Code No: R15A0021

R15
MALLA REDDY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
(Autonomous Institution – UGC, Govt. of India)
I B.Tech I Semester supplementary Examinations, May 2019
Mathematics-I
(Common to all Branches)
Roll No

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75

Note: This question paper contains two parts A and B
Part A is compulsory which carriers 25 marks and Answer all questions.
Part B Consists of 5 SECTIONS (One SECTION for each UNIT). Answer FIVE Questions,
Choosing ONE Question from each SECTION and each Question carries 10 marks.
******
PART-A (25 Marks)
1). a Define the terms consistency and inconsistency of a system of linear equations. [2M]
b Let A be a square matrix. If the eigen values of A are 2, 5 and 6, then find the [3M]
eigen values of adj A .
c Explain geometrical interpretation of Rolle’s theorem. [2M]
d If u  x  y  z, uv  y  z, uvw  z , show that x, y, z  2 [3M]
 u v.
u, v, w
e Define exact differential equation. [2M]
f Form the differential equation of a family of circles passing through the origin and [3M]
having centres on the x-axis.
g  
Solve D 2 1 y  Cosx . [2M]
h  
Solve 4D 2  4D  1 y  100. [3M]
i Find the Laplace Transform of Cosht. [2M]
j  s 2  9s  9  [3M]
Find L1  
.

 s 3
 9 s 

PART-B (50 MARKS)
SECTION-I
2 Investigate for what values of  and  the simultaneous equations [10M]
x  y  z  6, x  2 y  3z  10, x  2 y  z   , have (i) no solution, (ii) a unique solution,
(iii) an infinite number of solutions.
OR
3 a) 5 3 1 [5M]
Verify Cayley-Hamilton theorem for the matrix A   3
 . Hence find A , A .
3 2 
b) Are the vectors x1  (1, 2, 4), x 2  (2,  1, 3), x3  (0, 1, 2), x 4  (3, 7, 2)
linearly [5M]
dependent? If so express one of these as a linear combination of the others.
SECTION-II
x
4 a) If f ( x)  e , g ( x)  e , prove that ‘c’ of Cauchy’s mean value theorem is the
x [5M]
arithmetic mean between a and b.
b) Using Maclaurin’s series, expand the function log(1  x) . [5M]
OR
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 5 A rectangular box open at the top is to have volume of 32 cubic ft. Find the [10M]
dimensions of the box requiring least material for its construction.
SECTION-III
6 a) x x
 x [5M]
Solve (1  e y )dx  e y 1  dy  0.
 y
b) Solve 1  xyydx  (1  xy) xdy  0. [5M]
OR
7 a) A body kept in air with temperature 25 0 C cools from 140 0 C to 80 0 C in 20 [5M]
minutes. Find when the body cools down to 35 0 C.
b) x2 y2 [5M]
Show that the system of confocal conics   1, where  is a
a 
2
b 
2

parameter, is self orthogonal.

SECTION-IV
8  
Solve D 2  4D  4 y  8x 2 e 2 x sin 2x. [10M]
OR
9  2

Solve D  4 y  Sec2 x by the method of variation of parameters. [10M]
SECTION-V
2

10 a) Find L e  4t  2 sin 3t  3 cos3t
t 3
 [5M]
b) Find L f (t ), where f(t) is a periodic function of period 2 and it is given by [5M]
 sin t , 0  t  
f (t )   .
0,   t  2
OR
11 a) 
 s 

[5M]
Using Convolution theorem, find L1  2
.


 s a
2 2
 

b) Using Laplace transform, solve D 2

 2D  5 y  e t sin t , given that y(0) = 0, [5M]
y`(0)=1.
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 R15
Code No: R15A0011
MALLA REDDY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
(Autonomous Institution – UGC, Govt. of India)
I B.Tech I Semester supplementary Examinations, May 2019
Engineering Physics-I
(Common to all Branches)
Roll No

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75

Note: This question paper contains two parts A and B
Part A is compulsory which carriers 25 marks and Answer all questions.
Part B Consists of 5 SECTIONS (One SECTION for each UNIT). Answer FIVE Questions,
Choosing ONE Question from each SECTION and each Question carries 10 marks.
****
PART-A (25 Marks)

1). a What are the necessary conditions for obtaining interference fringes. [2M]
b Distinguish between Fresnel diffraction and Fraunhofer diffraction. [3M]
c State the properties of laser beam. [2M]
d Write a note on attenuation in optical fibers. [3M]
e State Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle. [2M]
f What is the physical significance of wave function. [3M]
g Define Ensembles. [2M]
h Write the mathematical expression for the Fermi-Dirac statistics. [3M]
i Distinguish between intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors. [2M]
j Write short note on direct and indirect band gap semiconductors. [3M]
PART-B (50 MARKS)
SECTION-I
2 (a).Derive an expression for wavelength of light in Newton’s rings experiment. [5M]
(b).Discuss in detail Fraunhofer diffraction due to single slit. [5M]
OR
3 (a).With ray diagram discuss the theory of thin films and derive the condition for [5M]
constructive and destructive interference in the case of reflected system. [5M]
(b).State Brewster’s law. How can this law be used to produce plain polarized
light
SECTION-II
4 (a).Describe construction and working of He-Ne gas laser. [5M]
(b).Write applications of lasers in medical and communication field. [5M]
OR
5 (a).Derive an expression for Acceptance angle and Numerical aperture of an [5M]
optical fiber. [5M]
(b). Distinguish between step index and graded index fibers.
SECTION-III
6 (a).Explain in detail the Davisson and Germer’s experiment to prove the existence [5M]
of matter waves.

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 (b).Derive time independent Schrodinger’s wave equation. [5M]
OR
7 (a).Show that the energies of a particle in a potential box are quantized. [5M]
(b).What are matter waves? Derive the expression for Debroglie’s wavelength. [5M]
SECTION-IV
8 (a).Distinguish between M.B, B.E, and F.D distributions. [5M]
(b).Explain the origin of energy bands in solids. [5M]
OR
9 (a).Discuss the Kronig Penny model for the motion an electron in a periodic [5M]
potential. [5M]
(b).On the basis of band theory, how the crystalline solids are classified into
conductors, semiconductors and insulators.
SECTION-V
10 (a).Derive an expression for the carrier concentration of p-type semiconductor. [5M]
(b).Explain Hall effect and derive an expression for Hall coefficient. [5M]
OR
11 (a).Discuss the formation of PN junction diode. [5M]
(b).Draw I-V characteristic curve of a PN junction diode and explain.[5] [5M]
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Code No: R15A0013 R15
MALLA REDDY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
(Autonomous Institution – UGC, Govt. of India)
I B.Tech I Semester supplementary Examinations, May 2019
Engineering Chemistry
(ECE, CSE & IT)
Roll No

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75

Note: This question paper contains two parts A and B
Part A is compulsory which carriers 25 marks and Answer all questions.
Part B Consists of 5 SECTIONS (One SECTION for each UNIT). Answer FIVE Questions,
Choosing ONE Question from each SECTION and each Question carries 10 marks.
***
PART-A (25 Marks)

1). a Write Nernst equation for calculation of e.m.f. of cell and mention the terms in it. [2M]
b What is meant by battery? What are the characteristics of good battery? [3M]
c Write the conditions under which the electrochemical corrosion takes place? [2M]
d Galvanized containers are not used for storage of food products, but tin coated [3M]
containers are used. Comment on the statement.
e PVC is soft and flexible; whereas Bakelite is hard and brittle. Give reason. [2M]
f What are refractories? What are the characteristics of good refractory? [3M]
g What are the salts responsible for the temporary and permanent hardness? [2M]
h What do you mean by priming and foaming? [3M]
i Why natural gas is called a fossil fuel? [2M]
j Give an account on formation of coal. [3M]
PART-B (50 MARKS)
SECTION-I
2 a. How can you determine the pH of a solution by calomel electrode [5M]
b. Discuss about Hydrogen-Oxygen fuel cell with a neat design and chemical [5M]
reactions.
OR
3 a. Define equivalent conductance.0.05N solution of a salt occupying volume [5M]
between two platinum electrodes of 1.72 cm apart and area 4.5cm2 has a
resistance of 250 ohms. Calculate the equivalent conductance of the
solution.
b. Define reversible and irreversible cells with examples. List out the [5M]
conditions of reversibility.
SECTION-II
4 a. Make use of cell reactions and explain the mechanism of electrochemical [5M]
corrosion by oxygen consumption.
b. What are the main objectives of electro plating? Give an account of the [5M]
method using in electroplating.

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 OR
5 a. Write the differences between electrochemical series and galvanic series? [5M]
b. Discuss how metals are protected by impressed current cathode method. [5M]
SECTION-III
6 a. Discuss the term “Elastomer”. Explain the synthesis, properties and [6M]
applications of BUNA-S.
b. What are Nanomaterials? Discuss briefly about the applications of the [4M]
nanomaterials?
OR
7 a. Distinguish between thermoplastic resins and thermosetting resins. [5M]
b. What is a lubricant? Give an account on classification and properties of [5M]
lubricants.
SECTION-IV
8 a. Explain zeolite process for the softening of water? [5M]
b. Write a short note on specifications of portable water. [2M]
c. What is breakpoint chlorination? [3M]
OR
9 a. Determine the temporary, permanent and total hardness in degree Clark [5M]
units for a water sample which showed the following analysis. Ca
(HCO3)2= 16.2mg/lit, MgCO3 =29.2 mg/lit, NaCl = 5.85mg/lit, CaCl2 =
11.1mg/lit, MgSO4 = 12.0 mg/lit, Organic matter = 15.5mg/lit.
b. What is brackish water? How to make the brackish water fit for domestic [5M]
usage by reverse osmosis?
SECTION-V
10 a. How do you explain knocking in a diesel engine? How can it be [5M]
controlled?
b. What is Calorific value? Explain HCV and LCV . [5M]
OR
11 a. Explain the ultimate analysis of coal and its significance. [5M]
b. Describe a method of catalytic cracking of petroleum fractions and discuss [5M]
the advantages of catalytic cracking.
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Code No: R15A0014
R15
MALLA REDDY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
(Autonomous Institution – UGC, Govt. of India)
I B.Tech I Semester supplementary Examinations, May 2019
Environmental Studies
(ME & AE)
Roll No

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75

Note: This question paper contains two parts A and B
Part A is compulsory which carriers 25 marks and Answer all questions.
Part B Consists of 5 SECTIONS (One SECTION for each UNIT). Answer FIVE Questions,
Choosing ONE Question from each SECTION and each Question carries 10 marks.
.***
PART-A (25 Marks)

1). a Define Ecology and Eco-Systems. [2M]

b What are Food Webs? Give Example of a Food Web. [3M]
c Discuss the Consequences of Over utilization of Ground and Surface water [2M]
Resources.
d Classify the Resources. [3M]
e Define Genetic Bio-diversity. Give example [2M]
f What are the Consumptive uses Values of Bio-diversity. [3M]
g Write a short note on Green house effect. [2M]
h Discuss the impacts of Climate Change on Environment in brief. [3M]
i Define EIA. Write a note on components of EIA. [2M]
j Write note on Montreal Protocol. [3M]
PART-B (50 MARKS)
SECTION-I
2 a. Explain the Carbon Cycle with a neat sketch. [5M]
b. Discuss the Structural aspects of an Eco-system. [5M]
OR
3 a. Define Ecological Pyramids. What are the various types of Ecological Pyramids [7M]
an Eco-system.
b. Write a detailed note on Bio-magnification, Bio-accumulation. [3M]
SECTION-II
4 a. Explain the Role of Renewable Resources in meeting the needs of Present Society. [7M]
b. Classify the Natural and Man-made Resources. [3M]
OR
5 a. Deforestation is a major threat for Environmental Consequences - Discuss. [5M]
b. Write a detailed note on advantages and disadvantages of Dams. [5M]
SECTION-III
6 Bio-diversity is playing an important role in Ecological Balance – Justify with [10M]
your answer.

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 OR
7 What is meant by Bio-Diversity. Explain the major Hot-spots of India and threats [10M]
to Bio-diversity.
SECTION-IV
8 Define Water Pollution. Explain the Impacts of Modern Agricultural Practices on [10M]
Soil Quality
OR
9 a. Explain causes effects and control measures for air pollution. [8M]
b. Discuss Composition and Components of e- Waste Management [2M]
SECTION-V
10 a. Discuss the following a) Population Explosion b) Concept of Sustainable [5M]
Development.
b. Discuss Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1986. [5M]
OR
11 Explain the Salient Features of Hazardous Waste Management and Handling [10M]
Rules in India.
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 R15
Code No: R15A0501
MALLA REDDY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
(Autonomous Institution – UGC, Govt. of India)
I B.Tech I Semester supplementary Examinations, May 2019
Computer Programming with C
(Common to all branches)
Roll No

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75

Note: This question paper contains two parts A and B
Part A is compulsory which carriers 25 marks and Answer all questions.
Part B Consists of 5 SECTIONS (One SECTION for each UNIT). Answer FIVE Questions,
Choosing ONE Question from each SECTION and each Question carries 10 marks.
***
PART-A (25 Marks)
1). a List out the different types of software’s? [2M]
b Define an Algorithm? List out the Algorithm properties [3M]
c Differentiate between actual and formal parameters [2M]
d Explain the function prototype? [3M]
e List the input/output functions for strings [2M]
f Differentiate between Strings and Arrays? [3M]
g Define Pointer to Pointer. [2M]
h Write a program on pointer arithmetic [3M]
i Differentiate between Structure and union [2M]
j Describe about typedef and enum. [3M]
PART-B (50 MARKS)
SECTION-I
2 a) Write about different types of operators [5M]
b) Explain Entry control loop and Exit control loop [5M]
OR
3 a) State the program development steps [5M]
b) Write a C program to find arithmetic operations using switch statement [5M]
SECTION-II
4 Define Recursion? Write a C program to find GCD of two numbers using [10M]
Recursion?
OR
5 a) Explain about different Storage classes [6M]
b) Define function. Explain categories of functions. [4M]
SECTION-III
6 a) Write about String manipulation functions? [5M]
b) How to pass 1D array to function explain with example program? [5M]
OR
7 a) Explain briefly about String handling functions? [5M]
b) Write a C Program to check whether given string is a palindrome or not? [5M]
SECTION-IV
8 Write a short note on dynamic memory management functions. [10M]

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 OR
9 a) Explain briefly about pointer to 1-D array with program? [5M]
b) Differentiate pointers to functions and pointers with functions. [5M]
SECTION-V
10 a) Define structure. Write a C program on structure with in structure [5M]
b) Write a C program to merge two files into a third file. [5M]
OR
11 a) Write about self-referential structures with example program? [5M]
b) Write a C program to copy one file to another? [5M]
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 R15
Code No: R15A0302
MALLA REDDY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING &
TECHNOLOGY
(Autonomous Institution – UGC, Govt. of India)
I B.Tech I Semester supplementary Examinations, May 2019
Engineering Drawing
(ECE, CSE & IT)
Roll No
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75
Note: This question paper Consists of 5 Sections. Answer FIVE Questions, Choosing ONE
Question from each SECTION and each Question carries 15marks.
***
SECTION - I
1. a) Draw a regular pentagon having 40mm long sides, using general method. [ 5M ]
b) Draw an ellipse when the distance of its focus from the directrix is 60mm and eccentricity is
3/5. Also, draw a tangent and normal to the ellipse at a point distant 100mm away from the
directrix. [10M]
(OR)
2. A circus man rides on a motor cycle inside a globe having a 6 m diameter. The motor cycle
wheel is 1 m in diameter. Draw the locus of a point lying on the circumference of the wheel of
the motor cycle for one complete run. [15M]
SECTION – II
3. a) A point A is 40 mm above H.P and 25 mm in front of V.P. Another point B is 20 mm behind
V.P and 30 mm below H.P. The horizontal distance between the points is 100. Draw the
projections of the points A and B and join their front views and top views.[5M]
b) A line inclined at 60° to the V.P has a 60 mm long line. One end of the line is 20 mm in
front of the V.P. The line is 15 mm above the reference line. Draw its projections. [10M]

(OR)
4. A 120 mm long line PQ has its ends P and Q 10 mm and 60 mm below the H.P., respectively.
The end projectors are 50 mm apart. The mid-point of PQ is 60 mm in front of the V.P. Draw
the projections and find the angles with both the reference planes.[15M]
SECTION – III

5. A thin circular lamina with a 70 mm diameter. Draw its projections. It is inclined at 30° to the
H.P., while the other is inclined at 45° to the V.P. [15M]
(OR)
6. A hexagonal prism, having base with 30 mm side and a 70 mm long axis, is resting on one of
the edges of its base in the H.P. such that the edge makes 60° with the V.P. and the base
makes an angle of 60° with the H.P. Draw its projections. [15M]
SECTION – IV
7. Draw an isometric view of a pentagonal pyramid having a base with a 30 mm side and a 50
mm long axis (a) when its axis is vertical and (b) when its axis is horizontal. [15M]

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 (OR)
8. The frustum of a cone with a 60 mm base diameter, 40 mm top diameter and 50 mm height is
surmounted centrally over a cylindrical block with a 80 mm diameter and 30 mm thickness.
Draw its isometric projections. [15M]
SECTION – V
9. Draw front view, top view and side view for isometric view as shown below. All dimensions
are in mm.[15M]

(OR)
10.Draw isometric view from given orthographic views as shown below. All dimensions are in
mm. [15M]

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 R15
Code No: R15A0301
MALLA REDDY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
(Autonomous Institution – UGC, Govt. of India)
I B.Tech I Semester supplementary Examinations, May 2019
Engineering Mechanics
(ME & AE)
Roll No

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75

Note: This question paper contains two parts A and B
Part A is compulsory which carriers 25 marks and Answer all questions.
Part B Consists of 5 SECTIONS (One SECTION for each UNIT). Answer FIVE Questions,
Choosing ONE Question from each SECTION and each Question carries 10 marks.
****
PART-A (25 Marks)
1). a State and explain parallelogram law of forces. [2M]
b State and explain Varignon’s theorem. [3M]
c Define the term “Friction”. What are coulomb’s laws of dry friction? [2M]
d Define a Free Body Diagram. Draw the FBD for ball-and-socket joint. [3M]
e State pappus theorem. [2M]
f Write the coordinates for the centroids of parabola and semi parabola [3M]
g Find the product of inertia of a rectangle of sides a and b with respect to the axes [2M]
that lie along its two sides.
h Explain the terms moment of inertia and radius of gyration. [3M]
i What is a rolling body? Explain its importance. [2M]
j Explain briefly about the kinematics of rotational Motion around a fixed axis. [3M]
PART-B (50 MARKS)
SECTION-I
2 Determine the resultant of the system of concurrent forces having the following [10M]
magnitudes and passing through the origin and indicated points: P=280N
(12, 6,-4); T=520N (-3, -4, 12); F=270N (6, -3, -6).
OR
3 Figure 1 shows two vertical forces and a couple of moment 2000 N-m acting on a [10M]
horizontal rod, which is fixed at, end A. Determine the resultant of the system.

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 Figure 1
SECTION-II
4 An inclined plane and a vertical wall as shown in below Figure.2 support two [10M]
identical rollers, each of weight 100 N. Assuming smooth surfaces; find the
reactions induced at the points of support A, B and C.

Figure 2
OR
5 In a screw – jack, where the helix angle of thread is α and the angle of friction is [10M]
φ, W is the load to be moved up / down, and P is the effort applied horizontally to
a lever at a distance L from the axis of the screw, discuss the effects of moving the
load (a) up and (b) down, if (i) φ < α, and (ii) φ > α in each case.
SECTION-III
6 a) From the first principle find the centroid of a right angle triangle of height h and [5M]
breadth b.
b) Determine the coordinates x c and yc of the centre of a 100 mm diameter circular
hole cut in a thin plate so that this point will be the centroid of the remaining shaded [5M]
area shown in figure 3. All dimensions are in mm.

Figure 3
OR
7 a) Determine the centre of gravity of a solid hemisphere of radius R from its diametric [5M]

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 axis.
b) Locate the centre of gravity of a right circular cone with base radius r and altitude [5M]
h about the axis which is along the X-axis.
SECTION-IV
8 Find the moment of inertia of the T-Section shown in fig4 [10M]

Figure 4
OR
9 a) Find the mass moment of inertia of a hollow sphere with respect to a diameter if [5M]
the mass per unit volume of the material is ρ and the outer and inner radii are Ro
and Ri, respectively.
b) From basic principles find the moment of inertia of a solid disc. [5M]
SECTION-V
10 a) A particle moves along straight line. Its motion in represented by the equation [5M]
S = 16t + 4t2− 3t3 where S is in metres and t, in seconds. Determine
i. displacement, velocity and acceleration 2 seconds after start.
ii. displacement and acceleration when velocity is zero and
iii. displacement and acceleration when acceleration is zero.
b) A train is uniformly accelerated and passes successive kilometer stones with [5M]
velocities of 18km/hr and 36km/hr respectively. Calculate the velocity when it
passes the third kilometer stone. Also find the time taken for each of the two
intervals of one kilometer.
OR
11 A solid cylinder weighing 1200 N is acted upon by a force P horizontally as [10M]
shown in figure 5. Determine the maximum value of P for which there will be
rolling without slipping. If P= 1000 N, determine the acceleration of the mass
centre and the angular acceleration, given that the coefficient of static friction μs =
0.2 and the co-efficient of kinetic friction μk = 0.15.

Figure 5
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