Test Name: 23IIT1-INTG-ADV-03-P2S

PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY AND MATHEMATICS

Class I IIT-JEE Achiever (Integrated) 2023-24 Max. Marks 192
Solution to Test – 03 Version - 3 Duration 3 Hours
Advanced Paper – II Date 24-09-2023
PART - I: PHYSICS
Section A
Multiple choice questions with one or more than one correct alternative/s

1. A block of mass 25 kg is raised by a 50 kg man in two different ways as shown in figure. What is the
action on the floor by the man in the two cases? If the floor yields to a normal force of 700 N, which
mode should the man adopt to left the block without floor yielding?

(A) In the first case the reaction of floor is 750 N and in second case reaction of floor is 250 N
(B) The man should adopt the first method
(C) In first case the reaction is 300 N and M second case its 800 N
(D) The man should adopt the second method
Ans (A) and (D)
The FBDs for the two cases are shown in figure. In first case, let the force exerted
by the man on the floor be N1. We have, N1 = T + 50 g
Block is to be raised without acceleration, so T = 25 g
 N1 = 25 g + 50 g = 75 g = 75  10 = 750 N
In second case, let the force exerted by the man on the floor be N2 we have,
N2 = 50 g − T and T = 25 g  N2 = 50 g − 25 g = 25 g = 25  10 = 250 N
As the floor yields to a downward force of 700 N,
the man should adopt the second case.
2. Two balls are thrown from an inclined plane at angle of projection  with the plane, one up the incline
and other down the incline as shown in figure (T stands for total time of flight)
v2 sin 2 
(A) h1 = h 2 = 0
2g cos 
2v sin 
(B) T1 = T2 = 0
g cos 
(C) R 1 − R 2 = g(sin )T12
(D) R1 = R2

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Ans (A), (B) and (C)

( v0 sin  )
2

h1max = = h 2 max  (A)is correct

2g cos 
2v sin 
T1 = 0 = T2  (B) is correct
g cos 
1
R1 = ( v0 cos  ) T1 − gsin T12
2
1
R 2 = ( v0 cos  ) T2 + gsin T22  ( R 2 − R1 ) = gsin T12  (C) is correct
2
vt1 and vt2 are the velocities of the particles at their maximum heights. Left the particles reach their
maximum heights at time t1 and t2 respectively. Hence
v sin 
0 = ( v0 sin  ) − (gcos )t1  t1 = 0
g cos 
v sin 
Similarly  t 2 = 0 .Hence t 2 = t1
g cos 
Hence, vt1 = v0 cos  − (gsin )t1 and vt2 = v0 cos  + (gsin )t 2
vt1  vt2 .

3. A smooth track in form of a quarter circle of radius 6 m lies in the vertical plane. A particle moves from
P1 to P2 under the action of forces F1 , F2 and F3 . Force F1 is always towards P2 and is always 20 N in
magnitude. Force F2 always acts horizontally and is always 30 N in magnitude. Force F3 always acts
tangentially to the track and is of magnitude 15 N. Select the correct magnitude
(A) Work done by F1 is 120 2 J
(B) Work done by F2 is 180 J
(C) Work done by F3 is 45  J
(D) F1 is conservative in nature
Ans (A), (B), (C) and (D)
Work done by F1 = 20  6 2 = 120 2 J
Work done by F2 = 30  6 = 180 J
2R
Work done by F3 = 15  = 45  J
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4. A body hangs from a spring balance supported from the roof of an elevator. (g = 9.8 m/s2)
(A) the elevator has an upward acceleration of 2.45 ms−2 and the balance reads 50 N, the true weight of
body is 40 N
g
(B) If the lift moves down with an acceleration of spring balance reads 30 N
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(C) If the cable breaks the weight reads zero newton
(D) None of the above
Ans (A), (B) and (C)
(A) When the lift moves upwards with an acceleration, the apparent weight is
W  a
W  = W + ma or W  = W + a = W 1 + 
g  g

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Here W 50 N, a = 2.45 ms−, g = 9.8 ms−2

 2.45  5 4
50 = 1 +  = W   W =  50
 9.8  4 5
 a
(B) Again if a is upward acceleration, then W = W 1 +  gives
 g
 a  a 30 1 g
30 − 40 1 +   = −1 = −  a = −
 g  g 40 4 4
g
i.e., lift has downward with acceleration .
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(C) When the elevator cable breaks, the lift falls freely with acceleration t.
 g
Apparent weight W = W 1 −  = ON
 g
5. A particle of mass m (starting at rest) moves vertically upwards from the surface of earth under an
external force F which varies with height ‘z’ as, F = (2 − z)mg, where  is a positive constant. If ‘H’
is the maximum height to which particle rises. Then
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(A) H =

2
(B) H =

H 3mg
(C) Work done by F during motion upto is is
2 2
H g
(D) Velocity of particle at is
2 
Ans (B), (C) and (D)
Resultant force on particle = F − mg = (2 − z)mg − mg = (1 − z)mg
mvdv v2  z 2 
= (1 − z)mg  = z − g
dz 2  2 
2
(a) For maximum height v = 0  z = H =

H 1
Velocity at = g
2 
 z 2  1 1  g
(b) v = 2  z − g = 2 − g =
 2    2  
1/  1/ 
 z 2   2 1  3mg
(c) W = 
0
(2 − z)mgdz = mg  2z −
 2 0
 = mg  − =
  2  2

6. The potential energy U in joule of a particle of mass 1 kg moving in x-y plane obeys the law
U = 3x + 4y, where (x, y) are the co-ordinates of the particle in meter. If the particle is at rest at (6, 4) at
time t = 0, then
(A) the particle has constant acceleration
(B) the particle has zero acceleration
(C) the speed of the particle when it crosses y-axis is 10 m/s
(D) co-ordinate of particle at t = 1 sec is (4.5, 2)

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Ans (A), (C) and (D)

−dU
(A) Fx = = −3
dx
−dU
Fy = = −4  F = − ( 3iˆ + 4ˆj) N
dy
(C) For particle to cross y-axis x = 0
1
x = vx t + a x t 2
2
1
−6 = 0 −  3t 2  t = 2 sec
2
For resultant velocity
( )
v = 0 − 3iˆ + 4jˆ  2  v = 10 m / s
1
(D) x = 0 −  4  12 = −2
2
Co-ordinate = (6 − 1.5, 4 − 2) = (4.5, 2)

Stem - 1
Read the question stem given below and answer questions 07 and 08 by choosing the
correct alternative
In the figure, all the pulleys and strings are massless and all the surface are frictionless. A small block of
mass m is placed on fixed wedge (take, g = 10 ms−2)

7. The acceleration of m is
(A) 4.5 ms−2 down the incline (B) 4.5 ms−2 up the incline
(C) 5 ms−2 down the incline (D) 5 ms−2 up the incline
Ans (A)
8. The acceleration of pulley p4 is
(A) 2.25 ms−2 towards left (B) 2.25 ms−2 towards right
(C) 9 ms−2 towards left (D) 9 ms−2 towards right
Ans (A)
mg sin 30 − T = ma  50 − 5 = 10 a  a = 4.5 ms−2
0 + 4.5
a P4 = = 2.25ms−1
2

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Stem - 2
Read the question stem given below and answer questions 09 and 10 by choosing the
correct alternative
A conveyor belt moves at a constant speed v. A crate of mass m is dropped onto the belt. The coefficient of
friction is  and the crate finally comes to rest with respect to the conveyor belt.

9. The work done by friction in bringing the crate to rest w.r.t belt is
1 2 mv 2
(A) mv 2 (B) mv2 (C) mv 2 (D)
2 3 4
Ans (A)
When the crate is dropped onto the belt, its velocity relative to crate is backward.
Vcrate, belt = vcrate − vbelt = 0 − vbelt
Therefore friction force on crate acts forward. This friction force will accelerate the block forward until
slipping between the crate and the belt ceases. Force of friction on the crate and its displacement are in
the same direction, therefore work done by friction is positive.
1
From CWE theorem, Wf = K = mv2
2
10. How far does the crate move before reaching its final speed v?
v2 v2 v2 v2
(A) (B) (C) (D)
2k g 4k g 6k g k g
Ans (A)
1 v2
k mgd = mv2 or d =
2 2k g

Stem - 3
Read the question stem given below and answer questions 11 and 12 by choosing the
correct alternative
In the shown arrangement, both pulleys and the string are mass-less and all the surfaces are frictionless.
(g = 10 ms−2)

Given m1 = 1 kg, m2 = 2kg, m3 = 3 kg

11. The acceleration of m1 is
40 −2 30 −2 20 −2 17g −2
(A) ms (B) ms (C) ms (D) ms
7 7 7 7
Ans (A)

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12. The acceleration of m3 is

40 −2 30 −2 20 −2
(A) ms (B) ms (C) ms (D) none of (A), (B) & (C)
7 7 7
Ans (B)
Free-body diagrams
Constraint relation
x1 = x2 + x3
a1 = a 2 + a3
Equation of motion
T − N = m1 a1  (i)
N = m2 a1  (ii)
m2 g − T = m2 a2  (iii)
m3 g − T = m3 a3  (iv)
Using above equations, we can calculate the values

Multiple choice questions with one correct alternative

13. A bird flies for 4 sec with a speed of |t − 2| m/s in a straight line, where t = time in seconds. It covers a
distance of
(A) 2 m (B) 4 m (C) 6 m (D) 8 m
Ans (B)
4 2 4
d  v dt =  t − 2 dt =  (2 − t)dt +  (t − 2)dt = 4metre
0 0 2

14. A man (mass = m) is standing on a platform (mass = M). By pulling the string he causes the motion of
platform. What is the minimum ratio of m/M such that man and platform move together?
1
(A)
14
1
(B)
7
1
(C)
3
2
(D)
7
Ans (B)

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7 F − N − Mg = Ma  (i)
F + N − mg = ma  (ii)
 7m − M 
Solving equation (i) and (ii), we get N = F 
 M + m 
Now for both to move together, N  0  m / M  1 /7

15. The acceleration of the block A is

g
(A)
2
g
(B)
3
g
(C)
4
g
(D)
5
Ans (B)
For block 2 M, 2T = 2 Ma  (i)
For block M, Mg − T = M 2a  (ii)
Solving equation (i) and (ii), we get a = g / 3.
16. A particle is thrown up with a certain velocity and at an angle  with the horizontal. the variation of
kinetic energy with time is given by

(A) (B) (C) (D)

Ans (D)
( )
KE = m Vx2 + Vy2 = m ( Vx2 + Vy2 )
2
1 1
2 2
1
= m (u cos )2 + (u sin  − gt)2 
2
1
= m (u cos )2 + (u sin ) 2 + g 2 t 2 − 2ugt sin 
2
1
KE = m u 2 + g 2 t 2 − 2ugt sin 
2

Section B
Numerical problems

1. A particle moves along the plane trajectory y(x) with constant speed v. The trajectory has the form of a
parabola y = ax2 where ‘a’ is a positive constant. Then the radius of curvature of the trajectory at the
1
point x = 0 is , where k = _________.
ka
Ans 2

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3/2 −1
  dy  2   d 2 y 
r = 1 +     2 
  dx    dx 
dy d2 y
y = ax 2  = 2ax, 2 = 2a  r = [1 + (2ex)2]3/2 (2a)−1
dx dx
1
Put x = 0  r =
2a
2. A particle is projected from the ground at an angle 30 with the horizontal with an initial speed 20 ms−1.
At what time after which velocity vector of projectile is perpendicular to the initial velocity? [in second]
Ans 4
Initial velocity, u = u cos  ˆi + usin  ˆj .
Velocity after time t is v = ucos  ˆi + (usin  − gt)jˆ
Since u and v are perpendicular to each other, u.v = 0
( u cos  ˆi + u sin  ˆj)  u cos  ˆi + (u sin  − gt)ˆj = 0
u 20
u 2 cos 2  + u 2 sin 2  − u sin  gt = 0  t = = = 4s
gsin  10  1
2
3. From the top of tower of height 80 m two stones are projected horizontally with 20 ms−1 and 30 ms−1 in
opposite directions. Find the distance between both the stones on reaching the ground (in 102 m).
Ans 2
1 80
80 =  10t 2  t 2 =  t = 4
2 5
x1 = 20 × 4 = 120 and x2 = 30 × 4 = 120
Separation x1 + x2 = 80 + 120 = 200 m

4. A 20 kg block B is suspended from an ideal string attached to a 40 kg block A. The ratio of the
acceleration of the block B in cases I and II shown in the figure immediately after the system is released
from rest is 3n / 2 2 . Find the value of n. (Neglect friction.)

Case - 1: Case - 2:

Ans 1
Case I : T − N = 40 a, 20 g − T = 20 a
N = 20 a  a = g / 4
Acceleration of B = 2a = g / 2 2
Case II : T = 40a , 20g − T = 20 a  a = g / 3
g 3 3n
Ratio:  =  n =1
2 2 g 2 2

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PART - II: CHEMISTRY

Section A
Multiple choice questions with one or more than one correct alternative/s

1. At very high pressure, the van der Waals equation reduced to

aRT
(A) PV = RT + Pb (B) PV =
V2
RT a
(C) P = (D) PV = RT −
V−b V
Ans (A) and (C)
 an 2  an 2
 P + 2  ( − nb) = nRT, at high pressure P  2
 V  V

2. Among the following which is/are not state functions?

(A) Internal energy (B) Irreversible work of expansion
(C) Enthalpy (D) Heat absorbed during irreversible expansion
Ans (B) and (D)
3. Which of the following statements are correct about SF6 molecule.
(A) All S − F bonds are equivalent
(B) SF6 is a planar molecule
(C) Oxidation number of sulphur is same as number of electrons on sulphur involved in bonding.
(D) Sulphur has acquired the electronic configuration of argon gas.
Ans (A) and (C)
4. Choose the incorrect statement/s
(A) The dipole moment of SiCl4 is zero.
(B) The correct order of bond angle in CO2, BF3, H2O, CH4 and NH3 is CO2 > BF3 < CH4 > H2O > NH3
(C) IF5 has square pyramidal geometry.
(D) The following bonds are in decreasing bond length
C − H, C − H, C − H
sp sp2 sp3
Ans (B) and (D)
(A) Cl
Si
Cl
Cl Cl
Since it is a symmetrical molecule polarity of the bonds cancel mutually and hence  = 0
(B) CO2 BF3 CH4 H2O NH3
/
180 120 109 28 104.5 107
The order given is wrong in the statement.
F
F F
(C)
I

F .. F

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IF5 has a square pyramidal geometry.

(D) The order given in the statement is increasing order and not decreasing order

5. Enantiomers have
(A) similar physical properties (except optical rotation)
(B) similar chemical properties with optical active compounds
(C) same absolute value of specific rotation (in terms of magnitude)
(D) different configurations
Ans (A), (C) and (D)

6. Which of the following compounds is/are achiral and optically inactive?

H Cl Br Cl

Br H Br
H Br H Cl H
H Cl Br Br
H H

Cl Cl Br Cl Cl
Br
(I) (II) (III) (IV)
(A) I (B) II (C) III (D) IV
Ans (B)
II is a mesocompound.

Stem - 1
Read the question stem given below and answer questions 07 and 08 by choosing the
correct alternative
Cyclohexane is a saturated cyclic hydrocarbon, C6H12, in which all the carbons are sp3 hybridised and
tetrahedral. Two principal conformations of cyclohexane are chair and boat conformations. At room
temperature cyclohexane undergoes a process called as ring inversion which occurs by a route that involves
other conformations like twist boat and half chair.
7. The two factors which make boat form less stable than chair form are
(A) Torsion strain and angle strain (B) Torsion strain and flag pole interaction
(C) Flag pole interaction and angle strain (D) None of (A), (B) & (C)
Ans (B)

8. The least stable conformation of cyclohexane is

(A) boat form (B) half chair form (C) twist boat form (D) chair form
Ans (B)

Stem - 2
Read the question stem given below and answer questions 09 and 10 by choosing the
correct alternative
According to VSEPR model, molecules adopt geometries in which their valence electron pairs position
themselves as far from each other as possible. The VSEPR model considers double and triple bonds to have
slightly greater repulsive effects than single bonds because of the repulsive effect of -electrons. However
the lone pair creates the maximum repulsive effect.

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9. Which of the following statement is false?

(A) SbF4− and SF4 are isostructural
(B) In IOF5 the hybridization of central atom is sp3d2
(C) Double bond(s) in SOF4 and XeO3F2, is/are occupying equatorial position(s) of their respective
geometry
(D) none of (A), (B) & (C)
Ans (D)
F F
F F
(A)
.. Sb
.. S  both have see-saw structure
F F
F F
O
F F
(B) I  Hyb : sp3d2
F F
F
F F
F
(C) O
Xe O  T.B.P. geometry
O S
F O
F F

10. Which of the following does not represent the isostructural pair?
(A) SF5− and IF5 (B) ClO2F3 and SOF4 (C) SeF3+ and XeO3 (D) None of (A), (B) & (C)
Ans (D)
F F

F F F F

(A)  both have distorted square pyramidal structure

F F F F

S I
.. ..

F F
O F
(B) Cl F O S  T.B.P. structure
O F
F F
.. ..
+
Se Xe
(C) F F F F  Triangular pyramid
F O

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Stem - 3
Read the question stem given below and answer questions 11 and 12 by choosing the
correct alternative
The density of 3 M solution of Na2S2O3 is l.25 g mL−1
11. Mole fraction of Na2S2O3 is
(A) 0.015 (B) 0.025 (C) 0.065 (D) 0.035
Ans (C)
Molarity of Na2S2O3 is 3 M
 Mole of Na2S2O3 = 3
 Mass of Na2S2O3 = 3  158 = 474g
and V of solution = 1 litre = 1000 mL
 Mass of solution = 1000  1.25 = 1250 g
 Mass of water = 1250 − 474 = 776 g
Mole of Na 2S2 O3 3
Mole fraction of Na2S2O3 = = = 0.065
Mole of Na 2S2 O3 + Mole of H 2 O 776
3+
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12. Molalities of Na+ and S2O 32 − ions are respectively:
(A) 7.732, 3.866 (B) 3.866, 7.732 (C) 3.732, 7.866 (D) 7.866, 3.732
Ans (A)
Mole of Na + 6 1000
Molality of Na+ = 1000 = = 7.732
Mass of water in g 776
3  1000
Molality of S2O 32 − = = 3.866
776

Multiple choice questions with one correct alternative

13. Which of the following compounds are optically active?

(A) 1,1-dimethylcyclobutane (B) cis-1,2-dimethylcyclobutane
(C) trans-1,2-dimethylcyclobutane (D) trans-1,4-dimethylcyclobutane
Ans (C)
14. The temperature at which a real gas obeys the ideal gas laws over a wide range of pressure is
(A) critical temperature (B) Boyle’s temperature
(C) inversion temperature (D) reduced temperature
Ans (B)
Definition for Boyle’s temperature.
15. At 25C, the ratio of rms speed of ozone to that of oxygen is
3 4 2 1
(A) (B) (C) (D)
5 3 3 16
Ans (C)
v rms( O3 ) 3RT / M O3 M O2 32 2
= = = =
v rms( O 2 ) 3RT / M O 2 M O3 48 3

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16. Work out the heat change (cal) when 40 g of He gas at 27C undergoes isothermal and reversible
compression from 1 atm to 10 atm
(A) 55.272 k cal (B) −13.818 k cal (C) +13.818 k cal (D) −55.272 k cal
Ans (C)
40 g of He = 10 moles
P 1 10  2.303  2.0  300
w = − n 2.303 RT log 1 = −10  2.303  2.0  300log = = 13.818 k cal
P2 10 1000

Section B
Numerical problems

1. Total number of stereoisomers possible for 5-bromohept-2-ene are ___________

Ans 4
Along with one chirality centre, it also, have one unsymmetrical (C=C) bond.
Thus, there are
(i) two optical stereoisomers

(ii) and for each optical isomer we get two geometrical isomers

2. Predict the number of monochlorobicyclic compounds possible with molecular formula C4H5Cl.
Ans 2
Cl
Cl

3. How many of the following species have at least one lone pair of electrons around their central atoms?
SO2, BH +2 , XeO2F2, SF2Cl2, PCl3F2
Ans 3
Each of the molecules SO2, XeO2F2 and SF2Cl2 have one lone pair electrons around their central atoms.
BH +2 and PCl3F2 have no lone pair of electrons.

4. Number of optically active isomers are possible for the following compound are ____

Cl CH CHOH CH3

Ans 4
Number of optically active isomers = 2n = 22 = 4

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PART - III: MATHEMATICS

Section A
Multiple choice questions with one or more than one correct alternative/s

1. The three roots of equation x4 − px3 + qx2 −rx + s = 0, where p, q, r, s  R and s < 0, are tan A, tan B and
tan C where A, B, C are angles of a triangle. Then the fourth root of the equation can be equal to
p + p2 − 4s p − p2 − 4s p+r p−r
(A) (B) (C) (D)
2 2 1− q + s 1− q + s
Ans (A), (B) and (D)
Let tan D be the fourth root
S1 − S3
 tan ( A + B + C + D ) = tan (  + D ) = tan D =
1 − S2 + S4
p−r
 tan D =
1− q + s
tan A tan B tan C = tan A + tan B + tan C
s
 = p − tan D
tan D
 tan2 D – p tan D + s = 0
p  p2 − 4s
 tan D =
2
sin A sin ( A − B )
2. In a triangle = , then
sin C sin ( B − C )
(A) cot A, cot B, cot C are in A.P. (B) sin 2A, sin 2B, sin 2C are in A.P.
(C) cos 2A, cos 2B, cos 2C are in A.P. (D) a sin A, b sin B, c sin C are in A.P.
Ans (A), (C) and (D)
sin A sin ( A − B )
= … (i)
sin C sin ( B − C )
sin ( B + C ) sin ( A − B )
 =
sin ( A + B ) sin ( B − C )
 sin (B + C) · sin(B − C) = sin (A − B) · sin (A + B)
 sin2 B − sin2 C = sin2 A – sin2 B
 cos2A, cos2B, cos2C are in A.P.
a sin A
Also, sin 2 A = etc.,
2R
 a sin A, b sin B, c sin C are in A.P.
sin ( B − C ) sin ( A − B )
Also, from (i), we get =
sin C sin A
sin ( B − C ) sin ( A − B )
 =
sin Bsin C sin Asin B
 cot C − cot B = cot B − cot A
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3. If a1, a2, a3, a4, a5 are distinct positive terms in A.P. having common difference d. Then
(A) a 32  4d 2 (B) sum of all terms = 5a3
(C) a1 + 5a5, 3a3, 2a2 + 4a4 are in A.P. (D) a1a5 < a2a4
Ans (A), (B) and (D)
Let a1 = a, a2 = a + d, a3 = a + 2d, a4 = a + 3d, a5 = a + 4d
(A) (a3)2 = (a + 2d)2 = [a2 + 4d2 + 4ad] > 4d2
(B) Sum of all terms = 5 (a + 2d) = 5a3
a + 5a 5 + 2a 2 + 4a 4 a + 5 ( a + 4d ) + 2 ( a + d ) + 4 ( a + 3d )
(C) A.M. = 1 =
2 2
12a + 34d
= = 6a + 17d  3a 3
2
(D) (a1a5) − (a2a4) = a (a + 4d) − (a + d) (a + 3d)
= (a2 + 4ad) − (a2 + 4ad + 3d2)
= −3d2 < 0

4. If Sr = r + r + r + ... , r > 0, then which the following is/are correct

(A) S2, S6, S12, S20 are in AP (B) S4, S9, S16 are irrational
(C) (2S4 − 1)2, (2S5 – 1)2, (2S6 − 1)2 are in AP (D) S2, S12, S56 are in GP
Ans (A), (B), (C) and (D)

Sr = r + r + r + ... = r + Sr  S2r − Sr − r = 0
1 + (1 + 4r )
⸫ Sr = [⸪ r > 0, Sr > 0]
2
Alternate (a) S2, S6, S12, S20 i.e., 2, 3, 4, 5 are in AP.
1 + 17 1 + 37 1 + 65
Alternate (b) S4, S9, S16 i.e., , , are irrationals.
2 2 2
Alternate (c)(2S4 − 1)2, (2S5 − 1)2, (2S6 − 1) i.e., 17, 21, 25 are in AP
Alternate (d) S2, S12, S56 i.e., 2, 4, 8, are in GP.
5. Let A(a, 0) and B(−a, 0) are two fixed points and P is a moving point in that plane. Which of the
following statement are true?
(A) If PA = PB then locus of P is y-axis
 n2 + 1  2
(B) If PA = n.PB, where ‘n’ is a constant and n ≠ 1, then locus of P is x 2 + y 2 + 2ax  2 +a =0
 n −1 
(C) If PA = n.PB where ‘n’ is a constant and n ≠ 1, the locus of P is x2 – y2 = n2
(D) If PA2 − PB2 = 2, then the locus of P is 4ax + 2 = 0
Ans (A), (B) and (D)
Let P(h, k) be the point
PA = PB  h = 0
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a 2n −1
6. Consider a sequence {an} with a1 = 2 and a n = for all n ≥ 3, term of the sequence being distinct.
a n −2
Given that a2 and a5 are positive integers and a5 ≤ 162, then the possible value(s) of a5 can be
(A) 162 (B) 64 (C) 32 (D) 2
Ans (A) and (C)
a a
Given a1 = 2 ; n = n −1
a n −1 a n − 2
Hence, a1, a2, a3, a4, a5, … in GP
Let a2 = x then for n = 3, we have
x2
 a 22 = a1a 3  a 3 =
2
2 3 4
x x x x
i.e., 2, x, , , ,... with common ratio r =
2 4 8 2
x4
Given,  162  x4 ≤ 1296  x ≤ 6
8
x4
Also, x and are integers
8
x4
So, if x is even, then only will be an integer
8
Hence possible value of x is 4 and 6 (x ≠ 2 as terms are distinct)
x4 44 64
Hence, possible value of a 5 = is ,
8 8 8

Stem - 1
Read the question stem given below and answer questions 07 and 08 by choosing the
correct alternative
Let us consider a triangle ABC with length of sides a, b, c angles opposite to sides a, b, c be A, B, C
b2 + c2 − a 2 a  + c2 − b2 a 2 + b2 − c2
respectively. Cosine of angle is given by cos A = , cos B = , cos C =
2bc 2ac 2ab
7. If a = 2, b = 6,c= 3 − 1 , then tan C =
1
(A) 3 (B) (C) 2 −1 (D) 2 − 3
3
Ans (D)
a 2 + b 2 − c 2 ( 2 ) + ( 6 ) − ( 3 − 1)
2 2
3 +1
2

cos C = =  cosC =  C = 15  tan C = tan15 = 2 − 3

2ab 2.2. 6 2 2

8. If a : b : c = 7 : 8 : 9, then cos A : cos B : cos C =

(A) 7 : 9 : 11 (B) 14 : 11 : 6 (C) 7 : 19 : 25 (D) 8 : 6 : 5
Ans (B)
a:b:c=7:8:9
 a = 7k, b = 8k, c = 9k
(8k )2 + ( 9k )2 − ( 7k )2 2 ( 7k )2 + ( 9k )2 − (8k )2 11
 cos A = =  cos B = =
2 (8k )( 9k ) 3 2 ( 7k )( 9k ) 21

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( 7k )2 + (8k )2 − ( 9k )2 2 2 11 2
 cosC = =  cos A : cos B: cosC = : : = 14 :11: 6
( )(
2 7k 8k ) 7 3 21 7

Stem - 2
Read the question stem given below and answer questions 09 and 10 by choosing the
correct alternative
Let f(x) = x2 + b1x + c1, g(x) = x2 + b2x + c2. Let the real roots of f(x) = 0 be ,  and roots of g(x) = 0 be
1 7
( + h,  + h). The least value of f(x) is − . The least value of g(x) occurs at x = . Then
4 2
9. The least value of g(x) is
1 1 1
(A) − (B) − (C) (D) none of (A), (B) & (C)
2 4 4
Ans (B)
( − ) = [( + h) − ( + h)]
( + )2 − 4 = [( + h) + ( + h)]2 − 4 ( + h) ( + h)
(−b1)2 − 4c1 = (−b2)2 − 4c2  D1 = D2
D D 1
The least value of g(x) is − 2 = − 1 = −
4 4 4
10. The value of b2 is
(A) −7 (B) 5 (C) −5 (D) none of (A), (B) & (C)
Ans (A)
−b b 7
The least value of g(x) occurs at x = = − 2 = , so, b2 = −7
2a 2 2

Stem - 3
Read the question stem given below and answer questions 11 and 12 by choosing the
correct alternative
Given that a1, a2, a3 is an A.P. in that order satisfying a1 + a2 + a3 = 15 ; b1, b2, b3, is a G.P. in that order and
b1, b2, b3 = 27. If a1 + b1, a2 + b2, a3 + b3 are positive integers and form a G.P. in that order
11. The greatest possible value of common difference of A.P. a1, a2, a3, is equal to
55 + 7 61 63 + 7 61 65 + 7 61 1 + 7 61
(A) (B) (C) (D)
2 2 2 2
Ans (B)
12. The greatest possible value of common ration of G.P. b1, b2, b3, is equal ti
57 + 7 61 53 + 7 61 61 + 7 61 55 + 7 61
(A) (B) (C) (D)
6 6 6 6
Ans (D)
Solution for Stem - 3
 3 3
 5 − a +  ( 5 + a + 3b ) = ( 5 + 3) = 64  5 − a + = 1 and 5 + a + 3b = 64
2

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55  7 61 63  7 61 3
 b= ,a= or 5 − a + = 2 and 5 + a + 3b = 32  b = 4  15, a = 15  3 15
6 2 b
3 1
Or 5 − a + = 4 and 5 + a + 3b = 16  b = 3, , a = 2, 10
b 3
3
Or 5 − a + = 8 and 5 + a + 3b = 8  b = 1, a = 0
b
55 + 7 61 63 + 7 61
Hence b max = , a max =
6 2

Multiple choice questions with one correct alternative

13. In a triangular plot ABC with BC = 7 m, CA = 8m and AB = 9m; a lamp post is situated at the middle
point E of the side AC and subtends an angle tan−1 3 at the point B, the height of the lamp post is
(A) 21 m (B) 24 m (C) 27 m (D) can not be determined
Ans (A)
a  + b 2 − c2 49 + 64 − 81 2
In triangle ABC cosC = = =
2ab 2 78 7
2
In triangle BEC, BC = 7, CE = 4 and cosC =
7
2
So, that BE = 4 + 7 − 2  4  7  = 49
2 2 2

7
 BE = 7
If h is the height of the lamp post EP at E then
= = tan ( tan −1 3) = 3  h = 21 m
PE h
BE 7
 a 3 a 2 − 3   b3 b 2 − 3   c3 c 2 − 3 
14. If the point  , ,  , ,  ,  are colinear, where a, b, c, are distinct and
 a −1 a −1   b −1 b −1   c −1 c −1 
a ≠ 1, b ≠ 1, c ≠ 1, then abc + 3(a + b + c) =
(A) (a + b + c)2 (B) ab + bc + ca (C) 2(ab + bc + ca) (D) 4(ab + bc + c)
Ans (B)
Let the points lie on the line lx + my + n = 0
 t3   t2 − 3 
 l  + m  +n =0
 t −1  t −1 
 lt3 + mt2 + nt − (3m + n) = 0
⸫ a, b, c are roots
15. A three digit number N is such that its digits are in G.P. and the digit of the numbers obtained by
subtracting 400 from it from an A.P. then
(A) The difference between the digits at the hundred’s place and at the units place of N is 6
(B) Sum of digits at the ten’s place and at the unit’s places of N is 5
(C) Product of digits of N is 54
(D) N + 69 is a perfect cube of a positive integer
Ans (D)
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⸫ N = 100 a + 10ar + ar2

And M = 100(a − 4) + 10ar + ar2 … (i)
Clearly, 1 ≤ a − 4 ≤ 5
⸫5≤a≤9 … (ii)
⸪ 2ar = a − 4 + ar 2 … (iii)
2
⸫ r −1 = 
a
Here r is a rational number
5 1 5
⸫ a = 9  r = or but r 
3 3 3
⸫ a = 9, ar = 3, ar = 1
2

⸫ N = 931
1 2 3
16. Let f(x) = x3 + 3x2 + 9x + 6 sin x, then roots of equation + + = 0 has
z − f (1) z − f ( 2 ) z − f ( 3)
(A) no real root (B) 1 real root (C) 2 real root (D) more than 2 real roots
Ans (C)
f (x) ≥ 0  f(x) is increasing function.
f (1) < f(2) < f(3)
Let f(1) = a, f(2) = b, f(3) = c, then a < b < c
1 2 3
Given equations is + + =0
z−a z−b z−c
 g(z) = (z – b) (z – c) + 2(z – a)(z − c) + 3(z – a)(z − b)
 g(a) > 0, g(b) < 0
Hence g(z) = 0 has one real root between a and b and other lies between b and c as g(c) > 0

Section B
Numerical problems

1. In a decreasing G.P. with the common ratio x such that |x| < 1, x ≠ 0, the ratio of the fourth term to the
1 1
second term is and the ratio of third term to the square of the second term is . The sum to infinity
16 9
of G.P. is
Ans 12
T4 ax 3 1 1 1
= =  x2 = x=
T2 ax 16 16 4
1
But x = (⸫ GP is decreasing)
4
T3 ax 2 1 1
= = = a =9
T2 ( ax )
2 2
a 9
a 9
S = = = 12
1− x 1− 1
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2. Let f(x) = x2 – ax + b, a is odd positive integer and the roots of the equation f(x) = 0 are two distinct
P
prime numbers. If a + b = 35, then find the value of [f(1) + f(2) + f(3) +…+ f(10)] f (10) = P, then =
10
Ans 88
a = sum of the roots = odd
Both roots cannot be odd
⸫ one root must be 2.
So, 4 − 2a + b = 0 and a + b = 35 (given)
On solving we get, a = 13, b = 22
So, f(x) = x2 − 13x + 22
f(1) + f(2) + … + f(10) = (12 + 22 + … + 102) − 13 (1 + 2 + … + 10) + 22 × 10
10 11 21 10 11
= − 13  + 220 = −110
6 2
Also, f(10) = −8  [f(1) + f(2) + f(3) + … + f(10)] f(10) = 880
1
3. In a GP the ratio of the sum of the first eleven terms to the sum of the last eleven terms and the ratio
8
of the sum of all the terms without the first nine the sum of all the terms without the last nine is 2. Find
the number of terms in the GP.
Ans 38
Let the GP be a, ar, ar2 … arn − 1; then
a (1 − r11 ) (1 − r11 )
S11 =  (from last) = ar n −11
and S11
1− r 1− r
S11 a 1
⸫ = n −11 = (given)

S11 ar 8
1 1
 n −11
= ( given )
r 8
 rn − 11 = 8 and S = ar9 + … + arn − 1
(1 − r n −9 ) a  (1 − r n −9 )
 S = ar 9  ; S' =
1− r 1− r
S
⸫ = r = 2 or r9 = 2 and rn − 11 = 8
9

S'
 n = 38
4. If ,  are the roots of the equation x2 − 2x + 3 = 0, then find the sum of roots if equation have roots are
3 − 32 + 5 − 2 and 3 − 2 +  + 5.
Ans 3
Since 2 − 2 + 3 = 0 and 2 − 2 + 3 = 0
⸫ 3 − 32 + 5 − 2 = 3 − 22 + 3 − 2 + 2 − 3 + 1 = (2 − 2 + 3) − (2 − 2 + 3) + 1 = 1
And 3 − 2 +  + 5 = 3 − 22 + 3 + 2 − 2 + 5 =  (2 − 2 + 3) + (2 − 2 + 3) + 2 = 2
So, the ref. equation is x2 − (2 + 1) x + 2.1 = 0  x2 − 3x + 2 = 0

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