Mathematics Exam Paper for XII Science
Mathematics Exam Paper for XII Science
Students are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. Students are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
Group: “A” Multiple Choice Questions Group: “A” Multiple Choice Questions
Rewrite the correct option in your answer sheet. [11×1=11] Rewrite the correct option in your answer sheet. [11×1=11]
1. The numbers on a clock face be arranged is 1. The numbers on a clock face be arranged is
a) 12! b) 11! c) 10! d) 11!/2 a) 12! b) 11! c) 10! d) 11!/2
2. If 𝐶(𝑛, 8) = 𝐶(𝑛, 6), then the value of 𝐶(𝑛, 2) is 2. If 𝐶(𝑛, 8) = 𝐶(𝑛, 6), then the value of 𝐶(𝑛, 2) is
a) 6 b) 8 c) 50 d) 91 a) 6 b) 8 c) 50 d) 91
3. In the expansion of (1 + 𝑥)50, then the sum of the coefficient of odd powers of x is 3. In the expansion of (1 + 𝑥)50, then the sum of the coefficient of odd powers of x is
a) 0 b) 249 c) 250 d) 251 a) 0 b) 249 c) 250 d) 251
2 6 2 6
4. The third term in the expansion of (𝑥 + 𝑥) is 4. The third term in the expansion of (𝑥 + 𝑥) is
a) 60𝑥 3 b) 60𝑥 2 c) 60𝑥 d) 60 a) 60𝑥 3 b) 60𝑥 2 c) 60𝑥 d) 60
5. If the normal to the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 2 makes 45° with x-axis then its equation is
2 2
5. If the normal to the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 2 makes 45° with x-axis then its equation is
2 2
a) 𝑥 + 𝑦 = √2 b) 𝑥 + 𝑦 ± 2 = 0 c) 𝑦 = ±𝑥 d) 𝑦 = ±𝑥 + 1 a) 𝑥 + 𝑦 = √2 b) 𝑥 + 𝑦 ± 2 = 0 c) 𝑦 = ±𝑥 d) 𝑦 = ±𝑥 + 1
𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2
6. If P is a point on the ellipse 16 + 25 = 1 and S and 𝑆′ the two foci, then 𝑃𝑆 + 𝑃𝑆 ′ = 6. If P is a point on the ellipse 16 + 25 = 1 and S and 𝑆′ the two foci, then 𝑃𝑆 + 𝑃𝑆 ′ =
a) 16 b) 25 c) 8 d) 10 a) 16 b) 25 c) 8 d) 10
7. If 𝑎⃗ = (1,2,0) and 𝑏⃗⃗ = (0,1,2), then |𝑎⃗ × 𝑏⃗⃗| = 7. If 𝑎⃗ = (1,2,0) and 𝑏⃗⃗ = (0,1,2), then |𝑎⃗ × 𝑏⃗⃗| =
a) 2 b) 1 c) √21 d) √21/2 a) 2 b) 1 c) √21 d) √21/2
8. The projection of the vector (2𝑖⃗ + 3𝑗⃗ + 2𝑘) on the vector (𝑖⃗ + 2𝑗⃗ + 3𝑘⃗⃗) is
⃗⃗ 8. The projection of the vector (2𝑖⃗ + 3𝑗⃗ + 2𝑘) on the vector (𝑖⃗ + 2𝑗⃗ + 3𝑘⃗⃗) is
⃗⃗
a) 1/√14 b) 2/√14 c) 3/√14 d) √14 a) 1/√14 b) 2/√14 c) 3/√14 d) √14
𝑥−sin 𝑥 𝑥−sin 𝑥
9. lim 𝑥 3 = 9. lim 𝑥 3 =
𝑥→0 𝑥→0
a) 0 b) 1/3 c) 1/6 d) ½ a) 0 b) 1/3 c) 1/6 d) ½
10. The angle made by the tangent to the curve 𝑦(𝑥 − 2) − 𝑥 + 3 = 0 at the point where it 10. The angle made by the tangent to the curve 𝑦(𝑥 − 2) − 𝑥 + 3 = 0 at the point where it
crosses the x-axis is crosses the x-axis is
𝜋 𝜋 3𝜋 5𝜋 𝜋 𝜋 3𝜋 5𝜋
a) 4 b) 2 c) 2 d) 6 a) 4 b) 2 c) 2 d) 6
11. The slope of tangent at (3,4) on 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 25 is 11. The slope of tangent at (3,4) on 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 25 is
a) 3/4 b) −3/4 c) 4/3 d) −4/3 a) 3/4 b) −3/4 c) 4/3 d) −4/3
Group: “B” [8×5=40] Group: “B” [8×5=40]
12. The binomial expression for two terms a and x is written as (x + a)n. 12. The binomial expression for two terms a and x is written as (x + a)n.
a) Write the binomial theorem for any positive integer n in expansion form. [1] f) Write the binomial theorem for any positive integer n in expansion form. [1]
b) How many terms are there in the expansion? [1] g) How many terms are there in the expansion? [1]
c) Write the general term of the expansion. [1] h) Write the general term of the expansion. [1]
d) Write any one property of binomial coefficients. [1] i) Write any one property of binomial coefficients. [1]
e) Write the coefficients of x r in the expansion of (x + a)n . [1] j) Write the coefficients of x r in the expansion of (x + a)n . [1]
13. a) There are 3 prizes to be distributed among 5 students. In how many ways can it be 13. a) There are 3 prizes to be distributed among 5 students. In how many ways can it be
done if [3] done if [3]
i) no student gets more than one prize? i) no student gets more than one prize?
ii) a student may get any number of prizes? ii) a student may get any number of prizes?
iii) no student gets all the prizes? iii) no student gets all the prizes?
b) A person has got 12 acquaintances of whom 8 are relatives. In how many ways can b) A person has got 12 acquaintances of whom 8 are relatives. In how many ways can
he invite 7 guests so that 5 of them are relatives? [2] he invite 7 guests so that 5 of them are relatives? [2]
14. a) Find the equation of the tangents to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 12 which are 14. a) Find the equation of the tangents to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 12 which are
parallel to the straight line 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 + 5 = 0. [3] parallel to the straight line 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 + 5 = 0. [3]
b) Find the condition that the line 𝑙𝑥 + 𝑚𝑦 + 𝑛 = 0 may be normal to the circle b) Find the condition that the line 𝑙𝑥 + 𝑚𝑦 + 𝑛 = 0 may be normal to the circle
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑔𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0. [2] 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑔𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0. [2]
15. a) Find the equation of ellipse in standard form whose vertices are (±5, 0) and foci at 15. a) Find the equation of ellipse in standard form whose vertices are (±5, 0) and foci at
(±4, 0). [2] (±4, 0). [2]
b) If 𝑎⃗ = 2𝑖⃗ + 3𝑗⃗ − 𝑘⃗⃗ and 𝑏⃗⃗ = 𝑖⃗ + 𝑗⃗ − 𝑘⃗⃗, then find [3] b) If 𝑎⃗ = 2𝑖⃗ + 3𝑗⃗ − 𝑘⃗⃗ and 𝑏⃗⃗ = 𝑖⃗ + 𝑗⃗ − 𝑘⃗⃗, then find [3]
⃗⃗
i) 𝑎⃗. 𝑏 ⃗⃗
ii) 𝑎⃗ × 𝑏 ⃗⃗
iii) unit vector perpendicular to 𝑎⃗ and 𝑏. ⃗⃗
i) 𝑎⃗. 𝑏 ⃗⃗
ii) 𝑎⃗ × 𝑏 ⃗⃗
iii) unit vector perpendicular to 𝑎⃗ and 𝑏.
16. a) In any triangle ABC, prove by using vector method that: 𝑏 = 𝑐 cos 𝐴 + 𝑎 cos 𝐶. [3] 16. a) In any triangle ABC, prove by using vector method that: 𝑏 = 𝑐 cos 𝐴 + 𝑎 cos 𝐶. [3]
b) Find the area of parallelogram whose diagonals are represented by the vectors b) Find the area of parallelogram whose diagonals are represented by the vectors
𝑖⃗ + 2𝑗⃗ + 3𝑘⃗⃗ and −3𝑖⃗ − 2𝑗⃗ + 𝑘⃗⃗. [2] 𝑖⃗ + 2𝑗⃗ + 3𝑘⃗⃗ and −3𝑖⃗ − 2𝑗⃗ + 𝑘⃗⃗. [2]
17. a) Find the equation of horizontal and vertical tangents to the curve 17. a) Find the equation of horizontal and vertical tangents to the curve
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑥𝑦 − 27 = 0. [3] 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑥𝑦 − 27 = 0. [3]
ln(1−𝑥 2 ) ln(1−𝑥 2 )
b) Evaluate: lim , using L’ Hospital’s rule. [2] b) Evaluate: lim , using L’ Hospital’s rule. [2]
𝑥→0 ln cos 𝑥 𝑥→0 ln cos 𝑥
18. a) A circular metal plate expands under heating so that its radius increased by 2%. Find 18. a) A circular metal plate expands under heating so that its radius increased by 2%. Find
the approximate increase in the area of the plate if the radius of the plate before heating the approximate increase in the area of the plate if the radius of the plate before heating
is 10 cm. [2] is 10 cm. [2]
−1 sinh 𝑥 −1 sinh 𝑥
b) Find the derivative of (cosh 𝑥) with respect to x. [3] b) Find the derivative of (cosh 𝑥) with respect to x. [3]
(𝑒 𝑥 −1).tan 𝑥 (𝑒 𝑥 −1).tan 𝑥
19. a) Evaluate: lim 𝑥2
, using L’ Hospital rule. [2] 19. a) Evaluate: lim 𝑥2
, using L’ Hospital rule. [2]
𝑥→0 𝑥→0
−1 𝑑𝑦 −1 𝑑𝑦
b.) If 𝑦 = 𝑥 sinh 𝑥 , then find 𝑑𝑥 . [2] b.) If 𝑦 = 𝑥 sinh 𝑥 , then find 𝑑𝑥 . [2]
c) Write the derivative coth 𝑥 with respect to x. [1] c) Write the derivative coth 𝑥 with respect to x. [1]
Group: “C” [3×8=24] Group: “C” [3×8=24]
20. a) Show that the middle term in the expansion of (1 + 𝑥)2𝑛 is 20. a) Show that the middle term in the expansion of (1 + 𝑥)2𝑛 is
1∙3∙5∙ ∙∙∙ ∙(2𝑛−1) 𝑛 𝑛 1∙3∙5∙ ∙∙∙ ∙(2𝑛−1) 𝑛 𝑛
𝑛!
2 𝑥 . [3] 𝑛!
2 𝑥 . [3]
𝑛 2 𝑛 𝑛 2 𝑛
b) If (1 + 𝑥) = 𝐶0 + 𝐶1 𝑥 + 𝐶2 𝑥 + ⋯ + 𝐶𝑛 𝑥 , then prove that b) If (1 + 𝑥) = 𝐶0 + 𝐶1 𝑥 + 𝐶2 𝑥 + ⋯ + 𝐶𝑛 𝑥 , then prove that
𝐶1 + 2𝐶2 + 3𝐶3 + ⋯ + 𝑛𝐶𝑛 = 𝑛 2𝑛−1. [2] 𝐶1 + 2𝐶2 + 3𝐶3 + ⋯ + 𝑛𝐶𝑛 = 𝑛 2𝑛−1. [2]
c) Find the number of different 8 letters words formed from the letters of the word c) Find the number of different 8 letters words formed from the letters of the word
“EQUATION”, if each word is to start with a vowel. [2] “EQUATION”, if each word is to start with a vowel. [2]
d) Write the relation between permutation and combination? [1] d) Write the relation between permutation and combination? [1]
21. a) Find the value of k such that the length of tangent from (3, 4) to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 21. a) Find the value of k such that the length of tangent from (3, 4) to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 −
2𝑘𝑦 = 0 is 5. [2] 2𝑘𝑦 = 0 is 5. [2]
b) Find the vertices, eccentricity, distance between the foci, equation of directrices, and b) Find the vertices, eccentricity, distance between the foci, equation of directrices, and
the length of latus rectum of the conic 25𝑥 2 + 16𝑦 2 = 400. [3] the length of latus rectum of the conic 25𝑥 2 + 16𝑦 2 = 400. [3]
c) Prove by using vector method that:sin(𝐴 + 𝐵) = sin 𝐴 cos 𝐵 + cos 𝐴 sin 𝐵 [3] c) Prove by using vector method that:sin(𝐴 + 𝐵) = sin 𝐴 cos 𝐵 + cos 𝐴 sin 𝐵 [3]
22. a) A ladder 5m long is leaning against a wall. The bottom of the ladder is pulled along 22. a) A ladder 5m long is leaning against a wall. The bottom of the ladder is pulled along
the ground away from the wall at the rate of 2 cm/sec. How fast is its height on the the ground away from the wall at the rate of 2 cm/sec. How fast is its height on the
wall decreasing when the foot of the ladder is 4m away from the wall? [3] wall decreasing when the foot of the ladder is 4m away from the wall? [3]
𝑒 2𝑥 −1 𝑒 2𝑥 −1
b) Evaluate: lim ln(1+𝑥), using L’ Hospital’s rule. [2] b) Evaluate: lim ln(1+𝑥), using L’ Hospital’s rule. [2]
𝑥→0 𝑥→0
𝑥 𝑥
cosh2 cosh2
c) Find the derivative of (𝑥) 𝑎 with respect to x. [3] c) Find the derivative of (𝑥) 𝑎 with respect to x. [3]
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First Terminal Examination-2082 First Terminal Examination-2082
Subject: Mathematics F.M.: 75 Subject: Mathematics F.M.: 75
Level- XII (Science) Time: 3 Hours Level- XII (Science) Time: 3 Hours
Students are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. Students are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
Group: “A” Multiple Choice Questions Group: “A” Multiple Choice Questions
Rewrite the correct option in your answer sheet. [11×1=11] Rewrite the correct option in your answer sheet. [11×1=11]
1. There are 6 true or false questions in an examination. The number of possible answers 1. There are 6 true or false questions in an examination. The number of possible answers
that a student can give is that a student can give is
a) 6 b) 12 c) 36 d) 64 a) 6 b) 12 c) 36 d) 64
2. The number of ways in which the word “HOLLOW” can be arranged so that the two L’s 2. The number of ways in which the word “HOLLOW” can be arranged so that the two L’s
always together is always together is
720 b) 360 c) 180 d) 60 720 b) 360 c) 180 d) 60
1 8 1 8
3. The term independent of x in the expansion of (𝑥 − ) is 3. The term independent of x in the expansion of (𝑥 − ) is
𝑥 𝑥
−70 b) 70 c) 24 d) −24 −70 b) 70 c) 24 d) −24
4. The area of the parallelogram with diagonals represented by 𝑎⃗ and 𝑏⃗⃗ is equals to 4. The area of the parallelogram with diagonals represented by 𝑎⃗ and 𝑏⃗⃗ is equals to
1 1 1 1
a) |𝑎⃗ × 𝑏⃗⃗| b) 2|𝑎⃗ × 𝑏⃗⃗| c) 4 |𝑎⃗ × 𝑏⃗⃗| d) 2 |𝑎⃗ × 𝑏⃗⃗| a) |𝑎⃗ × 𝑏⃗⃗| b) 2|𝑎⃗ × 𝑏⃗⃗| c) 4 |𝑎⃗ × 𝑏⃗⃗| d) 2 |𝑎⃗ × 𝑏⃗⃗|
5. The projection of (𝑖⃗ + 𝑗⃗ + 𝑘⃗⃗) on (2𝑖⃗ + 𝑗⃗ + 𝑘⃗⃗ ) is 5. The projection of (𝑖⃗ + 𝑗⃗ + 𝑘⃗⃗) on (2𝑖⃗ + 𝑗⃗ + 𝑘⃗⃗ ) is
a) 2/√3 b) 4/√6 c) 2/√6 d) ¾ a) 2/√3 b) 4/√6 c) 2/√6 d) ¾
6. If the sum of the coefficients in the expansion of (𝑥 + 𝑦)𝑛 is 4096, then the greatest 6. If the sum of the coefficients in the expansion of (𝑥 + 𝑦)𝑛 is 4096, then the greatest
coefficient in the expansion is coefficient in the expansion is
a) 512 b) 720 c) 1024 d) 924 a) 512 b) 720 c) 1024 d) 924
7. The length of tangent to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 + 6𝑦 − 19 = 0 from the point (6, 4) 7. The length of tangent to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 + 6𝑦 − 19 = 0 from the point (6, 4)
is is
a) 3 b) 12 c) 18 d) 9 a) 3 b) 12 c) 18 d) 9
8. The eccentricity of the ellipse 9𝑥 2 + 5𝑦 2 − 30𝑦 = 0 is 8. The eccentricity of the ellipse 9𝑥 2 + 5𝑦 2 − 30𝑦 = 0 is
a) 𝑒 = 2/3 b) 𝑒 = 1/√2 c) 𝑒 = 2/√3 d) 𝑒 = 3/5 a) 𝑒 = 2/3 b) 𝑒 = 1/√2 c) 𝑒 = 2/√3 d) 𝑒 = 3/5
sec 3𝑥 sec 3𝑥
9. lim𝜋 sec 𝑥 = 9. lim𝜋 sec 𝑥 =
𝑥→ 𝑥→
2 2
a) 1/3 b) −1/3 c) 3 d) −3 a) 1/3 b) −1/3 c) 3 d) −3
10. The point on the curve 𝑦 = 2𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 − 3 at which the tangent drawn is parallel to the 10. The point on the curve 𝑦 = 2𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 − 3 at which the tangent drawn is parallel to the
line 4𝑥 − 𝑦 + 2 = 0 is line 4𝑥 − 𝑦 + 2 = 0 is
a) (2, −3) b) (−1, 3) c) (0, −3) d) (0, 2) a) (2, −3) b) (−1, 3) c) (0, −3) d) (0, 2)
2 2 2 2
11. The slope of tangent at (1,2) on 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 5 is 11. The slope of tangent at (1,2) on 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 5 is
a) −1/2 b) −2 c) −5 d) −1/5 a) −1/2 b) −2 c) −5 d) −1/5
Group: “B” [8×5=40] Group: “B” [8×5=40]
12. The binomial expression for two terms a and x is written as (a + x)n 12. The binomial expression for two terms a and x is written as (a + x)n
a) write the 7𝑡ℎ term of the above expansion. [1] a) write the 7𝑡ℎ term of the above expansion. [1]
b) how many terms are there in the expansion? [1] b) how many terms are there in the expansion? [1]
c) write the general term of the expansion. [1] c) write the general term of the expansion. [1]
d) write the middle term in the above expansion if n is even. [1] d) write the middle term in the above expansion if n is even. [1]
e) write the coefficient of 𝑥 20 in the above expansion [1] e) write the coefficient of 𝑥 20 in the above expansion [1]
13. a) In how many ways can the letters of the word “LOGIC” be arranged so that 13. a) In how many ways can the letters of the word “LOGIC” be arranged so that
i) the vowels may occupy odd position? i) the vowels may occupy odd position?
ii) no two vowels are together? ii) no two vowels are together?
iii) the relative positions of vowels and consonant are not changed? [3] iii) the relative positions of vowels and consonant are not changed? [3]
b) If 𝐶(𝑛, 𝑟) = 𝐶(𝑛, 𝑟 ′ ), then prove either 𝑟 = 𝑟 ′ 𝑜𝑟 𝑟 + 𝑟′ = 𝑛. [2] b) If 𝐶(𝑛, 𝑟) = 𝐶(𝑛, 𝑟 ′ ), then prove either 𝑟 = 𝑟 ′ 𝑜𝑟 𝑟 + 𝑟′ = 𝑛. [2]
14. a) Obtain the condition of tangency of 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑟 2 [2] 14. a) Obtain the condition of tangency of 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑟 2 [2]
b) Prove that the tangents to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 100 at (6, 8) and (8, −6) are b) Prove that the tangents to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 100 at (6, 8) and (8, −6) are
perpendicular to each other. [3] perpendicular to each other. [3]
15. a) Find the equation of ellipse whose focus are (−3, 0) and vertex at (5, 0). [2] 15. a) Find the equation of ellipse whose focus are (−3, 0) and vertex at (5, 0). [2]
b) Find center, vertices and foci of ellipse 𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 + 24𝑦 + 24 = 0. [3] b) Find center, vertices and foci of ellipse 𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 + 24𝑦 + 24 = 0. [3]
16. a) Prove by using vector method that : 𝑐 = 𝑎 cos 𝐵 + 𝑏 cos 𝐴. [3] 16. a) Prove by using vector method that : 𝑐 = 𝑎 cos 𝐵 + 𝑏 cos 𝐴. [3]
b) Find the area of parallelogram whose diagonals are determine by the vectors b) Find the area of parallelogram whose diagonals are determine by the vectors
𝑖⃗ + 𝑗⃗ + 𝑘⃗⃗ and 𝑖⃗ − 𝑗⃗ + 5𝑘⃗⃗. [2] 𝑖⃗ + 𝑗⃗ + 𝑘⃗⃗ and 𝑖⃗ − 𝑗⃗ + 5𝑘⃗⃗. [2]
17. a) Determine the points on the curve 𝑦 = 3𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 5 at which the tangent is parallel 17. a) Determine the points on the curve 𝑦 = 3𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 5 at which the tangent is parallel
to the line 16𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 3. [2] to the line 16𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 3. [2]
b) Find the equation of tangent and normal to the curve 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 36 at (−6, 0). b) Find the equation of tangent and normal to the curve 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 36 at (−6, 0).
[3] [3]
18. a) If the radius of a sphere changes from 3 cm to 3.01 cm, find the approximate increase 18. a) If the radius of a sphere changes from 3 cm to 3.01 cm, find the approximate increase
in its volume. [2] in its volume. [2]
𝑑𝑦 ( )2 𝑥 𝑑𝑦 ( )2 𝑥
b) Find , if 𝑦 = (cosh−1 𝑥)sinh 𝑎 . [3] b) Find , if 𝑦 = (cosh−1 𝑥)sinh 𝑎 . [3]
𝑑𝑥 𝑑𝑥
2 2
19. a) The displacement of the particle given by 𝑆 = 𝑡 + 2𝑡 + 3, then find velocity and 19. a) The displacement of the particle given by 𝑆 = 𝑡 + 2𝑡 + 3, then find velocity and
acceleration when 𝑡 = 4 𝑠𝑒𝑐. [2] acceleration when 𝑡 = 4 𝑠𝑒𝑐. [2]
ln(1−𝑥 2 ) ln(1−𝑥 2 )
b) Evaluate: lim , using L’ Hospital’s rule. [3] b) Evaluate: lim , using L’ Hospital’s rule. [3]
𝑥→0 ln cos 𝑥 𝑥→0 ln cos 𝑥
Group: “C” [3×8=24] Group: “C” [3×8=24]
1 2𝑛 1∙3∙5∙ ∙∙∙ ∙(2𝑛−1) 1 2𝑛 1∙3∙5∙ ∙∙∙ ∙(2𝑛−1)
20. a) Show that the middle term in the expansion of (𝑥 − 𝑥) is 𝑛!
(−2)𝑛 . 20. a) Show that the middle term in the expansion of (𝑥 − 𝑥) is 𝑛!
(−2)𝑛 .
[3] [3]
b) If (1 + 𝑥)𝑛 = 𝐶0 + 𝐶1 𝑥 + 𝐶2 𝑥 2 + ⋯ + 𝐶𝑛 𝑥 𝑛 , then prove that b) If (1 + 𝑥)𝑛 = 𝐶0 + 𝐶1 𝑥 + 𝐶2 𝑥 2 + ⋯ + 𝐶𝑛 𝑥 𝑛 , then prove that
𝐶0 + 2𝐶1 + 3𝐶2 + ⋯ + (𝑛 + 1)𝐶𝑛 = (𝑛 + 2) 2𝑛−1 . [2] 𝐶0 + 2𝐶1 + 3𝐶2 + ⋯ + (𝑛 + 1)𝐶𝑛 = (𝑛 + 2) 2𝑛−1 . [2]
c) From 6 gentlemen and 4 ladies, a committee of 5 is to be formed. In how many ways c) From 6 gentlemen and 4 ladies, a committee of 5 is to be formed. In how many ways
can this be done so as to include at least one lady? [2] can this be done so as to include at least one lady? [2]
d) Write the relation between permutation and combination? [1] d) Write the relation between permutation and combination? [1]
21. a) Find the value of k such that the length of tangent from (5, 4) to the circle 21. a) Find the value of k such that the length of tangent from (5, 4) to the circle
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑘𝑦 = 0 is 1. [2] 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑘𝑦 = 0 is 1. [2]
b) Find the vertices, eccentricity, distance between the foci, equation of directrices, and b) Find the vertices, eccentricity, distance between the foci, equation of directrices, and
the length of latus rectum of the conic 9𝑥 2 + 16𝑦 2 = 144. [3] the length of latus rectum of the conic 9𝑥 2 + 16𝑦 2 = 144. [3]
c) Prove by vector method that: sin(𝐴 − 𝐵) = sin 𝐴 cos 𝐵 − cos 𝐴 sin 𝐵 [3] c) Prove by vector method that: sin(𝐴 − 𝐵) = sin 𝐴 cos 𝐵 − cos 𝐴 sin 𝐵 [3]
22. a) A kite is 50 m above the ground and has 130m of string out. If the kite moves 22. a) A kite is 50 m above the ground and has 130m of string out. If the kite moves
1 1
horizontally at the rate of 6 m/sec directly away from the boy who is flying it, at horizontally at the rate of 6 m/sec directly away from the boy who is flying it, at
2 2
what rate is the string paid out? [3] what rate is the string paid out? [3]
𝑥−sin 𝑥 cos 𝑥 𝑥−sin 𝑥 cos 𝑥
b) Evaluate:lim 𝑥3
, using L’ Hospital’s rule. [2] b) Evaluate:lim 𝑥3
, using L’ Hospital’s rule. [2]
𝑥→0 𝑥→0
2 2
𝑥 𝑥 𝑥 𝑥
c) Find the derivative of (cosh 𝑎) with respect to x. [3] c) Find the derivative of (cosh 𝑎) with respect to x. [3]
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