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1.

The degree of is not well defined.

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The degree of is not well defined.

2.

Value of the determinant ∣∣∣∣secxsinxtanx010tanxcotxsecx∣∣∣∣ is given by___ Also try to think on the lines that expanding along which row or column will make the calculation easier.

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Value of the determinant

secxsinxtanx010tanxcotxsecx
is given by___

Also try to think on the lines that expanding along which row or column will make the calculation easier.

3.

If the line segment joining the points p(x1,y1) and Q(x2,y2)subtends and angle α at the origin O,prove that:OP.OQ cos α=x1 x2+y1 y2.

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If the line segment joining the points p(x1,y1) and Q(x2,y2)subtends and angle α at the origin O,prove that:OP.OQ cos α=x1 x2+y1 y2.

4.

∫1−1 x3dx = ___

Answer» 11 x3dx = ___
5.

Find the number of values of x which satisfy the relation |x−4| +|x−8| = 4

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Find the number of values of x which satisfy the relation |x4| +|x8| = 4

6.

The area of the triangle formed by three points on a parabola is _____ the area of the triangle formed by the tangents at these three points.

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The area of the triangle formed by three points on a parabola is _____ the area of the triangle formed by the tangents at these three points.

7.

Show that height of the cylinder of greatest volume which can be inscribed in a right circular cone of height h and semi vertical angle α is one-third that of the cone and the greatest volume of cylinder is tan 2 α .

Answer» Show that height of the cylinder of greatest volume which can be inscribed in a right circular cone of height h and semi vertical angle α is one-third that of the cone and the greatest volume of cylinder is tan 2 α .
8.

The locus of the mid-points of the portion of the line x sin θ + y cos θ = p intercepted between the axes is __________.

Answer» The locus of the mid-points of the portion of the line x sin θ + y cos θ = p intercepted between the axes is __________.
9.

If x, y, z are positive integers then value of the expression (x + y) (y + z) (z + x) is(a) = 8xyz(b) > 8xyz(c) < 8xyz(d) = 4xyz

Answer» If x, y, z are positive integers then value of the expression (x + y) (y + z) (z + x) is

(a) = 8xyz

(b) > 8xyz

(c) < 8xyz

(d) = 4xyz
10.

Find Equation of a straight line which passes through the points given by position vectors ¯a and ¯b .

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Find Equation of a straight line which passes through the points given by position vectors ¯a and ¯b .



11.

The value of limx→π2[sin−1sinx],[x] is the greatest integer function of x, is

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The value of limxπ2[sin1sinx],[x] is the greatest integer function of x, is



12.

Prove that there are infinitely many prime numbers

Answer» Prove that there are infinitely many prime numbers
13.

The sum of all the solutions of the equation |505x−1010|+|1515x+505|=2020, is

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The sum of all the solutions of the equation |505x1010|+|1515x+505|=2020, is

14.

9, 4x-3y = 33x-5y = 71

Answer» 9, 4x-3y = 33x-5y = 71
15.

Find the equation of the bisector which bisects the acute angle of planes 2x - y + 2z + 3 = 0 and 3x - 2y + 6z + 8 = 0.

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Find the equation of the bisector which bisects the acute angle of planes 2x - y + 2z + 3 = 0 and 3x - 2y + 6z + 8 = 0.

16.

If 13-x10=8+5, then x=__________.

Answer» If 13-x10=8+5, then x=__________.
17.

In a library, there are 4 science books, 4 maths books and 3 political science books all of which are on different topics. The number of ways in which at least one book of each subject is selected, is

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In a library, there are 4 science books, 4 maths books and 3 political science books all of which are on different topics. The number of ways in which at least one book of each subject is selected, is

18.

Integrate the rational functions. ∫2(1−x)(1+x2)dx

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Integrate the rational functions.
2(1x)(1+x2)dx

19.

if tan-1(x2-y2/x2+y2) = a, show that dy/dx= x(1- tan a)/y(1+ tan a)

Answer» if tan-1(x2-y2/x2+y2) = a, show that dy/dx= x(1- tan a)/y(1+ tan a)
20.

8,an=2"

Answer» 8,an=2"
21.

If the length (in units) of perpendicular of the point (1,6,3) in the line x1=y−12=z−23 is d. Then the value of d2=

Answer» If the length (in units) of perpendicular of the point (1,6,3) in the line x1=y12=z23 is d. Then the value of d2=
22.

2.First n natural numbers

Answer» 2.First n natural numbers
23.

The sum and product of mean and variance of a binomial distribution are are 24 and 128 respectively. The binomial distribution is:

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The sum and product of mean and variance of a binomial distribution are are 24 and 128 respectively. The binomial distribution is:

24.

Consider the function f : R → R, defined as f(x) = ⎧⎪⎪⎪⎪⎪⎪⎨⎪⎪⎪⎪⎪⎪⎩x2−x+3,xϵ(−∞,3)∩Qx+a,xϵ(−∞,2)−Q2x+1,xϵ(2,3)−Q9 tan(π x12),xϵ[3,6] f(2+)=22+1=5 through irrational f(2−)=2+a through rational f(2) = 4 - 2 + 3 = 5 Hence for continuity at x = 2 2 + a = 5 ⇒ a = 3. At x=3For x=3+; f(x)=9tanπx12⇒f(3+)=9tan3π12=9f′(x)=9π12sec2πx12⇒f′(3+)=9π12sec23π12=3π2≈4.71For x=3−; f(x)={x2−x+3; xϵQ2x+1; xϵR−Q⇒f(3−)={9; xϵQ9; xϵR−Qf′(x)={2x−1; xϵQ2xln2; xϵR−Q⇒f′(3−)={5; x∈Q8ln2; x∈R−Q≈{5; xϵQ5.54; xϵR−Q Therefore, continuous but not differentiable at x=3.

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Consider the function f : R R, defined as f(x) =









x2x+3,xϵ(,3)Qx+a,xϵ(,2)Q2x+1,xϵ(2,3)Q9 tan(π x12),xϵ[3,6]

f(2+)=22+1=5

through irrational

f(2)=2+a

through rational

f(2) = 4 - 2 + 3 = 5

Hence for continuity at x = 2

2 + a = 5 a = 3.

At x=3For x=3+; f(x)=9tanπx12f(3+)=9tan3π12=9f(x)=9π12sec2πx12f(3+)=9π12sec23π12=3π24.71For x=3; f(x)={x2x+3; xϵQ2x+1; xϵRQf(3)={9; xϵQ9; xϵRQf(x)={2x1; xϵQ2xln2; xϵRQf(3)={5; xQ8ln2; xRQ{5; xϵQ5.54; xϵRQ
Therefore, continuous but not differentiable at x=3.


25.

If A and B are two given sets, thenA ∩ (A ∩ B)c is equal to

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If A and B are two given sets, then

A (A B)c
is equal to



26.

If the lines ax+y+1=0,x+by+1=0, and x+y+c=0(a,b,c being different from 1) are concurrent, then 11−a+11−b+11−c is

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If the lines ax+y+1=0,x+by+1=0, and x+y+c=0(a,b,c being different from 1) are concurrent, then 11a+11b+11c is

27.

the equation of tangent to the parabola y=2+4x-4x^2 with slope -4 isa)4x+y-6=0b)4x+y+6=0c)4x-y-6=0d)none of these

Answer» the equation of tangent to the parabola y=2+4x-4x^2 with slope -4 is
a)4x+y-6=0
b)4x+y+6=0
c)4x-y-6=0
d)none of these
28.

If x+1/x=3, then find x^5+1/x^5

Answer» If x+1/x=3, then find x^5+1/x^5
29.

Let α, β, γ, δ be the roots of the equation x4−x3−x2−1=0. Also consider p(x)=x6−x5−x3−x2−x, then the value of p(α)+p(β)+p(γ)+p(δ) cannot be:

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Let α, β, γ, δ be the roots of the equation x4x3x21=0. Also consider p(x)=x6x5x3x2x, then the value of p(α)+p(β)+p(γ)+p(δ) cannot be:

30.

A1, A2,⋯,A30 are 30 sets, each having 5 elements and B1,B2,⋯,Bn are n sets each with 3 elements. If 30⋃i=1Ai=n⋃j=1Bj=S and each element of S belongs to exactly 10 of the Ai 's and exactly 9 of the Bj 's, then the value of n is

Answer» A1, A2,,A30 are 30 sets, each having 5 elements and B1,B2,,Bn are n sets each with 3 elements. If 30i=1Ai=nj=1Bj=S and each element of S belongs to exactly 10 of the Ai 's and exactly 9 of the Bj 's, then the value of n is
31.

Let P(q)={(x,y):y2≤4x,0≤x≤q and A(q) is the area of the region P(q). If for a value α(0&lt;α&lt;3),A(α):A(3)=1:3, then the value of α3 =

Answer» Let P(q)={(x,y):y24x,0xq
and A(q) is the area of the region P(q).
If for a value α(0<α<3),A(α):A(3)=1:3, then the value of α3 =
32.

The function f(x)=x∫−1t(et−1)(t−1)(t−2)3(t−3)5dt has a local minimum at x=

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The function f(x)=

x1t(et1)(t1)(t2)3(t3)5dt has a local minimum at x=

33.

What is "arbitrary constant" ? What is the meaning of 'arbitrary'?

Answer» What is "arbitrary constant" ?
What is the meaning of 'arbitrary'?
34.

If −3x&gt;−15 and x∈N, then x is equal to

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If 3x>15 and xN, then x is equal to

35.

86. Prove that sin(2/7) + sin(4/7) + sin(8/7)=7/2

Answer» 86. Prove that sin(2/7) + sin(4/7) + sin(8/7)=7/2
36.

limx→1[x−1], Where [.] is the greatest integer function, is equal to

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limx1[x1], Where [.] is the greatest integer function, is equal to


37.

P(θ) and Q(θ+π2) are two points on the ellipse x2a2+y2b2=1. The locus of midpoint of the chord PQ is

Answer» P(θ) and Q(θ+π2) are two points on the ellipse x2a2+y2b2=1. The locus of midpoint of the chord PQ is
38.

28. A and B are equally good tennis players. Which of the following two events is more probable? (i) A beats B exactly in 3 games out of 4.(ii) A beats B exactly in 5 games out of 8.

Answer» 28. A and B are equally good tennis players. Which of the following two events is more probable? (i) A beats B exactly in 3 games out of 4.(ii) A beats B exactly in 5 games out of 8.
39.

If f(x)=sin−1(2×3x1+9x), then f′(−12) equals :

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If f(x)=sin1(2×3x1+9x), then f(12) equals :

40.

A function f : [–2, 2] → [–4, 3] is such that f(0) = 2, f(1) = 0, f(2) = –4, f(–1)= 3, f(–2) = 0, then the maximum value of f(|x| – 1) isOptions:2Should have chosen 340

Answer» A function f : [–2, 2] → [–4, 3] is such that f(0) = 2, f(1) = 0, f(2) = –4, f(–1)= 3, f(–2) = 0, then the maximum value of f(|x| – 1) is

Options:

2

Should have chosen
3

4

0
41.

Which one of the following is a solution for an where an=an−1+3n−1 for n=0, 1, 2, 3,.... with f(0) = 1 and f(1) = 2 ?

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Which one of the following is a solution for an where an=an1+3n1 for n=0, 1, 2, 3,.... with f(0) = 1 and f(1) = 2 ?

42.

Evaluate the following limits:limx→π1-sinx2cosx2cosx4-sinx4 [NCERT EXEMPLAR]

Answer» Evaluate the following limits:



limxπ1-sinx2cosx2cosx4-sinx4 [NCERT EXEMPLAR]
43.

Show that the matrix, A=⎡⎢⎣01−1−1011−10⎤⎥⎦ is a skew -symmetric matrix.

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Show that the matrix, A=011101110 is a skew -symmetric matrix.

44.

Let f(x)=⎧⎪⎪⎪⎪⎪⎪⎪⎨⎪⎪⎪⎪⎪⎪⎪⎩(1+|sinx|)a|sinx| ,−π6&lt;x&lt;0b ,x=0etan2xtan3x ,0&lt;x&lt;π6. Let a and b be such that f is continuous at x=0. Then 3(a+logb) equals

Answer» Let f(x)=











(1+|sinx|)a|sinx| ,π6<x<0b ,x=0etan2xtan3x ,0<x<π6
.

Let a and b be such that f is continuous at x=0. Then 3(a+logb) equals
45.

The value of (-1+i root3)^1008+(-1-i root3)^1008

Answer» The value of (-1+i root3)^1008+(-1-i root3)^1008
46.

If the straight line x(a+2b)+y(a+3b)=a+b passes through a fixed point for different values of a and b, then the fixed point is

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If the straight line x(a+2b)+y(a+3b)=a+b passes through a fixed point for different values of a and b, then the fixed point is

47.

The equation of four circles are (x±a)2+(y±a)2=a2 . The radius of a circle touching all the four circles is

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The equation of four circles are (x±a)2+(y±a)2=a2 . The radius of a circle touching all the four circles is


48.

In the triangle ABC with vertices A(2, 3), B(4, -1) and C(1, 2) find the equation and the length of the altitude from the vertex A.

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In the triangle ABC with vertices A(2, 3), B(4, -1) and C(1, 2) find the equation and the length of the altitude from the vertex A.

49.

Prove that:sin2 π8+x2-sin2 π8-x2=12 sin x

Answer» Prove that:

sin2 π8+x2-sin2 π8-x2=12 sin x
50.

∑10r=0cos3πr3=

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10r=0cos3πr3=