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The document outlines an assignment on Vectors and Vector Calculus, covering various topics including definitions of scalar and vector quantities, vector resolution, dot and cross products, and derivatives. It includes specific questions that require calculations and explanations related to vector fields, gradients, divergence, and curl. The assignment aims to assess understanding of fundamental concepts in vector calculus through practical problems.

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Vector Assignment

The document outlines an assignment on Vectors and Vector Calculus, covering various topics including definitions of scalar and vector quantities, vector resolution, dot and cross products, and derivatives. It includes specific questions that require calculations and explanations related to vector fields, gradients, divergence, and curl. The assignment aims to assess understanding of fundamental concepts in vector calculus through practical problems.

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Assignment: Vectors & Vector Calculus (Chapters

1–4)
Q1. Define scalar and vector quantities. Give 3 examples of each.

Q2. Resolve a vector A = 5 units making angle 37° with x-axis into components.

Q3. Find the magnitude and unit vector of A = (3i + 4j + 12k).

Q4. Express vector A = 2i − 3j + k in terms of magnitude and direction.

Q5. Determine whether the following are scalar or vector fields: (a) φ = x² + y² (b) F = xi + yj.

Q6. Find the dot product of A = (1,2,3), B = (4,−1,2).

Q7. Find the angle between vectors A = (2,0,1), B = (1,1,0).

Q8. Find the cross product of A = i + j + k, B = 2i − j + 3k.

Q9. Find the area of parallelogram formed by A = (1,2,3), B = (2,1,1).

Q10. Evaluate scalar triple product A·(B×C), where A=(1,2,3), B=(0,1,4), C=(2,−1,1).

Q11. If r(t)=t²i + t³j + tk, find velocity and acceleration.

Q12. Find derivative of A(t)=e^t i + sin(t) j + t² k.

Q13. Find d/dt (A·B), where A=ti + t²j, B=t²i + tj.

Q14. Find ∂F/∂x and ∂F/∂y for F(x,y)=x²i + xyj.

Q15. Explain physical meaning of velocity and acceleration.

Q16. Find gradient of φ = x² + y² + z².

Q17. Find divergence of F = xi + yj + zk.

Q18. Find curl of F = yi + zj + xk.

Q19. Check whether F = (2x)i + (−2y)j is solenoidal.

Q20. Explain gradient, divergence, and curl with examples.

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