SNGS
SNGS
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION ORDINARY LEVEL
2 hours
Additional Materials: Answer Paper
Write your name, class, and register number on all the work you hand in.
Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper.
You may use a pencil for any diagrams or graphs.
Do not use paper clips, highlighters, glue, or correction fluid.
At the end of the examination, staple all your work together with this cover sheet.
The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
The total number of marks for this paper is 80.
Q1 Q6 Q11
Q2 Q7 Q12
Q3 Q8 Q13
Q4 Q9 80
Q5 Q10
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Mathematical Formulae
1. ALGEBRA
Quadratic Equation
Binomial Theorem
n n n
(a + b) n = a n + a n−1b + a n− 2 b2 + ... + a n− r br + ... + bn ,
1 2 r
n n! n( n − 1)........( n − r + 1)
where n is a positive integer and = =
r (n − r)! r! r!
2. TRIGONOMETRY
Identities
sin2 A + cos2 A = 1.
sec2 A = 1 + tan2 A.
cosec2 A = 1 + cot2 A.
sin ( A ± B ) = sin A cos B ± cos A sin B
cos( A ± B ) = cos A cos B m sin A sin B
tan A ± tan B
tan( A ± B ) =
1 m tan A tan B
sin 2 A = 2 sin A cos A
cos 2 A = cos A − sin 2 A = 2 cos 2 A − 1 = 1 − 2 sin 2 A
2
2 tan A
tan 2 A =
1 − tan 2 A
1 1
sin A + sin B = 2 sin ( A + B ) cos ( A − B )
2 2
1 1
sin A − sin B = 2 cos ( A + B ) sin ( A − B )
2 2
1 1
cos A + cos B = 2 cos ( A + B ) cos ( A − B )
2 2
1 1
cos A − cos B = −2 sin ( A + B ) sin ( A − B )
2 2
Formulae for ∆ABC
a b c
= =
sin A sin B sin C
a 2 = b2 + c 2 − 2bc cos A
1
∆= bc sin A
2
1
2 The equation of a curve is y = 3x3 − , x ≠ 0.
9x
(i) Show that the curve has no turning points. [2]
(ii) Find the minimum gradient of the curve. [3]
d
4 (i) Find ( x sin 3 x ) . [2]
dx
π
(ii) Hence find the exact value of ∫ 06 x cos 3x dx . [4]
3 4 − 2 5
7 It is given that A = and B = .
1 2 0 3
(b) ( )
Solve the equation lg 4 x − 24 − x lg 2 = 1 . [5]
8
11 (i) Express in partial fractions. [4]
(3x − 1)2 ( x + 1)
3 8
(ii) Hence evaluate ∫1 (3x − 1)2 (x + 1) dx , giving your answer
in the form a ln 2 + b . [4]
d2y
12 A curve is such that = 2 x − 4 . The equation of the normal at the point
dx 2
where the curve crosses the y-axis is 3 y + x + 4 = 0 , and the curve has a maximum
point on the x-axis. Find the equation of the curve. [8]
13 In the diagram, AB and AC are diameters of the semi-circles ABDF and ABCE
respectively.
The line CE touches the semi-circle ABDF at D.
The line AE cuts the semi-circle ABDF at F.
Show that
(a) ∠ADE + ∠BAD = 90º, [3]
(b) AC × BD = AD × CD , [3]
AD 2
(c) = AE + FE . [3]
AE
E
D
A C
B
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION ORDINARY LEVEL
2 hours 30 minute
Additional Materials: Answer Paper
Graph paper (1 sheet)
Write your name, class, and register number on all the work you hand in.
Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper.
You may use a pencil for any diagrams or graphs.
Do not use paper clips, highlighters, glue, or correction fluid.
At the end of the examination, staple all your work together with this cover sheet.
The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
The total number of marks for this paper is 100.
Q1 Q5 Q9
Q2 Q6 Q10
Q3 Q7 Q11
Q4 Q8 100
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Mathematical Formulae
1. ALGEBRA
Quadratic Equation
Binomial Theorem
n n n
(a + b) n = a n + a n−1b + a n− 2 b2 + ... + a n− r br + ... + bn ,
1 2 r
n n! n( n − 1)........( n − r + 1)
where n is a positive integer and = =
r (n − r)! r! r!
2. TRIGONOMETRY
Identities
sin2 A + cos2 A = 1.
sec2 A = 1 + tan2 A.
cosec2 A = 1 + cot2 A.
sin ( A ± B ) = sin A cos B ± cos A sin B
cos( A ± B ) = cos A cos B m sin A sin B
tan A ± tan B
tan( A ± B ) =
1 m tan A tan B
sin 2 A = 2 sin A cos A
cos 2 A = cos A − sin 2 A = 2 cos 2 A − 1 = 1 − 2 sin 2 A
2
2 tan A
tan 2 A =
1 − tan 2 A
1 1
sin A + sin B = 2 sin ( A + B ) cos ( A − B )
2 2
1 1
sin A − sin B = 2 cos ( A + B ) sin ( A − B )
2 2
1 1
cos A + cos B = 2 cos ( A + B ) cos ( A − B )
2 2
1 1
cos A − cos B = −2 sin ( A + B ) sin ( A − B )
2 2
Formulae for ∆ABC
a b c
= =
sin A sin B sin C
a 2 = b2 + c 2 − 2bc cos A
1
∆= bc sin A
2
9
k
2 (a) In the binomial expansion of 4 x 2 + , where k is a constant,
x
the term independent of x is 84. Find the value of k. [4]
3 The diagram shows the cross-section of a hollow cone of height h cm and base
radius r cm, and a solid cylinder of radius 3 cm and height 4 cm. Both stand on
a horizontal surface with the cylinder inside the cone.
The upper circular edge of the cylinder is in contact with the cone.
(i) Express h in terms of r, and hence show that the volume, V cm3, of the
4πr 3
cone is given by V = . [3]
3(r − 3)
(ii) Given that r and h can vary, find the value of r for which V has a stationary
value and determine whether this value of V is a maximum or a minimum. [5]
h cm
4 cm
r cm 3 cm
4 The population, P, of a certain kind of bacteria in a test tube increases with time,
t hours. Measured values of P and t are recorded in the table below. It is known
that one value of P has been incorrectly recorded.
Number of hours, t 1 2 3 4 5 6
Population, P 25 27 30 33 36 44
It is also known that P and t are related by the equation P = ab t , where a and b
are constants.
(i) Plot lg P against t for the given data and draw a straight line graph. [3]
(ii) Identify the value of P which has been incorrectly recorded and
estimate the correct value of P to replace it. [1]
(iii) Use your graph to estimate the value of a and of b. [4]
5 The diagram shows a quadrilateral ABCD. CD passes through the origin and
is perpendicular to AD. AB is parallel to the x-axis. The point A is (− 2, 4) .
(i) Given that the gradient of AD is 2, find the x-coordinate of D. [4]
(ii) Given that the x-coordinate of C is 4 and the area of ∆OBC is
17 square units, find the coordinates of B. [3]
(iii) Given that E is a point on the x-axis such that E is equidistant
from B and C, find the coordinates of E. [2]
A (−2, 4)
B
D
x
O
a+ b
equation x 90 = x 5 + 40 is . [4]
17
7 (a) A circle, whose centre C is above the x-axis, has two equal chords
of length 16 units. The chords are 12 units apart from each other.
(i) Find the radius of the circle. [1]
It is given that x = 7 and y = – 6 are tangents to the circle.
(ii) Find the possible equations of the circle. [3]
8 In the diagram, XY is a straight road. AB, BC, CD are straight paths in a garden.
AB = 6 m, BC = 8 m, ∠ABC = ∠CDA = 90°, and ∠XAB = θ , where 0° < θ < 90° .
8m
6m
X A D Y
9 (a) Solve the equation cos 3θ + cos θ = sin 2θ for 0° ≤ θ ≤ 360° . [4]
tan 2 x
(b) Prove that ≡ tan x . [3]
1 + sec 2 x
Hence
tan 2 x
(i) solve the equation = − 2 sin x for − π ≤ x ≤ π , [3]
1 + sec 2 x
π
tan 2 2 x
(ii) find the exact value of ∫− π6 (1 + sec 2 x )2
6 dx . [3]
10 A particle P moves in a straight line, so that, t seconds after leaving a fixed point O,
1
− t
its velocity, v m/s, is given by v = 20e 2 − 10 .
(i) Find the initial acceleration. [2]
(ii) Show that the particle comes to instantaneous rest when t = ln 4 . [1]
(iii) Find the average speed of the particle for the first 4 seconds. [4]
A second particle, Q, starts moving at the same time as P, and travels in the same
direction along the same straight line as P.
The displacement, s metres, of particle Q from the fixed point O at time t seconds,
− t
1
is given by s = 201 − 2e 2 .
(iv) Show that the two particles meet when t = 2. [1]
(v) Find the total distance travelled by Q in the first 2 seconds. [2]
(vi) State the value which s approaches as t becomes very large. [1]
6
11 The diagram shows part of the curve y = − 1 . The curve meets the x-axis
3x + 9
at A and the y-axis at B. AP is a tangent to the curve. PB is parallel to the x-axis.
R is a point on the curve whose x-coordinate is 12.
(i) Find the equation of the tangent AP. [5]
(ii) Find the area of the shaded region. [8]
P B
12
0 A x
R
5 x < 0 or x > 2
6 (i)
(ii) k = 0 or 9 < k ≤ 16
0 9
7
1 1
8 (i) –1
(ii) –1 or 1 ± 3
3
9 (a)
p
(b) 3.58
10 (i) 3
1
(ii) a = 1 , b = –1
2
2π
(iii) , − 4
3
(iv)
2013 SNGS AM Prelim Paper 2 Answers
21
1 x2 + x+9 = 0
8
1
2 (a) k=
2
(b) n=9
4 (ii) Incorrect P = 44
Correct P = 40
(iii) a = 22.9 , b = 1.10
5 (i) –3.2
(ii) (9, 4)
(iii) (7.7, 0)
6 (a) 18
(b) a = 12 and b = 8
7 (a)(i) 10 units
(a)(ii) (x + 3)2 + ( y − 4)2 = 100
(x − 17 )2 + ( y − 4)2 = 100
(b) y = −x + 4
1 3
11 (i) y=− x+
24 8
(ii) 6.17 sq. units