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PHYSICS

SECTION-I(i)

1) A cyclic process ABCD is shown in the P–V diagram. (BC and DA are isothermal)

Which of the following curves represents the same process?

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

2) In the given P-V diagram, a monoatomic gas is first compressed adiabatically from state

A to state B. Then it expands isothermally from state B to state C. [Given: , ln

]. Which of the following statement(s) is(are) correct?

(A) The magnitude of the total work done in the process A → B → C is 144 kJ.
(B) The magnitude of the work done in the process B → C is 84 kJ.
(C) The magnitude of the work done in the process A → B is 60 kJ.
(D) The magnitude of the work done in the process C → A is zero.

3) One mole of an ideal gas in initial state A undergoes 1 a cyclic process ABCA, as shown in the
figure. its pressure at A is P0. Choose the correct option(s) from the following.

(A) Internal energies at A and B are the same

(B) Work done by the gas in process AB is P0V0 ln4

(C)
Pressure at C is

(D)
Temperature at C is

4)

An ideal monoatomic gas is confined in a horizontal cylinder by a spring loaded piston (as shown in
the figure). Initially the gas is at temperature T1, pressure P1 and volume V1 and the spring is in its
relaxed state. The gas is then heated very slowly to temperature T2, pressure P2 and volume V2.
During this process the piston moves out by a distance x. Ignoring the friction between the piston
and the cylinder, the correct statement(s) is(are) :-

(A)
If V2 = 2V1 and T2 = 3T1, then the energy stored in the spring is
(B) If V2 = 2V1 and T2 = 3T1, then the change in internal energy is 3 P1V1
 If V2 = 3V1 and T2 = 4T1, then the work done by the gas is
(C)

If V2 = 3V1 and T2 = 4T1, then the heat supplied to the gas is

(D)

5)

Two independent harmonic oscillators of equal mass are oscillating about the origin with angular
frequencies ω1 and ω2 and have total energies E1 and E2, respectively. The variations of their

momenta p with positions x are shown in the figures. If and , then the correct equation
(s) is (are)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

6) The displacement-time graph of a particle executing SHM is shown.

Which of the following statements is/are true?

(A) The velocity is maximum at t = T/2

(B) The acceleration is maximum at t = T
(C) The force is zero at t = 3T/4
(D) The potential energy equals the oscillation energy at t = T/2.

SECTION-I(ii)

1) A particle of mass 2 kg is moving on a straight line under the action of force F = (8 – 2x) N. The
particle is released at rest from x = 6 m. For the subsequent motion (All the values in the right
column are in their S.I. units.)
 Column-I Column-II

(I) Equilibrium position is at x = (P) 2

(II) Amplitude of S.H.M is (Q) π/2

(III) Time taken to go directly from x = 2 m to x = 4 m (R) 4

(IV) Energy of S.H.M. is (S) 6

(A) I → R;II → P;III → Q;IV → R
(B) I → P;II → Q;III → R;IV → S
(C) I → Q;II → P;III → S;IV → R
(D) I → P;II → Q;III → S;IV → R

2) When a sample of a gas is taken from state i to state f along path iaf , heat supplied to the gas is
50 cal and work done by the gas is 20 cal. If it is taken by path ibf, then heat supplied is 36 cal.

List-I List-II

(I) Work done by the gas along path ibf is (P) 6 cal

If work done upon the gas is 13 cal for the return path
(II) (Q) 18 cal
fi, then heat rejected by the gas along path fi is

If internal energy of the gas at state i is 10 cal,

(III) (R) 40 cal
then internal energy at state f is

If internal energy at state b is 22 cal and at i is 10

(IV) (S) 43 cal
cal then heat supplied to the gas along path ib is
(A) P → I;Q → II;R → III;S → IV
(B) P → III;Q → II;R → I;S → IV
(C) P → I;Q → IV;R → III;S → II
(D) P → II;Q → IV;R → III;S → I

3) One mole of a monatomic ideal gas undergoes four thermodynamic processes as shown
schematically in the PV-diagram below. Among these four processes, one is isobaric, one is
isochoric, one is isothermal and one is adiabatic. Match the processes mentioned in List-I with the

corresponding statements in List–II.

 List–I List–II

(I) In process I (P) Work done by the gas is zero

(II) In process II (Q) Temperature of the gas remains unchanged

(III) In process III (R) No heat is exchanged between the gas and its surroundings

(IV) In process IV (S) Work done by the gas is 6 P0V0

(A) I → S;II → R;III → P;IV → Q
(B) I → P;II → R;III → Q;IV → S
(C) I → R;II → S;III → P;IV → Q
(D) I → R;II → S;III → Q;IV → P

4) The List-I below gives some quantities involved in a process and List-II gives some possible values
of these quantities.

List-I List-II

(I) Work done by the system in process 1 → 2 → 3 (P)

(II) Change in internal energy in process 1 → 2 → 3 (Q)

(III) Heat absorbed by the system in process 1 → 2 → 3 (R) RT0

(IV) Heat absorbed by the system in process 1 → 2 (S)

(T)

(U)

If the process carried out on one mole of monatomic ideal gas is as shown in figure in the PV-

0 0 0

diagram with P V = RT , the correct match is,

(A) I → Q;II → R;III → P;IV → U
(B) I → S;II → R;III → Q;IV → T
(C) I → Q;II → R;III → S;IV → U
(D) I → Q;II → S;III → R;IV → U

SECTION-II

1) A particle of mass 5 × 10–5 kg is placed at the lowest point of a smooth parabola having the
equation 20x2 = y (x,y in m). Here y is the vertical height. If it is displaced slightly and it moves such
that it is constrained to move along the parabola, the angular frequency of oscillation will be, (in
rad/s). If your answer is N fill value N/4.

2) Particle of mass 1 kg is moving in S.H.M. on the x-axis and its potential and kinetic energy
variation with position is as shown. Then the value of x2 – x1 is given by :-

3) The potential energy of a particle of mass 1 kg in motion along the x-axis is given by U = (10 – 10
cos 6x) J. The period of small oscillations is 1/n second. Find the value of n ?
(Take : π2 ≈ 10)

4) A particle of mass 0.50 kg executes simple harmonic motion under force F = –50(Nm–1)x. The time

period of oscillation is . The value of x is …………… (Given π = )

5) Two conducting movable smooth and thin pistons are held inside a non conducting, adiabatic
container with positions as shown. Gas is present in thermal equilibrium in the three parts A, B & C
having initial pressures as shown. Now the pistons are released. If the final equilibrium position

length of part A is xL then fill the value of x.

6) The work done by gas in process ABCDEFGHA is 2NP0V0. Find the value of N.

7) If heat is added at constant volume, 6300 J of heat are required to raise the temperature of an
ideal gas by 150 K. If instead, heat is added at constant pressure, 8800 joules are required for the
same temperature change. When the temperature of the gas changes by 300 K, the change in the
internal energy of the gas is ΔU (in J). Then the value of ΔU/1000 is.

8) A reversible heat engine has an efficiency of 33.3%, removing heat from a hot reservoir and
rejecting heat to a cold reservoir at 0°C. If the engine now operates in reverse, how long would it
take of freeze 1.0 kg of water at 0°C, if it operates on a power of 186 W? (in minutes)

CHEMISTRY

SECTION-I(i)

1) Which of the following can be used for the preparation of propane ?

(A)
CH3–CH2–CH=O
(B)

CH3CH2CH2–OH
(C)

CH3CH2CH2COONa
(D)

2) An alkane can be chlorinated by using which of the following reagents ?

(A) Cl 2 /hv
(B) HCl
(C) SO2Cl2
(D) Cl2 / CCl4

3) The nitration of propane with concentrated HNO3 gives :

(A) CH3CH2CH2NO2
CH3CHCH3
(B) |
NO2
(C) CH3CH2NO2
(D) CH3NO2

4) Which can show geometrical isomerism as well as optical activity.

(A) 1,1–dichlorocyclohexane
(B) 1,2–dichlorocyclohexane
(C) 1,3–dichlorocyclohexane
(D) 1,4–dichlorocyclohexane
5) The correct statement(s) about the compound given below is (are) :-

(A) The compound is optically active

(B) The compound possesses centre of symmetry
(C) The compound possesses plane of symmetry
(D) The compound possesses axis of symmetry

6) Which statement (s) is/are correct for :-

(A) Both are Identical

(B) Both are enantiomers
(C) Both are diastereomers
(D) Both are Meso

SECTION-I(ii)

1)

List-I List-II
 (I) (P) Compound can show optical isomerism

(II) (Q) Compound can show geometrical isomerism

(III) (R) Compound can show plane of symmetry

(IV) (S) Structure may have centre of symmetry in one of its from

Find the correct answer.

(A) I → P;II → Q;III → R;IV → S
(B) I → S;II → Q;III → R;IV → P
(C) I → Q;II → S;III → R;IV → P
(D) I → S;II → P;III → Q;IV → P

2) Match the LIsts

List–II
List–I
(Total number of
(Compounds)
stereoisomers)

(I) (P) 8

(II) (Q) 4

(III) (R) 3
(IV) (S) 2

(A) I → S;II → R;III → Q;IV → Q

(B) I → Q;II → R;III → P;IV → S
(C) I → R;II → S;III → Q;IV → P
(D) I → P;II → Q;III → R;IV → S

3) Identify correct relation between pair of compounds ?

List-I List-II
(Compounds) (Relation)

(I) (P) Diastereomers

&

(II) (Q) Enantiomers

&

Geometrical
(III) (R)
isomers
&

Structural
(IV) (S)
isomers

&

(T) Identical
(A) I → R;II → P;III → Q;IV → P
(B) I → P;II → T;III → Q;IV → S
(C) I → P;II → Q;III → P;IV → R
(D) I → P;II → R;III → P;IV → R

4)

Column - I Column - II

(I) Kolbe's electrolysis of sodium succinate (P) Toluene

(II) Clemmensen reduction of benzaldehyde (Q) Ethene

Reaction of methyl chloride with sodium and dry

(III) (R) Propane
ether

(IV) Reduction of CH3CH2COOH with red P and Hl. (S) Ethane

(A) I → R;II → P;III → Q;IV → S
(B) I → P;II → R;III → S;IV → Q
(C) I → S;II → Q;III → R;IV → P
(D) I → Q;II → P;III → S;IV → R

SECTION-II

1) How many chiral carbon atoms are present in following compound ?

2) How many optically active isomers are possible from C4H9Br

3)
If total number of possible stereoisomers for above molecule are 2n.
The value of n will be :

4) How many chiral compounds are possible on monochlorination of 2–methyl pentane ?

5)

How many product will formed in the following reaction?

6)
Hydrogen deficiency of product is :

7) Select chiral molecules.

8) For the given reaction how many monochloro products will be obtained (all isomers) ?

products

MATHEMATICS

SECTION-I(i)

1) Let A, B, C, D be real matrices such that AT = BCD; BT = CDA; CT = DAB and DT = ABC for the
matrix M = ABCD, then find M2016 ?

(A) M
(B) M2
(C) M3
(D) M4

2) Let A and B be two 2 2 matrix with real entries. If AB = O and tr(A) = tr(B) = 0 then

(A) A and B are commutative w.r.t. operation of multiplication

(B) A and B are not commutative w.r.t. operation of multiplication
(C) A and B are both null matrices
(D) BA = O
3) Let A = aij be a matrix of order 3 where aij = , then which of the
following hold(s) good ?

(A) for x = 2, A is a diagonal matrix.

(B) A is a symmetric matrix
(C) for x=2, det A has the value equal to 6
Let f(x) = det (A), then the function f(x) has both local maxima and local minima, where det(A)
(D)
means determinant of A

4) If are roots of the equation , then .

(A) Greater than 2

(B) Less than 2
(C) Equal to 0
(D) Equal to 1

5) The value of lying between and and satisfying the equation

are

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

6) The determinant is equal to zero, if

(A) a, b, c are in AP
(B) a, b, c are in GP
(C) is a root of the equation ax2 + bx + c = 0
(D) (x - ) is a factor of ax2 + 2bx + c

SECTION-I(ii)

1) Match the columns

Column - I Column - II

(I) (P) xy

(II) (Q) 0

(III) (R) 2 sin(a - b)sin(a - c) sin(b - c)

(IV) (S) -2 (x3 + y3)

(T) cos(a + b + c)
(A) I → S;II → P;III → Q;IV → R
(B) I → S;II → P;III → R;IV → T
(C) I → Q;II → P;III → R;IV → Q
(D) I → P;II → Q;III → T;IV → S

2)

Column -
Column - I
II

(I) (P) 2

then x =
 (II) (Q) -2
If in the determinant , (where Cij
are cofactors) then x =

(III) (R)
If the determinant is a
symmetric determinant then absolute value of minimum
value of determinant is

(IV) (S)

If then
the value of k is
(A) I → S;II → R;III → Q;IV → P
(B) I → S;II → R;III → P;IV → P
(C) I → R;II → S;III → Q;IV → Q
(D) I → S;II → S;III → P;IV → Q

3) Match the following List-I with List-II

List-I List-II

(I) (P) singular

If and , then A is

(II) (Q) skew-symmetric

and , then A is

(III) (R) symmetric

and , then A is

(IV) (S) idempotent

, then A is
(A) I → R;II → P;III → P;IV → Q
(B) I → R;II → Q;III → P;IV → P
(C) I → P;II → Q;III → R;IV → S
(D) I → R;II → P;III → Q;IV → P
4) Consider the matrices such that det(M) = 1, a, b, c ∈ R, then

List-I List-II

a ∈ {–1, 0, 1}, b ∈ {–2, –1,

(I) There is only one matrix M (P)
0}, c ∈ {1, 2, 3}

a ∈ {–1, 0, 1}, b ∈ {–2, 0, 1},

(II) There are two distinct matrices M (Q)
c ∈ {–2, –1, 0}

There are more than 2, but finitely

(III) (R) a, b, c ∈ {0, 1, 2}
many matrices M

There are infinitely many matrices

(IV) (S) a, b, c all are negative integers
M

(T) a, b, c ∈ Q
The correct option is:
(A) I → P;II → T;III → R;IV → S
(B) I → S;II → Q;III → R;IV → T
(C) I → P;II → R;III → T;IV → S
(D) I → P;II → Q;III → R;IV → T

SECTION-II

1) If ,
then the value of is

2) The value of is equal to

3) If A is a square matrix of order 2 then (–tr(A2) + (tr(A))2) is (Where |A| ≠ 0)

4) If A is an idempotent non-zero matrix and I is an identity matrix of the same order, find the value
of n, n ∈N, such that (A + I)n = I + 127 A.
5) Let then absolute value of is

6) Let and . For k ∈ , if X' Ak X = [33], then k is equal to: (where A' is
transpose of A)

7) Let and Then the number of elements in the set

and is ____

8) Let A be a 3 × 3 diagonal matrix which commutes with every 3 × 3 matrix. If det(A) = 8, then tr A
is
 ANSWER KEYS

PHYSICS

SECTION-I(i)

Q. 1 2 3 4 5 6
A. A,B B,C,D A,B,C,D A,B,C B,D B,C,D

SECTION-I(ii)

Q. 7 8 9 10
A. A C C C

SECTION-II

Q. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
A. 5 8.48 3.00 22 0.25 4.50 12.60 15.05

CHEMISTRY

SECTION-I(i)

Q. 19 20 21 22 23 24
A. A,B,C,D A,C A,B,C,D B,C A,D B

SECTION-I(ii)

Q. 25 26 27 28
A. C A B D

SECTION-II

Q. 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
A. 3 2 6 6 3 3 4 6

MATHEMATICS

SECTION-I(i)

Q. 37 38 39 40 41 42
A. B,D A,D B,D B,C A,B,C,D B,D

SECTION-I(ii)

Q. 43 44 45 46
A. A B D D
 SECTION-II

Q. 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54
A. 6.00 0.00 2 7 8 10 1 6
 SOLUTIONS

PHYSICS

1)

A → B constant pressure B→C T = constant

C → D constant Volume D→A T = constant
∴ clearly, option A and B are constant

2)

Question Explanation: The question asks for correct statements about a two-step
thermodynamic process for a monoatomic gas shown on a P-V diagram.

Concept: First Law of Thermodynamics and Adiabatic/Isothermal Processes

Solution

For adiabatic process (A → B)

⇒ m3
Work done in process A → B

⇒
⇒ WAB = – 60 kJ = ⇒ |WAB| = 60 kJ
Work done in process B → C (Isothermal process)

⇒
⇒ WBC = 84 kJ
Work done in process C → A
WCA = PΔV = 0
So total work done in the process A → B → C
WABC = WAB + WBC + WCA = – 60 + 84 + 0
WABC = 24 kJ

Final answer: The Correct options are (2) (3) & (4)

3)
 Question Explanation: The question asks for correct statements regarding a cyclic process
of an ideal gas shown in a P-V diagram.
Concept: Ideal gas law, internal energy, work in thermodynamic processes.
Solution:

(1) temperature is constant from A to B So and UA = UB

(2) work done is isothermal process

(3) Process AB: Isothermal expansion

Process BC: Isobaric compression. .

(4) Temperature at A is .
Temperature at C is .
Dividing the two: . = T0/4

Final answer: The Correct options are (1), (2), (3) & (4)

4) when pressure becomes P2, let compression in spring becomes x

P2 A = P1 A + Kx, P2 = P1 + ... (1)

Now for options A & B

V2 = 2V1, T2 = 3T1

put in (1)

Kx =

energy stored in the spring

we can find the change in internal energy of gas

 for option C & D
V2 = 3V1 & T2 = 4T1

put in (1)

work K done by gas

Wgas = – (Watm + Wspring)

Final answer: The Correct options are (1), (2) and (3).

5)

6) Question Explanation: Identifying true statements about SHM from a displacement-time

graph.
Concept: Relationship between displacement, velocity, acceleration, force, and energy in
SHM.
Solution: The graph shows a particle starting from the positive extreme position. We can use
this to determine the properties of the motion.
(1) velocity is maximum at mean position and will be zero at extreme position
(2) acceleration will be maximum at extreme position and minimum at mean position
(3) potential energy will be maximum at extreme position and minimum at mean position

Final Answer: The correct options are (2), (3), and (4).

7)
F = 8–2x = –2(x–4)
(C) k = 2

= 2π
time taken to go from x = 2 to x = 4

(D)

(E) initial phase =

8)

Qiaf = 50 cal
Wiaf = 20 cal Qiaf – Wiaf = Qibf – Wibf
Qibf = 36 cal 50 – 20 = 36 – Wibf
Wibf = 6 cal
Wfi = – 13 Cal
For a closed cycle ja fi, the total change in internal energy is zero

Change in internal energy

= 50 – 20 = 30

9) The question asks to match four thermodynamic processes (isobaric, isochoric, isothermal,
and adiabatic) from a P-V diagram to descriptions of their work or heat transfer.
Concept:
This question is based on Thermodynamic processes, First Law of Thermodynamics, and work
done in P-V diagrams.
Solution:
Process – I is an adiabatic process
ΔQ = 0
W = –ΔU
Volume of gas is decreasing ⇒ W < 0
ΔU > 0
⇒ Temperatuer of gas increases.
⇒ No heat is exchanged between the gas and surrounding.
Process – II is an isobaric process
Pressure remain constant)
W = P ΔV = 3P0[3V0 – V0] = 6P0V0
Process - III is an isochoric process
(Volume remain constant)
ΔQ = ΔU + W
W=0
ΔQ = ΔU
Process – IV is an isothermal process
(Temperature remains constant)
ΔQ = ΔU + W
ΔU = 0.
Final answer: The Correct option is (3).

10) (I) Degree of freedom f = 3

Work done in any process = Area under P–V graph
⇒ Work done in 1 → 2 → 3 = P0V0

=
(II) Change in internal energy 1 → 2 → 3
ΔU = nCvΔT

0 0
= = 3P V
ΔU = RT0 ⇒ (R)
(III) Heat absorbed in 1 → 2 → 3
for any process, Ist law of thermodynamics
ΔQ = ΔW+ ω

0
ΔQ = RT +

ΔQ =
(IV) Heat absorbed in process 1 → 2
ΔQ = ΔU+ W

=
 = =

11)

Question Explanation:
A particle is paved at lowest point of an parabola and displaced slightly , particle performs
oscillation along parabolic path , it is asked to calculate angular frequency

Concept:
Calculation of angular frequency

Solution:

restorign force
F = mg sin θ ~ mg tan θ

tan θ = = 40 x
fr = 40 mqx
fr = ma
40 mqx = – ma
a = –400 x
coparing with a = –w2x
w = 20 rad/s
Final Answer:

Final Answer :

12) At x1 and x2
KE = PE

= 8.48

13) U = 10 – 10 cos 6 x
(for small x)

14) m = 0.5 kg
F = – 50 (x)
ma = (–50x)
0.5 a = – 50x
a = (–100x)
W2 = 100 ⇒ (w = 10)

15)
Moles in 'A' initially & finally will be same

.......(1)
Moles of B' remain same

.....(2)

Divide (1) by (2) ⇒ x = L/4

16) WAB = –2P0V0

WCD = +12P0V0
WEF = –4P0V0
WGH = 3P0V0
WBC = WDE = WRQ = WHA = 0
Total work done = 9P0V0 = 2NP0V0
N = 4.50

17) 6300 = nCV × 150 nCV 300 =

8000 = nCP150
 18)

QR = 1 × 80 × 4.2
QR = 336000
W + QR = QS

P×t=W
(186)t = 168000
t = 903.2 sec
= 15.05 min

CHEMISTRY

19) (A) CH3–CH=CH2 CH3–CH2–CH3

(B) CH3–CH2–CH=O CH3–CH2–CH3

(C) CH3–CH2 – CH2–OH CH3 – CH2 – CH3

(D) CH3–CH2–CH2–COONa CH3 – CH2 – CH3

20) HCl and Cl2 / CCl4 do not react with alkane.

21) Question Explanation:

The question asks to identify the product(s) formed when propane undergoes nitration with
concentrated nitric acid.

Concept:

This is based on vapour phase nitration by free radical substitution and pyrolysis.

Solution:
Nitration of higher alkanes (like propane) is a vapor phase, free radical process at high temperatures
(approx 450°C) that involves both substitution (forming 1- and 2-Nitropropane) and pyrolysis (C-C
bond fission, forming Nitroethane and Nitromethane), resulting in a mixture of four products.
Final Answer: Options (1, 2, 3 and 4)

22) can not show stereomerism.

can show cis & trans isomerism but due to plane of symmetry or C.O.S. can not
show optical activity.

23) Compound is optically active due to absence POS & COS.

24) Given compounds are threo enantiomers pair.

25) (P) The given compound may exit in the following form]

∴ Can show optical, geometrical and positional isomerism.

(Q) This compound has only one possible structure.

This structure has centre of symmetry.

(R) The given compound has plane of symmetry therefore can not show optical isomerism
Can show geometrical isomerism across central ring.

Can show positional isomerism if Cl is substituted at another carbon.

It has centre of symmetry in the following form.
26)

27)

I → P; II → T; III → Q; IV → S

28)

I → Q; II → P; III → S; IV → R

29)
 30)

Solution : 2

31)

Question Explanation: The question asks to find the total number of stereocenters n in the
given molecule to determine the total stereoisomers using the formula (2)n

Concept:
This question is based on Stereoisomerism, Chiral Center and Geometrical Isomerism.

Solution :

n
For unsymmetrical compound total stereoisomers is 2 , for the above compound total stereogenic
sites (n) are 6.

Final Answer: 6

32)

33)

Explain Question:
Question is asking about all possible hydrocarbons formed from radical coupling (Wurtz
reaction) and side reactions.

Concept: This question is based on Wurtz reaction.

Solution:

Sodium metal donates an electron: R – Cl + Na → R⋅ + NaCl, So, CH₃· and C₂H₅· radicals are
formed.

Radicals combine to give hydrocarbons:

A. CH₃· + CH₃· → CH₃–CH₃ (ethane)

 B. CH₃· + C₂H₅· → CH₃–CH₂–CH₃ (propane)

C. C₂H₅· + C₂H₅· → CH₃–CH₂–CH₂–CH₃ (n-butane)

Two radicals may undergo disproportionation

A. CH₃· + C₂H₅· → CH₄ + CH₂=CH₂

B. C₂H₅· + C₂H₅· → C₂H₆ + CH₂=CH₂ (minor)

Ethane, propane, butane, methane and ethene are obtained

Thus, alkanes and alkenes are both possible.

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2.

3.

4.

34)

Solution : 3

35)

(i), (ii), (v), (vii)

36)

MATHEMATICS

37) M = ABCD = A(BCD) = AAT

M3 = (ABCD)(ABCD)(ABCD) = (ABC)(DAB)(CDA)(BCD) = DTCTBTAT = (BCD)T AT = AAT = M
Similarly, M9k = M.
38) Let and

a1a2 + b1c2 = a1b2 - b1a2 = c1a2 - a1c2 = c1b2 + a1a2 = 0

39) ∴

⇒
⇒ |A| = x(x2 – 1) – 1(x – 0) – 0
⇒ |A| = x3 – 2x

40)
, ,

41)
C1 → C1 + C2

R1 → R1 + R2
42)

a, b, c, are in G. P.

43) (P)

(P) → (IV)

(Q) = xy
(Q) → (I)
similarly (R) → (II)
(S) → (II)
44) (P) Apply multiplication on matrix

(P) → IV
(Q) 6x = 15

x=
(Q) → III

(R)

= -1 - 1 (min = -1)
= -2
Absolute value = 2
(R) → I

(S)
Simplify it after solving
k=2
(R) → I

45) (P) ⇒

(Q)
(R)
(S) |A| = 2 × (3×(–3) – (–2) ×4) – (–2)((–1)×(–3) –1×4) – 4×((–1) (–2) –1×3) = 0

46) (a + b + c) ((a – b)2 + (b – c)2 + (c – a)2) = 2

If a, b, c ∈ Z ⇒ (1, 0, 0), (0, 1, 0), (0, 0, 1) are solutions

If t ∈ θ ⇒ a = c, 2a + b = a – b = t ⇒ infinite possibility

47) Let

We get
R1 → R1 - R, R2 → R2 - R3

Compare with

48) Given determinant split into product of two determinants

49) ⇒ tr(A) = a + d

tr(A2) = a2 + 2bc + d2
–(a2 + 2bc + d2) + (a + d)2 = –tr(A2) + (tr(A))2
2(– bc + ad) = 2|A|

50) (A + I)n = I + 127A ....(1)

2 2
(A + I) = I + 3A = I + (2 – 1)A
(A + I)3 = I + 7A = I + (23 – 1)A
(A + I) = I + 15A = I + (24 – 1)A

(A + I)n = I + (2n–1)A ⇒ 2n–1 = 127 ⇒ n = 7

51) |A – xI| = 0

(2 – x)(x(x – 1) – 2) + 1 + 2x = 0
(2 – x)(x2 – x – 2) + 1 + 2x = 0
2x2 – 2x – 4 – x3 + x2 + 2x + 1 + 2x = 0
x3 – 3x2 – 2x + 3 = 0
(A – I)3 – 5A = –4I
|(A – I)3 – 5A| = –64

52) ;
XTAKX = 33

As

for K → Even
XTAKX = 33 (This is not correct)

[1 1 1] = [1 1 3K+1] = [3K+3]
∴ 3K + 3 = 33 ∴ K = 10
But it should be dropped as 33 is not matrix
If K is odd
XTAKX = 33
XTAAK–1X = 33
[–3k + 13] = [33], k = 20/3 (not possible)

53)
Therefore equation becomes
nA + mB = I, which gives m = n = 1
Only one set possible

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