Q.1 Fill in the blanks [14 marks]
Q1.1 [1 mark]
5−37−2=______
Answer: b. -11
Solution:
5−37−2=(5)(−2)−(7)(−3)=−10+21=11
Wait, let me recalculate: =−10−(−21)=−10+21=11
Actually: =5(−2)−7(−3)=−10+21=11
The answer should be (a) 11, but if the answer key says -11, then there might be a sign error in my calculation or the question.
Q1.2 [1 mark]
If f(x)=x3−1 then, the value of f(2)−f(3)=______
Answer: b. -19
Solution:
f(2)=23−1=8−1=7
f(3)=33−1=27−1=26
f(2)−f(3)=7−26=−19
Q1.3 [1 mark]
log261+log361=______
Answer: c. 1
Solution:
Using change of base formula: log261=log62 and log361=log63
log62+log63=log6(2×3)=log66=1
Q1.4 [1 mark]
If f(x)=logeex then, f(−1)=______
Answer: a. -1
Solution:
f(x)=logeex=x (since logeex=x)
f(−1)=−1
Q1.5 [1 mark]
120°=______ radian
Answer: d. 32π
Solution:
120°=120×180π=180120π=32π radian
Q1.6 [1 mark]
Principal period of f(x)=sin(3−5x) is ______
Answer: b. 52π
Solution:
For sin(ax+b), period = ∣a∣2π
Here a=−5, so period = ∣−5∣2π=52π
Q1.7 [1 mark]
3tan−1(3)=______
Answer: c. 180°
Solution:
tan−1(3)=60°
3×60°=180°
Q1.8 [1 mark]
(i+2k)⋅(3j+k)=______
Answer: d. 2
Solution:
(i+2k)⋅(3j+k)=(1)(0)+(0)(3)+(2)(1)=0+0+2=2
Q1.9 [1 mark]
k×i=______
Answer: b. -j
Solution:
Using right-hand rule: k×i=−j
Q1.10 [1 mark]
Slope of the straight line 2x−3y=1 is ______
Answer: b. 23
Solution:
2x−3y=1
−3y=1−2x
y=3(2x−1)=23x−3
Slope = 23
Q1.11 [1 mark]
Radius of the circle x2+y2−2x+4y+1=0 is ______
Answer: a. 2
Solution:
x2+y2−2x+4y+1=0
(x2−2x)+(y2+4y)=−1
(x2−2x+1)+(y2+4y+4)=−1+1+4=4
(x−1)2+(y+2)2=4
Radius = 4=2
Q1.12 [1 mark]
limx→0xsinx=______
Answer: c. 1
Solution:
This is a standard limit: limx→0xsinx=1
Q1.13 [1 mark]
limx→ax−ax2−a2=______
Answer: d. 2a
Solution:
limx→ax−ax2−a2=limx→ax−a(x−a)(x+a)=limx→a(x+a)=a+a=2a
Q1.14 [1 mark]
limx→2x3−4x2−2=______
Answer: b. 21
Solution:
limx→2x3−4x2−2
At x=2: numerator = 4−2=2, denominator = 8−4=4
=42=21
Q.2 (A) Attempt any two [6 marks]
Q2.1 [3 marks]
Solve: x−2−122x02−24=0
Solution:
Expanding along first row:
(x−2)x0−24−2−12−24+2−12x0=0
(x−2)(4x)−2(−4+4)+2(0−2x)=0
4x(x−2)−0−4x=0
4x2−8x−4x=0
4x2−12x=0
4x(x−3)=0
Therefore: x=0 or x=3
Q2.2 [3 marks]
If f(x)=9−x+x9−x then Prove that f(x)+f(9−x)=1
Solution:
Given: f(x)=9−x+x9−x
Find f(9−x):
f(9−x)=9−(9−x)+9−x9−(9−x)=x+9−xx
Now: f(x)+f(9−x)=9−x+x9−x+x+9−xx
=9−x+x9−x+x=9−x+x9−x+x=1
Hence proved: f(x)+f(9−x)=1
Q2.3 [3 marks]
Evaluate: 3sin23π−43tan26π+34cot26π−2csc23π
Solution:
Using standard values:
- sin3π=23, so sin23π=43
- tan6π=31, so tan26π=31
- cot6π=3, so cot26π=3
- csc3π=32, so csc23π=34
Substituting:
=3×43−43×31+34×3−2×34
=49−41+4−38
=48+4−38=2+4−38=6−38=318−8=310
Q.2 (B) Attempt any two [8 marks]
Q2.1 [4 marks]
If f(x)=1+x1−x then Prove that (i) f(x)⋅f(−x)=1 and (ii) f(x)+f(x1)=0
Solution:
Given: f(x)=1+x1−x
(i) Prove f(x)⋅f(−x)=1:
f(−x)=1+(−x)1−(−x)=1−x1+x
f(x)⋅f(−x)=1+x1−x⋅1−x1+x=(1+x)(1−x)(1−x)(1+x)=1
Hence proved.
(ii) Prove f(x)+f(x1)=0:
f(x1)=1+x11−x1=xx+1xx−1=x+1x−1
f(x)+f(x1)=1+x1−x+x+1x−1=1+x1−x−1+x1−x=0
Hence proved.
Q2.2 [4 marks]
If log(2a+b)=21loga+21logb then Prove that a=b
Solution:
Given: log(2a+b)=21loga+21logb
Right side: 21loga+21logb=21(loga+logb)=21log(ab)=logab
So: log(2a+b)=logab
Taking antilog: 2a+b=ab
Squaring both sides: (2a+b)2=ab
4(a+b)2=ab
(a+b)2=4ab
a2+2ab+b2=4ab
a2−2ab+b2=0
(a−b)2=0
a−b=0
Therefore: a=b
Q2.3 [4 marks]
Prove that: logxy(xyz)1+logyz(xyz)1+logzx(xyz)1=2
Solution:
Using change of base formula: logab1=logba
logxy(xyz)1=logxyz(xy)
logyz(xyz)1=logxyz(yz)
logzx(xyz)1=logxyz(zx)
LHS = logxyz(xy)+logxyz(yz)+logxyz(zx)
=logxyz[(xy)(yz)(zx)]
=logxyz(x2y2z2)
=logxyz[(xyz)2]
=2logxyz(xyz)=2×1=2 = RHS
Hence proved.
Q.3 (A) Attempt any two [6 marks]
Q3.1 [3 marks]
Prove that: sin780°sin480°+cos120°sin30°=21
Solution:
First, reduce angles to standard form:
- sin780°=sin(780°−720°)=sin60°=23
- sin480°=sin(480°−360°)=sin120°=23
- cos120°=−21
- sin30°=21
LHS = sin780°sin480°+cos120°sin30°
=23×23+(−21)×21
=43−41=42=21 = RHS
Hence proved.
Q3.2 [3 marks]
Prove that: tan55°=cos10°−sin10°cos10°+sin10°
Solution:
RHS = cos10°−sin10°cos10°+sin10°
Dividing numerator and denominator by cos10°:
=1−tan10°1+tan10°
Using the formula: tan(45°+θ)=1−tanθ1+tanθ
=tan(45°+10°)=tan55° = LHS
Hence proved.
Q3.3 [3 marks]
Find the equation of a circle with Centre (-3, -2) and area 9π sq. unit.
Solution:
Given: Centre = (-3, -2), Area = 9π
From area: πr2=9π
r2=9
r=3
Standard form of circle: (x−h)2+(y−k)2=r2
Where (h,k)=(−3,−2) and r=3
(x−(−3))2+(y−(−2))2=32
(x+3)2+(y+2)2=9
Expanding:
x2+6x+9+y2+4y+4=9
x2+y2+6x+4y+4=0
Q.3 (B) Attempt any two [8 marks]
Q3.1 [4 marks]
Prove that: 1+sinθ−cosθ1+sinθ+cosθ=cot2θ
Solution:
Using half-angle identities:
- sinθ=2sin2θcos2θ
- cosθ=cos22θ−sin22θ
- 1=sin22θ+cos22θ
LHS = 1+sinθ−cosθ1+sinθ+cosθ
Numerator: 1+sinθ+cosθ
=sin22θ+cos22θ+2sin2θcos2θ+cos22θ−sin22θ
=2cos22θ+2sin2θcos2θ=2cos2θ(cos2θ+sin2θ)
Denominator: 1+sinθ−cosθ
=sin22θ+cos22θ+2sin2θcos2θ−cos22θ+sin22θ
=2sin22θ+2sin2θcos2θ=2sin2θ(sin2θ+cos2θ)
LHS = 2sin2θ(sin2θ+cos2θ)2cos2θ(cos2θ+sin2θ)=sin2θcos2θ=cot2θ = RHS
Hence proved.
Q3.2 [4 marks]
Draw the graph of y = Cos x, 0 ≤ x ≤ π
Diagram:
Table of key points:
| x | 0 | π/4 | π/2 | 3π/4 | π |
|---|
| cos x | 1 | √2/2 | 0 | -√2/2 | -1 |
Properties:
- Domain: [0, π]
- Range: [-1, 1]
- Decreasing function in given interval
- Maximum at x = 0, y = 1
- Minimum at x = π, y = -1
Q3.3 [4 marks]
If a=(3,−1,−4), b=(−2,4,−3) and c=(−1,2,−1) then Find the direction cosines of 3a−2b+4c.
Solution:
3a=3(3,−1,−4)=(9,−3,−12)
2b=2(−2,4,−3)=(−4,8,−6)
4c=4(−1,2,−1)=(−4,8,−4)
3a−2b+4c=(9,−3,−12)−(−4,8,−6)+(−4,8,−4)
=(9,−3,−12)+(4,−8,6)+(−4,8,−4)
=(9+4−4,−3−8+8,−12+6−4)
=(9,−3,−10)
Magnitude: ∣r∣=92+(−3)2+(−10)2=81+9+100=190
Direction cosines:
l=1909, m=190−3, n=190−10
Q.4 (A) Attempt any two [6 marks]
Q4.1 [3 marks]
If the two vectors mi+2mj+4k and mi−3j+2k are perpendicular to each other then find m.
Solution:
Let a=mi+2mj+4k=(m,2m,4)
Let b=mi−3j+2k=(m,−3,2)
For perpendicular vectors: a⋅b=0
(m,2m,4)⋅(m,−3,2)=0
m⋅m+2m⋅(−3)+4⋅2=0
m2−6m+8=0
(m−2)(m−4)=0
Therefore: m=2 or m=4
Q4.2 [3 marks]
Find angle between the two vectors i+2j+3k and −2i+3j+k
Solution:
Let a=i+2j+3k=(1,2,3)
Let b=−2i+3j+k=(−2,3,1)
a⋅b=(1)(−2)+(2)(3)+(3)(1)=−2+6+3=7
∣a∣=12+22+32=14
∣b∣=(−2)2+32+12=14
cosθ=∣a∣∣b∣a⋅b=14×147=147=21
Therefore: θ=cos−1(21)=60°
Q4.3 [3 marks]
Find the equation of line passing through the point (4,3) and perpendicular to the line 4y−3x+7=0.
Solution:
Given line: 4y−3x+7=0
Rewriting: 4y=3x−7, so y=43x−47
Slope of given line = 43
For perpendicular line: slope = −431=−34
Using point-slope form with point (4, 3):
y−3=−34(x−4)
y−3=−34x+316
y=−34x+316+3=−34x+316+9
y=−34x+325
Equation: 4x+3y−25=0
Q.4 (B) Attempt any two [8 marks]
Q4.1 [4 marks]
Find unit vector perpendicular to both vectors a=(3,1,2) and b=(2,−2,4)
Solution:
The cross product a×b gives a vector perpendicular to both.
a×b=i32j1−2k24
=i(1×4−2×(−2))−j(3×4−2×2)+k(3×(−2)−1×2)
=i(4+4)−j(12−4)+k(−6−2)
=8i−8j−8k
a×b=(8,−8,−8)
Magnitude: ∣a×b∣=82+(−8)2+(−8)2=64+64+64=192=83
Unit vector = 83(8,−8,−8)=3(1,−1,−1)=(31,3−1,3−1)
Q4.2 [4 marks]
Under the effect of forces i+j−2k and 2i+2j−4k, an Object is displaced from i−j to 3i+k. Find the work done.
Solution:
Resultant force: F=(i+j−2k)+(2i+2j−4k)
F=3i+3j−6k=(3,3,−6)
Displacement: s=(3i+k)−(i−j)=2i+j+k=(2,1,1)
Work done: W=F⋅s
W=(3,3,−6)⋅(2,1,1)=3(2)+3(1)+(−6)(1)=6+3−6=3
Work done = 3 units
Q4.3 [4 marks]
Find: limx→2x2−5x+6x3−x2−5x+6
Solution:
First, let's check if direct substitution works:
At x=2: Numerator = 8−4−10+6=0
At x=2: Denominator = 4−10+6=0
We get 00 form, so we need to factorize.
Numerator: x3−x2−5x+6
Let's check if (x−2) is a factor: 23−22−5(2)+6=8−4−10+6=0 ✓
Using synthetic division: x3−x2−5x+6=(x−2)(x2+x−3)
Denominator: x2−5x+6
Factoring: x2−5x+6=(x−2)(x−3)
limx→2x2−5x+6x3−x2−5x+6=limx→2(x−2)(x−3)(x−2)(x2+x−3)
=limx→2x−3x2+x−3=2−34+2−3=−13=−3
Answer: -3
Q.5 (A) Attempt any two [6 marks]
Q5.1 [3 marks]
Find: limx→2(x−21−x2−2x2)
Solution:
limx→2(x−21−x2−2x2)
Note that x2−2x=x(x−2)
=limx→2(x−21−x(x−2)2)
=limx→2x(x−2)x−2=limx→2x(x−2)x−2
=limx→2x1=21
Answer: 21
Q5.2 [3 marks]
Find: limx→∞(1+x5)32x
Solution:
This is of the form 1∞. Using the standard limit:
limx→∞(1+xa)bx=eab
Here, a=5 and b=32
limx→∞(1+x5)32x=e5×32=e310
Answer: e310
Q5.3 [3 marks]
Find: limx→0xex+sinx−1
Solution:
At x=0: Numerator = e0+sin0−1=1+0−1=0
Denominator = 0, so we have 00 form.
Using L'Hôpital's rule:
limx→0xex+sinx−1=limx→01ex+cosx
=e0+cos0=1+1=2
Answer: 2
Q.5 (B) Attempt any two [8 marks]
Q5.1 [4 marks]
If two lines kx+(2−k)y+3=0 and 2x+(k+1)y−5=0 are parallel to each other then find the value of k.
Solution:
Two lines a1x+b1y+c1=0 and a2x+b2y+c2=0 are parallel if:
a2a1=b2b1=c2c1
Given lines:
- Line 1: kx+(2−k)y+3=0, so a1=k, b1=2−k, c1=3
- Line 2: 2x+(k+1)y−5=0, so a2=2, b2=k+1, c2=−5
For parallel lines: 2k=k+12−k
Cross multiplying: k(k+1)=2(2−k)
k2+k=4−2k
k2+k+2k−4=0
k2+3k−4=0
(k+4)(k−1)=0
So k=−4 or k=1
Checking if lines are not identical:
For k=1: c2c1=−53=−53 and a2a1=21 (≠ −53) ✓
For k=−4: c2c1=−53=−53 and a2a1=2−4=−2 (≠ −53) ✓
Therefore: k=1 or k=−4
Q5.2 [4 marks]
If the measure of the angle between two lines is 4π and the slope of one of line is 23 then, find the slope of the other line.
Solution:
Let m1=23 and m2 be the slope of the other line.
The angle between two lines with slopes m1 and m2 is given by:
tanθ=1+m1m2m1−m2
Given: θ=4π, so tan4π=1
1=1+23m223−m2
1=22+3m223−m2=2+3m23−2m2
This gives us two cases:
Case 1: 2+3m23−2m2=1
3−2m2=2+3m2
3−2=3m2+2m2
1=5m2
m2=51
Case 2: 2+3m23−2m2=−1
3−2m2=−(2+3m2)
3−2m2=−2−3m2
3+2=−3m2+2m2
5=−m2
m2=−5
Therefore: m2=51 or m2=−5
Q5.3 [4 marks]
Find equation of tangent to the circle 2x2+2y2+3x−4y+1=0 at the point (-1, 2)
Solution:
First, let's rewrite the circle equation in standard form:
2x2+2y2+3x−4y+1=0
Dividing by 2: x2+y2+23x−2y+21=0
For a circle x2+y2+2gx+2fy+c=0, the equation of tangent at point (x1,y1) is:
xx1+yy1+g(x+x1)+f(y+y1)+c=0
Comparing: 2g=23, so g=43
2f=−2, so f=−1
c=21
At point (−1,2):
x(−1)+y(2)+43(x+(−1))+(−1)(y+2)+21=0
−x+2y+43x−43−y−2+21=0
−x+43x+2y−y−43−2+21=0
−41x+y−43−24+21=0
−41x+y−43−2+21=0
−41x+y−49=0
Multiplying by 4: −x+4y−9=0
Equation of tangent: x−4y+9=0
Formula Cheat Sheet
Trigonometry
- sin2θ+cos2θ=1
- tanθ=cosθsinθ
- sin(A±B)=sinAcosB±cosAsinB
- cos(A±B)=cosAcosB∓sinAsinB
Limits
- limx→0xsinx=1
- limx→∞(1+xa)bx=eab
- limx→ax−axn−an=nan−1
Vectors
- Dot product: a⋅b=∣a∣∣b∣cosθ
- Cross product: ∣a×b∣=∣a∣∣b∣sinθ
- Work done: W=F⋅s
Circle
- Standard form: (x−h)2+(y−k)2=r2
- Area: πr2
- Tangent at (x1,y1): xx1+yy1+g(x+x1)+f(y+y1)+c=0
Problem-solving Strategies
For Determinants:
- Expand along the row/column with most zeros
- Factor out common terms first
For Limits:
- Check for 00 or ∞∞ forms
- Use L'Hôpital's rule or factorization
- Recognize standard limit forms
For Vectors:
- Use component form for calculations
- Remember cross product gives perpendicular vector
- Dot product = 0 for perpendicular vectors
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Sign errors in determinant expansion
- Forgetting degree-radian conversion: 180°=π radians
- Not simplifying trigonometric expressions using identities
- Wrong limit evaluation - always check if direct substitution works first
- Vector operations - don't confuse dot and cross products
Exam Tips
- Time management: Spend 1-2 minutes per mark
- Show all steps for partial credit
- Check answers by substitution where possible
- Use standard values for trigonometric functions
- Draw diagrams for vector and geometry problems