Analysis 1

Analysis 1

Prepared by Jairus M. KHALAGAI

African Virtual university

Universit Virtuelle Africaine
Universidade Virtual Africana

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Table of Contents
I.

Analysis 1_________________________________________________ 3

II.

Prerequisite Course or Knowledge_ _____________________________ 3

III. Time_____________________________________________________ 3
IV. Materials__________________________________________________ 3
V.

Module Rationale_ __________________________________________ 3

VI. Content___________________________________________________ 4

6.1 Overview ____________________________________________ 4

6.2 Outline_ _____________________________________________ 4
6.3 Graphic Organizer______________________________________ 6

VII. General Objective(s)_________________________________________ 7

VIII. Teaching and Learning Activities________________________________ 8
IX. Learning Activities__________________________________________ 11
X.

Glossary of Key Concepts____________________________________ 40

XI. List of Compulsory Readings_ ________________________________ 46

XII. Compiled List of (Optional) Multimedia Resources_________________ 47
XIII. Synthesis of the Module_____________________________________ 48
XIV. Summative Evaluation_______________________________________ 49
XV. References_ ______________________________________________ 59
XVI. Main Author of the Module ___________________________________ 59

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I. Analysis 1
by Prof. Jairus M. Khalagai

II. Prerequisite Courses Or Knowledge

Unit 1 : Analysis of the real line

Basic mathematics and calculus

Unit 2 : Vector Analysis

Calculus

Unit 3 : Complex Analysis

Calculus and Analysis unit 1

III. Time
The total time for this module is 120 study hours.

IV. Material
Students should have access to the core readings specified later. Also, they will need
a computer to gain full access to the core readings. Additionally, students should
be able to install the computer software wxMaxima and use it to practice algebraic
concepts.

V. Module Rationale
The rationale of teaching analysis is to set the minimum content of Pure Mathematics
required at undergraduate level for student of mathematics. It is important to note that
skill in proving mathematical statements is one aspect that learners of Mathematics
should acquire. The ability to give a complete and clear proof of a theorem is essential
for the learner so that he or she can finally get to full details and rigor of analyzing
mathematical concepts. Indeed it is in Analysis that the learner is given the exposition
of subject matter as well as the techniques of proof equally. We also note here that if
a course like calculus with its wide applications in Mathematical sciences is an end
in itself then Analysis is the means by which we get to that end.

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VI. Content
6.1 Overview
This module consists of three units which are as follows:
Unit 1 - Analysis on the real line
In this unit we start by decomposing the set of real numbers into its subsets.
We then define the so called standard metric on to be able to study its structure
which consists of concepts like open and closed intervals, neighbourhoods, interior
and limit points leading to examples of open and closed subsets of . Countability
of such subsets and numerical sequences are also essential in the structure of as
a metric space. We also study functions defined on sets of real numbers with respect
to concepts of continuity differentiability and integrability.
Unit 2 Vector Analysis
This unit deals with mainly vector calculus and its applications. Thus we specifically consider concepts like gradient, divergence and curl. This leads to well known
theorems like Greens stokes divergence theorems and other related results. The
curvilinear coordinates system is also given a treat in this unit.
Unit 3 Complex Analysis
The main objective in the study of this unit is to define a function of a complex variable and then look at its degree of smoothness such as existence of limit, continuity
and differentiability along the lines of calculus of functions of a real variable. Also
a look at integration and power series involving a function of a complex variable
will complete this unit.

6.2 Outline: Syllabus

Unit 1a Introduction to Analysis (25 hours)

Level priority Basic Mathematics and Calculus are Pre-requisites

Real number system and completeness

Open, closed intervals and neighbourhoods
Interior points, limit points
Uncountability of the real line
Sequences
Functions, limits and continuity
Differentiability and integrability

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Unit 1a The Riemann Integral (15 hours)

Define the Riemann integral
Give examples of Riemann integrals defined on the set .
State some properties of a Riemann integral
Verify or prove some results on Riemann integrals.
Unit 2 Vector Analysis (40 hours)

Level priority Basic Mathematics and Calculus are Pre-requisites

Gradient, divergence and Curl

Greens, Stokes and divergence theorems
Other related theorems
Curvilinear coordinates

Unit 3 Complex Analysis (40 hours)

Level priority Unit 1 is the Pre-requisite

Definition and examples of a complex variable

Limits, continuity and differentiability
Analytic functions
Complex integration
Power and Laurent series

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Graphic Organiser 6.3 Graphic Organiser

Vector
Calculus and
Applications

Vector valued
functions

Structure of a
vector space

Structure of
the complex
number field

Functions of
a complex
variable limits
and continuity

Analytic
functions, power
series and
Laurent series

Complex
integration

Space

Structure of
the space

Functions of
a real
variable

Limits, continuity
and
differentiability

Riemann
Integrals

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VII. Specific Learning Objectives

(Instructional Objectives)
You should be able to:
1. Demonstrate understanding of basic concepts and principles of mathematical
analysis.
2. Develop a logical framework for stating and proving theorems.

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VIII. Teaching And Learning Activities

Pre-assessment

Q1. Given the function

( )

F x, y = x3 y 2 , find

2F
2x

a) 2x 3 y
b) 3x 2 y 2
c) 6x 2 y
2

d) 3x + 2 y
Q2. Given two vectors

u = 3i + 4 j 2k
v = 5i + 2 j + 3 k
Find u.v
a) 3
b) 13
c) 17
d) 17
Q3. For the vectors a = 2c 3 j + k and

b = 3i + 4 j + 2k find axb
a) 10i + 7 j + k
b) 10i 7 j + k
c) 10i 7 j k
d) 10i 7 j + k

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Q4. Given the complex numbers

Z = 3 + 4i and Z 2 = 2 + 3i
find Z1 + Z 2
a)

150

b)

24

c)

d)

38

Q5. Given two complex numbers

Z1 = 5 + 2i and Z 2 = 4 + 3i
find Arg Z1 Z 2

2

5

a) tan

23

14

c) tan

3

4

c) 1

b) tan

5
9

d) tan

Q6. Evaluate

1 + 2i 2 i
+
3 4i
5i
a)

2

5

b)

5

2

d)

3+ i
3 i

Q7. Express the complex number

Z=1+I in modulus argument form

a) Z= 3 cos

+ Sin

+ iSin

b) Z= 2 cos

+ iSin
2 cos
4
4

d) Z= 3 cos

c) Z =

+ i sin
4

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Q.8 Which of the following functions is not continuous at x = o ?

a)

( x) = x

()

c) h x = x

()

b) g x = 1 + x 2

d) None

Q9. Which of these functions is not different at x = o ?

a)

x= x

()

()

c) h x = x h x = x

()

b) g x = 1 + x 2

d) None

Q10. Which one of the following statements is true about the number
a)
b)
c)
d)

yf is an integer
It is a fraction
It is a rational
It is irrational

Pre-assessment: Solutions
Q 1.
Q 2.
Q 3.
Q 4.
Q 5.
Q 6.
Q 7.
Q 8.

(b)
(b)
(c)
(a)
(b)
(a)
(c)
(d)

Q 7.

(c)

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IX. Learning Activities

Analysis 1: Unit 1a
Title: Introduction to Analysis

Specific Objectives
At the end of this activity the learner will be able to:

Decompose the set of real numbers into various subsets.

State properties of various subsets of .
Define the concept of boundedness of sets of real numbers.
State and use the completeness axiom to solve problems on real number system.

Summary
We first note that a satisfactory discussion of the main concepts of Analysis (e.g.
convergence, continuity, differentiability and integration), must be based on an
accurately defined number concept. To this end the real number system is indeed a
well defined concept. It is clear here that the axioms governing the arithmetic of the
integers are well known and trivial at this level. However, we need to familiarize
ourselves with the arithmetic of rational numbers (i.e. numbers of the form

n
where
m

n and m are integers m 0 and we shall list the main feature of the arithmetic of
such numbers as that of being closed under both addition and multiplication.
We also note that a relation < is defined and brings order on the set of rational numbers.
Thus for any two rational numbers p and q we have that either p = q or q < p and
it is transitive. It is also known that the rational number system is inadequate. For
instance there is no rational number p such that p2 = 2 .
This leads to the introduction of the set of irrational numbers. Thus the union of the
set of rational numbers and the set of irrational numbers constitutes the set of real
numbers. We will also consider the concept of a set of real numbers being bounded
below or above. This leads to the completeness axiom that characterizes the set
of real numbers completely.

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Key Concepts

Rational number: This is a number that can be written in the form

n
where
m

n and m are integers with m 0 and 1 as the only common factor for n and
m.
Irrational number: This is a number that cannot be written in the form

n
,
m

where n and m are integers with m 0 . Thus, we have that the set of rational
numbers is and the set of irrational numbers C leading to the relation

= C
i.e. Every real number is either rational or irrational
Bounded below: Any set E of real numbers is said to be bounded below if
there is a real number q such that q x xE. In this case q is called a
lower bound for E.
Bounded above: Any set E of real numbers is said to be bounded above if
there is a real number p such that p x xE. In this case p is called an
upper bound for E.
Infimum: For any set E of real numbers, the largest of all real numbers q
such that q x xE. is called infimum of E written Inf E or is called
greatest lower bound written glb E.
Supremum: For any set E of real numbers the smallest of all real numbers
p such that p x xE is called the supremum of E written sup E or is
called the least upper bound of E written lub E.
Completeness axiom: This states as follows: Every non empty set E of real
numbers bounded above has supremum and if bounded below has infimum.

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1a. Learning Activity: The Real Number System.

Story of Siamese twins
The case of siamese twins in Kenya was first reported in 1991. These were twins
both boys born at Kenyatta National Hospital with their bodies attached to each other
at the chest. This meant that they were sharing the same heart. An operation was
carried out later to separate them was unsuccessful. Indeed to be able to separate
Siamese twins through operation depends on the organ they are sharing.
Question
Have you heard of such case of siamese twins in other animals, say cows?
1a.0 Introduction
We now recall that the real line can be decomposed into the following subsets.

= 1,2, ............ as the set of natural numbers.

= 0, 1, 2, 3,........................ as the set of integers.

n
= r : r = , n, m , m 0,
m
bers.

n
C = r : r , n, m , m 0,
m
bers.

( n, m) = 1

as the set of rational num-

( n, m) = 1 as the set of irrational num

Remarks

(i) Note that here n, m = 1 means 1 is the only common factor for n and m.
(ii) We have the following set inclusion

Also C

and = C

(iii) Note also note that the structure of the real line is such that unlike the set of
integers the rational numbers and irrational numbers are everywhere. Thus in
every interval (no matter how small) we can find there rational numbers and
irrational numbers. We also say that between any two rational numbers (no
matter how close they are to each other) there is an irrational number. This is

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the situation that best relates to the story of siamese twins above. Thus the two
C

largest subsets of namely and behave like siamese twins such that
we cannot separate them on the real line.
Example 1a.1
We show that the number
to the contrary that

2=

2 is irrational. We do this by contradiction. Suppose

2 is rational. Then we can write

n
, nm , m 0 n, m = 1
m

n2

=2
m2
n2 = 2 m2

is even

is even

i.e. n = 2c for c

( )

n2 = 2c

= 2m2

4 c 2 = 2m2

2m2 = 4c 2

m2 = 2c 2 is even

m is even

But we cannot have both n and m even since n, m = 1. This is a contradiction.

Hence

2 is irrational.

Remark
The following example shows that from one known irrational number we can deduce
many other irrational numbers. Here we use the fact that rationals are closed under
both addition and multiplication.

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Example 1a.2
Let t be an irrational number. Show that

t +1
is also irrational.
t1

Solution

Let s =

t +1
and assume to the contrary that s is rational. Then we have
t1

s t 1 = t +1
st s = t +1
st t = 1 + s

t=

s +1
s 1

t s 1 = s +1

Since rationals are close under multiplication and addition we have that:

s+ t
is also rational.
s 1

But t is irrational. This is a contradiction. Hence

t +1
is also irrational.
t 1

Exercise 1a.3
(i) Given that a and b are rational numbers and s is irrational show that a bs is
also irrational.
(ii) Given that for p prime

3 +1
3 1

is irrational.

p is irrational show that:

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Example 1a.4
Let E be given by E =

{ x

: 1 < x 5 . Then E is bounded below and

above. In this case inf E = 1 and sup E = 5 .

Note that if inf E E then inf E is called minimum element of E written

min E. Also if sup EE then sup E is called the maximum element of E written
max E.
In the example above inf E =1 E and thus E has no minimum element. But

sup E =5 E and thus E has the maximum element which is 5.

Exercise 1a.5
(i) Let E be a bounded set of real numbers such that a = inf E and b = max E.
Give the definitions of a and b. Also give an example of a set where both a and
b exist.

; nJ +
n

(ii) Let S =

1 1 1

, , , ................ .
2 3 4

Thus S = 1,

State sup S, inf S. max S and min S.

1a.6. Readings
1. Read the following sections from Elias Zakon, Basic Concepts in Maths, Trillia
Press.
Part 1, chapters 8 and 9.
Part 2, chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.
Complete and check all of the exercises in these sections.
2. Read the Wikipedia reference: Reimann Integrals.
For updates and links search for Reimann Integrals at www.wikipedia.org

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Analysis 1 Module: Unit 1b

Title: The Riemann Integral

Specific Objectives
At the end of this activity the learner will be able to:
Define the Riemann integral
Give examples of Riemann integrals defined on the set .
State some properties of a Riemann integral
Verify or prove some results on Riemann integrals.

Summary
In this activity we formulate the Riemann integral which depends explicitly on the
order structure of the real line. Accordingly we begin by discussing the concept of
a partition of an interval and show that formulation of the Riemann integral is essentially one of the methods of estimating area under a given curve. Indeed it is the
most accurate method of finding area bounded by a given curve. We thus define the
relevant concepts like lower and upper sums that lead to lower and upper Riemann
integrals respectively before we derive the actual Riemann integral.
We will also discuss briefly properties and classes of real valued functions which are
Riemann integrable and give at least one example of a function which is not Riemann
integrable. The extension of this theory to complex and vector valued functions on
intervals and over sets other than intervals is subject matter of higher courses that
can be discussed at graduate level.

Key Words and Concepts

Partition of an interval: Let a,b be an interval in

and let

x0 , x1,.........., xn be such that a = x0 < x1 < x2 <......... < xn = b . Then the

set P = x0 , x1,.........., xn is called a partition of a, b and the class of

all partitions of a, b is denoted by a, b .
Mesh of a partition: let P be a partition of a, b . Then the number denoted

()

by p given by

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()

p = max xi xi1
1 i n
where xi1, xi is a sub interval of a, b is called the mesh or norm of

P.

Finer Partition: Let P1 and P2 be any two partitions of a, b . Then P1

is said to be finer or equivalently that P2 is coarser than P1 if every point
of P2 is a point of P1.
Lower and Upper Riemann Sums: Let f be a bounded real-valued function
on a, b and P be a partition of a, b .

Let xi = xi xi1 i =1,............, n

Let M = lub

{ f ( x) : x a,b }
m= glb { f ( x ) : x a,b }

{ f ( x) : x xi1, xi }
mi = gld { f ( x ) : x xi1, xi }
M i = lub

Clearly m mi M i M
n

i =1

M i xi a n d

i =1

i =1,............, n.

mi xi b y

) mi xi respectively.

L p, f =

i =1

D en ote the s ums

n

) M i xi

U p, f =

Then U p, f

and

i =1

and L p, f

are

called the upper and lower Riemann sums respectively. Clearly

L p, f U p, f

p a,b .

Lower and Upper Riemann integrals: Let f : a,b be a bounded

function. Then the lower Riemann integral of f is given by
b

a f ( x ) dx = lub { L ( p, f ) : p a,b }

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and the upper Riemann integral of f is given by

a f ( x ) dx = glb { U ( p, f ) : p a,b }

Riemann integral of a function: Let f : a,b be a bounded real-valued

function. Then f is said to be Riemann integrable if
b

a f ( x ) dx = a f ( x ) dx = a f ( x ) dx.
b
In this case the common value
f x dx is called the Riemann integral
a
of the function f.

()

1b Introduction The Story of Fred the Mathematical Fly

It is a common practice in our African culture that people tell stories or cite legends
by referring to either animals or even insects when the message carried in such stories
refer to behaviour of human beings. To this end our current story of modern times
concerns Fred the mathematical fly who one day was moving on a curve whose
equation was known.
He gave an assignment to his friends who were watching him as he moves on the
given curve as follows:
Describe for me the procedure with which I can find my speed at any point on this
curve. Also tell me the procedure to find most accurately the area bounded by this
curve with respect to the two axes.
Picture showing a fly moving on a curve

curve

fly

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Question
What are your answers to the two questions posed by Fred the mathematical fly in
the story above?
1b.1 Introduction
We note that in the story above the two questions posed by the mathematical fly are
addressing both theories of differential and integral calculus. Indeed we will show
by the way of stating a theorem that differentiation and integration are in a way
inverse operations.
We also note that from the definitions of lower and upper Riemann sums that clearly
the formulation of the Riemann integral is based on estimating area under a given
curve. Note that as we make the partition finer the lower Riemann sum increases
to the actual area and the upper Riemann sum decreases to the actual area. Thus by
taking the least upper bound of lower sums and the greatest lower bound of the upper
sums we get a common value that becomes the Riemann integral.
Remark 1b.1
The example below shows that there are real-valued functions which are not Riemann
integrable.
Example 1b.2.
Let f : a,b be a function defined by

1 if x is rational
f x =
0 if x is irrational

()

Let P be any partition of a,b . Then in any of the subintervals

x , x i = 1,........, n.
i
i1
we have:

{ ()
m = glb { f ( x ) :x x

}
, x }= 0

M i = lub f x :x xi1 , xi = 1

i1

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Thus

) M i xi

U p, f =

i =1
n

= 1 xi
i =1

= 1 b a

= b a > 0

and

) mi xi

L p, f =

i =1
n

= 0 xi
i =1

=0

glb {U ( p, f ) : p a,b } = 1 =
a

{( )

lub L p, f : p a,b = 0 =

Thus

a f

dx = 0 1 =

a f

f dx

a f

dx

dx

Hence f so defined above is not Riemann integrable.

Remark 1b.3
We state without proofs some of the theorems that give properties and classes of
Riemann integrable functions.
Theorem 1b.4 (Criterion for Riemann integrability)

Let f be bounded on a,b . Then f is Riemann integrable iff for each

> 0 pP a,b

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such that

) (

U p, f L p, f <

Theorem 1b.5

Let f be bounded on a,b . If f is monotonic on a,b then f is Riemann

inegrable.

Theorem 1b.6
Let f be bounded on a,b . If f is continuous, then f is Riemann integrable.
Example 1b.7

()

Consider the function f : 0, given by f x = sin 2 x

2

We note that f is continuous on 0, and hence Riemann integrable on

2

0, 2 .

Indeed

2 sin 2 x dx =

2 1 1 cos 2x dx

0 2 2

1
= x sin 0
2 4
2

0
4

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Theorem 1b.8
Let f and g be Riemann integrable functions defined on a,b , and c be a constant.
Then we have:
(i) f + g is Riemann integrable
(ii) cf is Riemann integrable.
Theorem 1b.9
Let f be bounded on a,b . If f is Riemann integrable then
integrable moreover,

dx

is also Riemann

f dx.

Remark 1b.10
Note that we can also define the Riemann integral as a limit in the following way.

Let f be bounded on a,b and p be a partition of a,b . Let S p, f denote an

arbitrary Riemann sum which may be either upper or lower. Then we have:

2 f dx =

lim

( p) 0

S p, f

This is because the finer the partition p is the closer we get to the actual integral and

( )

also the mesh p 0.

( )

If the partition p is chosen to have n subintervals so that p can be expressed in

terms of n then we have:

f dx =

lim S p, f .

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Remark 1b.11

()

Let f : 0, 1

be given by f x = x.

Let p be a partition of 0, 1 such that:

1 2

k
n
p = 0, , , ..........., ,..........., = 1
n
n
n n

Consider the kth subinterval of p i.e. xk1, xk . Thus we have

M k = lub

{ f ( x) : x xk1, xk }

k k
= f xk = f = .
n n

( )

and xk = xk xk1 =
n
Hence

k 1 1
=
n
n

) M k xk

S p, f =
=

k =1
n k

1
k =1 n n

1 n
= 2 k
n k =1

1
0

f dx =

1
0

1 n

x dx = lim
k
n n2
k =1

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Exercise 1b.12
(i) Show that the function defined by

2 if x is rational
f x =
2 if x is irrational

()

is not Riemann integrable.

(ii) Consider the function f : 0, a
constant. Show that

a
0

given by f x = x3 where a is a

()

a4 n

3
x dx = lim 4 k 3
n n k = 1

(iii) Given

n
k
sin as a Riemann sum, use this fact to evaluate

n k =1
n

n
k
lim sin
n n k = 1
n

Readings
1. Theory of functions of a real variable by - Shilomo Stenberg (2005) pp 144
2. Read the Wilkipedia reference: Riemann Integrals.
For updates and links search for Riemann Integrals at www.wikipedia.org

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Analysis I Module: Unit 2

Title: On the Algebraic Structure with arithmetic operations in a space

Specific Objectives
At the end of this activity the learner will be able to:

Give definition of a vector space

Identify the arithmetic operations among vectors
Define a vector function on a vector space
Determine differentiability of a vector function

Summary
The richness of analysis in mathematics depends mainly on the structure of the spaces
we deal with. As we have already stated in our first activity in Unit 1, the classical
analysis started with the space R in which the absolute value mapping gives it the
geometric structure. However on the R if we restrict ourselves to arithmetic operations like + (addition) and scalar product (..) then this will constitute an algebraic
structure on R. In this activity we consider a general vector space (see definition in
the next section) and investigate how the structure gives rise to the definition of some
concepts in the space. Indeed on the degree of smoothness e.g. differentiability of a
function defined on a vector space.

Key Words and Concepts

Vector space: This is a non-empty set of V on which we have two arithmetic operations namely x, y x + y from VxV to V called addition and , x
x from RxV to V called multiplications by scalors such that the following are
satisfied.

) (

A1 x + y + z = x + y + z x, yz,e
A2 x + y = y + x x, y,
A3 an element oe such that o + x = x x
A4 For every

x ,y such that x + y = 0

( ) ( )
S2 ( + ) x = x + x , R,xe
S1 x = , eR,xe

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S3 x + y = x+ y eR,x, ye
S4 1x = x xe
Here A stands for property on operation of addition and S stands for property on
operation of a scalar multiplication.
Vector valued function: This is a mapping r :R n that assigns a vector to each value of a

Parameter t thus:

r t = r , t e,+...rn t en

e.g. position of an object in space as a function of time.

()

()

()

Continuity: A vector valued function is continuous at a point t = t if

() ( )

Lim r t = r t0

t to

This occurs iff the component functions are continous.

Differentiability: A vector-valued function is differentiable if

dr
dt =

lim

) ()

r t + t r t
t

exists.
This occurs if the component functions are differentiable.

()

Gradient: For a differential scalar field. u x , the gradient of u is given by

u =

u
u
e, ++
x
x n

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If the scalar field is lR 3 then we have;

u =

u u
u
i+
j+
k
x
x
x3

Divergence of a vector Field: for a vector field.

F x, y, z = M i + N j + Pk,

The divergence of F denoted by div F is given by

Div F = .F x, y, z =

m n p
+
+
x y z

Curl of a vector field: For a vector field

F x, y, z = Mi + N + Pk

Curl of F denoted by curl F x, y, z

p N

y z

Is given by curl F x, y, z = xF x, y, z

P M

x Z

j+

2N 2 M

k
2x
2y

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2. On the Algebraic Structure with arithmetic operations in a space

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In the year 2006 some time in October an N.G.O. dealing with gender issues in the
city of Nairobi dispatched an agent to some premises of a business company. The
company had just been started and the N.G.O. was eager to find out whether women
also have some initiative to deal with the company. The task of this agent called
Mwangi was to count the number of women in a random turnover on the premises
within some specified time. While in the premises he stood at a point where people
were passing to various directions. Some of them in groups so large that they could
even push her out of the way and in the process she loses the count.
Question
Could you suggest a better way or better point where Mwangi should have stood to
have an accurate count?
2.0 Introduction
We note that in the story above rather than standing at a corner from where people
are passing to all directions the agent should have used a point like the entrance or
exit where movement is in only one particular direction. This is the main reason
why we consider vector-valued functions because they create motion in a specific
direction. Consequently the components of vector calculus like divergence and curl
have applications in diverse fields like electromagnetism, fluid mechanism, etc.
We note that if the vector valued function

d
d2
ject then
and
dt
dt2

vt, represents the position of a moving ob-

are also vector valued functions representing velocity

and acceleration respectively.

Example 2.1
Consider the parametric curve:

t
t
r (t) = cos i + sin j Find velocity and acceleration vectors.
2
2
Find velocity and acceleration vectors.

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Solution

Velocity =

dr 1
t
1
t
= sin i + cos j
dt 2
2
2
2

d2 v 1
t
1
t
Acceleration =
=
cos i sin j
2
dt
4
2 4
2
Exercise 2.2

Let r (t) be the position of an object moving at constant speed. Show that the
acceleration of the object is orthogonal to the velocity of the object.

Example 2.3

Given the vector field f (x, y, z) = x 3 y2 z i + x 2 zj + x 2 yk find the divergence at

(2,1, 1)

Solution

divF (x, y, z) =

2 3 2
2
2
(x y z) + (x 2 ) + (x 2 y)
2x
2y
2z

= 3x 2 y2 z + 0 + 0 = 3x 2 y2 z

At the point

(2,1, 1)divF = 3x2 2 x12 x 1

= 12

Exercise 2.4

Find the divergence at the point (3, 2,1) for the vector field

F (x, yz) = x 2 y3 zi + xz2 j + xy2 k

Example 2.5
Find Curl F for the vector field given by

F (x, y, z) = 2xy i + (x 2 + z2 ) j + 2zy k

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Solution

Curl F x, y, z = xF x, y, z

2xy

x 2 + z 2

=0

i
y
z
x 2 + z 2 2xy

2xy

x2 + z2

kx

( 2z 2z) xi (0 0) i + ( 2x 2x ) k

2zy

j+
x
z uuux
2xy 2zy

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Exercise 2.6

a) Given F x, y, z = x 2 + y 2 Z

Find F at the point 1,1,2

)
(

b) Find the divergence at the point 3,2,1 for the vector field

F x, y, z = 2xyi + x + z 2 j + 2zyk

c) Find the curl at the point 1,2,1 for the vector field.

F x, y, z = x3 y 2 zi + x yk

Readings
1. Larson Hostetler, Edwards, Calculus with analytic geometry, Houghton Mifflin
Company New York 1988.
2. Divergence and Curl (Wikipidia)

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Analysis 1: Unit 3

Title: Calculus of functions of complex variables

Specific Objectives

At the end of this activity the learner will be able to:

Define a function of a complex variable;

Give examples of functions of complex variables;
Evaluate limits involving functions of complex variables;
Determine continuity of a function of a complex variable;
Determine differentiability of a function of a complex variable.

Summary
We first note that from the Calculus Module the so called degree of smoothness of a
function of a real-variable starts with definition where we have to state the domain
and range. We then examine the existence of limit of such a function at some specified point. We also investigate continuity at a given point or on the whole domain
followed by differentiability of the function at a point or on the whole domain in this
case we have the following implications. Thus
Differentiability => Continuity => Existence of limit.
In this activity we go through the same process for the case of a function of a complex
variable. However, it may be of great importance to note that a function f (z) of a
complex variable z may also be viewed as a function of two real variables x and y
since z = x + iy where x and y are real variables.

Key Words and Concept

Function of a complex variable: this is a function whose domain is the set

of complex number field and range is either or R for example f (z) = Z 2

where z = x + iy
Existence of limit: for a function f : limit of f2 is said to exist at say

z0 if given > 08 > 0 such that 0 < /z z0 / < 8 / f (z) L / <

Continuity: For a function f : continuity of f at z0 means for each

> o8 > 0 such that: /z z0 / < 8 / f (z) f (z0 )/ <

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Differentiability: A function f : is said to be differentiable at z0 if

limit z z0

f 1 (z0 ) =

f (z) f (z0 )
exists. In this case the limit above is denoted by
z z0

f (z) f (z0 )
z z0

Analytic function: A function f : is said to be analytic at a point z0 if

f is differentiable in some neighborhood of the point z0 . Thus f 1 (z) exists

in some neighborhood of z0

Entire function: A function f : is said to be entire if f is analytic at

every point in its domain.

3 Calculus of functions of complex variables

Story of a river in the bush

River Sosio can be located in one of the districts in Kenya called Bungoma. It is a
long river which runs through several villages most of them with bushes along the
river. Some years back the local administration wanted to put bridges at various
points on the river to facilitate human transactions across it. It was difficult to determine at which points to put these bridges because it was observed that in most areas
we could have routes leading to the river on one side but directly opposite it was so
bushy that no route reaches the river.
It was also observed that in some areas we could have routes which diminish before
reaching the river banks.
Picture showing long Winding River with routes on either side but not directly opposite each other

Route to river
Route to river
Route to river

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Question
Can you deduce a condition to be satisfied by the routes on either side of the river so
that we determine where to put a bridge?
3.0 Introduction
Recall that in the module of Calculus we came across the concept of continuity of a
function of a real variable in which we saw that a function f : R R is continuous
at say x0 if the following three conditions are satisfied:

i)

f is defined at x0

ii) Limit f (x) exists x x0

iii) Limit f (x) = f (x0 )x x0

This situation prevails even in the case of functions of complex variables. Although
in our section of key words and concepts we have used E, S definition of continuity
we note that this is just an equivalent statement which ensures that the three conditions
above are satisfied. The story of the river above says everything about this situation.
Indeed we must have routes leading to the river on either side and reaching the river
banks directly opposite each other so that a bridge provides continuity of movement
across the river and on either side of it. For routes that do not reach the river it means
that limit does not even exist for them at the river and therefore, we cannot leave
continuity of movement across the river.
Example 3.1

z 2 = z02
Remark
The example above shows that in some cases particularly when we are dealing with
continuous functions we can evaluate limits in the same way as functions of real variables. However, with respect to complex variables a function of a complex variable
can be regarded as a function of two real variables. This leads to partial evaluation
of limits and also when it comes to differentiability we deal with partial derivatives.
We state some theorems below to help this theory to this end.

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Theorem 3.2
Let z = x + iy and f be a function of z . Then we can express f into its real and
imaginary parts as:

f (z) = u(x, y) + iv(x, y) For a fixed z0 = x0 + iy0 we have lim

lim

u(x, y0 ) = a =
x x0

u(x0 y)
y y0

And lim

v(x, y0 ) = b = lim v(x0 y)

x x0

Remark
Note that the Cauchy-Riemann conditions are only necessary but not sufficient for
the derivative to exist. Thus for the converse of the theorem above we require the
following result.
Theorem 3.3 (Launch the Riemann condition)
If f (z0 ) exists then

v
u
z0 = 20 and
y
x
2u
2v
0 = 0
2y
2x
Also

2u
f ( 0 ) =
2x o

2v
2u
= i
2y o
2y o
Remark
Not that the Cauchy Riemann condition are only necessary but not sufficient for the
derivative to exist. Thus the converse of the theory above we require the following
results.

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Therefore

u u v v
, , , exist in a neighborhood of a point ( xo, yo ) and are all contix y x y
nuous at ( xo , yo ) . Then if Cauchy Riemann condition are satisfied at o , f ( o )
Suppose
exists.

Example 3.4

lim z2 = z2 0
We now show using partial limits that for z0 = x0 + iy0
z z0
Thus

f (z) = z2

= (x + iy)

= (x 2 y2 ) + 2ixy

u(x, y) = x 2 y2
v(x, y) = 2xy

limU (x, y0 )
x x0

lim(x 2 y02 ) = x02 y02

x x0

limU (x0 y)

y y0

lim(x02 y02 ) = x02 y02

y y0

limV (x, y0 )

x x0

lim(2xy0 ) = 2x0 y0
x x0

limV (x0 y)

y y0

limV (x0 y) = 2x0 y0

y y0

lim z2

z z0

(x02 y02 ) + i(2x0 y0 )

z02

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Exercise 3.5

z
Show that:
z does not exist.
z o
lim

Example 3.6
Given f (z) = z2 show that f 1 (z0 ) = 2z0

Now f (z) = z2 = (x + iy2 )

= x 2 y2 + i(2xy)

u(x, y) = x 2 y2 and

v(x, y) = 2xy

u
(x0 y0 ) = 2x0
x

i.e.

u
(x0 y0 ) = 2y0
y

v
(x0 y0 ) = 2y0
x

v
(x0 y0 ) = 2x0
y

The Cauchy-Riemann conditions are satisfied. Thus f 1 (z0 ) exists and:

f 1 (z0 ) =

v
v
(x0 y0 ) + i
(x0 y0 )
x
x

2x0 + i2y0

2z0

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Exercise 3.7
a) Let f (z) = z

show that f 1 (z) does not exist for z 0

b) Let

z2
,z 0
z
f (z) =
0, z = 0

Show that Cauchy-Riemann conditions are satisfied but f 1 (0) does not exist.
c) Given f (z) = ez show that:

i) f (z) is analytic at any point z = z0

ii) f (z) is entire

d) Let f (z) = e z show that f (z) is not analytic anywhere.

Readings
1. Students should read the following chapters. Complete and check the exercises
given.
Functions of a Complex Variable Chapters 8 to 13 (p.p. 360 to 771) (numbered
p.388 to 799 in the PDF document) in Introduction to Methods of Applied
Mathematics Sean Mauch http://www.its.caltech.edu/sean

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X. Compiled list of all Key Concepts (Glossary)

Key Concepts

Rational number: This is a number that can be written in the form

n
where n and
m

m are integers with m 0 and 1 as the only common factor for n and m.

Irrational number: This is a number that cannot be written in the form , where
m
n and m are integers with m 0 . Thus, we have that the set of rational numbers is

and the set of irrational numbers C leading to the relation

= C
i.e. Every real number is either rational or irrational
Bounded below: Any set E of real numbers is said to be bounded below if there is
a real number q such that q x xE. In this case q is called a lower bound
for E.
Bounded above: Any set E of real numbers is said to be bounded above if there is
a real number p such that p x xE. In this case p is called an upper bound
for E.
Infimum: For any set E of real numbers, the largest of all real numbers q such that

q x xE. is called infimum of E written Inf E or is called greatest lower

bound written glb E.
Supremum: For any set E of real numbers the smallest of all real numbers p such
that p x xE is called the supremum of E written sup E or is called the least
upper bound of E written lub E.
Completeness axiom: This states as follows: Every non empty set E of real numbers
bounded above has supremum and if bounded below has infimum.

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Partition of an interval: Let a,b be an interval in and let

x0 , x1,.........., xn be such that a = x0 < x1 < x2 <......... < xn = b . Then the

set P = x0 , x1,.........., xn is called a partition of a, b and the class of

all partitions of a, b is denoted by a, b .
Mesh of a partition: let P be a partition of a, b . Then the number denoted

()

by p given by

()

p = max xi xi1
1 i n
where xi1, xi is a sub interval of a, b is called the mesh or norm of

P.

Finer Partition: Let P1 and P2 be any two partitions of a, b . Then P1 is

said to be finer or equivalently that P2 is coarser than P1 if every point of

P2 is a point of P1.
Lower and Upper Riemann Sums: Let f be a bounded real-valued function on

a, b and P be a partition of a, b .

Let xi = xi xi1 i =1,............, n

Let M = lub

{ f ( x) : x a,b }
m= glb { f ( x ) : x a,b }

{ f ( x) : x xi1, xi }
mi = gld { f ( x ) : x xi1, xi }
M i = lub

Clearly m mi M i M

i =1,............, n.

M i xi

i =1

and

mi xi

i =1

D en ote the s ums

) M i xi

by U p, f =

i =1

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and L p, f =
mi xi respectively. Then U p, f and L p, f
i
=1
called the upper and lower Riemann sums respectively. Clearly

L p, f U p, f

) are

p a,b .

Lower and Upper Riemann integrals: Let f : a,b be a bounded function. Then th
e lower Riemann integral of f is given by
b

a f ( x ) dx = lub { L ( p, f ) : p a,b }
and the upper Riemann integral of f is given by

a f ( x ) dx = glb { U ( p, f ) : p a,b }

Riemann integral of a function: Let f : a,b be a bounded real-valued function. Then f is said to be Riemann integrable if
b

a ( )

f x dx =

()

f x dx =

In this case the common value

the function f.

a f ( x ) dx.
b

a f ( x ) dx

is called the Riemann integral of

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Vector space: This is a non-empty set of V on which we have two arithmetic operations namely x, y x + y from VxV to V called addition and , x
x from RxV to V called multiplications by scalors such that the following are
satisfied.

) (

A1 x + y + z = x + y + z x, yz,e
A2 x + y = y + x x, y,
A3 an element oe such that o + x = x x
A4 For every

x ,y such that x + y = 0

( ) ( )
S2 ( + ) x = x + x , R,xe
S3 ( x + y ) = x+ y eR,x, ye
S1 x = , eR,xe

S4 1x = x xe

Here A stands for property on operation of addition and S stands for property
on operation of a scalar multiplication.

Vector valued function: This is a mapping r : R n that assigns a vector to each value
of a

Parameter t thus:

r t = r , t e,+...rn t en

e.g. position of an object in space as a function of time.

()

()

()

Continuity: A vector valued function is continuous at a point t = t if

() ( )

Lim r t = r t0

t to

This occurs iff the component functions are continous.

Differentiability: A vector-valued function is differentiable if

dr
dt =

exists.

lim

) ()

r t + t r t
t

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This occurs if the component functions are differentiable.

()

Gradient: For a differential scalar field. u x , the gradient of u is given by

u
u
e, ++
x
x n

u =

If the scalar field is lR 3 then we have;

u =

u u
u
i+
j+
k
x
x
x3

Divergence of a vector Field: for a vector field.

F x, y, z = M i + N j + Pk,

The divergence of F denoted by div F is given by

Div F = .F x, y, z =

Curl of a vector field: For a vector field

m n p
+
+
x y z

F x, y, z = Mi + N + Pk

Curl of F denoted by curl F x, y, z

Is given by curl F x, y, z = xF x, y, z

j+

kx
xi
2 y
y z
x Z
2x

2N

2M

Function of a complex variable: this is a function whose domain is the set of

complex number field and range is either or R for example f (z) = Z 2 where

z = x + iy

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Existence of limit: for a function f : limit of f2 is said to exist at say z0 if

given > 08 > 0 such that 0 < /z z0 / < 8 / f (z) L / <

Continuity: For a function f : continuity of f at z0 means for each

> o8 > 0 such that: /z z0 / < 8 / f (z) f (z0 )/ <

Differentiability: A function f : is said to be differentiable at z0

if limit z z0

f 1 (z0 ) =

f (z) f (z0 )
exists. In this case the limit above is denoted by
z z0

f (z) f (z0 )
z z0

Analytic function: A function f : is said to be analytic at a point z0 if f

is differentiable in some neighborhood of the point z0 . Thus f 1 (z) exists in

some neighborhood of z0

Entire function: A function f : is said to be entire if f is analytic at

every point in its domain

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XI. Compiled list of Compulsory Readings

Elias Zakon, Basic Concepts in Maths, Trillia Press.
Part 1, chapters 8 and 9.
Part 2, chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.
Wikipedia reference: Reimann Integrals.
For updates and links search for Reimann Integrals at www.wikipedia.org
Functions of a Complex Variable Chapters 8 to 13 (p.p. 360 to 771) (numbered
p.388 to 799 in the PDF document) in Introduction to Methods of Applied
Mathematics Sean Mauch http://www.its.caltech.edu/sean

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XII. Compiled List Of (Optional)

Multimedia Resources
Reading # 1: Wolfram MathWorld (visited 03.11.06)
Complete reference : http://mathworld.wolfram.com
Abstract : Wolfram MathWorld is a specialised on-line mathematical encyclopedia.
Rationale: It provides the most detailed references to any mathematical topic. Students should start by using the search facility for the module title. This will find a
major article. At any point students should search for key words that they need to
understand. The entry should be studied carefully and thoroughly.

Reading # 2: Wikipedia (visited 03.11.06)

Complete reference : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki
Abstract : Wikipedia is an on-line encyclopedia. It is written by its own readers.
It is extremely up-to-date as entries are contunally revised. Also, it has proved to be
extremely accurate. The mathematics entries are very detailed.
Rationale: Students should use wikipedia in the same way as MathWorld. However,
the entries may be shorter and a little easier to use in the first instance. Thy will,
however, not be so detailed.

Reading # 3: MacTutor History of Mathematics (visited 03.11.06)

Complete reference : http://www-history.mcs.standrews.ac.uk/Indexes
Abstract : The MacTutor Archive is the most comprehensive history of mathematics
on the internet. The resources are organsied by historical characters and by historical
themes.
Rationale: Students should search the MacTutor archive for key words in the topics
they are studying (or by the module title itself). It is important to get an overview
of where the mathematics being studied fits in to the hostory of mathematics. When
the student completes the course and is teaching high school mathematics, the characters in the history of mathematics will bring the subject to life for their students.
Particularly, the role of women in the history of mathematics should be studied to
help students understand the difficulties women have faced while still making an
important contribution.. Equally, the role of the African continent should be studied
to share with students in schools: notably the earliest number counting devices (e.g.
the Ishango bone) and the role of Egyptian mathematics should be studied.

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XIII. Synthesis of the Module

We note that having gone through this module you should now be fully equipped with
the knoweldege of the concepts involved in the following contents:
In unit 1 the basic concepts are those of the structure of the real number system as
constituted by both rational and irrational numbers leading to a discussion of bounded
sets of real numbers. We also expect that you have had a good grasp of properties
of functions defined on the set of real numbers. These properties include continuity,
differentiability and integrability leading to the concept of the Riemann Integral.
In unit 3 the structure of a vector space is essential in the sense that it stresses the
use of arithmetic operations together with vector operations before getting into the
calculus of vecor valued functions. In the calculus, we first looked at the differentiability in which the concepts of divergence and curl are prominent because of their
applications in various fields. We then come to types of integration including double
and triple integrals leading to theorems like Greens, Stokes etc.
Finally in unit 3 we have gone through calculus of functions of complex variables in
which cincepts of continuity, differentiability and analyticity should now be clear.
The integration of such functions using various techniques is well exposed before
completing the unit with a coverage on types of power series such as Taylors,
Mclaurins etc.

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XIV. Summative Evaluation

Final Assessment
Q1. Given that a and b are rational numbers, show that

T = a bs is irrational hence show that

2 +1

2 1

is also irrational.

Q2. a) State the completeness axion

b) Let be a closed and bounded subject of R. Show that Sup and Inf
belong to .

( )

Q3. Let xu be a sequence of real numbers. Show that if xn x then xn x

is the converse true?

Justify your answer.

1
,x f o
x
Show that in the , definition of continuity of f at the point xo = 1, the values

()

Q4. Let f : R R be defined by f x =

lf

= 2

and =

1
will do.
3

Q5. Show that the function f defined by

()

f x = 1, if x is irrational
-1, if x is irrational

is not Riemann integrable

Q6. Show that:

lim z
does not exist.
zo z

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Q7. Give the definition of an analytic function of a complex variable. Show that

f (2) = ez is not analytic anywhere.

Q8. By parameterising the complex number z evaluate:

c 2dz where

c is circle

within centre origin and radius R . Evaluate the same integral if C is any other
circle which does not include the origin in its interior nor boundary. State any
results you use.
Q9. Let r (t) be the position of a particle moving at constant speed.

(a) Show that the acceleration of the particle is orthogonal to the velocity
of the object.

(b) For the vector valued function F (x, y, z) = x 2 i + y2 j zk find F at the

point (2, 1,1)

Q10. It is known that a vector field F is called divergence free field if divF = 0
show that the vector field F (x, y, z) = x 3 y2 zi + x 2 z j + x 2 yk is not divergence
free unless x = 0 or y = 0 or z = 0

It is also known that a vector F is conservative if Curl F =0. Show that the sector
field
F (x, y, z) = zxyi+(x2+z2) i+2zyk is conservative

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Final assessment: Solutions

Q1. Assume t=a+bs is rational. Then we have that

bs = (a t)

s=

(a t) = t a
b

ta

Since the set of rational numbers is closed under addition and multiplication
.
b
But s is irrational. This is a contradiction. Hence it is irrational

Now

2 +1
=
2 1

(
(

)(
2 1) (
2 +1

)
2 + 1)
2 +1

2 + 2 + 2 +1
2 + 2 2 1
3+ 2 2
= 3+ 2 2
1

Since 3 and 2 are rational and

is irrational. Hence

2 is irrational we have by the result that 3 + 2 2

2 +1
is irrational
2 1

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Completeness axiom
Q2 a) Every set of real numbers bounded above has the least upper bound while
every set of real numbers bounded below has the greatest lower bound.

b) Let b=sin p E and q=InfE. Then for each E >0, b-E is not an upper bound
for E

This b' such that b p b1 p b . This is equivalent to saying that every nbl

( )

N b, of b has at least one point of . Since is closed b = Sup

is

closed b = Sup .
Similarly for each o q+ is not a lower bound of . Thus q' such
that q p q1 p q+ . This implies q is a limit point of . Now since is closed

q = inf .
We first of all note that xn x

c xn x p n f M

Hence xn x
However the converse is not true in general as the following counter example
shows.

Counter example
Consider the squence

1 1
xn
1 1

if n is odd
if n is even

Then xn = 1

( )

But xn does not converse in R since it oscillates between 1 and 1.

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Q4. Given

()

f x =

1
,x f o
x
we show that f is continuous at xo = 1 .
1
we have.
2

Given in particular that =

()

()

f x f 1 p

1
1
1 p
x
2

1 x 1
p
x
2

x 1 p

x 1 p

Now take S =

( x 1) p 1
1x1

x 1
1x1

1

2
x
2

x
for x f o
2

x
1
1
then x 1 p 1 p
2,
x
2

But since x is any positive number in particular let x =

x 1 p =

1
1
1
1 1 p
3
x
2

2
. Then we have
3

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{()

( ) }=1

{ ()

Q5. Let M i = lub f x : x xi , xi

M i = glb f x : x xi 1 , xi

Then U p, f =

) }=1

xi b a p o

i =1

in

L p, f = mixi = 1 xi
b

i =1

= 1

( b a ) p o
b

fdx = 1( b a ) p o p

fd = b a

Thus

Hence f is not Riemann integrable.

()

Q6. Let f z =

z
= u + iv
z

( x iy)
=

x2 + y2

x2 y2
2xy
+i 2
2
2
x +y
x + y2

x2 y2
U x, y = 2
x + y2

V x, y =

( )

( )

2xy
x2 + y2

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x2
U x,o = lim 2 = 1
Now lim
x
x o

( )

y2
limU o, y = 2 = 1
y
y o

( )

Hence the limit doest not exist.

()

()

Q7. A function f z of a complex variable is said to be analytic at Z o if f z is

differentiable at every Z in some nbl of Z o .

( )

Given f Z = ez

()

f z = ex iy

= ex cos y iSiny

Let U = ex cos y, V = ex Siny

u
V
= ex cos y
= ex Siny
x
x
u
V
= ex Siny
= ex cos y
y
2y

u v

y y

and

u v

y x

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Therefore Canchy Reimman conditions are not certified unless cosy=o y

=+

+2n
2

()

But f z not differentiable in any nbl of a point on their line y = +

2
Hence f is not analytic anywhere.

+ 2n

Q8. We first note that the contour is a circle

(R Cost, Rsint)

x = R cost
Thus
t [ o, 2 ]
y = R sin t
= + iy = Reit
1
dz =
2
0
=

I
i Reit dt
it
Re

idt

it
Of Cauchy-Goursat which says that if f (2) is analytical and inside a simple closed
contour c then

f (z)dz = 0

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9. a) If r (t) has constant speed then r 1t1 = c . Since acceleration is orthogonal

to
the velocity we have:

r 1 (t).r 1 ct) = 0

i.e.

i.e r 1 (t).r 1 ct1 = c 2

r 1 (t).r 1 (t) = c

Differentiating gives r 1 (t).r 1 (t) + r 1 (t) = 0 i.e. r 1 (t).r 1 (t) = 0 Hence acceleration
is orthogonal to velocity.

b)

F 9x, y, z) = x 2 i + 2y2 j zk
F = 2xi + 4yi k
At the point (2, 1,1) we have F = 4i 4 j k
Given:

F (x, y, z) = x 3 y2 zi + x 2 zj + x 2 yk
Given
3 2
2
2
divF =
(x y z) + (x 2 2) + (x 2 y)
x
2y
2z
= 3x 2 y2 z 0 unless either x = 0 , y = 0 or z = 0 .

Hence F (x, y, z) is divergence free.

10. a)

b) Given F (x, y, z) = 2xyi + (x 2 + z2 ) j + 2zyr we have:

Curl F (x, y, z) = xF (x, y, z)

x
xy

y
x 2 + z2

z
zy

i
y
z
x 2 + z2 2zy

x
z
xyzy

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x
x
= 2xy x 2 + z2

= (2z 2z)i (0 0) j + (2x + 2x)k

=00+0=0

Hence F (x, y, z) is conservative.

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XV. References
Larson Hostetler, Edwards, Calculus with analytic geometry, Houghton Mifflin
Company New York 1988.

XVI. Main Author of the Module

The author of this module on Basic Mathematics was born in 1953 and went through
the full formal education in Kenya. In particular he went to University of Nairobi
from 1974 where he obtained Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degree in 1977. A Master
of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Pure Mathematics in 1979 and a Doctor of Philosophy
(P.HD) degree in 1983. He specialized in the branch of Analysis and has been teaching at the University of Nairobi since 1980 where he rose through the ranks up to
an Associate Professor of Pure Mathematics.
He has over the years participated in workshop on development of study materials
for Open and Distance learning program for both science and arts students in which
he has written books on Real Analysis, Topology and Measure Theory.

Address
Prof. Jairus M. Khalagai
School of Mathematics
University of Nairobi
P. O. Box 30197 00100
Nairobi KENYA
Email: khalagai@uonbi.ac.ke