Test Name: 23IIT1-INTG-ADV-03-P1S

PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY AND MATHEMATICS

Class I IIT-JEE Achiever (Integrated) 2023-24 Max. Marks 192
Solution to Test – 03 Version - 4 Duration 3 Hours
Advanced Paper – I Date 24-09-2023

PART - I: PHYSICS
Section A
Multiple choice questions with one correct alternative

1. In the figure the variation of components of acceleration of a particle of mass 1 kg is shown w.r.t. time.
The initial velocity of the particle is u = (−3 ˆi + 4j)
ˆ m/s. The total work done by the resultant force on
the particle in time interval from t = 0 to t = 4 seconds is

(A) 22.5 J (B) 10 J (C) 0 (D) none of (A), (B) & (C)
Ans (B)
From given graphs :
3 3  3
ax = t and ay = −  t + 1  vx = t2 + C
4 4  8
3
At t = 0 : vx = – 3  C = – 3  vx = t2 – 3
8
3 
 dx =  t 2 − 3  dt  (1)
8 
 3 
Similarly; dy =  − t 2 − t + 4  dt  (2)
 8 
As dw = F. ds = F.(dx ˆi + dy ˆj)
3 3  ˆj .  3 t 2 − 3  ˆi +  − 3 t 2 − t + 4  ˆj dt  W = 10 J
W 4
 0 dw = 0  4 t ˆi −  4 t + 1   8
 



 8




Alternate Solution :
Area of the graph ;  a x dt = 6 = V(x) f − (−3)  V(x)f = 3.
and  a y dt = –10 = V( y) f − (4)  V(y)f = – 6. Now work done =  KE = 10 J

2. For the system shown in figure if velocity of B at certain instant is 2 m/s in downward direction, then
velocity of a at this instant is
(A) 3 m/s in downward direction
(B) 3 m/s in upward direction
(C) 6 m/s in upward direction
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(D) m / s in upward direction
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Ans (B)
From constraint theory
2l1 + 3l2 = constant
2dl1 3dl2
So, + =0
dt dt
dl dl
Where 1 & 2 are velocity of A and B respectively
dt dt
dl1 3 dl2 3
=−  = −  2 = −3 m / s
dt 2 dt 2
–ve sign tells that velocity of A is in upward direction.
3. In the given figure the coefficient of friction between the two blocks is , and all other surface is smooth.
Find the minimum value of F which will prevent slipping.
(m1 + m2 )m1g (m1 + m2 )m2 g
(A) (B)
m2 m1
(m1 + m 2 )g (m1 + m2 )gm1
(C) (D)
 m2 + m1
Ans (A)
F = (m1 + m2)a
R = m2 a
 m2a = m1g
 F 
 m 2   = m1g fFrom Eq.(1)
 (m1 + m2 ) 
(m1 + m2 )m1g
 F=
m2

4. A particle is projected from the ground with an initial speed u at an angle θ with horizontal. The average
velocity of the particle between its point of projection and highest point of trajectory is
u u u
(A) u cos θ (B) 1 + cos 2  (C) 1 + 2cos 2  (D) 1 + 3cos 2 
2 2 2
Ans (D)
Total displacement
Vav = y
Total time
R2 R/2. H
+ H2
Vav = 4
u sin  θ
g
2 2
 u2   u2 2 
 sin 2  + 4  sin  
R + 4H
2 2
 g   2g 
Vav = =
2u sin  2u sin 
g g
u2 4sin 2  cos 2  + sin 4  u
= = 1 + 3cos 2 
g 2u sin  2
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Stem - 1
Read the question stem given below and answer questions 05 and 06 by choosing the
correct alternative
In the arrangement as shown, block C supports block A and B (of masses mA = 1 kg and mB = 5 kg) with a
spring and string respectively. Block C moves towards left with an acceleration ‘a’ on a smooth surface. The
coefficient of friction between C and A, and C and B is  = 0.5. Blocks A and B move with a constant speed
relative to each other. (g = 10 m s−2).

5. The energy stored in the spring if the spring constant is k = 833 N m−1 is n 10−1 J , find n.
(A) 0.21 J (B) 0.42 J (C) 0.042 J (D) 0.021 J
Ans (C)
T = mAg − mAa and T = Kx
So, mAg − mAa = Kx  (1) (10) − 0.5(1)(3.33) = Kx
10 − 1.67 8.33
x= = = 0.01 m
K 833
1 1
U = Kx 2 = (833)(0.01)2 = 0.042 J
2 2

6. If mA = 1 kg, mB = 5 kg,  = 0.5, the acceleration of block C is ______ m s−2

(A) 2.72 ms−2 (B) 3.33 ms−2 (C) 1.11 ms−2 (D) 6.66 ms−2
Ans (A)
For block A, N = mAa
f = N = (mA)a
T = mAg − mAa  (i)
For spring, T = Kx  (ii)
For rope, Kx = T  (iii)
For block B, T = f + mBa = mBg + mBa
From equations (i) and (ii), mAg − mAa = mBg + mBa
g(mA − mB ) (10)[1 − 0.5(5)]
a= = = 2.72 m s−2
(mA + mB ) (0.5)(1) + (5)

Stem - 2
Read the question stem given below and answer questions 07 and 08 by choosing the
correct alternative
A block of mass m is kept in an elevator which starts moving downward with an acceleration a as shown in
figure. The block is observed by two observers A and B for a time interval t0.

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7. The observer B finds that the work done by pseudo force on the block is:
(A) zero (B) −ma2t0 (C) +ma2t0 (D) −mg at0
Ans (A)
Wpseudo → 0
8. The observer B finds that the work done by gravity on the block is
1 1 1 1
(A) mg 2 t 02 (B) − mg 2 t 02 (C) mg at 02 (D) − mg at 02
2 2 2 2
Ans (C)
1
h = at 02
2
1 mg 2
Wmg = mg. at 02 = at 0
2 2

Stem - 3
Read the question stem given below and answer questions 09 and 10 by choosing the
correct alternative
A spring lies along an x axis attached to a wall at one end and a block at the other end. The block rests on a
frictionless surface at x = 0. A force of constant magnitude F is applied to the block that begins to compress
the spring, until the block comes to a maximum displacement xmax.

9. During the displacement, which of the curves shown in the graph best represents the work done on the
spring block system by the applied force.
(A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4
Ans (A)
Wext = F . x  linear variation
10. During the displacement, which of the curves shown in the graph best represents the kinetic energy of
the block.
(A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4
Ans (C)
Applying W-E theorem on the block for any compression x :
Wext + Wg + Wspring = KE
1 1
 Fx + 0 – Kx2 = mv2
2 2
 KE vs x is inverted parabola.

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Multiple choice questions with one or more than one correct alternative/s

11. In the arrangement shown in figure all surfaces are smooth. Select the correct alternative(s)
(A) for any value of  acceleration of A and B are equal
m
(B) contact force between the two blocks is zero only if A = tan 
mB
(C) contact force between the two is zero for any value of mA or mB
(D) normal reactions exerted by the wedge on the blocks are equal
Ans (A) and (C)
Let both the blocks are in contact and hence comes down with same acceleration, let us say a.

Then a = A
( m + mB ) gsin  = gsin 
mA + mB
The normal contact force between the blocks is given by, N + mA g sin  = mA  a  N = 0
12. A block of mass m is placed on a prism of mass M. The inclined surface is smooth and inclination with
horizontal is . The horizontal surface is sufficiently rough to prevent slipping of prism. The body of
mass m is coming down the inclined face then
(A) Acceleration of body along the inclined surface is g sin 
1
(B) Frictional forces is mg sin 2
2
mg
(C) Maximum frictional force is
2
(D) Frictions force will be maximum when  = 45
Ans (A), (B), (C) and (D)

mg
FS = N sin  = Mg cos  sin  = sin 2 .
2
At this angle,  = 45, Fs → maximum
mg
 Fsmax =
2

13. Two blocks A and B of same mass are connected through a string and are arranged as shown in figure.
When the system is released from rest and there is no friction, then
g
(A) acceleration of A is
2
3
(B) acceleration of a is g
4
(C) tension in the string is zero
mg
(D) tension in the string is
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Ans (B) and (D)

The FBD of two blocks would be like as shown
For A, mg sin 30 + T = ma
For B, mg – T = ma
Solving above equations, we get
3g mg
a= and T =
4 4

14. In the given diagram, pulley is frictionless and massless. Both the springs are having same force constant
10 N/m. Initially with the string attached to the grounds, the total system is at rest. Now if the string is
cut, then immediately after cutting the string.

7kg 6kg

K = 10N/m K = 10N/m
5kg
4kg
String

(A) Acceleration of 7 kg block is zero (B) Acceleration of 5 kg block is zero

100
(C) Acceleration of 6 kg block is m s−2 (D) none of (A), (B) & (C)
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Ans (A) and (B)
15. Two blocks 1 and 2 being fitted with the pulleys move with velocities 1 and 2 and accelerations a1 and
a2 as shown in the figure. If the block Q is connected with the block 2 with an inextensible string that
passes over the pulleys, which of the following is/are correct regarding the velocities and accelerations
of the point P and the block Q?
(A) P = 21 − 2
(B) a P = −2 ( a1 + a 2 )
(C) Q = −3 2 + 41
(D) a Q = − ( 3a 2 + 4a1 )
Ans (A), (C) and (D)
16. Which of the following statements are true?
(A) A body can have varying speed without having varying velocity
(B) A body can have constant speed but varying velocity
(C) A body can have velocity without having instantaneous acceleration
(D) A body can have acceleration without having instantaneous velocity
Ans (B), (C) and (D)

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Section B
Numerical problems

1. In the arrangement shown in the figure, the acceleration of mass m, assuming the friction coefficient
2g
between M and m to be  and the horizontal surface to be smooth is found to be . Find n.
M
+ (n + )
m

Ans 2
In the given figure, the pulleys A and B are fixed to the wedge M and hence, if the wedge M moves, the
pulleys will also move together. The length of the string between the two pulleys A and B is constant
and hence, as the mass m moves downwards length of the string between the pulley B and the vertical
wall C decreases. Hence, the downward acceleration of mass m equals the rightward acceleration of
wedge M and as wedge M moves towards right, mass in also moves towards right with the same
acceleration.
Let a = downward acceleration of mass m
= rightward acceleration of wedge M
= rightward acceleration of mass m
Various forces acting on mass m are
(i) its weight mg vertically downward,
(ii) tension T of the string vertically upward,
(iii) normal reaction R by the wedge M towards right, and
(iv) frictional force R by the wedge M upward.
Its equations of motion in the downward direction will be
mg − T −R = ma … (i)
and equation of motion in the horizontal direction towards right will be
R = ma … (ii)
From equations (i) and (ii)
mg − T − ma = ma … (iii)
Various forces acting on wedge M are:
(i) its weight Mg vertically downward,
(ii) frictional force R by mass m downward,
(iii) tension T of the string towards right.
(iv) normal reaction R by mass m towards left, by Newton’s third law
(v) normal reaction R by the floor upward.
Its equation of motion towards right will be
T − R = Ma
 T − ma = Ma … (iv)
Adding equations (iii) and (iv), we get

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mg − ma − ma = (M + m)a
 a[M + 2m + m] = mg  a[M + (2 + ) m] = mg
mg g
 a= =
M + (2 + )m M
+ (2 + )
m
Since, the mass m has two equal acceleration a in two mutually perpendicular directions, one downward
and the other towards right, its resultant acceleration will be a = 2a
2g
 Acceleration of mass m relative to horizontal surface, a  =
M
+ (2 + )
m
2. Mass m = 20 kg shown in the figure is in equilibrium. Take pulleys to be light and smooth and strings
light. If it is displaced further by 0.1 m and released then its acceleration (in m/s2) just after it is released
will be

k = 10 N/cm

Ans 20
Initially the block is at rest under action of force 2T upward and mg downwards.
When the block is pulled downwards by x, the spring extends by 2x.
Hence, tension T increases by 2kx.
Thus, the net unbalanced force on block of mass m is 4kx.
4kx
 Acceleration of the block is =
m
3. The two blocks shown in figure are rough and coefficient of friction between them is  = 0.4. The blocks
are given velocities of 2 m s−1 and 8 m s−1 in the directions as in figure (g = 10 m s−2). Find the time
(in seconds) when friction between them becomes 0 N.

Ans 1

Fk = 1 × 10 × 0.4 = 4 N
For 1 kg block,  = 2 + 4t
Now for 2 kg block,  = 8 – 2t
2 + 4t = 8 – 2t (at this time relative motion stop)
 6t = 6 t=1s

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4. A 6 kg block is kept over a rough surface with coefficients of friction s = 0.6 and k = 0.4 as shown in
figure. A time varying force F = 4t (F in newton and t in second) is applied on the block. Find the
acceleration of block at time t = 12 s. (g = 10 m s−2).

Ans 4
a = 0 for t ≤ 9 s
2 
a =  t − 4  for t  9s
 3 

PART - II: CHEMISTRY

Section A
Multiple choice questions with one correct alternative

1. The density of 3.6 M H2SO4 that has 9.8% W/V mass by mass H2SO4 in g mL−1 is
(A) 1.22 (B) 3.6 (C) 1.64 (D) 2.04
Ans (B)
x  d 10
Molarity, M =
Molar mass
% by mass of solute  density 10
M= , d = density
Molar mass of solute
9.8  d  10
3.6 =  d = 3.6 g mL−1
98

2. The critical temperature of H2O is higher than that of O2 because the H2O molecule has
(A) fewer number of electrons than oxygen (B) two covalent bonds
(C) bent shape (D) dipole moment
Ans (D)
Dipole moment gives a higher value for ‘a’ inspite of a lower molecular mass.
3. Standard electrode potential of three metals X, Y and Z are −1.6 V, +0.8 V and −2.8 V respectively. The
reducing power of these metals will be
(A) X > Y > Z (B) Y > Z > X (C) Y > X > Z (D) Z > X > Y
Ans (D)
4. The stability of species Li2 , Li2 +and Li 2 − increases in the order of
(A) Li2  Li2 +  Li2 − (B) Li2 −  Li2 +  Li2 (C) Li2  Li2 −  Li2 + (D) Li2 −  Li2  Li2 +
Ans (B)
Example Configuration Bond order
4−2
Li 2 1s2 *1s22s2 =1
2 (more stable )
3− 2
Li 2+ 1s2 *1s22s1 = 0.5
2
4−3
Li 2− 1s2 *1s22s2 *2s1 = 0.5 (more electrons in antibonding orbitals)
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Stem - 1
Read the question stem given below and answer questions 05 and 06 by choosing the
correct alternative
The phenomena of diffusion and effusion are very common in our everyday life. The smell of food cooked in
the kitchen spreads in the whole house. It is diffusion. Air from tyre or gas from cylinder leaks out. It is
effusion. Thomas Graham studied the rates at which diffusion or effusion takes place. He studied the effect
of the nature of the gas, temperature and pressure on the rates of diffusion/effusion and put forward exact
mathematical relations giving the effect of these parameters on the rates of diffusion/effusion.
5. Through the two ends A and B of a glass tube of length 1 metre, hydrogen chloride and ammonia gas
are allowed to enter from ends A and B respectively. The white fumes of ammonium chloride will
appear from end A at a distance of approximately
(A) 60 cm (B) 40 cm (C) 68 cm (D) 32 cm
Ans (A)
rNH3 M HCl 36.5
= = = 2.147 = 1.465
rHCl M NH3 17
Thus, NH3 diffuses 1.465 times faster than HCl, i.e., if HCl travels 1 cm, NH3 travels 1.465 cm.
1.465
 Distance travelled by NH3 in a length of 100 cm = 100 = 59.4cm = 60cm
1 + 1.465
6. At identical temperature and pressure, the rate of diffusion of hydrogen gas is 3 3 times that of a
hydrocarbon having molecular formula CnH2n − 2. What is the value of n?
(A) 1 (B) 4 (C) 3 (D) 8
Ans (B)
1 r M2 r M2 M2 M
r1  or 1 = . Given r1 = 3 3r2  1 = = 3 3 or 3 3 =  27 = 2
M1 r2 M1 r2 M1 2 2
M2 = 27  2 = 54. Now, 12  n + 2n − 2 = 54  14n = 56  n = 4

Stem - 2
Read the question stem given below and answer questions 07 and 08 by choosing the
correct alternative
In H-spectrum, we get several spectral lines in different region like UV, visible and IR. The wave lengths of
different spectral lines in a particular series are different and can be calculated by using Rydberg’s formula.
1 1 1
= ν = RZ2  2 − 2  , where, R = 1.1  107 m–1. In a particular series lines are very close to each other. In
λ  n1 n 2 
addition to this the energy gap between two energy levels are going to decrease from lower energy level to
higher energy levels.
7. The atomic spectrum of Li2+ arises due to the transition of an electron from n1 to n2. If (n1 + n2) = 4 and
(n2 – n1) = 2, then find the wavelength of the 3rd line of this series in Li2+ ion?
(A) 1.08 nm (B) 10.8 nm (C) 108 nm (D) 1080 nm
Ans (B)
8. A high Rydberg atom is characterised by a transition of electron from n = 100 to n = X level. The
wavelength of emitted light is 4.49 cm. What is the value of X?
(A) X = 99 (B) X = 90 (C) X = 9 (D) X = 10
Ans (A)

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Stem - 3
Read the question stem given below and answer questions 09 and 10 by choosing the
correct alternative
The first (IE1) and second (IE2) ionization energies (KJ mol–1) of a few elements designated by P, Q, R, S are
shown below.
Atom IE1 IE2
P 2372 5251
Q 520 7300
R 900 1760
S 1680 3380
Based on the above information answer the following questions

9. Which of the above elements is likely to be a metal that forms a stable binary halide of the formula
AX2(X = halogen)?
(A) P (B) Q (C) R (D) S
Ans (C)
10. Which of the above elements is likely to be reactive metal?
(A) P (B) Q (C) R (D) S
Ans (B)

Multiple choice questions with one or more than one correct alternative/s

11. If 0.5 mol of BaCl2 is mixed with 0.2 mol of Na3PO4 to form Ba3(PO4)2 and NaCl, then
(A) barium chloride is the limiting reagent
(B) sodium phosphate is the limiting reagent
(C) 0.2 mol of barium phosphate is precipitated
(D) 0.1mol of barium phosphate is precipitated
Ans (B) and (D)
3BaCl2 + 2Na2PO4 → Ba3(PO4)2 + 6 NaCl
3 mol of Ba2+ reacts with 2 mol of PO34− to produce 1 mol of Ba3(PO4)2
 0.3 mol of Ba2+ + 0.2 mol of PO34− → 0.1 mol of Ba3(PO4)2

12. Bond angle in PH3 is

(A) Much less than NH3 (B) Much less than PF3
(C) Slightly more than NH3 (D) Much more than PF3
Ans (A) and (B)

13. Which of the following statements is / are correct?

(A) The van der Walls constant ‘a’ is a measure of attractive force
(B) The van der Waals constant b is also called co-volume or excluded volume
(C) b is expressed in L mol−1.
(D) b is one-third of critical volume
Ans (A), (B), (C) and (D)

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14. Point A in the given curve shifts to higher value of velocity if

(A) T is increased
(B) P is decreased
(C) V is decreased
(D) Molecular weight M is decreased
Ans (A) and (D)
8RT
Hint: Average speed av =
M
T
 av 
M

15. The correct statement(s) concerning the structures E, F and G is (are)

(A) E, F and G are resonance structures (B) E and F enantiomers

(C) F and G geometrical isomers (D) F and G are diastereomers
Ans (C) and (D)
16. The following property decreases from left to right in a period in the periodic table.
(A) Atomic radius (B) Ionic radius of cations
(C) Density at room temperature (D) Electrical conductivity
Ans (A) and (B)
Atomic radius and ionic radius of cations decrease across a period.

Section B
Numerical problems

1. How many lone pairs of electrons are present on Xe in XeOF2?

Ans 2

F
..
Xe O
..
F

2. Total number of stereoisomers for the given compound?

Ans 4
3. Find the number of molecules among the following, that are formed not according to the octet rule
BeCl2, CO2, AlCl3, CO, PCl5, SF6.
Ans 4
BeCl2 and AlCl3 are electron deficient and have number of electrons less than 8 around the central atom.
PCl5 and SF6 molecules have extended octet around the central atom.

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4. One mole of a mixture of CO and CO2 requires exactly 20 g of NaOH to convert all the CO2 into
Na2CO3. How many more gram of NaOH would it require for conversion into Na2CO3 if the mixture
(one mole) is completely oxidised to CO2.
Ans 60
20 1
Moles of NaOH = −
40 2
1 1 1
Moles of CO2 =  =
2 2 4
1 3
Moles of CO = 1 − =
4 4
3
Moles of CO2 produced = from CO
4
3 3
Moles of NaOH extra =  2 =
4 2
3
Mass of NaOH extra  4 = 60
2

PART - III: MATHEMATICS

Section A
Multiple choice questions with one correct alternative

1. O is the circumcentre of the triangle ABC and R1, R2, R3 are the radii of the circumcircle of the triangles
a b c
OBC, OCA and OAB respectively. Then + + is equal to
R1 R 2 R 3
abc abc a+b+c a 2 + b2 + c2
(A) (B) (C) (D)
R R3 R R2
Ans (B)
abc
We know that R = . Let 1, 2 and 3 represent the area of triangle OBC, OCA and OAB
4
respectively.
a.R.R a 41
Then, R1 =  =
41 R1 R 2
b 42 c 43
Similarly, = 2 and =
R2 R R3 R 2
a b c 4 4 4 abc abc
⸫ + + = 2 ( 1 +  2 + 3 ) = 2 = 2  =
R1 R 2 R 3 R R R 4R R 3

2. Let 1 be the area of triangle with vertices (0, 0) (a tan , b cot ), (a sin , b cos ), 2 be the area of
triangle with vertices (a, b), (a sec2 , b cosec2 ), (a + a sin2 , b + b cos2 ) and 3 be the area of
triangle with vertices (0, 0) (a tan , −b cot ), (a sin , b cos ). If 1, 2, 3 are in GP, then the value 
can be

(A)  = n, n  Z (B)  = n + , n  Z
2

(C) a = n − , n  Z (D) no value of  satisfy
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Ans (D)
1 1
1 = ab sin  − cos  ,  2 = ab cos 2
2 2
1
3 = ab sin  + cos 
2
 2 = 1 2  sin 2  − cos 2  = cos 2
2 2

 cos 2 = 0, 1, −1  2 = 2n, 2 = (2n  1)


  = n, n  Z or  = n  , n  Z
2
But for these values of , the vertices are not defined
3. If a, b, c from an A.P. with common difference d (≠0) and x, y, z form a G.P. with common ratio r (≠1),
then the area of triangle with vertices (a, x), (b, y) and (c, z) is independent of
(A) a (B) d (C) x (D) r
Ans (A)
a x 1
1 1
Area = a + d xr 1 = xd ( r − 1)
2

2 2
a + 2d xr 2 1
4. If the equation (6a + 3b + 4c) x2 + (11 a + 8b + 7c)x + (3c + 5a + 5b) = 0 has equal real roots, where
a, b, c are positive real numbers. Then a, b, c are in
(A) A.P. (B) G.P. (C) H.P. (D) nothing can be said
Ans (A)
By observation put x = −1
(6a + 3b + 4c) − (11a + 8b + 7c) + (3c + 5a + 5b) = 0
3c + 5a + 5b
⸫ Equation has roots −1, −1 ⸫ ( −1)( −1) = = 1  a + c = 2b
6a + 3b + 4c

Stem - 1
Read the question stem given below and answer questions 05 and 06 by choosing the
correct alternative
Let A1, A2, A3, … Am be the arithmetic means between −2 and 1027 and G1, G2, G3, …, Gn be the geometric
means between 1 and 1024. The product of geometric means is 245 and sum of arithmetic means is
1025 × 171
5. The number of arithmetic means is
(A) 442 (B) 342 (C) 378 (D) none of (A), (B) & (C)
Ans (B)
A1 + A2 + A3 + … + Am – 1 + Am = 1025 × 171
 −2 + 1027 
 m  = 1025  171 or m = 342
 2 
n
6. The value of G
r =1
r is

(A) 512 (B) 2046 (C) 1022 (D) none of (A), (B) & (C)
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G1G2 ... G n = ( 11024 ) = 25n

n

Given, 25n = 245  n = 9

1
Hence, r = (1024) 9+1 = 2  G1 = 2, r = 2
2  ( 29 − 1)
 G1 + G2 + … + G9 = = 1024 − 2 = 1022
2 −1

Stem - 2
Read the question stem given below and answer questions 07 and 08 by choosing the
correct alternative
If p1, p2, p3 are the altitudes of a ABC, from the vertices A, B, C, respectively and  is the area of the
triangle and ‘s’ is the semi perimeter of the triangle. On the basis of the above information, answer the
following questions.
7. If p1, p2, p3 are, respectively, the perpendiculars from the vertices of a triangle to the opposite sides, then
cos A cos B cosC
+ + is equal to
p1 p2 p3
1 1 1
(A) (B) (C) (D) none of (A), (B) & (C)
r R 
Ans (B)
cos A cos B cosC 1
We have + + = ( a cos A + b cos B + ccos C )
p1 p2 p3 2
R
= ( sin A cos A + sin Bcos B + sin CcosC )

R
= ( sin 2A + sin 2B + sin 2C )
2
4sin Asin Bsin C 2R sin Asin Bsin C
=R =
2 
2R 2 2 2 16R 2 16R 2 1
=   = 2 2 2 = =
 bc ca ab a b c ( 4R ) 2
R
1 1 1 1
8. If + + = , then the least value of p1 · p2 · p3 is
p1 p2 p3 2
(A) 8 (B) 27 (C) 125 (D) 216
Ans (D)
⸪ AD = p1, BE = p2 and CE = p3
1 1 1 2 2 2
 =  a  p1 =  b  p 2 =  c  p3 ⸫ p1 = , p2 = , p3 =
2 2 2 a b c
1 1 1 1
Given : + + = ⸪ A.M. ≥ G.M.
p1 p2 p3 2
3
1 1 1 1
+ + 1
p p 2 p3  1 1 1  3   1
 1   or  2  
3  p1 p2 p3   3  p1p 2 p3
On simplification, we get ⸫ p1 · p2 · p3 ≥ 216

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Stem - 3
Read the question stem given below and answer questions 09 and 10 by choosing the
correct alternative
Consider the equation x4 − (k – 1)x2 + (2 − k) = 0. The complete set of possible values of real k for which
the equation has
9. 3 distinct real roots is
(A) {2} (B)  2 − 1, 2 (C)  5 − 1 (D) 2 2, 3 − 2
Ans (A)
Put x2 = t
t2 − (k – 1) t + 2 – k = 0
t2 + t + 2
k= t0
t +1
k  {2}, 3 real and distinct roots
10. Four distinct real roots is
(A) (−∞, 2) (B) ( 2 2 − 1, 2) (C) ( 2 − 1, 2 2 − 1) (D) (2, ∞)
Ans (B)
Let, x2 = t  t2 − (k − 1) t + 2 − k = 0
For 4 Distinct solution (i)  > 0, (ii) t > 0
 > 0  k  (−∞, −1 −2 2 )  ( 2 2 − 1, ) … (1)
k −1
Sum of roots  0  k 1 … (2)
1
2−k
Product of roots = 0 k<2 … (3)
1
From the equation (1), (2), (3)  k  ( 2 2 − 1, 2 )

Multiple choice questions with one or more than one correct alternative/s

11. If l is the median from the vertex A to side BC of a  ABC, then

A
(A) 4l2 = 2b2 + 2c2 − a2 (B) 4l2 = b2 + c2 + 2bc cos
2
A
(C) 4l2 = a2 + 4 bc cos A (D) 4l2 = (2s − a)2 − 4bc sin2
2
Ans (A) and (D)
Length of median is given by
1 1 2
l= 2b 2 + 2c 2 − a 2 or l = b + c2 + 2bccos A
2 2
 4l2 = 2b2 + 2c2 – a2 or 4l2 = b2 + c2 + 2bc cos A or 4l2
= (b + c)2 − 2bc + 2bc cos A
 A
 4l 2 = ( b + c ) − 2bc  2sin 2 
2

 2
A
 4l 2 = ( 2s − a ) − 4bcsin 2
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12. Let A(0, 0) B(2, 1) and C(3, 0) be the vertices of a triangle. PQRS be the square with vertices on the
sides of ABC and P, S are on side AC such that AP < AS. Then which of the following are true
3  3 3 9 3 9 
(A) P =  , 0  (B) Q =  ,  (C) R =  ,  (D) S =  , 0 
2  2 4 4 4 4 
Ans (A), (B), (C) and (D)
Let P = (a, 0) and K be the length of the side of square
 Q = (a, K), R = (a + K, K), S = (a + K, 0)
A, Q, B are collinear  a − 2K = 0 → (1)
B, R, S are collinear  a + 2K = 3 → (2)
3 3
Solving (1) and (2), a = and K =
2 4

13. In a ABC, the line segments AD, BE and CF are three altitudes. If R is the circumradius of the ABC,
then a side of the DEF will be
(A) R sin 2A (B) a cos B (C) a sin A (D) b cos B
Ans (A) and (D)
From Geometry AOF = B, AOE = C
Also, OF = b cos A · tan (90 − B) = b cos A cot B = 2R cos A cos B
Similarly, OE = 2 R cos A cos C
OE 2 + OF2 − EF2
In OEF, cos ( B + C ) =
2  OE  OF
4R 2 cos 2 A ( cos 2 B + cos 2 C ) − EF
 − cos A =
8R 2 cos  A cos Bcos C
 EF2 = 4R2 cos2 A [cos2 B + cos2 C + 2 cos A cos B cos C] = 4R2 cos2 A sin2 A
(Because in ABC cos2 B + cos2 C + cos2 A = 1 − 2 cos A cos B cos C)
a
⸫ EF = R sin 2A = sin 2A = a cos A . Similarly, DF = b cos B
2sin A

14. The equation x4 – 9x3 + 2(10 – a)x2 + 9ax + a2 = 0 for x where ‘a’ is real parameter has
25
(A) 4 distinct real roots if a > −4, a ≠ 0 (B) 2 distinct real roots if −  a  −4
4
25
(C) No real roots if a  − (D) 3 distinct real roots for 2 values of a
4
Ans (A), (B), (C) and (D)
a2 + (9x – 2x2) a + (x4 – 9x3 + 20x2) = 0
( 2x 2 − 9x )  4x 2 + 81x 2 − 36x 3 − 4 ( x 4 − 9x 3 + 20x 2 )
 a=  a = x2 − 4x, x2 – 5x
2
For real roots of x – 4x – a = 0, D ≥ 0  16 + 4a ≥ 0 a ≥ −4
2

25
For real roots of x2 − 5x − a = 0, D ≥ 0  25 + 4a ≥ 0 a  −
4
For a > −4, x = 2 − 4 + a  ( −, 2 ) x = 2 + 4 + a  ( 2,  )
5 − 25 + 4a 5 + 25 + 4a
x=  ( −, 1) , x =  ( 4,  )
2 2
5 − 25 + 4a
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5 + 25 + 4a
2+ 4+a = is impossible
2
For 4 distinct real roots, a  (−4, 0)  (0, ∞)
For 3 distinct real roots, a = {−4, 0}
 25 
For 2 distinct real roots, a   − , − 4 
 4 
 25 
For no real roots a   −. − 
 4 
e e  + ee
15. + + = 0 has
x −e x − x −−e
(A) one real roots in (e, ) and other in ( −e, e) (B) one real roots in (e, ) and other in (,  + e)
(C) two real roots in ( − e,  + e) (D) No real roots
Ans (B) and (C)
Given equation can be expressed as
e (x − ) (x −  − e) + e (x – e) (x −  − e) + ( + e) (x − ee) (x − ) = 0
Let f(x) = e (x − ) (x −  − e) + e (x − e) (x −  − e) + ( + ee) + (x − e) (x − )
f(e) = e (e − ) (−) > 0 and f() = ex ( − e) (−e) < 0
Hence given equation has a real root in (e, )
Again f( + e) = ( + ee). e > 0
⸪  + e >  it concludes it has a real root in (,  + e). Also ⸪  − e < e
Hence, f(x) has two real roots in ( − e,  + e)
 
16. Let x, y, z   0,  are first three consecutive terms of an arithmetic progression such that
 2
1
cos x + cos y + cos z = 1 and sin x + sin y + sin z = , then which of the following is/are correct?
2
3− 2
(A) cot y = 2 (B) cos ( x − y ) =
2 2
2 2
(C) tan 2y = (D) sin (x − y) + sin(y – z) = 0
3
Ans (A) and (B)
x, y, z A.P. Let x = y −  and z = y + 
3
sin
cos ( y −  ) + cos y + cos ( y +  ) = 1 = 2  cos ( y )

sin
2
3
sin
1
sin ( y −  ) + sin y + sin ( y +  ) = = 2  sin ( y )  cot y = 2
2 sin 
2
3
sin
2 = 3 = 3 − 4sin 2   cos  = 3 − 2
 2 2 2 2
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Section B
Numerical problems

1. Let an = 16, 4, 1, … be a geometric sequence. Define Pn as the product of the first n terms. Then the

value of 
n =1
n Pn is ______

Ans 32
For the G.P. a, ar, ar2, …
n ( n −1)
Pn = a(ar) (ar2) … (arn − 1) = an · r 2

  ( n −1)

⸫ S =  n Pn =  ar 2

n =1 n =1
 ( n −1)

= a 1 + r + r + r + ... +   =
a
Now,  ar
n =1
2

1− r
1 16
Given, a = 16 and r = ⸫ S= = 32
4 1
1−  
2

2. Let S be the square of unit area. A quadrilateral with sides of lengths a, b, c, d and with has one vertex on
each side of A. If  ≤ a2 + b2 + c2 + d2 ≤ , then  +  =
Ans 6
Let O = (0, 0), A = (1, 0), B = (1, 1), C = (0, 1) are vertices of square
Let PQRS be the quadrilateral
P = (p, 0), Q = (1, q), R = (r, 1) and S = (0, m) be the vertices.
⸫ a2 = p + m2, b2 = (1 – p)2 + q2
c2 = (1 – q)2 + (1 – r)2 and d2 = r2 + (1 – m)2
⸫ a2 + b2 + c2 + d2 = 2[p2 + q2 + r2 + m2 − p – q – r − m + 2]
 2
1 
2
1  1 
2
1
2

= 2  p −  +  q −  +  r −  +  m −  + 1  2
 2  2  2  2 
and a2 ≤ 1, b2 ≤ 1, c2 ≤ 1, d2 ≤ 1
a 2 + b2 + c 2 + d 2 ≤ 4
⸫  = 2 and  = 4
3. Let P(x) be a polynomial with real coefficients and leading coefficient unity satisfy the identity
(x – 8) P(2x) = 8(x – 1)P(x). Then  P (10)  is equal to ([.] denotes greatest integer function)
Ans 9
8(x – 1) p(x) = (x – 8)p(2x)
 p(x) contain x – 8 as factor
 p(2x) contain 2(x – 4) as factor
 p(2x) contain 2(x − 2) as factor
p(x) contain (x – 2) as factor
p(2x) contain 2(x − 1) as factor
⸫ p(x) = (x − 2) (x − 4) (x − 8)
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4. The common difference ‘d’ of an A.P. {an} is not zero, the common ratio of a G.P. {bn} is a positive
a 2 + a 22 + a 32
rational less than 1. If a1 = d, b1 = d2 and 1 = m , where m is a positive integer, then m is equal
b1 + b2 + b3
to
Ans 8
a12 + a 22 + a 32 14d 2 14
= 2 = =m
b1 + b2 + b3 d (1 + r + r ) 1 + r + r 2
2

mr2 + mr + (m − 14) = 0
D = m2 − 4m (m − 14) = 56m − 3m2 = k2 k  I
14
Also, 0 < r < 1  1 + r + r 2 =  (1, 3)  m  5, 13
m
Check m = {5, 6, …, 13} for which 56 m – 3m2 is perfect square  m = 8

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