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Given a matrix M, which statement being true would indicate that M is its own inverse?
Given a matrix M, which statement being true would indicate that M is its own inverse?
- The determinant of M is 1.
- M multiplied by itself equals the identity matrix. (correct)
- M is orthogonal and symmetric.
- The trace of M is equal to zero.
If a matrix M is orthogonal, what can be said about its eigenvalues?
If a matrix M is orthogonal, what can be said about its eigenvalues?
- All eigenvalues must be real and positive.
- All eigenvalues must be purely imaginary.
- All eigenvalues must be either +1 or -1. (correct)
- All eigenvalues must be complex with a magnitude of 1.
A periodic function f(x) is expanded in a Fourier series. If f(x) is an even function, which of the following statements is generally true about the Fourier coefficients?
A periodic function f(x) is expanded in a Fourier series. If f(x) is an even function, which of the following statements is generally true about the Fourier coefficients?
- All sine coefficients are zero. (correct)
- The series contains only a DC component.
- Both sine and cosine coefficients are non-zero.
- All cosine coefficients are zero.
Given a matrix P, what operation is performed to obtain the symmetric part of P?
Given a matrix P, what operation is performed to obtain the symmetric part of P?
A matrix equation represents an ellipse. What does the semi-major axis length signify about the ellipse?
A matrix equation represents an ellipse. What does the semi-major axis length signify about the ellipse?
For a periodic function f(x) with period $2\pi$, expanded as a Fourier series, how are the coefficients typically determined?
For a periodic function f(x) with period $2\pi$, expanded as a Fourier series, how are the coefficients typically determined?
If P and Q are two real, symmetric matrices, under what condition will their product PQ also be symmetric?
If P and Q are two real, symmetric matrices, under what condition will their product PQ also be symmetric?
When evaluating the work done by a force over a closed loop, under what condition is the work guaranteed to be zero?
When evaluating the work done by a force over a closed loop, under what condition is the work guaranteed to be zero?
In the context of Fourier series, what characterizes an even function that is defined over a symmetric interval around the origin?
In the context of Fourier series, what characterizes an even function that is defined over a symmetric interval around the origin?
If λ is an eigenvalue of matrix A, what is the eigenvalue of matrix kA, where k is a scalar?
If λ is an eigenvalue of matrix A, what is the eigenvalue of matrix kA, where k is a scalar?
How is a unit vector normal to the surface of a function $z = f(x, y)$ typically calculated?
How is a unit vector normal to the surface of a function $z = f(x, y)$ typically calculated?
Which mathematical condition must be met for a matrix to be considered Hermitian?
Which mathematical condition must be met for a matrix to be considered Hermitian?
Given that P is a Hermitian matrix and Q is a skew-Hermitian matrix, which of the following combinations is necessarily Hermitian?
Given that P is a Hermitian matrix and Q is a skew-Hermitian matrix, which of the following combinations is necessarily Hermitian?
Given a constant vector F and a position vector r, what does the gradient of their dot product, $\nabla (F \cdot r)$, represent?
Given a constant vector F and a position vector r, what does the gradient of their dot product, $\nabla (F \cdot r)$, represent?
To find the inverse of a matrix M, what is the Cayley-Hamilton theorem typically used for?
To find the inverse of a matrix M, what is the Cayley-Hamilton theorem typically used for?
In solving a differential equation using separation of variables, which condition must be satisfied by the resulting functions?
In solving a differential equation using separation of variables, which condition must be satisfied by the resulting functions?
When calculating the surface integral of a field over a closed surface, which theorem relates this integral to a volume integral?
When calculating the surface integral of a field over a closed surface, which theorem relates this integral to a volume integral?
In cylindrical coordinates, what is a key difference in integrating a vector field compared to Cartesian coordinates?
In cylindrical coordinates, what is a key difference in integrating a vector field compared to Cartesian coordinates?
If a coordinate transformation involves changing from $(x, y)$ to $(\xi, \eta)$, how does the Jacobian of the transformation relate area elements in the two coordinate systems?
If a coordinate transformation involves changing from $(x, y)$ to $(\xi, \eta)$, how does the Jacobian of the transformation relate area elements in the two coordinate systems?
Given a matrix M, under which condition are its eigenvectors guaranteed to be orthogonal?
Given a matrix M, under which condition are its eigenvectors guaranteed to be orthogonal?
What does Stokes' theorem relate?
What does Stokes' theorem relate?
How can the stability of a solution to a differential equation typically be assessed?
How can the stability of a solution to a differential equation typically be assessed?
What concept from vector calculus is essential for simplifying and solving line integrals, especially those involving closed paths?
What concept from vector calculus is essential for simplifying and solving line integrals, especially those involving closed paths?
In the context of matrix analysis, what is the significance of the trace of a matrix?
In the context of matrix analysis, what is the significance of the trace of a matrix?
In a Taylor series expansion, what is the role of higher-order derivatives in approximating a function?
In a Taylor series expansion, what is the role of higher-order derivatives in approximating a function?
When assessing whether a function is continuous at a point using limits, what condition must be satisfied?
When assessing whether a function is continuous at a point using limits, what condition must be satisfied?
Which condition involving the dot product of a unit vector and a vector in a plane indicates that the unit vector is perpendicular to the plane?
Which condition involving the dot product of a unit vector and a vector in a plane indicates that the unit vector is perpendicular to the plane?
What is a key difference between a scalar field and a vector field?
What is a key difference between a scalar field and a vector field?
When is the flux of a vector field through a closed surface equal to zero, according to the divergence theorem?
When is the flux of a vector field through a closed surface equal to zero, according to the divergence theorem?
In complex analysis, what is the Cauchy-Riemann equation primarily used for?
In complex analysis, what is the Cauchy-Riemann equation primarily used for?
Flashcards
Self-Inverse Matrix
Self-Inverse Matrix
A matrix where its inverse equals itself. M = M⁻¹
Symmetric Matrix
Symmetric Matrix
A matrix where the transpose equals itself. M = Mᵀ
Hermitian Matrix
Hermitian Matrix
A matrix A is Hermitian if it is equal to its conjugate transpose.
Symmetric Part of a Matrix
Symmetric Part of a Matrix
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Symmetric Matrix
Symmetric Matrix
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Fourier Series
Fourier Series
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Hermitian Matrix
Hermitian Matrix
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Skew-Hermitian Matrix
Skew-Hermitian Matrix
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Divergence of Vector Product
Divergence of Vector Product
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Non-Invertible Matrix
Non-Invertible Matrix
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Coordinate Transformation
Coordinate Transformation
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Irrigational and Solenoidal Gradient
Irrigational and Solenoidal Gradient
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Fourier Transform
Fourier Transform
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Polar Representation
Polar Representation
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Complex Number
Complex Number
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Study Notes
- These are study notes from past IIT-JAM physics exams from 2005-2019, focusing on mathematical methods.
IIT-JAM 2005
- For a matrix M = (0 1 \ 1 0), being non-orthogonal is incorrect.
- The eigenvalues of an orthogonal matrix are +1 or -1; in this case, they are 1 and -1
- Periodic functions: A periodic function f(x) can be expressed as a Fourier series
- Given ( f(x) = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} (a_n \cos(nx) + b_n \sin(nx)) ), and functions ( f_1(x) = \cos^2 x ) and ( f_2(x) = \sin^2 x ) expanded in Fourier series with coefficients ( a_n^{(1)}, b_n^{(1)}, a_n^{(2)}, b_n^{(2)} ), then ( a_0^{(1)} = \frac{1}{2} ) and ( a_2^{(2)} = -\frac{1}{2} )
IIT-JAM 2006
- The symmetric part of a matrix ( P ) can be found using ( \frac{P + P^T}{2} ).
- Given ( P = \begin{pmatrix} a & a-2b \ b & b \end{pmatrix} ), its symmetric part is ( \begin{pmatrix} a & \frac{a+b-2b}{2} \ \frac{a+b-2b}{2} & b \end{pmatrix} ) =( \begin{pmatrix} a & \frac{a-b}{2} \ \frac{a-b}{2} & b \end{pmatrix} )
IIT-JAM 2007
- The matrix equation ( \begin{pmatrix} x & y \end{pmatrix} \begin{pmatrix} 5 & -7 \ 7 & 3 \end{pmatrix} \begin{pmatrix} x \ y \end{pmatrix} = 15 ) represents an ellipse with a semi-major axis of ( \sqrt{5} ).
- For a periodic function ( f(x) ) with period ( 2\pi ) defined as 0 for ( -\pi < x < 0 ) and ( \sin x ) for ( 0 < x < \pi ), the coefficient of ( \cos(2x) ) in its Fourier series expansion is ( -\frac{2}{3\pi} )
IIT-JAM 2008
- For two real, symmetric matrices ( P ) and ( Q ), the product ( PQ ) is symmetric if ( PQ = QP ).
- Work done by a force: The work done by a force ( dW = 2xy , dx + x^2 , dy ) for a complete cycle around a unit circle is 0
IIT-JAM 2009
- The Fourier series of the periodic function f(x) = |sinx| has non-zero coefficients ( \alpha_n ) for even ( n )
IIT-JAM 2010
- The eigenvalues of the matrix ( M = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \begin{pmatrix} i & 1 \ 1 & i \end{pmatrix} ) are complex with modulus 1.
- For a surface of revolution ( z = \sqrt{x^2 + y^2} ), the unit vector normal to the surface at point ( \left( \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}, 0, \frac{1}{2} \right) ) is ( \frac{\sqrt{3}}{5} \hat{i} + 0 \hat{j} - \frac{2}{\sqrt{5}} \hat{k} )
IIT-JAM 2011
- The line integral ( \oint \vec{F} \cdot d\vec{l} ) where ( \vec{F} = \frac{x}{x^2 + y^2} \hat{x} + \frac{y}{x^2 + y^2} \hat{y} ) along a semi-circular path is 0.
- The matrix P is Hermitian and Q is skew-Hermitian, then ( P + iQ ) is necessarily a Hermitian matrix.
IIT-JAM 2012
- ( \nabla(\vec{F} \cdot \vec{r}) ) would be (\vec{F})
- For a constant vector ( \vec{F} ) and position vector ( \vec{r} ),
IIT-JAM 2013
- Given ( M = \begin{pmatrix} 0 & 1 & 1 \ 1 & 0 & 1 \ 1 & 1 & 0 \end{pmatrix} ), its inverse is ( M^2 - I )
IIT-JAM 2014
- Given f(1) = 1, f'(1) = 1, and f''(1) = 1, the value of f(1/2) is approximately 0.606.
- For vectors ( \vec{a} = \hat{j} + \hat{k} ), ( \vec{b} = 2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} - 5\hat{k} ), and ( \vec{c} = \hat{j} - \hat{k} ), the vector product ( \vec{a} \times (\vec{b} \times \vec{c}) ) is in the same direction as ( \vec{c} )
- The value of ( \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} r^n \sin(n\theta) ) for ( r = 0.5 ) and ( \theta = \frac{\pi}{3} ) is ( \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} )
IIT-JAM 2015
- For coordinate transformation x' = x+y/√2, y' = x-y/√2, the area elements dx'dy' and dxdy are related by jdxdy where j is -1
- The trace of a 2x2 matrix is 4 and determinant is 8, if one eigenvalue is 2(1+i) the other eigenvalue is 2(1-i)
- For a vector field F=yi + xz^3j -zy k, the contour integral value is F⋅dr is 28π
IIT-JAM 2016
- The phase of the complex number (1+i)i in the polar representation is 3π/4
- The point (1/2,1/2) represented the complex number 1/1-i
IIT-JAM 2017
- For Pauli spin matrices, ( \sigma_1 \sigma_2 = i \sigma_3 )
- The integral of the vector A^(ρ,φ,z) =40/ρ cos^2(φ)ρ over the volume of a cylinder of height L and radius R is 40πRLi.
- The graph most accurately represents the derivative f'(x) of function f(x) =1/1+x^2
IIT-JAM 2018
- The line which v^2f=0 is x=2y
- If the curve is given by r(t)= ti + t^2j +t^3k the unit vector of the tangent to the curve at t=1 is ( i +2j +3k)/ √14
- -π<x<0 The function f(x) ={-x, 0x<π expanded a Fourier series is expansion true that a ≠ 0, b = 0
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