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2024
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2023
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2022
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2021
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2020
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2019
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2018
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2017
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2016
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2015
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2014
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2013
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2012
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2011
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2010
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2010 centrale-maths1__psi

9 maths questions

We consider the matrix with real coefficients $C \in \mathscr { M } _ { 7 } ( \mathbb { R } )$
$$C = \left( \begin{array} { l l l l l l l } 0 & 0 & \mathbf { 1 } & \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 & \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 \\ \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 \\ \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 \\ \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 & \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & \mathbf { 1 } & \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 & 0 \end{array} \right)$$
We denote $(e_1, e_2, e_3, e_4, e_5, e_6, e_7)$ the canonical basis of $\mathbb{R}^7$, and $c$ the endomorphism of $\mathbb{R}^7$ whose matrix in the canonical basis is $C$. We denote $f_1, f_2, f_3, f_4, f_5, f_6, f_7$ the column vectors of the matrix $C$.
Determine a basis of the kernel and a basis of the image of $c$, as well as the rank of $c$.
We consider the matrix with real coefficients $C \in \mathscr { M } _ { 7 } ( \mathbb { R } )$
$$C = \left( \begin{array} { l l l l l l l } 0 & 0 & \mathbf { 1 } & \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 & \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 \\ \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 \\ \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 \\ \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 & \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & \mathbf { 1 } & \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 & 0 \end{array} \right)$$
We denote $c$ the endomorphism of $\mathbb{R}^7$ whose matrix in the canonical basis is $C$, and $f_1, f_2, f_3, f_4, f_5, f_6, f_7$ the column vectors of the matrix $C$. We denote $F$ the vector subspace of $\mathbb{R}^7$ spanned by the first three column vectors $f_1, f_2$ and $f_3$ of $C$.
I.B.1) Show that $F$ is stable under $c$. I.B.2) Show that $(f_1, f_2, f_3)$ is a basis of $F$, and calculate the matrix $\Phi$ in this basis of the endomorphism $\varphi$ of $F$ induced by $c$.
We consider the matrix with real coefficients $C \in \mathscr { M } _ { 7 } ( \mathbb { R } )$
$$C = \left( \begin{array} { l l l l l l l } 0 & 0 & \mathbf { 1 } & \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 & \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 \\ \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 \\ \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 \\ \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 & \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & \mathbf { 1 } & \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 & 0 \end{array} \right)$$
Let $\Phi$ be the matrix in the basis $(f_1, f_2, f_3)$ of the endomorphism $\varphi$ of $F$ induced by $c$ (as determined in I.B).
In this question, we propose to calculate the spectrum of $\Phi$ without calculating its characteristic polynomial. I.C.1) Why is 1 an eigenvalue of $\Phi$? I.C.2) Can we deduce from the sole calculation of the trace of $\Phi$ that $\Phi$ is diagonalizable in $\mathscr{M}_3(\mathbb{C})$? I.C.3) Calculate $\Phi^2$. Using the additional information obtained by calculating the trace of $\Phi^2$, determine the spectrum of $\Phi$. Is the matrix $\Phi$ diagonalizable in $\mathscr{M}_3(\mathbb{R})$?
We consider the matrix with real coefficients $C \in \mathscr { M } _ { 7 } ( \mathbb { R } )$
$$C = \left( \begin{array} { l l l l l l l } 0 & 0 & \mathbf { 1 } & \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 & \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 \\ \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 \\ \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 \\ \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 & \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & \mathbf { 1 } & \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 & 0 \end{array} \right)$$
I.D.1) Deduce from the previous questions the spectrum of $C$. Specify the multiplicity order of the eigenvalues. I.D.2) Is the matrix $C$ diagonalizable over $\mathbb{C}$? over $\mathbb{R}$? If yes, indicate a diagonal matrix similar to $C$.
We consider the matrix with real coefficients $C \in \mathscr { M } _ { 7 } ( \mathbb { R } )$
$$C = \left( \begin{array} { l l l l l l l } 0 & 0 & \mathbf { 1 } & \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 & \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 \\ \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 \\ \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 \\ \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 & \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & \mathbf { 1 } & \mathbf { 1 } & 0 & 0 & 0 \end{array} \right)$$
and $c$ the endomorphism of $\mathbb{R}^7$ whose matrix in the canonical basis is $C$.
Notation: if $f$ is a function of class $C^1$ from an open set $\mathscr{U}$ of $\mathbb{R}^d$ ($d \geqslant 1$) to $\mathbb{R}$, we denote, for every integer $i$ such that $1 \leqslant i \leqslant d$, $\partial_i f$ the partial derivative of $f$ with respect to its $i$-th variable.
In this section, we propose to study functions $f$ of class $C^1$ from $\mathbb{R}^7$ to $\mathbb{R}$ that satisfy the condition $f \circ c = f$, that is, such that $$f\left(x_3 + x_4, x_2 + x_5, x_1, x_1, x_1, x_2 + x_5, x_3 + x_4\right) = f\left(x_1, x_2, x_3, x_4, x_5, x_6, x_7\right)$$ for all $(x_1, x_2, x_3, x_4, x_5, x_6, x_7) \in \mathbb{R}^7$.
I.E.1) What structure does the set $\mathscr{S}$ of functions $f$ of class $C^1$ from $\mathbb{R}^7$ to $\mathbb{R}$ such that $f \circ c = f$ possess? I.E.2) Show that such a function satisfies $f \circ c^n = f$ for every integer $n \geqslant 1$. I.E.3) Let $f \in \mathscr{S}$. Calculate the Jacobian matrix of $f \circ c$ at $X = (x_1, x_2, x_3, x_4, x_5, x_6, x_7)$. Deduce a system of equations relating the partial derivatives $\partial_1 f(X), \ldots, \partial_7 f(X)$ of $f$ at a point $X$ of $\mathbb{R}^7$. I.E.4) For $f \in \mathscr{S}$, calculate the Jacobian matrix of $f \circ c^2$ at $X = (x_1, x_2, x_3, x_4, x_5, x_6, x_7)$. Complete the system of equations relating the partial derivatives $\partial_1 f(X), \ldots, \partial_7 f(X)$ of $f$ at a point $X$ of $\mathbb{R}^7$ obtained in the previous question. I.E.5) Application: without further calculation, determine the linear forms $f$ on $\mathbb{R}^7$ that belong to $\mathscr{S}$.
QII.A Differential equations Higher-Order and Special DEs (Proof/Theory) View
We study the differential equation $$y(x) y'(x) = -4x \tag{E}$$
Show that if $f$ is a solution of $(E)$ on an interval $J$, and if $a$ is a nonzero real number, then the function $h$ defined by $h(x) = a f\left(\frac{x}{a}\right)$ is also a solution of $(E)$ on an interval that one will specify.
QII.B Differential equations Higher-Order and Special DEs (Proof/Theory) View
We study the differential equation $$y(x) y'(x) = -4x \tag{E}$$
We denote $\mathscr{C}$ the image in $\mathbb{R}^2$ of the application $$\gamma : \left[\frac{\pi}{4}, \frac{7\pi}{4}\right] \rightarrow \mathbb{R}^2, t \mapsto (\cos t, 2\sin t)$$
We denote $g$ the function of a real variable with real values whose graph is $\gamma\left(\left[\frac{\pi}{4}, \pi\right]\right)$.
II.B.1) Determine the domain of definition $\Delta$ of $g$, as well as an expression for $g$. II.B.2) Verify that the restriction of $g$ to the largest open interval contained in $\Delta$ is a solution of $(E)$. II.B.3) Is this a maximal solution? If not, determine a maximal solution $m$ whose graph includes that of $g$.
QII.C Differential equations Higher-Order and Special DEs (Proof/Theory) View
We study the differential equation $$y(x) y'(x) = -4x \tag{E}$$
II.C.1) Recall the statement of the existence and uniqueness theorem for maximal solutions of a nonlinear scalar differential equation subject to Cauchy conditions. II.C.2) Explain how, and possibly to what extent, this theorem applies to $(E)$. II.C.3) Are the maximal solutions given by this theorem maximal solutions of $(E)$? II.C.4) Deduce from the previous questions the maximal solutions of $(E)$.
We study the differential equation $$y(x) y'(x) = -4x \tag{E}$$
Let $m$ be the maximal solution determined in question II.B.3).
II.D.1) Show that the solution $m$ is expandable as a power series in a neighborhood of 0. Calculate this expansion and specify its radius of convergence. II.D.2) Deduce the power series expansions of all maximal solutions of $(E)$; specify the radii of convergence of these power series.