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The document outlines the structure of an Engineering Mathematics exam, consisting of three parts: Part A with multiple-choice questions, Part B with short answer questions, and Part C with long answer questions. Each part has specific mark allocations, and students are instructed to assume any necessary data not provided. The exam covers various mathematical concepts including derivatives, integrals, series expansions, and differential equations.

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QP1 Engineering Mathematics

The document outlines the structure of an Engineering Mathematics exam, consisting of three parts: Part A with multiple-choice questions, Part B with short answer questions, and Part C with long answer questions. Each part has specific mark allocations, and students are instructed to assume any necessary data not provided. The exam covers various mathematical concepts including derivatives, integrals, series expansions, and differential equations.

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IAPL INSTITUTE

ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS
Total Marks – 100

• PART A is compulsory and carries 20 marks. Answer to PART A must be written in the space.

• PART B is compulsory and short answer section. Each question carries 4 marks.

• PART C is compulsory and long answer section. Each question carries 20 marks.

• Any required data not explicitly given, may be suitably assumed and stated.

PART A Choose the correct or the best alternative in the following. (2×10)

Q1. The derivative of f(x) = 𝒙𝟐 sin(x) is:

1. 𝑥 2 cos(x)
2. 2x sin(x)+ 𝑥 2 cos(x)
3. 𝑥 2 sin(x)
4. x sin(x) + 𝑥 2 cos(x)

Q2. The value of ∫1/x dx is:

1. ln ∣x∣ + C
2. 𝑒 𝑥 + C
3. x ln x
1
4. 𝑥 + C

Q3. The Taylor series expansion of 𝒆𝒙 around x=0 is:

𝑥2
1. 1 + x + +⋯
2!
𝑥 𝑥2
2. 1 + 2! + +⋯
3!
𝑥2
3. x + 2 + ⋯
4. ex+x2!+⋯e^x + \frac{x}{2!} + \cdotsex+2!x+⋯

Q4. In vector calculus, the curl of a gradient of any scalar function is always:

1. Zero
2. One
3. Non-zero
4. Undefined

Q5. The general solution of dy/dx = ky is:

1. y = C𝑒 𝑘𝑥
2. y = C sin(kx)
3. y = k𝑒 𝐶𝑥
4. y = Cx +k

𝒂 𝒃
Q6. The determinant of a 2x2 matrix A=[ ] is:
𝒄 𝒅

1. ad + bc
2. ac − bd
3. ad − bc
4. ab − cd

⃗⃗ =3𝒊̂ −4𝒋̂, then the magnitude of 𝑨


Q7. If 𝑨 ⃗ is:

1. 7
2. 1
3. 5
4. √13

Q8. The integral of ∫ 𝒙𝒆𝒙 dx is:

1. 𝑒 𝑥 (x−1) + C
2. 𝑒 𝑥 (x+1) + C
3. 𝑥𝑒 𝑥 + C
4. None of the above

Q9. The roots of the quadratic equation 𝒙𝟐 − 3x + 2 =0 are:

1. 1 and 2
2. -1 and -2
3. 0 and 1
4. 3 and -2

𝐬𝐢𝐧 (𝒙)
Q10. The value of 𝒍𝒊𝒎𝒙→𝟎 is:
𝒙

1. 1
2. 0
3. Infinity
4. Does not exist
PART B Answer all questions: (4×5)

1. Find the first derivative of y = 𝑥 2 𝑒 3𝑥 with respect to x.


𝑑𝑥
2. Evaluate ∫ 𝑥 2 +4 .
1 2
3. Find the inverse of the matrix A= [ ].
3 4
4. Determine the Laplace Transform of f(t) = 𝑡 2 .
5. Find the Maclaurin series expansion for cos(x) up to the 𝑥 4 term.

PART C (3×20)

1. (i) A projectile is launched with an initial velocity. Derive the equations of motion
and determine its maximum height and range, showing all calculations in detail.

(ii) Using the method of partial fraction decomposition, solve the integral
𝑥+2
∫ (𝑥+1)(𝑥−2) dx. Provide all steps clearly.
OR
1. (i) A tank is being filled with water at a rate proportional to its current volume.
Formulate the differential equation for the volume and solve it for general initial
conditions. Explain each step.

(ii) A mass attached to a spring undergoes simple harmonic motion. Derive the
equation of motion and find the displacement function given initial displacement
and velocity. Discuss the factors affecting the frequency.

3 1
2. (i) A matrix B = [ ] represents a linear transformation. Find its eigenvalues
0 4
and eigenvectors and explain how they represent the transformation properties.

π
(ii) Evaluate the definite integral ∫0 𝑥 sin(𝑥) 𝑑𝑥 using integration by parts. Show
all steps and include a sketch of the area under the curve.
OR
2. (i) Derive and explain the Fourier series expansion for f(x) = x over −π ≤ x ≤
π. Discuss how the series converges.

(ii) A structural load is modeled by a function that varies sinusoidally. Using


Fourier Transform, analyze the primary frequencies involved and discuss their
impact on the structure’s response.

∂u ∂2 𝑢
3. (i) Solve the partial differential equation for the heat equation ∂t
= k∂𝑥 2 in a one-
dimensional rod, given boundary and initial conditions. Discuss the physical
significance of each term in your solution.

(ii) A company is conducting stress analysis on a metal beam using mathematical


models. Set up and solve the differential equation for stress distribution along
the beam under an external load. Explain each term and step in your solution.
OR
1
3. (i) Determine the convergence of the series ∑∞𝑛=1 𝑛2 +1 using a suitable
convergence test and explain why it converges or diverges.

(ii) In a circuit, the current I(t) is governed by a first-order differential equation


with resistance R and inductance L. Solve the equation for I(t) and analyze how
changes in R and L affect the current.

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