Memory Based Questions of

GATE 2020
Mechanical Engineering
Detailed Solutions

Date of Exam : 1/2/2020

Afternoon Session
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Q.1 In MRP, if inventory cost is very high and setup cost is zero, which of the following lot
sizing approach should be used?
(a) fixed period quantity for period (b) EOQ
(c) base stock level (d) lot for lot

Ans. (d)

End of Solution

Q.2 A → B → C → D → E → Customer
Initial price = `120
After every stage price increased by 25%. Calculate the cost when the product in the
hand of customer.
(a) (b) `366.210
(c) `292.96 (d)

Ans. (b)
Cost = 1.255 × 120 = Rs. 366.210
End of Solution

Q.3 Consider the following welding processes: arrange the following in increasing order of
HAZ
1. Arc welding
2. MIG
3. Submerged arc welding
4. Laser beam welding
(a) 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 (b) 1 - 4 - 2 - 3
(c) 3 - 2 - 4 - 1 (d) 4 - 3 - 2 - 1

Ans. (c)
End of Solution

Q.4 There are two identical shaping machine S1 and S2. In S2 the width of workpiece is
increased by 10 percent and feed is decreased by 10 percent with respect to S1. If
all other condition remains same then ratio of total time per pass in S1 and S2 will be:

Ans. (0.8182)
In shaper total time of total time of machining

W (1 + m )
T=
1000 f

W
∴ T∝
f

T1 W f
= 1× 2
T2 W2 f1

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Given: W2 = 1.1 W, f2 = 0.9f1

T1 W1 0.9f1 0.9
∴ = × = = 0.8182
T2 1.1W1 f1 1.1

End of Solution

Q.5 Keeping all the parameter identical the compression ratio (CR) of an air std. diesel cycle
is increased from 15 to 21. Take ratio of specific heats = 1.3 and cut-off ratio of the
cycle ρ = 2. The difference between the new and old efficiencies is ________ %.

Ans. (4.79)
Keeping all the parameter identical
(CR)1 = 21
(CR)2 = 15
ρ=2
γ = 1.3

1 ⎡ ρr − 1⎤ 1
η = 1− ×⎢ ⎥
(r ) γ −1
⎣ ρ −1 ⎦r

⎛ ρr − 1⎞ 1 ⎡ ⎛ 1 ⎞ ⎛ 1 ⎞ ⎤⎥
⎢ − − −
(ηnew|CR = 21) – (ηold|CR = 15) = ⎜ ⎟ ⎜ 1 ⎟ ⎜ 1 ⎟
⎝ ρ − 1 ⎠ r ⎢ ⎜⎝ (r ) γ −1⎟⎠ ⎜⎝ (r ) γ −1⎟⎠ ⎥
⎣ 1 2⎦

⎛ 21.3 − 1⎞ 1 ⎡⎛ 1 1 ⎞⎤
⎢ − ⎥
= ⎜⎝ 2 − 1 ⎟⎠ 1.3 ⎢⎜⎜ 1.3 −1 ⎟
⎟⎠ ⎥
⎣ ⎝ (15 )1.3 −1
( 21) ⎦

⎛ 21.3 − 1⎞
= ⎜ 1.3 ⎟ × [0.04260 ] = 4.79%
⎝ ⎠

End of Solution

Q.6 The given graph is between 3 variable x, y and z. Which of following is incorrect?
xy

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(a) when y is constant, x is inversely proportional to z.

(b) when x is constant, z is inversely proportional to y.
(c) when z is constant, x is inversely proportional to y.
(d) None of these

Ans. (c)

End of Solution

Q.7 An inventory model is as shown

Demand = 10,000 unit/year
Carrying cost = Rs. 4 /unit/year
Order cost = Rs. 300/order
Back order cost = Rs. 25/unit/year

Assume as soon as order Q is received, the back order is supplied to customer. What
is maximum amount of inventory reached?

Qs

Ans. (1137)
Maximum inventory level, D = 10000 units/year
Holding cost, Ch = `4/unit/year
Back order, Cb = `25/unit/year
Ordering cost, Co = `300/unit/year

2DC o 2 × 10000 × 300 × (25 + 4 )

EOQ = Q * = =
⎛ Cb ⎞ 4 × 25
Ch × ⎜
⎝ C h + C b ⎟⎠

2 × 10000 × 300
= 25
4×
29

Q* = 1319.0905 units
(Q – S)*Ch = S × Cb

Q * Ch ⎡1319.090 × 4 ⎤
S* = =⎢ ⎥⎦ = 181.943 units
(Ch + Cb ) ⎣ 29

Maximum inventory level = Q* – S* = 1319.0905 – 181.943 = 1137.14697 units

End of Solution

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Q.8 Circular roller of radius ‘R’ is pure rolling without slip at P and Q. Calculate angular velocity
of disc.

v
P

2v
Q

v v
(a) (b)
R 2R
2v 3v
(c) (d)
R 2R

Ans. (d)

v
P

V0
w

Q 2v

For pure rolling condition P and Q velocity should be zero.

Assume roller moves with linear velocity with V0 and rotate with ω angular velocity
So, for P:
V0 + V = Rω
V0 – R ω = – v ...(i)
For Q, V0 + R ω = 2 V ...(ii)
Solve Equation (i) and (ii),
3v
ω=
2R
End of Solution

Q.9 At both the surfaces, coefficient of static friction is μ. Draw FBD of the body

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N2
N2

(a) (b)
μN2

W
(c) (d)

Ans. (a)
End of Solution

Q.10 m1 = 10 kg
m2 = 30 kg
After collision, both masses get stuck. Find the maximum compression of spring.

Vo = 1 m/s

m1 m2

Frictionless
1m 0.25 m

Ans. ()
∵ There is no friction, so no energy loss.

1 1
m1V02 = k ⋅ xmax
2
2 2
where compression will be maximum, velocity of combined blocks will be zero.

⇒ 2
10 × 12 = k ⋅ xmax

10
xmax =
k
Data is not complete.
End of Solution

Q.11 The recent measures to improve the output would ______ the level of production to our
satisfaction.
(a) speed (b) decrease
(c) equalize (d) increase

Ans. (d)

End of Solution

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Q.12 A fair coin tossed 20 times. The probability that head will appear exactly 4 times in the
1st ten tosses, and tail will appear exactly 4 times in the next ten tosses is _______.

Ans. (0.0420)
Fair coin tossed 20 times
First 10 times probability that head will appear exactly 4 times

4 6
⎛ 1⎞ ⎛ 1⎞
P(x = 4) = 10C4 ⎜ ⎟ ⎜ ⎟
⎝ 2⎠ ⎝ 2⎠

next 10 times probability that tail will appear exactly 4 times

4 6
⎛ 1⎞ ⎛ 1⎞
P(y =4) = 10C4 ⎜ ⎟ ⎜ ⎟
⎝ 2⎠ ⎝ 2⎠

Total probability, P = P(x) × P(y)

2
⎡ ⎛ 1⎞ ⎛ 1⎞ ⎤
4 6

= ⎢10 C 4 ⎜⎝ 2 ⎟⎠ ⎜⎝ 2 ⎟⎠ ⎥
⎢⎣ ⎥⎦

2
⎡10 × 9 × 8 × 7 1 ⎤
2
⎡ 210 ⎤
= ⎢ × 10 ⎥
= ⎢ 10 ⎥ = 0.0420
⎣ 4 × 3 × 2 ×1 2 ⎦ ⎣2 ⎦

End of Solution

Q.13 A mould cavity of 1200 cm3 volume has to be filled through a sprue of 10 cm length
feeding a horizontal runner. Cross-section area at the base of sprue is 2 cm2. Consider
acceleration due to gravity as 9.81 m/s2. Neglecting fractional losses due to molten metal
flow, the time taken to fill the mould cavity is ______ sec.

Ans. (4.28)
1
hc
2
ht
hs Sprue

Assuming top gate: A3 = Ag = As

Neglecting height of pouring basin (hc)
ht = hs + hc = hs
V 1200
tf = = = 4.28 s
Agv g 2 2 × 981 × 10

End of Solution

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Q.14 Phase diagram does not represent

(a) heat transfer rate
(b) temperature at which phase change takes place
(c) phase transformation rate
(d)

Ans. (c)
End of Solution

Q.15 Initial tool geometry (ASA) 0 - 9 - re - rs - ce - 0 - R

After some time 0 - 9 - re - rs - ce - 30 - R
Specific energy consumption (e) = V0 (t)0.4 where t = uncut chip thickness

⎛ FC 2 − FC1 ⎞
Initial cutting force is FC1 and final cutting force is FC2 find the value of ⎜ F
⎝ ⎟⎠ × 100 .
C2

Ans. (5.022)
We know, specific energy consumption,

FC
(e) =
1000fd
f = f sinλ
λ = 90 = Cs ⇒ λ1 = 90 – 30 = 60°
λ2 = 90 – 0 = 90°

0.4 FC
Now, e = V0(t)0.4 = V0 (f sin λ) =
1000fd
∴ FC = V0(f sinλ) × 1000 × fd
FC ∝ (sinλ)0.4

FC 2 − FC 1 ⎡⎛ sin λ ⎞ 0.4 ⎤
× 100% = ⎢⎜ − 1⎥ × 100%
2
∴ FC 2 ⎟
⎢⎝ sin λ1 ⎠ ⎥
⎣ ⎦
⎡⎛ sin90° ⎞ 0.4 ⎤
= ⎢⎢⎜⎝ sin60°⎠⎟ − 1⎥⎥ × 100% = 5.022%
⎣ ⎦

End of Solution

Q.16 Module, m = 1.25, teeth on pinion = 20, teeth on gear = _____, pressure angle = 20°.
Maximum allowable stress = σ0 = 400 MPa, Lewis form factor = y = 0.322, tooth thickness
= __________.
Find maximum power that can be transmitted?

Ans. ()
Teeth of gear is not received. So will be calculated after response sheet.
End of Solution

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Q.17 The spectral distribution of radiation from a block body at T1 = 3000 K has a maximum
wavelength λmax. The body cools down to a temp T2. If the wavelength corresponding
to the maximum wavelength at T2 is 1.2 times of the original wavelength at Tmax, then
the temperature T2 is __________ k. (round off to the nearest integer)

Ans. (2500)
State-1: Spectral distribution
T1 = 3000 K
(λ1) = λmax
State-1: T2 = ?
(λ2) = 1.2λmax
As we know, from Wien’s displacement law
λT = Constant
λ1T1 = λ2T2
λmax × 300K = 1.2 λmaxT2
T2 = 2500 K
End of Solution

Q.18 Equation of motion of spring-mass damper is given as

3d x d2x
+
+ 9 x = 10sin5t
2
dt dt
The damping factor for the system is _________.

Ans. (0.5)
By comparing equation of motion,
2ξωn = 3
ωn2 = 9
2ξωn = 3
2ξ = 1
ξ = 0.05
End of Solution

Q.19 Total qualitative inversion of Grashof linkage if all the joints are revolute?
(a) 4 (b) 3
(c) 2 (d) 1

Ans. (b)
Total qualitative inversion when Grashof’s law satisfied.
(i) Crank-crank mechanism when shortest link at the fixed position.
(ii) Crank-rocker mechanism when shortest link at adjacent to the fixed position.
(iii) Rocker mechanism when shortest link opposite to the fixed link that is coupler
position.
End of Solution

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Q.20 If number of teeth in sun and planet is equal and speed of ring (ωR) and speed of sun
is (ωS) and direction of gear P and R is same then arm speed is given by

P
C = Centre A
S = Sun
P = Planet S R
R = Race C
A = Arm

3ω R ω S 1 3
(a) + (b) ω + ω
4 4 4 R 4 S
(c) (d)

Ans. (a)
Let teeth of sun gear Ts = T
Ts = Tp = T
RR = rs + 2rp
TR = T + 2T = 3T
As we know,
y + s = ωS

x
y− = ωR
3

4x
On subtraction, = ωS – ωR
3

3 3
x= ωS − ωR
4 4
y + x = ωS

3 3
Speed of arm, y = ωS − ωS + ωR
4 4

⎛3 ω ⎞
= ⎜ ωR + S ⎟
⎝4 4 ⎠

End of Solution

Q.21 In a machine member, stress is varying as

σ = 350 sin (8πt) in MPa
FOS = 3.5 find maximum endurance limit.

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Ans. (1225)
σm σv 1
+ =
Syt Se FOS
∵ σm = 0, σv = 350
350 1
⇒ =
Se 3.5
Se = 350 × 3.5 = 1225 MPa
End of Solution

Q.22 What is the increasing order of HAZ

1. arc welding
2. MIG
3. Submerged are welding
4. Laser beam welding
(a) 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 (b) 1 – 4 – 2 – 3
(c) 3 – 2 – 4 – 1 (d) 4 – 3 – 2 – 1

Ans. (c)
End of Solution

Q.23 A beam of negligible mass hinged at support P and has a roller at Q.

1200 N
4m
5m 5m

P R

Point load at R = 1200 N, then find magnitude of reaction force at Q.

Ans. (1500)
RQ
1200 N

P
RHP

RVP

ΣMP = 0, RQ × 4 = 1200 × 5

1200 × S
RQ = = 1500 N
4

End of Solution

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Q.24 One kg of air in closed system is undergoing a reversible process from P1 = 1 bar [abs],
T1 = 27°C to P2 = 3 bar [abs] and T2 = 127°C. If R = 287 J/kgK, V = 1.4, then calculate
the change in entropy in J/kgK.

Ans. (–26.2)
At state -1:
P1 = 1 bar, T1 = 300 K, P2 = 3 bar, T2 = 400 K, R = 287 J/kgK, r = 1.4

⎛T ⎞ ⎛P ⎞
Change in entropy, ΔS = c p ln 2 − R ln 2
⎜⎝ T ⎟⎠ ⎜⎝ P ⎟⎠
1 1

⎛ 400 ⎞ ⎛ 3⎞
= 1005ln ⎜⎝ ⎟ − 287ln ⎜⎝ ⎟⎠
300 ⎠ 1

= –26.18 ≈ –26.2 J/kgK

End of Solution

Q.25 A Carnot cycle working between 27°C and –3°C then ratio of COPref to COPheat pump is
__________.

Ans. (0.9)

270
COP of refrigerator, COPref = =9
30

300
COP of heat pump, COPheatpump = = 10
30

9
COPref /COPheat pump = = 0.9
10

End of Solution

Q.26 A cantilever beam, a load is acting at the free end and spring is also connected at free
end. What is the transverse deflection under load in terms of E, I and W ?

K N/m

WL3
(a) (b)
3E I + KL3
(c) (d)

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Ans. (a)
W

A B

FS
FS

K N/m

Let deflection at B will be δ

So, FS = Kδ
FS
=δ
K
For cantilever beam and end load (W – FS)
WL3 FSL3
δ= −
3E I 3E I
WL3 KδL3
= −
3E I 3E I
⎡ KL3 ⎤ WL3
δ ⎢1 + ⎥ =
⎣ 3E I ⎦ 3E I
⎛ WL3 ⎞
⎜ 3E I ⎟
δ= ⎜ 3 ⎟
⎜ 3E I + KL ⎟
⎜⎝ ⎟⎠
3E I

⎛ WL3 ⎞
= ⎜ 3⎟
⎝ 3E I + KL ⎠

End of Solution

Q.27 Diameter = 2r, both ends are fixed and Gas gauge pressure is p and t is thickness
of pipe. Find maximum increase in temperature for which there is no leakage of gas.
t

α, p, E, poisson’s ratio
Coefficient of linear expansion

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⎛ 1 ⎞ Pr ⎛ 1 ⎞ Pr
(a) ⎜⎝ ν − ⎟ (b) ⎜⎝ ν + ⎟
4 ⎠ E αt 2 ⎠ E αt

1 pd ⎛ 1⎞
ν− ⎟
E α 2t ⎜⎝
(c) (d)
2⎠

Ans. (c)
∈long + ∈thermal = 0

⇒
1
E
( )
σ long − νσ hoop + αΔT = 0

1 ⎛ pd pd ⎞
⇒ ⎜⎝ −ν ⎟ + αΔT = 0
E 4t ∂t ⎠
1 ⎛ νpd pd ⎞
⇒ αΔT = −
E ⎜⎝ 2t ⎟
4t ⎠

1 pd ⎛ 1⎞
ΔT = ⎜⎝ ν − ⎟⎠ [d = 2 r]
E α 2t 2

End of Solution

Q.28 A helical spring of stiffness k, if wire diameter spring diameter and number of coils are
all doubled, then knew is equal to
(a) 16 k (b) 8 k

k
(c) k (d)
2

Ans. (c)
We know that,
Gd 4
k=
8D 3N
G × (2)4d 4
knew =
8 × (2)3D 3 × 2N
Gd 4
= =k
8D 3N
End of Solution

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Q.29 A vessel containing water is placed in ambient atmospheric conditions at 25°C, 1 bar

Oven

Valve

Water vapour

Water

25°C, 1 atm 80°C, 1 atm

Then it is transferred to an oven at 80°C, 1 bar, till it attain equilibrium. What will happen
immediately after opening the valve inside oven?
(a) The water vapour will condense
(b) The water vapour will escape out
(c) The hot air will enter into vessel
(d) Nothing will happen, everything would be in equilibrium

Ans. (b)

End of Solution

Q.30 If D1 > D2 then

α α α α

D1 D2
x2
x1

D1 − D2 x1 − x2
(a) sin α = x − x (b) cos α = 2D − D
1 2 1 2

(D1 − D2 )
(c) sinα = (d)
2( x1 − x2 ) − (D1 − D2 )

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Ans. (c)

A
D1 B
x1 2

D1
OA = x1 –
2
D1
AB =
2

AB
sinα = as ∠ ABO = 90° ...(i)
OA

D1 /2
sinα =
x1 − D1 /2

Similarly,

A1
D2 B1
x2 2 90°

O1

D2
O1A1 = x2 –
2
D2
A1B1 =
2

A1B1 D2 /2
sinα = = ...(ii)
O1A1 x2 − D2 /2

For eq. (i) and (ii)

D1 /2 D2 /2 (D1 − D2 )
sinα = x − D /2 = =
1 1 x2 − D2 /2
( x1 − x2 ) − (D1 − D2 ) /2

=
(D1 − D2 )
2 ( x1 − x2 ) − (D1 − D2 )

End of Solution

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Q.31 A bolt has to be made at the end of rod of d = 12 mm by localised forging (upsetting).
Length of unsupported portion of rod is 40 mm. To avoid buckling of rod, a closed forging
operation to be performed at max die diameter of ______mm.

Ans. ()
Data is incomplete. Solution will be given after the response sheet.
End of Solution

Q.32 In a CNC machine G00 command is given and in travel point P (200, 300) to Q(300, 600)
Two separate stepper motor are connected to stage with a lead screw of 0.5 mm pitch,
motor rotates with 800 rpm. What is the time of travel in min?

1000
Q(300, 600)

200 P(200, 300)

100

100 200

Ans. (0.75)
y Q(300, 600)
600
500
Δy = 300 mm
400
P (200, 300)
300
Δx = 100 mm
200
100
x
100
200
300
400
500

600

For Δ x = 100 mm movement

Δx 100
tx = = min = 0.25 min
PN 0.5 × 800

Δy 300
ty = = = 0.75 min
PN 0.5 × 800
For this complete movement 0.75 min time needed. x-axis motor and y-axis motor both
will work 0.25 min then x-axis motor will stop and y-axis motor will run 0.5 min more.
Therefore total time for this operation will be 0.75 min.
End of Solution

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Q.33 Calculate the tooling cost for per piece of bar of length 250 mm and diameter 25 mm.
Feed is 0.2 mm/rev. For maximum production rate if tool change time is 1 min, Taylor
equation VT 0.2 = 24 and tool required cost is Rs. 20
(a) (b)
(c) (d)

Ans. ()

⎛ 1− n⎞ ⎛ 1 − 0.2 ⎞
T0 = TC ⎜ = 1⎜ = 4 min
⎝ n ⎟⎠ ⎝ 0.2 ⎟⎠

C 24
Optimum speed, (V0) = = = 18.1886 m/min
T0n 4 0.2

L
Machining Time (Tm) =
fN

Tm
Cost of operation = C m × Tm + (C A + TC × C m ) ×
T0

Some more data needed, will be confirmed after response coming.

End of Solution

Q.34 Given below is the representation of surface roughness symbol. Match the following
(i) – (iii)
(iii)

(vi)
(v)
(iv)

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi)

(a) P Q S R T U
(b) P Q R S U T
(c) P Q R S T U
(d) R S P Q T U
Where, P = Maximum waviness height; Q = maximum width R = Roughness width cutoff;
S = Maximum roughness width; T = Maximum roughness height; U = Minimum roughness
height.

Ans. (b)
End of Solution

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Q.35 Initially pressure inside cylinder is 105 kPa, the piston moves for 8 cm against atmospheric
and another 8 cm against a spring of stiffness k = 2 × 105 N/mm. Find total work done

8 cm

8 cm

P1 = 105 kPa

Patm = 100 kPa, k = 2 × 105 N/mm, Piston area = 300 cm2.

Ans. (544)
Area of piston = 300 cm2
k = 12.5 kN/m
W1-2 = P1 × A × x
= 105 × 300 × 104 × 8 × 10–2
= 0.252 kJ
P2 = 105 kPa

3
P2 = 8 cm
kx
2
x = 8 cm
1

P1 = 105 kPa

P
3

V2 V3 V

P3A = P2A + kx

kx 12.5 × 8 × 10 −2
P3 = P2 + = 105 + = 138.33 kPa
2 300 × 10 −4

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1 1
W2-3 = (P + P3 ) × (V3 − V2 ) = 2 (105 + 138.33) A × x
2 2

1
=
2
(243.33) × 300 × 10 −4 × 8 × 10 −2
W2-3 = 0.2919 kJ
∴ Wtot = W1-2 + W2-3 = 0.5439 kJ = 543.91 ≈ 544 J
End of Solution

Q.36 Total student are 5000 and girl are 1500

Art Art
20% 30%

Management = 15%

Students Girl

Find ratio of boys registered in art to girl registered in management.

Ans. (2.44)
Total student in art − Girls in arts
Ratio =
Girls in management
5000 × 0.2 − 1500 × 0.3 1000 − 450
= = = 2.44
1500 × 0.15 225
End of Solution

Q.37 Directional derivative of f(x) = xyz in direction of i – 2y + 2k at (–1, 1, 3) is:

Ans. (7/3)

Directional derivative = ( ∇f ) p × nˆ

Here, ∇f = yzi + xzj + xyk

(∇f)(–1, 1, 3) = 3i – 3j – k

nˆ i − 2 j + 2k i − 2 j + 2k
n̂ =  = =
n 1+ 4 + 4 3

1 7
∴ Directional derivative =
3
[3 + 6 − 2 ] = 3

End of Solution

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Q.38 Given that function is analytical f(x) = ux i + v(x y)

Where, ux = x3y2 – xy3. Find v(x, y) = ?

(a) (b)
(c) (d)

Ans. ()
u(x, y) is not properly given. So, we cannot guess the answer.
End of Solution

Q.39 Let I be a 100 multidimensional matrix, and E is set of its distinct real eigen value, then
number of elements in E ______?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)

Ans. ()
Data is incomplete. Solution will be given after the response sheet.
End of Solution

1 x2
Q.40 Let I = ∫ ∫ xy 2dyd x, then I may also be expressed as,
x =0 y =0

1 1 1 1
(a) ∫ ∫ xy 2d xdy (b) ∫ ∫ y x 2d xdy
y =1 x = y y =1 x = y

1 y 1 y
(c) ∫ ∫ xy 2d xdy (d) ∫ ∫ xy 2d xdy
y =0 x =0 y =0 x =0

Ans. ()

y=x

0 x=1

Unit is given wrong in problem phase change.

End of Solution

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π/2
Q.41 ∫ (8 + 4cos(8t ))dt What is the absolute error in % if integral is evaluated using
0

trapezoidal rule only by considering Ist and last term.

Ans. (5.187)
π /2
y= ∫ (8 + 4cos(8t ))dt
0
By trapezoidal method
0 π/2
12 8
yo y1
h
⎡y + y 1⎦⎤
2⎣ o
y1 =

π
y1 =
2×2
[12 + 8] = 15.707
By integration:
π /2
⎛ π⎞
∫ (8 + 4cos x)d x = 8 ⎜⎝ 2 ⎟⎠ + 4[sin x]0
π /2
y2 =
0

π
= 8 + 4 = 16.566
2
16.566 − 15.707
Absolute error = = 0.05187 = 5.187%
16.566
End of Solution

Q.42 The sum of normally distributed random variable x and y if

(a) normally distributed, only if x and y have same mean.
(b) normally distributed, only if x and y have same standard deviation.
(c) normally distributed, only if x and y are independent.
(d) always normally distributed.

Ans. (c)
End of Solution

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d 2y dy
Q.43 Solution of − y = 1, which satisfies y t = 0 = = 0 in Laplaces domain is
dt 2 dt t =0

1 1
( )
(a) s s + 1 (b)
( − 1)
s
1 1
( )
(c) s s − 1
( )( )
(d) s s + 1 s − 1

Ans. (d)
Apply Laplace transform on both sides,
L [Y ′′] – L[Y ] = L [1]
1
s2Y(s) – sY(0) – sY ′(0) – Y(s) =
s
1
Y(s) =
s(s − 1)(s + 1)
End of Solution

Q.44 A matrix P is decomposed into its symmetric part ‘S ’ and skew symmetric part ‘V ’ if

⎛ −4 4 2 ⎞ ⎛0 −2 3 ⎞
S=⎜ 4 3 7 / 2⎟ , symmetric matrix , V = ⎜ 2 0 7 / 2⎟ ,skew symmetric matrix .
⎜ ⎟ ⎜ ⎟
⎝ 2 7/2 2 ⎠ ⎝ −3 −7 / 2 0 ⎠
then matrix P is
⎛ −2 9/ 2 −1 ⎞ ⎛ −4 2 5⎞
⎜ −1 81/ 4 11 ⎟ ⎜ 6 3 7⎟
(a) ⎜ ⎟ (b) ⎜ ⎟
⎝ −2 45/ 2 73/ 4⎠ ⎝ −1 0 0⎠

⎛ −4 2 5⎞ ⎛ 4 −6 1 ⎞
⎜ ⎟
(c) ⎜ 6 3 7⎟ (d) ⎜ −2 −3 0 ⎟
⎜ ⎟
⎝ −1 0 2⎠ ⎝ −5 −7 −2⎠

Ans. (c)
For matrix P its symmetric part is
P + PT
S=
2
For matrix P its skew symmetric part is
P − PT
V=
2
⎛ −4 2 5⎞
P = S + V = ⎜ 6 3 7⎟
⎜ ⎟
⎝ −1 0 2⎠

End of Solution

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Q.45 Water (density 1000 kg/m3) flows through on inclined pipe. The velocity, pressure and
elevation at section are VA = 3.2 m/s, PA = 186 kPA and ZA = 24.5 m respectively, and
those at section B are VB = 3.2 m/s, PB = 260 kPa and ZB = 9.1 m respectively. If
acceleration due to gravity is 10 m/s2 then the head lost due to friction is_______ m.
(round off to one decimal place)

Ans. (8)
A
VA = 3.2 m/s
PA = 186 kPa
ZA = 24.5 m
VB = 3.2 m/s
PB = 260 kPa
2
ZB= 9.1 m g = 10 m/s
B 3
ρ = 1000 kg/m

Datum
Energy head at A :

PA V A2 186 × 10 3 3.2 2
EA = + + ZA = + + 24.5 = 43.612 m
ρg 2g 10 3 × 10 2 × 10

Energy head at B:

PB VB2 260 × 10 3 3.2 2

EB = + + ZB = + + 9.1 = 35.61m
ρg 2g 10 3 × 10 2 × 10

EA > EB, so flow from A to B

Friction head, hf = EA – EB = 8 m

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