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1.

The coordinates of the point which divides the line segment joining the points (1, –2, 3) and (3, 4, –5) internally in the ratio 2:3 is (x, y, z). Find the value of x+y+z___

Answer» The coordinates of the point which divides the line segment joining the points (1, –2, 3) and (3, 4, –5) internally in the ratio 2:3 is (x, y, z). Find the value of x+y+z
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2.

Let C1 and C2 be the two curves on the complex plane defined as C1:z+¯z=2|z−1| C2:arg(z+1+i)=α Where \alpha belongs to the interval (0,π2) such that curves C1 and C2 have exactly one point in common and which is denoted by P(z0) The value of |z0| is

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Let C1 and C2 be the two curves on the complex plane defined as
C1:z+¯z=2|z1|
C2:arg(z+1+i)=α
Where \alpha belongs to the interval (0,π2) such that curves C1 and C2 have exactly one point in common and which is denoted by P(z0)
The value of |z0| is


3.

The radius of the circle whose centre is (–7, 0) and which cuts the parabola y2=8x at A and B such that its common chord AB subtends a right angle at the vertex of the parabola is

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The radius of the circle whose centre is (–7, 0) and which cuts the parabola y2=8x at A and B such that its common chord AB subtends a right angle at the vertex of the parabola is

4.

The number of pairs (x,y) where both x and y are real satisfying x2 + y2 + 2 = ( 1+x )(1 + y) is

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The number of pairs (x,y) where both x and y are real satisfying x2 + y2 + 2 = ( 1+x )(1 + y) is


5.

The remainder where (25)15 is divided by 13 equal to

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The remainder where (25)15 is divided by 13 equal to


6.

The angle between the tangents drawn from the point (1, 4) to the parabola y2 = 4x is

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The angle between the tangents drawn from the point (1, 4) to the parabola y2 = 4x is


7.

The locus of point of intersection of the two tangents to the ellipse b2x2+a2y2=a2b2 which makes an angle 60∘ with one another is

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The locus of point of intersection of the two tangents to the ellipse b2x2+a2y2=a2b2 which makes an angle 60 with one another is

8.

Let x, y and z be positive integers such that GCD(x, y, z) =1: x<y<z and x2+y2=z2. Then which of the following is always true?

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Let x, y and z be positive integers such that GCD(x, y, z) =1: x<y<z and x2+y2=z2. Then which of the following is always true?


9.

Find three numbers in G.P. whose sum is 65 and whose product is 3375.

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Find three numbers in G.P. whose sum is 65 and whose product is 3375.

10.

6 men and 6 women are to sit round a table such that no two woman are sitting together. The number of seating arrangements is:

Answer» 6 men and 6 women are to sit round a table such that no two woman are sitting together. The number of seating arrangements is:
11.

(sin α+cos ecα)2+(cos α+sec α)2−(tan2α+cot2α) for all values of α is equal to

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(sin α+cos ecα)2+(cos α+sec α)2(tan2α+cot2α) for all values of α is equal to


12.

Mark the correct alternative in each of the following : L is a variable line such that the algebraic sum of the distance of the points (1, 1), (2, 0) and (0, 2) from the line is equal to zero. The line L will always pass through

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Mark the correct alternative in each of the following :

L is a variable line such that the algebraic sum of the distance of the points (1, 1), (2, 0) and (0, 2) from the line is equal to zero. The line L will always pass through


13.

In the given figure two tiny conducting balls of identical mass m and identical charge q hang from non-conducting threads of equal length L. Assume that θ is so small that tan θ≈sin θ, then for equilibrium x is equal to

Answer» In the given figure two tiny conducting balls of identical mass m and identical charge q hang from non-conducting threads of equal length L. Assume that θ is so small that tan θsin θ, then for equilibrium x is equal to

14.

If the lines x+q=0, y−2=0 and 3x+2y+5=0 are concurrent, then the value of q will be

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If the lines x+q=0, y2=0 and 3x+2y+5=0 are concurrent, then the value of q will be


15.

Find the acute angle between the two planes 3x – 6y + 2z = 7 and 2x + 2y – 2z =5.

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Find the acute angle between the two planes 3x – 6y + 2z = 7 and 2x + 2y – 2z =5.

16.

Let →a=2^i+3^j−6^k, →b=2^i−3^j+6^k and →c=−2^i+3^j+6^k. Let →a1 be the projection of →a on →b and →a2 be the projection of →a1 on →c. Then, →a1.→b is equal to

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Let a=2^i+3^j6^k, b=2^i3^j+6^k and c=2^i+3^j+6^k. Let a1 be the projection of a on b and a2 be the projection of a1 on c. Then, a1.b is equal to

17.

The point which lies in the half plane 3x−2y−2≥0 is (a) (−3,−1) (b) (2,3)(c) (3,2) (d) (1,3)

Answer» The point which lies in the half plane 3x2y20 is

(a) (3,1) (b) (2,3)(c) (3,2) (d) (1,3)
18.

Find the equation of the hyperbola,referred to its principal axes as axes of coordinates,in the following cases:(i) the distance between the foci =16 and eccentricity=√2(ii) conjugate axis is 5 and the distance between foci=13(iii) conjugate axis is 7 and passes through the point (3,-2)

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Find the equation of the hyperbola,referred to its principal axes as axes of coordinates,in the following cases:(i) the distance between the foci =16 and eccentricity=2(ii) conjugate axis is 5 and the distance between foci=13(iii) conjugate axis is 7 and passes through the point (3,-2)

19.

If X and Y are two sets such that X∪Y has 18, X has 8 elements and Y has 15 elements; how many elements does X∩Y have?

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If X and Y are two sets such that XY has 18, X has 8 elements and Y has 15 elements; how many elements does XY have?

20.

The range of the functions f(x)=sin[x]−π4&lt;x&lt;π4, where [x] denotes the greatest integer ≤ x is

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The range of the functions f(x)=sin[x]π4<x<π4, where [x] denotes the greatest integer ≤ x is


21.

If n+2C8:n−2P4=57:16, find n.

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If n+2C8:n2P4=57:16, find n.

22.

Differentiate the following functions with respect to x : x5−cos xsin x

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Differentiate the following functions with respect to x :

x5cos xsin x

23.

Find the equation to the straight line which passes through the point (5, 6) and has intercepts on the axes (i) equal in magnitude and both positive. (ii) equal in magnitude but opposite in sign.

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Find the equation to the straight line which passes through the point (5, 6) and has intercepts on the axes

(i) equal in magnitude and both positive. (ii) equal in magnitude but opposite in sign.

24.

The largest power of 2 that divides 200!100!

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The largest power of 2 that divides 200!100!

25.

Show that the line. through the points (4, 7, 8), (2, 3, 4) is parallel to the line through the points (-1, - 2,1), (1, 2, 5).

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Show that the line. through the points (4, 7, 8), (2, 3, 4) is parallel to the line through the points (-1, - 2,1), (1, 2, 5).

26.

If |a+b| = |a-b| then (a,b) =

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If |a+b| = |a-b| then (a,b) =

27.

Evaluate the following: (i) sin78∘cos18∘−cos78∘sin18∘ (ii) cos47∘cos13∘−sin47∘sin13∘ (iii) sin36∘cos9∘+cos36∘sin9∘ (iv) cos80∘cos20∘+sin18∘sin20∘

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Evaluate the following:
(i) sin78cos18cos78sin18
(ii) cos47cos13sin47sin13
(iii) sin36cos9+cos36sin9
(iv) cos80cos20+sin18sin20

28.

The mean and standard deviations of height and weights of 50 students of a class are as follows : WeightsHeightsMean63.2 kg63.2 inchStandard deviation5.6 kg11.5 inch Which shows more variability, heights or weights ?

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The mean and standard deviations of height and weights of 50 students of a class are as follows :

WeightsHeightsMean63.2 kg63.2 inchStandard deviation5.6 kg11.5 inch

Which shows more variability, heights or weights ?

29.

The value of sin2 (π18)+sin2(π9)+sin2 (7π18)+sin2 (4π9) is

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The value of sin2 (π18)+sin2(π9)+sin2 (7π18)+sin2 (4π9) is


30.

A variable line having negative slope and passing through the point (8, 2) meets the axes at A and B. Find the minimum value of the sum OA+OB where O is the origin.

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A variable line having negative slope and passing through the point (8, 2) meets the axes at A and B. Find the minimum value of the sum OA+OB where O is the origin.


31.

The radius of the largest circle, which passes through the focus of the parabola y2=4(x+y) and also contained in it, is

Answer» The radius of the largest circle, which passes through the focus of the parabola y2=4(x+y) and also contained in it, is
32.

y=log(x+√x2+a2)Provethat:(x2+a2)y′′+xy′=0

Answer» y=log(x+x2+a2)Provethat:(x2+a2)y′′+xy=0
33.

Let the n terms of series is 11.2.3.4+12.3.4.5+13.4.5.6+…… then

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Let the n terms of series is 11.2.3.4+12.3.4.5+13.4.5.6+ then

34.

The area bounded by the curves y=(x−1)2,y=(x+1)2 and y=14

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The area bounded by the curves y=(x1)2,y=(x+1)2 and y=14

35.

If \(a \epsilon {2, 4, 6, 9} and \(b \epsilon \{4, 6, 18, 27\}, then form the set of all ordered pairs (a, b) such that a divides b and a &lt; b.

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If \(a \epsilon {2, 4, 6, 9} and \(b \epsilon \{4, 6, 18, 27\}, then form the set of all ordered pairs (a, b) such that a divides b and a < b.

36.

∫cos2x−cos2θcosx−cosθdx is equal to

Answer» cos2xcos2θcosxcosθdx is equal to
37.

Write an equation repesenting a pair of lines through the point (a,b) and parallel to the coordinates axes.

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Write an equation repesenting a pair of lines through the point (a,b) and parallel to the coordinates axes.

38.

If the length of perpendicular from origin to a line is 6 units and the line makes an angle of 30∘ with the positive y−axis (anti clockwise), then the equation of line is

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If the length of perpendicular from origin to a line is 6 units and the line makes an angle of 30 with the positive yaxis (anti clockwise), then the equation of line is

39.

Prove that the line joining the middle points of the opposite sides of a quadrilateral and the join of the middle points of its diagonal meet in a point and bisect one another.

Answer» Prove that the line joining the middle points of the opposite sides of a quadrilateral and the join of the middle points of its diagonal meet in a point and bisect one another.
40.

A tank with rectangular base and rectangular sides, open at the top is to be constructed so that its depth is 2m and volume is 8m3. If building of tank costs Rs 70 per sq metre for the base and Rs 45 per sq metre for sides. What is the cost of least expensive tank ?

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A tank with rectangular base and rectangular sides, open at the top is to be constructed so that its depth is 2m and volume is 8m3. If building of tank costs Rs 70 per sq metre for the base and Rs 45 per sq metre for sides. What is the cost of least expensive tank ?

41.

The value of the expression (tan2x+1)(cos2x+1)−tan2x is

Answer» The value of the expression (tan2x+1)(cos2x+1)tan2x is
42.

Find the values of the given expression. sin−1(sin2π3)

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Find the values of the given expression.

sin1(sin2π3)

43.

If (2x2−3x+1)(2x2+5x+1)=9x2, then the absolute value of the sum of all real roots of the equation is

Answer» If (2x23x+1)(2x2+5x+1)=9x2, then the absolute value of the sum of all real roots of the equation is
44.

For the division statement 65÷5=13 , match the terms with their respective values :

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For the division statement 65÷5=13 , match the terms with their respective values :

45.

gauss's law shd be invalid if ?

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gauss's law shd be invalid if ?

46.

Without expanding the determinant, prove that ∣∣∣∣∣aa2bcbb2cacc2ab∣∣∣∣∣=∣∣∣∣∣1a2a31b2b31c2c3∣∣∣∣∣

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Without expanding the determinant, prove that



aa2bcbb2cacc2ab

=

1a2a31b2b31c2c3

47.

Let A=⎡⎢⎣1−21−231115⎤⎥⎦, verify that (a) [adjA]−1=adj(A−1) (b) (A−1)−1=A

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Let A=121231115, verify that (a) [adjA]1=adj(A1)

(b) (A1)1=A

48.

Find the interval in which the following function is strictly incerasing or decreasing −2x3−9x2−12x+1

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Find the interval in which the following function is strictly incerasing or decreasing

2x39x212x+1

49.

Find the value of, tan−1(cos x−sin xcos x+sin x), for 0&lt;x&lt;π.

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Find the value of,

tan1(cos xsin xcos x+sin x), for 0<x<π.

50.

Three rods made of same material and having the same cross-section have been joined as shown in figure. Each rod is of the same length. The ends are kept at 0∘C, 90∘C &amp; 60∘C. The temperature of the junction of the rods will be

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Three rods made of same material and having the same cross-section have been joined as shown in figure. Each rod is of the same length. The ends are kept at 0C, 90C & 60C. The temperature of the junction of the rods will be