Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

Distance Learning Programmes Division

Second Semester 2002-2003

Comprehensive Examination
(EC-3 Regular)

Course No. : MATH ZC161

Course Title : Engineering Mathematics – I
Nature of Exam : Open Book
Weightage : 50%
No. of Pages =1
Duration : 3 Hours
Date of Exam : 19/04/2003 (AN)
No. of Questions = 8
Note : Attempt all the questions. Start each answer from a fresh page.

Q.1. Evaluate ∫∫ xydA

R
over the region R bounded by

y = 9 x 2 , y = 4 x , xy = 2 & xy = 5,
2
by using the transformations
y
u = 2 & v = xy. (6)
x

Q.2. Let D be the region bounded by the hemisphere x 2 + y 2 + ( z − 1) 2 = 9, 1 ≤ z ≤ 4

and the plane z=1. Evaluate the double integral ∫∫ ( F ⋅ n ) dS,
S
where S is the

bounding surface of D & F = xi + yj + ( z − 1) k (5)

Q.3. Evaluate ∫
C
z dx + x dy + y dz, where C is the trace of the cylinder x 2 + y 2 = 4
in the plane y + z = 2, oriented counter- clockwise as viewed from above. Use
Stokes Theorem. (8)

Q.4. Show that ∫ ( y + yz) dx + ( x + xz ) dy + ( xy − 1) dz

C
is independent of any path C

between (1,1,1) and (2,1,4). (6)

Q.5. Find a vector that gives the direction in which F ( x , y, z ) = ( )

xz e y decreases
most rapidly at (16,0,9). Find also the minimum rate. (5)

1 2 1
 
Q.6. Diagonalize the matrix A =  6 − 1 0 . (8)
− 1 − 2 − 1

Q.7. Find the general solution of y ′′ − 4 y ′ + 4 y = ( x + 1) e 2 x , using variation of

parameters method. (6)

dx
Q.8. Evaluate : (a) ∫ 1 + sin x & (b) ∫ 1 + sin 2x (3 + 3 = 6)

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