Question Bank MCQ • 1 Mark Section 1: Mathematical Physics Complex analysis

QB_PH_001: Complex analysis

Question Statement

By the Residue Theorem, what is the value of the contour integral $\oint_{|z| = 2} \frac{1}{z - 1}\, dz$ oriented counter-clockwise?
(A) 2\pi i
(B) 0
(C) \pi i
(D) -2\pi i
Correct Answer
A
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Step-by-Step KaTeX Derivation & Detailed Explanation

### 5-Stage Derivation & Analytical Solution: 1. **Stage 1: Governing Concept & Domain Context:** * This question evaluates **Fundamentals of Complex analysis** under *Complex analysis* in GATE PH. 2. **Stage 2: Mathematical Derivation:** * $\oint_{|z|=2} \frac{dz}{z-1} = 2\pi i \text{Res}(f, 1) = 2\pi i (1) = 2\pi i$. Option A is correct. 3. **Stage 3: Distractor Elimination Forensics:** * The evaluated correct answer is derived using standard physical equations. * Distractor values correspond to typical unit conversion omissions or inverted formulas. 4. **Stage 4: Common Student Trap:** * *Trap:* Evaluating the integral as zero assuming Cauchy's Integral Theorem without checking if poles lie inside the contour. *Reference: George B. Arfken, Hans J. Weber, Mathematical Methods for Physicists (Academic Press).*
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