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Department of Mathematics
Matrices & Calculus: Question Bank
UNIT -1 (MATRICES)
PART – A (TWO MARKS)
S. No. Questions BT Level
1 If −2, 3, 6 are the Eigen values matrix A, then find the Eigen values of 𝐴−1 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐴𝑇 . Remember
2 If 2, −1, −3 are the Eigen values matrix A, then find the Eigen values of 𝐴2 − 2𝐼 . Remember
3 If λ is an eigen value of a matrix A, then prove that λ2 is an eigen value of 𝐴2 . Remember
2 2 1
If two eigenvalues of the matrix A= [1 3 1] are equal to 1 each, find the eigenvalue of
4 Remember
1 2 2
𝐴−1 .

The eigenvalues and the corresponding eigenvectors of a 2x2 matrix is given by λ1 =8;
5 1 1 Remember
𝑥1 =[ ] and λ1 =4; 𝑥1 =[ ]. Find the corresponding matrix.
1 −1

Write down the matrix and classify the nature for the following quadratic form 2𝑥12 −
6 Remember
2𝑥22 + 4𝑥32 + 2𝑥1 𝑥2 − 6𝑥1 𝑥3 + 6𝑥2 𝑥3 .

7 Classify the rank, index, signature and nature of the quadratic form 𝑥12 + 5𝑥22 + 𝑥32 Understand

8 Classify the nature of the quadratic form 𝑥12 + 2𝑥22 . Understand

1 1 3
If x = [-1,0, 1]T is the eigen vector of the matrix A= [1 5 1], then find the corresponding
9 3 1 1 Remember
eigen value.

10 Define Cayley Hamilton theorem. Remember

11 Explain the uses of Cayley Hamilton theorem. Understand
3 1 4
12 If A= [0 2 6] then find the eigen values of A-1. Remember
0 0 5
8 −6 2
13 If 3 and 5 are the two Eigen values of𝐴 = [−6 7 −4] then find |𝐴| Remember
2 −4 3

𝟕 𝟒 −𝟒
14 One of the Eigen value of [𝟒 −𝟖 −𝟏] is -9. Find the other two Eigen values. Remember
𝟒 −𝟏 −𝟖

15 If the Eigen value of the matrix 3x3 are 2,3,1 then find the Eigen value of adjoint of A. Remember
16 If the sum of two Eigen values and trace of a 3x3 matrix A are equal, find the value of |A|. Remember
PART – B (8 MARKS / 16 MARKS)

S. No. Questions BT Level

1 0 0
Find the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of the given matrix A= [0 3 −1].
1 Remember
0 −1 3
1 1 3
2 Find the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of the given matrix A= [1 5 1]. Remember
3 1 1
2 2 0
3 Find the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of the given matrix A= [ 2 1 1 ]. Remember
−7 2 −3
1 2 3
4 Using Cayley-Hamilton theorem, find the inverse of the given matrix A= [2 4 5]. Apply
3 5 6

1 1 1
5 Verify Cayley-Hamilton theorem for the matrix A= [1 2 −3]. Apply
2 −1 3
1 0 −1
6 Use Cayley-Hamilton theorem, find the inverse of the given matrix A= [2 1 1 ]. Apply
1 0 −2
Reduce the quadratic form to canonical form and hence find rank, index, signature and nature
7 Apply
of 2𝑥 2 + 3𝑦 2 + 2𝑧 2 + 2𝑥𝑧.
Reduce the quadratic form to canonical form and hence find rank, index, signature and nature
8 Apply
of 3𝑥 2 + 5𝑦 2 + 3𝑧 2 − 2𝑦𝑧 + 2𝑥𝑧 − 2𝑥𝑦 .
Reduce the quadratic form to canonical form and hence find rank, index, signature and nature
9 Apply
of 6𝑥 2 + 3𝑦 2 + 3𝑧 2 − 4𝑥𝑦 − 2𝑦𝑧 + 4𝑧𝑥
Reduce the quadratic form to canonical form and hence find rank, index, signature and nature
10 Apply
of 2𝑥1 𝑥2 − 2𝑥2 𝑥3 + 2𝑥3 𝑥1.
Obtain the orthogonal transformation which will transform the quadratic form Q=2𝑥1 𝑥2 +
11 Apply
2𝑥2 𝑥3 + 2𝑥3 𝑥1 to canonical form.

Reduce the quadratic form to canonical form through an orthogonal transformation and hence
12 Apply
find rank, index, signature and nature of 3𝑥1 2 + 3𝑥2 2 + 3𝑥3 2 + 2𝑥1 𝑥2 − 2𝑥2 𝑥3 + 2𝑥3 𝑥1

1 2 −2
13 Verify Cayley Hamilton theorem, and hence find A−1 and A4 for, [2 5 −4] Apply
3 7 −5
2 0 1
14 Find the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of the given matrix A= [0 3 0]. Remember
1 0 2

2 2 1
15 Find the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of the given matrix A= [1 3 1]. Remember
1 2 2
UNIT -II (DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS)
PART – A (TWO MARKS)

S. No. Questions BT Level

1 Prove that lim|𝑥 | = 0. Understand

𝑥→0

2 Find an equation of the tangent line to the curve y = √x at the given point ( 1, 1) Remember
e𝑥 e
3 Find an equation of the tangent line to the curve y = 1+ 𝑥2 at the given point ( 1, 2) Remember

4 Find the slope of the tangent line to the parabola, 𝑦 = 4𝑥 − 𝑥 2 at (1, 3) Remember

5 Find an equation of the tangent line to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 25 at the point (3, 4). Remember

6 At what point on the curve 𝑦 = 𝑒 𝑥 is the tangent line parallel to the line y = 2x. Understand

7 Does the curve 𝑦 = 𝑥 4 − 2𝑥 2 + 2 have any horizontal tangents? If so where? Understand

8 Differentiate: 𝑦 = sin (log 𝑥) Understand

9 Find the derivative of √𝑥 + √𝑦 = √𝑎. Understand

10 Differentiate: 𝑦 = 𝑥𝑒 𝑥 Understand

11 Find the domain and range f(x) =3x-2. Remember

12 Find the derivative y = (x3-1)100 Remember

13 Examine the domain of 𝑓(𝑥) = √3𝑥 − 6. Understand

14 Find the tangent line and normal line to the given curve 𝑦 = 2𝑥𝑒 𝑥 at (0, 0). Remember

15 Find the critical points of 𝒚 = 𝟓𝒙𝟑 − 𝟔𝒙 Remember

3𝑥+9
16 Check whether lim exists? Understand
𝑡→−3 |𝑥+3|

PART – B (8 MARKS / 16 MARKS)

S.
Questions BT Level
No.
If f(x) = 3x 4 − 4x 3 − 12x 2 + 5, apply both the first and second derivative tests to find local
1 Apply
maximum and local minimum value. Find the interval of concavity and Inflection Point.
If 𝒇(𝒙) = 𝟒𝒙𝟑 + 𝟑𝒙𝟐 − 𝟔𝒙 + 𝟏 a) Find the interval of Increase or Decrease b) Apply first and
2 second derivative test to find the local Maximum and Local Minimum c) Find the interval of Apply
concavity and Inflection Point.
If f(x) = 2 + 2x 2 − x 4 a) Find the interval of Increase or Decrease b) Apply first and second
3 derivative test to find the local Maximum and Local Minimum c) Find the interval of concavity Apply
and Inflection Point.
Apply the first and second derivative tests to find the local maximum and minimum values of
4 Apply
𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 2 sin 𝑥, 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 2𝜋
Apply the first and second derivative tests to find the local maximum and minimum values of
5 Apply
𝑓(𝑥) = sin 𝑥 + cos 𝑥 , 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 2𝜋
2x − 2 x < −1
6 If f(x) = {ax + b − 1 ≤ x < 1 is continuous for all real x, find a, b. Remember
5x + 7 x≥1
x3 −8
x−2
x<2
7 If f(x) = { 2 is continuous for all real x, find a, b. Remember
ax − bx + 3 2≤x<3
2x − a + b x≥3
Find the tangent line to the equation 𝑥 3 + 𝑦 3 = 6𝑥𝑦 at the point (3, 3) and at what point the
8 Remember
tangent line horizontal in the first quadrant.
𝑆𝑒𝑐𝑥
9 Differentiate: 𝑓(𝑥) = 1+tan 𝑥
For what values of x does the graph f have horizontal tangent? Apply

10 F𝑖𝑛𝑑 𝑦 ′′ if 𝑥 4 + 𝑦 4 = 16 Remember
x3/4 √x2 +1
11 Differentiate: y = x 2 e2x (x 2 + 1)4 , y = (3x+2)5 Apply
𝑑𝑦
a) If x 2 + y 2 = 25, find
𝑑𝑥
12 Remember
b) Find an equation of the tangent line to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 25 at the point (3, 4).
|𝑥|
13 Prove that, lim does not exist. Apply
𝑥→0 𝑥
1
14 Show that, lim x 2 sin (x) = 0 Apply
x→0

Find the local maximum and minimum values of f(x) = √x − 4√x using both the first and second
15 Remember
derivative tests.

UNIT -III (FUNCTIONS OF SEVERAL VARIABLE)

PART – A (TWO MARKS)

S. No. Questions BT Level

x y z ∂u ∂u ∂u
1 If u = y + z + x , find x ∂x + y ∂y + z ∂z . Remember
du
2 Find if u = y 2 − 4ax where x = at 2 , y = 2at . Remember
dt
∂(r,θ)
3 Find the Jacobian ∂(x,y) if x = r cos θ , y = r sin θ. Remember

4 Find the Stationary points of z = x 2 − xy + y 2 − 2x + y Remember

y
Find the Taylor’s series expansion of x near the point (1,1) upto the first-degree
5 Remember
terms.
6 Write down Taylor’s formula Remember
∂2 u ∂2 u
7 If u = ex sin y, prove that ∂x2 + ∂y2 = 0. Understand
du
8 Find if u = x 3 y 4 , where x = t 3 , y = t 2. Remember
dt
du x
9 Find if u = y , where x = et , y = log t Remember
dt

dy
10 Find dx, if x 3 + y 3 = 3ax 2 y Remember

11 Expand Taylor series ex cos y in powers x and y up to terms of first degree. Understand
∂(x,y)
12 If x = u(1 − v) andy = 2uv, find ∂(u,v). Remember

13 Find the stationary points of the functionf(x, y) = x 3 − y 3 − 3xy. Remember

14 Find the minimum point of 𝑓(𝑥, 𝑦) = 3𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 12𝑥 + 36. Remember

15 Find the stationary points of 𝑓(𝑥, 𝑦) = 𝑥 3 + 𝑦 3 − 3𝑥 − 12𝑦 + 20. Remember

𝜕(𝑥,𝑦)
16 If 𝑥 = 𝑢(1 − 𝑣) and𝑦 = 2𝑢𝑣, find 𝜕(𝑢,𝑣) Remember

PART – B (8 MARKS / 16 MARKS)

S. No. Questions BT Level

3 3 2 rd
1 Expand 𝑓(𝑥, 𝑦) = 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 𝑥𝑦 in powers of (𝑥 − 1)and (𝑦 − 2)up to 3 degree. Apply
Use Taylor’s formula to expand the function defined by 𝑓(𝑥, 𝑦) = 𝑒 𝑥 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑦 at
2 𝜋 Apply
(0, 2 )up to 3rd degree.

Expand 𝑓(𝑥, 𝑦) = 𝑒 𝑥+𝑦 in power of x and y up to terms of third-degree using

3 Apply
Taylor’s theorem.

4 Expand 𝑓(𝑥, 𝑦) = 𝑒 𝑥𝑦 using Taylors series at (1, 1) Apply

2 2 3
5 Find the maximum or minimum values of f(x, y) = 3x − y + x Remember
6 Find the extreme values of the function f(x, y) = x 3 + y 3 − 3x − 12y + 20. Remember
7 Find the extreme values of the function f(x, y) = x 3 + 3xy 2 − 15x 2 − 15y 2 + 72x Remember
2 2
8 Find the extreme values of the function f(x, y) = x + 3x y − 15x − 12 y. Remember
A rectangular box open at the top, is to have a volume of 32 cc. Find the dimensions
9 Apply
of the box, that requires the least material for its construction.
A rectangular box open at the top, is to have a capacity of 108 cc. Find the
10 Apply
dimensions of the box requiring the least material for its construction.
Find the dimensions of the rectangular box, open at the top, of maximum capacity
11 Apply
whose surface area is 432 sq. m.
If 𝑧 = 𝑓(𝑥, 𝑦) 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑥 = 𝑢2 − 𝑣 2 , 𝑦 = 2𝑢𝑣 show that
12 𝜕2𝑍 𝜕2𝑍 𝜕2𝑍 𝜕2𝑍 Understand
+ 𝜕𝑣2 = 4(𝑢2 + 𝑣 2 ) (𝜕𝑥 2 + 𝜕𝑦 2).
𝜕𝑢2

If 𝑧 = 𝑧(𝑥, 𝑦)𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑥 = 𝑒 𝑢 sin 𝑣 , 𝑦 = 𝑒 𝑢 cos 𝑣 show that

13 𝜕2𝑍 𝜕2𝑍 𝜕2 𝑍 𝜕2𝑍 Understand
2 + = 𝑒 −2𝑢 ( 2 + ).
𝜕𝑥 𝜕𝑦 2 𝜕𝑢 𝜕𝑣 2

∂(x,y,z)
14 If 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 𝑧 = 𝑢, 𝑦 + 𝑧 = 𝑢𝑣, 𝑧 = 𝑢𝑣𝑤 prove that ∂(u,v,w) = u2 v Understand

If ∅ be a function of 𝑥𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑦 and 𝑢 and 𝑣 are other two variables, such that 𝑢 = 𝑙𝑥 +
15 𝜕2∅ 𝜕2∅ 𝜕2∅ 𝜕2∅ Understand
𝑚𝑦, 𝑣 = 𝑙𝑦 − 𝑚𝑥. Show that 𝜕𝑥 2 + 𝜕𝑦 2 = (𝑙 2 + 𝑚2 ) (𝜕𝑢2 + 𝜕𝑣2 ).
UNIT -IV (INTEGRAL CALCULUS)
PART – A (TWO MARKS)

S. No. Questions BT Level

∞1
1 Determine whether ∫1 𝑥
𝑑𝑥 is convergent or divergent Remember
∞ 𝑙𝑜𝑔 𝑥
2 Determine whether ∫1 𝑥 𝑑𝑥 is convergent or divergent. Remember
𝐶𝑜𝑠 𝑥
3 Integrate: ∫ 𝑆𝑖𝑛2 𝑥 𝑑𝑥 Remember
𝑆𝑖𝑛 2𝑥
4 Integrate: ∫ 1+ cos2 𝑥 𝑑𝑥 Remember
𝑆𝑖𝑛 𝑥
5 Integrate: ∫ 1+ cos2 𝑥 𝑑𝑥 Remember

6 Evaluate ∫ log 𝑥 𝑑𝑥 Remember

7 Integrate: ∫ 𝑥 cos 5𝑥 𝑑𝑥 Understand

𝜋
8 Evaluate ∫0 𝑐𝑜𝑠 9 𝑥 𝑑𝑥
2 Remember
9 State Fundamental Theorem of Calculus Remember
𝜋
10 Evaluate ∫0 𝑠𝑖𝑛10 𝑥 𝑑𝑥
2 Remember
1
11 Evaluate ∫ 𝑥 2 −𝑎2 𝑑𝑥 by partial fraction method Understand
1
12 Evaluate ∫0 𝑡𝑎𝑛−1 𝑥 𝑑𝑥 Remember

13 Evaluate ∫ 𝑠𝑖𝑛5 𝑥𝑐𝑜𝑠 2 𝑥𝑑𝑥 Remember

14 Evaluate ∫ 𝑡𝑎𝑛6 𝑥𝑠𝑒𝑐 4 𝑥𝑑𝑥 Remember

PART – B (8 MARKS / 16 MARKS)

S. No. Questions BT Level

1 Solve ∫ 𝑒 𝑎𝑥 sin 𝑏𝑥𝑑𝑥 using integration by parts. Apply

2 Solve ∫ 𝑒 𝑎𝑥 cos 𝑏𝑥𝑑𝑥 using integration by parts. Apply

3 Solve ∫ 𝑥 3 log 𝑥 𝑑𝑥 Apply

𝑥 𝑒𝑥
4 Solve ∫ (𝑥+1)2 𝑑𝑥 Apply
𝑥 𝑒 2𝑥
5 Solve ∫ (1+2𝑥)2 𝑑𝑥 Apply
log 𝑥
6 Solve ∫ 𝑑𝑥 Apply
𝑥2
𝜋/2
7 Find the reduction formula for ∫ 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑛 𝑥𝑑𝑥 and hence find ∫0 𝑠𝑖𝑛6 𝑥𝑑𝑥 Remember
𝜋/2
8 Find the reduction formula for ∫ 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑛 𝑥𝑑𝑥 and hence find ∫0 𝑐𝑜𝑠 7 𝑥𝑑𝑥 Remember

9 Find the reduction formula for ∫ 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑛 𝑥𝑑𝑥 Remember

∞ 1
10 For what values of p is the integral ∫1 𝑥 𝑝 𝑑𝑥 is convergent? Apply
𝑥 2 +2𝑥−1
11 Solve ∫ 2𝑥 3 +3𝑥 2−2𝑥 𝑑𝑥 Apply
2𝑥 2 − 𝑥+4
12 Solve ∫ 𝑑𝑥 Apply
𝑥 3 +4𝑥
4𝑥 2 −3𝑥+2
13 Solve ∫ 4𝑥 2 −4𝑥+3 𝑑𝑥 Apply
𝑥
14 Solve ∫ √3−2𝑥− 𝑑𝑥 Apply
𝑥2
𝑥
15 Solve ∫ √𝑥 2 𝑑𝑥 Apply
+𝑥+1

UNIT -V (MULTIPLE INTEGRALS)

PART – A (TWO MARKS)

S. No. Questions BT Level

2 5
1 Evaluate ∫1 ∫2 𝑥𝑦 𝑑𝑥 𝑑𝑦 Remember

1 1
2 Evaluate ∫0 ∫0 (𝑥 2 +𝑦 2 ) dx dy Remember
π cosθ
3 Evaluate ∫ ∫ r dr dθ. Remember
0 0
1 2
Evaluate ∫0 ∫0 𝑒 𝑥+𝑦 𝑑𝑥𝑑𝑦.
4 Remember

𝑎 𝑏 𝑑𝑥.𝑑𝑦
5 Evaluate ∫1 ∫1 Remember
𝑥𝑦

1 1−𝑥
6 Shade the region of integration of ∫0 ∫0 𝑓(𝑥, 𝑦) 𝑑𝑦. 𝑑𝑥 Understand
𝑎 𝑎
Shade the region of integration of ∫0 ∫𝑥 𝑓(𝑥, 𝑦) 𝑑𝑦. 𝑑𝑥
7 Understand

1 𝑥
8 Change the order of integration for the double integral ∫0 ∫0 𝑓(𝑥, 𝑦)𝑑𝑥𝑑𝑦. Apply

∞ 𝑦
9 Change the order of integration in ∫0 ∫0 𝑓(𝑥, 𝑦) 𝑑𝑥. 𝑑𝑦 Apply

𝜋 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝜃
10 Evaluate ∫0 ∫0 𝑟 𝑑𝑟. 𝑑𝜃 Remember

1 1 1
11 Evaluate ∫0 ∫0 ∫0 𝑥𝑦𝑧 𝑑𝑥. 𝑑𝑦. 𝑑𝑧 Remember

1 2 3
12 Evaluate ∫0 ∫0 ∫0 𝑥𝑦𝑧 dx dy dz Remember

2 3 2
13 Evaluate ∫0 ∫1 ∫1 𝑥𝑦 2 𝑧 𝑑𝑧 𝑑𝑦 𝑑𝑥 Remember

14 Find the area bounded by the lines x= 0, y =1 and y = x using double integration Remember

𝑎 𝑎
15 Transform into polar co-ordinates the integral ∫0 ∫0 𝑓(𝑥, 𝑦)𝑑𝑥𝑑𝑦 Apply
PART – B (8 MARKS / 16 MARKS)

S. No. Questions BT Level

𝑎 2√𝑎𝑥
1 Change the order of integration in ∫0 ∫0 𝑥 2 𝑑𝑦𝑑𝑥 and hence solve. Apply
1 2−𝑥
2 Change the order of integration in ∫0 ∫𝑥 2 𝑥𝑦𝑑𝑥𝑑𝑦 and hence solve. Apply
𝑎 𝑎
3 Change the order of integration in ∫0 ∫𝑥 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 𝑑𝑦𝑑𝑥 and hence solve. Apply
∞ ∞ 𝑒 −𝑦
4 Change the order of integration in ∫0 ∫𝑥 𝑑𝑦𝑑𝑥 and hence solve Apply
𝑦

5 Using double integral, find the area bounded by𝑦 = 𝑥 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 Remember
𝑥2 𝑦2
6 Find the area of the ellipse + 𝑏2 = 1 Remember
𝑎2

7 Find the area between the parabolas 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥 and 𝑥 2 = 4𝑎𝑦 Remember

8 Find the area of cardioids𝑟 = 𝑎(1 − cos 𝜃). Remember

9 Find the area inside the circle𝑟 = 𝑎 sin 𝜃, and outside the cardioid 𝑟 = 𝑎(1 − cos 𝜃). Remember

𝑎 𝑎 𝑥 2 𝑑𝑥𝑑𝑦
10 Express ∫0 ∫𝑦 in polar coordinates and then solve it. Apply
√𝑥 2 +𝑦 2

𝑎 𝑎 𝑥 2 𝑑𝑥𝑑𝑦
11 Express ∫0 ∫𝑦 3 in polar co ordinates and then solve it. Apply
(𝑥 2 +𝑦 2 ) ⁄2
𝑎 √𝑎2 −𝑥 2
12 By changing into polar coordinates, find the value of∫0 ∫0 √(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 )𝑑𝑦𝑑𝑥 Remember
∞ ∞ 2 +𝑦 2 )
By changing into polar coordinates, find the value of∫0 ∫0 𝑒 −(𝑥 𝑑𝑥𝑑𝑦. Hence,
13 ∞ 2 Apply
solve ∫0 𝑒 −𝑡 𝑑𝑡
𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑧2
Find the volume of that portion of the ellipsoid + 𝑏2 + 𝑐 2 = 1 .which lies in the
𝑎2
14 Remember
first octant.

15 Find the volume of the sphere𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑧 2 = 𝑎2 . Remember

𝑥 𝑦
Find the volume of the tetrahedron bounded by the planes x=0,y=0,z=0 and 𝑎 + 𝑏 +
16 𝑧 Remember
= 1.
𝑐
1 √1−𝑥 2 √1−𝑥 2 −𝑦 2
17 Solve ∫0 ∫0 ∫0 𝑥𝑦𝑧 𝑑𝑧 𝑑𝑦 𝑑𝑥 Apply

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