Ai²TS – 1 - (XII)

APT – 2

Physics
Part – A

One or More Than One Correct:-

1. An object of mass m is suspended in equilibrium using a string of length and a

spring having spring constant K = mg/ and unstreched length /2.

(A) the tension in the string is mg/2

(B) at equilibrium the tension in string is zero
(C) Just after string is cut, acceleration of block is g/2
(D) Just after string is cut, acceleration of block is g/4

[Ans: A, C]

Sol:
T + Fs = mg
K
T = mg –
2
K
mg – = ma
2
k
g – =a
2m

2. Consider an attractive force which is central but is inversely proportional to the

first power of distance. If such a particle is in circular orbit under such a force,
which of the following statements are correct
(A) The product of force and radius is constant.
(B) The orbital speed is independent of radius.
(C) The time period is independent of radius.
(D) The time period is directly proportional to radius.

[Ans: A, B, D]

Sol:
K
F =
r
here K is proportionally constant.
 2
mV K 0
= i.e . , V  r
r r

2r 2 r
T = = i.e ., T  r .
V K
m

3. A uniform rigid square wire frame of side length ' ' and mass ‘4m’ is placed on
smooth horizontal surface where exists uniform horizontal magnetic field of
Intensity B. Now, current that is double of minimum current required to flip over
frame is switched on in the coil. Then, just after current is switched on

32 m g
(A) The normal force acting on coil is
5
23 m g
(B) The normal force acting on coil is
20
6g
(C) Angular acceleration of coil is
5
3g
(D) Angular acceleration of coil is
10

[Ans: A, C]

Sol:
Let  be minimum current required to flip, then
0

4 mg
0 B =
2

2
2 mg
0 =
B
4 mg
 = = 2 0
B
Net torque about one edge
 2
5m 4mg
 =  B −
2

3 2
6g
  =
5
 3g
a cm = =
2 5
4m3g
N − 4mg =
5
32m g
N =
5

4. A point moves along a straight line with deceleration whose magnitude depends
on the speed as a = v . At t = 0, velocity of the point is 4 m/s.
(A).The velocity vs time graph is parabolic.
(B) The velocity vs time graph is straight line.
(C) At time t=2 sec, the speed of particle is 1m/s.
(D) At time t=2 sec, the speed of particle is 2 m/s.

[Ans: A, C]

Sol:
dv
a = − v , = − v
dt
v t
1
 dv = − dt  2 v − 4 = −t
4 v 0

2 v = 4 − t
2
t
 v = − 2t + 4
4

5. In the given figure, A cell of emf 3.4 V and internal resistance 3 is connected to
an ammeter having resistance 2  and external resistance 100. When a
voltmeter connected across 100  resistance, the reading of ammeter is 0.04 A.
Then
V

100 
A

3 .4 V , 3 

(A) the reading of voltmeter is 3.2 V

(B) the reading of voltmeter is 2V
(C) the value of resistance of voltmeter is 400 
(D) the value of resistance of voltmeter is 300
 [Ans: A, C]

Sol:
100 R 3 .4
R eq = 5 + , I = = 0 . 04 , R = 400 
100 + R R eq

 0 . 04 
Reading of voltmeter =  400   (100 )= 3 .2 V
 500 

6. A positive point charge having charge Q is placed at a distance a/2 from centre
of an unchanged spherical conductor of inner radius ‘a’ and outer radius ‘2a’.
Another positive point charge having charge ‘Q’ is placed at a distance ‘4a’ from
centre of a conducting sphere. Then

a 2a
a/2 Q
Q

4a
(A) The Surface charge density on inner and outer surface of sphere would be
non uniform
3KQ
(B) The Electrostatic potential on outer surface of conductor is
2a
7KQ
(C) Electric potential at centre of sphere is
4a
(D) Electric field inside cavity is non-uniform.

[Ans: A, C, D]

Sol:
KQ KQ 3K Q
Electric potential on surface of conductor = + =
2a 4a 4a
2K Q KQ 3K Q 7K Q
Electric potential at centre = − + =
a a 4a 4a

Part – C

Numerical Based questions with Non-Negative Integer as answer:

1. The spring block system lies on a smooth horizontal surface. The free end of the
spring is being pulled towards right with constant speed v0 = 2m/s. At t = 0 sec,
the spring of constant k = 100 N/cm is unstretched and the block has a speed 1
m/s to left. The maximum extension of the spring in cm is.......
 [Ans: 6]

Sol:
with respect to free end.
1 1 m 4
mv2 = kA2 or A= v= 3 = 6 cm
2 2 k 10000

2. A long straight conductor, having a circular cross section of radius 2m carries a

current along its length such its magnetic field varies as B = K r 2 , 0  r  2 m ,
where K is a positive constant. The slope of the current density (j)vs radial
1 K
distance ‘r’ at r = m is . The value of α is.
2 0

[Ans: 3]

Sol:
Use Ampere law in differential form
dB B
+ = oj
dr r

3. At t=0, seven identical charge of charge Q are situated at distance 3R from

centre of conducting spherical shell of radius R. Now all charges are moved with
equal speed V along radially outward direction and spherical shell starts
0

dR
expanding at constant rate of = V0. Conducting shell is earthed through wire
dt
R
AB. The magnitude of current through conducting wire AB after time t =
V0
 Q V0
is . Then, find the value of " "
8R
Q

Q
Q

R
Q Q

A
Q Q
B

[Ans: 7]

Sol:
Let distance of point charge from centre and radius of spherical shell are
r 1 a n d r 2 respectively. Then
 7kQ kq
+ = 0,
r1 r2
[q is charge on surface of spherical shell]
7Q r2
q = −
r1

 
dq r r 2 − r2 r 1 7Q v 0
= −7  1  = −
 
2
dt r1 8R
 
7Q v 0
T h e m a g n itu d e o f c u r r e n t =
8R

4. A projectile is thrown from the origin in x-y plane, where x-axis is along the
ground and y-axis is vertically upwards. The vertical velocity and the horizontal
velocity vary with respect to time according to the graphs shown. Accelerating
due to gravity is g. The maximum range and maximum height are R(in m) & H(in
m ) respectively .Then ,find the value of HR/(H+R)
Vy(m/s) Vx(m/s)

10
10
t1 t(s) t(s)
k
t(s)

[Ans: 4]

Sol:
Range =20m and maximum height=5m

5. The figure shows the velocity and acceleration of a particle at the initial moment
of its motion. The acceleration vector of the body remains constant. The
minimum radius of curvature of trajectory of the body is
v 0 = 8 m/sec
o
150

2
a = 2 m/sec

[Ans: 5]

Sol:
2
o v0
a s in 3 0 =
R
v = 8 m/sec
o
30

o
a s in 3 0
2
a = 2 m/sec
 Where R is radius of curvature

6. The volume charge density as a function of distance X from one face inside a
unit cube is varying as shown in the figure. Find the total flux (in S.I. units)
through the cube (If 0 = 8.85  10−12 C/m3).

[Ans: 9]

Sol:
Charge on the small element = () (A.dx)

Total charge =   A d x

=  dx
A

= (A) (Area of –x graph)

 1 1 
= (1)2  1 +  (0 )  12
2  2  
3
= 0 × 12.
4
q in 90
 Net flux net = = = 9 V.m (as 0 = 8.85 × 10–12)
0 0

Numerical Based questions with positive or negative numbers or decimals:

7. Find the reading of the ideal ammeter connected in the given circuit (in
ammeter). Assume that the cells have negligible internal resistance.
10 V 4 V 8 V 6 V

10  8  4  2  A

[Ans: 1.95]
 Sol:
I = I1 + I2 + I3 + I4 8V 6V
8 2 2 6 8V 10 V 4V
O
= − + −
10 8 4 2
32 − 10 + 20 − 120 − 78 10 
= = −1.95 A I1 8  I2 4  I3 2  I4 A
I
40 40
 The reading is 1.95 A (downward)
O O O
O

8. A particle is moving in anticlockwise in a circle under the influence of a force

F = ( x − y ) i + (x + 5 y − z ) j + (3x − 4 y + z ) k  N
2

 
where x, y and z are in meter. The
circle lies in the xy plane with its centre at the origin and has radius of 2 m. The
work done by the force as the particle completes one revolution is (in Joule)
[Take  = 3.14]

[Ans: 25.12]

Sol:
Since particle moves in xy plane
So, z = 0
2sin y
2

x=2cos

d r = dxi + dy j

dw = f. d r = (x
2
)
− y dx + (x + 5y )dy
2

w =  dw = 4  d  = 8
0

9. A projectile is fired vertically up from the bottom of a crater (big hole) on the
moon. The depth of the crater is R/100, where R is the radius of the moon. If the
initial velocity of the projectile is the same as the escape velocity from the moon
surface. The maximum approximate height attained by the projectile above the
lunar (moon) surface is h. Then, the value of h/R is.....

[Ans: 99.50]

Sol:
2G M
speed of particle at A VA = escape velocity on the surface of moon =
R

2G M
At A, VA =
R
At highest point B, VB = 0
 From energy conservation.
1  UB U 
2
m VA = m(VB – VA) = m  – A 
2  m m 
19801
h= R
199
h = 99.5 R

10. The mass M shown in the figure oscillates in simple harmonic motion with
amplitude A =4 cm. The value of k1 and k2 are 40 N/m and 50 N/m respectively.
Then, the amplitude of the point P (in cm ) is .....
k1 k2

M
P

[Ans: 2.22]

Sol:
k1x1 = k2x2
x1 + x2 = A
 
k 1x 1 k2A
x1 + =A x1 =
k2 k1 + k 2

11. Two capacitors of capacity 6 F and 3F are charged to 100V and 50V
separately and connected as shown in figure. Now all the three switches S1, S2
and S3 are closed. Then, in steady state ,find ratio of charge on 6F and 3F
6F 3F
1 ++ –– 2 3 ++ –– 4
+– +–
S2 50V
S1 100V
S3

200V

[Ans: 2.80]

Sol:
Net q charge goes from battery.
600 + q 150 + q
So applying Kirchhoff’s law 200 − − = 0
6 3

q = 100 C
charge on 6F is 700
Charge on 3 C is 250 C

12. A thin non conducting hemispherical shell having uniform surface charge density
 spins with an angular velocity ‘w’ about an axis as shown in figure. Then, find
the magnetic field at centre O (Given :   w R = 2 T e s la ] o
 w

O R
+ + + + ++
+ + + + +
+ + +

[Ans: 0.67]

Sol:
 o d i ( R s in  )
2
d
B =  dB =  2R
3


r Rd 
 2  rR d  w
di =
2
 Chemistry
Part – A

One or More Than One Correct:-

1. In the reaction scheme shown below Q, R and S are the major products.
O

CH3 CH3
H3C H3C O
(i) CH3MgBr
H3C O (i) Zn - Hg/HCl (ii) H3O+
Q R S
AlCl3 (ii) H3PO4 (iii) H2SO4/Δ

P
The correct structure of

CH3 CH3
H3C H3C

H3C
(A) S is

CH3

CH3 CH3
H3C H3C

H3C
(B) Q is

HO 2C O

CH3 CH3
H3C H3C

H3C
(C) R is

CH3 CH3
H3C H3C

H3C
(D) S is
H3C

[Ans: B, D]
 Sol:
P → Q is Friedel Craft Acylation
Q → R is clemmenson reduction followed by dehydration using H3PO4
R on reaction with Grignard reagent & heated in presence of acid gives S

2. Which of the following statement(s) is(are) true?

(A) the two six-membered cyclic hemiacetal forms of D-(+)-glucose are called
anomers
(B) oxidation of glucose with bromine water gives glutamic acid
(C) monosaccharides cannot be hydrolysed to gives polyhydroxy aldehydes and
ketones
(D) hydrolysis of sucrose gives dextrorotatory glucose and laevorotatory fructose

[Ans: A, C, D]

Sol:
(A)  - D(+) – glucopyranose &  - D(+) – glucopyranose are anomers
(B) oxidation of glucose gives gluconic acid with bromine water
(C) monosaccharides cannot be hydrolysed to gives polyhydroxy aldehydes and
ketones
(D) hydrolysis of sucrose gives dextrorotatory glucose and laevorotatory fructose

3. A gem dichloride is formed in the reaction

(A) CH3CHO and PCl5 (B) CH3COCH3 and PCl5
(C) CH2 = CH2 and Cl2 (D) CH2 = CHCl and HCl

[Ans: A, B, D]

Sol:
(A) C H 3 C H O + P C l 5 ⎯ ⎯→ C H 3 C H C l 2
(B) C H 3 C O C H 3 + P C l 5 ⎯ ⎯→ C H 3 C C l 2 C H 3
(D) C H 2 = C H C l + H C l ⎯ ⎯→ C H 3 − C H C l 2

4. CH2 = CH − CHO → CH2 = CH − CH2 − OH

The above conversion can be effected by
(A) Na and alcohol (B) Ni/H2
(C) NaBH4 (D) LiAlH4

[Ans: C, D]

Sol:
NaBH4 & LiAlH4 are used to reduce −CHO to alcohol

5. For solution of alkali metal (M) in liquid NH3, identify which of the following
equilibria would simultaneously exist
+
(A) M + ( x + y ) N H 3 M (N H 3 ) + e (N H 3 )
x
−
y

M 2 (am )
+ −
(B) 2M ( a m ) + 2 e
− −2
(C) 2 e am e 2(am )
 + −2 −
(D) M (am ) + e 2 M (am )

[Ans: A, B, C, D]

Sol:
Reaction of Alkali metal with ammonia produces ammoniated electron

6. Which of the following statement is/are correct for H2O2 solution of volume
strength 10?
(A) on decomposition of 100 ml of same H2O2 solution 1 L of O2 is liberated at
STP
(B) 17.8 ml of 1 M Fe+2 ion containing solution reduce 100 ml of same H2O2
solution
(C) 89.3 ml of 1 M C 2 O −4 2 solution reduce 100 ml of same H2O2 solution
(D) 35.7 ml of 1 M KMnO4 solution reduce 100 ml of same H2O2 solution

[Ans: A, C]

Sol:
(A) on decomposition of 100 ml of same H2O2 solution 1 L of O2 is liberated at
STP
(C) 89.3 ml of 1 M C 2 O −4 2 solution reduce 100 ml of same H2O2 solution

Part – C

Numerical Based questions with Non-Negative Integer as answer:

1. 0.27 g of a long chain fatty acid was dissolved in 100 cm3 of hexane. 10 mL of
this solution was added dropwise to the surface of water in a round watch glass.
Hexane evaporates and a monolayer is formed. The distance from edge to
centre of the watch glass is 10 cm. If the height of monolayer is 10-x m. Then
value of x is …….
[Density of fatty acid = 0.9 g cm-3;  = 3]

[Ans: 6]

Sol:
In 10 ml mass of fatty acid is 0.027 g
Volume of fatty acid in water glass = 0.03 cm3
Volume of cylinder = volume of fatty acid
v =  r h solution for h = 10-6 m
2

 Z  xb
2. A certain gas obeys p ( Vm − b ) = R T . The value of   is . The value of x is
 p T RT

……….
(Z = compressibility factor)

[Ans: 1]
 Sol:
At using very high P, P(Vm – b) – RT
P Vm = R T + P b

P Vm Pb Pb
= 1+  Z = 1+
RT RT RT
 Z  b
  = 0 +
 P T RT
x=1

3. An organic compound (C8H10O2) rotates plane-polarised light. It produces pink

color with neutral FeCl3 solution. What is the total number of all the possible
isomers for this compound?

[Ans: 6]

Sol:
OH OH OH
OH
CH CH3

CH CH3
CH
OH HO CH3
(d + l) = 2
(d + l) = 2
(d + l) = 2

4. How many of the given species having at least 25% S-character in the hybrid
+
− − − −
orbital of central atom? C H 3 , N H 2 , I3 , N H 4 , X e O 3 , X e O 2F 2 , X e O F 4 , N C O , X e F 2 , X e O 4

[Ans: 5]

Sol:
− − + −
C H3, N H2, N H 4, XeO 3, N C O

5. How many >C=O groups are present in one molecule of the final product?
OH
(i) dil.H2SO4
(ii) NaBH4.CH2OH
OH (iii) H+/Δ
(iv) O2; H2O

[Ans: 2]

Sol:
O O

is the product
 227
6. Ac has a half-life of 22 years with respect to radioactive decay. The decay
follows two parallel paths: 2 2 7 A c → 2 2 7 T h and 2 2 7 A c → 2 2 3 F r . If the percentage of
the two daughter nuclides are 2.0 and 98.0, respectively, the decay constant (in
year-1) for 2 2 7 A c → 2 2 7 T h path is closest to 6.3  10-x. x is ……..

[Ans: 4]

Sol:
Th
r1
Ac
r2
Ac

r1 2
%Th = =
rT 100
r2 98
% Ac = =
rT 100

r1 2
=
r2 98

0 .6 9 3 98
= r1 + r
22 2
−4
 r1 = 6 .3  1 0

Numerical Based questions with positive or negative numbers or decimals:

7. If the de-Broglie wavelength of the electron in nth Bohr orbit in a hydrogenic atom
is equal to 1.5 a0 (a0 is Bohr radius), then the value of n/Z is

[Ans: 0.75]

Sol:
2
a 0n
2r = n & r =
Z
2
n
 2a0 = n
Z
n 1 .5  a 0 1 .5
 = = = 0 .7 5
Z 2a0 2

8. The complexation of Fe2+ with the chelating agent dipyridyl has been studied
kinetically in both forward and reverse directions.
Fe2+ + 3 dipy → Fe(dipy)32+
Rate (forward) = (1.80  1013) [Fe2+] [dipy]3
And rate (reverse) = (1.20  10-4) [Fe (dipy)32+]
The stability constant for the complex is x  1017. x is …..

[Ans: 1.5]
 Sol:
( 1 .8  1 0 )  F e ( )  F e ( d ip y )
2+
  d ip y  = 1 .2  1 0 
13 2+ 3 −4
 3 
2+
 F e ( d ip y )  13
 3  1 .8  1 0 17
Ks = = −4
= 1 .5  1 0
  d ip y 
3
F e
2+
1 .2  1 0
 

9.
CH3CH2CH2Li
X+Y

Cl CH 2OCH 3

Z
M o le c u la r m a s s o f z
Find the value of ?
m o le c u la r m a s s o f y

[Ans: 2.5]

Sol:
z= CH 2 O CH3

110
y = CH3CH2CH3 is  = 2 .5
44

10. The electron affinity of bromine is 3.36 eV. How much energy in kcal is released
when 8 g of bromine is completely converted to Br- ions in the gaseous state?
(1eV = 23.06 kcal mol-1)

[Ans: 7.748]

Sol:
Mole of bromine = 8/80 = 0.1
 energy required = 0.1  3.36  23.06
= 7.748 Kcal

11. 7.3 g of an amide upon Hoffmann bromamide degradation (assuming 100%

efficiency of the reaction) produce 4.5 g of an amine. Then find the mass of
sodium carbonate produce in the reaction.

[Ans: 10.6]

Sol:
O
II

R − C − N H 2 + B r 2 + 4 N a O H → R − N H 4 + N a 2 C O 3 + 2N a B r + 2H 2 O
Mole of amide = mole of amine
7 .3 4 .5
=
(R + 44 ) (R + 16 )
  R = 29 gm
4 .5
mole of amine = = 0 .1
(29 + 16 )
Mole of Na2CO3 = 0.1
 mass = 0.1  106
= 10.6

12. The pl (pH at the isoelectric point) of the following amino acid:
O O

HO C CH 2 CH 2 CH C OH pK a = 2.19
NH2
pK a = 4.25 +

pK a = 9.67

[Ans: 3.22]

Sol:
2 .1 9 + 4 .2 5
pI = = 3 .2 2
2
Mathematics
Part – A

One or More Than One Correct:-

1. Let A and B be two distinct points on the parabola y2 = 4x. If the axis of the
parabola touches a circle of radius r having AB as its diameter, then the slope of
the line joining A and B be
(A) -1/r (B) 1/r (C) 2/r (D) -2/r

[Ans: C, D]

Sol:
( 2
)
A = t1 , 2 t1 , B = t 2 , 2 t 2 ( 2
)
 t1 + t 2 
2 2

Centre =  , ( t1 + t 2 ) 
 2 
t1 + t 2 =  r

2 ( t1 − t 2 ) 2 2
m = 2 2
= = 
t1 − t 2 t1 + t 2 r

2. The real values of ‘a’ for which the equation x3 – 3x + a = 0 has three real and
distinct roots is
1
(A) – 2 < a < 2 (B) a ≤ − 2 (C) a  2 (D) − 2 < a <
2
[Ans: A, D]

Sol:
Let f(x) = x3 – 3x + A
f  ( x ) = 3 x − 3 = 0  x = 1
2

For three real and distinct roots

F(−1) f(1) < 0

3. Let the function f : R → R and g : R → R be defined by

1
(e ).
− x −1
f (x) = e g(x) =
x −1 x −1 1− x
− e and + e
2
Then the area of the region in the first quadrant bounded by the curves y = f(x), y
= g(x) and x = 0 is

(2 − ) + 2 (e − e ) (2 + ) + 2 (e − e )
1 −1 1 −1
(A) 3 (B) 3

(2 − ) + 2 (e + e ) (2 + ) + 2 (e + e )
1 −1 1 −1
(C) 3 (D) 3

[Ans: A]

Sol:
  0 , x  1
f (x) =  x −1 1− x
e − e , x  1

1
g (x) = (e x −1
+ e
1− x
)
2
f (x) = g (x)
1
e
x −1
− e
1− x
= (e x −1
+ e
1− x
)
2
x −1 1− x
e = 3e
x −1
e = 3
2 2
x y
4. Consider the ellipse + = 1, where f(x) is a positive
f k ( 2
+ 2k + 5 ) f ( k + 1 1)

decreasing function, then the value of k for which major axis coincides with x-axis
is
(A) k  (−7, −5) (B) k  (−5, −3) (C) k  (−3, 2) (D) none of these

[Ans: C]

Sol:
f k ( 2
+ 2k + 5 )  f (k + 1 1)

+ 2 k + 5  k + 1 1  k  ( − 3, 2 )
2
 k

5. If (1 + x + x2 + x3)100 = a0 + a1x + a2x2 + ….. + a300x300 then which of the following

statement(s) is/are correct?
(A) a1 = 100
(B) a0 + a1 + a2 + …… + a300 is divisible by 1024
(C) coefficients equidistant from beginning and end are equal
(D) a0 + a2 + a4 + …. + a300 = a1 + a3 + a5 + ….. + a299

[Ans: A, B, C, D]

Sol:
For B and D put x = 1, −1
For A differentiate with respect to x then put x = 0
For C replace x with 1/x

6. A common tangent to the hyperbola 9x2 – 16y2 = 144 and the circle x2 + y2 = 9
is/are
3 15 2 25
(A) y = x + (B) y = 3 x +
7 7 7 7

3 2 25
(C) y = 2 x + 15 7 (D) y = −3 x +
7 7 7

[Ans: B, D]

Sol:
 Write equation of tangent for one curve and satisfy it for other curve

Part – C

Numerical Based questions with Non-Negative Integer as answer:

1. Let n1 < n2 < n3 < n4 < n5 be positive integers such that n1 + n2 + n3 + n4 + n5 =

20. Then the number of such distinct arrangements (n1, n2, n3, n4, n5) is ….

[Ans: 7]

Sol:
When n5 takes value from 10 to 6 the carry forward moves from 0 to 4 which can
4 4 4 4
4 C1 C2 C3 C4
be arranged in C0 + + + + = 7
4 3 2 1

2. A regular hexagon is made of 6 points i.e. 12 coordinates. Minimum number of

coordinates needed to uniquely locate the hexagon is …

[Ans: 6]

Sol:
Internal angle = 120o
 1
x f (x ) − 2f   = g (x ) ,
2
3. If f(x) is an even function and satisfies the relation where
 x 
g(x) is an odd function, then the value of f(10) is

[Ans: 0]

Sol:
 1
(x) − (x) …… (i)
2
In x f 2f   = g
 x 
1
x → on replacing x by 1/x in equation (i), we get
x
1  1  1
2
f   − 2f (x) = g   …… (ii)
x  x   x 
on solving equation (i) & (ii), we get f(x)
then apply condition for even and odd functions in f(x) and g(x) respectively.
1
ln

n 2
4. If ln = x . 1 − x dx , then lim is equal to
n→  ln − 2
0

[Ans: 1]

Sol:
1

x
n 2
In = 1− x dx
0
 1
n −1
x
2
In = .x 1− x dx
0

Now assume xn – 1 as first function and x 1− x

2
as second function and integrate

5. For a polynomial g(x) with real coefficients, let mg denote the number of distinct
real roots of g(x). Suppose S in the set of polynomials with real coefficients
defined by
( x ) (a ):a 
2
2 2 3
S = −1 0
+ a 1x + a 2 x + a3x 0
, a 1, a 2 , a 3  R

For a polynomial f, let f and f denote its first and second order derivatives,
respectively. Then the minimum possible value of ( m f  + m f  ) , where f  S, is ….

[Ans: 5]

Sol:
(x ) (a )
2
2 2 3
f = −1 0
+ a1x + a 2 x + a3 x

( x + 1) ( x − 1) ( a 0 + a 1 x + a 2 x + a 3 x )
2 2 2 3
=

For min value of mf’ + mf’’, a0 + a1x + a2x2 + a3x3 must have only 1 real root which
is 1 or −1, then mf’ = 3 & mf’’ = 2  Answer = 5

6. Area enclosed by y = g(x), x = −3, x = 5 and x-axis where g(x) is inverse function
of f(x) = x3 + 3x + 1 is A, then [A] is …………. (where [•] denotes the greatest
integer function.

[Ans: 4]

Sol:
Obtain inverse of f(x) and then to find area intergrate

Numerical Based questions with positive or negative numbers or decimals:

3 3 7
1 1− 2x 2x − 4x 4x − 8x
7. If x = , then 2
+ 2 4
+ 4 8
+ ....  is
2 1− x + x 1− x + x 1− x + x

[Ans: 1.1428]

Sol:
Let f ( x ) (
= 1− x + x
2
) (1 − x
2
+ x
4
) ..... ( 1 − x
2 n −1
+ x
2n
)
multiply both side by (1 + x + x2) and differentiate both sides after taking
logarithm in both sides.

8. P and Q are any two points on the circle x2 + y2 = 4 such that PQ is a diameter. If
 and  are the lengths of perpendiculars from P and Q on x + y = 1, then the
maximum value of  is ….

[Ans: 3.50]
 Sol:

P (2cos , 2sin )

x+y=1
(-2cos, -2sin ) Q

Length of perpendiculars from P and Q on x + y = 1

2 c o s  + 2 s in  − 1 − 2 c o s  − 2 s in  − 1
 =  =
2 2

2
9. If f ( x ) = s in x + +b and f(b) denote the maximum of the function  x 
3 + s in x
R, then the minimum value of f(b) is

[Ans: 0]

Sol:
2
f (b ) = f ( x )m ax = s in x + + b
3 + s in x m ax

2
Let n (x ) = s in x +
3 s in x
f(x) will be maximum when n(x) is maximum

(1 − s in x ) ln s in x  
10. If f (x) = , x   , then the value of f(/2) so that
( − 2 x ) ln 1 + ( )
2
 2
2 2
− 4 x + 4 x


the function is continuous at x =
2

[Ans: −0.0156]

Sol:
 
L.H.L = R.H.L = f  
 2 

11. The differential equation  x y (1 + c o s x ) − y  d x + x d y

3
= 0 represents the curve
2 3
x x 2
2
= + x s in x + c x c o s x − d s in x + k . Then a + b + c + d =
ay b

[Ans: 9.00]

Sol:
Solution of differential equation.
12. If [x] denotes the greatest integer function of x, then what is the value of
1/ 2

   x  + ln ( 1 + x ) − ln ( 1 − x ) d x ?
− 1/ 2

[Ans: −0.500]

Sol:
 
1 1 1

  1 + x  1+ x 
2 2 2
 
   x  + ln   d x =   x  d x ;   ln  1 − x  d x = 0 
1   1 − x  1  1 
− − −
2 2  2 