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    APPLIED MATH, PAPER-I

    FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION


    COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR S.No.
    RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BPS-17 UNDER
    THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2009
    R.No.
    APPLIED MATH, PAPER-I

    TIME ALLOWED: 3 HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS:100

    (i) Attempt FIVE question in all by selecting at least TWO questions from SECTION – A
    NOTE: and THREE question from SECTION – B. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
    (ii) Use of Scientific Calculator is allowed.

    SECTION – A

    Q.1. (a) Show that in orthogonal coordinates: (5+5)


    ∂
    ( A1 h1 ) − 3 ∂ ( A1 h1 ),
    e e
    (i) ∇ × ( A1 e1 ) = 2
    h1 h3 ∂u 3 h1 h2 ∂u 2
    ∂
    ∇ • ( A1 e1 ) = ( A1 h2 h3 ).
    1
    (ii)
    h1 h2 h3 ∂u1
    (b) Write Laplace’s equation in parabolic cylindrical coordinates. (10)
    ρ ρ ρ
    Q.2. (a) Evaluate ∫∫ A • n ds , where A = ziˆ + xˆj − 3 y 2 kˆ and s is the surface of cylinder x2+y2=16
    S

    included in the first octant between z=0 and z=5. (10)


    (b) Verify Green’s theorem in the plane for
    ∫ (xy + y )dx + x dy
    2 2

    where C is the closed curve of the region bounded by y = x and y = x2.

    Q.3. (a) Find centre of mass of a right circular solid cone of height h. (10)
    (b) A light thin rod, 4m long, can turn in a vertical plane about one of its point which is
    attached to a pivot. If weights of 3kg and 4kg are suspended from its ends it rests in a
    horizontal position. Find the position of the pivot and its reaction on the rod. (10)

    SECTION – B

    Q.4. (a) Find the radial and transverse components of the velocity of a particle moving along
    the curve ax2+by2=1 at any time t if the polar angle θ = ct2. (10)
    (b) A particle is projected vertically upwards. After a time t, another particle is sent up
    from the same point with the same velocity and meets the first a height h during the
    downward flight of the first. Find the velocity of projection. (10)

    Q.5. (a) If a point P moves with a velocity v given by


    v2=n2 (ax2+bx+c),
    show that P executes a simple harmonic motion. Find also, the centre, the amplitude
    and the time period of the motion. (10)

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    APPLIED MATH, PAPER-I
    (b) A particle of mass m moves on xy-plane under the force (10)
    ϖ k ϖ
    F = − 4 r,
    r
    where r is its distance from the origin O. If it starts on the positive x-axis at a distance “a” from
    O with speed vo in a direction making an angle θ with the positive x-direction, prove that at
    time t,
    ma 2 v o2 sin 2 θ − k
    &
    r&=
    mr 3
    Q.6. (a) Define angular momentum and prove that rate of change of angular momentum of a
    particle about a point O is equal to the tarque (about O) of the force acting on the particle. (10)
    (b) Find the least speed with which a particle must be projected so that it passes through two
    points P and Q at heights h1 and h2, respectively. (10)

    Q.7. (a) Discuss the polar form of an orbit and prove that when a particle moves under central
    force, the areal velocity is constant. (10)
    (b) A particle moves under a central repulsive force μ/r3 and is projected from an apse at a
    distance “a” with velocity V. Show that the equation to the path is (10)
    r cosp θ = a
    and that the angle θ described in time t is
    1 pVt
    tan −1 ,
    p a
    μ
    where p2 =1+ , μ = GM .
    a v2
    2

    Q.8. (a) Define the terms moment of inertia and product of inertia, and find the moment of
    inertia of uniform solid sphere of mass m and radius “a”. (10)

    (b) Let AB and BC be two equal similar rods freely hinged at B and lie in a straight line
    on the smooth table. The end A is struck by a blow P perpendicular to AB. Show
    1
    that the resulting velocity of A is 3 times that of B. (10)
    2
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