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AIEEE – 2010 SOLUTION

1 (1) 2 (2) 3 (3) 4 (3) 5 (4) 6 (1) 7 (2) 8 (3) 9 (2) 10 (3)
11 (4) 12 (3) 13 (2) 14 (2) 15 (2) 16 (3) 17 (3) 18 (1) 19 (3) 20 (1)
21 (4) 22 (3) 23 (1) 24 (1) 25 (4) 26 (4) 27 (4) 28 (1) 29 (4) 30 (1)
31 (4) 32 (3) 33 (1) 34 (4) 35 (1) 36 (3) 37 (3) 38 (2) 39 (2) 40 (1)
41 (4) 42 (3) 43 (2) 44 (3) 45 (2) 46 (4) 47 (1) 48 (4) 49 (1) 50 (1)
51 (4) 52 (3) 53 (3) 54 (3) 55 (3) 56 (2) 57 (2) 58 (4) 59 (2) 60 (3)
61 (3) 62 (2) 63 (3) 64 (4) 65 (4) 66 (2) 67 (1) 68 (2) 69 (2) 70 (4)
71 (1) 72 (1) 73 (1) 74 (1) 75 (3) 76 (4) 77 (3) 78 (3) 79 (2) 80 (2)
81 (2) 82 (2) 83 (3) 84 (4) 85 (4) 86 (3) 87 (3) 88 (1) 89 (1) 90 (3)

PHYSICS

1. For a parallel cylindrical beam, wave front will be planar.

c
2. Since ⇒ Vmedium = and I is inversely proportional to ‘r’
µ 0 + µ 2I

c
For a cylindrical beam = µ (I) = µ0 + µ2I,
Vmedium
c
⇒ Vmedium = . Thus speed will be minimum at the axis as intensity is maximum
µ 0 + µ 2I

3. As intensity is maximum at axis.

∴ µ will be maximum and speed will be minimum on the axis of the beam.
∴Beam will converge.

4. By Conservation of the momentum

M M
0= V1 − V2
2 2
V1 = V2 ….(i)

1 M 2 1 M 2
∆mc2 = . V1 + . V2 ….(ii)
2 2 2 2

M 2
∆mc2 = V1
2

2∆mc2
= V12
M

2∆m
V1 = c
M

5. After decay, the daughter nuclei will be stable hence binding energy per nucleon will be more
than that of their parent nucleus.
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6. By the equation
hv == hv0 + eV0

hc hc
= + eV0
λ λ0

as λ ↓ V0 ↑ Kmax ↑

This proves that statement 1 is true and 2 is false.

7. If the particles moving in same direction lose all their energy, final momentum will become
zero, whereas initial momentum is not zero.

8. Because of impulse direction of velocity changes as can be detected from the slope of the graph.

2
Initial velocity = =1m/s
2

2
Final velocity = − = −1 m / s
2

Pi = 0.4N − s

Pji = −0.4N − s
   

(
J = P f − Pi = −0.4 − 0.4 = −0.8N − s J = impulse )

J = 0.8N − s

9. In region 1, i.e., on the left of the first wire field will remain negative, and as the position
changes from −∞ to A, field increase in magnitude from zero to large value. As one moves
from A to B, field changes sign from positive to negative, becoming zero at  mid point as one
move in region 3, from B to +∞ , field decreases from a large value to zero.

10. As ρ > ρoil , ball must sink in oil alone.

As ρ < ρwater , ball must float in water.

11. By symmetry the cosine component cancels so,

 q
Linear charge density λ =  
 πr 

( )
K.dq
E = ∫ dE sin θ −ˆj = ∫ 2 sin θ −ˆj
r
( )
∫ πr dθ sin θ (−ˆj)
K qr
E=
r2
π
=
K q
r 2 π ∫0
( )
sin θ −ˆj

=
q
2π2 ε0r2
( )
− ĵ
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12. For adiabatic expansion

T1V1y −1 = T2 V2y −1

y −1
T1  V2  7
= (32 )5 = (32 ) = 4
−1 2/5
= 
T2  V1 

T 1
η = 1 − 1 = 1 − = 0.75
T2 4

13. By the rules to find out significant figures the following figures have the respective significant
digits.
23.023 → 5
0.0003 → 1

2.1 × 10−3 → 2

14.

15. P = nhv
4 × 103 = 1020 × 6.63 × 10−34 × vv
4
v = × 1017 Hz
6.63
this is range of X-rays.

16. When positive beta decay takes place, a proton is transformed into a neutron and a positron
is emitted.

p+ → n0 + e+

no. of neutrons initially was A – Z

no. of neutrons after decay
(A – Z) – 3 × 2 (Due to alpha particles) + 2 × 1 (Due to positive beta decay)
The no. of proton will reduce by 8.
[As 3 × 2 (due to alpha particles) +2 (Due to positive beta decay)]

Hence atomic number reduces by 8.

5 r 
17. ρ(r) = ρ0  − 
4 R 
By Gauss Law
 qenc
∫ E.dA = ∈0

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⇒ E.4πr = 2 ∫ 0
ρ(r)4πr 2dr
∈0

r 5 r 
∫
0
ρ0  −  4πr 2dt
4 R 
=
∈0

 r5 1 r 
ρ0 4π  ∫ r 2dr − ∫ r 3dr 
0 4 R
2
E.4πr =  0

∈0
ρ0  5 r3 1 r 4 
E.r2 =  − 
∈ 4 3 R 4 
ρ0 5 r2 
E.r2 =  r− 
4 ∈0 3 R
ρ0r 5 r 
⇒E= 4 − R 
4 ∈0  

18. When capacitance is taken out, then

XL
tan30° =
R
200
⇒ XL = Ω

3
When inductance is taken out, then

XC
tan30° =
R
200
⇒ XC = Ω
3
While all three are present,
φ = 0 {XL = XC

thus power dissipated P = Ems.ims cos 0°

220 × 220 220 × 220

= = = 242 W
200
(200)
2
+0

19. At t = 0, no current flows through inductor
V
So, I =
R2
At t = ∞, inductor behaves as a conductor
V
So, I =
(R1R 2 )
(R1 + R 2 )
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dx dy
20. = Ky ; = Kx
dt dt
dy x
=
dx y
⇒ ydy = xdx

⇒ y2 = x2 + cons tan t

21. Since
(q )
2
q2
U= = 0 e−2t /RC = U0e−2t /RC
2C 2C

q = q0e− t /RC
1 1
On substituting values of charge, when charge becomes times, energy becomes times.
4 16
So, t1 = one half life, while t2 = 4 half lives.

22. A moving conductor is equivalent to a battery of emf = v B l (motion emf) Equivalent circuit

l = l1 + l2

Applying Kirchoff’s law

I1R + IR − vBl = 0 ......(1)

I2R + IR − vBl = 0 ......(2)

Adding (1) and (2)

2IR + IR = 2vBl
2vBl
I=
3R
vBl
I1 = I2 =
3R

 2π 
ω  0.04  0.50
23. v= = = = 12.5m / s
k  2π  0.04
 0.50 
 

T
v=
µ
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T = µv2 = (12.5) × 0.04

2

= 6.25 N

24. α A (along vetical) = g sin2 60°

αB(Along vertical) = g sin2 30°

3 1 g
⇒ α (A /B)along vertical = g  −  = = 4.9 m / s2
4 4 2
25. For a particle in uniform circular motion,

 v2
a= towards centre of circle
R
 v2
∴a=
R
(
− cos θˆi − sin θˆj )
26. Gravitation torque
= F (⊥ dist.)
= mgx
mg (v0 cos θ ) τ

 dl
τ=
dt
  t2
l l = ∫ ldt = mg v0 cos θ
2
  
( )
l = m r×v

= mg v0 cos θ
2
( )
t2 ˆ
−k

27. When charged sphere are in air

FE = T sin θ

mg = T cos θ
⇒ FE = mg tan θ ....... (i)

When in liquid,
T ' sin θ = F 'E
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⇒ T ' cos θ + FB = mg

T ' cos θ = mg − FB

⇒ F 'E = (mg − FB )tan θ ....... (ii)

By (1) and (2)

FE mg
⇒ =
F 'E mg − FB

1 1
⇒K = =
FB 1
1− 1−
mg R.D
1
K= =2
1
1−
(1.6 / 0.8)
28. S = t3 + 5

ds
⇒ tangential speed v =
dt
v = 3t3 + 0
at t = 2 sec v = 12 m/s

dv
Tangential acceleration aT =
dt
aT = 6t
at t = 2 s
∴ aT = 12 m/s2

v2
Centripetal acceleration aR =
R
(12)
2
144
aR = = = 7.2m / sec2
20 20

(12) + (72 )
2 2
Total acceleration atotal =
= 14 m/s2

a b
29. U (x ) = −
x12 x6
At equilibrium position, Fnet = 0

dU (x )
⇒ =0
dx
−12a 6b
⇒ + 7 =0
x13 x
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1/6
 2a 
⇒ X = 0 and X =  
 b 

 
 
 a b 
thus D =  12
− 6

  2a 1/6   2a 1/6  
       
b  b   
   
 a.b2 b2   b2  b2
= − 2 −  = − =
 4a 2a   4a  4a

30. In series combination
R eff = R 0 + R 0 αt + R 0 α2 t + R 0
= 2R 0 + R 0 (α1 + α2 )t

  α + α2  
R eff = 2R 0 1 +  1  t
  2  

α1 + α2
⇒ α eff =
2
In parallel combination,

1 1 1
= +
R eff R 0 (1 + α1t ) R 0 (1 + α2 t )

1 1
= (1 − α1t ) + (1 − α2 t )
R eff R0 

R0
R eff =
2 − (α1 + α2 ) t
−1
R0   α1 + α2  
R eff = 1 −   t
2   2  

=
R0  (α1 + α2 )t 
1 + 
2  2 

α1 + α2
α eff =
2

CHEMISTRY

31. Since K2 < < K1

∴ Conc. of H+ and HCO3− are approximately same.

32. [Ag+] = 0.05, [Br–] = x M

Ksp = S2=[Ag+] [Br–]
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5 × 10–13 = 0.05 × x
x = 10–11 M
∴Solubility of KBr is (120 × 10–11)
⇒ 1.2 × 10–9 g/L
2−
33. O > F − > Na+ > Mg2+ > Al3+ .

Decreasing ionic radii with increasing effective nuclear charge for isoelectronic species.
(Generally if element is carrying –ve charge size is more,if +ve charge small size neutral is in
between for the successeive elements.

34.

(conversion of aniline to benzene diazonium chloride is Diazotization reaction)

35. PV = nRT (ideal gas equation)

n = no moles has to calculated i.e., n =PV/RT
3170 × 10–3 = n × 8.314 × 300
31.7 × 10−3
n= = 1.27 × 10−3
8.314 × 3

36. Alcohols which give more stable carbocation is more reactive with Lucas reagent (Anhy. ZnCl2
+ conc. HCl)

Reactivity of alcohols 30>20>10. 30 form ppt immediately, 20 form after 5min, 10 will not
respond r very slow.

37. ΔTf = i Kfm

i for Na2SO4 ionize as a 2Na+ and SO4-2 i.e., is i= 3(100% ionisation)

0.01
∆Tf = 3 × 1.86 ×
1
∆Tf = 0.0558 K

38.

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Bronsted acid base theory. Conjugate base conjugate acid

39.

Dehydration of alcohols gives alkenes. Above case major is according to resonance and minor
is sytzeff rule

hc
40. E= E∞ v =hv h is plank constant
λ
242 × 103
E= J / atom
6.023 × 1023
242 × 103 6.6 × 10−34 × 3 × 108
∴ 23
=
6.023 × 10 λ
19.8 × 10−26 × 6.023 × 1023
λ= = 0.494 × 10−6
242 × 103
= 494 nm.

1.4NV
41. %N = : the amount of acid absorbed by NH3 is 5ml.
W
1.4 × 0.1 × (20 − 15) 700
= −3
= = 23.7
29.5 × 10 29.5

2
EHe+ ZHe +
42. = Energy directly proportional to the z
ELi+2 ZLi2 +2

19.6 × 10−18 4
=
ELi+2 9

9
ELi+2 = × 19.6 × 10−18
4
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= 4.41 × 10–17 J/atom

∴ Energy of orbit of Li+2 is – 4.41 × 10–17 J/atom.

43. P = X APA0 + XBPB0

25
nhep tan e = = 0.25 (pressure exerted by heptanes)
100
35
noc tan e = = 0.307 (pressure exerted by octane) by the addion of the these will give the
114
total pressure.
0.25 0.307
P= × 105 + × 45
0.25 + 0.307 0.25 + 0.307
= 47.127 + 24.84 = 71.96

= 72 kPa

44.

In order to show optically active, the objects should not be superimposed on each other and
3+
it exists as enantiomeric pair Co (en)3 

45. Formation of carbocation is rate determining step in SN1 reaction. Hence, alkyl halide which
gives more stable carbocation is more reactive towards SN1 reaction

B. stabilized by resonance, c is stabilised by to 2 +I groups, A has of +I group

(i)O3
46. CH3 − CH = CH − CH3 
(ii)Zn−H2O
→ CH3 − CHO

44 amu

47. Rate depends only on slow step. For slow step activation energy is more. Hence, it takes more
time, which in turn rate of the reaction increase.

2 4
48. Al2O3 → Al + O2
3 3
∆G = 966 kJ/mol
⇒ 4e– are involved
∴ ∆G = – nFE i.e., E= -∆G/nF
E = potential difference
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966 × 103 = – 4 × 96500 × E

966
E=− V = −2.5V
4 × 965
∴ 2.5 V potential difference is required.
�
R − COO < HC ≡ C� < NH2 < R
49.
increasin gbasic strength

(R ) is more basic than

�
As sp3 C is less electronegative than sp3 N alkyl carbanion NH2 .
�
However sp hybridized carbon is more electronegative than sp3 N. Hence, NH2 is more basic
�
than HC ≡ C .

Or. If the conjugate acid of above species is less stable .then basic character is more

a
50. In fcc crystal, R + r = R=cation radius r=anion radius
2
508
∴110 + r = = 254
2
r = 144 pm.

51.

In order to show optically active, two objects should not be superimposed on each other and
in the above case it also contains chiral carbon, which is one of the condition to show optically
active.(not always)

52. ΔG = ΔH – TΔS
For equilibrium ΔG = 0 change in free energy
For spontaneous reaction, ΔG < 0
∴ T > Te

53. Space occupied in fcc and bcc lattices are 74% and 68% ∴space left out 26% and 32%.

54. Nylon 6, 6 involves amide linkage therefore, it will also have very strong intermolecular
hydrogen bonding between

To show hydrogen bond H should attach with EN element like O,N,F, which will partially
attached with adjacent EN element group of two polyamide chains.
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55. Ksp = S3= [Mg+2] [OH–]2

1 × 10–11 = 0.001 × [OH–]2
∴ [OH–] = 10–4 M
pOH = 4, pH = 10
pH= pH+ poH

56. Mn > Cr > Fe > Co Reduction potential value are give of each element more is the negative
more is the tendency to get reduce
0
EMn2+
/Mn
= −1.18

E0Cr2 + /Cr = −0.91

0
EFe2+
/Fe
= −0.44

E0CO2 + /CO = −0.28

57. Biuret test is only given by amides. Carbohydrates are not amides and hence, it does not
give biuret test.(this test used to identify the peptide bonds) The biuret reagent is made of
potassium hydroxide(KOH) and hydrated copper (II) sulfate, together with potassium sodium
tartrate. The reagent turns from blue to violet in the presence of proteins, blue to pink when
combined with short-chain polypeptides

a 2
58. K= = = 1 in zero order reaction half life is directly proportional to conc of reactant.
2t 1 2 ×1
2

Hence,

C0 − C1 0.5 − 0.25
t= = = 0.25h
K 1

2.675
59. Moles of complex = = 0.01
267.5
4 − 78
Moles of AgCl precipitated = = 0.033
143.5
It means 3Cl– are released by one molecule of complex ∴ [Co(NH3)6]Cl3 the chloride ions
which are outside the co-ordination sphere can form white ppt.

1 3
60. N2 + H2 → NH3
2 2
∆HNH3 = −46 kJ

1 3
NH3 → N2 + H2
2 2
1 3
46 = 3∆HN−H − × (712 ) − × 436
2 2
∆HN−H = 352kJ / mol
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MATHEMATICS

61. R is not an equivalence relation because 0 R 1 but 1 R 0, S is an equivalence relation.

62. We have,
|z – 1| = |z + 1| = |z – i|. So z is at equal distance from the points (1, 0) and (0, 1) and (–1,
0). Hence z is the circumcentre of the triangle formed by the vertices (1, 0) and (0, 1) and
(–1, 0) which is unique.

63. α and β are roots of the equation x2 – x + 1 = 0

⇒ α + β = 1, αβ = 1

1 ± 3i 1 + 3i 1 − 3i
⇒x = ⇒x= or
2 2 2

⇒ x = ω, ω2
Thus, α = –ω2, then β = –ω
α = –ω, then β = –ω2 where ω3 = 1

α 2009 + β2009 = (– ω) 2009 + (– ω2 ) 2009

Since 2009 leaves 2 as remainder, we have α 2009 + β2009 = (– ω) 2009 + (– ω2 ) 2009 = −ω2 − ω4 = 1

64. The given system of linear equations can be put in the matrix form as

1 2 1 x1  3
    
2 3 1  x2  = 3
3 5 2  x3  1 
 
Observe that the elements in the first two columns are in AP. Then the determinant of the
matrix will be zero. Hence the given system of equations has no solution.

65.

Two balls from urn A and two balls from urn B can

be selected in 3C2 × 9 C2 ways.

= 3 × 36 = 108

66. We have,
f : (–1, 1) → R
f(0) = –1 f’(0) = 1
g(x) = [f(2f(x) + 2)]2
g′(x) = 2[ f(2f(x) + 2)] × f ′(2f(x) + 2) × 2f ′(x)
⇒ g′(0) = 2[ f(2 f(0) + 2)] × f ′ (2 f(0) + 2) × 2f′(0)
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= 2[f(0)] × f ′(0) × 2f ′(0)

= 2 × –1 × 1 × 2 × 1 = –4

f(3x)
67. We have, f : R → R. lim =1
x →∞ f(x)

Given that the function is increasing and positive. Hence we have 0 < f (x ) < f (2x ) < f (3x ).
The question should have given that domain also is positive.
f (2x) f (3x)
Now, we have 0 < f (x ) < f (2x ) < f (3x ) ⇒ 1 < <
f (x) f (x)
By Squeeze principle or Sandwich theorem, we have

f(2x) f(3x) f(2x)

1 ≤ lim ≤ lim . Hence lim =l

x →∞ f(x) x →∞ f(x) x →∞ f(x)

68. We have,
p’(x) = p’(1 – x), ∀ x ∈ [0, 1], p(0) = 1, p(1) = 41
p(x) = – p(1 – x) + C
⇒ 1 = – 41 + C
⇒ C = 42
⇒ p(x) + p(1 – x) = 42
1 1 a a
I = ∫ p(x)dx = ∫ p (1 − x )dx , using the formula ∫ f(x)dx =∫ f (a − x )dx
0 0 0 0

1 1
Adding, we get 2I = ∫ (p(x) + p (1 − x ))dx = ∫ 42.dx = 42
0 0

⇒ I = 21

69. Number of notes person counts in 10 minutes = 10 × 150 = 1500

Since, a10, a11, a12, ....... are in A.P. with common difference = –2
Let n be the time taken to count remaining 3000 notes, then
n
2(148) + (n − 1)(−2) = 3000
2

⇒ n2 – 149n + 3000 = 0
⇒ (n – 24) (n – 125) = 0
⇒ n = 24, 125. It is not possible to have n=125. Hence the time taken by the person to
count all notes
= 10 + 24 = 24 minutes.

4
70. We have, the equation to the curve y = x + 2 . Differentiating, we get
x
dy 8
=1− 3
dx x
dy
The tangent is parallel to x-axis, hence =0
dx
⇒ x3 = 8 ⇒ x = 2 and y = 3
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The equation of the tangent to the given curve at (2, 3) is y = 3

71.

Required area
π /4 5 π /4 3 π /2
= ∫ (cos x − sin x )dx + ∫ (sin x − cos x )dx + ∫ (cos x − sin x )dx
0 π /4 5 π /4

( )
= 4 2 − 2 sq.units

72. Dividing by y2cosx, we can write the given differential equation in the form
1 dy 1
− tan x = − sec x
y2 dx y

dz 1
⇒ + (tan x )z = + sec x, where z =
dx y
This equation is linear in z. So, the integrating factor is given by

I.F = e∫
tan x dx
= eln sec x = sec x
The solution is

z.sec x = ∫ sec2 xdx = tan x + c where c is a constant of integration

Hence the solution to the given equation is sec x = y(tan x + c)

73. We have
   
a × b + c = 0
     
( )
⇒ a × a × b + a × c = 0
      
( ) ( )
⇒ a.b a – a.a b + a × c = 0
    
⇒ 3a – 2b + a × c = 0 from the given relations
     
⇒ 2b = 3a + a × c ; a × c = –2i – j – k = 3j – 3k – 2i – j – k = – 2i + 2j – 4k

⇒ b = – i + j – 2k

74. We have

a.b = 2 – 4 + 2 = 0
 
a. c = λ – 1 + 2µ = 0

b.c = 2λ + 4 + µ = 0
Thus λ = 1 – 2µ
and 2 – 4µ + 4 + µ = 0
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⇒ 3µ = 6 ⇒ µ = 2
⇒λ = –3
So, (λ, µ) = (–3, 2)

75. Locus of P from which two perpendicular tangents are drawn to the parabola is the directrix
of the parabola
Hence locus is, x = –1
13 32 32 8
76. As (13, 32) lies on L, we have + =1⇒ =
5 b b 5
∴ b = – 20
x y
So, the equation to L is given by − =1
5 20
The line K must have equation
x y
− =a
5 20

x y
⇒ − =1
5a 20a

x y 3
Comparing with + = 1 gives 20a = −3 and c = 5a = −
c 3 4
Hence the distance between lines L and K is
−3
−1
a−1 20 23
= = =
1 1 17 17
+
25 400 400

77. We have from the properties of direction cosines,

cos245° + cos2120° + cos2θ = 1

1 1
+ + cos2 θ = 1
2 4
1
∴cos2 θ =
4
1
cos θ = ±
2
⇒ θ = 60° or 120°

78. The statement ‘There is a rational number x ∈ S such that x ≤ 0’ is not the negation of the
given statement as it does not ensure that all the elements of S are non positive.
The statement ‘There is no rational number x ∈ S such that x ≤ 0’ also is not the negation of
the given statement as it telling the same information as the given statement.
The statement ‘Every rational number x ∈ S satisfies x ≤ 0’ says exactly the opposite of what
the given statement says. Hence it is the negation.
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4
79. cos (α + β ) = ⇒ α + β ∈ 1st quadrant
5
5
sin (α − β ) = ⇒ α – β ∈ 1st quadrant
13
2α = (α + β) + (α – β)

tan (α + β ) + tan (α − β )
∴ tan2α =
1 − tan (α + β )tan (α − β )

3 5
+
56
= 4 12 =
3 5 33
1− .
4 12
80. Centre ≡ (2, 4) r2 = 4 + 16 + 5 = 25. For the line to intersect the circle, the distance from
(2, 4) to 3x – 4y = m must be less than radius

6 − 16 − m
∴ <5
5
⇒ – 25 < 10 + m < 25
∴ – 35 < m < 15

81. If X and Y are the data sets in question, we have

E(X2) – E(X)2 = 4
∴ E(X2) = 4 + 4 = 8

∴ ∑ X12 = 40

Similarly, E(Y2) – (E(Y))2 = 5

∴E(Y2) = 5 + 16 = 21

∴ ∑ Y12 = 105

Also we can make out ∑ Xi = 10, ∑ Yi = 20

∴ ∑ (Xi + Yi ) = 30

∑ (X 2
i )
+ Yi2 = 145

145 55 11
∴ Variance (for combined data) = −9 = =
10 10 2

82. Total number of cases = 9 C3 = 84

Favorable cases = 3C1.4 C1.2 C1 = 24

24 2
The probability that three balls have different colors= =
84 7
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83.

We draw two separate figures. Let R is the radius of the circumscribed circle; r is the radius
of inscribed circle.

a π
We have from the first figure, = sin
2R n
a π
From the second figure, = tan
2r n
r π
∴ = cos
R n
r 1
n = 3 gives =
R 2
r 1
n = 4 gives =
R 2
r 3
n = 6 gives =
R 2
1 0 0
 
84. There are 2 matrices available altogether. Consider  0 1
9
1  . This is a nonsingular matrix. By
0 0 1 

interchanging the non-diagonal entry 1 with any of the 0 entries, we get 6 nonsingular matrices.
1 0 1
 
Similarly the arrangement  0 1 0  also gives at least one nonsingular with the first row
1 0 0 

first column entry interchanged with any 0 entry. So, there are at least seven such non
singular matrices.

85. The part k-2x is decreasing for all x, hence the minimum value is k+2. The part 2x+3 is increasing
and its minimum value is 1. Hence the local minimum at x=-1 is possible when k + 2 ≤ 1
∴k≤–1

86. Statement-2 is false. The counter example which we can give is: The outcomes 2, 8, 14, 20
are an AP with common difference 6.
10 n
87. We have S2 = ∑j
j−1
10
C j = 10.29 from the formula ∑j C
j−1
n
j = n2n−1

∴ statement – 2 is false.
Only choice is (3)

88. The image of the point (3, 1, 6) w.r.t. the plane x – y + z = 5 is

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x − 3 y − 1 z − 6 −2 (3 − 1 + 6 − 5)
= = =
1 −1 1 1+1+1

x −3 y −1 z − 6
⇒ = = = −2
1 −1 1

⇒x=3–2=1
y=1+2=3
z = 6 – 2 = 4, which shows that statement-1 is true. We observe that the line segment joining
the points A(3, 1, 6) and B(1, 3, 4) has direction ratios 2, –2, 2 which are proportional to 1,
–1, 1, the direction ratios of the normal to the plane. Hence statement-2 is true.

1
89. Obviously, f(0) =
3
∴ statement –1 is true.
1
We write f(x) =
ex ex
+ + e− x + e− x
2 2

By AM – GM inequality, we have the relation,

ex ex 1
+ + e− x + e− x ≥ 4 4 = 43/4
2 2 4

1 1
∴0 < f(x) ≤ =
43/4 2 2

90. Any square matrix A satisfies A2 – Tr(A). A + (det A)I = 0 comparing with A2 – I = 0, it follows
Tr A = 0, |A| = –1.