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Code No. : 6330 Sub. Code : PPHM 14

M.Sc. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

NOVEMBER 2021

First Semester

Physics – Core

NONLINEAR DYNAMICS

(For those who joined in July 2017 - 2020)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer:

1. The physical system subjected to linear forces are

(a) linear dynamical system
(b) non linear dynamical system
(c) linear static system
(d) Non linear static system
2. In a non linear control system limit cycle is self –
sustained oscillation of
(a) variable amplitude
(b) variable frequency
(c) fixed frequency
(d) fixed frequency and amplitude

3. The sudden qualitative changes in the nature of

the motion, occur at critical parameter value is
(a) fractals (b) bifurcations
(c) chaos (d) none

4. The logistic map undergoes transcritical

bifurcation when the control parameter passes
through the value
(a) 0 (b) 3
(c) 2 (d) 1

5. If a resistor is characterized by a v-i curve other

than a straight line it is called
(a) active resistor (b) chuas resistor
(c) linear resistor (d) Non linear resistor

6. Chuas circuit exhibits a chaotic attractor called

(a) double scroll chuas attractor
(b) single scroll chuas attractor
(c) multi scroll chuas attractor
(d) non symmetric spiral attractor
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7. Remove the middle triangle of the _________
triangles formed
(a) 2 (b) 3
(c) 4 (d) 0

8. Snowflake is composed of _________ congruent

parts each of which is a Koch curve
(a) two (b) three
(c) four (d) one

9. In a stable control system backlash can cause

which of the following?
(a) Underdamping
(b) overdamping
(c) poor stability at reduced values of open loop
gain
(d) low level oscillations

10. Basically solitons are pulses which propagates

through the fiber without showing any variation in
____________
(a) amplitude
(b) velocity
(c) shape
(d) all the above

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 PART B — (5  5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Explain linear and nonlinear systems with

examples.
Or
(b) Define nonlinearity. Give any two examples
for linear and non-liner differential
equations.

12. (a) Discuss in detail equilibrium points and

their stability.
Or
(b) Explain Saddle – Node Bifurcation.

13. (a) Discuss a simple practical implementation of

Chua's diode.
Or
(b) Explain a simple piecewise - linear
oscillatory circuit exhibiting chaotic
dynamics.

14. (a) Discuss in detail Sierpinski triangle.

Or
(b) Mention any five applications of fractals.

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15. (a) Explain linear non dispersive wave
propagation.

Or

(b) List out any five properties of solitons.

PART C — (5  8 = 40 marks)
Answer ALL questions choosing either (a) or (b).
Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Explain the damped and driven nonlinear

oscillators.
Or
(b) Explain linear and non linear forces with
examples.

17. (a) Explain the Period doubling phenomenon.

Or
(b) Explain the Logistic map.

18. (a) Discuss in detail Bifurcations and chaos.

Or
(b) Explain the Murali-Lakshmanan- Chua
circuit.
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19. (a) Explain the Properties and examples of
fractals.
Or
(b) Explain the following :
(i) Fractal dimension
(ii) Middle one third cantor set

20. (a) Explain Cnoidal and solitary waves.

Or
(b) Explain the Numerical experiments of
Zabusky and Kruskal the birt of solitons.
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