Mathematics Important Question For Exam BCA 1st Sem CCSU

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1. Define Eigenvalue and Eigenvector of a Matrix.

Eigenvalue and Eigenvector of a Matrix

Definition of Eigenvalue

An eigenvalue of a square matrix $A$ is a scalar $\lambda$ such that there exists a non-zero vector $v$ (called an eigenvector) satisfying the equation:

$$A v = \lambda v,$$

where:

• $A$ is an $n \times n$ matrix,
• $v$ is an $n \times 1$ column vector,
• $\lambda$ is a scalar.

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Definition of Eigenvector

An eigenvector of a square matrix $A$ corresponding to an eigenvalue $\lambda$ is a non-zero vector $v$ that satisfies:

$$A v = \lambda v.$$

Here, the eigenvector $v$ indicates the direction in which the matrix transformation $A$ scales the vector $v$ by the factor $\lambda$.

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Key Equation for Finding Eigenvalues

To find eigenvalues, solve the characteristic equation:

$$\det(A - \lambda I) = 0,$$

where:

• $I$ is the identity matrix of the same size as $A$,
• $\lambda$ is the eigenvalue.

This equation gives a polynomial of degree $n$ (for an $n \times n$ matrix), called the characteristic polynomial, whose roots are the eigenvalues of $A$.

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Key Points

1. Eigenvalue ($\lambda$) is a scalar that tells how much the eigenvector is stretched or shrunk under the linear transformation defined by $A$.
2. Eigenvector ($v$) is the direction that remains unchanged (except for scaling) under the matrix transformation.
3. Eigenvectors are determined up to a scalar multiple (they are not unique).

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Example

Consider the matrix:

$$A = \begin{bmatrix} 4 & 1 \\ 2 & 3 \end{bmatrix}.$$

1. Find eigenvalues: Solve $\det(A - \lambda I) = 0$:

   $$\det\left(\begin{bmatrix} 4 - \lambda & 1 \\ 2 & 3 - \lambda \end{bmatrix}\right) = 0.$$

   This gives the characteristic equation:

   $$(4 - \lambda)(3 - \lambda) - 2 \cdot 1 = 0 \implies \lambda^2 - 7\lambda + 10 = 0.$$

   Solve for $\lambda$:

   $$\lambda = 5, \, 2.$$

2. Find eigenvectors: For $\lambda = 5$, solve $(A - 5I)v = 0$:

   $$\begin{bmatrix} -1 & 1 \\ 2 & -2 \end{bmatrix} \begin{bmatrix} x_1 \\ x_2 \end{bmatrix} = 0.$$

   This gives $v = \begin{bmatrix} 1 \\ 1 \end{bmatrix}$ (up to a scalar multiple).

   Similarly, for $\lambda = 2$, eigenvector $v = \begin{bmatrix} -1 \\ 2 \end{bmatrix}$.

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Applications

1. Solving systems of differential equations.
2. Principal component analysis (PCA) in machine learning.
3. Stability analysis in control systems.
4. Quantum mechanics and vibrational analysis in physics.

2. Explain Beta Function and Gamma Function.  

Beta Function

The Beta function, denoted as $B(x, y)$, is a special function defined for two positive real numbers $x$ and $y$. Its definition is:

$$B(x, y) = \int_0^1 t^{x-1}(1-t)^{y-1} \, dt, \quad x > 0, y > 0.$$

Key Properties of Beta Function

1. Symmetry:

   $$B(x, y) = B(y, x).$$

2. Relation to Gamma Function:

   $$B(x, y) = \frac{\Gamma(x)\Gamma(y)}{\Gamma(x + y)},$$

   where $\Gamma(x)$ is the Gamma function.

3. Reduction Formula:

   $$B(x, y) = \frac{(x-1)!(y-1)!}{(x + y - 1)!}, \quad \text{for integer values of } x, y > 0.$$

4. Integral Representation:
   The Beta function can also be represented using another integral:

   $$B(x, y) = 2 \int_0^{\pi/2} (\sin \theta)^{2x-1} (\cos \theta)^{2y-1} \, d\theta.$$

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Gamma Function

The Gamma function, denoted as $\Gamma(x)$, is a special function that extends the factorial to non-integer and complex numbers (except negative integers). Its definition is:

$$\Gamma(x) = \int_0^\infty t^{x-1} e^{-t} \, dt, \quad x > 0.$$

Key Properties of Gamma Function

1. Relation to Factorial:
   For a positive integer $n$:

   $$\Gamma(n) = (n-1)!.$$

   For example, $\Gamma(5) = 4! = 24$.

2. Recursive Property:

   $$\Gamma(x+1) = x \Gamma(x).$$

   This property generalizes the factorial relation $n! = n \cdot (n-1)!$.

3. Value at Half-Integers:
   For $x = \frac{1}{2}$:

   $$\Gamma\left(\frac{1}{2}\right) = \sqrt{\pi}, \quad \Gamma\left(\frac{3}{2}\right) = \frac{1}{2}\sqrt{\pi}, \quad \text{and so on}.$$

4. Integral Relation:
   Using substitution, $\Gamma(x)$ can also be expressed as:

   $$\Gamma(x) = 2 \int_0^\infty t^{2x-1} e^{-t^2} \, dt.$$

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Relation Between Beta and Gamma Functions

The Beta and Gamma functions are related by the formula:

$$B(x, y) = \frac{\Gamma(x)\Gamma(y)}{\Gamma(x + y)}.$$

This shows how the Beta function can be expressed in terms of Gamma functions, making it easier to evaluate in certain cases.

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Applications of Beta and Gamma Functions

1. Beta Function:

   • Solving integrals in calculus and physics.
   • Useful in probability distributions (e.g., Beta distribution).

2. Gamma Function:

   • Extending the factorial concept to real and complex numbers.
   • Used in probability theory (e.g., Gamma distribution and Chi-squared distribution).
   • Applications in quantum physics, fluid mechanics, and statistics.

3. Prove \( \sin x = x - \frac{x^3}{3!} + \frac{x^5}{5!} - \dots \) using Maclaurin's theorem.  

Maclaurin's Theorem

Maclaurin's theorem states that a function $f(x)$ can be expressed as a power series around $x = 0$:

$$f(x) = f(0) + f'(0)x + \frac{f''(0)x^2}{2!} + \frac{f^{(3)}(0)x^3}{3!} + \dots$$

For $f(x) = \sin x$, we need to compute the derivatives of $\sin x$ at $x = 0$ and substitute them into the Maclaurin expansion.

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Step 1: Compute the Derivatives of $f(x) = \sin x$

$$f(x) = \sin x, \quad f'(x) = \cos x, \quad f''(x) = -\sin x, \quad f^{(3)}(x) = -\cos x, \quad f^{(4)}(x) = \sin x, \dots$$

The derivatives of $\sin x$ follow a repeating pattern:

$$f^{(n)}(x) = \begin{cases} \sin x & \text{if } n \equiv 0 \pmod{4}, \\ \cos x & \text{if } n \equiv 1 \pmod{4}, \\ -\sin x & \text{if } n \equiv 2 \pmod{4}, \\ -\cos x & \text{if } n \equiv 3 \pmod{4}. \end{cases}$$

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Step 2: Evaluate Derivatives at $x = 0$

At $x = 0$:

$$f(0) = \sin(0) = 0, \quad f'(0) = \cos(0) = 1, \quad f''(0) = -\sin(0) = 0, \quad f^{(3)}(0) = -\cos(0) = -1.$$

The values alternate between $0, 1, 0, -1$ depending on the derivative.

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Step 3: Write the Maclaurin Series for $\sin x$

Substitute the derivatives into the Maclaurin series formula:

$$\sin x = f(0) + f'(0)x + \frac{f''(0)x^2}{2!} + \frac{f^{(3)}(0)x^3}{3!} + \dots$$

Since $f(0) = 0$ and $f''(0) = 0$, the terms with even powers vanish. For the odd powers:

$$f'(0) = 1, \quad f^{(3)}(0) = -1, \quad f^{(5)}(0) = 1, \quad f^{(7)}(0) = -1, \dots$$

Thus,

$$\sin x = x - \frac{x^3}{3!} + \frac{x^5}{5!} - \frac{x^7}{7!} + \dots$$

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Final Answer

The Maclaurin series for $\sin x$ is:

$$\sin x = x - \frac{x^3}{3!} + \frac{x^5}{5!} - \frac{x^7}{7!} + \dots$$

This proves the expansion.

4. Explain Cramer's Rule and Solve the Equations. 

- Cramer's Rule: Used to solve a system of linear equations \(AX = B\), where \(A\) is a square matrix. The solution for \(x_i\) is given by:  

\[

x_i = \frac{\text{det}(A_i)}{\text{det}(A)},

\]  

where \(A_i\) is the matrix obtained by replacing the \(i\)-th column of \(A\) with \(B\).  

For the equations:  

\[

2x - y + 3z = 9, \, x + y + z = 6, \, x - y + z = 2,

\]  

The solution is \(x = 2, y = 1, z = 3\).  

5. Verify Rolle's Theorem for \(f(x) = 2x^3 + x^2 - 4x - 2, x \in [-\sqrt{2}, \sqrt{2}]\).  

To verify Rolle's Theorem for $f(x) = 2x^3 + x^2 - 4x - 2$ in the interval $[-\sqrt{2}, \sqrt{2}]$, follow these steps:

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Statement of Rolle's Theorem

Let $f(x)$ be a function defined on the closed interval $[a, b]$. Then:

1. $f(x)$ is continuous on $[a, b]$,
2. $f(x)$ is differentiable on $(a, b)$,
3. $f(a) = f(b)$.

If the above conditions are satisfied, there exists at least one $c \in (a, b)$ such that $f'(c) = 0$.

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Verification

1. Check continuity and differentiability

• $f(x) = 2x^3 + x^2 - 4x - 2$ is a polynomial function, which is continuous and differentiable everywhere.
  Thus, $f(x)$ is continuous on $[-\sqrt{2}, \sqrt{2}]$ and differentiable on $(- \sqrt{2}, \sqrt{2})$.

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2. Verify $f(-\sqrt{2}) = f(\sqrt{2})$

$$f(x) = 2x^3 + x^2 - 4x - 2.$$

• Calculate $f(-\sqrt{2})$:

$$f(-\sqrt{2}) = 2(-\sqrt{2})^3 + (-\sqrt{2})^2 - 4(-\sqrt{2}) - 2.$$ $$f(-\sqrt{2}) = 2(-2\sqrt{2}) + 2 - (-4\sqrt{2}) - 2 = -4\sqrt{2} + 2 + 4\sqrt{2} - 2 = 0.$$

• Calculate $f(\sqrt{2})$:

$$f(\sqrt{2}) = 2(\sqrt{2})^3 + (\sqrt{2})^2 - 4(\sqrt{2}) - 2.$$ $$f(\sqrt{2}) = 2(2\sqrt{2}) + 2 - 4\sqrt{2} - 2 = 4\sqrt{2} + 2 - 4\sqrt{2} - 2 = 0.$$

Thus, $f(-\sqrt{2}) = f(\sqrt{2}) = 0$.

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3. Find $f'(x)$ and solve $f'(x) = 0$ in $(- \sqrt{2}, \sqrt{2})$:

• Differentiate $f(x)$:

$$f'(x) = 6x^2 + 2x - 4.$$

• Solve $f'(x) = 0$:

$$6x^2 + 2x - 4 = 0.$$

Divide through by 2:

$$3x^2 + x - 2 = 0.$$

Factorize (or use the quadratic formula):

$$(3x - 2)(x + 1) = 0.$$

Thus:

$$x = \frac{2}{3} \quad \text{or} \quad x = -1.$$

Both $x = \frac{2}{3}$ and $x = -1$ lie in the interval $(- \sqrt{2}, \sqrt{2})$.

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Conclusion

All conditions of Rolle's Theorem are satisfied, and $f'(x) = 0$ has roots $x = \frac{2}{3}$ and $x = -1$ in $(- \sqrt{2}, \sqrt{2})$.

Thus, Rolle's Theorem is verified for $f(x) = 2x^3 + x^2 - 4x - 2$ on $[-\sqrt{2}, \sqrt{2}]$.

6. Differentiate \((\sin x)^x\). 

To differentiate $y = (\sin x)^x$, follow these steps:

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Step 1: Take the Natural Logarithm

Take the natural logarithm of both sides to simplify the expression:

$$\ln y = x \ln (\sin x).$$

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Step 2: Differentiate Both Sides

Using implicit differentiation:

$$\frac{1}{y} \frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{d}{dx} \big(x \ln (\sin x)\big).$$

For the right-hand side, apply the product rule:

$$\frac{d}{dx} \big(x \ln (\sin x)\big) = \ln (\sin x) \cdot \frac{d}{dx}(x) + x \cdot \frac{d}{dx} \big(\ln (\sin x)\big).$$

Substitute derivatives:

$$\frac{d}{dx} \big(x \ln (\sin x)\big) = \ln (\sin x) + x \cdot \frac{\cos x}{\sin x}.$$

Thus,

$$\frac{1}{y} \frac{dy}{dx} = \ln (\sin x) + x \cot x.$$

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Step 3: Solve for $\frac{dy}{dx}$

Multiply through by $y = (\sin x)^x$:

$$\frac{dy}{dx} = (\sin x)^x \big[\ln (\sin x) + x \cot x\big].$$

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Final Answer

$$\frac{d}{dx}((\sin x{)}^x)=(\sin x{)}^x[\ln (\sin x)+x\cot x]\mathrm{.}$$

7. What is L'Hôpital's Rule? Evaluate \(\lim_{x \to \pi/2} \frac{\log(x - \pi/2)}{\tan x}\).

L'Hôpital's Rule

L'Hôpital's Rule is a method for evaluating limits of indeterminate forms such as $0/0$ or $\infty/\infty$. If $\lim_{x \to c} \frac{f(x)}{g(x)}$ is indeterminate, then:

$$\lim_{x \to c} \frac{f(x)}{g(x)} = \lim_{x \to c} \frac{f'(x)}{g'(x)},$$

provided the derivatives $f'(x)$ and $g'(x)$ exist and $\lim_{x \to c} \frac{f'(x)}{g'(x)}$ exists or tends to $\pm \infty$.

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Given Problem

Evaluate:

$$\lim_{x \to \pi/2} \frac{\log(x - \pi/2)}{\tan x}.$$

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Step 1: Check Indeterminate Form

• As $x \to \pi/2^+$:
  • $\log(x - \pi/2) \to \log(0^+) = -\infty$,
  • $\tan x \to +\infty$.
    Thus, the given limit is of the form $\frac{-\infty}{+\infty}$, which is indeterminate.

Apply L'Hôpital's Rule.

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Step 2: Differentiate Numerator and Denominator

• Numerator: $f(x) = \log(x - \pi/2) \implies f'(x) = \frac{1}{x - \pi/2}$.
• Denominator: $g(x) = \tan x \implies g'(x) = \sec^2 x$.

Substitute into L'Hôpital's Rule:

$$\lim_{x \to \pi/2} \frac{\log(x - \pi/2)}{\tan x} = \lim_{x \to \pi/2} \frac{\frac{1}{x - \pi/2}}{\sec^2 x}.$$

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Step 3: Simplify the Expression

$$\lim_{x \to \pi/2} \frac{\frac{1}{x - \pi/2}}{\sec^2 x} = \lim_{x \to \pi/2} \frac{1}{(x - \pi/2) \sec^2 x}.$$

As $x \to \pi/2^+$:

• $(x - \pi/2) \to 0^+$,
• $\sec^2 x \to +\infty$.

Thus, the denominator tends to $+\infty$, and the entire fraction tends to $0$.

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Final Answer

$$\underset{x\to \pi \mathrm{/}2}{\lim }\frac{\log (x-\pi \mathrm{/}2)}{\tan x}=0.$$

8. Verify Cayley-Hamilton Theorem and Find \(A^{-1}\) for \(A = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & -1 & 1 \\ -1 & 2 & -1 \\ 1 & -1 & 2 \end{bmatrix}\).  

Step 1: Verify the Cayley-Hamilton Theorem

The Cayley-Hamilton Theorem states that every square matrix satisfies its own characteristic equation. That is, if $A$ is a square matrix, then the characteristic polynomial $p_A(\lambda)$ satisfies the equation $p_A(A) = 0$, where $p_A(\lambda) = \det(A - \lambda I)$.

We are given the matrix:

$$A = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & -1 & 1 \\ -1 & 2 & -1 \\ 1 & -1 & 2 \end{bmatrix}$$

We will first find the characteristic polynomial of $A$, then verify if substituting $A$ into this polynomial results in the zero matrix.

Step 1.1: Find the characteristic polynomial

The characteristic polynomial $p_A(\lambda)$ is given by:

$$p_A(\lambda) = \det(A - \lambda I)$$

First, we compute $A - \lambda I$:

$$A - \lambda I = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & -1 & 1 \\ -1 & 2 & -1 \\ 1 & -1 & 2 \end{bmatrix} - \lambda \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 2 - \lambda & -1 & 1 \\ -1 & 2 - \lambda & -1 \\ 1 & -1 & 2 - \lambda \end{bmatrix}$$

Now, calculate the determinant of this matrix:

$$\det(A - \lambda I) = \det \begin{bmatrix} 2 - \lambda & -1 & 1 \\ -1 & 2 - \lambda & -1 \\ 1 & -1 & 2 - \lambda \end{bmatrix}$$

Expanding along the first row:

$$\det(A - \lambda I) = (2 - \lambda) \det \begin{bmatrix} 2 - \lambda & -1 \\ -1 & 2 - \lambda \end{bmatrix} - (-1) \det \begin{bmatrix} -1 & -1 \\ 1 & 2 - \lambda \end{bmatrix} + 1 \det \begin{bmatrix} -1 & 2 - \lambda \\ 1 & -1 \end{bmatrix}$$

Each of the smaller 2x2 determinants is computed as follows:

$$\det \begin{bmatrix} 2 - \lambda & -1 \\ -1 & 2 - \lambda \end{bmatrix} = (2 - \lambda)(2 - \lambda) - (-1)(-1) = (2 - \lambda)^2 - 1$$ $$\det \begin{bmatrix} -1 & -1 \\ 1 & 2 - \lambda \end{bmatrix} = (-1)(2 - \lambda) - (-1)(1) = -(2 - \lambda) + 1 = -2 + \lambda + 1 = \lambda - 1$$ $$\det \begin{bmatrix} -1 & 2 - \lambda \\ 1 & -1 \end{bmatrix} = (-1)(-1) - (2 - \lambda)(1) = 1 - (2 - \lambda) = 1 - 2 + \lambda = \lambda - 1$$

Now substitute these into the expansion:

$$\det(A - \lambda I) = (2 - \lambda) \left[ (2 - \lambda)^2 - 1 \right] + (\lambda - 1) + (\lambda - 1)$$

First, simplify $(2 - \lambda)^2 - 1$:

$$(2 - \lambda)^2 - 1 = 4 - 4\lambda + \lambda^2 - 1 = \lambda^2 - 4\lambda + 3$$

Now substitute this back:

$$\det(A - \lambda I) = (2 - \lambda)(\lambda^2 - 4\lambda + 3) + 2(\lambda - 1)$$

Now expand each term:

$$(2 - \lambda)(\lambda^2 - 4\lambda + 3) = 2(\lambda^2 - 4\lambda + 3) - \lambda(\lambda^2 - 4\lambda + 3)$$ $$= 2\lambda^2 - 8\lambda + 6 - \lambda^3 + 4\lambda^2 - 3\lambda$$ $$= -\lambda^3 + 6\lambda^2 - 11\lambda + 6$$

For the second term:

$$2(\lambda - 1) = 2\lambda - 2$$

Now combine all terms:

$$\det(A - \lambda I) = -\lambda^3 + 6\lambda^2 - 11\lambda + 6 + 2\lambda - 2$$ $$= -\lambda^3 + 6\lambda^2 - 9\lambda + 4$$

Thus, the characteristic polynomial is:

$$p_A(\lambda) = -\lambda^3 + 6\lambda^2 - 9\lambda + 4$$

Step 1.2: Verify the Cayley-Hamilton Theorem

To verify the Cayley-Hamilton theorem, we substitute $A$ into the characteristic polynomial. The Cayley-Hamilton theorem states that:

$$p_A(A) = -A^3 + 6A^2 - 9A + 4I = 0$$

We now need to compute $A^2$, $A^3$, and check if this is true.

Step 2: Find $A^{-1}$

To find $A^{-1}$, we can use the formula:

$$A^{-1} = \frac{1}{\det(A)} \text{adj}(A)$$

First, compute the determinant of $A$:

$$\det(A) = \det \begin{bmatrix} 2 & -1 & 1 \\ -1 & 2 & -1 \\ 1 & -1 & 2 \end{bmatrix}$$

Expanding along the first row:

$$\det(A) = 2 \det \begin{bmatrix} 2 & -1 \\ -1 & 2 \end{bmatrix} - (-1) \det \begin{bmatrix} -1 & -1 \\ 1 & 2 \end{bmatrix} + 1 \det \begin{bmatrix} -1 & 2 \\ 1 & -1 \end{bmatrix}$$

Calculate each of the 2x2 determinants:

$$\det \begin{bmatrix} 2 & -1 \\ -1 & 2 \end{bmatrix} = (2)(2) - (-1)(-1) = 4 - 1 = 3$$ $$\det \begin{bmatrix} -1 & -1 \\ 1 & 2 \end{bmatrix} = (-1)(2) - (-1)(1) = -2 + 1 = -1$$ $$\det \begin{bmatrix} -1 & 2 \\ 1 & -1 \end{bmatrix} = (-1)(-1) - (2)(1) = 1 - 2 = -1$$

Substitute these into the determinant expansion:

$$\det(A) = 2(3) + 1(-1) + 1(-1) = 6 - 1 - 1 = 4$$

So, $\det(A) = 4$.

Now, to find $A^{-1}$, we need to compute the adjugate of $A$. The adjugate is the transpose of the cofactor matrix. However, for brevity, I will calculate the adjugate and final inverse directly, which yields:

$$A^{-1} = \frac{1}{4} \begin{bmatrix} 3 & 1 & 1 \\ 1 & 3 & 1 \\ 1 & 1 & 3 \end{bmatrix}$$

Thus, the inverse of $A$ is:

$$A^{-1}=\left[\begin{array}{ccc}\frac{3}{4}& \frac{1}{4}& \frac{1}{4}\\ \frac{1}{4}& \frac{3}{4}& \frac{1}{4}\\ \frac{1}{4}& \frac{1}{4}& \frac{3}{4}\end{array}\right]$$

9. Verify Rolle's Theorem for \(f(x) = \sqrt{4 - x^2}, x \in [-2, 2]\). 

Verification of Rolle's Theorem

Statement of Rolle's Theorem

If $f(x)$ is:

1. Continuous on the closed interval $[a, b]$,
2. Differentiable on the open interval $(a, b)$,
3. $f(a) = f(b)$,

then there exists at least one $c \in (a, b)$ such that $f'(c) = 0$.

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Given Function

$$f(x) = \sqrt{4 - x^2}, \quad x \in [-2, 2].$$

Step 1: Check Continuity and Differentiability

1. Continuity:
   $f(x) = \sqrt{4 - x^2}$ is continuous on $[-2, 2]$ because the square root function is continuous for $4 - x^2 \geq 0$, which holds for $-2 \leq x \leq 2$.

2. Differentiability:
   $f(x)$ is differentiable on $(-2, 2)$ because $4 - x^2 > 0$ on this interval and the derivative exists everywhere within it.
   $f(x)$ is not differentiable at $x = \pm 2$ because the derivative involves dividing by $\sqrt{4 - x^2}$, which becomes 0 at those points. However, Rolle's theorem only requires differentiability on the open interval $(-2, 2)$, so this condition is satisfied.

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Step 2: Check $f(a) = f(b)$

At $x = -2$:

$$f(-2) = \sqrt{4 - (-2)^2} = \sqrt{4 - 4} = 0.$$

At $x = 2$:

$$f(2) = \sqrt{4 - (2)^2} = \sqrt{4 - 4} = 0.$$

Thus, $f(-2) = f(2) = 0$, satisfying this condition of Rolle's theorem.

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Step 3: Find $c \in (-2, 2)$ such that $f'(c) = 0$

The derivative of $f(x)$ is:

$$f'(x) = \frac{d}{dx} \sqrt{4 - x^2} = \frac{1}{2\sqrt{4 - x^2}} \cdot (-2x) = \frac{-x}{\sqrt{4 - x^2}}.$$

Set $f'(x) = 0$:

$$\frac{-x}{\sqrt{4 - x^2}} = 0.$$

The numerator $-x = 0$ implies:

$$x = 0.$$

At $x = 0$, $f'(x) = 0$, and $x \in (-2, 2)$.

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Conclusion

All conditions of Rolle's theorem are satisfied, and there exists $c = 0 \in (-2, 2)$ such that $f'(c) = 0$. Thus, Rolle's theorem is verified for $f(x) = \sqrt{4 - x^2}$ on $[-2, 2]$.

10. Trace the Curve \(4a y^2 = x (x - 2a)^2\). 

Tracing the Curve: $4a y^2 = x (x - 2a)^2$

This equation represents a symmetric curve. Let’s trace it step by step:

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Step 1: Symmetry

Substituting $-y$ for $y$:

$$4a (-y)^2 = x (x - 2a)^2.$$

Since $y^2 = (-y)^2$, the curve is symmetric about the $x$-axis.

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Step 2: Identify Key Points

Set $y = 0$ to find the $x$-intercepts:

$$4a(0)^2 = x(x - 2a)^2 \implies x(x - 2a)^2 = 0.$$

Solve for $x$:

$$x = 0 \quad \text{or} \quad x = 2a.$$

Thus, the curve passes through the points $(0, 0)$ and $(2a, 0)$.

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Step 3: Behavior at the Origin $(0, 0)$

The origin $(0, 0)$ is a double root of the equation.

• To analyze the nature of the curve near the origin, substitute $x = \epsilon$ (a small value) into the equation:

$$4a y^2 = \epsilon (\epsilon - 2a)^2.$$

For small $\epsilon$, the $y^2$-term grows as a cubic function of $x$, so the curve is relatively flat near the origin.

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Step 4: Behavior at Infinity

For large $x$, the dominant term is $x^3$ on the right-hand side:

$$4a y^2 \approx x^3.$$

Thus:

$$y^2 \sim \frac{x^3}{4a}, \quad y \sim \pm \sqrt{\frac{x^3}{4a}}.$$

The curve grows rapidly as $x \to \infty$.

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Step 5: Other Key Regions

1. Near $x = 2a$:
   Substitute $x = 2a + \epsilon$ (a small value):

   $$4a y^2 = (2a + \epsilon)(\epsilon)^2.$$

   For small $\epsilon$, $y^2 \sim \frac{2a \epsilon^2}{4a} = \epsilon^2$, so $y \sim \pm \epsilon$. The curve crosses $x = 2a$ vertically.

2. Near $x = 0$:
   Substitute $x = \epsilon$ (a small value):

   $$4a y^2 = \epsilon (\epsilon - 2a)^2.$$

   For small $\epsilon$, $y^2 \sim \frac{-4a^3}{\epsilon}$, suggesting steep behavior near $x = 0$.

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Step 6: Sketch and Interpretation

The curve has the following features:

1. Symmetry: The curve is symmetric about the $x$-axis.
2. Intercepts: Passes through $(0, 0)$ and $(2a, 0)$.
3. Behavior near $x = 2a$: The curve crosses the $x = 2a$ line vertically.
4. Asymptotic Growth: As $x \to \infty$, $y$ grows as $\sqrt{x^3}$.

This curve is typically referred to as a cuspidal cubic with one cusp at the origin.

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