Mathematics B I
Mathematics B I
Mathematics B I
Mathematics B-Course
B.A./B.Sc. Mathematics B-Course-I Total Mark: 100
Appendix ‘A’
(Outlines of Tests)
Note: Attempt six questions by selecting one question fromSection I, two questions from Section II,
two questions from Section III and one question from Section IV.
Section-I (2/12)
Vectors:
Introduction to vector algebra
Scalar and vector product
Scalar triple product and vector triple product
Applications to geometry
Vector equation of a line and plane
Limit, continuity and differentiability of vector point functions
Partial derivatives of vector point functions
Scalar and vector fields
The gradient, divergence and curl
Expansion formulas.
Section-II (4/12)
Forces:
Fundamental concepts and principles
Inertial-non-inertial frames, Newton’s laws
Resultant of several concurrent forces
The parallelogram law of forces
Resolution of a forces, triangle of forces
Lamy’s theorem, polygon of forces
Conditions of equilibrium for a particle
External and internal forces, principle of transmissibility
Resultant of like and unlike parallel forces
Moment of forces about a point, Varigon’s theorem
Moment of a couple, equivalent couples, composition of couples
Reduction of coplanar forces to a force or a couple
Friction:
Dry friction and fluid friction
Laws of dry friction, coefficients of friction, angle of friction
Equilibrium of a particle on a rough inclined plane
Particle on a rough inclined plane acted on by an external force
Conditions for sliding or titling
Virtual Work:
Principle of virtual work
Problems involving tensions and thrust
Section-III (4/12)
Kinematics:
Rectilinear motion of particles
Uniform rectilinear motion, uniformly accelerated rectilinear motion
Curvilinear motion of particle, rectangular components of velocity and acceleration
Tangential and normal components
Radial and transverse components
Projectile motion:
Motion of a Projectile, Trajectory
Range of projectile, Time of flight, height of projectile
Vertical motion and motion on inclined plane
Kinetics:
Work, power, kinetic energy, conservative force fields
Conservation of energy, impulse, torque
Conservation of linear ad angular momentum
Non-conservative forces
Section-IV (2/12)
Collisions of particles:
Laboratory and centre of mass frames of reference
Elastic and inelastic collisions
impulse and momentum Motion in a circle and on other curves
Recommended Books:
1. Murray R. Spiegel, Vector Analysis,Schaum’s Outline SeriesMcGraw Hill Book
Company, 2005.
2. Fowles, G.R, Cassiday, G.L. Analytical Mechanics, 7 Edition, Thomson Brook Cole,
2005.
3. Jafferson, B. Beasdsworth, T. Further Mechanics, Oxford University Press280.
4. Murray R. Spiegel, Theoretical Mechanics,Schaum’s Outline Series, Me Graw Hill
Book Company.
5. D.K. Anand and P.F. Cunnif, Statics and Dynamics, Allyn and Becon, lac. 1914.