel line has the same direction ratios \(\langle 3, -2, 0 \rangle\). Passing through \((x_1, y_1, z_1) = (1, -1, 5)\), its Cartesian equation is: \[\mathbf{\frac{x - 1}{3} = \frac{y + 1}{-2}, \quad z = 5} \quad \left(\text{or } \frac{x-1}{3} = \frac{y+1}{-2} = \frac{z-5}{0}\right)\]

Section B

Short Answer Questions (Q39 to Q43)

[4 × 5 = 20 Marks]
Q. 39 (Choice I) [4 Marks]

Evaluate: \(\int_{-5}^{5} |x + 2|\,dx\)

Solution to Choice I:

\(x + 2 = 0 \implies x = -2\). The definition of \(|x + 2|\) splits: \[|x + 2| = \begin{cases} -(x + 2), & \text{if } -5 \le x \le -2 \\ x + 2, & \text{if } -2 \le x \le 5 \end{cases}\] \[\int_{-5}^{5} |x + 2|\,dx = \int_{-5}^{-2} -(x + 2)\,dx + \int_{-2}^{5} (x + 2)\,dx\] \[\int_{-5}^{-2} -(x + 2)\,dx = -\left[\frac{(x + 2)^2}{2}\right]_{-5}^{-2} = -\left(0 - \frac{(-3)^2}{2}\right) = \frac{9}{2}\] \[\int_{-2}^{5} (x + 2)\,dx = \left[\frac{(x + 2)^2}{2}\right]_{-2}^{5} = \frac{7^2}{2} - 0 = \frac{49}{2}\] \[\text{Total} = \frac{9}{2} + \frac{49}{2} = \frac{58}{2} = \mathbf{29}\]

OR Alternative

Determine the area enclosed by the curves \(y = x^2\) and \(y = x + 2\), using integration.

y = x + 2 y = x² (-1, 1) (2, 4)
Solution to Choice II:

Intersection points: \(x^2 = x + 2 \implies x^2 - x - 2 = 0 \implies (x - 2)(x + 1) = 0 \implies x = -1, 2\).
In \([-1, 2]\), line \(y = x + 2\) lies above the parabola \(y = x^2\): \[\text{Area} = \int_{-1}^{2} [(x + 2) - x^2] dx = \left[ \frac{x^2}{2} + 2x - \frac{x^3}{3} \right]_{-1}^{2}\] \[\text{At } x = 2: \quad \frac{4}{2} + 4 - \frac{8}{3} = 6 - \frac{8}{3} = \frac{10}{3}\] \[\text{At } x = -1: \quad \frac{1}{2} - 2 - \left(-\frac{1}{3}\right) = -\frac{3}{2} + \frac{1}{3} = -\frac{7}{6}\] \[\text{Area} = \frac{10}{3} - \left(-\frac{7}{6}\right) = \frac{20 + 7}{6} = \frac{27}{6} = \mathbf{\frac{9}{2} \text{ (or } 4.5)\text{ sq. units}}\]

Q. 40 [4 Marks]

Find the Cartesian equation of the plane passing through the points \((1, 1, 0)\), \((1, 2, 1)\) and \((-2, 2, -1)\). Also, write the vector equation of the plane.

Step-by-Step Derivations:

Let the points be \(A(1, 1, 0)\), \(B(1, 2, 1)\), and \(C(-2, 2, -1)\).
Vectors in the plane: \[\vec{AB} = (1-1)\hat{i} + (2-1)\hat{j} + (1-0)\hat{k} = \hat{j} + \hat{k}\] \[\vec{AC} = (-2-1)\hat{i} + (2-1)\hat{j} + (-1-0)\hat{k} = -3\hat{i} + \hat{j} - \hat{k}\] Normal vector \(\vec{n} = \vec{AB} \times \vec{AC}\): \[\vec{n} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 0 & 1 & 1 \\ -3 & 1 & -1 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(-1 - 1) - \hat{j}(0 - (-3)) + \hat{k}(0 - (-3)) = -2\hat{i} - 3\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}\] Multiplying by \(-1\), we take \(\vec{n} = 2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} - 3\hat{k}\).
The Cartesian equation passing through \((1, 1, 0)\): \[2(x - 1) + 3(y - 1) - 3(z - 0) = 0 \implies 2x + 3y - 3z - 5 = 0 \implies \mathbf{2x + 3y - 3z = 5}\] The Vector equation of the plane is: \[\mathbf{\vec{r} \cdot (2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} - 3\hat{k}) = 5}\]

Q. 41 (Choice I) [4 Marks]

Differentiate \(\sin(x^2 + 1)\) with respect to \(x\) from first principles.

Solution to Choice I (First Principles):

Let \(f(x) = \sin(x^2 + 1)\). By definition: \[f'(x) = \lim_{h\to 0} \frac{f(x+h) - f(x)}{h} = \lim_{h\to 0} \frac{\sin((x+h)^2 + 1) - \sin(x^2 + 1)}{h}\] Using \(\sin C - \sin D = 2\cos\left(\frac{C+D}{2}\right)\sin\left(\frac{C-D}{2}\right)\): \[C - D = (x+h)^2 + 1 - (x^2 + 1) = x^2 + 2xh + h^2 + 1 - x^2 - 1 = 2xh + h^2\] \[\frac{C-D}{2} = xh + \frac{h^2}{2} = h\left(x + \frac{h}{2}\right)\] \[\frac{C+D}{2} = \frac{2x^2 + 2xh + h^2 + 2}{2} = x^2 + xh + \frac{h^2}{2} + 1\] \[f'(x) = \lim_{h\to 0} 2\cos\left(x^2 + xh + \frac{h^2}{2} + 1\right) \cdot \frac{\sin\left(h(x + h/2)\right)}{h}\] \[= 2\lim_{h\to 0} \cos\left(x^2 + xh + \frac{h^2}{2} + 1\right) \cdot \lim_{h\to 0} \frac{\sin(h(x+h/2))}{h(x+h/2)} \cdot \left(x + \frac{h}{2}\right)\] \[= 2\cos(x^2 + 1) \cdot 1 \cdot x = \mathbf{2x \cos(x^2 + 1)}\]

OR Alternative

If \(y = (\tan^{-1} x)^2\), show that \((x^2 + 1)^2 y_2 + 2x(x^2 + 1)y_1 = 2\).

Solution to Choice II:

Given \(y = (\tan^{-1} x)^2\). Differentiating w.r.t. \(x\): \[y_1 = 2(\tan^{-1} x) \cdot \frac{1}{1 + x^2} \implies (1 + x^2) y_1 = 2\tan^{-1} x\] Differentiating both sides again w.r.t. \(x\) using the product rule: \[(1 + x^2) y_2 + 2x y_1 = 2 \cdot \frac{1}{1 + x^2}\] Multiplying the entire equation by \((1 + x^2)\): \[\mathbf{(x^2 + 1)^2 y_2 + 2x(x^2 + 1)y_1 = 2}. \quad \text{Hence Proved.}\]

Q. 42 [4 Marks]

Find: \(\int \frac{2x}{(x^2 + 1)(x^2 + 3)}\,dx\)

Step-by-Step Integration:

Let \(t = x^2 \implies dt = 2x\,dx\). The integral transforms to: \[I = \int \frac{dt}{(t + 1)(t + 3)}\] Using partial fractions decomposition: \[\frac{1}{(t + 1)(t + 3)} = \frac{A}{t + 1} + \frac{B}{t + 3} \implies 1 = A(t + 3) + B(t + 1)\] • For \(t = -1 \implies 1 = A(2) \implies A = 1/2\)
• For \(t = -3 \implies 1 = B(-2) \implies B = -1/2\)
\[I = \frac{1}{2} \int \frac{dt}{t + 1} - \frac{1}{2} \int \frac{dt}{t + 3} = \frac{1}{2} \log|t + 1| - \frac{1}{2}\log|t + 3| + C = \frac{1}{2}\log\left|\frac{t + 1}{t + 3}\right| + C\] Substituting back \(t = x^2\): \[\mathbf{I = \frac{1}{2}\log\left(\frac{x^2 + 1}{x^2 + 3}\right) + C}\]

Q. 43 (Choice I) [4 Marks]

Solve the differential equation: \((x^2 - y^2)dx + 2xy\,dy = 0\)

Solution to Choice I (Homogeneous DE):

Rewriting in standard form: \[\frac{dy}{dx} = -\frac{x^2 - y^2}{2xy} = \frac{y^2 - x^2}{2xy}\] This is homogeneous of degree 2. Substitute \(y = vx \implies \frac{dy}{dx} = v + x\frac{dv}{dx}\): \[v + x\frac{dv}{dx} = \frac{v^2 x^2 - x^2}{2vx^2} = \frac{v^2 - 1}{2v}\] \[x\frac{dv}{dx} = \frac{v^2 - 1}{2v} - v = \frac{v^2 - 1 - 2v^2}{2v} = -\frac{v^2 + 1}{2v}\] Separating variables: \[\frac{2v}{v^2 + 1}\,dv = -\frac{1}{x}\,dx\] Integrating both sides: \[\log(v^2 + 1) = -\log|x| + \log C = \log\left(\frac{C}{|x|}\right)\] \[v^2 + 1 = \frac{C}{x} \implies \frac{y^2}{x^2} + 1 = \frac{C}{x} \implies \frac{x^2 + y^2}{x^2} = \frac{C}{x}\] \[\mathbf{x^2 + y^2 = Cx}\]

OR Alternative

Solve the linear differential equation: \(\frac{dy}{dx} + y\cot x = 2\cos x\)

Solution to Choice II (Linear DE):

This is a first-order linear differential equation \(\frac{dy}{dx} + P(x)y = Q(x)\) with \(P(x) = \cot x\) and \(Q(x) = 2\cos x\).
Integrating Factor: \[\text{I.F.} = e^{\int \cot x\,dx} = e^{\log(\sin x)} = \sin x\] General solution: \[y \cdot (\text{I.F.}) = \int Q(x) \cdot (\text{I.F.})\,dx + C\] \[y \sin x = \int 2\cos x \sin x\,dx + C = \int \sin 2x\,dx + C = -\frac{\cos 2x}{2} + C\] \[\mathbf{y\sin x = -\frac{1}{2}\cos 2x + C} \quad \left(\text{or } y = -\frac{\cos 2x}{2\sin x} + C\operatorname{cosec} x\right)\]

Section B

Long Answer Questions (Q44 to Q45)

[6 × 2 = 12 Marks]
Q. 44 (Choice I) [6 Marks]

Using matrix method, solve the following system of linear equations: \[x - y + 2z = 7\] \[3x + 4y - 5z = -5\] \[2x - y + 3z = 12\]

Solution to Choice I:

Writing the system in matrix form \(AX = B\): \[A = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & -1 & 2 \\ 3 & 4 & -5 \\ 2 & -1 & 3 \end{bmatrix}, \quad X = \begin{bmatrix} x \\ y \\ z \end{bmatrix}, \quad B = \begin{bmatrix} 7 \\ -5 \\ 12 \end{bmatrix}\] Determinant \(|A|\) expanding along Row 1: \[|A| = 1(12 - 5) - (-1)(9 - (-10)) + 2(-3 - 8) = 1(7) + 1(19) + 2(-11) = 7 + 19 - 22 = 4 \ne 0\] Since \(|A| = 4 \ne 0\), \(A^{-1}\) exists uniquely.
Cofactors of Matrix \(A\): \[C_{11} = +(12 - 5) = 7, \quad C_{12} = -(9 - (-10)) = -19, \quad C_{13} = +(-3 - 8) = -11\] \[C_{21} = -(-3 - (-2)) = 1, \quad C_{22} = +(3 - 4) = -1, \quad C_{23} = -(-1 - (-2)) = -1\] \[C_{31} = +(5 - 8) = -3, \quad C_{32} = -(-5 - 6) = 11, \quad C_{33} = +(4 - (-3)) = 7\] \[\operatorname{adj}(A) = \begin{bmatrix} 7 & -19 & -11 \\ 1 & -1 & -1 \\ -3 & 11 & 7 \end{bmatrix}^T = \begin{bmatrix} 7 & 1 & -3 \\ -19 & -1 & 11 \\ -11 & -1 & 7 \end{bmatrix}\] \[A^{-1} = \frac{1}{4} \begin{bmatrix} 7 & 1 & -3 \\ -19 & -1 & 11 \\ -11 & -1 & 7 \end{bmatrix}\] Solving \(X = A^{-1}B\): \[X = \frac{1}{4} \begin{bmatrix} 7 & 1 & -3 \\ -19 & -1 & 11 \\ -11 & -1 & 7 \end{bmatrix} \begin{bmatrix} 7 \\ -5 \\ 12 \end{bmatrix} = \frac{1}{4} \begin{bmatrix} 49 - 5 - 36 \\ -133 + 5 + 132 \\ -77 + 5 + 84 \end{bmatrix} = \frac{1}{4} \begin{bmatrix} 8 \\ 4 \\ 12 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 2 \\ 1 \\ 3 \end{bmatrix}\] Final Answer: \(\mathbf{x = 2, \quad y = 1, \quad z = 3}\)

OR Alternative

Find the shortest distance between the skew lines: \[\vec{r} = (\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} + \hat{k}) + \lambda(\hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k})\] \[\vec{r} = (2\hat{i} - \hat{j} - \hat{k}) + \mu(2\hat{i} + \hat{j} + 2\hat{k})\]

Solution to Choice II (Shortest Distance):

Identify position vectors and direction vectors: \[\vec{a}_1 = \hat{i} + 2\hat{j} + \hat{k}, \quad \vec{b}_1 = \hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k}\] \[\vec{a}_2 = 2\hat{i} - \hat{j} - \hat{k}, \quad \vec{b}_2 = 2\hat{i} + \hat{j} + 2\hat{k}\] \[\vec{a}_2 - \vec{a}_1 = (2 - 1)\hat{i} + (-1 - 2)\hat{j} + (-1 - 1)\hat{k} = \hat{i} - 3\hat{j} - 2\hat{k}\] Cross product \(\vec{b}_1 \times \vec{b}_2\): \[\vec{b}_1 \times \vec{b}_2 = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 1 & -1 & 1 \\ 2 & 1 & 2 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(-2 - 1) - \hat{j}(2 - 2) + \hat{k}(1 - (-2)) = -3\hat{i} + 0\hat{j} + 3\hat{k} = -3\hat{i} + 3\hat{k}\] Magnitude: \(|\vec{b}_1 \times \vec{b}_2| = \sqrt{(-3)^2 + 0^2 + 3^2} = \sqrt{9 + 9} = \sqrt{18} = 3\sqrt{2}\).
Scalar product: \[(\vec{a}_2 - \vec{a}_1) \cdot (\vec{b}_1 \times \vec{b}_2) = (1)(-3) + (-3)(0) + (-2)(3) = -3 - 6 = -9\] Shortest distance \(d\): \[d = \frac{|(\vec{a}_2 - \vec{a}_1) \cdot (\vec{b}_1 \times \vec{b}_2)|}{|\vec{b}_1 \times \vec{b}_2|} = \frac{|-9|}{3\sqrt{2}} = \frac{9}{3\sqrt{2}} = \frac{3}{\sqrt{2}} = \mathbf{\frac{3\sqrt{2}}{2} \text{ units}}\]

Q. 45 (Choice I) [6 Marks]

Evaluate: \(\int_{0}^{\pi/2} \frac{\sqrt{\sin x}}{\sqrt{\sin x} + \sqrt{\cos x}}\,dx\)

Solution to Choice I (Definite Integral Property):

Let: \[I = \int_{0}^{\pi/2} \frac{\sqrt{\sin x}}{\sqrt{\sin x} + \sqrt{\cos x}}\,dx \quad \text{--- (1)}\] Using the standard property \(\int_{0}^{a} f(x)\,dx = \int_{0}^{a} f(a - x)\,dx\): \[I = \int_{0}^{\pi/2} \frac{\sqrt{\sin(\pi/2 - x)}}{\sqrt{\sin(\pi/2 - x)} + \sqrt{\cos(\pi/2 - x)}}\,dx\] Since \(\sin(\pi/2 - x) = \cos x\) and \(\cos(\pi/2 - x) = \sin x\): \[I = \int_{0}^{\pi/2} \frac{\sqrt{\cos x}}{\sqrt{\cos x} + \sqrt{\sin x}}\,dx \quad \text{--- (2)}\] Adding equation (1) and equation (2): \[2I = \int_{0}^{\pi/2} \frac{\sqrt{\sin x} + \sqrt{\cos x}}{\sqrt{\sin x} + \sqrt{\cos x}}\,dx = \int_{0}^{\pi/2} 1\,dx = [x]_0^{\pi/2} = \frac{\pi}{2} - 0 = \frac{\pi}{2}\] \[\mathbf{I = \frac{\pi}{4}}\]

OR Alternative

Find the dimensions of the cylinder of maximum volume that can be inscribed in a sphere of radius \(R\).

Solution to Choice II (Maxima-Minima Application):

Let the radius of the inscribed cylinder be \(r\) and its height be \(h\).
In the cross-section containing the axis of the cylinder, by Pythagoras' theorem: \[r^2 + \left(\frac{h}{2}\right)^2 = R^2 \implies r^2 = R^2 - \frac{h^2}{4}\] The volume of the cylinder is: \[V = \pi r^2 h = \pi\left(R^2 - \frac{h^2}{4}\right)h = \pi\left(R^2 h - \frac{h^3}{4}\right)\] Differentiating \(V\) w.r.t. \(h\): \[\frac{dV}{dh} = \pi\left(R^2 - \frac{3h^2}{4}\right)\] For extrema, set \(\frac{dV}{dh} = 0\): \[R^2 - \frac{3h^2}{4} = 0 \implies \frac{3h^2}{4} = R^2 \implies h^2 = \frac{4R^2}{3} \implies \mathbf{h = \frac{2R}{\sqrt{3}}}\] Second derivative test: \[\frac{d^2V}{dh^2} = \pi\left(-\frac{6h}{4}\right) = -\frac{3\pi h}{2} < 0 \quad \text{for } h > 0\] Hence, \(V\) achieves a local maximum at \(h = \frac{2R}{\sqrt{3}}\).
Radius of cylinder \(r\): \[r^2 = R^2 - \frac{1}{4}\left(\frac{4R^2}{3}\right) = R^2 - \frac{R^2}{3} = \frac{2R^2}{3} \implies \mathbf{r = \sqrt{\frac{2}{3}} R}\] Maximum volume: \[\mathbf{V_{\max}} = \pi \left(\frac{2R^2}{3}\right) \left(\frac{2R}{\sqrt{3}}\right) = \mathbf{\frac{4\pi R^3}{3\sqrt{3}}}\]