Question 1

How to use the GATE Virtual Calculator?

Accepted Answer

You can use this Calculator with the easy-to-understand steps present in the detailed tutorial in this Calculator Video: “How to use GATE virtual calculator?”

Question 2

Can applicants take a calculator in the GATE exam hall?

Accepted Answer

Applicants cannot take physical calculators inside the GATE exam hall. However, the students can use the virtual calculator or scientific calculator in the GATE exam hall.

Question 3

Can I calculate trigonometric functions on the virtual calculator?

Accepted Answer

Yes. There are separate tabs for the trigonometric functions such as sin, cos, and tan. In addition, similar keys are available for other trigonometric functions such as inverse and hyperbolic functions.

Question 4

Can I perform the matrix operations on the GATE virtual calculator?

Accepted Answer

Unlike the real calculator, there is no specified procedure for matrix calculations. The exam takers need to perform the matrix operations manually in case of the GATE examination.

Question 5

How do you perform the power function in the GATE virtual calculator?

Accepted Answer

If you want to perform the power function in GATE virtual calculator, you can enter the options such as x^y or 10^x.

Question 6

How to calculate the Factorial (n!) on GATE virtual calculator?

Accepted Answer

You can calculate Factorial (n!) with ease with a few important keys. For instance, if you want to evaluate the factorial of 6*(7-1) you need to enter certain keys in the GATE virtual calculator in the sequence 6, n!, *, 7, -, 1, and =.

Question 7

How to convert polar to rectangular coordinates and vice-versa in GATE virtual calculator?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, there is no direct conversion tab for rectangular to polar or vice versa. Exam takers will have to use the basic mathematical formulae to perform calculations up to a certain extent. After this, they may use the calculator for further simplification.

Question 8

How can I calculate antilog on GATE virtual calculator?

Accepted Answer

If one wants to calculate the antilog on this calculator, he can either use e^x or 10^x options to calculate the same.

Question 9

How to convert degrees to minutes and vice versa?

Accepted Answer

There is no particular function for the conversion of the degree to the minute and vice versa. However, a student can perform such calculations using normal mathematical formulae.

Question 10

Is there any way to calculate in one single go on the virtual calculator as writing the intermediate values on rough sheets takes time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, writing intermediate values on rough sheets is time-consuming for aspirants attempting competitive exams such as GATE 2024. Therefore, experts recommend that it is always better to solve the calculations in one single go. The best way to perform this is to use brackets wherever necessary and solve them. A student can refer to the calculator’s top bar to check whether the value and command entered are correct or not. You can find the quick hacks and tips in the video mentioned below.

Question 11

Are there any specific uses of MS, MR, and MC buttons on the GATE Virtual Calculator?

Accepted Answer

Yes. An exam taker can use the MC Key to clear the memory of the virtual calculator to perform new calculations. MS and MR functions are beneficial to store and read the number from the virtual calculator’s memory, respectively. You can use the M+ to add memory to the number seen on the scientific calculator’s memory.

Question 12

What is the alternative for SHIFT or INV keys in GATE virtual calculator?

Accepted Answer

If you are trying to find out the alternative keys for the SHIFT or INV keys, you must take note that inverse keys possess different keys for the respective functions.

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