Engineering Mathematics -I - B. Tech. Ist Semester Examination, 2024

2024Semester 2Civil-CAEnd Semester
Bihar Engineering University, Patna
B. Tech. Ist Semester Examination, 2024

Engineering Mathematics -I

Time: 03 HoursCode: 100102Full Marks: 70

Instructions:

  1. The marks are indicated in the right-hand margin.
  2. There are NINE questions in this paper.
  3. Attempt FIVE questions in all.
  4. Question No. 1 is compulsory.
Q.1 Choose the correct option the following (Any seven question only):[14]
  1. Which operation is not an elementary row operation?

    1. Swapping two rows
    2. Adding a multiple of one row to another
    3. Multiplying a row by zero.
    4. Multiplying a row by a non-zero constant
  2. The rank of a matrix is:

    1. Number of non-zero rows in echelon form
    2. Number of columns
    3. Number of rows
    4. None above
  3. The inverse of a matrix using Gauss-Jordan:

    1. only determinant calculation
    2. Reducing matrix to diagonal form
    3. Augmenting with identity matrix and applying row operations
    4. None of the above
  4. A matrix is diagonalizable:

    1. It has repeated eigenvalues only
    2. It is symmetric
    3. It has a full set of linearly independent eigenvectors
    4. It is square
  5. A matrix is similar to a diagonal matrix if:

    1. It has complex entries
    2. It has n linearly independent eigenvectors
    3. It is invertible
    4. None of the above
  6. A function is Riemann integrable if:

    1. It is continuous
    2. It has infinite discontinuities
    3. It is discontinuous everywhere
    4. None of the above
  7. Jacobian is:

    1. A scalar
    2. A vector
    3. A matrix of partial derivatives
    4. A function
  8. Taylor's expansion for multivariable function includes:

    1. Only first order terms
    2. Only second order
    3. All orders
    4. Only constant term
  9. Change of variables in double integral involves:

    1. Matrix algebra
    2. Laplace transforms
    3. Jacobian
    4. Only constant term
  10. Triple integral over a region gives:

    1. Area
    2. Length
    3. Volume
    4. Angle
Q.2 Solve both questions :[14]
  1. What is the difference between a vector space and a subspace? Illustrate with examples.

  2. Define and explain rank, row space, and column space of a matrix with examples.

Q.3 Solve both questions :[14]
  1. Explain the Cayley-Hamilton Theorem and verify it for a 2x2 matrix.

  2. Define and compute the Jacobian for transformation \( x = u + v \) of \( u - v \).

Q.4 Solve both questions :[14]
  1. Explain the Gauss-Jordan method for finding the inverse of a matrix with an example.

  2. Define Hermitian, Skew-Hermitian, and Unitary matrices. Provide examples for each.

Q.5 Solve both questions :[14]
  1. Explain and prove the Rank-Nullity theorem.

  2. Describe the method of finding eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a matrix.

Q.6 Solve both questions :[14]
  1. State and prove Rolle's Theorem with a graphical example.

  2. Define Beta and Gamma functions. Derive the relation between them.

Q.7 Solve both questions :[14]
  1. Derive the Taylor series for a function of two variables.

  2. Solve a maxima-ratum problem using second derivative test.

Q.8 Solve both questions :[14]
  1. Evaluate a double integral to find area under a curve.

  2. Convert a double integral into polar coordinates and evaluate.

Q.9 Write short notes on any two of the following:[14]
    • Properties of Eigen vectors
    • Riemann Integration & Riemann Sum
    • Application to area and volume using double and triple integral
    • Scalar and vector fields