Question 1
positive definite
positive semi-definite
negative definite
negative semi-definite
The IIT Madras BS Machine Learning Foundations (MLF) Quiz 2 paper sat on 10 Jul 2022, in the May 2022 term: 13 questions for 50 marks in 120 minutes. Every question is below with its answer. Take it as a timed mock test to be marked, or read it through first.
positive definite
positive semi-definite
negative definite
negative semi-definite
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positive definite
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Which of the following statements are correct?
Every positive definite matrix is invertible.
A diagonal matrix with positive entries is positive definite.
A symmetric with positive determinant is not necessarily positive definite.
If matrix S is positive definite then S^(−1) may also be positive definite.
Correct answers
Every positive definite matrix is invertible.
A diagonal matrix with positive entries is positive definite.
A symmetric with positive determinant is not necessarily positive definite.
If matrix S is positive definite then S^(−1) may also be positive definite.
Correct answer: 9
Correct answer: 8 (accepted within ±0.5)
Correct answer: 0.5 (accepted within ±0.1)
We need to find the cheapest cylindrical container to hold 1000m³ of water. The cost of top and bottom circular base is twice that of material used for side of cylinder. Suppose if 1m² area of side cost 1000 rupees. Top and bottom base costs 2000 rupees each, then what is the value of radius of cylinder such that we get minimum cost?
Correct answer: 3.45 (accepted within ±0.35)
Correct answer: 3
Correct answer: 1.4 (accepted within ±0.1)
Correct answer: 0