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Let x(t)=∫0tsin⁡uudux(t) = \int_0^t \frac{\sin u}{u} du and y(t)=∫0tsin⁡2uu2duy(t) = \int_0^t \frac{\sin^2 u}{u^2} du for t∈(−π,π)∖{0}t \in (-\pi, \pi) \setminus \{0\}. Let M(t)=(dydx1td2ydx2+1t∫0teu2du1td2ydx2−1t∫0teu2dud3ydx3)M(t) = \begin{pmatrix} \frac{dy}{dx} & \frac{1}{t}\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} + \frac{1}{t}\int_0^t e^{u^2} du \\ \frac{1}{t}\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} - \frac{1}{t}\int_0^t e^{u^2} du & \frac{d^3y}{dx^3} \end{pmatrix}. For t≠0t \neq 0, M(t)M(t) can be uniquely expressed as S(t)+K(t)S(t) + K(t), where S(t)S(t) is a symmetric matrix and K(t)K(t) is a skew-symmetric matrix. If A=lim⁡t→0det⁡(S(t))A = \lim_{t \to 0} \det(S(t)) and B=lim⁡t→0det⁡(K(t))B = \lim_{t \to 0} \det(K(t)), find the value of 18A+B18A + B.

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  • A.

    3

  • B.

    4

  • C.

    5

  • D.

    6

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Concepts Behind This Question

Symmetric and Skew-Symmetric Decomposition|Second Order Derivative Continuity|Parametric Derivative Endpoint Trap

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The answer to part A is required to solve part B (Step-wise failure test).

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Common Mistakes

This question tests the student's ability to handle parametric higher-order derivatives and matrix decomposition simultaneously.

The specific trap is the 'Parametric Endpoint Trap' at t=0t=0 (a removable singularity).

Students often incorrectly assume that if x′(0)=1x'(0)=1 and y′(0)=1y'(0)=1, they can compute higher derivatives directly at the point, leading to undefined forms.

Higher-order parametric derivatives require the full functional form before taking the limit.

Furthermore, careless application of L'Hopital's rule on yx′′′y'''_x leads to massive algebraic entanglement; Taylor series expansion is the intended, elegant bypass to evaluate the limits of the symmetric matrix entries.

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SubjectMathematics
ChapterMatrices - Class 12
ConceptSymmetric and Skew-Symmetric Decomposition
Difficulty8
Cognitive Load7
Target Solve Time170 sec
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