Math Physics MU TST ENG
Math Physics MU TST ENG
Math Physics MU TST ENG
1. State the Ratio test for the convergence of numerical series with positive terms.
Solution:
𝑥𝑛+1
Let 𝑥𝑛 , 𝑛 ≥ 0, be a sequence with positive terms, 𝑥𝑛 > 0. Assume the limit 𝑙 = lim𝑛→∞ exists.
𝑥𝑛
3. State the Schwarz theorem for a function 𝑓 defined on an open set 𝐴 from 𝑅 3 , 𝑓: 𝐴 → 𝑅.
Solution:
Let 𝑓: 𝐴 → 𝑅 be a function defined on an open set 𝐴 from 𝑅 3 , 𝑓 = 𝑓(𝑥, 𝑦, 𝑧), and 𝑢0 =
𝜕2 𝑓
(𝑥0 , 𝑦0 , 𝑧0 ) ∈ 𝐴 an arbitrary point from 𝐴. If 𝑓 is a function of class 𝐶 2 on 𝐴, then (𝑢0 ) =
𝜕𝑥𝜕𝑦
𝜕2 𝑓 𝜕2 𝑓 𝜕2 𝑓 𝜕2 𝑓 𝜕2 𝑓
(𝑢0 ), (𝑢0 ) = (𝑢0 ) and (𝑢0 ) = (𝑢0 ).
𝜕𝑦𝜕𝑥 𝜕𝑥𝜕𝑧 𝜕𝑧𝜕𝑥 𝜕𝑦𝜕𝑧 𝜕𝑧𝜕𝑦
2
5. Find the extremum points of the function 𝑓: 𝑅 2 → 𝑅, where 𝑓(𝑥, 𝑦) = 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥𝑦 + 3 𝑦 3 .
Solution:
2 𝜕𝑓 𝜕𝑓
Find first the critical points 𝑓(𝑥, 𝑦) = 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥𝑦 + 3 𝑦 3 from 𝜕𝑥 = 𝜕𝑦 = 0. These equations lead to
2𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 0
the system { which has the solutions 𝑢1 = (0,0) and 𝑢2 = (1,1).
−2𝑥 + 2𝑦 2 = 0
Method 1. The differential of order two is
2
𝜕 2𝑓 2 𝜕 2𝑓 𝜕 2𝑓 2
𝑑 𝑓(ℎ1 , ℎ2 ) = ℎ +2 ℎ ℎ + ℎ ,
𝜕𝑥 2 1 𝜕𝑥𝜕𝑦 1 2 𝜕𝑦 2 2
where ℎ = (ℎ1 , ℎ2 ) ≠ (0,0), that is,
𝑑 2 𝑓(ℎ1 , ℎ2 ) = 2ℎ12 − 4ℎ1 ℎ2 + 4𝑦ℎ22 .
At 𝑢1 = (0,0) we have 𝑑𝑢21 𝑓(ℎ) = 2ℎ12 − 4ℎ1 ℎ2 , which is undefined, thus 𝑢1 is a saddle point.
At 𝑢2 = (1,1) we have 𝑑𝑢22 𝑓(ℎ) = 2(ℎ1 − ℎ2 )2 + 2ℎ22 > 0 for all (ℎ1 , ℎ2 ) ≠ (0,0), thus, 𝑢2 is a
local minimum point of the function 𝑓 on its domain of definition.
Method 2. The Hessian of 𝑓 at a general point (𝑥, 𝑦) is
2 −2
𝐻=( ).
−2 4𝑦
2 −2
At 𝑢1 = (0,0) the Hessian becomes 𝐻 = ( ), which has the determinants
−2 0
2 −2
∆1 = 2 > 0 and ∆2 = | | = −4 < 0, thus, 𝑢1 is a saddle point.
−2 0
2 −2
At 𝑢2 = (1,1) the Hessian becomes 𝐻 = ( ), which has the determinants
−2 4
2 −2
∆1 = 2 > 0 and ∆2 = | | = 4 > 0, thus, 𝑢2 is a local minimum point.
−2 4
respectively,
𝜕𝐹
2𝑥 − 𝑦
𝑦 ′ (𝑥)
= − 𝜕𝑥 = − ,
𝜕𝐹 −𝑥 + 6𝑦 2
𝜕𝑦
3
and 𝑦 ′ (1) = − .
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7.
a. A basis of an euclidean vector space that consists of vectors orthogonal to one another, is
called an orthogonal basis. We call an orthogonal basis such that its vectors are of norm
equal to 1, an orthonormal basis.
b. The canonical basis
Bc = {(1,0,0), (0,1,0), (0,0,1)}
is an orthonormal basis of 𝐑𝟑 . The vectors of these basis are orthogonal to one another
because
(1,0,0) ⋅ (0,1,0) = 1 ⋅ 0 + 0 ⋅ 1 + 0 ⋅ 0 = 0;
(1,0,0) ⋅ (0,0,1) = 0;
(0,1,0) ⋅ (0,0,1) = 0.
8. We consider the linear mapping L: R3 → R3 such that the matrix associated to L with respect
to the canonical basis 𝐵𝑐 = {(1,0,0), (0,1,0), (0,0,1)} is
1 0 0
𝐴 = (0 1 0).
0 −1 1
Find the kernel Ker L. Check whether the mapping L is injective.
Proof:
rank A = 3.
We have
𝑥1 0
𝑥
Ker𝐿 = {(𝑥1 , 𝑥2 , 𝑥3 )|𝐴 ( 2 ) = (0)} =
𝑥3 0
We get
𝑥1 = 0 𝑥1 = 0
{ 𝑥2 = 0 ⟺ {𝑥2 = 0
−𝑥2 + 𝑥3 = 0 𝑥3 = 0
Hence
Ker𝐿 = {(0,0,0)}.
9.
Let
𝑢 = 𝑢1 𝑖 + 𝑢2 𝑗 + 𝑢3 𝑘
and
𝑣 = 𝑣1 𝑖 + 𝑣2 𝑗 + 𝑣3 𝑘
𝟑
be vectors of 𝐑 .
a. The cross product 𝑢 × 𝑣 is the vector
𝑖 𝑗 𝑘
𝑢 × 𝑣 = |𝑢1 𝑢2 𝑢3 |
𝑣1 𝑣2 𝑣3
10. Find the orthogonal projection N of the point M(1,0,1) onto the plan
π: x − y + z = 0.
Then find the distance MN.
Proof:
Note that the normal vector of the plane 𝜋 is n(1, −1,1). We consider the line d passing through
the point M(1,0,1) which is perpendicular to 𝜋. Then d = n(1, −1,1). Therefore the canonical
equations of the line d are:
x−1 y z−1
d: = = = t.
1 −1 1
The parametric equations of the line d are
𝑥 = 1 + 𝑡,
𝑑: { 𝑦 = −𝑡,
𝑧 = 1 + 𝑡.
We find the intersection point N = d ∩ π:
1 + t 0 + t 0 + 1 + t 0 = 0.
2
Solving this equation, we get t 0 = − 3.
Then
2 2 2 1 2 1
N (1 − , − (− ) , 1 − ) = N ( , , )
3 3 3 3 3 3
is the orthogonal projection of the point M onto the plane 𝜋.
Note that
|𝑥𝑀 − 𝑦𝑀 + 𝑧𝑀 | |1 − 0 + 1| 2√3
𝑀𝑁 = 𝑑(𝑀, π) = = = .
√1 + (−1)2 + 1 √3 3
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PHYSICS
1. The Newton’s laws
Answer
An object will remain at rest or in uniform linear motion unless acted upon by an external force (net
force).
The tendency of a body to maintain its state of rest or of uniform motion in a straight line is called
inertia, and the first law is sometimes called the law of inertia.
The time rate of change of the momentum of a particle is equal to the net force acting on the
particle and is in the direction of the force.
dp
⃗
⃗ =
F
dt
Newton considered the product of mass and velocity as a measure of an object’s “quantity of
motion.” Today, we call the product of a particle’s mass and velocity linear momentum: p
⃗ = mv
⃗.
“To every action there is always opposed an equal reaction; or the mutual actions of two bodies
upon each other are always equal, and directed to contrary parts”.
⃗F12 = −F
⃗ 21
Answer – The total linear momentum of a system is conserved (remains constant) when the total
external force acting on the system is zero or the system is a completely isolated system.
dp
⃗
⃗ =0⇒
F =0 ⇒ p
⃗ = constant
dt
where p ⃗ – is the linear momentum , ⃗F – the net force, t – the time. The net force acting on a system
is related to the rate of change of momentum of the system by Newton’s second law:
⃗F = dp⃗.
dt
Answer
The force of gravitational attraction between two bodies is proportional to the product of their
masses (M, m) and inversely proportional to the square of the distance r between their centers.
Mm r
⃗F = −K
r2 r
where K is the universal gravitational constant;
The gravitational acceleration or the gravitational field strength (gravitational field intensity)
M r⃗
of a body with mass M at a distance r from its center is ⃗g = −K r2 r.
Simple harmonic motion occurs whenever the restoring force is proportional to the displacement
from equilibrium 𝐹 = −𝑘𝑒𝑙 𝑥.
Motion law for a SHO is the solution of second Newton’s law for a net force (acting on a particle with
mass m) equal with the restoring force.
𝑥(𝑡) = 𝐴 sin(𝜔0 𝑡 + 𝜑)
𝑘 2𝜋
where 𝜔0 = √ 𝑚𝑒𝑙 is the (natural) angular frequency for the SHO; The oscillations period is 𝑇0 = 𝜔
0
and the frequency 𝜈0 = 2𝜋𝜔0
The restoring force 𝐹 = −𝑘𝑒𝑙 𝑥 is a conservative force and thus the total energy for a SHO is
conserved.
𝑘𝑒𝑙 𝐴2
𝐸=
2
[F]SI =N (Newton), [kel]SI=N/m (Newton/meter), [m]SI=kg (kilogram), [𝜔0 ]SI=radian/s.
⃗)
By definition, the elementary work (δW) done on a particle is the dot product between the force (F
and the distance (dr) through the particle moves.
2
⃗ ∙ dr,
δW = F ⃗ | ∙ |dr| ∙ 𝑐𝑜𝑠∢(F
δW = |F ⃗ , dr), ⃗ ∙ dr.
W = ∫1 F
If the force ⃗F is constant on the entire displacement Δr the work on that displacement is W = ⃗F ∙ Δr.
The perpendicular component (on the path) of ⃗F does not make work
When the work done by the force ⃗F does not depend on the path (contained in dr), we say that the
force ⃗F is conservative.
Answer
The variation of the internal energy of a thermodynamic system equals the energy exchanged by the
system with the surroundings:
dU = δQ − δW
δQ infinitesimal amount of heat , δW elementary work.
Sign convention:
One form of the second thermodynamics law, due to lord Kelvin (1851), states that:
No cyclic process is possible whose sole result is a flow of heat from a single reservoir and the
performance of equivalent work.
In other words, is quite impossible to transform the entire received heat into work.
The thermal efficiency, η, is the ratio between the work, W, done by the working medium in the
direct cycle (the system does positive work), and the sum Qabs of all the amounts of heat transferred
to the working medium during one cycle by the heat sources.
𝑊
𝜂=
𝑄𝑎𝑏𝑠
The form of the second thermodynamics law, due to Clausius (1854), states that:
Heat can never pass from a colder to a warmer body without some other change, connected
therewith, occurring at the same time.
In other words, it is not possible for heat to flow from a colder body to a warmer body without any
work having been done to accomplish this flow.
Answer
Microscopic Ohm’s law: The current density is proportional to the electric field, and the material-
1
dependent parameter of proportionality is called conductivity (the reciprocal of resistivity 𝜎 = 𝜌).
𝑗 = 𝜎𝐸⃗
The current density (𝑗) is the vector that points in the direction of the flow of positive charges having
the magnitude equal to the amount of charge passing in unit time through unit area normal to the
flow ( the rate at which charges flow across the unit cross-sectional area).
[j]SI=A/m2 , [E]SI=V/m, [ρ]SI=Ωm, [σ]SI=1/(Ωm).
A material that obeys the microscopic Ohm’s law is said to be ohmic; otherwise, the material is non-
ohmic. Most metals, with good conductivity and low resistivity, are ohmic.
Suppose a potential difference U applied between the ends of a wire of length l and cross-sectional
⃗ and the steady (direct) current (DC) I.
area A , creating a constant electric field 𝐄
𝑈
𝐼=
𝑅
The “macroscopic” version of the Ohm’s law : The current I through a conductor having the
resistance R between two points is directly proportional to the potential difference (voltage) U
𝑙
across the two points, and depend on the resistance R related to resistivity by: 𝑅 = 𝜌 𝐴.
Answer:
The rate of change of the magnetic flux give an electromotive force (emf). This is the basic principle
of making voltage sources because if you have a varying magnetic flux, then you’ve got a voltage
source.
∂Φm
ℰ = ∮ ⃗E ∙ dl = −
∂t
𝛤
The induced emf along a closed contour Γ is equal to the negative of the time rate of change of the
magnetic flux through a surface Σ whose boundary is the curve Γ.
𝓔 is the electromotive force (emf) induced in the circuit defined by the curve Γ,
Фm the magnetic flux through an arbitrary open surface Σ whose boundary is the curve Γ,
⃗ ∙ dS⃗
Φm = ∬ B
Σ
Answer
When a wave travels through a medium, its intensity diminishes with distance:
I = I0 e−α x
I0 = the intensity of the incident wave (the unattenuated intensity of the propagating wave at some
location)
I = the intensity of the transmitted wave (the reduced intensity after the wave has traveled a
distance x from that initial location)
α = the linear attenuation coefficient dependent upon the type of material, type of wave and the
energy wave (wavelength).
I1 = I0 e−α x1
{
I2 = I0 e−α x2
ln n1 = αx1 ln n
⇒{ ⇒ x2 = x1 ln n2 = 6cm
ln n2 = αx2 1
10. Electromagnetic force on an electric point charge –application: Electrons emited by a filament
are accelerated from rest through a constant potential difference of 125V and then pass undeflected
through a region with constant electric field of 2000V/m and a crossed magnetic field of 0.3mT
(electric and magnetic field are perpendicular to each). Find the specific charge of electrons e/me.
Answer
⃗ = q(E
F ⃗ +v ⃗)
⃗ ×B
A particle of charge q in an electric field 𝐸⃗ experiences a force proportional with the electric field:
⃗F = q ⃗E. The electric force is exerted in the direction of the surrounding electric field.
The magnetic force on a moving charge is exerted in a direction at a right angle to the plane formed
by the direction of its velocity and the direction of the surrounding magnetic field.
[q]SI=C (Coulomb), [E]SI=V/m (Volt/m), [B]SI=T (Tesla), [F]SI=N (Newton), [v]SI=m/s (meter/second).
⃗
𝐵
⃗𝑬 𝐹𝑒𝑙
𝐹𝑚
The electrons with charge q= - e and mass me emitted from the filament are accelerated (from rest)
by the potential difference U and receive a kinetic energy (W=ΔEk – work kinetic energy theorem;
W= - qU-work done on an electric charge by a uniform electric field)
me v 2
eU =
2
The electrons enter then into the region with magnetic field ⊥ to the electric field and pass it
⃗ = 0 ⇔ Fel = Fm ).
undeflected if the net force is zero (F
Therefore, only those particles with speed v=E/B will be able to move in a straight line.
e E2 e
⇒ = ⇒ = 1.777 ∙ 1011 C/kg
me 2UB 2 me
Obs. The 2014 CODATA (Committee on Data for Science and Technology) recommended the values:
e = 1.60217662 ∙ 10−19 C
me = 9.10938356 ∙ 10−31 kg
e
= 1.758820024 ∙ 1011 C/kg
me
MEASUREMENT UNITS
1. Specify the SI unit and its symbol for time. Specify the multiplier and its symbol for
micro (example: atto = 10-18, a).
The SI unit for time is the second. Its symbol is s. The multiplier for micro is 10-6. Its
symbol is .
2. Specify the SI unit and its symbol for electrical current. Specify the multiplier and its
symbol for milli (example: atto = 10-18, a).
The SI unit for electrical current is the ampere. Its symbol is A. The multiplier for milli is
10-3. Its symbol is m.
3. Specify the SI unit and its symbol for frequency. Specify the multiplier and its symbol for
giga (example: atto = 10-18, a).
The SI unit for frequency is the hertz. Its symbol is Hz. The multiplier for tera is 109. Its
symbol is G.
4. Specify the SI unit and its symbol for power. Specify the multiplier and its symbol for
mega (example: atto = 10-18, a).
The SI unit for power is the watt. Its symbol is W. The multiplier for mega is 106. Its
symbol is M.
5. Specify the SI unit and its symbol for inductance. Specify the multiplier and its symbol
for nano (example: atto = 10-18, a).
The SI unit for inductance is the henry. Its symbol is H. The multiplier for nano is 10-9.
Its symbol is n.
6. Specify the SI unit and its symbol for voltage, electrical potential difference and
electromotive force. Specify the multiplier and its symbol for kilo (example: atto = 10-18,
a).
The SI unit for voltage, electrical potential difference and electromotive force is the
volt. Its symbol is V. The multiplier for kilo is 103. Its symbol is k.
7. Specify the SI unit and its symbol for electric resistance, impedance and reactance.
Specify the multiplier and its symbol for mega (example: atto = 10-18, a).
The SI unit for electric resistance, impedance and reactance is the ohm. Its symbol is .
The multiplier for mega is 106. Its symbol is M.
8. Specify the SI unit and its symbol for electric capacitance. Specify the multiplier and its
symbol for pico (example: atto = 10-18, a).
The SI unit for electric capacitance is the farad. Its symbol is F. The multiplier for pico is
10-12. Its symbol is p.
9. A current has a measured value of 0.00035 A. Convert it into mA and µA.
0.00035 A=0.00035×103 mA=0.35 mA
0.00035 A=0.00035×106 µA=350 µA.
10. Express in kHz and in MHz the frequency of a signal whose period is 20 µs.
1 1 1 106
𝑓= = = = 𝐻𝑧 = 0.05 𝑀𝐻𝑧 = 50 𝑘𝐻𝑧.
𝑇 20 𝜇𝑠 20 × 10−6 𝑠 20