How to Use Virtual Calculator for GATE

Nov 26, 2021

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Features of GATE 2022 Virtual Calculator

Tips for using the GATE Virtual Calculator effectively

Don’ts of GATE Virtual Calculator

Types of Calculations that can be done on GATE Virtual Calculator

Example of Few Calculations using GATE Virtual Calculator

Features of GATE 2022 Virtual Calculator

The prominent features of the GATE 2022 Virtual Calculator are listed below:

To facilitate simple calculations/operations, there are numeric keys on the right-hand side of the Virtual Calculator.

For performing scientific functions and operations, the keys are placed on the left side of the Virtual Calculator.

All the function keys are grouped together.
The hyperbolic functions are at the top-left portion of the function palette.

Their Inverse functions will be placed below them. For instance, sininv will be provided below sin on the calculator.
GATE aspirants will see the two display boxes at the top of the virtual calculator.
While the top box will show the operations performed; the second box will show their results.

Also read: GATE 2022 Important Topics- Mechanical Engineering

Tips for using the GATE Virtual Calculator effectively

Before starting a new calculation, make sure to press [C].
To save crucial time during calculations, use the predefined operations.
For lengthy calculations, use the following memory keys:

[M+] - Used for adding the memory to the number on the display.

[M-] - Used for subtracting the number from the memory value on the display.

[MR] - Used for reading the number from memory.

To avoid wrong calculations for the complex operators, always use brackets.

While using the GATE Virtual Calculator, there are a few things that you must avoid. Read further to learn about them.

Don’ts of GATE Virtual Calculator

Don’t leave parentheses unbalanced while using the virtual calculator.
Do not perform multiple operations together.
Change the angle unit before starting a calculation.

Types of Calculations that can be done on GATE Virtual Calculator

Aspirants can perform the below-listed calculations on the GATE Virtual Calculator:

Arithmetic Problems
Trigonometry Problems
Log Function Problems
Root Values
Square Roots
Cube Roots or Cube Values
Exponential Values
Factorial Values
10x Values

Example of Few Calculations using GATE Virtual Calculator

Arithmetic Calculations	For calculating 76+87x69 candidates should enter 76, +,87,*,69, =
Function Value	For calculating 4 + log (50) x 15 candidates should enter 50, log, *, 15, +, 4, =
Sin, cos, and tan Calculations	For calculating sin(45) or cos(45) or tan(45), candidates should enter 45, sin, or cos or tan.

However, aspirants can’t perform fractional calculations, quadratic equations, or matrix operations with the GATE Virtual calculator.

You can easily download the GATE Virtual Calculator application on your mobile phone from the PlayStore (Only for Android users).

iOS/Apple users can easily make a web app by visiting https://www.tcsion.com/OnlineAssessment/ScientificCalculator/Calculator.html on the Safari browser and using the “Add to homescreen” option available in the share section of the browser as shown below.

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Raminder Singh

Raminder is a Content Manager at PrepLadder. He has worked in several aspects of the education industry throughout his career and has assisted numerous candidates in cracking major competitive exams.