All questions of Complex variables for Mechanical Engineering Exam

The quadratic approximation of (x) = x3 - 3x2 - 5 at the point x = 0 is
  • a)
    3x2 − 6x − 5
  • b)
    −3x2 − 5
  • c)
    −3x2 + 6x − 5
  • d)
    3x2 – 5
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Gate Funda answered
Concept:
The Taylor's series expansion of f(x) about origin (i.e x = 0) is given by
f(x) = f(0) + x × f′(0) + x2/2! × f"(0)+.....
It is also called Maclaurin's series.
Calculation:
f(x) = x3 - 3x2-5
f(0) = 03 - 3 × 02 - 5 = - 5
f'(0) = 3x2 - 6x = 0
f"(0) = 6x - 6 = - 6
The quadratic approximation of f(x) at the point x = 0 is

If the principal part of the Laurent’s series vanishes, then the Laurent’s series reduces to
  • a)
    Cauchy’s series
  • b)
    Maclaurin’s series
  • c)
    Taylor’s series
  • d)
    None of the above
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Sanya Agarwal answered
Taylor Series:
If f(z) is analytic inside a circle 'C', centre at z = a, and radius 'r', then for all z inside 'C'; the Taylor series is given by-


Laurent Series:
If f(z) is analytic at every point inside and on the boundary of a ring shaped region 'R' bounded by two concentric circle C1 and C2 having centre at 'a' & respective radii r1 and r2 (r1 > r2).


The negative part of Laurent's series i.e is called the singular part, and if that vanishes the terms that remain will be , which is nothing but Taylor series.

Let f(z) = if C is a counter clock wise path in the z plane such that |z - i| = 2, then the value of is____
  • a)
    0
  • b)
    1
  • c)
    π/2
  • d)
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Sanya Agarwal answered
Concept:
Cauchy’s Theorem:
If f(z) is an analytic function and f’(z) is continuous at each point within and on a closed curve C, then

Calculation:
Given:
C:  |z - i| = 2
The above path is a circle with a radius of 2 and center as (0, 1). The graph of the circle is given below,


⇒ After putting the denominator as zero, the poles will be 'z = ± πi '. These pole points A and B are outside of the given circle as shown above. So, the complex function f(z) will be an analytic function for all points inside the circle.
By Cauchy’s Theorem (Using equation (1))

The Laurent series expansion of the function valid in the region 0 < |z| < 2, is given by
  • a)
  • b)
  • c)
  • d)
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Gate Gurus answered

ex – 1 has a zero at ‘0’ of multiplicity one and hence f(z) has pole at 0 of order 1. So, the Laurent series f(z) is given by

Since (ez – 1) f(z) = 1

By comparing both the sides,
a-1 = 1

The function f(z) of complex variable z = x + iy, where i = √−1, is given as f(z) = (x3 – 3xy2) + i v(x,y). For this function to be analytic, v(x,y) should be
  • a)
    (3xy2 – y3) + constant
  • b)
    (3x2y2 – y3) + constant
  • c)
    (x3 – 3x2y) + constant
  • d)
    (3x2y – y3) + constant
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Sanvi Kapoor answered
Concept:
f(z) = u + iv
u = real part
v = imaginary part
If f(z) is an analytic function

(This is an exact differential equation)
Calculation:
Given,
u = x3 – 3xy2
∂u/∂x = 3x2 − 3y2
∂u/∂y = −6xy

It is an exact differential equation the solution is obtained by treating y as constant in the first term and in the second term only that part is integrated which is not containing x.
Integrating the above equation
v = 3x2y − y+ constant

If f(z) = u + iv is an analytic function of z = x + iy and u – v = ex (cosy - siny), then f(z) in terms of z is
  • a)
    e−z2 + (1 + i)c
  • b)
    e- z + (1 + i)c
  • c)
    ez + (1 + i)c
  • d)
    e- 2z + (1 + i)c
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Pranavi Gupta answered
And v are real-valued functions, then the Cauchy-Riemann equations must hold:

∂u/∂x = ∂v/∂y

and

∂u/∂y = -∂v/∂x

Conversely, if these equations hold for a given function f(z), then it is analytic.

C is a closed path in the z-plane given by |z| = 3. The value of the integral is
  • a)
    -4π (1 + j2)
  • b)
    4π (3 – j2)
  • c)
    -4π (3 + j2)
  • d)
    4π (1 – j2)
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Sanya Agarwal answered
Concept:
If f(z) is analytic within and on a closed curve, and if ‘a’ is any point within C then according to Cauchy Integral formula:

Application:
|z| = 3

Pole z = -2j, which lies Inside the given C i.e. |z| = 3
∴ Using the Cauchy Integral formula, we get:

A harmonic function is analytic if it satisfies the Laplace equation. If u(x, y) = 2x2 − 2y2 + 4xy is a harmonic function, then its conjugate harmonic function v(x, y) is
  • a)
    4xy − 2x2 + 2y2 + constant
  • b)
    4y2 − 4xy + constant
  • c)
    2x2 − 2y2 + xy + constant
  • d)
    −4xy + 2y2 − 2x2 + constant
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Sharmila Gupta answered
To determine if the function u(x, y) = 2x^2 satisfies the Laplace equation and is therefore analytic, we need to calculate its Laplacian.

The Laplacian of a function u(x, y) is given by the second partial derivatives with respect to x and y:

∇²u = ∂²u/∂x² + ∂²u/∂y²

Let's calculate the partial derivatives of u(x, y):

∂u/∂x = 4x
∂²u/∂x² = 4

∂u/∂y = 0
∂²u/∂y² = 0

Now, let's calculate the Laplacian:

∇²u = ∂²u/∂x² + ∂²u/∂y² = 4 + 0 = 4

Since the Laplacian of u(x, y) = 2x^2 is equal to 4 and not zero, it does not satisfy the Laplace equation. Therefore, u(x, y) = 2x^2 is not analytic.

f(z) = u(x, y) + iv(x, y) is an analytic function of complex variable z = x + iy. If v = xy then u(x, y) equals
  • a)
    x2 + y2
  • b)
    x2 – y2
  • c)
  • d)
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Concept:
if f(z) = u(x, y) + iv(x, y) is an analytic function then Cauchy-Riemann condition will be satisfied.

Calculation:
Given:
v = xy​

du = xdx - ydy
Integrating both sides
∫du = ∫ (x)dx − ∫ ydy
u = 1/2(x2−y2)

Expand the function  in Laurent’s series for 1 < |z| < 2
  • a)
  • b)
  • c)
  • d)
    None of the above
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Sanya Agarwal answered
Concept:
Laurent Series:
If f(z) is analytic at every point inside and on the boundary of a ring-shaped region 'R' bounded by two concentric circle C1 and C2 having centre at 'a' & respective radii r1 and r2 (r1 > r2).


Calculation:
Given:
 and 1 < |z| < 2
Here region of convergence is 1 < |z| and |z| < 2

The closed loop line integral evaluated counter-clockwise, is
  • a)
    +8jπ
  • b)
    -8jπ
  • c)
    -4jπ
  • d)
    +4jπ
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Gate Funda answered
Concept:
Residue Theorem: 

If f(z) is analytic in a closed curve C except at a finite number of singular points within C, then
cf(z) dz = 2πj × [sum of residues at the singular points within C]
Formula to find residue:
1. If f(z) has a simple pole at z = a, then
 Resf(α) = a⁡[(z−α)f(z)]
2. If f(z) has a pole of order n at z = a, then

Calculation:
z + 2 = 0 z = -2 |z| = 2 < 5
f(x) is not analytic at z = -2
By Cauchy’s residue theorem
⁡f(x) dz = 2πi × (sum of residues)
At z = -2
Residue of f(x) = 
= -8 + 4 + 8 = 4
 

What is the expansion of y = sin-1 x?
  • a)
  • b)
  • c)
  • d)
    None of the above
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Sanya Agarwal answered
Concept:
Binomial expansion of (1 - x)-n is given by
(1 - x)-n = 1 + nx + 
Formula used:

Calculation:
Given,
y = sin-1 x
....(1)
Using the above binomial expansion formula

Integrating both sides with respect to x, 

Hence, option c is the correct answer.

The number of integral solutions of  is
  • a)
    4
  • b)
    5
  • c)
    3
  • d)
    6
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Sanya Agarwal answered

4x + 8 ≥ x2 + 8
∴ x2 – 4x ≤ 0
x(x – 4) ≤ 0 → (1)
Clearly the integral solution of (1) are 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4
∴ Total 5 values of x satisfies (1)

The value of where contour D is |z| = 2
  • a)
  • b)
  • c)
  • d)
    0
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Gate Gurus answered
 has its poles at z = -1
and contour |z| = 2 is a circle of radius 2, centre (0, 0)
So

 where c is the upper half of the circle |z| = 1.
  • a)
    -2/3
  • b)
    2/3
  • c)
    3/2
  • d)
    -3/2
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Gate Gurus answered
Given counter c is the circle, |z| = 1
⇒  z = e ⇒ dz = ie
Now, for upper half of the circle, 0 ≤ θ ≤ π

The value of the contour integral in the complex plane

along the contour |z| = 3, taken counterclockwise is
  • a)
    -18πi
  • b)
    0
  • c)
    14πi
  • d)
    48πi
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Concept:
For a given complex function with poles, the complex integralis given by
Residue theorem as;
C⁡f(z)dz = 2π i × {Sum of residue of poles in side or onC}
Calculation:

Contour: |z|= 3
Simple pole, z = 2 and it is lies inside the contour.
Residue of f(z) at z = 2 is,
= 23 − 2(2) + 3 = 7
f(z) = 2πi(7) = 14πi

The real part of an analytic function f(z) where z = x + iy is given by e-y cos (x). The imaginary part of f(z) is
  • a)
    ey cos (x)
  • b)
    e-y sin (x)
  • c)
    -ey sin (x)
  • d)
    -e-y sin (x)
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

The real part of an analytic function f(z) is given by e^(-y) * cos(x). We are required to find the imaginary part of f(z).

To find the imaginary part of f(z), we can make use of the Cauchy-Riemann equations. According to these equations, if f(z) is an analytic function, then it satisfies the following conditions:

∂u/∂x = ∂v/∂y (1)
∂u/∂y = -∂v/∂x (2)

where u(x, y) is the real part of f(z) and v(x, y) is the imaginary part of f(z).

Let's differentiate the given real part of f(z) with respect to x and y:

∂u/∂x = -e^(-y) * sin(x) (3)
∂u/∂y = -e^(-y) * cos(x) (4)

Comparing equations (1) and (3), we can see that:

∂v/∂y = -e^(-y) * sin(x) (5)

Comparing equations (2) and (4), we can see that:

∂v/∂x = e^(-y) * cos(x) (6)

Now, integrating equation (5) with respect to y, we get:

v(x, y) = -e^(-y) * sin(x) + g(x) (7)

where g(x) is an arbitrary function of x.

Next, substituting equation (7) into equation (6), we can solve for g(x):

∂v/∂x = e^(-y) * cos(x) (6)
e^(-y) * cos(x) = e^(-y) * cos(x) + g'(x) (8)
g'(x) = 0 (9)

Since g'(x) = 0, it implies that g(x) is a constant.

Therefore, the imaginary part of f(z) is given by:

v(x, y) = -e^(-y) * sin(x) + C (10)

where C is a constant.

Comparing equation (10) with the given options, we can see that the correct answer is option B, i.e., e^(-y) * sin(x).

Evaluate where C is the rectangular region defined by x = 0, x = 4, y = -1 and y = 1
  • a)
    1
  • b)
    0
  • c)
  • d)
    π (3 + 2i)
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Sanvi Kapoor answered


(z - 1)3 (z - 3) = 0
⇒ z = 1, z = 3
The function has a simple pole at z = 3 and has a multiple pole at z = 1
Both z = 1, and z = 3 are inside the region C
According to Cauchy’s Residue theorem
⁡ f (z)dz = 2πi [sum of the residues at the poles in side ′C′]
If z = a is a pole of order ‘m’, then residue of f(z) at z = a is,

Which of the following function f(z), of the complex variable z, is NOT analytic at all the points of the complex plane?
  • a)
    f(z) = z2
  • b)
    f(z) = e
  • c)
    f(z) = sin z
  • d)
    f(z) = log z
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Sneha Nair answered
Analytic Functions in Complex Analysis

An analytic function is a complex function that is differentiable at every point in its domain.

If a function is analytic at all the points in the complex plane, then it is called an entire function.

If a function is not analytic at any point in its domain, then it is called a non-analytic function.

Out of the given options, the function f(z) = log z is not analytic at all the points in the complex plane.

Explanation

The function f(z) = log z is not analytic at z = 0 and any other point where z is negative or zero.

The reason for this is that the complex logarithm is a multivalued function. For any non-zero complex number z, there are infinitely many complex numbers w such that ez = w. So, we define the complex logarithm as follows:

log z = ln |z| + i arg(z)

where arg(z) is any angle whose tangent is the imaginary part divided by the real part of z.

However, when z is negative or zero, arg(z) is not well-defined, and so log z is not analytic at these points.

Hence, the function f(z) = log z is not analytic at all the points in the complex plane.

The value of the integral dz in counter clockwise direction around a circle C of radius 1 with center at the point z = −2 is
  • a)
    πi/2
  • b)
    2πi
  • c)
  • d)
    – 2πi
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Given that,

C : |Z – (-2)| = 1
⇒ C : |Z + 2| = 1

 
poles of f(Z) are z2 – 4 = 0
⇒ Z = ±2
Z = 2 is lies outside the curve C.
f(Z) = 2πi [residue at Z = -2]

The series expansion of sin⁡x/x near origin is
  • a)
  • b)
  • c)
  • d)
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Engineers Adda answered
Concept:
Taylor series:
The Taylor series of a real or complex-valued function f (x) that is infinitely differentiable at a real or complex number ‘a’ is the power series.
Expression of Taylor series is:

Calculation:
Given:
We have to find the series expansion of sin⁡x/x near origin, or a = 0.
Let f(x) = sin x
f(0) = sin (0) = 0,
f'(0) = cos (0) = 1,
f''(0) = -sin(0) = 0,
f'''(0) = -1 .... so on
Putting all the values in Taylor series expansion, we get:
Series expansion of sin x  will be:
sinx = x − x3/3!+…
Therefore the series expansion of sin⁡ x/x near origin will be:

Evaluate the line integral ⁡(x + 4iy2)dz where c is the line x = 2y and x varies from 0 to 1 and z = x + iy
  • a)
  • b)
  • c)
  • d)
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Sanya Agarwal answered
Calculation:
z = x + iy ⇒ dz = dx + i dy
given line is x = 2y ⇒ dy/dx = 1/2
lets substitute y in terms of x
I = ∫ x + i x2 (dx + i/2 dx) 
I = ∫ x dx + i/2 x dx + i x2 dx - x2/2 dx

Which of the following statements is FALSE?
  • a)
    If a sequence X of real numbers converges to a real number and has two convergent subsequences X' and X" whose limits are not equal, then X is divergent.
  • b)
    A Cauchy sequence of real numbers is unbounded.
  • c)
    If a sequence (xn) of real number converges to a real number x, then any subsequence (xnK) of (xn) also converges to x.
  • d)
    A bounded sequence of real numbers has a convergent subsequence.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Sanya Agarwal answered
All the statements given are verified by different theorems, 
Theorem: If a sequence converges then all subsequences converge and all convergent subsequences converge to the same limit (Option 3)
Theorem: Every bounded sequence has a convergent subsequence (Option 4)
Theorem: If {an}n∈N is a sequence that either has a subsequence that diverges or two convergent subsequences with different limits then {an}n∈N is divergent (Option 1)
Theorem: 
1) A sequence {an} of real numbers is called a Cauchy sequence if for each ϵ > 0 there is a number N ∈ N so that if m, n > N then |an − am| < ϵ.
2) If a real sequence {an} converges, then for every ε > 0, there exists N ∈ N such that |an − am| < ε ∀ n,m ≥ N
3) Convergent sequences are Cauchy sequences.
A Cauchy sequence of real numbers is bounded (Option 2 is false)
A sequence is a convergent sequence if and only if it is a Cauchy sequence.

In the Laurent series expression of valid for 0 < |z - 1|< 1, the co-efficient of 1/(z−1)is
  • a)
    -2
  • b)
    -1
  • c)
    0
  • d)
    1
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Gate Gurus answered
Concept:
Laurentz Series is obtained by the arrangement and manipulation of standard series or expansions, i.e.
(1 - x)-1 = 1 + x + x2 + x3 + …… |x| < 1
(1 + x)-1 = 1 – x + x2 – x3 + ….. |x| < 1
(1 - x)-2 = 1 + 2x + 3x2 + ….. |x| < 1
(1 + x)-2 1 – 2x + 3x2 – 4x2 + …. |x| < 1
Observe that in all the expansions; |x| should be less than 1.
 ∴ We need to manipulate the variable to satisfy the above condition.
Calculation:
Given:

= -1 [1 - (z - 1)]-1 - [z - 1]-1
= -[z - 1]-1 - [1 + (z - 1) + (z - 1)2 + (z - 1)3 +…]
Co-efficient of 1z−1 is -1

Given z = x +iy, i = √-1 C is a circle of radius 2 with the centre at the origin. If the contour C is traversed anticlockwise, then the value of the integral  is ________ (round off to one decimal place.)
    Correct answer is '0.2'. Can you explain this answer?

    Concept:
    if f(z) is analytic in closed curve C except at a finite number of singular points within C then 
    f(Z)dz = 2πi × [sum of residues at singular points within C]
    Calculation:
    Given:
    Singular points: z = i, -4i
    C is a circle of radius 2, only z = i will lie inside the circle

    If f(z) is analytic in a simply connected domain D, then for every closed path C and D
    • a)
    • b)
    • c)
    • d)
    Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

    Cauchy's Theorem:
    If f(z) is single-valued and an analytic function of z and f'(z) is continuous at each point within and on the closed curve c, then according to the theorem, 
    Cauchy's Integral Formula:
    For Simple Pole:
    If f(z) is analytic within and on a closed curve c and if a (simple pole) is any point within c, then

    For Multiple Pole:
    If f(z) is analytic within and on a closed curve c, and if a (multiple poles) are points within c, then

    Which one of the following functions is analytic in the region |z| ≤ 1?
    • a)
    • b)
    • c)
    • d)
    Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

    Sanvi Kapoor answered
    Given region |z|≤ 1
    a) 
    z = 0 |z| = 0 ≤ 1
    The pole is lies inside the given region.
    Hence, the function is not analytic.
    b) 
     z + 2 = 0 → z = -2 |z| = 2 ≥ 1
    the pole is lies outside the given region.
    Hence, the function is analytic.
    c) 
    z – 0.5 = 0 z = 0.5 |z| = 0.5 ≤ 1
    The pole is lies inside the given region.
    Hence, the function is not analytic.
    d) 
     z + j 0.5 = 0 ⇒ z = -j 0.5 ⇒ |z| = 0.5 ≤ 1
    The pole is lies inside the given region.
    Hence, the function is not analytic.

    The value of the integral

    evaluated using contour integration and the residue theorem is
    • a)
      -π sin (1)/e
    • b)
      -π cos (1)/e
    • c)
      sin (1)/e
    • d)
      cos (1)/e
    Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

    Naroj Boda answered

    Concept:
    Cauchy Integral Theorem:

     
    Where z = a be any point inside the close region.
    Cauchy’s Residue Theorem:
    = Sum of Residue at Pole or singularity with in the region
    Res at z = a

    Calculation:
    We know that eix = cos x + i sin⁡ x
    Let x replace by z.

    Now, z2 + 2z + 2 = 0 then roots of z are:


     
    z = -1 ± i is the only pole lying in f(z) > 0
    Here n = 1

    Evaluate along the straight line joining the points (0, 0) and (3, 1)
    • a)
    • b)
    • c)
    • d)
    Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

    Sanya Agarwal answered
    Concept:
    Integral of a complex function f(z) is given
    ∫ f(z) dz = ∫ (udx -vdy) + i ∫ (vdx + udy)
    Noting f(z) = u(x, y) + i v(x, y) and dz = dx + i dy;
    Calculation:
    Given Along the straight line joining the points (0, 0) and (3, 1);
    The equation of straight line will be x = 3y
    ⇒ dx = 3 dy ⇒ dz = (3 + i) dy;
    Along the line x = 3y, the complex number z will be
    z = x + iy = 3y + iy = (3 + i) y

    Substituting both in the integral,

    If f (z) = u + iv is an analytic function, then
    • a)
      u is harmonic function
    • b)
      v is harmonic function
    • c)
      Both u and v are harmonic functions
    • d)
      Both u and v are not harmonic functions
    Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

    Sanya Agarwal answered
    Concept:
    If a function f satisfies Laplace's equation ∇2f = 0, then f is said to be a harmonic function.
    Calculation:
    If f (z) = u + iv is an analytic function, then

    Now 

    Both u and v are satisfying Laplace’s equation (∇2f = 0).
    ∴ Both u and v are harmonic functions.

    If u = x2 – y2, then the conjugate harmonic function is
    • a)
      2xy
    • b)
      x2 + y2
    • c)
      y2 – x2
    • d)
      -x2 – y2
    Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

    Sanya Agarwal answered
    Concept:
    If two functions u and v satisfy Cauchy-Riemann equations, then they are said to be harmonic conjugates with respect to each other.
    Cauchy-Riemann equations are 
    vy = ux
    vx = - uy
    Calculation:
    Given u = x2 – y2, let v be the harmonic conjugate.
    By Cauchy-Riemann equations,
    vy = ux = 2x; vx = - uy = - (-2y) = 2y;
    We have dv = vx dx + vy dy 
    ⇒ dv = 2y dx + 2x dy = d(2xy)
    ⇒ v = 2xy + k or v = 2xy
    ∴ The conjugate harmonic function is 2xy

    The Cauchy Riemann equations for f(z) = u(x, y) + iv(x, y) to be analytic are:
    • a)
    • b)
    • c)
    • d)
    Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

    Sanvi Kapoor answered
    Concept:
    Cauchy-Riemann equations:
    Rectangular form:
    f(z) = u(x, y) + f v(x, y)
    f(z) to be analytic it needs to satisfy Cauchy Riemann equations
    ux = vy, uy = -vx

    Polar form:
    f(z) = u(r, θ) + f v(r, θ)

    The integration of f (z) = x2 + ixy from A(1, 1) to B(2, 4) along the straight line AB joining the two points is
    • a)
    • b)
    • c)
    • d)
    Correct answer is 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

    Prakhar Goyal answered
    Find the slope of the line joining A and B then convert whole to *x* form or *y* form including dz=dx+idy then integrate from the upper limit and lower limit of the variable which you have converted to.

    The value of the integral

    evaluated over a counter-clockwise circular contour in the complex plane enclosing only the pole z = i, where i is the imaginary unit, is
    • a)
      (-1 + i) π
    • b)
      (1 + i) π
    • c)
      2(1 - i) π
    • d)
      (2 + i) π
    Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

    Gate Funda answered
    Concept:
    Residue theorem: if f(z) is an analytic function in a closed curve C except at a finite number of singular points within C then 
    cf(z)dz = 2πi × (sum of the residues at the singular point within curve C)
    Residue for simple pole z = a:
    Res f(a) =  
    Calculation:
    Given:
    pole z = i
    Check for singularity at pole z = i
    f(z) = 2z4 - 3z3 + 7z2 - 3z + 5
    f(i) = 2(i)4 - 3(i)3 + 7(i)2 - 3i + 5 
    f(i) = 2 ×1 - 3(-i) - 7 - 3i + 5 = 0
    since, f(i) = 0 ⇒ z = i  is a singular point
    From Residue theorem:
    dz = 2πi (Residue at z = i )

    at z = i , Res = 0/0 form, applying L'hospital rule

    The value of the following complex integral, with C representing the unit circle centered at origin in the counterclockwise sense, is: 
    • a)
      8πi
    • b)
      -8πi
    • c)
      -πi
    • d)
      πi
    Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

    Concept:
    Cauchy’s Theorem:
    If f(z) is an analytic function and f’(z) is continuous at each point within and on a closed curve C, then

    Cauchy’s Integral Formula:
    If f(z) is an analytic function within a closed curve and if a is any point within C, then

    Residue Theorem:
    If f(z) is analytic in a closed curve C except at a finite number of singular points within C, then f(z)dz = 2πi × [sum of residues at the singualr points with in C]
    Formula to find residue:
    1. If f(z) has a simple pole at z = a, then
    2. If f(z) has a pole of order n at z = a, then

    Application:

    The simple poles are: z = 0, 2
    The given region is a unit circle.

    The residue at z = 2 is zero as it lies outside the given region.
    The reside at z = 0, is given by

    The value of the given integral =

    If f (z) is an analytic function whose modulus is constant, then f (z) is a
    • a)
      Function of z
    • b)
      Constant
    • c)
      Function whose only imaginary part is constant
    • d)
      Function whose only real part is constant
    Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

    Sanvi Kapoor answered
    Concept:
    Let f(z) = u + iv be the analytic function,
    then According to Cauchy-Riemann Equations
    ux = vy & uy = - vx
    Calculation:
    Given:
    modulus is constant
    = k ⇒ u2 + v2 = k
    Now differentiating both sides w.r.t x and y, we get
    2uux + 2vvx = 0 ⇒ 2uux = -2vvx      --- (1)
    2uuy + 2vvy = 0 ⇒  2uuy = -2vvy     --- (2)
    Now applying Cauchy-Riemann Equations ux = vy & uy = - vx
    2uux – 2vuy = 0 ⇒ 2uux = 2vuy     --- (3)
    2uuy + 2vux = 0 ⇒ 2uuy = -2vux     --- (4)
    Now dividing equations 3 and 4, we get 

    ⇒ ux = uy = 0 ⇒ u is a constant function.
    Similarly, we will get v is a constant function.
    ∴ f(z) is a constant function.

    Let f (x) = . Then f(100)(54) is given by
    • a)
      Undefined 
    • b)
      100
    • c)
      10
    • d)
      0
    Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

    Sanya Agarwal answered
    Concept:
    Taylor’s series method:
    The Taylor series can be used to calculate the value of an entire function at every point, if the value of the function, and all of its derivatives, are known at a single point.
    Taylor's series expansion for f (x + h) is
    f(x+h) = f(x) + hf′(x) + h2/2!f″(x) + h3/3! + f‴(x)+…∞
    f(x) = f(a) + (x−α)f′(x) +(x) +........∞
    Calculation:
    Given:

    f(100)(54) = ?
    Using Taylor series expansion for Sin x at a = 54
    Now the function transforms into:
    After Observing carefully the first term in the above infinite series, the (x - 54) term is always in the denominator, which will become zero when we put x = 54.
    Every derivative will also have the same term till infinite.
    So, every term will have zero in its denominator after putting x = 54.
    ⇒ f(100)(54) is Undefined.

    Which of the following is not true?
    • a)
      log⁡(1 + z) = z −…..about z = 0
    • b)
      +……about z = 2
    • c)
      =0 where C is the circle |z-1| = 2
    • d)
      has no singularity
    Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

    Sanya Agarwal answered
    Concept:
    Taylor series expansion

    Option 1:
    The standard expansion of log(1 + z) is given as 

    Hence, Option 1 is true
    Option 2:
    Given complex function is 
    → Let’s Resolve f(z) into partial fractions

    For expanding about z = 2, let z – 2 = t ⇒ z = 2 + t


    Option 3:
    Cauchy’s Integral Formula:
    If f(z) is an analytic function within a closed curve and if a is any point within C, then

    Residue Theorem:
    If f(z) is analytic in a closed curve C except at a finite number of singular points within C, then
    ⁡f(z)dz = 2πi × [sum of residues at the singualr points with in C]
    Formula to find residue:
    1. If f(z) has a simple pole at z = a, then

    2. If f(z) has a pole of order n at z = a, then

    Given complex integral is 
    where Cis the circle |z-1| = 2;
    Now for the given complex function, the pole is -4 with order 2;
    The pole - 4 lies outside the given circle C;
    Therefore, no residue inside the circle, hence integration will be zero.
    Option 3 is also correct
    Option 4:
    The given complex function is f(z) = 
    In this function, the singularities are z = 0, +i, -i;
    Therefore, the given function has 3 singularities...
    Option 4 is incorrect

    The value of 
    • a)
      π
    • b)
    • c)
      π2/32
    • d)
      π/16
    Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

    Sanya Agarwal answered

    Now it is known that 
    Applying this result to the second term ( n = 6) of the expression of I we get,

    Again, applying this result to the term of the expression of I we get,

    The coefficient of z2 in the expansion of   in the region 1 < |z| < 2
    • a)
      - 1/4
    • b)
      1/4
    • c)
      - 1/8
    • d)
      1/8
    Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

    Sanya Agarwal answered
    Concept:
    The given region is a ring-shaped region bounded by two concentric circles with center at origin.
    The expansion will be Laurent's series.
    Calculation:
    Given function is 
    By partial fractions,

    Now using standard expansions,

    ∴ the coefficient of z2 is – 1/8

    Let f(Z) = u(x, y) + i(v(x, y)) be an analytical function. If u = 5x + 2xy then v is equal to _________, where c is a constant.
    • a)
      x2 + y2 - 5x + c
    • b)
      x2 - y2 - 5xy + c
    • c)
      x2 + y2 + 5xy + c
    • d)
      y2 - x2 + 5y + c
    Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

    Understanding the Analytical Function
    Given the function f(Z) = u(x, y) + i(v(x, y)), where u = 5x + 2xy, we need to find the corresponding v using the Cauchy-Riemann equations.
    Cauchy-Riemann Equations
    The Cauchy-Riemann equations state:
    1. ∂u/∂x = ∂v/∂y
    2. ∂u/∂y = -∂v/∂x
    Calculate the Partial Derivatives of u
    - ∂u/∂x = ∂(5x + 2xy)/∂x = 5 + 2y
    - ∂u/∂y = ∂(5x + 2xy)/∂y = 2x
    Apply the Cauchy-Riemann Equations
    Using the first Cauchy-Riemann equation:
    - ∂v/∂y = 5 + 2y
    Using the second Cauchy-Riemann equation:
    - -∂v/∂x = 2x → ∂v/∂x = -2x
    Integrate to Find v
    Now we integrate to find v:
    1. Integrate ∂v/∂y with respect to y:
    - v = (5y + y^2) + g(x), where g(x) is a function of x.
    2. Differentiate the result with respect to x:
    - ∂v/∂x = g'(x) → set it equal to -2x.
    - g'(x) = -2x → Integrating gives g(x) = -x^2 + C, where C is a constant.
    Final Expression for v
    Thus, substituting g(x) back into the equation for v:
    v = 5y + y^2 - x^2 + C
    To match the format of the options provided and rearranging, we have:
    v = -x^2 + y^2 + 5y + C
    Hence, the correct answer is option 'D': y^2 - x^2 + 5y + c.

    The function f(x, y) satisfies the Laplace equation
    2f(x,y)=0
    on a circular domain of radius r = 1 with its center at point P with coordinates x = 0, y = 0. The value of this function on the circular boundary of this domain is equal to 3.
    The numerical value of f(0, 0) is:
    • a)
      0
    • b)
      2
    • c)
      3
    • d)
      1
    Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

    Sanya Agarwal answered
    Given that,
    The function f(x, y) satisfies the Laplace equation ∇2f(x,y)=0
    on a circular domain of radius r = 1 with its center at point P with coordinates x = 0, y = 0. 
    The value of this function on the circular boundary of this domain is equal to 3.
    Here it is given that the value of the function is 3 for its domain, which signifies that it is a constant function whose value is 3.
    So the value of the function at (0, 0) is 3.

    Consider the integral 

    Where C is a counter-clockwise oriented circle defined as |x - i| = 2. The value of the integral is
    • a)
    • b)
    • c)
    • d)
    Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

    Sanya Agarwal answered
    Concept:
    Residue Theorem:

    If f(z) is analytic inside and on a closed curve ‘C’ except at a finite number of singularities inside ‘C’
    Then:
    ∮f(z) dz = 2πi (sum of residues)
    Singularity: A point where the function f(z) fails to be analytic
    Analysis:

    x = 0 pole of order 2
    x = 2i, -2i
    Given curve or region is |x - i| = 2

    x = -2i lies outside |x - i| = 2
    So the singular points are x = 0 & x = 2i
    Residue at x = 0
     
    Residue at x = 2i

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