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Mathematical Methods Question Set

The document is a question bank for Chapter 2 on Mathematical Methods, containing multiple-choice questions, definitions, classifications of quantities, and numerical problems related to vectors. It covers topics such as scalar and vector products, vector addition laws, and properties of vectors. The questions aim to test understanding of vector concepts and calculations.

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Mathematical Methods Question Set

The document is a question bank for Chapter 2 on Mathematical Methods, containing multiple-choice questions, definitions, classifications of quantities, and numerical problems related to vectors. It covers topics such as scalar and vector products, vector addition laws, and properties of vectors. The questions aim to test understanding of vector concepts and calculations.

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Ch.2 Mathematical Methods

Q. Choose the correct option and rewrite the sentence:

1) The magnitude of scalar product of two unit vectors perpendicular


to cach other is ....
****

a) Zero b) 1

c)-1 d) 2

2) If A, B and C are three vectors then which of the following is not


correct.

a) A. (B+C) = B+ T

b) =B.
c) XB =B xA

d) Ax (B)=ÄxË +
3) For two vectors to be equal, they should have the. ***

a) same magnitude.

b) same direction.

c) same magnitude but opposite direction.

d) same magnitude and same direction.

4) A unit vector in direction of negative of the vector

1 +J+k) is. ***** **

1
a) b) -(1++k
3 i ++k
3( +1+ d) 3

5)The magnitude of vector product of two unit vectors making an


angle of 60 with each other is..
****" ****'****

a) b) 2 c)3/2 d
6) A vector A lies in the XY plane makes an angle 0 with the positive
Y- directio The X component of A is:

a) Asin

b) Acos
c) Atane

d) Asec
1. Define following terms:

a. Zero Vectors

b. Resultant Vector

dOpposite Vector

d. Position Vector

e. Unit Vector

2. Classify the following quantities in Scalar quantity or Vector


quantity:
i) Force

i) Power

ii) Displacement
iv) Pressure

v) Work

vi)Work
vii) Length
vii) Mass

ix) Acceleration

x)Velocity
xi) Temperature
3. State the triangle law of vector addition and show that it is
commutative.

4. State and prove the law of parallelogram of vector addition.


Determine magnitude and direction of the resultant vector.

5. Define scalar product of two vectors and state the characteristics of


the scalar product.

6. Derive an expression for the scalar product in terms of their


rectangular components.
7. Define vector product of two vectors .State its characteristics.

8. Distinguish between the scalar product and the vector product.

Numericals:

1. Two forces Fj and Fa each of magnitude 5N and inclined to each


other at 60°, act on a body. Find the resultant force acting on the
body.
[Link] P 21+3- and =28-5 +2k then Find
1)P+Ù 2)3F-2
Q=28 mj +4R, Find m if P and Qhas the
If P= 41-j +8k and -

3
same direction.

4) Find the unit vector in direction of A =3?+2 - 6k


to
5) Prove that A= 3î +2- 6k and B=41 -3 +k are perpendicular
each other.

6) Find the angle betweenA=41 +j +3k and B=i-3 +3k.


7) Show that the vector A=21+5- 6k and A= î+j-3k
are

parallel.
1Ax B1
8) If A= 21-j +k and B= i+2-k Find: a) Ax B b)

9) The angular momentum L =


Txp, where T is a position vector

and p is linear momentum ofa body.

5k SI units then Find


If 41 +6-3k SI units and p 21 +4
-

C.
10)Find the value of 'a' if A= 38 -2+4k and A= aî +2- k are
perpendicular to each other.

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