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M-III Differential Calculus Q&A Guide

The document outlines the most expected questions for the M-III Differential Calculus course, categorized by modules covering topics such as single-variable calculus, multivariable calculus, vector calculus, first-order ODEs, higher-order ODEs, and first-order PDEs. Each module includes 2, 7, and 14 marks questions, focusing on key concepts and theorems relevant to the course. Important topics highlighted include Leibnitz’s Theorem, Lagrange Multipliers, and various types of differential equations.

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M-III Differential Calculus Q&A Guide

The document outlines the most expected questions for the M-III Differential Calculus course, categorized by modules covering topics such as single-variable calculus, multivariable calculus, vector calculus, first-order ODEs, higher-order ODEs, and first-order PDEs. Each module includes 2, 7, and 14 marks questions, focusing on key concepts and theorems relevant to the course. Important topics highlighted include Leibnitz’s Theorem, Lagrange Multipliers, and various types of differential equations.

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Most Expected Questions of M-III (Differential Calculus)

[BEU 3RD SEM CSE/ CSE(SPECIALIZATION)]

Module 1: Successive Differentiation & Single-Variable Calculus


2 Marks Questions:
1. State Leibnitz’s theorem for the nth derivative of a product.
2. Evaluate
𝑒𝑥 − 1 − 𝑥
𝑙𝑖𝑚𝑥→0
𝑥2
7 Marks Questions:

1. If 𝑦 = sin−1 𝑥, find 𝑦𝑛 using Leibnitz’s theorem.


2. Prove that
2
sin 𝑥 1/𝑥
lim ( ) = 𝑒 −1/6
𝑥→0 𝑥

Module 2: Multivariable Calculus


2 Marks Questions:
1. State Euler’s theorem for homogeneous functions.
2. Define continuity for f(x, y) at (a, b).
7 Marks Questions:
1. Verify Euler’s theorem for 𝑢 = 𝑥 3 + 𝑦 3 + 𝑧 3 − 3𝑥𝑦𝑧.
2. Find maxima/minima of 𝑓(𝑥, 𝑦) = 𝑥 3 + 𝑦 3 − 3𝑥𝑦.
14 Marks Questions:
1. Use Lagrange multipliers to find the shortest distance from the origin to the plane 3x
+ 2y + z = 12.
2. Expand 𝑓(𝑥, 𝑦) = 𝑒 𝑥+𝑦 using Taylor’s series up to 2nd order at (0, 0).

Module 3: Vector Calculus


2 Marks Questions:
1. Define irrotational and solenoidal vectors.
2. Find curl of 𝐹⃗ = 𝑦𝑧𝑖̂ + 𝑧𝑥𝑗̂ + 𝑥𝑦𝑘̂
7 Marks Questions:
1. Find the directional derivative of 𝜙 = 𝑥 2 𝑦𝑧 + 4𝑥 2 𝑧 2 at (1, -2, 1) in the direction of
2𝑖̂ − 𝑗̂ − 2𝑘̂.
2. Verify Green’s theorem for
∮(𝑥𝑦 + 𝑦 2 )𝑑𝑥 + 𝑥 2 𝑑𝑦
𝐶

bounded by y = x and y = x^2


14 Marks Questions:

1. Prove that div (curl(𝐹⃗ )) = 0𝑎𝑛𝑑curl(∇𝜙) = ⃗0⃗

2. Verify Stokes’ theorem for


𝐹⃗ = (𝑦 − 𝑧 + 2)𝑖̂ + (𝑦 + 4)𝑗̂ − 𝑥𝑧𝑘̂
over a cube

Module 4: First-Order ODEs


2 Marks Questions:
𝑑𝑦
1. Identify the type of ODE: 𝑥 𝑑𝑥 + 𝑦 = 𝑥 3 𝑦 6

2. Write the general form of Clairaut’s equation


7 Marks Questions:
1. Solve:
𝑑𝑦 𝑦 cos 𝑥 + sin 𝑦 + 𝑦
+ =0
𝑑𝑥 sin 𝑥 + 𝑥 cos 𝑦 + 𝑥
2. Solve: 𝑦 = 2𝑝𝑥 + 𝑦 2 𝑝3 (Clairaut’s type)
14 Marks Questions:
𝑑𝑦
1. Solve Bernoulli’s equation: 𝑥 𝑑𝑥 + 𝑦 = 𝑥 3 𝑦 6
1
2. Find general and singular solutions of 𝑦 = 𝑥𝑝 + 4 𝑝4

Module 5: Higher-Order ODEs & Special Functions


2 Marks Questions:
1. Define Legendre polynomial 𝑃𝑛 (𝑥) and Bessel function 𝐽𝑛 (𝑥).
2. What is the recurrence relation for Bessel functions?
7 Marks Questions:
1. Solve using variation of parameters:
𝑑2𝑦
+ 𝑦 = tan 𝑥
𝑑𝑥 2
2. Prove: 2𝑛𝐽𝑛 (𝑥) = 𝑥(𝐽𝑛−1 (𝑥) + 𝐽𝑛+1 (𝑥))

14 Marks Questions:
1. Solve Cauchy-Euler equation:
𝑑2 𝑦 𝑑𝑦
𝑥2 2
+ 4𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 𝑒 𝑥
𝑑𝑥 𝑑𝑥
2. Find series solution of 𝑥𝑦 ′′ + 𝑦 ′ + 𝑥 2 𝑦 = 0 near x = 0

Module 6: First-Order PDEs


2 Marks Questions:
1. Classify the PDE:
2
𝜕𝑧 2 𝜕𝑧 2
𝑧 ( ) +( ) =1
𝜕𝑥 𝜕𝑦
2. Form PDE by eliminating f from 𝑧 = 𝑓(𝑦/𝑥)
7 Marks Questions:
1. Solve: xp + yq = 3z

2. Solve: (𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 − 𝑧 2 )𝑝 + 2𝑥𝑦𝑞 = 2𝑥𝑧


14 marks Questions:
1. Solve: 𝑧 = 𝑝𝑥 + 𝑞𝑦 + 𝑝2 + 𝑞 2 (Charpit’s method)
2. Derive PDE for all planes at constant distance a from origin

Important Topics (PYQs Based):


Leibnitz’s Theorem, Lagrange Multipliers, Green’s / Stokes’ Theorems, Clairaut’s &
Bernoulli’s ODEs, Bessel / Legendre Functions, Charpit’s Method for PDEs

!! Best Wishes !!

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