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Matrices and Calculus

Syllabus

UNIT I MATRICES

Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors of a real matrix – Characteristic equation – Properties of Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors – Cayley - Hamilton theorem – Diagonalization of matrices by orthogonal transformation – Reduction of a quadratic form to canonical form by orthogonal transformation – Nature of quadratic forms – Applications: Stretching of an elastic membrane.

UNIT II DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS

Representation of functions - Limit of a function - Continuity - Derivatives - Differentiation rules (sum,product, quotient, chain rules) - Implicit differentiation - Logarithmic differentiation - Applications: Maxima and Minima of functions of one variable.

UNIT III FUNCTIONS OF SEVERAL VARIABLES

Partial differentiation – Homogeneous functions and Euler’s theorem – Total derivative – Change of variables – Jacobians – Partial differentiation of implicit functions – Taylor’s series for functions of two variables – Applications: Maxima and minima of functions of two variables and Lagrange’s method of undetermined multipliers.

UNIT IV INTEGRAL CALCULUS

Definite and Indefinite integrals - Substitution rule - Techniques of Integration: Integration by parts,Trigonometric integrals, Trigonometric substitutions, Integration of rational functions by partial fraction, Integration of irrational functions - Improper integrals - Applications: Hydrostatic force and pressure, moments and centres of mass.

UNIT V MULTIPLE INTEGRALS

Double integrals – Change of order of integration – Double integrals in polar coordinates – Area enclosed by plane curves – Triple integrals – Volume of solids – Change of variables in double and triple integrals – Applications: Moments and centres of mass, moment of inertia.

Matrices and Calculus Notes

Matrices and Calculus Important Question

Syllabus

UNIT I MATRICES

Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors of a real matrix – Characteristic equation – Properties of Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors – Cayley - Hamilton theorem – Diagonalization of matrices by orthogonal transformation – Reduction of a quadratic form to canonical form by orthogonal transformation – Nature of quadratic forms – Applications: Stretching of an elastic membrane.

UNIT II DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS

Representation of functions - Limit of a function - Continuity - Derivatives - Differentiation rules (sum,product, quotient, chain rules) - Implicit differentiation - Logarithmic differentiation - Applications: Maxima and Minima of functions of one variable.

UNIT III FUNCTIONS OF SEVERAL VARIABLES

Partial differentiation – Homogeneous functions and Euler’s theorem – Total derivative – Change of variables – Jacobians – Partial differentiation of implicit functions – Taylor’s series for functions of two variables – Applications: Maxima and minima of functions of two variables and Lagrange’s method of undetermined multipliers.

UNIT IV INTEGRAL CALCULUS

Definite and Indefinite integrals - Substitution rule - Techniques of Integration: Integration by parts,Trigonometric integrals, Trigonometric substitutions, Integration of rational functions by partial fraction, Integration of irrational functions - Improper integrals - Applications: Hydrostatic force and pressure, moments and centres of mass.

UNIT V MULTIPLE INTEGRALS

Double integrals – Change of order of integration – Double integrals in polar coordinates – Area enclosed by plane curves – Triple integrals – Volume of solids – Change of variables in double and triple integrals – Applications: Moments and centres of mass, moment of inertia.