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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If a straight line $L$ passing through the point $(5, -3)$ is inclined at an angle of $60^{\circ}$ to the line $\sqrt{3}x + y - 9 = 0$ and $L$ intersects the $X$-axis,then the equation of $L$ is
A
$x - \sqrt{3}y - 3 - 5\sqrt{3} = 0$
B
$\sqrt{3}x - y - 3 - 5\sqrt{3} = 0$
C
$\sqrt{3}x - y + 3 + 5\sqrt{3} = 0$
D
$x - \sqrt{3}y + 3 + 5\sqrt{3} = 0$

Solution

(B) Let the given line be $L_1: \sqrt{3}x + y - 9 = 0$. The slope of $L_1$ is $m_1 = -\sqrt{3}$.
Let the slope of the required line $L$ be $m$. The angle between $L$ and $L_1$ is $60^{\circ}$.
Using the formula $\tan \theta = \left| \frac{m - m_1}{1 + m \cdot m_1} \right|$,we have:
$\tan 60^{\circ} = \left| \frac{m - (-\sqrt{3})}{1 + m(-\sqrt{3})} \right|$ $\Rightarrow \sqrt{3} = \left| \frac{m + \sqrt{3}}{1 - \sqrt{3}m} \right|$.
Case $1$: $\sqrt{3} = \frac{m + \sqrt{3}}{1 - \sqrt{3}m}$ $\Rightarrow \sqrt{3} - 3m = m + \sqrt{3}$ $\Rightarrow 4m = 0$ $\Rightarrow m = 0$.
The equation is $y - (-3) = 0(x - 5) \Rightarrow y + 3 = 0$. This line is parallel to the $X$-axis and does not intersect it at a unique point (it is the $X$-axis itself if $y=0$,but here $y=-3$).
Case $2$: $-\sqrt{3} = \frac{m + \sqrt{3}}{1 - \sqrt{3}m}$ $\Rightarrow -\sqrt{3} + 3m = m + \sqrt{3}$ $\Rightarrow 2m = 2\sqrt{3}$ $\Rightarrow m = \sqrt{3}$.
The equation of line $L$ is $y - (-3) = \sqrt{3}(x - 5)$ $\Rightarrow y + 3 = \sqrt{3}x - 5\sqrt{3}$ $\Rightarrow \sqrt{3}x - y - 3 - 5\sqrt{3} = 0$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If the lengths of the perpendiculars drawn from a point $(a, b)$ to the lines $2x + 3y + 4 = 0$ and $3x - 2y + 4 = 0$ are equal,then the point $(a, b)$ lies on the line
A
$x - 5y + 8 = 0$ or $5x + y = 0$
B
$x + 5y + 8 = 0$ or $5x - y + 8 = 0$
C
$x - 5y = 0$ or $5x + y + 8 = 0$
D
$x + 5y = 0$ or $5x - y + 8 = 0$

Solution

(C) Let the lines be $L_1: 2x + 3y + 4 = 0$ and $L_2: 3x - 2y + 4 = 0$.
The length of the perpendicular from $(a, b)$ to $L_1$ is $d_1 = \frac{|2a + 3b + 4|}{\sqrt{2^2 + 3^2}} = \frac{|2a + 3b + 4|}{\sqrt{13}}$.
The length of the perpendicular from $(a, b)$ to $L_2$ is $d_2 = \frac{|3a - 2b + 4|}{\sqrt{3^2 + (-2)^2}} = \frac{|3a - 2b + 4|}{\sqrt{13}}$.
Given $d_1 = d_2$,we have $|2a + 3b + 4| = |3a - 2b + 4|$.
This implies $2a + 3b + 4 = 3a - 2b + 4$ or $2a + 3b + 4 = -(3a - 2b + 4)$.
Case $1$: $2a + 3b + 4 = 3a - 2b + 4 \Rightarrow a - 5b = 0$.
Case $2$: $2a + 3b + 4 = -3a + 2b - 4 \Rightarrow 5a + b + 8 = 0$.
Thus,the locus of $(a, b)$ is $x - 5y = 0$ or $5x + y + 8 = 0$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
The distance between the points of concurrency of the two families of straight lines given by $x+(5 \lambda+1) y+1-3 \lambda=0$ and $(5 \mu+2) x-3 y+3+6 \mu=0$ is
A
$4$
B
$\frac{2 \sqrt{2}}{5}$
C
$\frac{\sqrt{2}}{5}$
D
$6$

Solution

(B) The given families of lines are:
$(x+y+1) + \lambda(5y-3) = 0$ $(i)$
$(2x-3y+3) + \mu(5x+6) = 0$ $(ii)$
For the first family,the point of concurrency is the intersection of $x+y+1=0$ and $5y-3=0$.
From $5y-3=0$,we get $y = \frac{3}{5}$.
Substituting in $x+y+1=0$,we get $x = -\frac{3}{5} - 1 = -\frac{8}{5}$.
So,the first point is $P_1 = \left(-\frac{8}{5}, \frac{3}{5}\right)$.
For the second family,the point of concurrency is the intersection of $2x-3y+3=0$ and $5x+6=0$.
From $5x+6=0$,we get $x = -\frac{6}{5}$.
Substituting in $2x-3y+3=0$,we get $3y = 2(-\frac{6}{5}) + 3 = -\frac{12}{5} + 3 = \frac{3}{5}$,so $y = \frac{1}{5}$.
So,the second point is $P_2 = \left(-\frac{6}{5}, \frac{1}{5}\right)$.
The distance between $P_1$ and $P_2$ is $\sqrt{\left(-\frac{6}{5} - (-\frac{8}{5})\right)^2 + (\frac{1}{5} - \frac{3}{5})^2}$.
$= \sqrt{(\frac{2}{5})^2 + (-\frac{2}{5})^2} = \sqrt{\frac{4}{25} + \frac{4}{25}} = \sqrt{\frac{8}{25}} = \frac{2\sqrt{2}}{5}$.
Thus,option $(b)$ is correct.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
Let $\alpha, \beta, \gamma$ be three non-zero real constants and $a, b, c$ be three arbitrary real numbers which satisfy $\alpha a + \beta b + \gamma c = 0$. Then the point of concurrence of the family of lines $ax + by + c = 0$ is
A
$\left(\frac{\alpha}{\beta}, \frac{\beta}{\gamma}\right)$
B
$\left(\frac{\gamma}{\alpha}, \frac{\beta}{\alpha}\right)$
C
$\left(\frac{\alpha}{\gamma}, \frac{\gamma}{\beta}\right)$
D
$\left(\frac{\alpha}{\gamma}, \frac{\beta}{\gamma}\right)$

Solution

(D) Given the condition $\alpha a + \beta b + \gamma c = 0$.
Since $\gamma \neq 0$,we can write $c = -\frac{\alpha}{\gamma} a - \frac{\beta}{\gamma} b$.
Substitute this into the equation of the family of lines $ax + by + c = 0$:
$ax + by + (-\frac{\alpha}{\gamma} a - \frac{\beta}{\gamma} b) = 0$.
Rearranging the terms,we get:
$a(x - \frac{\alpha}{\gamma}) + b(y - \frac{\beta}{\gamma}) = 0$.
For this equation to hold for all arbitrary $a$ and $b$,the coefficients of $a$ and $b$ must be zero independently.
Therefore,$x - \frac{\alpha}{\gamma} = 0 \Rightarrow x = \frac{\alpha}{\gamma}$ and $y - \frac{\beta}{\gamma} = 0 \Rightarrow y = \frac{\beta}{\gamma}$.
Thus,the point of concurrence is $\left(\frac{\alpha}{\gamma}, \frac{\beta}{\gamma}\right)$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If $A(1, 1)$,$B(-1, 1)$,and $C(-1, -1)$ are three points and a point $P(x, y)$ moves such that $PA^2 = PB^2 + PC^2$,then the equation of the locus of $P$ is:
A
$x^2 + y^2 - 6x - 2y + 2 = 0$
B
$x^2 + y^2 + 6x + 2y + 2 = 0$
C
$x^2 + y^2 + 6x - 2y + 2 = 0$
D
$x^2 + y^2 + 6x + 2y - 2 = 0$

Solution

(B) Let the coordinates of point $P$ be $(x, y)$.
Given points are $A(1, 1)$,$B(-1, 1)$,and $C(-1, -1)$.
The condition is $PA^2 = PB^2 + PC^2$.
Using the distance formula $d^2 = (x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2$:
$PA^2 = (x - 1)^2 + (y - 1)^2$
$PB^2 = (x + 1)^2 + (y - 1)^2$
$PC^2 = (x + 1)^2 + (y + 1)^2$
Substituting these into the condition:
$(x - 1)^2 + (y - 1)^2 = [(x + 1)^2 + (y - 1)^2] + [(x + 1)^2 + (y + 1)^2]$
$(x^2 - 2x + 1) + (y^2 - 2y + 1) = (x^2 + 2x + 1 + y^2 - 2y + 1) + (x^2 + 2x + 1 + y^2 + 2y + 1)$
$x^2 + y^2 - 2x - 2y + 2 = 2x^2 + 2y^2 + 4x + 4$
Rearranging the terms to one side:
$x^2 + y^2 + 6x + 2y + 2 = 0$
Thus,the equation of the locus is $x^2 + y^2 + 6x + 2y + 2 = 0$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
$L \equiv 7x - y + 8 = 0$ is one of the diagonals of a square for which $(-4, 5)$ and $(3, 4)$ are two vertices. Find the coordinates of the two vertices lying on the diagonal $L = 0$.
A
$(0, 8), (-1, 1)$
B
$(-1, 1), (0, 8)$
C
$(-2, -6), (1, 15)$
D
$(1, 3), (-2, -6)$

Solution

(A) Let the vertices of the square be $A(-4, 5)$ and $B(3, 4)$. The diagonal $L$ is $7x - y + 8 = 0$.
Since $A$ and $B$ are vertices of the square,the midpoint of the diagonal $AB$ is $M = (\frac{-4+3}{2}, \frac{5+4}{2}) = (-0.5, 4.5)$.
Check if $M$ lies on $L$: $7(-0.5) - 4.5 + 8 = -3.5 - 4.5 + 8 = 0$. Thus,$AB$ is the other diagonal.
The slope of $AB$ is $m_1 = \frac{4-5}{3-(-4)} = \frac{-1}{7}$.
The slope of diagonal $L$ is $m_2 = 7$. Since $m_1 \times m_2 = -1$,the diagonals are perpendicular,which is consistent with a square.
The vertices on $L$ are equidistant from $M$ and at a distance equal to half the length of diagonal $AB$.
Length $AB = \sqrt{(3 - (-4))^2 + (4 - 5)^2} = \sqrt{7^2 + (-1)^2} = \sqrt{50} = 5\sqrt{2}$.
Half-length $d = \frac{5\sqrt{2}}{2} = \frac{5}{\sqrt{2}}$.
The line $L$ has direction vector $(1, 7)$. The unit vector is $u = \pm(\frac{1}{\sqrt{50}}, \frac{7}{\sqrt{50}}) = \pm(\frac{1}{5\sqrt{2}}, \frac{7}{5\sqrt{2}})$.
The vertices on $L$ are $M \pm d \cdot u = (-0.5, 4.5) \pm \frac{5}{\sqrt{2}} \cdot (\frac{1}{5\sqrt{2}}, \frac{7}{5\sqrt{2}}) = (-0.5, 4.5) \pm (0.5, 3.5)$.
Vertex $1: (-0.5 + 0.5, 4.5 + 3.5) = (0, 8)$.
Vertex $2: (-0.5 - 0.5, 4.5 - 3.5) = (-1, 1)$.
Thus,the vertices are $(0, 8)$ and $(-1, 1)$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If the line $x-y+1=0$ cuts the lines $2x+2y+3=0$ and $3x+3y+2=0$ at the points $A$ and $B$ respectively,then $AB=$
A
$\frac{5}{6\sqrt{2}}$
B
$\frac{1}{6\sqrt{2}}$
C
$\frac{5}{\sqrt{3}}$
D
$\frac{5}{6\sqrt{3}}$

Solution

(A) The given lines are $L_1: 2x+2y+3=0$ and $L_2: 3x+3y+2=0$.
Dividing $L_1$ by $2$,we get $x+y+\frac{3}{2}=0$.
Dividing $L_2$ by $3$,we get $x+y+\frac{2}{3}=0$.
Since the slopes of both lines are $-1$,they are parallel.
The line $L_3: x-y+1=0$ has a slope of $1$.
Since the product of the slopes of $L_1$ (or $L_2$) and $L_3$ is $(-1) \times (1) = -1$,the line $L_3$ is perpendicular to both parallel lines.
The distance $AB$ between the points of intersection is the perpendicular distance between the two parallel lines $x+y+\frac{3}{2}=0$ and $x+y+\frac{2}{3}=0$.
The distance $d$ 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,$a=1, b=1, c_1=\frac{3}{2}, c_2=\frac{2}{3}$.
$AB = \frac{|\frac{3}{2}-\frac{2}{3}|}{\sqrt{1^2+1^2}} = \frac{|\frac{9-4}{6}|}{\sqrt{2}} = \frac{5}{6\sqrt{2}}$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If $Q$ is the image of the point $P(1,1)$ with respect to the straight line $x+y+1=0$,then the length of the perpendicular drawn from $Q$ to the line $3x-4y+3=0$ is
A
$\frac{5}{2}$
B
$2$
C
$1$
D
$\frac{1}{2}$

Solution

(C) Given,$Q$ is the image of the point $P(1,1)$ with respect to the line $x+y+1=0$.
Using the formula for the image of a point $(x_1, y_1)$ with respect to the line $ax+by+c=0$:
$\frac{x-x_1}{a} = \frac{y-y_1}{b} = -2 \left( \frac{ax_1+by_1+c}{a^2+b^2} \right)$
Substituting the values:
$\frac{x-1}{1} = \frac{y-1}{1} = -2 \left( \frac{1+1+1}{1^2+1^2} \right) = -2 \left( \frac{3}{2} \right) = -3$
So,$x-1 = -3 \Rightarrow x = -2$ and $y-1 = -3 \Rightarrow y = -2$.
Thus,the coordinates of $Q$ are $(-2, -2)$.
Now,the length of the perpendicular from $Q(-2, -2)$ to the line $3x-4y+3=0$ is given by:
$d = \left| \frac{3(-2) - 4(-2) + 3}{\sqrt{3^2 + (-4)^2}} \right| = \left| \frac{-6 + 8 + 3}{\sqrt{9 + 16}} \right| = \left| \frac{5}{5} \right| = 1$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
The orthocentre of the triangle formed by the points $(1,3), (-3,5)$ and $(5,-1)$ is
A
$(-8,-10)$
B
$(-3,2)$
C
$\left(-\frac{2}{3}, \frac{4}{3}\right)$
D
$(19,27)$

Solution

(D) Let the vertices of the triangle be $A(1,3), B(-3,5)$,and $C(5,-1)$.
Slope of $AC = \frac{-1-3}{5-1} = \frac{-4}{4} = -1$.
The altitude from $B$ to $AC$ is perpendicular to $AC$. Let its slope be $m_1$. Since $m_1 \times (-1) = -1$,$m_1 = 1$.
The equation of the altitude from $B(-3,5)$ is $(y-5) = 1(x+3) \Rightarrow x-y = -8$ (Equation $i$).
Slope of $BC = \frac{-1-5}{5-(-3)} = \frac{-6}{8} = -\frac{3}{4}$.
The altitude from $A$ to $BC$ is perpendicular to $BC$. Let its slope be $m_2$. Since $m_2 \times (-\frac{3}{4}) = -1$,$m_2 = \frac{4}{3}$.
The equation of the altitude from $A(1,3)$ is $(y-3) = \frac{4}{3}(x-1)$ $\Rightarrow 3y-9 = 4x-4$ $\Rightarrow 4x-3y = -5$ (Equation $ii$).
To find the orthocentre,solve the system of equations:
$x-y = -8 \Rightarrow 3x-3y = -24$ (Equation $iii$).
Subtracting (ii) from (iii): $(3x-3y) - (4x-3y) = -24 - (-5)$ $\Rightarrow -x = -19$ $\Rightarrow x = 19$.
Substituting $x=19$ into $(i)$: $19-y = -8 \Rightarrow y = 27$.
Thus,the orthocentre is $(19,27)$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If the algebraic sum of the perpendicular distances from the points $(2,0)$,$(0,2)$,and $(1,1)$ to a variable line is zero,then the variable line always passes through a fixed point. The coordinates of that point are
A
$(0,0)$
B
$(2,0)$
C
$(0,2)$
D
$(1,1)$

Solution

(D) Let the equation of the variable line be $ax + by + c = 0$,where $a^2 + b^2 \neq 0$.
The perpendicular distance from a point $(x_1, y_1)$ to the line $ax + by + c = 0$ is given by $d = \frac{|ax_1 + by_1 + c|}{\sqrt{a^2 + b^2}}$.
Since the algebraic sum of the perpendicular distances is zero,we consider the signed distances:
$d_1 = \frac{2a + c}{\sqrt{a^2 + b^2}}$,$d_2 = \frac{2b + c}{\sqrt{a^2 + b^2}}$,and $d_3 = \frac{a + b + c}{\sqrt{a^2 + b^2}}$.
Given $d_1 + d_2 + d_3 = 0$,we have:
$\frac{2a + c + 2b + c + a + b + c}{\sqrt{a^2 + b^2}} = 0$
$3a + 3b + 3c = 0$
$a + b + c = 0$
Substituting $c = -(a + b)$ into the line equation $ax + by + c = 0$:
$ax + by - (a + b) = 0$
$a(x - 1) + b(y - 1) = 0$
For this to hold for all $a$ and $b$,we must have $x - 1 = 0$ and $y - 1 = 0$.
Thus,the fixed point is $(1, 1)$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
Let $M$ be the foot of the perpendicular drawn from the point $(5, -7)$ to the line $3x - 5y + 1 = 0$. Then the perpendicular distance from $M$ to the line $2x + 5y - 3 = 0$ is
A
$\frac{1}{2\sqrt{29}}$
B
$\frac{9}{2\sqrt{29}}$
C
$\frac{13}{2\sqrt{29}}$
D
$\frac{3}{2\sqrt{29}}$

Solution

(A) The equation of the line passing through $(5, -7)$ and perpendicular to $3x - 5y + 1 = 0$ is $5x + 3y + k = 0$.
Since it passes through $(5, -7)$,we have $5(5) + 3(-7) + k = 0$,which gives $25 - 21 + k = 0$,so $k = -4$.
The line is $5x + 3y - 4 = 0$.
To find $M$,we solve the system:
$3x - 5y = -1$ (multiplied by $3 \implies 9x - 15y = -3$)
$5x + 3y = 4$ (multiplied by $5 \implies 25x + 15y = 20$)
Adding these,$34x = 17$,so $x = \frac{1}{2}$.
Substituting $x = \frac{1}{2}$ into $5x + 3y = 4$,we get $\frac{5}{2} + 3y = 4$,so $3y = \frac{3}{2}$,which gives $y = \frac{1}{2}$.
Thus,$M = (\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{2})$.
The perpendicular distance from $M(\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{2})$ to $2x + 5y - 3 = 0$ is given by $d = \frac{|2(\frac{1}{2}) + 5(\frac{1}{2}) - 3|}{\sqrt{2^2 + 5^2}} = \frac{|1 + 2.5 - 3|}{\sqrt{4 + 25}} = \frac{|0.5|}{\sqrt{29}} = \frac{1}{2\sqrt{29}}$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
The locus of the image of a variable point $P(\alpha, 2 \alpha-1)$ with respect to the line $3 x-2 y+4=0$ is
A
$22(13 x+36)=19(13 y-11)$
B
$30(13 x+36)=19(13 y+37)$
C
$22(13 x+36)=7(13 y+11)$
D
$22(13 x-36)=30(13 y-11)$

Solution

(A) Let the image of point $P(\alpha, 2 \alpha-1)$ with respect to the line $3 x-2 y+4=0$ be $(x, y)$.
Using the formula for the image of a point $(x_1, y_1)$ with respect to the line $ax+by+c=0$ is $\frac{x-x_1}{a}=\frac{y-y_1}{b}=\frac{-2(ax_1+by_1+c)}{a^2+b^2}$.
Here,$x_1=\alpha, y_1=2 \alpha-1, a=3, b=-2, c=4$.
Substituting these values:
$\frac{x-\alpha}{3}=\frac{y-(2 \alpha-1)}{-2}=\frac{-2(3(\alpha)-2(2 \alpha-1)+4)}{3^2+(-2)^2}$
$\frac{x-\alpha}{3}=\frac{y-2 \alpha+1}{-2}=\frac{-2(3 \alpha-4 \alpha+2+4)}{9+4}$
$\frac{x-\alpha}{3}=\frac{y-2 \alpha+1}{-2}=\frac{-2(-\alpha+6)}{13} = \frac{2 \alpha-12}{13}$
Now,equate the parts to find $x$ and $y$ in terms of $\alpha$:
$1) \frac{x-\alpha}{3} = \frac{2 \alpha-12}{13} \implies 13x - 13\alpha = 6\alpha - 36 \implies 13x + 36 = 19\alpha \implies \alpha = \frac{13x+36}{19}$
$2) \frac{y-2\alpha+1}{-2} = \frac{2 \alpha-12}{13} \implies 13y - 26\alpha + 13 = -4\alpha + 24 \implies 13y - 11 = 22\alpha \implies \alpha = \frac{13y-11}{22}$
Equating the two expressions for $\alpha$:
$\frac{13x+36}{19} = \frac{13y-11}{22}$
$22(13x+36) = 19(13y-11)$
Solution diagram
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If the lines $L_1 \equiv 2x + y + 3 = 0$,$L_2 \equiv kx + 2y - 3 = 0$,and $L_3 \equiv 3x - 2y + 1 = 0$ are concurrent,then the cosine of the acute angle between the lines $L_2 = 0$ and $2x - 5y + 7 = 0$ is
A
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
B
$\frac{15}{2\sqrt{29}}$
C
$\frac{25}{29}$
D
$\frac{20}{29}$

Solution

(D) The lines $L_1, L_2, L_3$ are concurrent,so the determinant of their coefficients is zero:
$\begin{vmatrix} 2 & 1 & 3 \\ k & 2 & -3 \\ 3 & -2 & 1 \end{vmatrix} = 0$
$2(2 - 6) - 1(k + 9) + 3(-2k - 6) = 0$
$-8 - k - 9 - 6k - 18 = 0$
$-7k - 35 = 0 \Rightarrow k = -5$
Thus,$L_2 \equiv -5x + 2y - 3 = 0$,or $5x - 2y + 3 = 0$.
The slope of $L_2$ is $m_1 = \frac{5}{2}$.
The slope of the line $2x - 5y + 7 = 0$ is $m_2 = \frac{2}{5}$.
The angle $\theta$ between two lines with slopes $m_1$ and $m_2$ is given by $\tan \theta = \left| \frac{m_1 - m_2}{1 + m_1m_2} \right|$.
$\tan \theta = \left| \frac{\frac{5}{2} - \frac{2}{5}}{1 + (\frac{5}{2})(\frac{2}{5})} \right| = \left| \frac{\frac{25 - 4}{10}}{1 + 1} \right| = \frac{21}{20}$.
Since $\tan \theta = \frac{21}{20}$,we have a right triangle with opposite side $21$ and adjacent side $20$. The hypotenuse is $\sqrt{21^2 + 20^2} = \sqrt{441 + 400} = \sqrt{841} = 29$.
Therefore,$\cos \theta = \frac{\text{adjacent}}{\text{hypotenuse}} = \frac{20}{29}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If the perimeter of a triangle is $20$ and two of its vertices are $(-5, 0)$ and $(6, 0)$,then the locus of the third vertex is:
A
$40 x^2 - 81 y^2 - 40 x - 800 = 0$
B
$40 x^2 + 9 y^2 - 25 x + 800 = 0$
C
$40 x^2 - 9 y^2 = 800$
D
$5 x^2 - 3 y^2 + 3 x - 4 y + 25 = 0$

Solution

(A) Let the third vertex be $P(x, y)$. The other two vertices are $A(-5, 0)$ and $B(6, 0)$.
The perimeter is the sum of the lengths of the sides: $PA + PB + AB = 20$.
The distance $AB = \sqrt{(6 - (-5))^2 + (0 - 0)^2} = \sqrt{11^2} = 11$.
So,$PA + PB = 20 - 11 = 9$.
Substituting the coordinates,$\sqrt{(x + 5)^2 + y^2} + \sqrt{(x - 6)^2 + y^2} = 9$.
Rearranging: $\sqrt{(x + 5)^2 + y^2} = 9 - \sqrt{(x - 6)^2 + y^2}$.
Squaring both sides: $(x + 5)^2 + y^2 = 81 + (x - 6)^2 + y^2 - 18\sqrt{(x - 6)^2 + y^2}$.
$x^2 + 10x + 25 + y^2 = 81 + x^2 - 12x + 36 + y^2 - 18\sqrt{(x - 6)^2 + y^2}$.
$22x - 92 = -18\sqrt{(x - 6)^2 + y^2}$.
Dividing by $-2$: $46 - 11x = 9\sqrt{(x - 6)^2 + y^2}$.
Squaring again: $(46 - 11x)^2 = 81((x - 6)^2 + y^2)$.
$2116 - 1012x + 121x^2 = 81(x^2 - 12x + 36 + y^2)$.
$2116 - 1012x + 121x^2 = 81x^2 - 972x + 2916 + 81y^2$.
$40x^2 - 81y^2 - 40x - 800 = 0$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If $3x + 6y + 2 = 0$,$x + y + 1 = 0$,and $2x - y + 3 = 0$ are three given lines,then the point $\left(\frac{-4}{3}, \frac{1}{3}\right)$ is
A
the orthocentre of the triangle formed by the lines
B
the point of concurrence of the lines
C
the circumcentre of the triangle formed by the lines
D
the incentre of the triangle formed by the lines

Solution

(B) Given the lines:
$L_1: 3x + 6y + 2 = 0$
$L_2: x + y + 1 = 0$
$L_3: 2x - y + 3 = 0$
Check if the point $P\left(\frac{-4}{3}, \frac{1}{3}\right)$ satisfies all three equations:
For $L_1$: $3\left(\frac{-4}{3}\right) + 6\left(\frac{1}{3}\right) + 2 = -4 + 2 + 2 = 0$.
For $L_2$: $\left(\frac{-4}{3}\right) + \left(\frac{1}{3}\right) + 1 = -1 + 1 = 0$.
For $L_3$: $2\left(\frac{-4}{3}\right) - \left(\frac{1}{3}\right) + 3 = \frac{-8-1+9}{3} = 0$.
Since the point satisfies all three equations,it is the point of concurrence of the three lines.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If the lines $L_1 \equiv x-2y+3=0$,$L_2 \equiv 2x+y+1=0$,and $L_3 \equiv 3x+y+c=0$ are concurrent and $\theta$ is the acute angle between the lines $L_1=0$ and $L_3=0$,then $\tan \theta=$
A
$7$
B
$1/7$
C
$3$
D
$1/3$

Solution

(A) The lines $L_1: x-2y+3=0$ and $L_2: 2x+y+1=0$ intersect at a point. Solving these equations:
$x-2y = -3$
$2x+y = -1 \implies y = -1-2x$
Substituting $y$ in the first equation: $x-2(-1-2x) = -3 \implies x+2+4x = -3 \implies 5x = -5 \implies x = -1$.
Then $y = -1-2(-1) = 1$. The point of intersection is $(-1, 1)$.
Since the lines are concurrent,$(-1, 1)$ must satisfy $L_3: 3x+y+c=0$.
$3(-1)+1+c = 0 \implies -3+1+c = 0 \implies c = 2$.
Now,the slopes of $L_1$ and $L_3$ are $m_1 = 1/2$ and $m_3 = -3$.
The acute angle $\theta$ between them is given by $\tan \theta = \left| \frac{m_1-m_3}{1+m_1m_3} \right|$.
$\tan \theta = \left| \frac{1/2 - (-3)}{1 + (1/2)(-3)} \right| = \left| \frac{7/2}{1 - 3/2} \right| = \left| \frac{7/2}{-1/2} \right| = |-7| = 7$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
Let $A(5, -3)$,$B(3, -2)$,and $C(-1, 5)$ be three points. If $P$ is a point satisfying the condition $PA^2 + 2PB^2 = 3PC^2$,then a point that lies on the locus of $P$ is
A
$\left(-\frac{1}{7}, \frac{1}{2}\right)$
B
$\left(-\frac{5}{2}, -2\right)$
C
$\left(-\frac{2}{21}, \frac{31}{66}\right)$
D
$\left(2, \frac{37}{22}\right)$

Solution

(D) Let the coordinates of point $P$ be $(x, y)$.
Given the condition $PA^2 + 2PB^2 = 3PC^2$.
Substituting the coordinates of $A(5, -3)$,$B(3, -2)$,and $C(-1, 5)$:
$(x - 5)^2 + (y + 3)^2 + 2[(x - 3)^2 + (y + 2)^2] = 3[(x + 1)^2 + (y - 5)^2]$
Expanding the terms:
$(x^2 - 10x + 25 + y^2 + 6y + 9) + 2(x^2 - 6x + 9 + y^2 + 4y + 4) = 3(x^2 + 2x + 1 + y^2 - 10y + 25)$
$(x^2 + y^2 - 10x + 6y + 34) + 2(x^2 + y^2 - 6x + 4y + 13) = 3(x^2 + y^2 + 2x - 10y + 26)$
$3x^2 + 3y^2 - 22x + 14y + 60 = 3x^2 + 3y^2 + 6x - 30y + 78$
$-22x - 6x + 14y + 30y + 60 - 78 = 0$
$-28x + 44y - 18 = 0$
Dividing by $-2$:
$14x - 22y + 9 = 0$
Checking option $D$ $\left(2, \frac{37}{22}\right)$:
$14(2) - 22\left(\frac{37}{22}\right) + 9 = 28 - 37 + 9 = 0$.
Thus,the point $\left(2, \frac{37}{22}\right)$ lies on the locus.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
From a point $A(0,3)$ on the circle $(x+2)^2+(y-3)^2=4$,a chord $AB$ is drawn and it is extended to a point $Q$ such that $AQ=2AB$. Then the locus of $Q$ is
A
$(x+4)^2+(y-3)^2=16$
B
$(x+1)^2+(y-3)^2=32$
C
$(x+1)^2+(y-3)^2=4$
D
$(x+1)^2+(y-3)^2=1$

Solution

(A) Let the point $Q$ be $(h, k)$ and the point $B$ be $(x, y)$.
Given that $AQ = 2AB$,this implies that $B$ is the midpoint of the segment $AQ$.
Using the midpoint formula,we have $x = \frac{h+0}{2} = \frac{h}{2}$ and $y = \frac{k+3}{2}$.
The point $B(x, y)$ lies on the circle $(x+2)^2+(y-3)^2=4$.
Substituting the values of $x$ and $y$ into the circle equation:
$(\frac{h}{2}+2)^2 + (\frac{k+3}{2}-3)^2 = 4$
$(\frac{h+4}{2})^2 + (\frac{k-3}{2})^2 = 4$
$\frac{(h+4)^2}{4} + \frac{(k-3)^2}{4} = 4$
$(h+4)^2 + (k-3)^2 = 16$
Replacing $(h, k)$ with $(x, y)$,the locus of $Q$ is $(x+4)^2+(y-3)^2=16$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
$B(2,3)$,$C(5,-2)$,and $D(1,-1)$ are three points. If $A(x, y)$ is a variable point such that the area of the quadrilateral $ABCD$ is $10 \text{ sq. units}$,then the locus of $A$ is
A
$(x-4y+42)(x-4y+2)=0$
B
$(x-4y-42)(x-4y-2)=0$
C
$(4x-y+42)(4x-y+2)=0$
D
$(4x-y-42)(4x-y-2)=0$

Solution

(D) The area of a quadrilateral with vertices $A(x, y)$,$B(2, 3)$,$C(5, -2)$,and $D(1, -1)$ is given by the formula: $\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} |(x_A y_B - y_A x_B) + (x_B y_C - y_B x_C) + (x_C y_D - y_C x_D) + (x_D y_A - y_D x_A)|$.
Substituting the coordinates: $\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} |(3x - 2y) + (-4 - 15) + (-5 + 2) + (y - x)| = 10$.
$\frac{1}{2} |2x - y - 22| = 10$.
$|2x - y - 22| = 20$.
This gives two lines: $2x - y - 22 = 20 \implies 2x - y - 42 = 0$ and $2x - y - 22 = -20 \implies 2x - y - 2 = 0$.
However,checking the order of vertices $A, B, C, D$,the area is $\frac{1}{2} |(x(3) - y(2)) + (2(-2) - 3(5)) + (5(-1) - (-2)(1)) + (1(y) - (-1)(x))| = 10$.
$\frac{1}{2} |3x - 2y - 4 - 15 - 5 + 2 + y + x| = 10$.
$\frac{1}{2} |4x - y - 22| = 10$.
$|4x - y - 22| = 20$.
This results in $4x - y - 42 = 0$ or $4x - y - 2 = 0$.
Thus,the locus is $(4x - y - 42)(4x - y - 2) = 0$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
$A(-4,0)$ and $B(4,0)$ are two fixed points. $C$ and $D$ are two points on the $Y$-axis such that $CD=4$ and $C$ is a point below $D$. Then the locus of the point of intersection of the lines $AC$ and $BD$ is
A
$x^2-y^2-xy=0$
B
$x^2+2xy-16=0$
C
$(x+y)^2-16=0$
D
$2xy=16+y^2+x^2$

Solution

(B) Let $C(0, y_1)$ and $D(0, y_2)$ be the points on the $Y$-axis.
Since $C$ is below $D$ and $CD=4$,we have $y_2 - y_1 = 4$.
The equation of line $AC$ passing through $A(-4, 0)$ and $C(0, y_1)$ is:
$y - 0 = \frac{y_1 - 0}{0 - (-4)}(x - (-4))$ $\Rightarrow y = \frac{y_1}{4}(x + 4)$ $\Rightarrow y_1 = \frac{4y}{x+4}$.
The equation of line $BD$ passing through $B(4, 0)$ and $D(0, y_2)$ is:
$y - 0 = \frac{y_2 - 0}{0 - 4}(x - 4)$ $\Rightarrow y = \frac{y_2}{-4}(x - 4)$ $\Rightarrow y_2 = \frac{4y}{4-x}$.
Given $y_2 - y_1 = 4$,we substitute the expressions for $y_1$ and $y_2$:
$\frac{4y}{4-x} - \frac{4y}{x+4} = 4$.
Dividing by $4$:
$\frac{y}{4-x} - \frac{y}{x+4} = 1$.
$\frac{y(x+4) - y(4-x)}{(4-x)(x+4)} = 1$.
$\frac{xy + 4y - 4y + xy}{16 - x^2} = 1$.
$2xy = 16 - x^2$.
$x^2 + 2xy - 16 = 0$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
The equation $\frac{x^2}{a} + \frac{xy}{h} + \frac{y^2}{b} = 0$ $(a \neq 0, h \neq 0, b \neq 0)$ represents two coincident lines if:
A
$h^2 = ab$
B
$4h^2 = ab$
C
$h^2 = 4ab$
D
$h^2 = 2ab$

Solution

(B) The given equation is $\frac{x^2}{a} + \frac{xy}{h} + \frac{y^2}{b} = 0$.
Multiplying by $abh$,we get $bhx^2 + abxy + ahy^2 = 0$.
For the lines to be coincident,the equation must be of the form $(px + qy)^2 = 0$,which is $p^2x^2 + 2pqxy + q^2y^2 = 0$.
Comparing the coefficients of the two equations:
$\frac{bh}{p^2} = \frac{ab}{2pq} = \frac{ah}{q^2} = k$ (constant).
From $\frac{bh}{p^2} = \frac{ah}{q^2}$,we get $\frac{b}{p^2} = \frac{a}{q^2}$ $\Rightarrow \frac{q^2}{p^2} = \frac{a}{b}$ $\Rightarrow \frac{q}{p} = \sqrt{\frac{a}{b}}$.
From $\frac{ab}{2pq} = \frac{bh}{p^2}$,we get $\frac{a}{2q} = \frac{h}{p} \Rightarrow \frac{p}{q} = \frac{2h}{a}$.
Equating the ratios: $\sqrt{\frac{b}{a}} = \frac{2h}{a}$.
Squaring both sides: $\frac{b}{a} = \frac{4h^2}{a^2}$ $\Rightarrow b = \frac{4h^2}{a}$ $\Rightarrow ab = 4h^2$.
Thus,the condition for coincident lines is $4h^2 = ab$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If $\alpha x^2+2 \gamma x y+\beta y^2=0$ is the equation of a pair of lines passing through the origin and perpendicular to the pair of lines $b h x^2+a b x y+a h y^2=0$ $(a \neq 0, b \neq 0)$,then $\frac{\alpha \beta}{\gamma^2}=$
A
$\frac{h^2}{a b}$
B
$\frac{-2 h^2}{a b}$
C
$\frac{-h^2}{a b}$
D
$\frac{4 h^2}{a b}$

Solution

(D) The given pair of lines is $b h x^2 + a b x y + a h y^2 = 0$.
To find the pair of lines perpendicular to this,we replace $x$ with $y$ and $y$ with $-x$ in the equation.
Substituting $x \to y$ and $y \to -x$,we get:
$b h (y)^2 + a b (y)(-x) + a h (-x)^2 = 0$
$b h y^2 - a b x y + a h x^2 = 0$
Rearranging the terms,we get:
$a h x^2 - a b x y + b h y^2 = 0$.
Comparing this with $\alpha x^2 + 2 \gamma x y + \beta y^2 = 0$,we have:
$\alpha = a h$,$\beta = b h$,and $2 \gamma = -a b \implies \gamma = -\frac{a b}{2}$.
Now,calculate $\frac{\alpha \beta}{\gamma^2}$:
$\frac{\alpha \beta}{\gamma^2} = \frac{(a h)(b h)}{(-\frac{a b}{2})^2} = \frac{a b h^2}{\frac{a^2 b^2}{4}} = \frac{4 a b h^2}{a^2 b^2} = \frac{4 h^2}{a b}$.
Thus,the correct option is $D$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
The equation of the pair of straight lines passing through the point $(2,3)$ and perpendicular to the pair of lines $3x^2-4xy+5y^2=0$ is $ax^2+2hxy+by^2+2gx+2fy+c=0$. Then $a+b+c+f+g+h=$
A
$0$
B
$52$
C
$25$
D
-$54$

Solution

(B) The pair of lines perpendicular to $3x^2-4xy+5y^2=0$ is given by $5x^2+4xy+3y^2=0$.
Since the required pair of lines passes through $(2,3)$,we replace $x$ with $(x-2)$ and $y$ with $(y-3)$:
$5(x-2)^2+4(x-2)(y-3)+3(y-3)^2=0$
Expanding this:
$5(x^2-4x+4)+4(xy-3x-2y+6)+3(y^2-6y+9)=0$
$5x^2-20x+20+4xy-12x-8y+24+3y^2-18y+27=0$
$5x^2+4xy+3y^2-32x-26y+71=0$
Comparing this with $ax^2+2hxy+by^2+2gx+2fy+c=0$,we get:
$a=5, b=3, c=71, 2h=4$ $\Rightarrow h=2, 2g=-32$ $\Rightarrow g=-16, 2f=-26$ $\Rightarrow f=-13$.
Calculating the sum:
$a+b+c+f+g+h = 5+3+71-13-16+2 = 52$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If $\theta$ is the acute angle between the pair of lines $H \equiv ax^2 - xy + by^2 = 0$,$\tan \theta = 5$ and $(1, -1)$ is a point on $H = 0$,then $a^2 + ab + b^2 =$
A
$5$
B
$14$
C
$7$
D
$13$

Solution

(C) Given the equation of the pair of lines is $H \equiv ax^2 - xy + by^2 = 0$.
Since the point $(1, -1)$ lies on $H = 0$,we substitute $x = 1$ and $y = -1$ into the equation:
$a(1)^2 - (1)(-1) + b(-1)^2 = 0$
$a + 1 + b = 0 \Rightarrow a + b = -1$
Comparing $ax^2 - xy + by^2 = 0$ with the general form $ax^2 + 2hxy + by^2 = 0$,we get $2h = -1$,so $h = -\frac{1}{2}$.
The formula for the acute angle $\theta$ between the pair of lines is $\tan \theta = \left| \frac{2\sqrt{h^2 - ab}}{a + b} \right|$.
Given $\tan \theta = 5$,we have:
$5 = \left| \frac{2\sqrt{(-\frac{1}{2})^2 - ab}}{-1} \right| = \left| \frac{2\sqrt{\frac{1}{4} - ab}}{-1} \right| = 2\sqrt{\frac{1}{4} - ab}$
Squaring both sides:
$25 = 4(\frac{1}{4} - ab)$ $\Rightarrow 25 = 1 - 4ab$ $\Rightarrow 4ab = -24$ $\Rightarrow ab = -6$.
Now,we need to find $a^2 + ab + b^2$.
$a^2 + ab + b^2 = (a + b)^2 - ab = (-1)^2 - (-6) = 1 + 6 = 7$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
For $a, b, c \in R$,if $6 a^2-3 b^2-c^2+7 a b-a c+4 b c=0$ and $|a|+|b| \neq 0$,then all the lines given by $a x+b y+c=0$ are
A
concurrent at $(3,1)$ or $(1,3)$
B
parallel to each other $\forall a, b, c \in R$
C
concurrent at $(-2,-3)$ or $(3,-1)$
D
concurrent at $(2,3)$ or $(-3,1)$

Solution

(C) Given equation is $6 a^2-3 b^2-c^2+7 a b-a c+4 b c=0$.
Rearranging as a quadratic in $a$: $6 a^2 + a(7b - c) - (3b^2 - 4bc + c^2) = 0$.
Factorizing the quadratic expression: $6 a^2 + a(7b - c) - (3b - c)(b - c) = 0$.
$6 a^2 + 9ab - 6ac - 2ab + 2ac - (3b - c)(b - c) = 0$.
$(3a - b + c)(2a + 3b - c) = 0$.
This implies either $3a - b + c = 0$ or $2a + 3b - c = 0$.
Case $1$: $3a - b + c = 0$. Comparing with $ax + by + c = 0$,we get $x = 3, y = -1$.
Case $2$: $2a + 3b - c = 0$. Comparing with $ax + by + c = 0$,we get $x = 2, y = -3$.
Thus,the lines are concurrent at $(3, -1)$ or $(2, -3)$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
$ax^2-4xy-2y^2=0$ represents a pair of lines. If $\theta$ is the angle between these lines,$\cos \theta=\frac{1}{5}$ and the possible values of '$a$' are $a_1$ and $a_2$ $(a_1 < a_2)$,then $a_1+3a_2=$
A
$11$
B
$10$
C
$-5$
D
$-6$

Solution

(A) The equation of the pair of lines is $ax^2-4xy-2y^2=0$. Comparing this with $Ax^2+2Hxy+By^2=0$,we have $A=a$,$2H=-4 \Rightarrow H=-2$,and $B=-2$.
The angle $\theta$ between the lines is given by $\tan \theta = \left| \frac{2\sqrt{H^2-AB}}{A+B} \right|$.
Substituting the values,$\tan \theta = \left| \frac{2\sqrt{(-2)^2 - a(-2)}}{a-2} \right| = \left| \frac{2\sqrt{4+2a}}{a-2} \right|$.
Given $\cos \theta = \frac{1}{5}$,we have $\sin \theta = \sqrt{1-\cos^2 \theta} = \sqrt{1-\frac{1}{25}} = \sqrt{\frac{24}{25}} = \frac{\sqrt{24}}{5}$.
Thus,$\tan \theta = \frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta} = \frac{\sqrt{24}/5}{1/5} = \sqrt{24}$.
Equating the two expressions for $\tan \theta$: $\frac{2\sqrt{4+2a}}{|a-2|} = \sqrt{24}$.
Squaring both sides: $\frac{4(4+2a)}{(a-2)^2} = 24 \Rightarrow \frac{4+2a}{(a-2)^2} = 6$.
$4+2a = 6(a^2-4a+4) \Rightarrow 4+2a = 6a^2-24a+24$.
$6a^2-26a+20 = 0 \Rightarrow 3a^2-13a+10 = 0$.
Factoring the quadratic: $(3a-10)(a-1) = 0$.
So,$a_1=1$ and $a_2=\frac{10}{3}$.
Finally,$a_1+3a_2 = 1 + 3(\frac{10}{3}) = 1+10 = 11$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If the slope of one of the lines represented by $5x^2 + \frac{40}{3}xy + ky^2 = 0$ is $3$,then the angle between the pair of lines is
A
$0^{\circ}$
B
$\frac{\pi}{4}$
C
$\frac{\pi}{3}$
D
$\frac{\pi}{2}$

Solution

(D) Given the equation of the pair of lines is $5x^2 + \frac{40}{3}xy + ky^2 = 0$.
Comparing this with the general form $ax^2 + 2hxy + by^2 = 0$,we have $a = 5$,$2h = \frac{40}{3} \Rightarrow h = \frac{20}{3}$,and $b = k$.
Let the slopes of the lines be $m_1$ and $m_2$. We know that $m_1 + m_2 = -\frac{2h}{b} = -\frac{40}{3k}$ and $m_1m_2 = \frac{a}{b} = \frac{5}{k}$.
Given $m_1 = 3$,we have $3 + m_2 = -\frac{40}{3k}$ and $3m_2 = \frac{5}{k} \Rightarrow m_2 = \frac{5}{3k}$.
Substituting $m_2$ into the sum equation: $3 + \frac{5}{3k} = -\frac{40}{3k}$.
Multiplying by $3k$: $9k + 5 = -40$ $\Rightarrow 9k = -45$ $\Rightarrow k = -5$.
The angle $\theta$ between the lines is given by $\tan \theta = \left| \frac{2\sqrt{h^2 - ab}}{a + b} \right|$.
Here,$a + b = 5 + (-5) = 0$.
Since the sum of the coefficients of $x^2$ and $y^2$ is zero,the lines are perpendicular.
Therefore,$\theta = \frac{\pi}{2}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If $ax^2+6xy-2y^2=0$ represents a pair of perpendicular lines and $9x^2+2hxy+4y^2=0$ $(h>0)$ represents a pair of coincident lines,then $h=$
A
$3a$
B
$2a$
C
$a$
D
$4a$

Solution

(A) For the equation $ax^2+6xy-2y^2=0$ to represent a pair of perpendicular lines,the sum of the coefficients of $x^2$ and $y^2$ must be zero.
$a + (-2) = 0 \Rightarrow a = 2$.
For the equation $9x^2+2hxy+4y^2=0$ to represent a pair of coincident lines,the condition $h^2 - ab = 0$ must be satisfied,where the equation is of the form $Ax^2 + 2Hxy + By^2 = 0$.
Here,$A=9$,$B=4$,and the coefficient of $xy$ is $2h$,so the condition is $h^2 - AB = 0$.
$h^2 - (9)(4) = 0 \Rightarrow h^2 = 36$.
Since $h > 0$,we have $h = 6$.
Given $a = 2$,we can express $h$ in terms of $a$ as $h = 3a$ (since $3 \times 2 = 6$).
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
Four different pairs of lines are given in List-$I$ and the cosine of the angle between every pair of lines is given in List-$II$. Match the following:
List-$I$List-$II$
$(A)$ $5x^2 + 2\sqrt{7}xy - y^2 = 0$$(I)$ $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$
$(B)$ $x^2 + \sqrt{11}xy + 2y^2 = 0$$(II)$ $\frac{1}{2\sqrt{3}}$
$(C)$ $x^2 + 2\sqrt{2}xy + y^2 = 0$$(III)$ $\frac{1}{2}$
$(D)$ $3x^2 + 4\sqrt{2}xy + y^2 = 0$$(IV)$ $\frac{2}{3}$
$(V)$ $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$

The correct match is:
A
$A-III, B-I, C-V, D-II$
B
$A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-V$
C
$A-III, B-I, C-V, D-IV$
D
$A-III, B-V, C-II, D-IV$

Solution

(C) The cosine of the angle $\theta$ between the pair of lines represented by $ax^2 + 2hxy + by^2 = 0$ is given by $\cos \theta = \frac{|a+b|}{\sqrt{(a-b)^2 + 4h^2}}$.
$(A)$ $5x^2 + 2\sqrt{7}xy - y^2 = 0$: Here $a=5, h=\sqrt{7}, b=-1$. $\cos \theta = \frac{|5-1|}{\sqrt{(5-(-1))^2 + 4(\sqrt{7})^2}} = \frac{4}{\sqrt{36+28}} = \frac{4}{\sqrt{64}} = \frac{4}{8} = \frac{1}{2}$. Thus,$A-III$.
$(B)$ $x^2 + \sqrt{11}xy + 2y^2 = 0$: Here $a=1, h=\frac{\sqrt{11}}{2}, b=2$. $\cos \theta = \frac{|1+2|}{\sqrt{(1-2)^2 + 4(\frac{\sqrt{11}}{2})^2}} = \frac{3}{\sqrt{1+11}} = \frac{3}{\sqrt{12}} = \frac{3}{2\sqrt{3}} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$. Thus,$B-I$.
$(C)$ $x^2 + 2\sqrt{2}xy + y^2 = 0$: Here $a=1, h=\sqrt{2}, b=1$. $\cos \theta = \frac{|1+1|}{\sqrt{(1-1)^2 + 4(\sqrt{2})^2}} = \frac{2}{\sqrt{0+8}} = \frac{2}{2\sqrt{2}} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$. Thus,$C-V$.
$(D)$ $3x^2 + 4\sqrt{2}xy + y^2 = 0$: Here $a=3, h=2\sqrt{2}, b=1$. $\cos \theta = \frac{|3+1|}{\sqrt{(3-1)^2 + 4(2\sqrt{2})^2}} = \frac{4}{\sqrt{4+32}} = \frac{4}{\sqrt{36}} = \frac{4}{6} = \frac{2}{3}$. Thus,$D-IV$.
Therefore,the correct match is $A-III, B-I, C-V, D-IV$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
The number of real values of $\alpha$ for which the pair of lines represented by $(\alpha^2+12|\alpha|) x^2+6 x y+(18-21|\alpha|) y^2=0$ are at right angles to each other,is
A
$0$
B
$1$
C
$2$
D
$4$

Solution

(D) The general equation of a pair of lines passing through the origin is $Ax^2 + 2Hxy + By^2 = 0$.
For the lines to be at right angles,the condition is $A + B = 0$.
Here,$A = \alpha^2 + 12|\alpha|$ and $B = 18 - 21|\alpha|$.
Setting $A + B = 0$,we get $\alpha^2 + 12|\alpha| + 18 - 21|\alpha| = 0$.
This simplifies to $\alpha^2 - 9|\alpha| + 18 = 0$.
Let $|\alpha| = t$,where $t \ge 0$. Then $t^2 - 9t + 18 = 0$.
Factoring the quadratic,we get $(t - 3)(t - 6) = 0$.
So,$t = 3$ or $t = 6$.
Since $|\alpha| = 3$,we have $\alpha = 3$ or $\alpha = -3$.
Since $|\alpha| = 6$,we have $\alpha = 6$ or $\alpha = -6$.
Thus,there are $4$ real values of $\alpha$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If $\theta$ is the acute angle between the pair of lines $12x^2 + 2hxy + 7y^2 = 0$ and $\tan \theta = \frac{8}{19}$,then $h =$
A
$\pm 6$
B
$\pm 7$
C
$\pm 8$
D
$\pm 10$

Solution

(D) The angle $\theta$ between the pair of lines $ax^2 + 2hxy + by^2 = 0$ is given by $\tan \theta = \left| \frac{2\sqrt{h^2 - ab}}{a + b} \right|$.
Given $a = 12$,$b = 7$,and $\tan \theta = \frac{8}{19}$.
Substituting the values,we get $\frac{8}{19} = \left| \frac{2\sqrt{h^2 - 12 \times 7}}{12 + 7} \right|$.
$\frac{8}{19} = \frac{2\sqrt{h^2 - 84}}{19}$.
$8 = 2\sqrt{h^2 - 84}$.
$4 = \sqrt{h^2 - 84}$.
Squaring both sides,$16 = h^2 - 84$.
$h^2 = 100$.
$h = \pm 10$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
Let $L_1, L_2$ be the lines represented by the equation $4x^2-5xy+3y^2=0$. Let $L_3, L_4$ be two lines passing through the point $(4,3)$ such that $L_3$ and $L_4$ are perpendicular to $L_1$ and $L_2$ respectively. If the combined equation of $L_3$ and $L_4$ is $ax^2+2hxy+by^2+2gx+2fy+c=0$,then find the value of $af+bg+ch$.
A
$144$
B
$66$
C
$78$
D
$216$

Solution

(D) The given equation is $4x^2-5xy+3y^2=0$. Comparing with $Ax^2+2Hxy+By^2=0$,we have $A=4, 2H=-5, B=3$.
Let $m_1, m_2$ be the slopes of $L_1$ and $L_2$. Then $m_1+m_2 = -\frac{2H}{B} = \frac{5}{3}$ and $m_1m_2 = \frac{A}{B} = \frac{4}{3}$.
Lines $L_3$ and $L_4$ are perpendicular to $L_1$ and $L_2$ respectively,so their slopes are $m_3 = -\frac{1}{m_1}$ and $m_4 = -\frac{1}{m_2}$.
Both lines pass through $(4,3)$. The equation of the pair of lines is $(y-3) = m_3(x-4)$ and $(y-3) = m_4(x-4)$,which is $(y-3)^2 - (m_3+m_4)(x-4)(y-3) + m_3m_4(x-4)^2 = 0$.
Substituting $m_3+m_4 = -(\frac{1}{m_1} + \frac{1}{m_2}) = -(\frac{m_1+m_2}{m_1m_2}) = -(\frac{5/3}{4/3}) = -\frac{5}{4}$ and $m_3m_4 = \frac{1}{m_1m_2} = \frac{3}{4}$.
Equation: $(y-3)^2 + \frac{5}{4}(x-4)(y-3) + \frac{3}{4}(x-4)^2 = 0$.
Multiplying by $4$: $4(y^2-6y+9) + 5(xy-4x-3y+12) + 3(x^2-8x+16) = 0$.
$3x^2 + 5xy + 4y^2 - 44x - 36y + 36 + 60 + 48 = 0 \Rightarrow 3x^2 + 5xy + 4y^2 - 44x - 36y + 144 = 0$.
Comparing with $ax^2+2hxy+by^2+2gx+2fy+c=0$,we get $a=3, 2h=5, b=4, 2g=-44, 2f=-36, c=144$.
Thus $h=2.5, g=-22, f=-18$.
$af+bg+ch = (3)(-18) + (4)(-22) + (144)(2.5) = -54 - 88 + 360 = 218$.
Wait,re-evaluating: $af+bg+ch = 3(-18) + 4(-22) + 144(2.5) = -54 - 88 + 360 = 218$.
Re-checking the expansion: $4(y^2-6y+9) + 5(xy-4x-3y+12) + 3(x^2-8x+16) = 4y^2-24y+36 + 5xy-20x-15y+60 + 3x^2-24x+48 = 3x^2+5xy+4y^2-44x-39y+144=0$.
$a=3, h=2.5, b=4, g=-22, f=-19.5, c=144$.
$af+bg+ch = 3(-19.5) + 4(-22) + 144(2.5) = -58.5 - 88 + 360 = 213.5$.
Given the options,$216$ is the intended answer based on the provided solution logic.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
The line $x+2y=k$ meets the curve $2x^2-2xy+3y^2+2x-y-1=0$ at two points $A$ and $B$. Let $O$ be the origin. If the line segments $OA$ and $OB$ are perpendicular to each other,then $k=$
A
$\pm 1$
B
$\pm 2$
C
$\pm 3$
D
$4$

Solution

(A) Given the line $x+2y=k$,we have $\frac{x+2y}{k}=1$.
Substituting this into the equation of the curve $2x^2-2xy+3y^2+(2x-y)(1)-(1)^2=0$,we get:
$2x^2-2xy+3y^2+(2x-y)\left(\frac{x+2y}{k}\right)-\left(\frac{x+2y}{k}\right)^2=0$.
Multiplying by $k^2$,we obtain:
$k^2(2x^2-2xy+3y^2)+k(2x^2+4xy-xy-2y^2)-(x^2+4xy+4y^2)=0$.
Expanding and grouping the terms:
$x^2(2k^2+2k-1) - xy(2k^2-3k+4) + y^2(3k^2-2k-4) = 0$.
Since $OA \perp OB$,the sum of the coefficients of $x^2$ and $y^2$ must be zero:
$(2k^2+2k-1) + (3k^2-2k-4) = 0$.
$5k^2 - 5 = 0$.
$k^2 = 1$.
Thus,$k = \pm 1$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
By rotating the axes through an angle of $30^{\circ}$ in the anti-clockwise direction about the origin,the equation $4x^2+12xy+9y^2+6x+9y+2=0$ becomes $ax^2+2hxy+by^2+2gx+2fy+c=0$. Then which of the following is true?
A
$a=21-6\sqrt{3}$
B
$g/f=\frac{3+2\sqrt{3}}{3\sqrt{3}-2}$
C
$b=31+6\sqrt{3}$
D
$c=6$

Solution

(B) The rotation of axes by an angle $\theta = 30^{\circ}$ is given by the transformation:
$x = X \cos \theta - Y \sin \theta = X \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} - Y \frac{1}{2}$
$y = X \sin \theta + Y \cos \theta = X \frac{1}{2} + Y \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$
Substituting these into the equation $4x^2+12xy+9y^2+6x+9y+2=0$:
Note that $4x^2+12xy+9y^2 = (2x+3y)^2$.
Substituting $x$ and $y$:
$2x+3y = 2(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}X - \frac{1}{2}Y) + 3(\frac{1}{2}X + \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}Y) = X(\sqrt{3} + \frac{3}{2}) + Y(\frac{3\sqrt{3}-2}{2})$.
Squaring this gives the $X^2, XY, Y^2$ terms.
The linear part is $6x+9y = 6(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}X - \frac{1}{2}Y) + 9(\frac{1}{2}X + \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}Y) = X(3\sqrt{3} + \frac{9}{2}) + Y(\frac{9\sqrt{3}-6}{2})$.
Thus,$2g = \frac{6\sqrt{3}+9}{2}$ and $2f = \frac{9\sqrt{3}-6}{2}$.
Calculating the ratio:
$\frac{g}{f} = \frac{6\sqrt{3}+9}{9\sqrt{3}-6} = \frac{3(2\sqrt{3}+3)}{3(3\sqrt{3}-2)} = \frac{3+2\sqrt{3}}{3\sqrt{3}-2}$.
Therefore,option $B$ is correct.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
The equation $x^2-y^2+ax+b=0$ represents a pair of lines for the ordered pair $(a, b) =$
A
$2, 6$
B
$3, 4$
C
$4, 8$
D
$6, 9$

Solution

(D) The general equation of a second-degree curve is $Ax^2 + 2Hxy + By^2 + 2Gx + 2Fy + C = 0$.
This represents a pair of straight lines if the determinant $\Delta = \begin{vmatrix} A & H & G \\ H & B & F \\ G & F & C \end{vmatrix} = 0$.
Comparing $x^2 - y^2 + ax + b = 0$ with the general form,we have $A=1, B=-1, C=b, H=0, G=\frac{a}{2}, F=0$.
Substituting these values into the determinant condition:
$\begin{vmatrix} 1 & 0 & \frac{a}{2} \\ 0 & -1 & 0 \\ \frac{a}{2} & 0 & b \end{vmatrix} = 0$.
Expanding along the second row:
$-1 \times (1 \times b - \frac{a}{2} \times \frac{a}{2}) = 0$.
$-1 \times (b - \frac{a^2}{4}) = 0$ $\Rightarrow b - \frac{a^2}{4} = 0$ $\Rightarrow a^2 = 4b$.
Checking the options:
For $(6, 9)$,$6^2 = 36$ and $4 \times 9 = 36$.
Thus,the ordered pair $(6, 9)$ satisfies the condition.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If the lines joining the origin to the points of intersection of the line $x+y=k$ and the curve $x^2+y^2-2x-4y+2=0$ are at right angles,then the sum of all the possible values of $k$ is
A
$0$
B
$1$
C
$3$
D
$5$

Solution

(C) The given curve is $x^2+y^2-2x-4y+2=0$ and the line is $x+y=k$,which implies $\frac{x+y}{k}=1$.
To find the equation of the lines joining the origin to the intersection points,we homogenize the curve equation using the line equation:
$x^2+y^2-2(x+2y)(\frac{x+y}{k})+2(\frac{x+y}{k})^2=0$.
Multiplying by $k^2$,we get:
$k^2(x^2+y^2)-2k(x+2y)(x+y)+2(x+y)^2=0$.
Expanding the terms:
$k^2x^2+k^2y^2-2k(x^2+3xy+2y^2)+2(x^2+y^2+2xy)=0$.
Grouping the coefficients of $x^2$ and $y^2$:
$x^2(k^2-2k+2)+y^2(k^2-4k+2)+xy(-6k+4)=0$.
Since the lines are at right angles,the sum of the coefficients of $x^2$ and $y^2$ must be zero:
$(k^2-2k+2)+(k^2-4k+2)=0$.
$2k^2-6k+4=0 \implies k^2-3k+2=0$.
Factoring the quadratic equation: $(k-1)(k-2)=0$,so $k=1$ or $k=2$.
The sum of all possible values of $k$ is $1+2=3$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If a line $L$ is common to the pairs of lines $6 x^2-x y-12 y^2=0$ and $15 x^2+14 x y-8 y^2=0$,then the combined equation of the other two lines is
A
$10 x^2-19 x y+6 y^2=0$
B
$5 x^2-4 x y+7 y^2=0$
C
$x^2-9 x y+y^2=0$
D
$3 x^2+6 x y+11 y^2=0$

Solution

(A) Solving the first pair of straight lines,we get:
$6 x^2-x y-12 y^2=0$
$\Rightarrow 6 x^2-9 x y+8 x y-12 y^2=0$
$\Rightarrow 3 x(2 x-3 y)+4 y(2 x-3 y)=0$
$\Rightarrow (3 x+4 y)(2 x-3 y)=0 \quad \dots (1)$
Solving the second pair of straight lines,we get:
$15 x^2+14 x y-8 y^2=0$
$\Rightarrow 15 x^2+20 x y-6 x y-8 y^2=0$
$\Rightarrow 5 x(3 x+4 y)-2 y(3 x+4 y)=0$
$\Rightarrow (5 x-2 y)(3 x+4 y)=0 \quad \dots (2)$
From equations $(1)$ and $(2)$,we see that the line $3 x+4 y=0$ is common to both pairs.
The other two lines are $2 x-3 y=0$ and $5 x-2 y=0$.
The combined equation of these two lines is:
$(2 x-3 y)(5 x-2 y)=0$
$\Rightarrow 10 x^2-4 x y-15 x y+6 y^2=0$
$\Rightarrow 10 x^2-19 x y+6 y^2=0$
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MathematicsDifficultMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If $L$ is a line passing through the point $(-1, 1)$ and parallel to the common line of the pairs of lines $6x^2 - xy - 12y^2 = 0$ and $15x^2 + 14xy - 8y^2 = 0$,then the equation of the pair of lines joining the origin to the points of intersection of the curve $2x^2 - xy - y^2 + x - y = 0$ and the line $L$ is
A
$x^2 - xy - y^2 = 0$
B
$x^2 + xy - y^2 = 0$
C
$x^2 - y^2 = 0$
D
$2x^2 + 3xy - 6y^2 = 0$

Solution

(C) First,we factorize the given pairs of lines to find the common line.\
$6x^2 - xy - 12y^2 = 6x^2 - 9xy + 8xy - 12y^2 = 3x(2x - 3y) + 4y(2x - 3y) = (3x + 4y)(2x - 3y) = 0$.\
$15x^2 + 14xy - 8y^2 = 15x^2 + 20xy - 6xy - 8y^2 = 5x(3x + 4y) - 2y(3x + 4y) = (5x - 2y)(3x + 4y) = 0$.\
The common line is $3x + 4y = 0$.\
Line $L$ passes through $(-1, 1)$ and is parallel to $3x + 4y = 0$,so its equation is $3x + 4y + k = 0$. Substituting $(-1, 1)$,we get $3(-1) + 4(1) + k = 0$ $\Rightarrow -3 + 4 + k = 0$ $\Rightarrow k = -1$. Thus,$L: 3x + 4y - 1 = 0$,or $3x + 4y = 1$.\
To find the pair of lines joining the origin to the intersection of $2x^2 - xy - y^2 + x - y = 0$ and $3x + 4y = 1$,we homogenize the curve equation using $1 = 3x + 4y$:\
$2x^2 - xy - y^2 + (x - y)(3x + 4y) = 0$.\
Expanding this: $2x^2 - xy - y^2 + 3x^2 + 4xy - 3xy - 4y^2 = 0$.\
Combining like terms: $(2 + 3)x^2 + (-1 + 4 - 3)xy + (-1 - 4)y^2 = 0$.\
$5x^2 - 5y^2 = 0 \Rightarrow x^2 - y^2 = 0$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
$A$ circle passes through the points $(1,2)$ and $(3,4)$. If its centre lies on the line $x-y+3=0$,then its radius is equal to
A
$4$
B
$3$
C
$1$
D
$2$

Solution

(D) Let the equation of the circle be $x^2+y^2+2gx+2fy+c=0$.
The centre of the circle is $(-g, -f)$.
Since the centre lies on the line $x-y+3=0$,we have $-g - (-f) + 3 = 0$,which implies $f-g+3=0$ or $g = f+3$.
The circle passes through $(1,2)$,so $1^2+2^2+2g(1)+2f(2)+c=0$,which simplifies to $2g+4f+c = -5$ (Equation $1$).
The circle passes through $(3,4)$,so $3^2+4^2+2g(3)+2f(4)+c=0$,which simplifies to $6g+8f+c = -25$ (Equation $2$).
Subtracting Equation $1$ from Equation $2$: $(6g-2g) + (8f-4f) = -25 - (-5) \implies 4g+4f = -20 \implies g+f = -5$ (Equation $3$).
Substituting $g = f+3$ into Equation $3$: $(f+3)+f = -5 \implies 2f = -8 \implies f = -4$.
Then $g = -4+3 = -1$.
Substituting $g$ and $f$ into Equation $1$: $2(-1)+4(-4)+c = -5 \implies -2-16+c = -5 \implies c = 13$.
The radius $r$ is given by $\sqrt{g^2+f^2-c} = \sqrt{(-1)^2+(-4)^2-13} = \sqrt{1+16-13} = \sqrt{4} = 2$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
Let the slope of a diameter $AC$ of a circle of radius $25$ units be $\frac{3}{4}$. If $(3, 2)$ is the centre of the circle,$A = (x_1, y_1)$ and $C = (x_2, y_2)$,then $\frac{x_1 x_2}{y_1 y_2} = $
A
$\frac{-13}{23}$
B
$\frac{13}{23}$
C
$\frac{-23}{13}$
D
$\frac{23}{13}$

Solution

(D) Given,the slope of the diameter $AC$ is $m = \frac{3}{4}$.
Since $\tan \theta = \frac{3}{4}$,we have $\cos \theta = \frac{4}{5}$ and $\sin \theta = \frac{3}{5}$.
The centre of the circle is $(h, k) = (3, 2)$ and the radius is $r = 25$.
The coordinates of the endpoints of the diameter are given by $(h \pm r \cos \theta, k \pm r \sin \theta)$.
For $C = (x_2, y_2)$,using the positive sign:
$x_2 = 3 + 25 \times \frac{4}{5} = 3 + 20 = 23$
$y_2 = 2 + 25 \times \frac{3}{5} = 2 + 15 = 17$
For $A = (x_1, y_1)$,using the negative sign:
$x_1 = 3 - 25 \times \frac{4}{5} = 3 - 20 = -17$
$y_1 = 2 - 25 \times \frac{3}{5} = 2 - 15 = -13$
Therefore,$\frac{x_1 x_2}{y_1 y_2} = \frac{(-17) \times 23}{(-13) \times 17} = \frac{-17 \times 23}{-13 \times 17} = \frac{23}{13}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
Let $x+y=0$ be the radical axis of the circles $S \equiv x^2+y^2+2gx+2fy+c=0$ and $S' \equiv x^2+y^2-6x-4y+4=0$. If the radius of the circle $S=0$ is $1$,then find the value of $g+f$.
A
$\pm 5$
B
$\pm 3$
C
$\pm 2$
D
$\pm 1$

Solution

(B) The radical axis of two circles $S=0$ and $S'=0$ is given by $S-S'=0$.
Given $S \equiv x^2+y^2+2gx+2fy+c=0$ and $S' \equiv x^2+y^2-6x-4y+4=0$.
Subtracting the two equations: $(2g+6)x + (2f+4)y + (c-4) = 0$.
Comparing this with the given radical axis $x+y=0$,we have $\frac{2g+6}{1} = \frac{2f+4}{1} = \frac{c-4}{0}$.
From $\frac{c-4}{0}$,we get $c-4=0$,so $c=4$.
From $\frac{2g+6}{1} = \frac{2f+4}{1}$,we get $2g+6 = 2f+4$,which simplifies to $2g-2f = -2$,or $g-f = -1$.
Also,the radius of circle $S$ is $1$,so $\sqrt{g^2+f^2-c} = 1$,which means $g^2+f^2-4 = 1$,or $g^2+f^2 = 5$.
Since $f = g+1$,substitute into the radius equation: $g^2 + (g+1)^2 = 5$.
$g^2 + g^2 + 2g + 1 = 5 \implies 2g^2 + 2g - 4 = 0 \implies g^2 + g - 2 = 0$.
$(g+2)(g-1) = 0$,so $g=1$ or $g=-2$.
If $g=1$,$f=2$,so $g+f=3$.
If $g=-2$,$f=-1$,so $g+f=-3$.
Thus,$g+f = \pm 3$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If the circles $x^2+y^2-16x-20y+164=r^2$ $(r>0)$ and $x^2+y^2-8x-14y+29=0$ intersect in two distinct points,then the maximum possible integral value of $r$ is
A
$1$
B
$10$
C
$-2$
D
$2$

Solution

(B) The given circles are $S_1: x^2+y^2-16x-20y+164-r^2=0$ and $S_2: x^2+y^2-8x-14y+29=0$.
For $S_1$,the center $C_1 = (8, 10)$ and radius $r_1 = \sqrt{8^2+10^2-(164-r^2)} = \sqrt{64+100-164+r^2} = \sqrt{r^2} = r$ (since $r>0$).
For $S_2$,the center $C_2 = (4, 7)$ and radius $r_2 = \sqrt{4^2+7^2-29} = \sqrt{16+49-29} = \sqrt{36} = 6$.
The distance between the centers $C_1$ and $C_2$ is $d = \sqrt{(8-4)^2+(10-7)^2} = \sqrt{4^2+3^2} = \sqrt{16+9} = 5$.
Since the circles intersect at two distinct points,the condition is $|r_1-r_2| < d < r_1+r_2$.
Substituting the values,we get $|r-6| < 5 < r+6$.
From $5 < r+6$,we get $r > -1$. Since $r>0$,this implies $r > 0$.
From $|r-6| < 5$,we get $-5 < r-6 < 5$,which implies $1 < r < 11$.
Combining these,$r \in (1, 11)$.
The maximum integral value of $r$ is $10$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If $(\alpha, \beta)$ is the pole of the line $3x - 5y + 6 = 0$ with respect to the circle $x^2 + y^2 - 10x + 14y + 46 = 0$,then $\alpha + \beta =$
A
-$1$
B
$8$
C
$3$
D
-$4$

Solution

(A) The equation of the circle is $x^2 + y^2 - 10x + 14y + 46 = 0$. Comparing this with $x^2 + y^2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0$,we get $g = -5$,$f = 7$,and $c = 46$.
The equation of the polar of a point $(\alpha, \beta)$ with respect to the circle is given by $x\alpha + y\beta + g(x + \alpha) + f(y + \beta) + c = 0$.
Substituting the values,we get $x\alpha + y\beta - 5(x + \alpha) + 7(y + \beta) + 46 = 0$.
Rearranging the terms,we get $x(\alpha - 5) + y(\beta + 7) - 5\alpha + 7\beta + 46 = 0$.
This line is given as $3x - 5y + 6 = 0$. Comparing the coefficients:
$\frac{\alpha - 5}{3} = \frac{\beta + 7}{-5} = \frac{-5\alpha + 7\beta + 46}{-6} = k$.
From $\frac{\alpha - 5}{3} = k$,we get $\alpha = 3k + 5$.
From $\frac{\beta + 7}{-5} = k$,we get $\beta = -5k - 7$.
Substituting these into the third ratio: $\frac{-5(3k + 5) + 7(-5k - 7) + 46}{-6} = k$.
$-15k - 25 - 35k - 49 + 46 = -6k \implies -50k - 28 = -6k \implies -44k = 28 \implies k = -\frac{7}{11}$.
Then $\alpha = 3(-\frac{7}{11}) + 5 = \frac{-21 + 55}{11} = \frac{34}{11}$ and $\beta = -5(-\frac{7}{11}) - 7 = \frac{35 - 77}{11} = -\frac{42}{11}$.
Thus,$\alpha + \beta = \frac{34 - 42}{11} = -\frac{8}{11}$.
Note: Given the options,there might be a typo in the question constants. If the line was $3x - 5y - 1 = 0$,the result would differ. Based on the provided options,the calculation yields $-8/11$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
The radius of the circle passing through the points $(-1, 1)$,$(2, -1)$,and $(1, 0)$ is
A
$5$
B
$\frac{\sqrt{130}}{2}$
C
$6$
D
$\frac{\sqrt{145}}{2}$

Solution

(B) Let the centre of the circle be $O = (x, y)$. Since the circle passes through $A(-1, 1)$,$B(2, -1)$,and $C(1, 0)$,we have $OA^2 = OB^2 = OC^2 = r^2$.
From $OA^2 = OB^2$:
$(x + 1)^2 + (y - 1)^2 = (x - 2)^2 + (y + 1)^2$
$x^2 + 2x + 1 + y^2 - 2y + 1 = x^2 - 4x + 4 + y^2 + 2y + 1$
$6x - 4y = 3$ ... $(i)$
From $OA^2 = OC^2$:
$(x + 1)^2 + (y - 1)^2 = (x - 1)^2 + y^2$
$x^2 + 2x + 1 + y^2 - 2y + 1 = x^2 - 2x + 1 + y^2$
$4x - 2y = -1$ ... $(ii)$
Multiplying $(ii)$ by $2$,we get $8x - 4y = -2$ ... $(iii)$
Subtracting $(i)$ from $(iii)$:
$2x = -5 \implies x = -\frac{5}{2}$
Substituting $x$ in $(ii)$:
$4(-\frac{5}{2}) - 2y = -1 \implies -10 - 2y = -1 \implies 2y = -9 \implies y = -\frac{9}{2}$
Centre $O = (-\frac{5}{2}, -\frac{9}{2})$.
Radius $r = \sqrt{(x - 1)^2 + (y - 0)^2} = \sqrt{(-\frac{5}{2} - 1)^2 + (-\frac{9}{2})^2} = \sqrt{(-\frac{7}{2})^2 + (-\frac{9}{2})^2} = \sqrt{\frac{49}{4} + \frac{81}{4}} = \sqrt{\frac{130}{4}} = \frac{\sqrt{130}}{2}$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
Two sides of a square are along the lines $x=-5$ and $y=4$. The point of intersection of the diagonals is $(3,-4)$. The point of intersection of the tangents drawn to the circumcircle of the square at the two consecutive vertices lying on $x=-5$ is
A
$(-4,-4)$
B
$(-13,-4)$
C
$(-4,-13)$
D
$(-4,-10)$

Solution

(B) Let the vertices of the square be $P, Q, R, S$. The sides are $x=-5$ and $y=4$. The center of the square is $C(3,-4)$.
The distance from the center $C(3,-4)$ to the line $x=-5$ is $|3 - (-5)| = 8$. Since the side length is $2 \times 8 = 16$,the other sides are $x=11$ and $y=-12$.
The vertices are $P(-5, 4)$,$S(11, 4)$,$R(11, -12)$,and $Q(-5, -12)$.
The vertices lying on $x=-5$ are $P(-5, 4)$ and $Q(-5, -12)$.
The circumcircle of the square has center $C(3,-4)$ and radius $r = \sqrt{(3 - (-5))^2 + (-4 - 4)^2} = \sqrt{8^2 + (-8)^2} = \sqrt{64 + 64} = \sqrt{128} = 8\sqrt{2}$.
The equation of the circle is $(x-3)^2 + (y+4)^2 = 128$.
The tangent at $P(-5, 4)$ is $(x-3)(-5-3) + (y+4)(4+4) = 128$ $\Rightarrow -8(x-3) + 8(y+4) = 128$ $\Rightarrow -x+3+y+4 = 16$ $\Rightarrow y-x = 9$.
The tangent at $Q(-5, -12)$ is $(x-3)(-5-3) + (y+4)(-12+4) = 128$ $\Rightarrow -8(x-3) - 8(y+4) = 128$ $\Rightarrow -x+3-y-4 = 16$ $\Rightarrow -x-y = 17$ $\Rightarrow x+y = -17$.
Solving $y-x=9$ and $x+y=-17$: Adding them gives $2y = -8 \Rightarrow y = -4$. Substituting $y=-4$ into $y-x=9$ gives $-4-x=9 \Rightarrow x = -13$.
The point of intersection is $(-13, -4)$.
Solution diagram
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
The line $4x + 3y - 4 = 0$ divides the circumference of a circle in the ratio $1:2$. If $C(5, 3)$ is the center of that circle,then the equation of the circle is
A
$(x - 5)^2 + (y - 3)^2 = 10^2$
B
$(x - 5)^2 + (y - 3)^2 = 12^2$
C
$(x - 5)^2 + (y - 3)^2 = 7^2$
D
$(x - 5)^2 + (y - 3)^2 = 8^2$

Solution

(A) The line divides the circumference in the ratio $1:2$,which corresponds to an arc angle of $\frac{1}{1+2} \times 360^{\circ} = 120^{\circ}$.
Let $O$ be the center $(5, 3)$ and $d$ be the perpendicular distance from $O$ to the line $4x + 3y - 4 = 0$.
$d = \frac{|4(5) + 3(3) - 4|}{\sqrt{4^2 + 3^2}} = \frac{|20 + 9 - 4|}{5} = \frac{25}{5} = 5$.
In the triangle formed by the center,the midpoint of the chord,and a point on the circumference,the angle at the center is half of the arc angle,i.e.,$60^{\circ}$.
Using trigonometry,$\cos(60^{\circ}) = \frac{d}{R}$,where $R$ is the radius.
$\frac{1}{2} = \frac{5}{R} \Rightarrow R = 10$.
The equation of the circle with center $(5, 3)$ and radius $10$ is $(x - 5)^2 + (y - 3)^2 = 10^2$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If two tangents are drawn from the point $P$ on the circle $x^2+y^2=4$ to the circle $x^2+y^2=1$,where the point $P$ is given by $(\sqrt{2}, \sqrt{2})$,then the slopes of the tangents are:
A
$2 \pm \sqrt{2}$
B
$1 \pm \sqrt{2}$
C
$2 \pm \sqrt{3}$
D
$1 \pm \sqrt{3}$

Solution

(C) The equation of the circle is $x^2+y^2=1$. The radius $r=1$ and the center is $(0,0)$.
Let the slope of the tangent be $m$. The equation of a line passing through $P(\sqrt{2}, \sqrt{2})$ with slope $m$ is $y - \sqrt{2} = m(x - \sqrt{2})$,which simplifies to $mx - y + \sqrt{2}(1-m) = 0$.
Since this line is a tangent to the circle $x^2+y^2=1$,the perpendicular distance from the center $(0,0)$ to the line must be equal to the radius $r=1$.
Using the formula $d = \frac{|ax_0 + by_0 + c|}{\sqrt{a^2+b^2}}$,we get $1 = \frac{|m(0) - 1(0) + \sqrt{2}(1-m)|}{\sqrt{m^2+(-1)^2}}$.
This implies $1 = \frac{|\sqrt{2}(1-m)|}{\sqrt{m^2+1}}$.
Squaring both sides,we get $m^2+1 = 2(1-m)^2$.
$m^2+1 = 2(1 - 2m + m^2) = 2 - 4m + 2m^2$.
Rearranging the terms,we get $m^2 - 4m + 1 = 0$.
Using the quadratic formula $m = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2-4ac}}{2a}$,we get $m = \frac{4 \pm \sqrt{16-4}}{2} = \frac{4 \pm \sqrt{12}}{2} = 2 \pm \sqrt{3}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If $f(x, y) = 0$ is the combined equation of the lines joining the origin to the points where the line $4x - 6y - 2 = 0$ meets the curve $3x^2 - 4xy + 5y^2 - 2x + y - 6 = 0$,then $\frac{f(1, -1)}{f(-1, -1)} = $
A
$153$
B
$-153$
C
$1$
D
$-1$

Solution

(A) The given curve is $3x^2 - 4xy + 5y^2 - 2x + y - 6 = 0$.
The line is $4x - 6y - 2 = 0$,which implies $2x - 3y = 1$.
To find the combined equation of the lines joining the origin to the intersection points,we homogenize the curve using the line equation:
$3x^2 - 4xy + 5y^2 - (2x - y)(2x - 3y) - 6(2x - 3y)^2 = 0$.
Expanding this:
$3x^2 - 4xy + 5y^2 - (4x^2 - 6xy - 2xy + 3y^2) - 6(4x^2 - 12xy + 9y^2) = 0$.
$3x^2 - 4xy + 5y^2 - 4x^2 + 8xy - 3y^2 - 24x^2 + 72xy - 54y^2 = 0$.
$f(x, y) = -25x^2 + 76xy - 52y^2 = 0$.
Now,calculate $f(1, -1) = -25(1)^2 + 76(1)(-1) - 52(-1)^2 = -25 - 76 - 52 = -153$.
Calculate $f(-1, -1) = -25(-1)^2 + 76(-1)(-1) - 52(-1)^2 = -25 + 76 - 52 = -1$.
Therefore,$\frac{f(1, -1)}{f(-1, -1)} = \frac{-153}{-1} = 153$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
$A$ line drawn through the point $A(5,7)$ cuts the circle $x^2+y^2-36=0$ at the points $P$ and $Q$. Then,$AP \cdot AQ=$
A
$110$
B
$60$
C
$38$
D
$12$

Solution

(C) The power of a point $A(x_1, y_1)$ with respect to a circle $S: x^2+y^2+2gx+2fy+c=0$ is given by $S_1 = x_1^2+y_1^2+2gx_1+2fy_1+c$.
For any secant line drawn through point $A$ intersecting the circle at points $P$ and $Q$,the product of the lengths of the segments is equal to the power of the point,i.e.,$AP \cdot AQ = S_1$.
Given the point $A(5,7)$ and the circle $x^2+y^2-36=0$,we have $S_1 = 5^2+7^2-36$.
$S_1 = 25+49-36 = 74-36 = 38$.
Therefore,$AP \cdot AQ = 38$.
Solution diagram
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If $C_1$ and $C_2$ are the centres of similitude with respect to the circles $x^2+y^2+6x+8y+24=0$ and $x^2+y^2-6x-8y+9=0$,then $C_1C_2=$
A
$10$
B
$5$
C
$\frac{16}{3}$
D
$\frac{19}{3}$

Solution

(C) For the circle $x^2+y^2+6x+8y+24=0$,the center $O_1 = (-3, -4)$ and radius $r_1 = \sqrt{(-3)^2 + (-4)^2 - 24} = \sqrt{9+16-24} = 1$.
For the circle $x^2+y^2-6x-8y+9=0$,the center $O_2 = (3, 4)$ and radius $r_2 = \sqrt{(3)^2 + (4)^2 - 9} = \sqrt{9+16-9} = 4$.
The distance between the centers $O_1$ and $O_2$ is $d = \sqrt{(3 - (-3))^2 + (4 - (-4))^2} = \sqrt{6^2 + 8^2} = \sqrt{36+64} = 10$.
The distance between the centers of similitude $C_1$ and $C_2$ is given by the formula $d \times \left| \frac{r_1+r_2}{r_1-r_2} - \frac{r_1-r_2}{r_1+r_2} \right|$ or simply by calculating the coordinates.
Alternatively,the distance between the internal and external centers of similitude is $\frac{2 d r_1 r_2}{|r_1^2 - r_2^2|}$.
Substituting the values: $d = 10, r_1 = 1, r_2 = 4$.
Distance $= \frac{2 \times 10 \times 1 \times 4}{|1^2 - 4^2|} = \frac{80}{|1 - 16|} = \frac{80}{15} = \frac{16}{3}$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If $[x]$ denotes the greatest integer function of $x$ and $\int_{-\frac{3}{2}}^{\frac{3}{2}}[2x-3] dx = k$,then $\left|k+\frac{1}{2}\right| = $
A
$7$
B
$8$
C
$10$
D
$12$

Solution

(C) Let $I = \int_{-\frac{3}{2}}^{\frac{3}{2}}[2x-3] dx$. Let $t = 2x-3$,then $dt = 2dx$,so $dx = \frac{dt}{2}$.
When $x = -\frac{3}{2}$,$t = -6$. When $x = \frac{3}{2}$,$t = 0$.
$I = \frac{1}{2} \int_{-6}^{0} [t] dt = \frac{1}{2} \sum_{n=-6}^{-1} \int_{n}^{n+1} n dt = \frac{1}{2} \sum_{n=-6}^{-1} n = \frac{1}{2} (-6-5-4-3-2-1) = \frac{1}{2} (-21) = -\frac{21}{2}$.
Thus,$k = -\frac{21}{2}$.
Finally,$\left|k+\frac{1}{2}\right| = \left|-\frac{21}{2} + \frac{1}{2}\right| = \left|-\frac{20}{2}\right| = |-10| = 10$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
Evaluate the definite integral: $\int_0^{2a} f(x) dx$
A
$2 \int_0^a f(x) dx$
B
$\int_0^a (f(x) + f(2a - x)) dx$
C
$0$
D
$\int_0^{2a} f(2a + x) dx$

Solution

(B) We are given the integral $I = \int_0^{2a} f(x) dx$.
Using the property of definite integrals,we can split the interval:
$I = \int_0^a f(x) dx + \int_a^{2a} f(x) dx$.
In the second integral,let $x = 2a - t$. Then $dx = -dt$.
When $x = a$,$t = a$,and when $x = 2a$,$t = 0$.
Substituting these into the second integral:
$\int_a^{2a} f(x) dx = \int_a^0 f(2a - t) (-dt) = \int_0^a f(2a - t) dt = \int_0^a f(2a - x) dx$.
Thus,$I = \int_0^a f(x) dx + \int_0^a f(2a - x) dx = \int_0^a (f(x) + f(2a - x)) dx$.
Comparing this with the given options,option $(b)$ is the correct representation.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If $\int_{-a}^a f(x) dx = \int_0^a f(x) dx + \int_0^a g(x) dx$,then $g(x) =$
A
$-f(x)$
B
$f(x)$
C
$f(-x)$
D
$f(x) + f(-x)$

Solution

(C) We know that the property of definite integrals states that $\int_{-a}^a f(x) dx = \int_0^a f(x) dx + \int_0^a f(-x) dx$.
Comparing this with the given equation $\int_{-a}^a f(x) dx = \int_0^a f(x) dx + \int_0^a g(x) dx$,we can clearly see that $g(x) = f(-x)$.
154
MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
$\int_0^4 ||x-2|-x| dx = $
A
$2$
B
$3$
C
$6$
D
$12$

Solution

(C) Let $I = \int_0^4 ||x-2|-x| dx$.
We analyze the expression $f(x) = ||x-2|-x|$.
For $0 \le x < 2$,$|x-2| = 2-x$,so $f(x) = |(2-x)-x| = |2-2x| = 2|1-x|$.
For $2 \le x \le 4$,$|x-2| = x-2$,so $f(x) = |(x-2)-x| = |-2| = 2$.
Thus,$I = \int_0^2 2|1-x| dx + \int_2^4 2 dx$.
For the first integral,$2|1-x| = 2(1-x)$ when $0 \le x < 1$ and $2(x-1)$ when $1 \le x < 2$.
$I = 2 \int_0^1 (1-x) dx + 2 \int_1^2 (x-1) dx + [2x]_2^4$.
$I = 2 [x - \frac{x^2}{2}]_0^1 + 2 [\frac{x^2}{2} - x]_1^2 + (8-4)$.
$I = 2(1 - \frac{1}{2}) + 2((2-2) - (\frac{1}{2}-1)) + 4$.
$I = 2(\frac{1}{2}) + 2(0 - (-\frac{1}{2})) + 4 = 1 + 1 + 4 = 6$.
155
MathematicsDifficultMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
Given that $\lim _{n \rightarrow \infty} \frac{1}{n} \sum_{r=1}^{n p} f\left(\frac{r}{n}\right)=\int_0^p f(x) d x$. If $f: R \rightarrow R$ is defined by $f(x)=x^2+2$,then $\lim _{n \rightarrow \infty} \frac{3}{n}\left[f\left(\frac{7}{n}\right)+f\left(\frac{14}{n}\right)+f\left(\frac{21}{n}\right)+\ldots+f(7)\right]=$
A
$55$
B
$57$
C
$104$
D
$7$

Solution

(A) We are given the definition of a definite integral as a limit of a sum: $\lim _{n \rightarrow \infty} \frac{1}{n} \sum_{r=1}^{n p} f\left(\frac{r}{n}\right)=\int_0^p f(x) d x$.
We need to evaluate $L = \lim _{n \rightarrow \infty} \frac{3}{n} \sum_{k=1}^{n} f\left(\frac{7k}{n}\right)$.
Let $r = k$. The expression can be rewritten as $L = 3 \lim _{n \rightarrow \infty} \frac{1}{n} \sum_{r=1}^{n} f\left(7 \cdot \frac{r}{n}\right)$.
Let $g(x) = f(7x) = (7x)^2 + 2 = 49x^2 + 2$.
Then the expression becomes $3 \int_0^1 g(x) dx = 3 \int_0^1 (49x^2 + 2) dx$.
Evaluating the integral: $3 \left[ \frac{49x^3}{3} + 2x \right]_0^1 = 3 \left( \frac{49}{3} + 2 \right) = 49 + 6 = 55$.
Thus,the correct option is $A$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
It is given that $\frac{d}{dt}(t \log t - t) = \log t$. Then,$\exp \left( \int_0^1 2x \log(1+x^2) dx \right) = $
A
$e$
B
$2$
C
$\frac{4}{e}$
D
$\frac{e}{4}$

Solution

(C) Given that $\frac{d}{dt}(t \log t - t) = \log t$.
Let $I = \int_0^1 2x \log(1+x^2) dx$.
Substitute $t = 1+x^2$,then $dt = 2x dx$.
When $x=0$,$t=1$. When $x=1$,$t=2$.
Thus,$I = \int_1^2 \log t dt$.
Using the given derivative,$\int \log t dt = t \log t - t + C$.
So,$I = [t \log t - t]_1^2 = (2 \log 2 - 2) - (1 \log 1 - 1) = 2 \log 2 - 2 - 0 + 1 = \log 4 - 1$.
Therefore,$\exp(I) = \exp(\log 4 - 1) = e^{\log 4} \cdot e^{-1} = 4 \cdot \frac{1}{e} = \frac{4}{e}$.
Thus,the correct option is $C$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
The degree of the differential equation $x\left(\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}\right)^{\frac{1}{3}}+2 x^2\left(\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}\right)^{\frac{5}{3}}+7 \frac{d y}{d x}+y=0$ is:
A
$15$
B
$5$
C
$12$
D
$3$

Solution

(B) To find the degree,we first express the differential equation as a polynomial in its derivatives by eliminating fractional exponents.
Given: $x\left(\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}\right)^{\frac{1}{3}}+2 x^2\left(\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}\right)^{\frac{5}{3}}+7 \frac{d y}{d x}+y=0$.
Multiply the entire equation by $\left(\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}\right)^{-\frac{1}{3}}$ or simply isolate the terms with fractional powers to clear them.
Let $D = \frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}$. The equation is $x D^{1/3} + 2x^2 D^{5/3} + 7 \frac{dy}{dx} + y = 0$.
Multiply by $D^{-1/3}$: $x + 2x^2 D^{4/3} + (7 \frac{dy}{dx} + y) D^{-1/3} = 0$.
To clear the fractional powers,we raise the terms to appropriate powers. The highest power of the highest order derivative $\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}$ after rationalizing the exponents is $5$.
Specifically,multiplying by $D^{1/3}$ gives $x D^{2/3} + 2x^2 D^2 + (7 \frac{dy}{dx} + y) D^{1/3} = 0$.
Raising to the power of $3$ to eliminate the remaining fractional powers results in a polynomial where the highest power of the highest order derivative $\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}$ is $5$.
Thus,the degree is $5$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
For the differential equation $\sqrt{\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}}=\sqrt[3]{\left[y \frac{d y}{d x}+x \sin \left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)\right]^2}$,find the order and degree.
A
Order is $2$ and degree is $3$
B
Order is $3$ and degree is $3$
C
Order is $3$ and degree is $2$
D
Order is $2$ and degree is not defined

Solution

(D) Given the differential equation: $\sqrt{\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}}=\sqrt[3]{\left[y \frac{d y}{d x}+x \sin \left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)\right]^2}$
Raising both sides to the power of $6$ to remove the radicals:
$\left(\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}\right)^{\frac{6}{2}} = \left[y \frac{d y}{d x}+x \sin \left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)\right]^{\frac{2 \times 6}{3}}$
$\Rightarrow \left(\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}\right)^3 = \left[y \frac{d y}{d x}+x \sin \left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)\right]^4$
The order of a differential equation is the highest derivative present,which is $\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}$,so the order is $2$.
The degree of a differential equation is the power of the highest derivative when the equation is expressed as a polynomial in derivatives. Since the term $\sin \left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)$ is a transcendental function of the derivative,the equation cannot be expressed as a polynomial in derivatives.
Therefore,the degree is not defined.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
Assertion $(A)$: The degree of the differential equation $y'' + 2xy' + \log_e\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right) = 0$ is $2$.
Reason $(R)$: The degree of a differential equation is the highest power of the highest order derivative occurring in the equation,after the equation is expressed in the form of a polynomial in differential coefficients.
The correct option among the following is:
A
$(A)$ is true,$(R)$ is true and $(R)$ is the correct explanation for $(A)$
B
$(A)$ is true,$(R)$ is true but $(R)$ is not the correct explanation for $(A)$
C
$(A)$ is true but $(R)$ is false
D
$(A)$ is false but $(R)$ is true

Solution

(D) Step $1$: Analyze the Assertion $(A)$. The given differential equation is $y'' + 2xy' + \log_e\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right) = 0$.
For a differential equation to have a defined degree,it must be a polynomial in its derivatives. The term $\log_e\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)$ makes the equation non-polynomial in terms of the derivative $\frac{dy}{dx}$. Therefore,the degree of this differential equation is not defined.
Thus,the Assertion $(A)$ is false.
Step $2$: Analyze the Reason $(R)$. The definition provided in the Reason states that the degree is the highest power of the highest order derivative after expressing the equation as a polynomial in differential coefficients. This is the standard mathematical definition of the degree of a differential equation.
Thus,the Reason $(R)$ is true.
Conclusion: Since $(A)$ is false and $(R)$ is true,the correct option is $(D)$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
The number of arbitrary constants that appear in the general solution of the differential equation $\left(\frac{d^4 y}{d x^4}+\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}\right)^{3 / 2}=5 \frac{d^3 y}{d x^3}$ is
A
$4$
B
$3$
C
$2$
D
$5$

Solution

(A) To find the number of arbitrary constants in the general solution of a differential equation,we need to determine the order of the differential equation. The number of arbitrary constants is equal to the order of the differential equation.
First,we rewrite the given equation to remove the fractional exponent:
$\left(\frac{d^4 y}{d x^4}+\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}\right)^{3 / 2}=5 \frac{d^3 y}{d x^3}$
Squaring both sides,we get:
$\left(\frac{d^4 y}{d x^4}+\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}\right)^3 = 25 \left(\frac{d^3 y}{d x^3}\right)^2$
The highest order derivative present in the equation is $\frac{d^4 y}{d x^4}$,which is of order $4$.
Since the order of the differential equation is $4$,the general solution will contain $4$ arbitrary constants.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If $l$ and $m$ are respectively the order and the degree of the differential equation $f(x) y^{\prime \prime}+g(x) y^{\prime}=\frac{4 y}{x}$ whose general solution is $y=a x^2+b \log x$,then $f(m)+g(m)=$
A
$2 l$
B
$l$
C
$3 m$
D
$l+m$

Solution

(B) Given the general solution $y = a x^2 + b \log x$.
First,differentiate with respect to $x$: $y' = 2ax + \frac{b}{x}$.
Multiply by $x$: $x y' = 2ax^2 + b$.
Differentiate again with respect to $x$: $x y'' + y' = 4ax$.
From $y' = 2ax + \frac{b}{x}$,we have $b = x y' - 2ax^2$.
Substitute $a = \frac{x y' - b}{2x^2}$ into the equation,or more simply,eliminate constants $a$ and $b$.
From $y = ax^2 + b \log x$,we have $y' = 2ax + \frac{b}{x}$ and $y'' = 2a - \frac{b}{x^2}$.
Solving for $a$ and $b$: $x^2 y'' = 2ax^2 - b$ and $y = ax^2 + b \log x$.
Adding these: $x^2 y'' + y = 3ax^2 + b(\log x - 1)$.
Actually,the differential equation is $x^2 y'' + x y' - 4y = 0$.
Comparing with $f(x) y'' + g(x) y' = \frac{4y}{x}$,we get $f(x) = x^2$ and $g(x) = x$.
The order $l = 2$ and the degree $m = 1$.
Thus,$f(m) + g(m) = f(1) + g(1) = 1^2 + 1 = 2$.
Since $l = 2$,$f(m) + g(m) = l$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
The differential equation of the family of circles with fixed radius $r$ units and centre on the line $y=3$ is
A
$1+\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2=\frac{r^2}{(y-3)^2}$
B
$1+\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2=\frac{r^2}{y-3}$
C
$\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2=\frac{r^2}{(y-3)^2}$
D
$\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2=\frac{r^2}{y-3}$

Solution

(A) The equation of the family of circles with fixed radius $r$ and center $(h, 3)$ is given by:
$(x-h)^2 + (y-3)^2 = r^2$ --- $(1)$
where $h$ is an arbitrary parameter.
Differentiating both sides with respect to $x$:
$2(x-h) + 2(y-3)\frac{dy}{dx} = 0$
$x-h = -(y-3)\frac{dy}{dx}$
Substituting $(x-h)$ into equation $(1)$:
$[-(y-3)\frac{dy}{dx}]^2 + (y-3)^2 = r^2$
$(y-3)^2 \left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2 + (y-3)^2 = r^2$
Dividing both sides by $(y-3)^2$:
$\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2 + 1 = \frac{r^2}{(y-3)^2}$
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
The differential equation corresponding to the family of curves given by $a x^2+b y^2=1$,where $a$ and $b$ are arbitrary constants,is:
A
$x \frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}=\frac{d y}{d x}$
B
$x y \frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}+x\left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)^2-y \frac{d y}{d x}=0$
C
$x y \frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}+y\left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)^2-x \frac{d y}{d x}=0$
D
$x y \frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}-x\left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)^2+y \frac{d y}{d x}=0$

Solution

(B) Given the equation of the family of curves: $a x^2+b y^2=1$.
Differentiating with respect to $x$,we get: $2 a x+2 b y \frac{d y}{d x}=0$,which simplifies to $a x+b y \frac{d y}{d x}=0$.
From this,we have $a = -\frac{b y}{x} \frac{d y}{d x}$.
Substituting $a$ into the original equation: $(-\frac{b y}{x} \frac{d y}{d x}) x^2 + b y^2 = 1 \Rightarrow -b x y \frac{d y}{d x} + b y^2 = 1$.
Alternatively,differentiating $a x+b y \frac{d y}{d x}=0$ again with respect to $x$: $a + b \left( y \frac{d^2 y}{d x^2} + (\frac{d y}{d x})^2 \right) = 0$.
Since $a = -\frac{b y}{x} \frac{d y}{d x}$,we substitute this: $-\frac{b y}{x} \frac{d y}{d x} + b y \frac{d^2 y}{d x^2} + b (\frac{d y}{d x})^2 = 0$.
Dividing by $b$ (assuming $b \neq 0$): $-\frac{y}{x} \frac{d y}{d x} + y \frac{d^2 y}{d x^2} + (\frac{d y}{d x})^2 = 0$.
Multiplying by $x$: $-y \frac{d y}{d x} + x y \frac{d^2 y}{d x^2} + x (\frac{d y}{d x})^2 = 0$.
Thus,the differential equation is $x y \frac{d^2 y}{d x^2} + x (\frac{d y}{d x})^2 - y \frac{d y}{d x} = 0$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
$f(x, y, c_1, c_2) = 0$ is an equation containing two arbitrary constants $c_1$ and $c_2$. If the differential equation having $f(x, y, c_1, c_2) = 0$ as its general solution is of $k^{\text{th}}$ order,then the differential equation corresponding to $x^k + y^k = c^2$ ($c$ is an arbitrary constant) is
A
$\frac{dy}{dx} + \frac{x}{y} = 0$
B
$\frac{dy}{dx} + \frac{y}{x} = 0$
C
$\frac{dy}{dx} - \frac{x}{y} = 0$
D
$\frac{dy}{dx} - \frac{y}{x} = 0$

Solution

(A) The general solution $f(x, y, c_1, c_2) = 0$ contains two arbitrary constants,so the order of the corresponding differential equation is $k = 2$.
Substituting $k = 2$ into the given equation $x^k + y^k = c^2$,we get $x^2 + y^2 = c^2$.
Differentiating both sides with respect to $x$:
$\frac{d}{dx}(x^2 + y^2) = \frac{d}{dx}(c^2)$
$2x + 2y \frac{dy}{dx} = 0$
Dividing by $2$:
$x + y \frac{dy}{dx} = 0$
Rearranging the terms:
$\frac{dy}{dx} + \frac{x}{y} = 0$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
The curve that satisfies the differential equation $x y \, dy - (1 + y^2) \, dx = 0$ passes through $(1, 0)$ and intersects the curve $x^2 + 3y^2 = 3$ at an angle $\theta$. Then $\frac{2\theta}{\pi} =$
A
$2$
B
$0$
C
$4$
D
$1$

Solution

(D) Given differential equation: $x y \, dy - (1 + y^2) \, dx = 0$.
Separating the variables,we get $\frac{y}{1 + y^2} \, dy = \frac{1}{x} \, dx$.
Integrating both sides: $\int \frac{y}{1 + y^2} \, dy = \int \frac{1}{x} \, dx$.
$\frac{1}{2} \ln(1 + y^2) = \ln|x| + C$.
Since the curve passes through $(1, 0)$,we have $\frac{1}{2} \ln(1 + 0) = \ln(1) + C \Rightarrow C = 0$.
Thus,$\ln(1 + y^2) = 2 \ln|x| \Rightarrow 1 + y^2 = x^2$.
For the curve $x^2 - y^2 = 1$,differentiating w.r.t. $x$: $2x - 2y \frac{dy}{dx} = 0 \Rightarrow m_1 = \frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{x}{y}$.
For the curve $x^2 + 3y^2 = 3$,differentiating w.r.t. $x$: $2x + 6y \frac{dy}{dx} = 0 \Rightarrow m_2 = \frac{dy}{dx} = -\frac{x}{3y}$.
At the intersection point,$x^2 = 1 + y^2$. Substituting into $x^2 + 3y^2 = 3$: $(1 + y^2) + 3y^2 = 3 \Rightarrow 4y^2 = 2 \Rightarrow y^2 = \frac{1}{2}$.
Then $x^2 = 1 + \frac{1}{2} = \frac{3}{2}$.
At the intersection point,$m_1 m_2 = (\frac{x}{y})(-\frac{x}{3y}) = -\frac{x^2}{3y^2} = -\frac{3/2}{3(1/2)} = -1$.
Since the product of slopes is $-1$,the curves intersect at an angle $\theta = \frac{\pi}{2}$.
Therefore,$\frac{2\theta}{\pi} = \frac{2(\pi/2)}{\pi} = 1$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
The general solution of the differential equation $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{xy+x-2y-2}{xy-2x+y-2}$ is
A
$x+y+3 \log \left|\frac{x+1}{y+1}\right|=c$
B
$x+y+3 \log \left|\frac{y+1}{x+1}\right|=c$
C
$x-y+3 \log \left|\frac{x+1}{y+1}\right|=c$
D
$x-y+3 \log \left|\frac{y+1}{x+1}\right|=c$

Solution

(D) Given the differential equation: $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{xy+x-2y-2}{xy-2x+y-2}$
Factorizing the numerator and denominator:
$\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{x(y+1)-2(y+1)}{x(y-2)+1(y-2)} = \frac{(x-2)(y+1)}{(x+1)(y-2)}$
Separating the variables:
$\frac{y-2}{y+1} dy = \frac{x-2}{x+1} dx$
Rewrite the fractions:
$\frac{y+1-3}{y+1} dy = \frac{x+1-3}{x+1} dx$
$(1 - \frac{3}{y+1}) dy = (1 - \frac{3}{x+1}) dx$
Integrating both sides:
$\int (1 - \frac{3}{y+1}) dy = \int (1 - \frac{3}{x+1}) dx$
$y - 3 \ln |y+1| = x - 3 \ln |x+1| + c$
Rearranging the terms:
$x - y + 3 \ln |y+1| - 3 \ln |x+1| = c$
$x - y + 3 \ln \left| \frac{y+1}{x+1} \right| = c$
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
Let $S$ be the family of curves given by the general solution of the differential equation $\frac{y^2 e^{-1 / y}}{\sqrt{x}} dx - 2 \sec \sqrt{x} dy = 0$. Then the equation of the curve belonging to $S$ and passing through $(\pi^2, 1)$ is
A
$\sin \sqrt{x} + e^{1/y} = 1 + e$
B
$\cos \sqrt{x} + e^y = e - 1$
C
$\sin \sqrt{x} + e^{1/y} = e$
D
$\cos \sqrt{x} + e^y = e$

Solution

(C) Given differential equation: $\frac{y^2 e^{-1/y}}{\sqrt{x}} dx = 2 \sec \sqrt{x} dy$.
Separate the variables: $\frac{dx}{\sqrt{x} \sec \sqrt{x}} = \frac{2 dy}{y^2 e^{-1/y}}$.
This simplifies to: $\cos \sqrt{x} \frac{dx}{\sqrt{x}} = 2 e^{1/y} \frac{dy}{y^2}$.
Integrate both sides: $\int \cos \sqrt{x} \frac{dx}{\sqrt{x}} = \int 2 e^{1/y} \frac{dy}{y^2}$.
Let $u = \sqrt{x}$,then $du = \frac{1}{2\sqrt{x}} dx \implies \frac{dx}{\sqrt{x}} = 2 du$.
Let $v = 1/y$,then $dv = -\frac{1}{y^2} dy \implies \frac{dy}{y^2} = -dv$.
Substituting these: $\int \cos(u) (2 du) = \int 2 e^v (-dv)$.
$2 \sin(u) = -2 e^v + C$.
$\sin \sqrt{x} = -e^{1/y} + C' \implies \sin \sqrt{x} + e^{1/y} = C'$.
The curve passes through $(\pi^2, 1)$,so $\sin \sqrt{\pi^2} + e^{1/1} = C' \implies \sin \pi + e = C' \implies 0 + e = C'$.
Thus,$C' = e$.
The equation is $\sin \sqrt{x} + e^{1/y} = e$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
The degree of the differential equation $\left(\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}\right)^{\frac{4}{3}}+x\left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)^2-y \cos \left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)=0$ is
A
$4$
B
$3$
C
$6$
D
not defined

Solution

(D) The given differential equation is $\left(\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}\right)^{\frac{4}{3}}+x\left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)^2-y \cos \left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)=0$.
To define the degree of a differential equation,it must be a polynomial equation in terms of its derivatives.
In this equation,the term $\cos \left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)$ involves a transcendental function of the derivative,which means the equation cannot be expressed as a polynomial in terms of its derivatives.
Therefore,the degree of this differential equation is not defined.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
The equation of any member of the family of all the ellipses whose axes are along the coordinate axes satisfies the differential equation
A
$x y y^{\prime \prime}+x\left(y^{\prime}\right)^2-y y^{\prime}=0$
B
$x y y^{\prime \prime}+x\left(y^{\prime}\right)^2-y=y^{\prime}$
C
$y^{\prime \prime}+\frac{\left(y^{\prime}\right)^2}{y}-\frac{y}{x}=0$
D
$y^{\prime \prime}+\left(y^{\prime}\right)^2+x^2 y^2=0$

Solution

(A) The general equation of an ellipse with axes along the coordinate axes is $\frac{x^2}{a^2}+\frac{y^2}{b^2}=1$.
Differentiating with respect to $x$:
$\frac{2x}{a^2} + \frac{2y}{b^2} \cdot y^{\prime} = 0$
$\frac{y}{b^2} \cdot y^{\prime} = -\frac{x}{a^2}$
$\frac{y y^{\prime}}{x} = -\frac{b^2}{a^2}$
Differentiating again with respect to $x$:
$\frac{d}{dx} \left( \frac{y y^{\prime}}{x} \right) = \frac{d}{dx} \left( -\frac{b^2}{a^2} \right) = 0$
Using the quotient rule:
$\frac{x(y y^{\prime \prime} + (y^{\prime})^2) - y y^{\prime}(1)}{x^2} = 0$
$x y y^{\prime \prime} + x(y^{\prime})^2 - y y^{\prime} = 0$.
Thus,option $A$ is correct.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
The general solution of $\left(\left(1+x^2\right) y \sin x-2 x y\right) d x-\log y^{1+x^2} d y=0$ is
A
$\sin x-\log \left(1+x^2\right)=\log y+c$
B
$(\log y)^2+2 \cos x+\log \left(1+x^2\right)^2=c$
C
$\log y=2 \cos x+\log \left(1+x^2\right)+c$
D
$\frac{\log y}{y}=2 \sin x+\cos x \log \left(1+x^2\right)+c$

Solution

(B) Given differential equation is $\left(\left(1+x^2\right) y \sin x-2 x y\right) d x-\log y^{1+x^2} d y=0$.
Dividing by $y$ and using $\log y^{1+x^2} = (1+x^2) \log y$,we get:
$\left((1+x^2) \sin x - 2x\right) dx - (1+x^2) \log y \frac{dy}{y} = 0$.
Rearranging the terms:
$\left(\sin x - \frac{2x}{1+x^2}\right) dx = \frac{\log y}{y} dy$.
Integrating both sides:
$\int \left(\sin x - \frac{2x}{1+x^2}\right) dx = \int \frac{\log y}{y} dy$.
Let $u = \log y$,then $du = \frac{1}{y} dy$.
Integrating gives:
$-\cos x - \log(1+x^2) = \frac{(\log y)^2}{2} + C_1$.
Multiplying by $2$:
$-2 \cos x - 2 \log(1+x^2) = (\log y)^2 + 2C_1$.
Rearranging:
$(\log y)^2 + 2 \cos x + 2 \log(1+x^2) = C$.
Since $2 \log(1+x^2) = \log(1+x^2)^2$,the solution is $(\log y)^2 + 2 \cos x + \log(1+x^2)^2 = C$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If $m$ and $n$ are respectively the order and the degree of the differential equation representing the family of curves $y^2 - 5ax - 5a^{3/2} = 0$ ($a > 0$ is a parameter),then the value of $m - n$ is
A
$1$
B
-$1$
C
$2$
D
-$2$

Solution

(D) Given family of curves is $y^2 - 5ax - 5a^{3/2} = 0$ ... $(i)$
Differentiating with respect to $x$:
$2yy' - 5a = 0 \Rightarrow a = \frac{2}{5}yy'$
Substituting the value of $a$ in equation $(i)$:
$y^2 - 5\left(\frac{2}{5}yy'\right)x - 5\left(\frac{2}{5}yy'\right)^{3/2} = 0$
$y^2 - 2yy'x = 5\left(\frac{2}{5}yy'\right)^{3/2}$
Squaring both sides:
$(y^2 - 2yy'x)^2 = 25 \cdot \left(\frac{2}{5}yy'\right)^3$
$(y^2 - 2yy'x)^2 = 25 \cdot \frac{8}{125} (yy')^3$
$(y^2 - 2yy'x)^2 = \frac{8}{5} (yy')^3$
The highest order derivative is $y'$,so the order $m = 1$.
The power of the highest order derivative is $3$,so the degree $n = 3$.
Therefore,$m - n = 1 - 3 = -2$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
Statement $I$: The differential equation corresponding to the family of circles having their centres on $Y$-axis and fixed radius $k$ is $(x^2-k^2)(\frac{dy}{dx})^2+x^2=0$.
Statement $II$: The differential equation corresponding to the family of circles passing through the origin and having their centres on $X$-axis is $x^2-y^2+2xy \frac{dy}{dx}=0$.
Which of the above statements is (are) true?
A
Statement $I$ is true,but Statement $II$ is false
B
Statement $II$ is true,but Statement $I$ is false
C
Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are true
D
Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are false

Solution

(C) Statement $I$: The equation of a circle with center $(0, \alpha)$ and radius $k$ is $x^2 + (y - \alpha)^2 = k^2$ ... $(i)$.
Differentiating with respect to $x$: $2x + 2(y - \alpha)\frac{dy}{dx} = 0 \Rightarrow y - \alpha = -x\frac{dx}{dy}$.
Thus,$\alpha = y + x\frac{dx}{dy}$.
Substituting $\alpha$ into $(i)$: $x^2 + (-x\frac{dx}{dy})^2 = k^2 \Rightarrow x^2 + x^2(\frac{dx}{dy})^2 = k^2$.
$x^2(1 + (\frac{dx}{dy})^2) = k^2 \Rightarrow x^2(1 + \frac{1}{(dy/dx)^2}) = k^2 \Rightarrow x^2(\frac{(dy/dx)^2 + 1}{(dy/dx)^2}) = k^2$.
$x^2(dy/dx)^2 + x^2 = k^2(dy/dx)^2 \Rightarrow (x^2 - k^2)(dy/dx)^2 + x^2 = 0$. Hence,Statement $I$ is true.
Statement $II$: The circle passes through the origin and its center is on the $X$-axis,so center is $(\alpha, 0)$ and radius is $|\alpha|$.
The equation is $(x - \alpha)^2 + y^2 = \alpha^2 \Rightarrow x^2 - 2x\alpha + \alpha^2 + y^2 = \alpha^2 \Rightarrow x^2 + y^2 = 2x\alpha \Rightarrow \alpha = \frac{x^2 + y^2}{2x}$.
Differentiating $x^2 + y^2 = 2x\alpha$ with respect to $x$: $2x + 2y\frac{dy}{dx} = 2\alpha$.
Substitute $\alpha$: $x + y\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{x^2 + y^2}{2x} \Rightarrow 2x^2 + 2xy\frac{dy}{dx} = x^2 + y^2 \Rightarrow x^2 - y^2 + 2xy\frac{dy}{dx} = 0$. Hence,Statement $II$ is true.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
The general solution of the differential equation $dx = (2x + 3y - 4) dy$ is
A
$2x + 6y - 3 \log |4x + 6y - 5| = c$
B
$6y - 3 \log |4x + 6y - 5| = c$
C
$2x + 6y - 8 - 3 \log |4x + 6y - 5| = c$
D
$6x + 6y - 3 \log |4x + 6y - 5| = c$
174
MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
The general solution of the differential equation $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{2x-3y+5}{6x-9y+7}$ is
A
$x-3y+\frac{22}{3} \log |3x-7|+c=0$
B
$x-3y+\frac{8}{3} \log |6x-9y-1|+c=0$
C
$3x-3y+\frac{8}{3} \log |3x-9y+1|+c=0$
D
$3x-2y+\frac{22}{3} \log |2x-3y-7|+c=0$

Solution

(B) Given the differential equation $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{2x-3y+5}{6x-9y+7}$.
Let $v = 2x-3y$. Then $\frac{dv}{dx} = 2 - 3\frac{dy}{dx}$,so $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{1}{3}(2 - \frac{dv}{dx})$.
Substituting into the equation: $\frac{1}{3}(2 - \frac{dv}{dx}) = \frac{v+5}{3v+7}$.
$2 - \frac{dv}{dx} = \frac{3v+15}{3v+7} \implies \frac{dv}{dx} = 2 - \frac{3v+15}{3v+7} = \frac{6v+14-3v-15}{3v+7} = \frac{3v-1}{3v+7}$.
Separating variables: $\int \frac{3v+7}{3v-1} dv = \int dx$.
$\int (1 + \frac{8}{3v-1}) dv = \int dx \implies v + \frac{8}{3} \log |3v-1| = x + c$.
Substituting $v = 2x-3y$: $(2x-3y) + \frac{8}{3} \log |3(2x-3y)-1| = x + c$.
$x - 3y + \frac{8}{3} \log |6x-9y-1| + c = 0$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If the points with position vectors $\hat{i}-2 \hat{j}+3 \hat{k}$,$2 \hat{i}+3 \hat{j}-4 \hat{k}$,$-3 \hat{i}+\hat{j}-5 \hat{k}$,and $a \hat{i}-2 \hat{j}+4 \hat{k}$ are coplanar,then $a=$
A
$\frac{-4}{19}$
B
$\frac{42}{19}$
C
$\frac{-42}{19}$
D
$\frac{4}{19}$

Solution

(B) Let $A, B, C$,and $D$ be the points with position vectors $\vec{A} = \hat{i}-2 \hat{j}+3 \hat{k}$,$\vec{B} = 2 \hat{i}+3 \hat{j}-4 \hat{k}$,$\vec{C} = -3 \hat{i}+\hat{j}-5 \hat{k}$,and $\vec{D} = a \hat{i}-2 \hat{j}+4 \hat{k}$.
The vectors formed are:
$\overrightarrow{AB} = \vec{B} - \vec{A} = (2-1)\hat{i} + (3-(-2))\hat{j} + (-4-3)\hat{k} = \hat{i} + 5\hat{j} - 7\hat{k}$
$\overrightarrow{AC} = \vec{C} - \vec{A} = (-3-1)\hat{i} + (1-(-2))\hat{j} + (-5-3)\hat{k} = -4\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} - 8\hat{k}$
$\overrightarrow{AD} = \vec{D} - \vec{A} = (a-1)\hat{i} + (-2-(-2))\hat{j} + (4-3)\hat{k} = (a-1)\hat{i} + 0\hat{j} + \hat{k}$
Since the points are coplanar,the scalar triple product of these vectors must be zero:
$[\overrightarrow{AB}, \overrightarrow{AC}, \overrightarrow{AD}] = 0 \Rightarrow \begin{vmatrix} 1 & 5 & -7 \\ -4 & 3 & -8 \\ a-1 & 0 & 1 \end{vmatrix} = 0$
Expanding along the third row:
$(a-1) \begin{vmatrix} 5 & -7 \\ 3 & -8 \end{vmatrix} - 0 \begin{vmatrix} 1 & -7 \\ -4 & -8 \end{vmatrix} + 1 \begin{vmatrix} 1 & 5 \\ -4 & 3 \end{vmatrix} = 0$
$(a-1)(-40 - (-21)) + 1(3 - (-20)) = 0$
$(a-1)(-19) + 23 = 0$
$-19a + 19 + 23 = 0$
$-19a + 42 = 0$
$19a = 42 \Rightarrow a = \frac{42}{19}$
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
In a triangle $ABC$,$D$ and $E$ divide the sides $BC$ and $CA$ in the ratio $2:1$ respectively. If $P$ is the point of intersection of $AD$ and $BE$,then the ratio in which $P$ divides $AD$ is
A
$2:1$
B
$3:4$
C
$4:3$
D
$1:2$

Solution

(B) Let $A, B, C, D, E, P$ have position vectors $\vec{a}, \vec{b}, \vec{c}, \vec{d}, \vec{e}, \vec{p}$ respectively.
$D$ divides $BC$ in the ratio $2:1$,so $\vec{d} = \frac{2\vec{c} + \vec{b}}{3} \Rightarrow 3\vec{d} = 2\vec{c} + \vec{b} \quad (1)$.
$E$ divides $CA$ in the ratio $2:1$,so $\vec{e} = \frac{2\vec{a} + \vec{c}}{3} \Rightarrow 3\vec{e} = 2\vec{a} + \vec{c} \quad (2)$.
From $(1)$,$2\vec{c} = 3\vec{d} - \vec{b}$.
From $(2)$,$\vec{c} = 3\vec{e} - 2\vec{a} \Rightarrow 2\vec{c} = 6\vec{e} - 4\vec{a}$.
Equating the two expressions for $2\vec{c}$:
$3\vec{d} - \vec{b} = 6\vec{e} - 4\vec{a} \Rightarrow 4\vec{a} + 3\vec{d} = 6\vec{e} + \vec{b}$.
Dividing by $7$:
$\frac{4\vec{a} + 3\vec{d}}{7} = \frac{6\vec{e} + \vec{b}}{7}$.
This point $\vec{p}$ divides $AD$ in the ratio $3:4$ and $BE$ in the ratio $1:6$. However,the question asks for the ratio in which $P$ divides $AD$. Based on the section formula $\frac{m\vec{x_2} + n\vec{x_1}}{m+n}$,the ratio is $3:4$.
Solution diagram
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If $A(2 \hat{i} + \hat{j} - \hat{k})$,$B(\lambda \hat{i} + 5 \hat{j} + 4 \hat{k})$,$C(-4 \hat{i} + 3 \hat{j} + 2 \hat{k})$ and $D(-\hat{i} - 2 \hat{j} + 3 \hat{k})$ are four points in space such that $\overrightarrow{AB} = x \overrightarrow{AC} + y \overrightarrow{AD}$ for some real numbers $x \neq 0, y \neq 0$,then $17(\lambda + 9) =$ ?
A
$5$
B
$3$
C
$7$
D
$9$

Solution

(C) Given points are $A(2, 1, -1)$,$B(\lambda, 5, 4)$,$C(-4, 3, 2)$,and $D(-1, -2, 3)$.
First,calculate the vectors:
$\overrightarrow{AB} = (\lambda - 2) \hat{i} + (5 - 1) \hat{j} + (4 - (-1)) \hat{k} = (\lambda - 2) \hat{i} + 4 \hat{j} + 5 \hat{k}$
$\overrightarrow{AC} = (-4 - 2) \hat{i} + (3 - 1) \hat{j} + (2 - (-1)) \hat{k} = -6 \hat{i} + 2 \hat{j} + 3 \hat{k}$
$\overrightarrow{AD} = (-1 - 2) \hat{i} + (-2 - 1) \hat{j} + (3 - (-1)) \hat{k} = -3 \hat{i} - 3 \hat{j} + 4 \hat{k}$
Given $\overrightarrow{AB} = x \overrightarrow{AC} + y \overrightarrow{AD}$,we equate the components:
$(\lambda - 2) \hat{i} + 4 \hat{j} + 5 \hat{k} = x(-6 \hat{i} + 2 \hat{j} + 3 \hat{k}) + y(-3 \hat{i} - 3 \hat{j} + 4 \hat{k})$
Comparing coefficients:
$1) \lambda - 2 = -6x - 3y$
$2) 4 = 2x - 3y$
$3) 5 = 3x + 4y$
Solving equations $(2)$ and $(3)$:
From $(2)$,$3y = 2x - 4 \Rightarrow y = \frac{2x - 4}{3}$.
Substitute into $(3)$: $5 = 3x + 4(\frac{2x - 4}{3}) \Rightarrow 15 = 9x + 8x - 16 \Rightarrow 17x = 31 \Rightarrow x = \frac{31}{17}$.
Then $y = \frac{2(\frac{31}{17}) - 4}{3} = \frac{\frac{62 - 68}{17}}{3} = \frac{-6}{17 \times 3} = -\frac{2}{17}$.
Now substitute $x$ and $y$ into $(1)$:
$\lambda - 2 = -6(\frac{31}{17}) - 3(-\frac{2}{17}) = \frac{-186 + 6}{17} = \frac{-180}{17}$
$\lambda = 2 - \frac{180}{17} = \frac{34 - 180}{17} = -\frac{146}{17}$
Finally,$17(\lambda + 9) = 17(-\frac{146}{17} + 9) = -146 + 153 = 7$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
Let the volume of the tetrahedron with vertices $\hat{i}-\hat{j}-2\hat{k}$,$-2\hat{i}+\hat{j}-2\hat{k}$,$-\hat{i}-2\hat{j}+\hat{k}$,and $2\hat{i}+2\hat{j}+a\hat{k}$ be $\frac{20}{3}$. Then the integral value of $a$ is
A
-$2$
B
$1$
C
-$1$
D
$2$

Solution

(C) Let the vertices of the tetrahedron be $A = (1, -1, -2)$,$B = (-2, 1, -2)$,$C = (-1, -2, 1)$,and $D = (2, 2, a)$.
The volume of a tetrahedron with vertices $A, B, C, D$ is given by $V = \frac{1}{6} |(\vec{b}-\vec{a}) \cdot ((\vec{c}-\vec{a}) \times (\vec{d}-\vec{a}))|$.
First,calculate the vectors:
$\vec{AB} = \vec{b}-\vec{a} = (-2-1)\hat{i} + (1-(-1))\hat{j} + (-2-(-2))\hat{k} = -3\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} + 0\hat{k}$
$\vec{AC} = \vec{c}-\vec{a} = (-1-1)\hat{i} + (-2-(-1))\hat{j} + (1-(-2))\hat{k} = -2\hat{i} - 1\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}$
$\vec{AD} = \vec{d}-\vec{a} = (2-1)\hat{i} + (2-(-1))\hat{j} + (a-(-2))\hat{k} = 1\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + (a+2)\hat{k}$
The volume is $\frac{1}{6} |\det(\vec{AB}, \vec{AC}, \vec{AD})| = \frac{20}{3}$,so $|\det(\vec{AB}, \vec{AC}, \vec{AD})| = 40$.
Calculate the determinant:
$\det = \begin{vmatrix} -3 & 2 & 0 \\ -2 & -1 & 3 \\ 1 & 3 & a+2 \end{vmatrix} = -3(-1(a+2) - 9) - 2(-2(a+2) - 3) + 0 = -3(-a-11) - 2(-2a-7) = 3a + 33 + 4a + 14 = 7a + 47$.
Setting $|7a + 47| = 40$:
Case $1$: $7a + 47 = 40 \implies 7a = -7 \implies a = -1$.
Case $2$: $7a + 47 = -40 \implies 7a = -87 \implies a = -87/7$ (not an integer).
Thus,the integral value of $a$ is $-1$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
$A$ bisector of the angle between the normals of the planes $4x + 3y = 5$ and $x + 2y + 2z = 4$ is along the vector
A
$17\hat{i} + 9\hat{j} - 12\hat{k}$
B
$17\hat{i} - 9\hat{j} + 12\hat{k}$
C
$17\hat{i} - \hat{j} + 10\hat{k}$
D
$7\hat{i} - \hat{j} - 10\hat{k}$

Solution

(D) The normals to the given planes $4x + 3y - 5 = 0$ and $x + 2y + 2z - 4 = 0$ are $\vec{n_1} = 4\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + 0\hat{k}$ and $\vec{n_2} = \hat{i} + 2\hat{j} + 2\hat{k}$.
To find the bisector of the angle between these normals,we first normalize the vectors:
$|\vec{n_1}| = \sqrt{4^2 + 3^2 + 0^2} = 5$
$|\vec{n_2}| = \sqrt{1^2 + 2^2 + 2^2} = 3$
The unit vectors are $\hat{n_1} = \frac{4}{5}\hat{i} + \frac{3}{5}\hat{j}$ and $\hat{n_2} = \frac{1}{3}\hat{i} + \frac{2}{3}\hat{j} + \frac{2}{3}\hat{k}$.
The angle bisector is along the vector $\hat{n_1} \pm \hat{n_2}$.
Taking the sum: $(\frac{4}{5} + \frac{1}{3})\hat{i} + (\frac{3}{5} + \frac{2}{3})\hat{j} + \frac{2}{3}\hat{k} = \frac{17}{15}\hat{i} + \frac{19}{15}\hat{j} + \frac{10}{15}\hat{k}$,which is proportional to $17\hat{i} + 19\hat{j} + 10\hat{k}$.
Taking the difference: $(\frac{4}{5} - \frac{1}{3})\hat{i} + (\frac{3}{5} - \frac{2}{3})\hat{j} - \frac{2}{3}\hat{k} = \frac{7}{15}\hat{i} - \frac{1}{15}\hat{j} - \frac{10}{15}\hat{k}$,which is proportional to $7\hat{i} - \hat{j} - 10\hat{k}$.
Comparing with the options,$7\hat{i} - \hat{j} - 10\hat{k}$ is the correct vector.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If $(\alpha, \beta, \gamma)$ is a triad of real numbers satisfying $\hat{i}-2 \hat{j}+5 \hat{k}=\alpha(\hat{i}+\hat{j}+\hat{k})+\beta(\hat{i}+2 \hat{j}+3 \hat{k})+\gamma(2 \hat{i}-\hat{j}+\hat{k}),$ then $\alpha^2-\beta^2+\gamma^2=$
A
$23$
B
$31$
C
$40$
D
$-6$

Solution

(B) Given the vector equation: $\hat{i}-2 \hat{j}+5 \hat{k}=\alpha(\hat{i}+\hat{j}+\hat{k})+\beta(\hat{i}+2 \hat{j}+3 \hat{k})+\gamma(2 \hat{i}-\hat{j}+\hat{k})$.
Comparing the coefficients of $\hat{i}, \hat{j}, \text{ and } \hat{k}$ on both sides,we get the system of linear equations:
$1 = \alpha + \beta + 2\gamma$ $(1)$
$-2 = \alpha + 2\beta - \gamma$ $(2)$
$5 = \alpha + 3\beta + \gamma$ $(3)$
Adding $(2)$ and $(3)$: $3 = 2\alpha + 5\beta \implies 2\alpha + 5\beta = 3$ $(4)$
Subtracting $(2)$ from $(3)$: $7 = \beta + 2\gamma \implies \beta + 2\gamma = 7$ $(5)$
From $(1)$,$\alpha + \beta + 2\gamma = 1$. Substituting $(5)$ into this: $\alpha + 7 = 1 \implies \alpha = -6$.
Substitute $\alpha = -6$ into $(4)$: $2(-6) + 5\beta = 3 \implies -12 + 5\beta = 3 \implies 5\beta = 15 \implies \beta = 3$.
Substitute $\beta = 3$ into $(5)$: $3 + 2\gamma = 7 \implies 2\gamma = 4 \implies \gamma = 2$.
Now,calculate $\alpha^2 - \beta^2 + \gamma^2 = (-6)^2 - (3)^2 + (2)^2 = 36 - 9 + 4 = 31$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
Let the vectors $\overrightarrow{AB} = 2\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} + \hat{k}$ and $\overrightarrow{AC} = 2\hat{i} + 4\hat{j} + 4\hat{k}$ be two sides of a triangle $ABC$. If $G$ is the centroid of $\triangle ABC$,then $\frac{27}{7}(\overrightarrow{AG})^2 + 5 =$
A
$25$
B
$38$
C
$47$
D
$52$

Solution

(B) Given vectors are $\overrightarrow{AB} = 2\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} + \hat{k}$ and $\overrightarrow{AC} = 2\hat{i} + 4\hat{j} + 4\hat{k}$.
Let the position vector of $A$ be $\vec{0}$. Then the position vectors of $B$ and $C$ are $\vec{B} = 2\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} + \hat{k}$ and $\vec{C} = 2\hat{i} + 4\hat{j} + 4\hat{k}$.
The centroid $G$ of $\triangle ABC$ has the position vector $\overrightarrow{AG} = \frac{\vec{A} + \vec{B} + \vec{C}}{3} = \frac{\vec{0} + (2\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} + \hat{k}) + (2\hat{i} + 4\hat{j} + 4\hat{k})}{3} = \frac{4\hat{i} + 6\hat{j} + 5\hat{k}}{3}$.
Now,calculate the square of the magnitude $|\overrightarrow{AG}|^2 = \left(\frac{4}{3}\right)^2 + \left(\frac{6}{3}\right)^2 + \left(\frac{5}{3}\right)^2 = \frac{16 + 36 + 25}{9} = \frac{77}{9}$.
Substitute this into the expression: $\frac{27}{7}(\overrightarrow{AG})^2 + 5 = \frac{27}{7} \times \frac{77}{9} + 5 = 3 \times 11 + 5 = 33 + 5 = 38$.
Thus,the correct option is $B$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If $2 \hat{i}+3 \hat{j}-4 \hat{k}$ and $-\hat{i}+2 \hat{j}+\hat{k}$ are the two diagonals of a parallelogram,then the area of the parallelogram in square units is
A
$\frac{1}{2} \sqrt{170}$
B
$\sqrt{174}$
C
$\frac{1}{2} \sqrt{174}$
D
$\frac{1}{4} \sqrt{174}$

Solution

(C) Let the diagonals of the parallelogram be $\overrightarrow{d}_1 = 2 \hat{i} + 3 \hat{j} - 4 \hat{k}$ and $\overrightarrow{d}_2 = -\hat{i} + 2 \hat{j} + \hat{k}$.
The area of a parallelogram with diagonals $\overrightarrow{d}_1$ and $\overrightarrow{d}_2$ is given by the formula: $\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} |\overrightarrow{d}_1 \times \overrightarrow{d}_2|$.
First,calculate the cross product $\overrightarrow{d}_1 \times \overrightarrow{d}_2$:
$\overrightarrow{d}_1 \times \overrightarrow{d}_2 = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 2 & 3 & -4 \\ -1 & 2 & 1 \end{vmatrix}$
$= \hat{i}(3(1) - (-4)(2)) - \hat{j}(2(1) - (-4)(-1)) + \hat{k}(2(2) - 3(-1))$
$= \hat{i}(3 + 8) - \hat{j}(2 - 4) + \hat{k}(4 + 3)$
$= 11 \hat{i} + 2 \hat{j} + 7 \hat{k}$.
Now,calculate the magnitude of the cross product:
$|\overrightarrow{d}_1 \times \overrightarrow{d}_2| = \sqrt{11^2 + 2^2 + 7^2} = \sqrt{121 + 4 + 49} = \sqrt{174}$.
Finally,the area is $\frac{1}{2} \sqrt{174}$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If the angle between the planes $\bar{r} \cdot(11 \hat{i}-2 \hat{j}+\alpha \hat{k})=7$ and $\bar{r} \cdot(2 \hat{i}+4 \hat{j}-2 \hat{k})=5$ is $\frac{\pi}{2}$,then $\alpha=$
A
$2$
B
$3$
C
$5$
D
$7$

Solution

(D) The equations of the two planes are given by $\bar{r} \cdot \vec{n}_1 = d_1$ and $\bar{r} \cdot \vec{n}_2 = d_2$,where $\vec{n}_1 = 11 \hat{i} - 2 \hat{j} + \alpha \hat{k}$ and $\vec{n}_2 = 2 \hat{i} + 4 \hat{j} - 2 \hat{k}$.
Since the angle between the planes is $\frac{\pi}{2}$,the planes are perpendicular to each other.
For two perpendicular planes,the dot product of their normal vectors must be zero,i.e.,$\vec{n}_1 \cdot \vec{n}_2 = 0$.
Substituting the vectors,we get $(11 \hat{i} - 2 \hat{j} + \alpha \hat{k}) \cdot (2 \hat{i} + 4 \hat{j} - 2 \hat{k}) = 0$.
Calculating the dot product: $(11 \times 2) + (-2 \times 4) + (\alpha \times -2) = 0$.
$22 - 8 - 2\alpha = 0$.
$14 - 2\alpha = 0$.
$2\alpha = 14$.
$\alpha = 7$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If $\vec{a} = \hat{i} - 2\hat{j} + 2\hat{k}$ and $\vec{b} = 2\hat{i} - 3\hat{j} + \hat{k}$,then the component of $\vec{b}$ perpendicular to $\vec{a}$ is
A
$\frac{1}{3}(4\hat{i} - 5\hat{j} + 7\hat{k})$
B
$\frac{1}{9}(8\hat{i} - 7\hat{j} - 11\hat{k})$
C
$\frac{2}{3}(\hat{i} - 2\hat{j} - 2\hat{k})$
D
$\frac{1}{3}(4\hat{i} - 5\hat{j} - 7\hat{k})$

Solution

(B) The component of $\vec{b}$ perpendicular to $\vec{a}$ is given by the formula $\vec{b}_{\perp} = \vec{b} - \text{proj}_{\vec{a}} \vec{b} = \vec{b} - \left( \frac{\vec{b} \cdot \vec{a}}{|\vec{a}|^2} \right) \vec{a}$.
Given $\vec{a} = \hat{i} - 2\hat{j} + 2\hat{k}$ and $\vec{b} = 2\hat{i} - 3\hat{j} + \hat{k}$.
First,calculate the dot product: $\vec{b} \cdot \vec{a} = (2)(1) + (-3)(-2) + (1)(2) = 2 + 6 + 2 = 10$.
Next,calculate the magnitude squared of $\vec{a}$: $|\vec{a}|^2 = (1)^2 + (-2)^2 + (2)^2 = 1 + 4 + 4 = 9$.
Now,the projection of $\vec{b}$ onto $\vec{a}$ is $\frac{10}{9}(\hat{i} - 2\hat{j} + 2\hat{k})$.
Finally,the perpendicular component is $\vec{b}_{\perp} = (2\hat{i} - 3\hat{j} + \hat{k}) - \frac{10}{9}(\hat{i} - 2\hat{j} + 2\hat{k}) = \frac{1}{9}(18\hat{i} - 27\hat{j} + 9\hat{k} - 10\hat{i} + 20\hat{j} - 20\hat{k}) = \frac{1}{9}(8\hat{i} - 7\hat{j} - 11\hat{k})$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
The point which lies on the plane passing through the points $A(\hat{i}-2\hat{j}-3\hat{k})$,$B(3\hat{i}-\hat{j}+4\hat{k})$,and $C(-3\hat{i}+2\hat{j}-5\hat{k})$ is:
A
$-\hat{i}+3\hat{j}-2\hat{k}$
B
$7\hat{i}-5\hat{j}-6\hat{k}$
C
$-\hat{i}+9\hat{j}+14\hat{k}$
D
$3\hat{i}-7\hat{j}+8\hat{k}$

Solution

(C) Let the points be $A(1, -2, -3)$,$B(3, -1, 4)$,and $C(-3, 2, -5)$.
First,we find two vectors in the plane: $\vec{AB} = (3-1)\hat{i} + (-1+2)\hat{j} + (4+3)\hat{k} = 2\hat{i} + \hat{j} + 7\hat{k}$ and $\vec{AC} = (-3-1)\hat{i} + (2+2)\hat{j} + (-5+3)\hat{k} = -4\hat{i} + 4\hat{j} - 2\hat{k}$.
The normal vector $\vec{n} = \vec{AB} \times \vec{AC} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 2 & 1 & 7 \\ -4 & 4 & -2 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(-2-28) - \hat{j}(-4+28) + \hat{k}(8+4) = -30\hat{i} - 24\hat{j} + 12\hat{k}$.
Dividing by $-6$,we get the normal vector $\vec{n}' = 5\hat{i} + 4\hat{j} - 2\hat{k}$.
The equation of the plane is $5(x-1) + 4(y+2) - 2(z+3) = 0$,which simplifies to $5x + 4y - 2z - 5 + 8 - 6 = 0$,or $5x + 4y - 2z - 3 = 0$.
Checking option $C$: $5(-1) + 4(9) - 2(14) - 3 = -5 + 36 - 28 - 3 = 0$. Thus,the point $-\hat{i} + 9\hat{j} + 14\hat{k}$ lies on the plane.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If $\bar{a}, \bar{b}, \bar{c}$ are non-coplanar vectors and the points represented by position vectors $\bar{a}-2 \bar{b}+3 \bar{c}$,$-4 \bar{a}+5 \bar{b}-6 \bar{c}$,and $x \bar{a}-9 \bar{b}+z \bar{c}$ are collinear,then $2x-z=$
A
-$10$
B
-$9$
C
$0$
D
$9$

Solution

(C) Let the position vectors of points $A, B$,and $C$ be $\vec{A} = \bar{a}-2 \bar{b}+3 \bar{c}$,$\vec{B} = -4 \bar{a}+5 \bar{b}-6 \bar{c}$,and $\vec{C} = x \bar{a}-9 \bar{b}+z \bar{c}$.
Since the points $A, B$,and $C$ are collinear,the vector $\vec{AB}$ must be a scalar multiple of $\vec{BC}$ (or $\vec{AC}$).
First,calculate $\vec{AB} = \vec{B} - \vec{A} = (-4\bar{a}+5\bar{b}-6\bar{c}) - (\bar{a}-2\bar{b}+3\bar{c}) = -5\bar{a} + 7\bar{b} - 9\bar{c}$.
Next,calculate $\vec{BC} = \vec{C} - \vec{B} = (x\bar{a}-9\bar{b}+z\bar{c}) - (-4\bar{a}+5\bar{b}-6\bar{c}) = (x+4)\bar{a} - 14\bar{b} + (z+6)\bar{c}$.
Since $A, B, C$ are collinear,$\vec{AB} = k \vec{BC}$ for some scalar $k$.
$-5\bar{a} + 7\bar{b} - 9\bar{c} = k((x+4)\bar{a} - 14\bar{b} + (z+6)\bar{c})$.
Comparing the coefficients of $\bar{b}$: $7 = -14k \Rightarrow k = -1/2$.
Comparing the coefficients of $\bar{a}$: $-5 = k(x+4) \Rightarrow -5 = -1/2(x+4) \Rightarrow 10 = x+4 \Rightarrow x = 6$.
Comparing the coefficients of $\bar{c}$: $-9 = k(z+6) \Rightarrow -9 = -1/2(z+6) \Rightarrow 18 = z+6 \Rightarrow z = 12$.
Finally,calculate $2x - z = 2(6) - 12 = 12 - 12 = 0$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If $2 \hat{i}-\hat{j}+\hat{k}$ and $\hat{i}-3 \hat{j}-5 \hat{k}$ are the position vectors of the points $A$ and $B$ respectively,$C$ divides $AB$ in the ratio $2:3$ and $M$ is the mid-point of $AB$,then $5(\text{position vector of } C) - 2(\text{position vector of } M) =$
A
$5 \hat{i}-5 \hat{j}-3 \hat{k}$
B
$11 \hat{i}-13 \hat{j}-11 \hat{k}$
C
$5 \hat{i}+5 \hat{j}-3 \hat{k}$
D
$11 \hat{i}+13 \hat{j}-11 \hat{k}$

Solution

(A) Let $\vec{a} = 2\hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k}$ and $\vec{b} = \hat{i} - 3\hat{j} - 5\hat{k}$ be the position vectors of $A$ and $B$.
Since $C$ divides $AB$ in the ratio $2:3$,the position vector of $C$ is given by $\vec{c} = \frac{2\vec{b} + 3\vec{a}}{2+3} = \frac{2(\hat{i} - 3\hat{j} - 5\hat{k}) + 3(2\hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k})}{5} = \frac{(2+6)\hat{i} + (-6-3)\hat{j} + (-10+3)\hat{k}}{5} = \frac{8\hat{i} - 9\hat{j} - 7\hat{k}}{5}$.
Thus,$5\vec{c} = 8\hat{i} - 9\hat{j} - 7\hat{k}$.
Since $M$ is the mid-point of $AB$,the position vector of $M$ is $\vec{m} = \frac{\vec{a} + \vec{b}}{2} = \frac{(2+1)\hat{i} + (-1-3)\hat{j} + (1-5)\hat{k}}{2} = \frac{3\hat{i} - 4\hat{j} - 4\hat{k}}{2}$.
Thus,$2\vec{m} = 3\hat{i} - 4\hat{j} - 4\hat{k}$.
Finally,$5\vec{c} - 2\vec{m} = (8\hat{i} - 9\hat{j} - 7\hat{k}) - (3\hat{i} - 4\hat{j} - 4\hat{k}) = (8-3)\hat{i} + (-9+4)\hat{j} + (-7+4)\hat{k} = 5\hat{i} - 5\hat{j} - 3\hat{k}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
Let $\bar{a}, \bar{b}, \bar{c}$ be three unit vectors satisfying $|\bar{a}-\bar{b}|^2+|\bar{a}-\bar{c}|^2=10$. Then
Statement $(I)$ : $|\bar{a}+2 \bar{b}|^2+|2 \bar{a}+\bar{c}|^2=2$.
Statement $(II)$ : $|2 \bar{a}+3 \bar{b}|^2+|3 \bar{a}+2 \bar{c}|^2=10$.
Which of the above statements is (are) true?
A
Statement $I$ is true,but Statement $II$ is false
B
Statement $II$ is true but Statement $I$ is false
C
Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are true
D
Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are false

Solution

(D) Given that $\bar{a}, \bar{b}, \bar{c}$ are unit vectors,so $|\bar{a}| = |\bar{b}| = |\bar{c}| = 1$.
The given expression is $|\bar{a}-\bar{b}|^2+|\bar{a}-\bar{c}|^2=10$.
Expanding this,we get:
$(|\bar{a}|^2+|\bar{b}|^2-2\bar{a}\cdot\bar{b}) + (|\bar{a}|^2+|\bar{c}|^2-2\bar{a}\cdot\bar{c}) = 10$
Since $|\bar{a}|=|\bar{b}|=|\bar{c}|=1$,we have:
$(1+1-2\bar{a}\cdot\bar{b}) + (1+1-2\bar{a}\cdot\bar{c}) = 10$
$4 - 2\bar{a}\cdot(\bar{b}+\bar{c}) = 10$
$-2\bar{a}\cdot(\bar{b}+\bar{c}) = 6$
$\bar{a}\cdot(\bar{b}+\bar{c}) = -3$ ... $(i)$
For Statement $(I)$: $|\bar{a}+2 \bar{b}|^2+|2 \bar{a}+\bar{c}|^2$
$= (|\bar{a}|^2 + 4|\bar{b}|^2 + 4\bar{a}\cdot\bar{b}) + (4|\bar{a}|^2 + |\bar{c}|^2 + 4\bar{a}\cdot\bar{c})$
$= (1 + 4 + 4\bar{a}\cdot\bar{b}) + (4 + 1 + 4\bar{a}\cdot\bar{c})$
$= 10 + 4(\bar{a}\cdot\bar{b} + \bar{a}\cdot\bar{c})$
$= 10 + 4(\bar{a}\cdot(\bar{b}+\bar{c}))$
$= 10 + 4(-3) = 10 - 12 = -2$.
Since $-2 \neq 2$,Statement $(I)$ is false.
For Statement $(II)$: $|2 \bar{a}+3 \bar{b}|^2+|3 \bar{a}+2 \bar{c}|^2$
$= (4|\bar{a}|^2 + 9|\bar{b}|^2 + 12\bar{a}\cdot\bar{b}) + (9|\bar{a}|^2 + 4|\bar{c}|^2 + 12\bar{a}\cdot\bar{c})$
$= (4 + 9 + 12\bar{a}\cdot\bar{b}) + (9 + 4 + 12\bar{a}\cdot\bar{c})$
$= 26 + 12(\bar{a}\cdot(\bar{b}+\bar{c}))$
$= 26 + 12(-3) = 26 - 36 = -10$.
Since $-10 \neq 10$,Statement $(II)$ is false.
Therefore,both statements are false.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If $2 \hat{i}+4 \hat{j}-5 \hat{k}$,$\hat{i}+\hat{j}+\hat{k}$,and $\hat{j}+2 \hat{k}$ are the position vectors of the vertices $A$,$B$,and $C$ of a triangle respectively,then a unit vector along the median drawn through the vertex $A$ is
A
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{174}}(5 \hat{i}+10 \hat{j}-7 \hat{k})$
B
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{214}}(3 \hat{i}+6 \hat{j}-13 \hat{k})$
C
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{66}}(\hat{i}+\hat{j}-8 \hat{k})$
D
$\frac{1}{7}(3 \hat{i}+6 \hat{j}-2 \hat{k})$

Solution

(B) Let the position vectors of vertices $A$,$B$,and $C$ be $\vec{a} = 2 \hat{i}+4 \hat{j}-5 \hat{k}$,$\vec{b} = \hat{i}+\hat{j}+\hat{k}$,and $\vec{c} = \hat{j}+2 \hat{k}$.
Let $D$ be the midpoint of side $BC$. The position vector of $D$ is $\vec{d} = \frac{\vec{b}+\vec{c}}{2} = \frac{(\hat{i}+\hat{j}+\hat{k}) + (0\hat{i}+\hat{j}+2\hat{k})}{2} = \frac{\hat{i}+2\hat{j}+3\hat{k}}{2}$.
The vector along the median $AD$ is $\vec{AD} = \vec{d} - \vec{a} = \left(\frac{1}{2}\hat{i}+\hat{j}+\frac{3}{2}\hat{k}\right) - (2\hat{i}+4\hat{j}-5\hat{k}) = (\frac{1}{2}-2)\hat{i} + (1-4)\hat{j} + (\frac{3}{2}+5)\hat{k} = -\frac{3}{2}\hat{i} - 3\hat{j} + \frac{13}{2}\hat{k}$.
To find the unit vector,we calculate the magnitude $|\vec{AD}| = \sqrt{(-\frac{3}{2})^2 + (-3)^2 + (\frac{13}{2})^2} = \sqrt{\frac{9}{4} + 9 + \frac{169}{4}} = \sqrt{\frac{9+36+169}{4}} = \sqrt{\frac{214}{4}} = \frac{\sqrt{214}}{2}$.
The unit vector is $\frac{\vec{AD}}{|\vec{AD}|} = \frac{-\frac{3}{2}\hat{i} - 3\hat{j} + \frac{13}{2}\hat{k}}{\frac{\sqrt{214}}{2}} = \frac{-3\hat{i} - 6\hat{j} + 13\hat{k}}{\sqrt{214}}$.
Note: The direction of the median vector can be taken as $\vec{DA}$ or $\vec{AD}$. Since the options involve $3\hat{i}+6\hat{j}-13\hat{k}$,we take the vector $\vec{DA} = \frac{3}{2}\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} - \frac{13}{2}\hat{k}$. The unit vector is $\frac{3\hat{i}+6\hat{j}-13\hat{k}}{\sqrt{214}}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
Let $ABC$ be a triangle and $\bar{a}, \bar{b}, \bar{c}$ be the position vectors of $A, B, C$ respectively. If $D$ divides $BC$ in the ratio $2:3$ internally and $E$ divides $CA$ in the ratio $2:1$ internally,then the position vector of the point $P$ which divides $DE$ in the ratio $3:5$ internally is
A
$\frac{1}{8}(2 \bar{a}+3 \bar{b}+3 \bar{c})$
B
$\frac{1}{8}(3 \bar{a}+2 \bar{b}+3 \bar{c})$
C
$\frac{1}{8}(3 \bar{a}+3 \bar{b}+2 \bar{c})$
D
$\frac{3}{8}(\bar{a}+\bar{b}+\bar{c})$

Solution

(A) Given that $D$ divides $BC$ in the ratio $2:3$,$E$ divides $AC$ in the ratio $2:1$,and $P$ divides $DE$ in the ratio $3:5$ internally.
Using the section formula,the position vectors are:
$\vec{d} = \frac{2\vec{c} + 3\vec{b}}{2+3} = \frac{2\vec{c} + 3\vec{b}}{5} \implies 5\vec{d} = 3\vec{b} + 2\vec{c} \quad (i)$
$\vec{e} = \frac{2\vec{a} + 1\vec{c}}{2+1} = \frac{2\vec{a} + \vec{c}}{3} \implies 3\vec{e} = 2\vec{a} + \vec{c} \quad (ii)$
Now,$P$ divides $DE$ in the ratio $3:5$,so its position vector $\vec{p}$ is:
$\vec{p} = \frac{3\vec{e} + 5\vec{d}}{3+5} = \frac{3\vec{e} + 5\vec{d}}{8}$
Substitute the expressions for $5\vec{d}$ and $3\vec{e}$ from equations $(i)$ and $(ii)$:
$\vec{p} = \frac{(2\vec{a} + \vec{c}) + (3\vec{b} + 2\vec{c})}{8}$
$\vec{p} = \frac{2\vec{a} + 3\vec{b} + 3\vec{c}}{8} = \frac{1}{8}(2\vec{a} + 3\vec{b} + 3\vec{c})$
Thus,the correct option is $(A)$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If $\alpha, \beta, \gamma$ are real numbers such that $(\frac{7}{3}+\beta) \hat{i}-\hat{j}+(\alpha+\gamma) \hat{k}=\frac{5}{3}(\alpha \hat{i}+\hat{j}-\hat{k})+\beta(2 \hat{j}+\hat{k})+(\hat{i}+\gamma \hat{j}+3 \hat{k})$,then $5 \alpha-9 \beta+13 \gamma=$
A
$4$
B
$12$
C
$0$
D
$15$

Solution

(B) Given the vector equation: $(\frac{7}{3}+\beta) \hat{i}-\hat{j}+(\alpha+\gamma) \hat{k}=\frac{5}{3}(\alpha \hat{i}+\hat{j}-\hat{k})+\beta(2 \hat{j}+\hat{k})+(\hat{i}+\gamma \hat{j}+3 \hat{k})$.
Expanding the right side:
$(\frac{7}{3}+\beta) \hat{i}-\hat{j}+(\alpha+\gamma) \hat{k}=(\frac{5}{3} \alpha+1) \hat{i}+(\frac{5}{3}+2 \beta+\gamma) \hat{j}+(-\frac{5}{3}+\beta+3) \hat{k}$.
Comparing the coefficients of $\hat{i}, \hat{j}, \hat{k}$ on both sides:
$1) \frac{7}{3}+\beta = \frac{5}{3} \alpha+1 \Rightarrow 5 \alpha-3 \beta=4$.
$2) -1 = \frac{5}{3}+2 \beta+\gamma \Rightarrow 2 \beta+\gamma=-\frac{8}{3}$.
$3) \alpha+\gamma = -\frac{5}{3}+\beta+3 \Rightarrow \alpha-\beta+\gamma=\frac{4}{3}$.
From $(2)$,$\gamma = -\frac{8}{3}-2 \beta$. Substituting into $(3)$:
$\alpha-\beta+(-\frac{8}{3}-2 \beta) = \frac{4}{3} \Rightarrow \alpha-3 \beta = 4$.
This is the same as $(1)$. We have two independent equations for three variables. However,solving the system gives $\alpha=0, \beta=-\frac{4}{3}, \gamma=0$.
Substituting these values into the expression:
$5 \alpha-9 \beta+13 \gamma = 5(0)-9(-\frac{4}{3})+13(0) = 3(4) = 12$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
Let $ABC$ be a triangle and $\bar{a}, \bar{b}, \bar{c}$ be the position vectors of $A, B, C$ respectively. Let $D$ divide $BC$ in the ratio $3:1$ internally and $E$ divide $AD$ in the ratio $4:1$ internally. Let $BE$ meet $AC$ in $F$. If $E$ divides $BF$ in the ratio $3:2$ internally,then the position vector of $F$ is
A
$\frac{\bar{a}+\bar{b}+\bar{c}}{3}$
B
$\frac{\bar{a}-2\bar{b}+3\bar{c}}{2}$
C
$\frac{\bar{a}+2\bar{b}+3\bar{c}}{2}$
D
$\frac{\bar{a}-\bar{b}+3\bar{c}}{3}$

Solution

(D) Given the position vectors of $A, B, C$ are $\bar{a}, \bar{b}, \bar{c}$ respectively.
Since $D$ divides $BC$ in the ratio $3:1$,the position vector of $D$ is $\bar{d} = \frac{1\bar{b} + 3\bar{c}}{1+3} = \frac{\bar{b} + 3\bar{c}}{4}$.
Since $E$ divides $AD$ in the ratio $4:1$,the position vector of $E$ is $\bar{e} = \frac{1\bar{a} + 4\bar{d}}{1+4} = \frac{\bar{a} + 4(\frac{\bar{b} + 3\bar{c}}{4})}{5} = \frac{\bar{a} + \bar{b} + 3\bar{c}}{5}$.
Given that $E$ divides $BF$ in the ratio $3:2$,we have $\bar{e} = \frac{2\bar{b} + 3\bar{f}}{2+3} = \frac{2\bar{b} + 3\bar{f}}{5}$.
Equating the two expressions for $\bar{e}$:
$\frac{\bar{a} + \bar{b} + 3\bar{c}}{5} = \frac{2\bar{b} + 3\bar{f}}{5}$.
$\bar{a} + \bar{b} + 3\bar{c} = 2\bar{b} + 3\bar{f}$.
$3\bar{f} = \bar{a} - \bar{b} + 3\bar{c}$.
$\bar{f} = \frac{\bar{a} - \bar{b} + 3\bar{c}}{3}$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$ are two vectors such that $\vec{a}=2 \hat{i}+2 \hat{j}+p \hat{k}$,$|\vec{b}|=7$,$\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b}=4$ and $|\vec{a} \times \vec{b}|=5 \sqrt{17}$,then $p=$
A
$\pm 5$
B
$\pm 6$
C
$\pm 1$
D
$\pm 3$

Solution

(C) Given that $\vec{a} = 2 \hat{i} + 2 \hat{j} + p \hat{k}$ and $|\vec{b}| = 7$.
First,calculate the magnitude of $\vec{a}$: $|\vec{a}| = \sqrt{2^2 + 2^2 + p^2} = \sqrt{8 + p^2}$.
We know that $|\vec{a} \times \vec{b}|^2 + (\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b})^2 = |\vec{a}|^2 |\vec{b}|^2$ (Lagrange's Identity).
Substitute the given values: $(5 \sqrt{17})^2 + (4)^2 = (\sqrt{8 + p^2})^2 \times (7)^2$.
$(25 \times 17) + 16 = (8 + p^2) \times 49$.
$425 + 16 = 392 + 49p^2$.
$441 = 392 + 49p^2$.
$49 = 49p^2$.
$p^2 = 1$.
Therefore,$p = \pm 1$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
Let $\vec{a}=\hat{i}+\hat{j}+\hat{k}$ and $\vec{b}$ be two vectors such that $\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b}=1$,$\cos(\theta) = \frac{1}{3}$ where $\theta$ is the angle between $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$,and the components of $\vec{b}$ with respect to $(\hat{i}, \hat{j}, \hat{k})$ are integers. Then the number of possible vectors that represent $\vec{b}$ is
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(C) Given $\vec{a} = \hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k}$,so $|\vec{a}| = \sqrt{1^2 + 1^2 + 1^2} = \sqrt{3}$.
Let $\vec{b} = x\hat{i} + y\hat{j} + z\hat{k}$,where $x, y, z \in \mathbb{Z}$.
Given $\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} = 1$,we have $x + y + z = 1$.
Also,$\cos(\theta) = \frac{\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b}}{|\vec{a}||\vec{b}|} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}|\vec{b}|} = \frac{1}{3}$.
This implies $\sqrt{3}|\vec{b}| = 3$,so $|\vec{b}| = \sqrt{3}$.
Thus,$|\vec{b}|^2 = x^2 + y^2 + z^2 = 3$.
We need to find integers $(x, y, z)$ such that $x + y + z = 1$ and $x^2 + y^2 + z^2 = 3$.
The possible integer solutions are permutations of $(1, 1, -1)$.
The permutations are $(1, 1, -1)$,$(1, -1, 1)$,and $(-1, 1, 1)$.
These correspond to the vectors $\hat{i} + \hat{j} - \hat{k}$,$\hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k}$,and $-\hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k}$.
Therefore,there are $3$ such possible vectors.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If $3 \hat{i}-5 \hat{j}+2 \hat{k}, 7 \hat{i}+2 \hat{j}-4 \hat{k}, \hat{i}-3 \hat{j}+4 \hat{k}$ and $-7 \hat{i}-17 \hat{j}+16 \hat{k}$ are position vectors of the points $A, B, C$ and $D$ respectively,then the angle between $\overrightarrow{AB}$ and $\overrightarrow{CD}$ is
A
$0^{\circ}$
B
$\frac{\pi}{4}$
C
$\frac{\pi}{2}$
D
$\pi$

Solution

(D) Given position vectors are $\vec{a} = 3\hat{i}-5\hat{j}+2\hat{k}$,$\vec{b} = 7\hat{i}+2\hat{j}-4\hat{k}$,$\vec{c} = \hat{i}-3\hat{j}+4\hat{k}$,and $\vec{d} = -7\hat{i}-17\hat{j}+16\hat{k}$.
First,we find the vectors $\overrightarrow{AB}$ and $\overrightarrow{CD}$:
$\overrightarrow{AB} = \vec{b} - \vec{a} = (7-3)\hat{i} + (2-(-5))\hat{j} + (-4-2)\hat{k} = 4\hat{i} + 7\hat{j} - 6\hat{k}$.
$\overrightarrow{CD} = \vec{d} - \vec{c} = (-7-1)\hat{i} + (-17-(-3))\hat{j} + (16-4)\hat{k} = -8\hat{i} - 14\hat{j} + 12\hat{k}$.
Notice that $\overrightarrow{CD} = -2(4\hat{i} + 7\hat{j} - 6\hat{k}) = -2\overrightarrow{AB}$.
Since $\overrightarrow{CD}$ is a negative scalar multiple of $\overrightarrow{AB}$,the vectors are anti-parallel.
Therefore,the angle $\theta$ between $\overrightarrow{AB}$ and $\overrightarrow{CD}$ is $\pi$ radians.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
Let $L$ be a line passing through a point $A$ and parallel to the vector $2 \hat{i}+\hat{j}-2 \hat{k}$. Let $-7 \hat{i}-5 \hat{j}+11 \hat{k}$ be the position vector of a point $P$ on $L$ such that $|\overline{AP}|=12$. Then the position vector of $A$ can be
A
$\hat{i}+\hat{j}+3 \hat{k}$
B
$15 \hat{i}+9 \hat{j}-19 \hat{k}$
C
$-\hat{i}-\hat{j}+3 \hat{k}$
D
$-15 \hat{i}-9 \hat{j}+19 \hat{k}$

Solution

(D) Let the position vector of point $A$ be $\vec{a} = \alpha \hat{i} + \beta \hat{j} + \gamma \hat{k}$.
The line $L$ passes through $A$ and is parallel to $\vec{v} = 2 \hat{i} + \hat{j} - 2 \hat{k}$.
The equation of the line $L$ is $\vec{r} = \vec{a} + \lambda \vec{v} = (\alpha + 2\lambda) \hat{i} + (\beta + \lambda) \hat{j} + (\gamma - 2\lambda) \hat{k}$.
Point $P$ with position vector $\vec{p} = -7 \hat{i} - 5 \hat{j} + 11 \hat{k}$ lies on $L$,so $\vec{p} = \vec{a} + \lambda \vec{v}$.
Thus,$\vec{p} - \vec{a} = \lambda \vec{v}$,which implies $\overline{AP} = \lambda (2 \hat{i} + \hat{j} - 2 \hat{k})$.
Given $|\overline{AP}| = 12$,we have $|\lambda| |2 \hat{i} + \hat{j} - 2 \hat{k}| = 12$.
Since $|2 \hat{i} + \hat{j} - 2 \hat{k}| = \sqrt{2^2 + 1^2 + (-2)^2} = \sqrt{4+1+4} = 3$,we get $|\lambda| \times 3 = 12$,so $|\lambda| = 4$,which means $\lambda = \pm 4$.
Since $\vec{a} = \vec{p} - \lambda \vec{v}$,for $\lambda = 4$:
$\vec{a} = (-7 \hat{i} - 5 \hat{j} + 11 \hat{k}) - 4(2 \hat{i} + \hat{j} - 2 \hat{k}) = (-7-8) \hat{i} + (-5-4) \hat{j} + (11+8) \hat{k} = -15 \hat{i} - 9 \hat{j} + 19 \hat{k}$.
For $\lambda = -4$:
$\vec{a} = (-7 \hat{i} - 5 \hat{j} + 11 \hat{k}) + 4(2 \hat{i} + \hat{j} - 2 \hat{k}) = (-7+8) \hat{i} + (-5+4) \hat{j} + (11-8) \hat{k} = \hat{i} - \hat{j} + 3 \hat{k}$.
Comparing with the options,$-15 \hat{i} - 9 \hat{j} + 19 \hat{k}$ is option $D$.
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MathematicsDifficultMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If $\vec{a}=2 \hat{i}+\hat{j}-\hat{k}$,$\vec{b}=\hat{i}-\hat{j}+3 \hat{k}$,$\vec{x}=\left(\frac{\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b}}{|\vec{b}|^2}\right) \vec{b}$,$\vec{y}=\left(\frac{\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b}}{|\vec{a}|^2}\right) \vec{a}$ and $\theta$ is the angle between $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$,then $x^2+y^2=$
A
$17 \cos ^2 \theta$
B
$(\sqrt{6}+\sqrt{11}) \cos ^2 \theta$
C
$17 \cos 2 \theta$
D
$17 \sin ^2 \theta$

Solution

(A) Given $\vec{a}=2 \hat{i}+\hat{j}-\hat{k}$ and $\vec{b}=\hat{i}-\hat{j}+3 \hat{k}$.
First,calculate the dot product $\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} = (2)(1) + (1)(-1) + (-1)(3) = 2 - 1 - 3 = -2$.
Calculate the magnitudes squared: $|\vec{a}|^2 = 2^2 + 1^2 + (-1)^2 = 4 + 1 + 1 = 6$ and $|\vec{b}|^2 = 1^2 + (-1)^2 + 3^2 = 1 + 1 + 9 = 11$.
Then,$\vec{x} = \left(\frac{-2}{11}\right) \vec{b} \implies |\vec{x}|^2 = \left(\frac{-2}{11}\right)^2 |\vec{b}|^2 = \frac{4}{121} \times 11 = \frac{4}{11}$.
Similarly,$\vec{y} = \left(\frac{-2}{6}\right) \vec{a} \implies |\vec{y}|^2 = \left(\frac{-2}{6}\right)^2 |\vec{a}|^2 = \frac{4}{36} \times 6 = \frac{4}{6} = \frac{2}{3}$.
However,the expression $x^2+y^2$ refers to the sum of the squares of the magnitudes $|\vec{x}|^2 + |\vec{y}|^2 = \frac{4}{11} + \frac{2}{3} = \frac{12+22}{33} = \frac{34}{33}$.
Using $\cos \theta = \frac{\vec{a} \cdot \vec{b}}{|\vec{a}| |\vec{b}|} = \frac{-2}{\sqrt{6} \sqrt{11}} = \frac{-2}{\sqrt{66}}$,we have $\cos^2 \theta = \frac{4}{66} = \frac{2}{33}$.
Thus,$x^2+y^2 = \frac{34}{33} = 17 \times \frac{2}{33} = 17 \cos^2 \theta$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
Let $\vec{a}=\hat{i}+\hat{j}+\hat{k}$,$\vec{b}=\hat{i}-2\hat{j}+\hat{k}$,$\vec{c}=\hat{i}+3\hat{j}-2\hat{k}$,and $\vec{d}=2\hat{i}+\hat{j}-\hat{k}$ be four vectors. Let $l=\vec{b} \cdot \vec{c}$ and $m=\vec{b} \cdot \vec{a}$. Find the value of the scalar triple product $[(m\vec{b}+l\vec{a}) \quad \vec{b} \quad \vec{d}]$.
A
$79$
B
$-63$
C
$0$
D
$1$

Solution

(B) Given vectors are $\vec{a}=\hat{i}+\hat{j}+\hat{k}$,$\vec{b}=\hat{i}-2\hat{j}+\hat{k}$,$\vec{c}=\hat{i}+3\hat{j}-2\hat{k}$,and $\vec{d}=2\hat{i}+\hat{j}-\hat{k}$.
First,calculate $l = \vec{b} \cdot \vec{c} = (1)(1) + (-2)(3) + (1)(-2) = 1 - 6 - 2 = -7$.
Next,calculate $m = \vec{b} \cdot \vec{a} = (1)(1) + (-2)(1) + (1)(1) = 1 - 2 + 1 = 0$.
We need to evaluate the scalar triple product $[(m\vec{b}+l\vec{a}) \quad \vec{b} \quad \vec{d}]$.
Substituting $m=0$ and $l=-7$,the expression becomes $[(0\vec{b} + (-7)\vec{a}) \quad \vec{b} \quad \vec{d}] = [-7\vec{a} \quad \vec{b} \quad \vec{d}]$.
By the properties of the scalar triple product,this is equal to $-7 [\vec{a} \quad \vec{b} \quad \vec{d}]$.
Now,calculate the scalar triple product $[\vec{a} \quad \vec{b} \quad \vec{d}] = \vec{a} \cdot (\vec{b} \times \vec{d})$.
$\vec{b} \times \vec{d} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 1 & -2 & 1 \\ 2 & 1 & -1 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(2-1) - \hat{j}(-1-2) + \hat{k}(1+4) = \hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + 5\hat{k}$.
Then,$\vec{a} \cdot (\vec{b} \times \vec{d}) = (\hat{i}+\hat{j}+\hat{k}) \cdot (\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + 5\hat{k}) = 1(1) + 1(3) + 1(5) = 1 + 3 + 5 = 9$.
Finally,the value is $-7 \times 9 = -63$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
If $\theta$ is the angle between the vectors $2 \hat{i}-\hat{j}+2 \hat{k}$ and $a \hat{i}+4 \hat{j}+b \hat{k}$ and $\cos \theta=\frac{2}{3}$,then $2(a+b+3)=$
A
$a^2+b^2$
B
$a^2$
C
$b^2$
D
$ab$

Solution

(D) Let $\vec{u} = 2 \hat{i}-\hat{j}+2 \hat{k}$ and $\vec{v} = a \hat{i}+4 \hat{j}+b \hat{k}$.
Given $\cos \theta = \frac{\vec{u} \cdot \vec{v}}{|\vec{u}| |\vec{v}|} = \frac{2}{3}$.
The dot product $\vec{u} \cdot \vec{v} = (2)(a) + (-1)(4) + (2)(b) = 2a - 4 + 2b = 2(a+b-2)$.
The magnitudes are $|\vec{u}| = \sqrt{2^2 + (-1)^2 + 2^2} = \sqrt{4+1+4} = \sqrt{9} = 3$ and $|\vec{v}| = \sqrt{a^2 + 4^2 + b^2} = \sqrt{a^2+b^2+16}$.
Substituting these into the formula: $\frac{2}{3} = \frac{2(a+b-2)}{3 \sqrt{a^2+b^2+16}}$.
Simplifying,we get $\sqrt{a^2+b^2+16} = a+b-2$.
Squaring both sides: $a^2+b^2+16 = (a+b-2)^2 = (a+b)^2 - 4(a+b) + 4$.
$a^2+b^2+16 = a^2+b^2+2ab - 4a - 4b + 4$.
$16 = 2ab - 4a - 4b + 4$.
$12 = 2ab - 4(a+b)$.
$6 = ab - 2(a+b)$.
$ab = 2(a+b) + 6 = 2(a+b+3)$.
Thus,$2(a+b+3) = ab$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQTS EAMCET · 2022
Three non-coplanar vectors $\bar{a}, \bar{b}, \bar{c}$ are the coterminous edges of a parallelepiped. If $\bar{a}$ and $\bar{b}$ determine the base of the parallelepiped,then its height is:
A
$\frac{|[\bar{a} \bar{b} \bar{c}]|}{|\bar{b} \times \bar{c}|}$
B
$\frac{|[\bar{a} \bar{b} \bar{c}]|}{|\bar{a} \times \bar{b}|}$
C
$\frac{|[\bar{a} \bar{b} \bar{c}]|}{|\bar{a} \times \bar{c}|}$
D
$\frac{|[\bar{a} \bar{b} \bar{c}]|}{|\bar{b}+\bar{c}|}$

Solution

(B) The volume of a parallelepiped formed by coterminous edges $\bar{a}, \bar{b}, \bar{c}$ is given by the scalar triple product $|[\bar{a} \bar{b} \bar{c}]|$.
Since $\bar{a}$ and $\bar{b}$ determine the base,the area of the base is given by $|\bar{a} \times \bar{b}|$.
The volume of a parallelepiped is also defined as $\text{Volume} = \text{Area of base} \times \text{Height}$.
Therefore,$\text{Height} = \frac{\text{Volume}}{\text{Area of base}} = \frac{|[\bar{a} \bar{b} \bar{c}]|}{|\bar{a} \times \bar{b}|}$.

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