Unit 2: Functions of Several Variables21MAB101T

Partial Derivatives

Curriculum and historical examination lineage for Partial Derivatives under Unit 2 (Functions of Several Variables) of Calculus And Linear Algebra (21MAB101T) at SRMIST.

Appearances
24
Cataloged Exam Questions
Exam Papers
10
Distinct University Exams
Question Families
5
Recurring Conceptual Archetypes
SRMIST Status
Active
Regulation 2021 Syllabus
Assessment Cycle Weightage

Historical appearance distribution across SRMIST Formative Tests (CT1, CT2) and University End Semester examinations.

CT1
0
Cycle Test 1
CT2
1
Cycle Test 2
EndSem
21
Semester Exam
Marks Weightage Distribution

Factual marks weightage of questions asked on this topic in historical examinations.

1 Marks:16 questions
8 Marks:5 questions
Recurring Question Families (5)

Question templates that recur across multiple examination cycles with similar conceptual stems.

family repeat3 paper appearances

“If $u$ and $v$ are functionally dependent then their Jacobian value is _________ (A) $0$ (B) $1$...”

family repeat3 paper appearances

“The locus of center of curvature is called (A) Involute (B) Evolute (C) Radius of curvature (D)...”

family repeat3 paper appearances

“The radius of curvature of y = e^x at x = 0 is (A) 2\sqrt{2} (B) \frac{2}{\sqrt{2}} (C)...”

family repeat3 paper appearances

“A curve which touches each member of a family of curves is called _________ (A) Evolute (B)...”

family repeat2 paper appearances

“(a) Find the radius of curvature for the curve $x = a(\cos t + t \sin t), y = a(\sin t - t \cos...”

Sample Past Exam Questions

Representative historical questions extracted directly from SRMIST examination papers.

If x = r \cos \theta, y = r \sin \theta verify that \frac{\partial(x, y)}{\partial(r, \theta)} \frac{\partial(r, \theta)}{\partial(x, y)} = 1.

Year: 2015•Assessment: CT2

Find $\frac{dy}{dx}$ and Jacobian $\frac{\partial(x,y)}{\partial(u,v)}$.

Year: 2025•Assessment: Other
8 Marks

Find the derivative using partial differentiation. (a) Find $\frac{dz}{dt}$ for given functions. (b) Find Jacobian $\frac{\partial(u,v)}{\partial(x,y)}$.

Year: 2025•Assessment: Other
8 Marks

(a) Find the radius of curvature for the curve $x = a(\cos t + t \sin t), y = a(\sin t - t \cos t)$. --- OR --- 24. Find the envelope of the family of lines $y = mx - am^3$. (b)...

Year: 2023•Assessment: EndSem

Find the envelope of the family of lines $y = mx - am^3$. (b) Find the envelope of the family of lines $y = mx - am^3$.

Year: 2023•Assessment: EndSem
8 Marks
Historical Papers Indexed (8)

Examinations where questions for Partial Derivatives have appeared.

Math Sample 1
2015CT2
Calculus And Linear Algebra - Updated Answer Key B2 FT2 Set A.pdf
2025Other
Calculus And Linear Algebra - Updated Answer Key B2 FT2 Set B.pdf
2025Other
Calculus and Linear Algebra - PYQ 2023 Nov
2023EndSem
Calculus and Linear Algebra - PYQ 2023 July
2023EndSem
Calculus and Linear Algebra - PYQ 2024 July
2024EndSem
Calculus and Linear Algebra - PYQ 2024 May
2024EndSem
Calculus and Linear Algebra - PYQ 2023 June
2023EndSem
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