Mathematics Subject

1. What is the differential equation of the family of parabolas having their vertices at the origin
and their foci on the x-axis?
A. 2xdy – ydx =0 C. 2ydx –xdy = 0
B. ydx + ydx = 0 D. dy/dx – x + 0

2. Find the orthogonal trajectories of the family of parabolas y2 = 2x + C

A. y = Cex C. y = Ce2x
-x
B. y = Ce D. y = Ce-2x

3. A reflecting telescope has a parabolic mirror for which the distance from the vertex to the focus
is 30 ft. If the distance across the top of the mirror is 64 in., how deep is the mirror of the
center?
A. 32/45in B. 30/43 in C. 32/47in D. 35/46in

4. Simplify 12 cis 45 deg + 3 cis 15 deg

A. 2 + j B. sqrt. of 3 + j2 C. 2 sqrt. of 3 + j2 D. 1 + j2

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