AIEEE 2010 Mathematics Question Paper with Answer and Solution

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MathematicsMediumMCQAIEEE · 2010
If $\cos(\alpha + \beta) = \frac{4}{5}$ and $\sin(\alpha - \beta) = \frac{5}{13}$,where $0 \le \alpha, \beta \le \frac{\pi}{4}$,then $\tan 2\alpha = $
A
$\frac{16}{63}$
B
$\frac{56}{33}$
C
$\frac{28}{33}$
D
None of these

Solution

(B) Given $\cos(\alpha + \beta) = \frac{4}{5}$. Since $0 \le \alpha, \beta \le \frac{\pi}{4}$,$0 \le \alpha + \beta \le \frac{\pi}{2}$,so $\tan(\alpha + \beta) = \sqrt{\sec^2(\alpha + \beta) - 1} = \sqrt{(\frac{5}{4})^2 - 1} = \frac{3}{4}$.
Given $\sin(\alpha - \beta) = \frac{5}{13}$. Since $0 \le \alpha, \beta \le \frac{\pi}{4}$,$-\frac{\pi}{4} \le \alpha - \beta \le \frac{\pi}{4}$,so $\tan(\alpha - \beta) = \frac{\sin(\alpha - \beta)}{\sqrt{1 - \sin^2(\alpha - \beta)}} = \frac{5/13}{\sqrt{1 - (5/13)^2}} = \frac{5/13}{12/13} = \frac{5}{12}$.
Now,$\tan 2\alpha = \tan((\alpha + \beta) + (\alpha - \beta))$.
Using the formula $\tan(A + B) = \frac{\tan A + \tan B}{1 - \tan A \tan B}$:
$\tan 2\alpha = \frac{\frac{3}{4} + \frac{5}{12}}{1 - (\frac{3}{4} \times \frac{5}{12})} = \frac{\frac{9+5}{12}}{1 - \frac{15}{48}} = \frac{14/12}{33/48} = \frac{14}{12} \times \frac{48}{33} = \frac{14 \times 4}{33} = \frac{56}{33}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQAIEEE · 2010
The number of complex numbers $z$ such that $|z - 1| = |z + 1| = |z - i|$ is equal to
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$\infty$
D
$0$

Solution

(A) Let $z = x + iy$. The given condition is $|z - 1| = |z + 1| = |z - i|$.
From $|z - 1| = |z + 1|$,we have $|x - 1 + iy| = |x + 1 + iy|$,which implies $(x - 1)^2 + y^2 = (x + 1)^2 + y^2$.
Expanding this,$x^2 - 2x + 1 + y^2 = x^2 + 2x + 1 + y^2$,which simplifies to $4x = 0$,so $x = 0$.
Now,from $|z + 1| = |z - i|$,we have $|x + 1 + iy| = |x + i(y - 1)|$,which implies $(x + 1)^2 + y^2 = x^2 + (y - 1)^2$.
Substituting $x = 0$,we get $(0 + 1)^2 + y^2 = 0^2 + (y - 1)^2$.
$1 + y^2 = y^2 - 2y + 1$.
This simplifies to $-2y = 0$,so $y = 0$.
Thus,the only complex number satisfying the condition is $z = 0 + 0i = 0$.
Therefore,there is only $1$ such complex number.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQAIEEE · 2010
There are two urns. Urn $A$ has $3$ distinct red balls and urn $B$ has $9$ distinct blue balls. From each urn,two balls are taken out at random and then transferred to the other. The number of ways in which this can be done is
A
$36$
B
$66$
C
$108$
D
$3$

Solution

(C) Urn $A$ contains $3$ distinct red balls. The number of ways to select $2$ balls from urn $A$ is $^3C_2 = \frac{3!}{2!1!} = 3$.
Urn $B$ contains $9$ distinct blue balls. The number of ways to select $2$ balls from urn $B$ is $^9C_2 = \frac{9 \times 8}{2 \times 1} = 36$.
Since the selection of balls from urn $A$ and urn $B$ are independent events,the total number of ways to perform these transfers is the product of the number of ways to select balls from each urn.
Total ways $= ^3C_2 \times ^9C_2 = 3 \times 36 = 108$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQAIEEE · 2010
Let $s_1 = \sum_{j=1}^{10} j(j-1) \binom{10}{j}$,$s_2 = \sum_{j=1}^{10} j \binom{10}{j}$,and $s_3 = \sum_{j=1}^{10} j^2 \binom{10}{j}$.
Statement $-1$: $s_3 = 55 \times 2^9$
Statement $-2$: $s_1 = 90 \times 2^8$ and $s_2 = 10 \times 2^8$
A
Statement $-1$ is true,Statement $-2$ is true; Statement $-2$ is not a correct explanation for Statement $-1$
B
Statement $-1$ is true,Statement $-2$ is true; Statement $-2$ is a correct explanation for Statement $-1$
C
Statement $-1$ is false,Statement $-2$ is true
D
Statement $-1$ is true,Statement $-2$ is false

Solution

(D) We know that $\sum_{j=0}^{n} \binom{n}{j} = 2^n$.
For $s_1 = \sum_{j=2}^{10} j(j-1) \binom{10}{j} = \sum_{j=2}^{10} 10 \times 9 \binom{8}{j-2} = 90 \times 2^8$.
For $s_2 = \sum_{j=1}^{10} j \binom{10}{j} = \sum_{j=1}^{10} 10 \binom{9}{j-1} = 10 \times 2^9$.
For $s_3 = \sum_{j=1}^{10} j^2 \binom{10}{j} = \sum_{j=1}^{10} (j(j-1) + j) \binom{10}{j} = s_1 + s_2$.
$s_3 = 90 \times 2^8 + 10 \times 2^9 = 45 \times 2^9 + 10 \times 2^9 = 55 \times 2^9$.
Comparing with the statements:
Statement $-1$ is $55 \times 2^9$,which is true.
Statement $-2$ claims $s_2 = 10 \times 2^8$,but we found $s_2 = 10 \times 2^9$,so Statement $-2$ is false.
Thus,Statement $-1$ is true and Statement $-2$ is false.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQAIEEE · 2010
$A$ person is to count $4500$ currency notes. Let $a_n$ denote the number of notes he counts in the $n^{th}$ minute. If $a_1 = a_2 = \ldots = a_{10} = 150$ and $a_{10}, a_{11}, \ldots$ are in an $A.P.$ with common difference $-2$,then the time taken by him to count all notes is ............... $minutes$.
A
$34$
B
$125$
C
$135$
D
$24$

Solution

(A) Notes counted in the first $10$ minutes $= 150 \times 10 = 1500$.
Remaining notes to be counted $= 4500 - 1500 = 3000$.
Let $n$ be the number of minutes after the first $10$ minutes.
The sequence of notes counted from the $11^{th}$ minute onwards is an $A.P.$ with first term $a = 148$ and common difference $d = -2$.
The sum of $n$ terms is given by $S_n = \frac{n}{2}[2a + (n-1)d]$.
$3000 = \frac{n}{2}[2(148) + (n-1)(-2)]$.
$3000 = \frac{n}{2}[296 - 2n + 2] = \frac{n}{2}[298 - 2n] = 149n - n^2$.
$n^2 - 149n + 3000 = 0$.
$(n - 24)(n - 125) = 0$.
Since $a_{10+n} = 148 + (n-1)(-2) = 150 - 2n$,for $n=125$,$a_{135} = 150 - 250 = -100$,which is impossible as the number of notes cannot be negative.
Thus,$n = 24$.
Total time $= 10 + 24 = 34$ minutes.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQAIEEE · 2010
The line $L$ is given by $\frac{x}{5} + \frac{y}{b} = 1$ and passes through the point $(13, 32)$. The line $K$ is parallel to $L$ and has the equation $\frac{x}{c} + \frac{y}{3} = 1$. Then the distance between $L$ and $K$ is
A
$\sqrt{17}$
B
$\frac{17}{\sqrt{15}}$
C
$\frac{23}{\sqrt{17}}$
D
$\frac{23}{\sqrt{15}}$

Solution

(C) Since the line $L$ passes through $(13, 32)$,we have:
$\frac{13}{5} + \frac{32}{b} = 1$ $\Rightarrow \frac{32}{b} = 1 - \frac{13}{5} = -\frac{8}{5}$ $\Rightarrow b = -20$.
Thus,the equation of line $L$ is $\frac{x}{5} - \frac{y}{20} = 1$,which simplifies to $4x - y = 20$.
Since line $K$ is parallel to $L$,its equation is of the form $4x - y = k$.
Given the equation of $K$ is $\frac{x}{c} + \frac{y}{3} = 1$,we can rewrite it as $y = -\frac{3}{c}x + 3$,or $3x + cy = 3c$. Comparing slopes,the slope of $L$ is $4$,so the slope of $K$ is $-\frac{3}{c} = 4$,which gives $c = -\frac{3}{4}$.
Substituting $c$ into the equation $\frac{x}{c} + \frac{y}{3} = 1$,we get $\frac{x}{-3/4} + \frac{y}{3} = 1$ $\Rightarrow -\frac{4x}{3} + \frac{y}{3} = 1$ $\Rightarrow -4x + y = 3$,or $4x - y = -3$.
The distance between two parallel lines $Ax + By + C_1 = 0$ and $Ax + By + C_2 = 0$ is given by $d = \frac{|C_1 - C_2|}{\sqrt{A^2 + B^2}}$.
Here,$A = 4, B = -1, C_1 = -20, C_2 = 3$.
$d = \frac{|-20 - 3|}{\sqrt{4^2 + (-1)^2}} = \frac{|-23|}{\sqrt{16 + 1}} = \frac{23}{\sqrt{17}}$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQAIEEE · 2010
The circle $x^2 + y^2 = 4x + 8y + 5$ intersects the line $3x - 4y = m$ at two distinct points if:
A
$ - 35 < m < 15$
B
$ 15 < m < 65$
C
$ 35 < m < 85$
D
$ - 85 < m < - 35$

Solution

(A) The given equation of the circle is $x^2 + y^2 - 4x - 8y - 5 = 0$.
Comparing this with the general form $x^2 + y^2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0$,we get $g = -2$,$f = -4$,and $c = -5$.
The centre of the circle is $(-g, -f) = (2, 4)$.
The radius $r$ is given by $\sqrt{g^2 + f^2 - c} = \sqrt{(-2)^2 + (-4)^2 - (-5)} = \sqrt{4 + 16 + 5} = \sqrt{25} = 5$.
For the line $3x - 4y - m = 0$ to intersect the circle at two distinct points,the perpendicular distance $d$ from the centre $(2, 4)$ to the line must be less than the radius $r$.
$d = \frac{|3(2) - 4(4) - m|}{\sqrt{3^2 + (-4)^2}} = \frac{|6 - 16 - m|}{\sqrt{9 + 16}} = \frac{|-10 - m|}{5} = \frac{|10 + m|}{5}$.
Setting $d < r$,we have $\frac{|10 + m|}{5} < 5$.
$|10 + m| < 25$.
This implies $-25 < 10 + m < 25$.
Subtracting $10$ from all parts,we get $-35 < m < 15$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQAIEEE · 2010
If two tangents drawn from a point $P$ to the parabola $y^2 = 4x$ are at right angles,then the locus of $P$ is:
A
$2x - 1 = 0$
B
$x = 1$
C
$2x + 1 = 0$
D
$x = -1$

Solution

(D) The locus of the point of intersection of two perpendicular tangents to a parabola is its directrix.
For the parabola $y^2 = 4ax$,the equation of the directrix is $x = -a$.
Given the equation $y^2 = 4x$,we have $4a = 4$,which implies $a = 1$.
Therefore,the equation of the directrix is $x = -1$.
Thus,the locus of $P$ is $x = -1$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQAIEEE · 2010
Let $f: R \to R$ be a positive increasing function with $\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{f(3x)}{f(x)} = 1$. Then $\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{f(2x)}{f(x)} = $
A
$2/3$
B
$3/2$
C
$3$
D
$1$

Solution

(D) Since $f(x)$ is a positive increasing function,for $x > 0$,we have $f(x) < f(2x) < f(3x)$.
Dividing by $f(x) > 0$,we get $1 < \frac{f(2x)}{f(x)} < \frac{f(3x)}{f(x)}$.
Taking the limit as $x \to \infty$,we have $\lim_{x \to \infty} 1 \le \lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{f(2x)}{f(x)} \le \lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{f(3x)}{f(x)}$.
Given that $\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{f(3x)}{f(x)} = 1$,by the Sandwich theorem,we have $1 \le \lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{f(2x)}{f(x)} \le 1$.
Therefore,$\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{f(2x)}{f(x)} = 1$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQAIEEE · 2010
For two data sets,each of size $5$,the variances are given to be $4$ and $5$ and the corresponding means are given to be $2$ and $4$,respectively. The variance of the combined data set is
A
$\frac{11}{2}$
B
$6$
C
$\frac{13}{2}$
D
$\frac{5}{2}$

Solution

(A) Given: $\sigma_{x}^{2} = 4$ and $\sigma_{y}^{2} = 5$ for two sets of size $n_1 = 5$ and $n_2 = 5$.
Means are $\bar{x} = 2$ and $\bar{y} = 4$.
Using the formula $\sigma^2 = \frac{\Sigma x_i^2}{n} - (\bar{x})^2$,we have:
$\Sigma x_i^2 = n(\sigma_x^2 + \bar{x}^2) = 5(4 + 2^2) = 5(8) = 40$.
$\Sigma y_i^2 = n(\sigma_y^2 + \bar{y}^2) = 5(5 + 4^2) = 5(21) = 105$.
Combined mean $\bar{z} = \frac{n_1\bar{x} + n_2\bar{y}}{n_1 + n_2} = \frac{5(2) + 5(4)}{10} = \frac{30}{10} = 3$.
Combined variance $\sigma_z^2 = \frac{\Sigma x_i^2 + \Sigma y_i^2}{n_1 + n_2} - (\bar{z})^2$.
$\sigma_z^2 = \frac{40 + 105}{10} - (3)^2$.
$\sigma_z^2 = \frac{145}{10} - 9 = 14.5 - 9 = 5.5 = \frac{11}{2}$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQAIEEE · 2010
If $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are roots of the equation $x^2 - x + 1 = 0$,then $\alpha^{2009} + \beta^{2009} = \dots$
A
$-1$
B
$1$
C
$2$
D
$-2$

Solution

(B) The given equation is $x^2 - x + 1 = 0$.
Multiplying by $(x + 1)$,we get $(x + 1)(x^2 - x + 1) = 0$,which implies $x^3 + 1 = 0$,so $x^3 = -1$.
Since $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are roots of the equation,they satisfy $x^3 = -1$,so $\alpha^3 = -1$ and $\beta^3 = -1$.
We need to find $\alpha^{2009} + \beta^{2009}$.
$\alpha^{2009} = (\alpha^3)^{669} \cdot \alpha^2 = (-1)^{669} \cdot \alpha^2 = -\alpha^2$.
Similarly,$\beta^{2009} = -\beta^2$.
Thus,$\alpha^{2009} + \beta^{2009} = -(\alpha^2 + \beta^2)$.
From the equation $x^2 - x + 1 = 0$,we have $\alpha + \beta = 1$ and $\alpha\beta = 1$.
We know $\alpha^2 + \beta^2 = (\alpha + \beta)^2 - 2\alpha\beta = (1)^2 - 2(1) = 1 - 2 = -1$.
Therefore,$\alpha^{2009} + \beta^{2009} = -(-1) = 1$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQAIEEE · 2010
Four numbers are chosen at random (without replacement) from the set $\{1, 2, 3, ..., 20\}$.
Statement-$1$: The probability that the chosen numbers when arranged in some order will form an $A.P.$ is $\frac{1}{85}$.
Statement-$2$: If the four chosen numbers form an $A.P.$,then the set of all possible values of common difference is $\{\pm 1, \pm 2, \pm 3, \pm 4, \pm 5, \pm 6\}$.
A
Statement-$1$ is true,Statement-$2$ is true; Statement-$2$ is a correct explanation for Statement-$1$.
B
Statement-$1$ is true,Statement-$2$ is true; Statement-$2$ is not a correct explanation for Statement-$1$.
C
Statement-$1$ is true,Statement-$2$ is false.
D
Statement-$1$ is false,Statement-$2$ is true.

Solution

(C) Total ways to choose $4$ numbers from $20$ is $n(S) = {}^{20}C_4 = \frac{20 \times 19 \times 18 \times 17}{4 \times 3 \times 2 \times 1} = 4845$.
Let the $A.P.$ be $a, a+d, a+2d, a+3d$. Since $1 \le a$ and $a+3d \le 20$,we have $3d \le 20-a \le 19$,so $d \le 6$.
For a fixed $d$,the number of $A.P.s$ is $20-3d$.
For $d=1$: $20-3(1) = 17$.
For $d=2$: $20-3(2) = 14$.
For $d=3$: $20-3(3) = 11$.
For $d=4$: $20-3(4) = 8$.
For $d=5$: $20-3(5) = 5$.
For $d=6$: $20-3(6) = 2$.
Total $A.P.s = 17+14+11+8+5+2 = 57$.
Probability $= \frac{57}{4845} = \frac{1}{85}$.
Statement-$1$ is true.
Statement-$2$ claims the common difference $d$ can only be $\pm 1, \pm 2, \pm 3, \pm 4, \pm 5$. However,$d=6$ is also possible (e.g.,$1, 7, 13, 19$). Thus,Statement-$2$ is false.
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MathematicsMediumMCQAIEEE · 2010
Statement $-1:$ The point $A(3,1,6)$ is the mirror image of the point $B(1,3,4)$ in the plane $x-y+z=5.$
Statement $-2:$ The plane $x-y+z=5$ bisects the line segment joining $A(3,1,6)$ and $B(1,3,4).$
A
Statement $-1$ is false,Statement $-2$ is true.
B
Statement $-1$ is true,Statement $-2$ is false.
C
Statement $-1$ is true,Statement $-2$ is true; Statement $-2$ is not a correct explanation for Statement $-1$.
D
Statement $-1$ is true,Statement $-2$ is true; Statement $-2$ is a correct explanation for Statement $-1$.

Solution

(D) To check Statement $-1$,we find the mirror image of point $B(1,3,4)$ in the plane $x-y+z-5=0.$
Using the formula $\frac{x-x_1}{a} = \frac{y-y_1}{b} = \frac{z-z_1}{c} = -2 \frac{ax_1+by_1+cz_1+d}{a^2+b^2+c^2}$,we get:
$\frac{x-1}{1} = \frac{y-3}{-1} = \frac{z-4}{1} = -2 \frac{1-3+4-5}{1^2+(-1)^2+1^2} = -2 \frac{-3}{3} = 2.$
Thus,$x-1=2 \Rightarrow x=3$,$y-3=-2 \Rightarrow y=1$,$z-4=2 \Rightarrow z=6$.
The image is $(3,1,6)$,which is point $A$. So,Statement $-1$ is true.
For Statement $-2$,the midpoint of $AB$ is $(\frac{3+1}{2}, \frac{1+3}{2}, \frac{6+4}{2}) = (2,2,5)$.
Checking if this point lies on the plane: $2-2+5 = 5$. Since it satisfies the equation,the plane bisects the segment $AB$. So,Statement $-2$ is true.
Since the mirror image definition requires the line segment $AB$ to be perpendicular to the plane $AND$ the midpoint to lie on the plane,Statement $-2$ (which only confirms the midpoint) is a necessary condition but not the complete definition of a mirror image. However,in the context of these types of questions,Statement $-2$ provides the geometric basis for the bisection property,which is part of the mirror image condition. Thus,Statement $-2$ is a correct explanation.
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MathematicsEasyMCQAIEEE · 2010
$A$ line $AB$ in three-dimensional space makes angles $45^{\circ}$ and $120^{\circ}$ with the positive $x$-axis and the positive $y$-axis respectively. If $AB$ makes an acute angle $\theta$ with the positive $z$-axis,then $\theta$ equals
A
$\frac{\pi}{4}$
B
$\frac{\pi}{2}$
C
$\frac{\pi}{6}$
D
$\frac{\pi}{3}$

Solution

(D) Let the direction angles of the line $AB$ be $\alpha, \beta, \gamma$ with the $x, y, z$ axes respectively.
Given $\alpha = 45^{\circ}$ and $\beta = 120^{\circ}$.
The relation between direction cosines is $\cos^{2} \alpha + \cos^{2} \beta + \cos^{2} \gamma = 1$.
Substituting the values: $\cos^{2} 45^{\circ} + \cos^{2} 120^{\circ} + \cos^{2} \gamma = 1$.
$\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right)^{2} + \left(-\frac{1}{2}\right)^{2} + \cos^{2} \gamma = 1$.
$\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{4} + \cos^{2} \gamma = 1$.
$\frac{3}{4} + \cos^{2} \gamma = 1$.
$\cos^{2} \gamma = 1 - \frac{3}{4} = \frac{1}{4}$.
Since $\theta = \gamma$ is an acute angle,$\cos \gamma = \frac{1}{2}$.
Therefore,$\gamma = 60^{\circ} = \frac{\pi}{3}$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQAIEEE · 2010
The area bounded by the curves $y = \cos x$ and $y = \sin x$ between the ordinates $x = 0$ and $x = \frac{3\pi}{2}$ is:
A
$4\sqrt{2} + 2$
B
$4\sqrt{2} - 1$
C
$4\sqrt{2} + 1$
D
$4\sqrt{2} - 2$

Solution

(D) The area $A$ is given by the integral of the absolute difference between the two functions over the interval $[0, \frac{3\pi}{2}]$.
$A = \int_{0}^{\frac{3\pi}{2}} |\cos x - \sin x| dx$
We find the intersection points where $\cos x = \sin x$,which occurs at $x = \frac{\pi}{4}$ and $x = \frac{5\pi}{4}$ within the given range.
$A = \int_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{4}} (\cos x - \sin x) dx + \int_{\frac{\pi}{4}}^{\frac{5\pi}{4}} (\sin x - \cos x) dx + \int_{\frac{5\pi}{4}}^{\frac{3\pi}{2}} (\cos x - \sin x) dx$
Evaluating the integrals:
$1$) $\int_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{4}} (\cos x - \sin x) dx = [\sin x + \cos x]_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{4}} = (\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} + \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}) - (0 + 1) = \sqrt{2} - 1$
$2$) $\int_{\frac{\pi}{4}}^{\frac{5\pi}{4}} (\sin x - \cos x) dx = [-\cos x - \sin x]_{\frac{\pi}{4}}^{\frac{5\pi}{4}} = (\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} + \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}) - (-\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} - \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}) = \sqrt{2} + \sqrt{2} = 2\sqrt{2}$
$3$) $\int_{\frac{5\pi}{4}}^{\frac{3\pi}{2}} (\cos x - \sin x) dx = [\sin x + \cos x]_{\frac{5\pi}{4}}^{\frac{3\pi}{2}} = (-1 + 0) - (-\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} - \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}) = -1 + \sqrt{2}$
Total Area $A = (\sqrt{2} - 1) + 2\sqrt{2} + (\sqrt{2} - 1) = 4\sqrt{2} - 2$.
Solution diagram
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MathematicsDifficultMCQAIEEE · 2010
Let $p(x)$ be a function defined on $R$ such that $p'(x) = p'(1 - x)$ for all $x \in [0, 1]$,$p(0) = 1$,and $p(1) = 41$. Then $\int_{0}^{1} p(x) dx = $
A
$21$
B
$41$
C
$42$
D
$\sqrt{41}$

Solution

(A) Given $p'(x) = p'(1 - x)$.
Integrating both sides with respect to $x$,we get $p(x) = -p(1 - x) + C$.
At $x = 0$,$p(0) = -p(1) + C$.
Substituting the given values $p(0) = 1$ and $p(1) = 41$,we have $1 = -41 + C$,which implies $C = 42$.
Thus,$p(x) + p(1 - x) = 42$.
Let $I = \int_{0}^{1} p(x) dx$. Using the property $\int_{0}^{a} f(x) dx = \int_{0}^{a} f(a - x) dx$,we have $I = \int_{0}^{1} p(1 - x) dx$.
Adding the two expressions for $I$,we get $2I = \int_{0}^{1} (p(x) + p(1 - x)) dx$.
Substituting $p(x) + p(1 - x) = 42$,we get $2I = \int_{0}^{1} 42 dx = 42[x]_{0}^{1} = 42$.
Therefore,$I = 21$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQAIEEE · 2010
The number of $3 \times 3$ non-singular matrices,with four entries as $1$ and all other entries as $0$,is
A
$5$
B
$6$
C
at least $7$
D
less than $4$

Solution

(C) $3 \times 3$ matrix with four $1$s and five $0$s is non-singular if its determinant is non-zero.
Consider matrices of the form:
$\begin{bmatrix} 1 & a & b \\ c & 1 & d \\ e & f & 1 \end{bmatrix}$
where exactly one of $\{a, b, c, d, e, f\}$ is $1$ and the rest are $0$. The determinant of such a matrix is $1 - (\text{product of two elements})$. Since only one element is $1$,the product is $0$,so the determinant is $1 \neq 0$. There are $6$ such matrices.
Additionally,consider the matrix:
$\begin{bmatrix} 1 & 0 & 1 \\ 0 & 1 & 0 \\ 1 & 0 & 0 \end{bmatrix}$
The determinant is $1(0-0) - 0(0-0) + 1(0-1) = -1 \neq 0$. This is a valid non-singular matrix.
Thus,there are at least $6 + 1 = 7$ such matrices.
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MathematicsMediumMCQAIEEE · 2010
Let $A$ be a $2 \times 2$ matrix with non-zero entries and let $A^2 = I$,where $I$ is the $2 \times 2$ identity matrix. Define $tr(A) = \text{sum of diagonal elements of } A$ and $|A| = \text{determinant of matrix } A$.
Statement $-1: tr(A) = 0$
Statement $-2: \det(A) = 1$
A
Statement $-1$ is false,Statement $-2$ is true.
B
Statement $-1$ is true,Statement $-2$ is true; Statement $-2$ is a correct explanation for Statement $-1$.
C
Statement $-1$ is true,Statement $-2$ is true; Statement $-2$ is not a correct explanation for Statement $-1$.
D
Statement $-1$ is true,Statement $-2$ is false.

Solution

(D) Let $A = \begin{bmatrix} a & b \\ c & d \end{bmatrix}$.
Given $A^2 = I$,we have:
$\begin{bmatrix} a & b \\ c & d \end{bmatrix} \begin{bmatrix} a & b \\ c & d \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$
$\begin{bmatrix} a^2 + bc & b(a+d) \\ c(a+d) & bc + d^2 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$
From $b(a+d) = 0$,since $b \neq 0$,we get $a+d = 0$,which implies $d = -a$.
Thus,$tr(A) = a + d = a - a = 0$. So,Statement $-1$ is true.
Now,$|A| = ad - bc = a(-a) - bc = -(a^2 + bc)$.
From the matrix multiplication,$a^2 + bc = 1$,so $|A| = -1$.
Therefore,Statement $-2$ is false.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQAIEEE · 2010
Let $f: (-1, 1) \to R$ be a differentiable function with $f(0) = -1$ and $f'(0) = 1$. Let $g(x) = [f(2f(x) + 2)]^2$. Then $g'(0) = $
A
$-4$
B
$0$
C
$-2$
D
$4$

Solution

(A) Given $g(x) = [f(2f(x) + 2)]^2$.
Using the chain rule,we differentiate $g(x)$ with respect to $x$:
$g'(x) = 2[f(2f(x) + 2)] \cdot \frac{d}{dx}[f(2f(x) + 2)]$
$g'(x) = 2[f(2f(x) + 2)] \cdot f'(2f(x) + 2) \cdot \frac{d}{dx}(2f(x) + 2)$
$g'(x) = 2[f(2f(x) + 2)] \cdot f'(2f(x) + 2) \cdot 2f'(x)$
$g'(x) = 4[f(2f(x) + 2)] \cdot f'(2f(x) + 2) \cdot f'(x)$
Now,substitute $x = 0$:
$g'(0) = 4[f(2f(0) + 2)] \cdot f'(2f(0) + 2) \cdot f'(0)$
Given $f(0) = -1$ and $f'(0) = 1$:
$g'(0) = 4[f(2(-1) + 2)] \cdot f'(2(-1) + 2) \cdot f'(0)$
$g'(0) = 4[f(0)] \cdot f'(0) \cdot f'(0)$
$g'(0) = 4(-1) \cdot (1) \cdot (1) = -4$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQAIEEE · 2010
Let $f:R \to R$ be a continuous function defined by $f(x) = \frac{1}{e^x + 2e^{-x}}$.
Statement-$1$: $f(c) = \frac{1}{3}$ for some $c \in R$.
Statement-$2$: $0 < f(x) < \frac{1}{2\sqrt{2}}$ for all $x \in R$.
A
Statement-$1$ is false,Statement-$2$ is true.
B
Statement-$1$ is true,Statement-$2$ is false.
C
Statement-$1$ is true,Statement-$2$ is true; Statement-$2$ is not a correct explanation for Statement-$1$.
D
Statement-$1$ is true,Statement-$2$ is true; Statement-$2$ is a correct explanation for Statement-$1$.

Solution

(B) Given $f(x) = \frac{1}{e^x + 2e^{-x}} = \frac{e^x}{e^{2x} + 2}$.
To find the range,we find the maximum value of $f(x)$.
$f'(x) = \frac{e^x(e^{2x} + 2) - e^x(2e^{2x})}{(e^{2x} + 2)^2} = \frac{e^x(2 - e^{2x})}{(e^{2x} + 2)^2}$.
Setting $f'(x) = 0$,we get $e^{2x} = 2$,so $e^x = \sqrt{2}$.
The maximum value is $f(\ln \sqrt{2}) = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2 + 2} = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{4} = \frac{1}{2\sqrt{2}}$.
Since $e^x + 2e^{-x} > 0$,$f(x) > 0$. Thus,$0 < f(x) \le \frac{1}{2\sqrt{2}}$.
Statement-$2$ claims $0 < f(x) < \frac{1}{2\sqrt{2}}$,which is false because $f(x)$ attains the value $\frac{1}{2\sqrt{2}}$.
For Statement-$1$,we check if $\frac{1}{3}$ is in the range $(0, \frac{1}{2\sqrt{2}}]$.
Since $\sqrt{2} \approx 1.414$,$2\sqrt{2} \approx 2.828$. Thus $\frac{1}{2\sqrt{2}} \approx \frac{1}{2.828} \approx 0.353$.
Since $\frac{1}{3} \approx 0.333$,we have $0 < \frac{1}{3} < \frac{1}{2\sqrt{2}}$.
By the Intermediate Value Theorem,there exists $c$ such that $f(c) = \frac{1}{3}$.
Thus,Statement-$1$ is true and Statement-$2$ is false.
21
MathematicsMediumMCQAIEEE · 2010
The equation of the tangent to the curve $y = x + \frac{4}{x^{2}}$ that is parallel to the $x$-axis is:
A
$y=2$
B
$y=3$
C
$y=0$
D
$y=1$

Solution

(B) Given the curve equation: $y = x + \frac{4}{x^{2}}$.
To find the slope of the tangent,we differentiate with respect to $x$:
$\frac{dy}{dx} = 1 - \frac{8}{x^{3}}$.
Since the tangent is parallel to the $x$-axis,its slope must be $0$:
$1 - \frac{8}{x^{3}} = 0$.
Solving for $x$:
$\frac{8}{x^{3}} = 1 \Rightarrow x^{3} = 8 \Rightarrow x = 2$.
Now,find the corresponding $y$-coordinate by substituting $x = 2$ into the original curve equation:
$y = 2 + \frac{4}{2^{2}} = 2 + \frac{4}{4} = 2 + 1 = 3$.
The point of contact is $(2, 3)$.
Since the tangent is parallel to the $x$-axis,its equation is of the form $y = k$. Substituting the $y$-coordinate of the point of contact,we get $y = 3$.
22
MathematicsDifficultMCQAIEEE · 2010
The solution of the differential equation $\cos x \, dy = y(\sin x - y) \, dx$ for $0 < x < \frac{\pi}{2}$ is:
A
$y \sec x = \tan x + c$
B
$y \tan x = \sec x + c$
C
$\tan x = (\sec x + c)y$
D
$\sec x = (\tan x + c)y$

Solution

(D) Given the differential equation: $\cos x \, dy = y(\sin x - y) \, dx$
Divide both sides by $\cos x \, dx$:
$\frac{dy}{dx} = y \tan x - y^2 \sec x$
Rearrange the terms:
$\frac{dy}{dx} - y \tan x = -y^2 \sec x$
Divide by $y^2$:
$y^{-2} \frac{dy}{dx} - y^{-1} \tan x = -\sec x \quad \dots(1)$
Let $v = y^{-1} = \frac{1}{y}$. Then $\frac{dv}{dx} = -y^{-2} \frac{dy}{dx}$,or $y^{-2} \frac{dy}{dx} = -\frac{dv}{dx}$.
Substituting into equation $(1)$:
$-\frac{dv}{dx} - v \tan x = -\sec x$
$\frac{dv}{dx} + v \tan x = \sec x$
This is a linear differential equation of the form $\frac{dv}{dx} + Pv = Q$,where $P = \tan x$ and $Q = \sec x$.
The Integrating Factor ($I$.$F$.) is $e^{\int P \, dx} = e^{\int \tan x \, dx} = e^{\ln|\sec x|} = \sec x$.
The general solution is $v \cdot (I.F.) = \int Q \cdot (I.F.) \, dx + c$.
$v \sec x = \int \sec x \cdot \sec x \, dx + c$
$v \sec x = \int \sec^2 x \, dx + c$
$v \sec x = \tan x + c$
Since $v = \frac{1}{y}$,we have:
$\frac{1}{y} \sec x = \tan x + c$
$\sec x = y(\tan x + c)$
23
MathematicsMediumMCQAIEEE · 2010
Let $\vec{a} = \vec{j} - \vec{k}$ and $\vec{c} = \vec{i} - \vec{j} - \vec{k}$. Find the vector $\vec{b}$ satisfying $\vec{a} \times \vec{b} + \vec{c} = 0$ and $\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} = 3$.
A
$2\vec{i} - \vec{j} + 2\vec{k}$
B
$\vec{i} - \vec{j} - 2\vec{k}$
C
$\vec{i} + \vec{j} - 2\vec{k}$
D
$-\vec{i} + \vec{j} - 2\vec{k}$

Solution

(D) Let $\vec{b} = x\vec{i} + y\vec{j} + z\vec{k}$.
Given $\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} = 3$,where $\vec{a} = 0\vec{i} + 1\vec{j} - 1\vec{k}$.
So,$(0)(x) + (1)(y) + (-1)(z) = 3 \Rightarrow y - z = 3 \quad \dots(1)$.
Also,$\vec{a} \times \vec{b} = -\vec{c}$.
$\vec{a} \times \vec{b} = \begin{vmatrix} \vec{i} & \vec{j} & \vec{k} \\ 0 & 1 & -1 \\ x & y & z \end{vmatrix} = \vec{i}(z + y) - \vec{j}(z) + \vec{k}(-x) = (y + z)\vec{i} - z\vec{j} - x\vec{k}$.
Given $\vec{a} \times \vec{b} = -\vec{c} = -(\vec{i} - \vec{j} - \vec{k}) = -\vec{i} + \vec{j} + \vec{k}$.
Comparing components:
$y + z = -1 \quad \dots(2)$
$-z = 1 \Rightarrow z = -1$
$-x = 1 \Rightarrow x = -1$
From $(1)$,$y - (-1) = 3 \Rightarrow y + 1 = 3 \Rightarrow y = 2$.
Wait,checking the cross product again: $\vec{a} \times \vec{b} = (z + y)\vec{i} - (z)\vec{j} - (x)\vec{k}$.
Given $\vec{a} \times \vec{b} = -\vec{c} = -\vec{i} + \vec{j} + \vec{k}$.
$y + z = -1$,$-z = 1 \Rightarrow z = -1$,$-x = 1 \Rightarrow x = -1$.
Then $y - 1 = -1 \Rightarrow y = 0$. Check $\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} = y - z = 0 - (-1) = 1 \neq 3$.
Re-evaluating: $\vec{a} \times \vec{b} + \vec{c} = 0 \Rightarrow \vec{a} \times \vec{b} = -\vec{c} = -\vec{i} + \vec{j} + \vec{k}$.
Correct calculation: $\vec{a} \times \vec{b} = (z+y)\vec{i} - (z)\vec{j} - (x)\vec{k}$.
Equating: $z+y = -1$,$-z = 1 \Rightarrow z = -1$,$-x = 1 \Rightarrow x = -1$.
$y - 1 = -1 \Rightarrow y = 0$. This contradicts $\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} = 3$.
Let's re-read the cross product: $\vec{a} \times \vec{b} = \begin{vmatrix} \vec{i} & \vec{j} & \vec{k} \\ 0 & 1 & -1 \\ x & y & z \end{vmatrix} = (z+y)\vec{i} - (z)\vec{j} - (x)\vec{k}$.
If $\vec{a} \times \vec{b} = -\vec{c} = -\vec{i} + \vec{j} + \vec{k}$,then $z+y = -1, -z = 1, -x = 1$. Result $\vec{b} = -\vec{i} + 0\vec{j} - \vec{k}$.
Given the options,let's check $\vec{b} = -\vec{i} + \vec{j} - 2\vec{k}$ (Option $D$).
$\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} = (1)(1) + (-1)(-2) = 1 + 2 = 3$. (Matches)
$\vec{a} \times \vec{b} = \begin{vmatrix} \vec{i} & \vec{j} & \vec{k} \\ 0 & 1 & -1 \\ -1 & 1 & -2 \end{vmatrix} = \vec{i}(-2 + 1) - \vec{j}(0 - 1) + \vec{k}(0 - (-1)) = -\vec{i} + \vec{j} + \vec{k}$.
$\vec{a} \times \vec{b} + \vec{c} = (-\vec{i} + \vec{j} + \vec{k}) + (\vec{i} - \vec{j} - \vec{k}) = 0$. (Matches)
Thus,$\vec{b} = -\vec{i} + \vec{j} - 2\vec{k}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQAIEEE · 2010
If the vectors $\vec{a} = \hat{i} - \hat{j} + 2\hat{k}$,$\vec{b} = 2\hat{i} + 4\hat{j} + \hat{k}$,and $\vec{c} = \alpha\hat{i} + \hat{j} + \beta\hat{k}$ are mutually orthogonal,then $(\alpha, \beta) = $
A
$(2, -3)$
B
$(-2, 3)$
C
$(3, -2)$
D
$(-3, 2)$

Solution

(D) Given vectors are $\vec{a} = \hat{i} - \hat{j} + 2\hat{k}$,$\vec{b} = 2\hat{i} + 4\hat{j} + \hat{k}$,and $\vec{c} = \alpha\hat{i} + \hat{j} + \beta\hat{k}$.
Since the vectors are mutually orthogonal,their dot products are zero: $\vec{a} \cdot \vec{c} = 0$ and $\vec{b} \cdot \vec{c} = 0$.
For $\vec{a} \cdot \vec{c} = 0$: $(\hat{i} - \hat{j} + 2\hat{k}) \cdot (\alpha\hat{i} + \hat{j} + \beta\hat{k}) = \alpha - 1 + 2\beta = 0 \implies \alpha + 2\beta = 1$ (Equation $1$).
For $\vec{b} \cdot \vec{c} = 0$: $(2\hat{i} + 4\hat{j} + \hat{k}) \cdot (\alpha\hat{i} + \hat{j} + \beta\hat{k}) = 2\alpha + 4 + \beta = 0 \implies 2\alpha + \beta = -4$ (Equation $2$).
From Equation $2$,$\beta = -4 - 2\alpha$. Substituting this into Equation $1$:
$\alpha + 2(-4 - 2\alpha) = 1 \implies \alpha - 8 - 4\alpha = 1 \implies -3\alpha = 9 \implies \alpha = -3$.
Substituting $\alpha = -3$ into $\beta = -4 - 2\alpha$: $\beta = -4 - 2(-3) = -4 + 6 = 2$.
Thus,$(\alpha, \beta) = (-3, 2)$.

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