The document outlines various mathematical physics assignments, including tasks related to vector calculus, matrix algebra, and differential equations. It covers topics such as eigenvalues of Hermitian matrices, Green's theorem, and the method of separation of variables for solving heat and wave equations. Additionally, it includes probability problems and coordinate transformations between different systems.
The document outlines various mathematical physics assignments, including tasks related to vector calculus, matrix algebra, and differential equations. It covers topics such as eigenvalues of Hermitian matrices, Green's theorem, and the method of separation of variables for solving heat and wave equations. Additionally, it includes probability problems and coordinate transformations between different systems.
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Assignment on Mathematical Physics ~ 1“ Year
If F be the position vector, then prove that:
vhere s denotes any closed surface.
Evaluate ff
The temperature at any point in space is given by T = xy + yz + zx. Determine the derivative of T in the
direction of the vector (37 — 44) at any point (1,1,1).
Establish that any two eigenvectors corresponding to two distinct eigenvalues of a Hermitian matrix are
mutually orthogonal.
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Find the inverse of the matrix (3 1 2)
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A periodic curve is such that the displacement is linear in time:
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a to whent-=T
(@) Plot the curve.
(b) Analyse the curve using Fourier theorem.
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If magnetic vector potential A
that ¥ x A = -B.
Show that, the eigenvalues of Hermitian matrix are real.
Evaluate {2, x*P,(x)dx without actually performing the integration and hence justify your answer.
‘Show that, the magnitude of § dx 7 taken around a curve in x-y plane is twice the area enclosed by the
curve,
xtyt+z=1
. Solve by using matrix mata x-ytz
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Show that, f° [P,O)Pdx = a2
If &,5 & @ are three vectors satisfying the condition d x (b x €) = 2b, then find the angles which @ makes
with b &é.
Prove that inverse of a matrix is unique.
Verify Green’s theorem in x-y plane for §,[(xy + x*)dx + x2dy] where C is the contour bounded by
b
cards. What will be the probability of three cards being red
Six cards are drawn at random from a bundle of $2
and the rest three being black?
Solve the boundary value problem having the linear differential equation 3% = 484 where the boundary
condition is given by U(0, y) = 8e~2; by the method of ‘Separation of Variables”.
Using the method of ‘Separation of Variables’, solve the followings:
(a) One dimension heat flow.
(b) Three dimension heat flow.
(c) One dimensional wave equation.
(d) Three dimension wave equation.
Explain the physical significances of Gradient, Divergence and Curl.22.
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Time evolution of a vector 4 is given by a = AxB, where B is a constant vector. Show that the following, ~
do not change with time:
(a) Magnitude of A.
(b) The angle between A & B.
E = Boe) and B = ¥ x E are two vectors with Ey & & being constant vectors. Show that B is
perpendicular to both E &
3. If A and B are square matrices of same type and if B be non-singular, then show that the matrices A and
B-1AB have same eigenvalues.
Ifa dice is thrown five times, what is the chance that an ace tums up exactly three times?
Ifa time-dependent vector A(t) has constant length, show that its time-verivative is perpendicular to itself.
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Show the following coordinate transformation:
(@) Cylindrical polar coordinate system to Cartesian rectangular coordiiate system.
(b) Spherical polar coordinate system to Cartesian rectangular coordinate system.
Derive the expression of velocity and acceleration in spherical polar and cylindrical polar coordinate system.
Show that cylindrical polar and spherical polar coordinate systems are independently orthogonal.
Represent the vector A = zi — 2xj + yk in cylindrical polar coordinate system. Hence show that:
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Prove the followings:
(a) Law of cosines for plane triangles.
(b) Law of sine’s for plane triangles.
Prove that a necessary and sufficient condition for the vectors A, B &
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Evaluate! = { (4x4) de.
Prove that a necessary and sufficient condition that §,(4. di) = 0 for every closed curve C is that¥ x A =0
identically:
If A is a non-singular matrix, then, show | that the eigenvalues of A~ are reciprocals of those of A and every
eigenvector of A is also ai eigenvector of A~.
Diagonalize the matrix: M =
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