Mastering Unit 3 (Mathematics Class XII)

Friends, we are left with very few days before the examination. We hope that your preparation must be at peak. So, just quickly go through the important topics of unit 3. Unit 3 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) OR Unit 3 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Chapter Continuity and differentiability Integration Application of Integrals (Area under the curves) Differential equations 1(1) VSA 1(1) SA 12 (3) 6 (1) 12 (3) 6 (1) 6 (1) 44 (11) LA Total Chapter Continuity and differentiability Integration Application of Integrals (Area under the curves) Differential equations VSA SA 8 (2) 4 (1) 4(1) 6 (1) 6 (1) 6 (1) 8(2) 44 (11) LA Total

Application of derivatives 2(2)

Application of derivatives

We have sorted out important topics on each chapter as given in the above table. You are advised not to miss the topics/areas we are suggesting so that you score the maximum in the ensuing boards exam. The topics/areas are: Continuity and differentiability: (1) Finding unknown when a continuous function is given (2) Proving (or disproving) continuity of a function [Can come in 4 marks] (3) Differentiation of polynomial and trigonometric functions [Can come in 4 marks] (2) Differentiation of inverse trigonometric functions (3) Differentiation of parametric functions [Can come in 4 marks] (4) Using differentiation to prove a relation (5) Verification of Rolles and Mean value theorem for the given function Application of derivatives: (1) Finding whether the function is (strictly) increasing or decreasing in the given intervals (2) Equation of tangents and normals

(3) Word problems involving Maxima and Minima (Important Ones: Cylinder inscribed in a sphere/Cubical tank) [Can come in 6 marks] (4) Absolute maximum value or absolute minimum value (5) First derivative test (6) Second derivative test (7) Local maxima and local minima Note: Word problem on Maxima and Minima carry 6 marks. Integration: (1) Simple integration (2) Integration by substitution, integration using partial fractions, and integration by parts (3) Special integrals (4) Definite integrals using properties [Can come in 6 marks] (5) Definite integrals using substitution (6) Definite integral involving limit change (7) Definite integrals as limit of sum (8) Area under the curves, area under the lines and area under the curve and the line [A 6 marks question can be expected from this topic] Note: Problems involving definite integrals using properties and area under curve carry 6 marks. Differential equations: (1) Forming differential equation, representing the family of certain curves (2) Solving questions based on Variable separable method (3) Homogeneous equations [Can come in 6 /4 marks] (4) Linear differential equations [Can come in 4 marks] Lets see what all questions from this unit have been asked previously. Unit 3 List of Important Questions Best of luck, Team Meritnation! 15 comments March 18th, 2013

Mastering Unit 2 (Mathematics - Class XII)

Dear students, Let us see the preparation strategy for unit 2. This unit contributes to 13 marks in the examination. Let us first see the question pattern of this unit. Unit 2 1. (a) Chapter Matrices VSA 2(2) SA LA 6(1) Total 13(5)

1. (b) OR Unit 2 1. (a) 1. (b)

Determinants

1(1)

4(1)

Chapter Matrices Determinants

VSA 2(2) 1(1)

SA 4(1)

LA 6(1)

Total 13(5)

The important topics in these chapters are: Matrices

Construction of a matrix, when a general formula/rule is given Addition (subtraction) of two matrices and scalar multiplication of a matrix Product of two matrices Problems related to matrix equation Problems based on singularity of matrix Transpose of a matrix Expressing square matrix as the sum of a symmetric and a skew symmetric matrix 3 matrix, 6 marks may come]Inverse of a matrix using elementary row/column operations [For 2 2 matrix, 4 marks; for 3

Determinants

Finding the value of determinant Area of triangle using determinant Properties of determinants to prove a given relation [6 marks or 4 marks is compulsory for this topic] Finding minors and cofactors Finding adjoint of a matrix Finding determinant of adjoint A, when we are given |A|, for a matrix A Finding inverse of the matrix using the formula X = A1 B, A-1 = Adj A/ |A| Solving the system of equations, using matrix method [6 marks or 4 marks is compulsory for this topic] Determining system of equations as consistent/inconsistent.

Click here to view Question asked in previous years. Best of luck, Team Meritnation 12 comments March 16th, 2013

Mastering Unit 1 (Mathematics Class XII)

Unit 1 consists of two chapters. These are: Relations and Functions and Inverse Trigonometric Functions. Together these chapters contribute to a maximum of 10 marks. Unit 3 1. (a) 1. (b) OR Unit 3 1. (a) 1. (b) Chapter Relations and Functions Inverse Trigonometric Functions VSA 2(2) SA 4(1) 4(1) LA Total 10(4) Chapter Relations and Functions Inverse Trigonometric Functions VSA 1(1) 1(1) SA 4(1) 4(1) LA Total 10(4)

Important topics:

Determine whether a given relation is reflexive/symmetric/transitive/equivalence (or not) and related deductions like finding the set of all elements related to a particular element (Equivalence class) Identifying a given function as injective, surjective or bijective/invertible (or not) Composition of two given functions Formation of binary operation table for a given binary operation, and also showing the binary operation as commutative, associative (or not) Finding the identity element for a binary operation (if exists) and also finding inverse of an element.

Questions asked in previous years 1. State the reason for the relation R in the set {1, 2, 3} given by R = {(1, 2), (2, 1)} not to be transitive. [1 mark, 2011] 2. Consider the binary operation * on the set {1, 2, 3, 4, 5} defined by a * b = min. {a, b}. Write the operation table of the operation *. [4 marks, 2011] 3. [1 Marks, 2010] 4. Show that the relation S in the set A = {x Z: 0 x 12} given by S = {(a, b): a, b Z, |a b| is divisible by 4} is an equivalence relation. Find the set of all elements related to 1. [4 marks, 2010]

5. [1 Marks, 2009] 6. 7.

[4 Marks, 2009] [4 Marks, 2008]

INVERSE TRIGNOMETRIC FUNCTIONS Important topics:

Evaluation of principal value of a given trigonometric function Proving a given relation using properties of inverse trigonometric functions

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