GATE Electronics & Communication

Consider the matrix $A$ below: $$ A=\left[\begin{array}{llll} 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 \\ 0 & 6 & 7 & 8 \\ 0 & 0 & \alpha & \beta \\ 0 & 0 & 0 & \gamma \end{array}\right] $$ For which of the...

Consider the vectors $$ a=\left[\begin{array}{l} 1 \\ 1 \end{array}\right], b=\left[\begin{array}{c} 0 \\ 3 \sqrt{2} \end{array}\right] $$ For real-valued scalar variable $x$, the...

Consider a non-negative function $f(x)$ which is continuous and bounded over the interval $[2,8]$. Let $M$ and $m$ denote, respectively, the maximum and the minimum values of $f(x)...

Consider the following series: (i) $\sum\limits_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{\sqrt{n}}$ (ii) $ \sum\limits_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n(n+1)}$ (iii) $\sum\limits_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n!...

Two fair dice (with faces labeled 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6) are rolled. Let the random variable $X$ denote the sum of the outcomes obtained. The expectation of $X$ is ___________ (roun...

The function $y(t)$ satisfies $$ t^2 y^{\prime \prime}(t)-2 t y^{\prime}(t)+2 y(t)=0 $$ where $y^{\prime}(t)$ and $y^{\prime \prime}(t)$ denote the first and second derivatives of...

Which of the following statements involving contour integrals (evaluated counter-clockwise) on the unit circle $C$ in the complex plane is/are TRUE?

Consider the function $f: \mathbb{R} \rightarrow \mathbb{R}$ defined as $$ f(x)=2 x^3-3 x^2-12 x+1 $$ Which of the following statements is/are correct? (Here, $\mathbb{R}$ is the s...

A pot contains two red balls and two blue balls. Two balls are drawn from this pot randomly without replacement. What is the probability that the two balls drawn have different col...

Four identical cylindrical chalk-sticks, each of radius r = 0.5 cm and length l = 10 cm, are bound tightly together using a duct tape as shown in the following figure. The width of...

The general form of the complementary function of a differential equation is given by $y(t) = (At + B)e^{-2t}$, where $A$ and $B$ are real constants determined by the initial condi...

Let $\rho(x, y, z, t)$ and $u(x, y, z, t)$ represent density and velocity, respectively, at a point $(x, y, z)$ and time $t$. Assume $\frac{\partial \rho }{\partial t}$ is continuo...

Let $\mathbb{R}$ and $\mathbb{R}^3$ denote the set of real numbers and the three dimensional vector space over it, respectively. The value of $\alpha$ for which the set of vectors...

Suppose $X$ and $Y$ are independent and identically distributed random variables that are distributed uniformly in the interval $[0,1]$. The probability that $X \geq Y$ is _______...

Consider the Earth to be a perfect sphere of radius $R$. Then the surface area of the region, enclosed by the 60°N latitude circle, that contains the north pole in its interior is...

Let $z$ be a complex variable. If $f(z)=\frac{\sin(\pi z)}{z^{2}(z-2)}$ and $C$ is the circle in the complex plane with $|z|=3$ then $\oint\limits_{C} f(z)dz$ is _______.

Let $F_1$, $F_2$, and $F_3$ be functions of $(x, y, z)$. Suppose that for every given pair of points A and B in space, the line integral $\int\limits_C (F_1 dx + F_2 dy + F_3 dz)$...

Consider the matrix $\begin{bmatrix}1 & k \\ 2 & 1\end{bmatrix}$, where $k$ is a positive real number. Which of the following vectors is/are eigenvector(s) of this matrix?

Let $${v_1} = \left[ {\matrix{ 1 \cr 2 \cr 0 \cr } } \right]$$ and $${v_2} = \left[ {\matrix{ 2 \cr 1 \cr 3 \cr } } \right]$$ be two vectors. The value of the coefficient $$\alpha$...

The rate of increase, of a scalar field $$f(x,y,z) = xyz$$, in the direction $$v = (2,1,2)$$ at a point (0,2,1) is

The value of the contour integral, $$\oint\limits_C {\left( {{{z + 2} \over {{z^2} + 2z + 2}}} \right)dz} $$, where the contour C is $$\left\{ {z:\left| {z + 1 - {3 \over 2}j} \rig...

Let the sets of eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a matrix B be $$\{ {\lambda _k}|1 \le k \le n\} $$ and $$\{ {v_k}|1 \le k \le n\} $$, respectively. For any invertible matrix P, the...

The value of the line integral $$\int_P^Q {({z^2}dx + 3{y^2}dy + 2xz\,dz)} $$ along the straight line joining the points $$P(1,1,2)$$ and $$Q(2,3,1)$$ is

Let $$x$$ be an $$n \times 1$$ real column vector with length $$l = \sqrt {{x^T}x} $$. The trace of the matrix $$P = x{x^T}$$ is

The state equation of a second order system is $$x(t) = Ax(t),\,\,\,\,x(0)$$ is the initial condition. Suppose $$\lambda_1$$ and $$\lambda_2$$ are two distinct eigenvalues of A and...

Consider a system of linear equations Ax = b, where $$A = \left[ {\matrix{ 1 \hfill & { - \sqrt 2 } \hfill & 3 \hfill \cr { - 1} \hfill & {\sqrt 2 } \hfill & { - 3} \hfill \cr } }...

Consider the following partial differential equation (PDE) $$a{{{\partial ^2}f(x,y)} \over {\partial {x^2}}} + b{{{\partial ^2}f(x,y)} \over {\partial {y^2}}} = f(x,y)$$, where a a...

The function f(x) = 8log e x $$-$$ x 2 + 3 attains its minimum over the interval [1, e] at x = __________. (Here log e x is the natural logarithm of x.)

Let $$\alpha$$, $$\beta$$ two non-zero real numbers and v 1 , v 2 be two non-zero real vectors of size 3 $$\times$$ 1. Suppose that v 1 and v 2 satisfy $$v_1^T{v_2} = 0$$, $$v_1^T{...

Consider the following series : $$\sum\limits_{n = 1}^\infty {{{{n^d}} \over {{c^n}}}} $$ For which of the following combinations of c, d values does this series converge?

A box contains the following three coins. I. A fair coin head on one face and tail on the other face. II. A coin with heads to both the faces. III. A coin with tails on both the fa...

Consider the integral $$\oint {{{\sin (x)} \over {{x^2}({x^2} + 4)}}dx} $$ where C is counter-clockwise oriented circle defined as |x $$-$$ i| = 2. The value of the integral is

Consider the differential equation given below. $${{dy} \over {dx}} + {x \over {1 - {x^2}}}y = x\sqrt y $$ The integrating factor of the differential equation is

A real 2 $$\times$$ 2 non-singular matrix A with repeated eigen value is given as $$A = \left[ {\matrix{ x & { - 3.0} \cr {3.0} & {4.0} \cr } } \right]$$ where x is a real positive...

In a high school having equal number of boy students and girl students, 75% of the students study Science and the remaining 25% students study Commerce. Commerce students are two t...

Two continuous random variables X and Y are related as Y = 2X + 3. Let $$\sigma _x^2$$ and $$\sigma _y^2$$ denote the variances of X and Y, respectively. The variances are related...

If the vectors (1.0, $$-$$1.0, 2.0), (7.0, 3.0, x) and (2.0, 3.0, 1.0) in R 3 are linearly dependent, the value of x is _______.

If $\mathbf{v}_{\mathbf{1}}, \mathbf{v}_{\mathbf{2}} \ldots \mathbf{v}_{\mathbf{6}}$ are six vectors in $\mathbb{R}^4$, which one of the statements is FALSE?

The two sides of a fair coin are labelled as 0 and 1 . The coin is tossed two times independently. Let $M$ and $N$ denote the labels corresponding to the outcomes of those tosses....

The general solution of $\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}-6 \frac{d y}{d x}+9 y=0$ is

The partial derivative of the function $$ f(x, y, z)=e^{1-x \cos y}+x z e^{\frac{-1}{\left(1+y^2\right)}} $$ with respect to $x$ at the point $(1,0, e)$ is

For a vector field $\vec{A}$, which one of the following is FALSE?

Consider the following system of linear equations. $$ x_1+2 x_2=b_1 ; 2 x_1+4 x_2=b_2 ; 3 x_1+7 x_2=b_3 ; 3 x_1+9 x_2=b_4 $$ Which one of the following conditions ensures that a so...

Which one of the following options contains two solutions of the differential equation $\frac{d y}{d x}=(y-1) x$ ?

$X$ is a random variable with uniform probability density function in the interval $[-2,10]$. For $Y=2 X-6$, the conditional probability $P(Y \leq 7 \mid X \geq 5)$ (rounded off to...

The families of curves represented by the solution of the equation $${{dy} \over {dx}} = - {\left( {{x \over y}} \right)^n}$$ for n = –1 and n = 1 respectively, are

Consider matrix $$A = \left[ {\matrix{ k & {2k} \cr {{k^2} - k} & {{k^2}} \cr } } \right]$$ and vector $$X = \left[ {\matrix{ {{x_1}} \cr {{x_2}} \cr } } \right]$$. The number of d...

Let X 1 , X 2 , X 3 and X 4 be independent normal random variables with zero mean and unit variance. The probability that X 4 is the smallest among the four is _______.

Let $$f\left( {x,y} \right) = {{a{x^2} + b{y^2}} \over {xy}}$$, where $$a$$ and $$b$$ are constants. If $${{\partial f} \over {\partial x}} = {{\partial f} \over {\partial y}}$$ at...

A curve passes through the point ($$x$$ = 1, $$y$$ = 0) and satisfies the differential equation $${{dy} \over {dx}} = {{{x^2} + {y^2}} \over {2y}} + {y \over x}$$. The equation tha...

Let M be a real 4 $$ \times $$ 4 matrix. Consider the following statements : S1: M has 4 linearly independent eigenvectors. S2: M has 4 distinct eigenvalues. S3: M is non-singular...

The position of a particle y(t) is described by the differential equation : $${{{d^2}y} \over {d{t^2}}} = - {{dy} \over {dt}} - {{5y} \over 4}$$. The initial conditions are y(0) =...

Taylor series expansion of $$f\left( x \right) = \int\limits_0^x {{e^{ - \left( {{{{t^2}} \over 2}} \right)}}} dt$$ around 𝑥 = 0 has the form f(x) = $${a_0} + {a_1}x + {a_2}{x^2}...

Let r = x 2 + y - z and z 3 - xy + yz + y 3 = 1. Assume that x and y are independent variables. At (x, y, z) = (2, -1, 1), the value (correct to two decimal places) of $${{\partial...

A three dimensional region $$R$$ of finite volume is described by $$\,\,{x^2} + {y^2} \le {z^3},\,\,\,0 \le z \le 1$$ Where $$x, y, z$$ are real. The volume of $$R$$ correct to two...

The rank of the matrix $$M = \left[ {\matrix{ 5 & {10} & {10} \cr 1 & 0 & 2 \cr 3 & 6 & 6 \cr } } \right]$$ is

Which one of the following is the general solution of the first order differential equation $${{dy} \over {dx}} = {\left( {x + y - 1} \right)^2}$$ , where $$x,$$ $$y$$ are real ?

Consider the $$5 \times 5$$ matrix $$A = \left[ {\matrix{ 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 \cr 5 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 \cr 4 & 5 & 1 & 2 & 3 \cr 3 & 4 & 5 & 1 & 2 \cr 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 1 \cr } } \right]$...

The values of the integrals $$\int\limits_0^1 {\left( {\int\limits_0^1 {{{x - y} \over {{{\left( {x + y} \right)}^3}}}dy} } \right)} dx\,\,$$ and $$\,\,\int\limits_0^1 {\left( {\in...

The minimum value of the function $$f\left( x \right) = {1 \over 3}x\left( {{x^2} - 3} \right)\,\,$$ in the interval $$ - 100 \le x \le $$ $$100$$ occurs at $$x=$$ __________.

Let $$\,\,f\left( x \right) = {e^{x + {x^2}}}\,\,$$ for real $$x.$$ From among the following. Choose the Taylor series approximation of $$f$$ $$(x)$$ around $$x=0,$$ which includes...

An integral $${\rm I}$$ over a counter clock wise circle $$C$$ is given by $${\rm I} = \oint\limits_c {{{{z^2} - 1} \over {{z^2} + 1}}} \,\,{e^z}\,dz$$ If $$C$$ is defined as $$\le...

The residues of a function $$f\left( z \right) = {1 \over {\left( {z - 4} \right){{\left( {z + 1} \right)}^3}}}$$ are

$$500$$ students are taking one or more courses out of chemistry, physics and Mathematics. Registration records indicate course enrolment as follows: chemistry $$(329)$$, physics $...

Three fair cubical dice are thrown simultaneously. The probability that all three dice have the same number of dots on the faces showing up is (up to third decimal place) _________...

If the vector function $$\,\,\overrightarrow F = \widehat a{}_x\left( {3y - k{}_1z} \right) + \widehat a{}_y\left( {k{}_2x - 2z} \right) - \widehat a{}_z\left( {k{}_3y + z} \right)...

The rank of the matrix $$\left[ {\matrix{ 1 & { - 1} & 0 & 0 & 0 \cr 0 & 0 & 1 & { - 1} & 0 \cr 0 & 1 & { - 1} & 0 & 0 \cr { - 1} & 0 & 0 & 0 & 1 \cr 0 & 0 & 0 & 1 & { - 1} \cr } }...

The general solution of the differential equation $$\,\,{{{d^2}y} \over {d{x^2}}} + 2{{dy} \over {dx}} - 5y = 0\,\,\,$$ in terms of arbitrary constants $${K_1}$$ and $${K_2}$$ is

Let $$\,\,\,{\rm I} = \int_c {\left( {2z\,dx + 2y\,dy + 2x\,dz} \right)} \,\,\,\,$$ where $$x, y, z$$ are real, and let $$C$$ be the straight line segment from point $$A: (0, 2, 1)...

Starting with $$x=1,$$ the solution of the equation $$\,{x^3} + x = 1,\,\,$$ after two iterations of Newton-Raphson's method (up to two decimal places) is ______________

Consider the following statements about the linear dependence of the real valued functions $${y_1} = 1,\,\,{y_2} = x$$ and $${y_3} = {x^2}$$. Over the field of real numbers. $${\rm...

Passengers try repeatedly to get a seat reservation in any train running between two stations until they are successful. If there is $$40$$% chance of getting reservation in any at...

The smaller angle (in degrees) between the planes $$x+y+z=1$$ and $$2x-y+2z=0$$ is ________.

For $$f\left( z \right) = {{\sin \left( z \right)} \over {{z^2}}},$$ the residue of the pole at $$z=0$$ ________.

A triangle in the $$xy-$$plane is bounded by the straight lines $$2x=3y, y=0$$ and $$x=3.$$ The volume above the triangle and under the plane $$x+y+z=6Z$$ is ________.

Two random variables $$X$$ and $$Y$$ are distributed according to $$${f_{X,Y}}\left( {x,y} \right) = \left\{ {\matrix{ {\left( {x + y} \right),} & {0 \le x \le 1,} & {0 \le y \le 1...

The integral $$\,\,{1 \over {2\pi }}\int {\int_D {\left( {x + y + 10} \right)dxdy\,\,} } $$ where $$D$$ denotes the disc: $${x^2} + {y^2} \le 4,$$ evaluates to _________.

Consider the complex valued function $$f\left( z \right) = 2{z^3} + b{\left| z \right|^3}$$ where $$z$$ is a complex variable. The value of $$b$$ for which the function $$f(z)$$ is...

Given the following statements about a function $$f:R \to R,$$ select the right option: $$P:$$ If $$f(x)$$ is continuous at $$x = {x_0},$$ then it is also differentiable at $$x = {...

In the following integral, the contour $$C$$ encloses the points $${2\pi j}$$ and $$-{2\pi j}$$. The value of the integral $$ - {1 \over {2\pi }}\oint\limits_c {{{\sin z} \over {{{...