Botswana International University of Science & Technology

Faculty of Sciences

Department of Mathematics and Statistical Science

End of Semester Two Examinations 2020/2021: Main Examination

Course or Module Code: EMTH 202

Course or Module Title: Engineering Mathematics II
Date of Examination: 22 June 2021 (TUESDAY)
Time of Examination: 09:00 hrs – 11:00 hrs
Time allowed: 2 hours Total Marks : 100

The following items are provided:

One Examination Paper (3 printed pages in total inclusive of cover page)

Answer booklet(s)

Candidates are permitted to bring into the examination room:

A scientific calculator (non-programmable)

Pen(s) and pencil(s)

The paper consists of FIVE (5) questions.

Candidates must answer any FOUR (4) questions.

Each question carries equal marks (25 marks).

• All answers must be written in the answer booklet(s) provided.

• All rough work must be written in the answer booklet(s) provided.
• A line should be drawn through any rough work to indicate to the examiner that
it is not part of the work to be graded.
• Black or blue pen only must be used for written answers and pencil for all
drawings and sketches.
• Ensure you have the correct number of pages on your examination
question paper.
• Show all necessary steps and write the equations/formulae wherever necessary
• If you use any extra booklet, write your ID on the extra booklet.

EMTH 202, Engineering Mathematics II

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Question 1
(a) Find the product of the matrices 𝐴𝐴 and 𝐴𝐴𝑇𝑇 (Transpose of A), where
 1 2 3
 
A =  0 2 1 .
0 0 3 [5]
 

(b) Simplify and write the real and imaginary parts separately for
z1 + | z2 + z3 |
z= ,
z2
where 𝑧𝑧1 = 2 − 𝑖𝑖, 𝑧𝑧2 = 1 + 𝑖𝑖, 𝑧𝑧3 = −𝑖𝑖. [5]

(c) (i) State the second Shifting Theorem for the Laplace transform.
(ii) Using the Theorem, find the Laplace transform of
=
f (t ) 2t u (t − 2) . [2+3]

(d) Find the Fourier transform of the function

 e2 x , 0 < x < ∞,
f ( x) = 
[5]
0, otherwise.

�.
(e) Find the direction cosine of the vector 2𝒊𝒊̂ + 𝒋𝒋̂ + 2𝒌𝒌 [5]

Question 2
(a) Find the eigenvalues and corresponding eigenvectors of the matrix C, where
 1 5
C = .
 3 3 [13]

(b) Find the inverse of the matrix D, where

1 0 0
 
D =  2 1 0 .
1 2 2 [12]
 

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Question 3
(a) Using the Gauss Elimination method, find the values of a and k so that the
system of equations
𝑥𝑥 + 𝑦𝑦 + 2𝑧𝑧 = 1, 2𝑥𝑥 + 3𝑦𝑦 + 5𝑧𝑧 = 3 and 3𝑥𝑥 + 𝑦𝑦 + 𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 = 𝑘𝑘
has
(i) a unique solution,
(ii) no solution, and
(iii) infinitely many solutions. [15]

(b) Determine all fourth roots of the complex number 𝑧𝑧 = 1 + 𝑖𝑖√3. [10]

Question 4
(a) Find the inverse Laplace transform of

(
ln 1 + s2 . ) [5]

(b) Find the Laplace transform of

sin 2t [8]
.
t
(c) Solve the initial value problem using the Laplace transform method
y=
''+ y 3t , y(0) 3, y=
= '(0) 0. [12]

Question 5
(a) Determine, whether the function 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = |𝑥𝑥| , −𝜋𝜋 < 𝑥𝑥 < 𝜋𝜋, is an odd or even
function. Justify your answer. [3]

(b) Find the Fourier series of the function 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = |𝑥𝑥|, −𝜋𝜋 < 𝑥𝑥 < 𝜋𝜋. [14]

(c) Using the Fourier Sine integral, show that

∞ π
 1 − cos π x   , if 0 < x < π ,
∫0  w  sin wx dw =  2 [8]
 0, if x > π .

END OF QUESTION PAPER

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