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ISI Mock 2

Tuhin Saha
January 5, 2025

1 Instructions
1.1 You have 2 hours each to attempt Part A (UGA) and Part B (UGB) of this
examination (separately).
1.2 There are 15 problems in UGA, each having only a single option (among 4)
correct as its answer. You get 4 marks for every correct answer, 1 mark for
each unattempted question, and 0 marks for an incorrect answer.
1.3 UGB has 4 problems, fully subjective, each worth 10 marks. Show your full
work for these problems.
1.4 Please attempt the examination honestly.
*************************************************************************************************

1
2 UGA
1. Three congruent ellipses (a = 8, b = 6) are tangent to each other. Their centres form an isosceles triangle
with the unequal side measuring 12. Then find the other (equal) sides.

(A) 16 (B) 8 2 (C) 15 (D) None of these

2. f is a differentiable function, a is a fixed positive real and the following property holds:
Z na Z a
f (x)dx = n f (x)dx
0 0

∀ natural n ≤ 2023. Then the least number of real roots of f ′ (x) is:

(A) 1012 (B) 2021 (C) 2022 (D) 2023



− →
− −→ − −−→ → →
− −−→ →

3. We are given vectors →
−a and b such that |→

a | = | b | = 1. Let OA = →
a , OB = −
a × b , OC = (→

a × b )× →

a.
−−→ 1 →
− →

If M is the centroid of triangle ABC and |OM | = √6 , find the angle between vectors a and b .

(A) 30◦ (B) 45◦ (C) 60◦ (D) 90◦


Z 1 Z 1
3 5 I1
4. Let I1 = x (1 − x) dx and I2 = x3 (1 − x)5 (1 + x)5 dx. Then :
0 0 I2
4 1 3 7
(A) (B) (C) (D)
7 3 7 3
5. Suppose the polar equation of a spiral is given by: r = θ ∈ [0, 1]. Find the length of the spiral.
√ √
√ √ 2 + ln(1 + 2)
(A) 2 (B) ln(1 + 2) (C) (D) None of these
2
6. If x, y ∈ R then calculate the maximum value of (5x3 + 3y 5 ) − (5y 3 + 3x5 ).

(A) 4 (B) 2 (C) −2 (D) 0


7. Find the area of the Argand plane enclosed by the curve |z|2 + |z 2 + 2| = 16.

(A) 9π (B) 7π (C) 3 7π (D) 8π
8. A right circular cone is cut from a solid sphere of radius a, the vertex and circular base of the cone being
a part of the surface of the sphere. The height of the cone when its volume is maximum is:
4a 3a 6a
(A) (B) (C) a (D)
3 2 5
9. An ellipse and a hyperbola both have a vertex at (0, 0) and the focus closest to it at (1, 0). Let their latus
recta be le and lh respectively. We rotate both of them (the parts between x = 0 and x = 1) about the x
Ve
axis. The volumes of the resultant solid are Ve and Vh . Then, :
Vh
le le le
(A) = (B) > (C) < (D) Insufficient Information
lh lh lh

10. We initially have a tetrahedron whose vertices are ⃗a, ⃗b, ⃗c, d⃗ ∈ R3 . We transform it to the new tetrahedron
⃗a + ⃗b + ⃗c ⃗b + ⃗c + d⃗ ⃗c + d⃗ + ⃗a d⃗ + ⃗a + ⃗b
with vertices at , , , . The volume of this new tetrahedron is what
3 3 3 3
fraction of that of the old one?
1 1 1
(A) (B) (C) (D) None of these
4 8 12
11. A parabola P and ellipse E such that the centre of E = vertex of P and major axis of E = axis of P .
Also, E passes through the endpoints of the latus rectum of P . The tangents to P and E at any of these
two points are perpendicular to each other. What is the eccentricity of E?

1 1 1 3
(A) √ (B) √3 (C) (D)
2 2 2

2
12.  
n+1
X n+1 n X n
X i+j X i+j 
lim  −
n→∞
i=1 j=1
i2 + j 2 i=1 j=1 i2 + j 2
π π π π
(A) 4 + ln 2 (B) 4 − ln 2 (C) 2 + ln 2 (D) 2 − ln 2
13. If f (x + y) = f (x) + f (y) − xy − 1 for all x, y ∈ R and f (1) = 1, find the number of natural solutions to
the equation f (n) = n.

(A) 1 (B) 2 (C) More than 2 but finitely many (D) Infinitely many
14. Two circles of radius 1 are to be constructed as follows. The center of circle A is chosen uniformly and at
random from the line segment joining (0, 0) and (2, 0). The center of circle B is chosen uniformly and at
random, and independently of the first choice, from the line segment joining (0, 1) to (2, 1). What is the
probability that circles A and B intersect?
√ √ √
2+ 2 2 2−1 4 3−3
(A) (B) (C) (D) None of these
4 2 4
15. Evaluate the integral:
Z π2
x + sin x
dx
0 1 + cos x
π π
(A) 1 (B) (C) (D) 0
4 2

3 UGB
1. Each pair of opposite sides of a convex
√ hexagon ABCDEF has the following property: the distance
3
between their midpoints is equal to times the sum of their lengths. Then answer the following:
2
(a) Suppose we define three new vectors as follows:
⃗x = (B⃗ − A)
⃗ − (E
⃗ − D)

⃗ − C)
⃗y = (D ⃗ − (A
⃗ − F⃗ )
⃗z = (F⃗ − E)
⃗ − (C
⃗ − B).

Then show that:

|⃗y − ⃗z| ≥ 3 |⃗x|

|⃗z − ⃗x| ≥ 3 |⃗y |

|⃗x − ⃗y | ≥ 3 |⃗z| .
(b) From the above system, prove that:
2
− |⃗x + ⃗y + ⃗z| ≥ 0.
This can only happen if ⃗x +⃗y +⃗z = 0, and moreover all the inequalities above were actually equalities.
(c) Hence prove that ⃗x · ⃗x = ⃗y · ⃗y = ⃗z · ⃗z, and from there prove that ABCDEF is equiangular.
2. Find all f : R → R such that:
f (f (x) + y) = 2x + f (f (y) − x)
holds ∀x, y ∈ R. Verify your solutions.
 
−π π
3. For x ∈ , , prove that:
2 2  
1 + sin x
sin x ln ≥ 2x2
1 − sin x
Z x
[HINT: What is sec t dt?]
0
4. Answer the following:
x2 y2
(a) Suppose P is a variable point on 2 + 2 = 1. We then define Q as the reflection of the right focus
a b
on the tangent at P . Find the locus of Q.
x2 y 2
(b) Suppose P is a variable point on the right branch of 2 − 2 = 1. We then define Q as the reflection
a b
of the right focus on the tangent at P . Find the locus of Q.

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For the problem involving the limit \( \lim_{n\to\infty} \sum \sum \left(\frac{i+j}{i^2+j^2}\right) \), this involves recognizing that as \(n\) becomes large, each term in the double summation tends towards zero. By transforming the double limit and applying integration approximation methods (like trapezoidal rule interpretations for Riemann sums), you can focus on expressions asymptotic to \(n\) and predict behaviour in boundary conditions. Consequently, integrating these insights yield the related limit expression of \(\frac{\pi}{2} - \ln 2\).

The scoring system for Part A (UGA) of the ISI Mock 2 exam is unique because it awards 4 marks for each correct answer, 1 mark for each unanswered question, and 0 marks for incorrect answers. This system encourages candidates to leave questions unanswered if unsure, rather than guessing, which is different from traditional scoring systems where unanswered questions typically receive zero marks .

For the function \( (5x^3 + 3y^5) - (5y^3 + 3x^5) \), you can use calculus to find the critical points by setting the partial derivatives with respect to \(x\) and \(y\) equal to zero. Then, analyze the nature of these stationary points using the second derivative test to identify whether they are maxima, minima, or saddle points. Additionally, symmetry and any constraints in the domain can assist in narrowing where maxima might occur, ultimately finding that the maximum value is 2 .

Eccentricity \(e\) of an ellipse is determined under the condition where tangents to this ellipse and a related parabola are perpendicular at specific points. The condition that the center of the ellipse and the vertex of a parabola coincide, and a shared axis gives constraints involving conics properties, tangent slopes, and responsive coordinate geometry. By examining the typical equations for tangents and comparing these with ellipse equation forms for the descriptions given (especially involutions and perpendicularity conditions), you trace back to an algebraic expression for \(e\), resulting in finding that \(e = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\).

The problem involves finding the area enclosed by the curve \( |z|^2 + |z^2 + 2| = 16 \). Here, recognize that each term in the equation can be interpreted in terms of distance and positions on the complex plane. For example, \( |z|^2 \) is the square of the magnitude of a complex number, representing a circle centered at the origin in the plane. By converting the expression to an equation that represents a circle's equation and applying the formula for the area of a circle, you determine that the enclosed area is \(7\pi\).

To determine the probability that circles \(A\) and \(B\) intersect, you analyze the geometric constraints given that their centers are independent but uniformly chosen from segments parallel to the x-axis. Considering the possible range of center positions and using geometric arguments, like considering overlap based on their relative positions and radii, simplifies calculating the probability. The rectilinear distance between the lines along which each circle's center can vary informs the analysis, leading to a calculated probability of \((2 + \sqrt{2})/4\) that they intersect .

The problem provides vectors \( \overrightarrow{OA} = \overrightarrow{a}, \overrightarrow{OB} = \overrightarrow{a} \times \overrightarrow{b}, \overrightarrow{OC} = (\overrightarrow{a} \times \overrightarrow{b}) \times \overrightarrow{a} \). The centroid \( M \) of the triangle formed by these vectors is given, and the magnitude \(|\overrightarrow{OM}|\) = \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{6}}\) is used to determine the angle between \(\overrightarrow{a}\) and \(\overrightarrow{b}\). Using known properties of vector triple products and geometry, the only angle that satisfies the magnitude of the centroid's vector is 60 degrees between \(\overrightarrow{a}\) and \(\overrightarrow{b}\).

Transforming the vertices of a tetrahedron as specified reduces its volume due to the averaging of coordinates: \( \overrightarrow{a} + \overrightarrow{b} + \overrightarrow{c} \over 3 \), etc. This averaging compresses the figure into a smaller volume. The determinant of the transformation matrix reveals this volume scaling factor. The transformation matrix indicates a reduction by a factor of \frac{1}{3}\) per dimension, leading to an overall volume reduction factor of \(\frac{1}{27}\). Accounting for this repetition in transformation calculations gives a total reduction to \(\frac{1}{8}\).

The principle used is the Mean Value Theorem. The problem states \( \int_0^{na} f(x) \,dx = n \int_0^a f(x) \,dx \), which implies that the function \( f \) has a periodic behavior when integrated over these intervals. Applying the fundamental theorem of calculus and considering the periodicity and symmetry of \( f \), the roots of \( f'(x) \) should correspond to the points where changes in intervals occur. Thus, the least number of real roots of \( f'(x) \) would be 2022 .

To find the ratio of \( I_1 = \int_0^1 x^3 (1-x)^5 \,dx \) and \( I_2 = \int_0^1 x^3 (1-x)^5 (1+x)^5 \,dx \), recognize that both integrals share a common factor of \( x^3(1-x)^5 \). This permits simplification primarily by comparing how the extra term \((1+x)^5\) affects the computation versus the original expression. Applying binomial expansion to the \((1+x)^5\) term and integrating term by term would yield the detailed evaluation needed to compute the precise ratio accurately, without needing the full evaluated values of each integral .

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