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Cambridge Assessment International Education

Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level

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NAME

CENTRE CANDIDATE
*8809618584*

NUMBER NUMBER

MATHEMATICS 9709/12
Paper 1 Pure Mathematics 1 (P1) February/March 2019
1 hour 45 minutes
Candidates answer on the Question Paper.
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Answer all the questions in the space provided. If additional space is required, you should use the lined page
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Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 significant figures, or 1 decimal place in the case of angles in
degrees, unless a different level of accuracy is specified in the question.
The use of an electronic calculator is expected, where appropriate.
You are reminded of the need for clear presentation in your answers.

At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together.
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1 The coefficient of x3 in the expansion of 1 − px5 is −2160. Find the value of the constant p. [3]

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2 A curve with equation y = f x passes through the points 0, 2 and 3, −1. It is given that
f ′ x = kx2 − 2x, where k is a constant. Find the value of k. [5]

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C

7 8

Y X
A B

In the diagram, CXD is a semicircle of radius 7 cm with centre A and diameter CD. The straight line
YABX is perpendicular to CD, and the arc CYD is part of a circle with centre B and radius 8 cm. Find
the total area of the region enclosed by the two arcs. [6]

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4 A curve has equation y = 2x − 1−1 + 2x.

dy d2 y
(i) Find and 2 . [3]
dx dx

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(ii) Find the x-coordinates of the stationary points and, showing all necessary working, determine
the nature of each stationary point. [4]

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5 Two vectors, u and v, are such that

` a ` a
q 8
u= 2 and v= q−1 ,
6 q2 − 7
where q is a constant.

(i) Find the values of q for which u is perpendicular to v. [3]

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(ii) Find the angle between u and v when q = 0. [4]

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6 (i) The first and second terms of a geometric progression are p and 2p respectively, where p is a
positive constant. The sum of the first n terms is greater than 1000p. Show that 2n > 1001. [2]

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(ii) In another case, p and 2p are the first and second terms respectively of an arithmetic progression.
The nth term is 336 and the sum of the first n terms is 7224. Write down two equations in n and
p and hence find the values of n and p. [5]

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7 (a) Solve the equation 3 sin2 21 + 8 cos 21 = 0 for 0Å ≤ 1 ≤ 180Å. [5]

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(b)
y

y = a + tan bx
ï3

x
− 16 0 O

The diagram shows part of the graph of y = a + tan bx, where x is measured in radians and a and

b are constants. The curve intersects the x-axis at − 16 0 , 0 and the y-axis at 0, ï3. Find the
values of a and b. [3]

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8 (i) Express x2 − 4x + 7 in the form x + a2 + b. [2]

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The function f is defined by f x = x2 − 4x + 7 for x < k, where k is a constant.

(ii) State the largest value of k for which f is a decreasing function. [1]

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The value of k is now given to be 1.

(iii) Find an expression for f −1 x and state the domain of f −1 . [3]

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(iv) The function g is defined by g x = for x > 1. Find an expression for gf x and state the
x−1
range of gf. [4]

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y
y= x3 + x2
P

x
O 3

The diagram shows part of the curve with equation y = x3 + x2 . The shaded region is bounded by
the curve, the x-axis and the line x = 3.

(i) Find, showing all necessary working, the volume obtained when the shaded region is rotated
through 360Å about the x-axis. [4]

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(ii) P is the point on the curve with x-coordinate 3. Find the y-coordinate of the point where the
normal to the curve at P crosses the y-axis. [6]

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y

1
y = 4x 2

x
O

1
The diagram shows the curve with equation y = 4x 2 .

(i) The straight line with equation y = x + 3 intersects the curve at points A and B. Find the length
of AB. [6]

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(ii) The tangent to the curve at a point T is parallel to AB. Find the coordinates of T . [3]

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(iii) Find the coordinates of the point of intersection of the normal to the curve at T with the line AB.
[3]

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1 Solve the equation sec2 1 + tan2 1 = 5 tan 1 + 4 for 0Å < 1 < 180Å. Show all necessary working. [4]

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2 Given that x satisfies the equation 2x + 3 = 2x − 1, find the value of
4x − 3 − 6x . [4]

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ln y

6, 6.585

1, 2.835

x
O

The variables x and y satisfy the equation y = Ae px+p , where A and p are constants. The graph of
ln y against x is a straight line passing through the points 1, 2.835 and 6, 6.585, as shown in the
diagram. Find the values of A and p. [5]

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4 (i) Find the quotient when 4x3 + 8x2 + 11x + 9 is divided by 2x + 1, and show that the remainder
is 5. [3]

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(ii) Show that the equation 4x3 + 8x2 + 11x + 4 = 0 has exactly one real root. [3]

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The equation of a curve is y =

e 2x
4x + 1
5 and the point P on the curve has y-coordinate 10.

(i) Show that the x-coordinate of P satisfies the equation x = 12 ln 40x + 10. [2]

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(ii) Use the iterative formula xn+1 = 12 ln 40xn + 10 with x1 = 2.3 to find the x-coordinate of P correct
to 4 significant figures. Give the result of each iteration to 6 significant figures. [3]

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(iii) Find the gradient of the curve at P, giving the answer correct to 3 significant figures. [4]

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4@ A
(a) Show that Ô + dx = ln 48.
2 2
x 2x + 1
6 [5]
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(b) Find Ó sin 2x cot x + 2 cosec x dx. [6]

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7 The parametric equations of a curve are

x = 2t − sin 2t, y = 5t + cos 2t,
for 0 ≤ t ≤ 12 0. At the point P on the curve, the gradient of the curve is 2.

(i) Show that the value of the parameter at P satisfies the equation 2 sin 2t − 4 cos 2t = 1. [4]

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(ii) By first expressing 2 sin 2t − 4 cos 2t in the form R sin 2t − !, where R > 0 and 0 < ! < 12 0, find
the coordinates of P. Give each coordinate correct to 3 significant figures. [7]

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MATHEMATICS 9709/32
Paper 3 Pure Mathematics 3 (P3) February/March 2019
1 hour 45 minutes
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1 (i) Show that the equation log10 x − 4 = 2 − log10 x can be written as a quadratic equation in x. [3]

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(ii) Hence solve the equation log10 x − 4 = 2 − log10 x, giving your answer correct to 3 significant
figures. [2]

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2 The sequence of values given by the iterative formula

2x6n + 12xn
xn+1 = ,
3x5n + 8

with initial value x1 = 2, converges to !.

(i) Use the formula to calculate ! correct to 4 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to
6 decimal places. [3]

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(ii) State an equation satisfied by ! and hence find the exact value of !. [2]

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3 (i) Given that sin 1 + 45Å + 2 cos 1 + 60Å = 3 cos 1, find the exact value of tan 1 in a form involving
surds. You need not simplify your answer. [4]

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(ii) Hence solve the equation sin 1 + 45Å + 2 cos 1 + 60Å = 3 cos 1 for 0Å < 1 < 360Å. [2]

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4
− 32
4 Show that Ó x ln x dx = 2 − ln 4. [5]
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5 The variables x and y satisfy the relation sin y = tan x, where − 12 0 < y < 12 0. Show that

dy 1
= . [5]
dx cos x cos 2x

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6 The variables x and y satisfy the differential equation

= ky3 e−x ,
dy
dx

where k is a constant. It is given that y = 1 when x = 0, and that y = e when x = 1. Solve the
differential equation, obtaining an expression for y in terms of x. [7]

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7 (a) Showing all working and without using a calculator, solve the equation

1 + iz2 − 4 + 3iz + 5 + i = 0.
Give your answers in the form x + iy, where x and y are real. [6]

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(b) The complex number u is given by

u = −1 − i.
On a sketch of an Argand diagram show the point representing u. Shade the region whose points
represent complex numbers satisfying the inequalities z < z − 2i and 14 0 < arg z − u < 12 0 .
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12 + 12x − 4x2
8 Let f x = .
2 + x 3 − 2x

(i) Express f x in partial fractions. [5]

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(ii) Hence obtain the expansion of f x in ascending powers of x, up to and including the term in x2 .
[5]

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9 Two planes have equations 2x + 3y − z = 1 and x − 2y + z = 3.

(i) Find the acute angle between the planes. [4]

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(ii) Find a vector equation for the line of intersection of the planes. [6]

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y

x
O 1
20

The diagram shows the curve y = sin3 x cos x for 0 ≤ x ≤ 12 0 , and its maximum point M .

(i) Using the substitution u = cos x, find by integration the exact area of the shaded region bounded
by the curve and the x-axis. [6]

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(ii) Showing all your working, find the x-coordinate of M , giving your answer correct to 3 decimal
places. [6]

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CANDIDATE
NAME

CENTRE CANDIDATE
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NUMBER NUMBER

MATHEMATICS 9709/42
Paper 4 Mechanics 1 (M1) February/March 2019
1 hour 15 minutes
Candidates answer on the Question Paper.
Additional Materials: List of Formulae (MF9)

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Answer all the questions in the space provided. If additional space is required, you should use the lined page
at the end of this booklet. The question number(s) must be clearly shown.
Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 significant figures, or 1 decimal place in the case of angles in
degrees, unless a different level of accuracy is specified in the question.
Where a numerical value for the acceleration due to gravity is needed, use 10 m s−2 .
The use of an electronic calculator is expected, where appropriate.
You are reminded of the need for clear presentation in your answers.

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2.5 N

15Å
P

A small ring P of mass 0.03 kg is threaded on a rough vertical rod. A light inextensible string is
attached to the ring and is pulled upwards at an angle of 15Å to the horizontal. The tension in the
string is 2.5 N (see diagram). The ring is in limiting equilibrium and on the point of sliding up the
rod. Find the coefficient of friction between the ring and the rod. [4]

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2 A particle is projected vertically upwards with speed 30 m s−1 from a point on horizontal ground.

(i) Show that the maximum height above the ground reached by the particle is 45 m. [2]

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(ii) Find the time that it takes for the particle to reach a height of 33.75 m above the ground for the
first time. Find also the speed of the particle at this time. [4]

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FN

!Å
P
20Å 5N

15 N

25 N

Four coplanar forces of magnitudes F N, 5 N, 25 N and 15 N are acting at a point P in the directions
shown in the diagram. Given that the forces are in equilibrium, find the values of F and !. [6]

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4 A car of mass 1500 kg is pulling a trailer of mass 300 kg along a straight horizontal road at a constant
speed of 20 m s−1 . The system of the car and trailer is modelled as two particles, connected by a light
rigid horizontal rod. The power of the car’s engine is 6000 W. There are constant resistances to motion
of R N on the car and 80 N on the trailer.

(i) Find the value of R. [2]

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The power of the car’s engine is increased to 12 500 W. The resistance forces do not change.

(ii) Find the acceleration of the car and trailer and the tension in the rod at an instant when the speed
of the car is 25 m s−1 . [5]

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v (m s−1 )

0 t (s)
0 3 5 8 16
V

The velocity of a particle moving in a straight line is v m s−1 at time t seconds after leaving a fixed
point O. The diagram shows a velocity-time graph which models the motion of the particle from t = 0
to t = 16. The graph consists of five straight line segments. The acceleration of the particle from t = 0
to t = 3 is 3 m s−2 . The velocity of the particle at t = 5 is 7 m s−1 and it comes to instantaneous rest at
t = 8. The particle then comes to rest again at t = 16. The minimum velocity of the particle is V m s−1 .

(i) Find the distance travelled by the particle in the first 8 s of its motion. [3]

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(ii) Given that when the particle comes to rest at t = 16 its displacement from O is 32 m, find the
value of V . [4]

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6 A particle moves in a straight line. It starts from rest at a fixed point O on the line. Its acceleration at
1
time t s after leaving O is a m s−2 , where a = 0.4t3 − 4.8t 2 .

(i) Show that, in the subsequent motion, the acceleration of the particle when it comes to
instantaneous rest is 16 m s−2 . [6]

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(ii) Find the displacement of the particle from O at t = 5. [3]

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R

hm
8m

!
P

The diagram shows the vertical cross-section PQR of a slide. The part PQ is a straight line of length
8 m inclined at angle ! to the horizontal, where sin ! = 0.8. The straight part PQ is tangential to the
curved part QR, and R is h m above the level of P. The straight part PQ of the slide is rough and the
curved part QR is smooth. A particle of mass 0.25 kg is projected with speed 15 m s−1 from P towards
Q and comes to rest at R. The coefficient of friction between the particle and PQ is 0.5.

(i) Find the work done by the friction force during the motion of the particle from P to Q. [4]

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(ii) Hence find the speed of the particle at Q. [4]

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(iii) Find the value of h. [3]

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MATHEMATICS 9709/52
Paper 5 Mechanics 2 (M2) February/March 2019
1 hour 15 minutes
Candidates answer on the Question Paper.
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Answer all the questions in the space provided. If additional space is required, you should use the lined page
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Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 significant figures, or 1 decimal place in the case of angles in
degrees, unless a different level of accuracy is specified in the question.
Where a numerical value for the acceleration due to gravity is needed, use 10 m s−2 .
The use of an electronic calculator is expected, where appropriate.
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1 A particle is projected with speed 24 m s−1 at an angle of 30Å above the horizontal. Find the speed and
direction of motion of the particle at the instant 4 s after projection. [5]

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2
1m

A uniform object is made by joining together three solid cubes with edges 3 m, 2 m and 1 m. The
object has an axis of symmetry, with the cubes stacked vertically and the cube of edge 2 m between
the other two cubes (see diagram).

(i) Calculate the distance of the centre of mass of the object above the base of the largest cube. [3]

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The smallest cube is now removed from the object. It is replaced by a heavier uniform cube with 1 m
edges which is made of a different material. The centre of mass of the object is now at the base of the
2 m cube.

(ii) Find the ratio of the masses of the two cubes of edge 1 m. [3]

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3 A small ball is projected from a point O on horizontal ground. At time t s after projection the horizontal
and vertically upwards displacements of the ball from O are x m and y m respectively, where x = 4t
and y = 6t − 5t2 .

(i) Find the equation of the trajectory of the ball. [2]

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(ii) Hence or otherwise calculate the angle of projection of the ball and its initial speed. [4]

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A
60Å

O P

A particle P of mass 0.3 kg is attached to a fixed point A by a light elastic string of natural length
0.8 m and modulus of elasticity 16 N. The particle P moves in a horizontal circle which has centre O.
It is given that AO is vertical and that angle OAP is 60Å (see diagram). Calculate the speed of P. [6]

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5 A particle P of mass 0.3 kg is attached to one end of a light elastic string of natural length 0.6 m and
modulus of elasticity 24 N. The other end of the string is attached to a fixed point O. The particle P
is released from rest at the point 0.4 m vertically below O.

(i) Find the greatest speed of P. [5]

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(ii) Calculate the greatest distance of P below O. [3]

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Fig. 1

Fig. 1 shows the cross-section of a solid cylinder through which a cylindrical hole has been drilled to
make a uniform prism. The radius of the cylinder is 5r and the radius of the hole is r . The centre of
the hole is a distance 2r from the centre of the cylinder.

(i) Find, in terms of r, the distance of the centre of mass of the prism from the centre of the cylinder.
[4]

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30Å

Fig. 2

The prism has weight W N and is placed with its curved surface on a rough horizontal plane. The
axis of symmetry of the cross-section makes an angle of 30Å with the vertical. A horizontal force of
magnitude P N acting in the plane of the cross-section through the centre of mass is applied to the
cylinder at the highest point of this cross-section (see Fig. 2). The prism rests in limiting equilibrium.

(ii) Find the coefficient of friction between the prism and the plane. [4]

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7 A particle P is projected horizontally from a point O on a rough horizontal surface. The coefficient of
friction between the particle and the surface is 0.2. A horizontal force of magnitude 0.06t N directed
away from O acts on P, where t s is the time after projection. P comes to rest when t = 4.

(i) The particle begins to move again when t = 8. Show that the mass of P is 0.24 kg. [2]

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dv
(ii) Show that, for 0 ≤ t ≤ 4, = 0.25t − 2, and find the speed of projection of P. [5]
dt

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1 On each day that Tamar goes to work, he wears either a blue suit with probability 0.6 or a grey suit
with probability 0.4. If he wears a blue suit then the probability that he wears red socks is 0.2. If he
wears a grey suit then the probability that he wears red socks is 0.32.

(i) Find the probability that Tamar wears red socks on any particular day that he is at work. [2]

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(ii) Given that Tamar is not wearing red socks at work, find the probability that he is wearing a grey
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2 For 40 values of the variable x, it is given that Σ x − c2 = 3099.2, where c is a constant. The standard
deviation of these values of x is 3.2.

(i) Find the value of Σ x − c. [3]

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(ii) Given that c = 50, find the mean of these values of x. [1]

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3 The times taken, in minutes, for trains to travel between Alphaton and Beeton are normally distributed
with mean 140 and standard deviation 12.

(i) Find the probability that a randomly chosen train will take less than 132 minutes to travel between
Alphaton and Beeton. [3]

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(ii) The probability that a randomly chosen train takes more than k minutes to travel between
Alphaton and Beeton is 0.675. Find the value of k. [3]

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4 The random variable X takes the values −1, 1, 2, 3 only. The probability that X takes the value x is
kx2 , where k is a constant.

(i) Draw up the probability distribution table for X , in terms of k, and find the value of k. [3]

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(ii) Find E X and Var X . [3]

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5 The weights, in kg, of the 11 members of the Dolphins swimming team and the 11 members of the
Sharks swimming team are shown below.

Dolphins 62 75 69 82 63 80 65 65 73 82 72
Sharks 68 84 59 70 71 64 77 80 66 74 72

(i) Draw a back-to-back stem-and-leaf diagram to represent this information, with Dolphins on the
left-hand side of the diagram and Sharks on the right-hand side. [4]

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(ii) Find the median and interquartile range for the Dolphins. [3]

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6 The results of a survey by a large supermarket show that 35% of its customers shop online.

(i) Six customers are chosen at random. Find the probability that more than three of them shop
online. [3]

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(ii) For a random sample of n customers, the probability that at least one of them shops online is
greater than 0.95. Find the least possible value of n. [3]

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(iii) For a random sample of 100 customers, use a suitable approximating distribution to find the
probability that more than 39 shop online. [5]

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7 Find the number of different arrangements that can be made of all 9 letters in the word CAMERAMAN
in each of the following cases.

(i) There are no restrictions. [2]

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(ii) The As occupy the 1st, 5th and 9th positions. [1]

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(iii) There is exactly one letter between the Ms. [4]

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Three letters are selected from the 9 letters of the word CAMERAMAN.

(iv) Find the number of different selections if the three letters include exactly one M and exactly
one A. [1]

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(v) Find the number of different selections if the three letters include at least one M. [3]

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1 The masses of a certain variety of plums are known to have standard deviation 13.2 g. A random
sample of 200 of these plums is taken and the mean mass of the plums in the sample is found to be
62.3 g.

(i) Calculate a 98% confidence interval for the population mean mass. [3]

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(ii) State with a reason whether it was necessary to use the Central Limit theorem in the calculation
in part (i). [1]

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2 The independent random variables X and Y have the distributions N 9.2, 12.1 and N 3.0, 8.6
respectively. Find P X > 3Y . [5]

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3 At factory A the mean number of accidents per year is 32. At factory B the records of numbers
of accidents before 2018 have been lost, but the number of accidents during 2018 was 21. It is
known that the number of accidents per year can be well modelled by a Poisson distribution. Use an
approximating distribution to test at the 2% significance level whether the mean number of accidents
at factory B is less than at factory A. [6]

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4 The lifetimes, X hours, of a random sample of 50 batteries of a certain kind were found. The results
are summarised by Σ x = 420 and Σ x2 = 27 530.

(i) Calculate an unbiased estimate of the population mean of X and show that an unbiased estimate
of the population variance is 490, correct to 3 significant figures. [3]

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(ii) The lifetimes of a further large sample of n batteries of this kind were noted, and the sample mean,
X , was found. Use your estimates from part (i) to find the value of n such that P X > 5 = 0.9377.
[4]

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5 The number of eagles seen per hour in a certain location has the distribution Po 1.8. The number of
vultures seen per hour in the same location has the independent distribution Po 2.6.

(i) Find the probability that, in a randomly chosen hour, at least 2 eagles are seen. [2]

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(ii) Find the probability that, in a randomly chosen half-hour period, the total number of eagles and
vultures seen is less than 5. [3]

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Alex wants to be at least 99% certain of seeing at least 1 eagle.

(iii) Find the minimum time for which she should watch for eagles. [3]

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6 The time taken by volunteers to complete a certain task is normally distributed. In the past the time,
in minutes, has had mean 91.4 and standard deviation 6.4. A new, similar task is introduced and the
times, t minutes, taken by a random sample of 6 volunteers to complete the new task are summarised
by Σ t = 568.5. Andrea plans to carry out a test, at the 5% significance level, of whether the mean time
for the new task is different from the mean time for the old task.

(i) Give a reason why Andrea should use a two-tail test. [1]

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(ii) State the probability that a Type I error is made, and explain the meaning of a Type I error in
this context. [2]

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You may assume that the times taken for the new task are normally distributed.

(iii) Stating another necessary assumption, carry out the test. [7]

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f x

x
1
0 40

A random variable X has probability density function given by

T
ï2 cos x 0 ≤ x ≤ 14 0,
f x =
0 otherwise,
as shown in the diagram.

(i) Find P X > 16 0. [2]

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(ii) Find the median of X . [4]

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(iii) Find E X . [4]

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1 The term independent of x in the expansion of 2x + , where k is a constant, is 540.
x

(i) Find the value of k. [3]

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(ii) For this value of k, find the coefficient of x2 in the expansion. [2]

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2 The line 4y = x + c, where c is a constant, is a tangent to the curve y2 = x + 3 at the point P on the
curve.

(i) Find the value of c. [3]

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(ii) Find the coordinates of P. [2]

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3 A sector of a circle of radius r cm has an area of A cm2. Express the perimeter of the sector in terms
of r and A. [4]

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y
C h, 3h D

B
0, 2

x
O A 4, 0

The diagram shows a trapezium ABCD in which the coordinates of A, B and C are 4, 0, 0, 2 and
h, 3h respectively. The lines BC and AD are parallel, angle ABC = 90Å and CD is parallel to the
x-axis.

(i) Find, by calculation, the value of h. [3]

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(ii) Hence find the coordinates of D. [3]

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5 The function f is defined by f x = −2x2 + 12x − 3 for x ∈ >.

(i) Express −2x2 + 12x − 3 in the form −2 x + a2 + b, where a and b are constants. [2]

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(ii) State the greatest value of f x. [1]

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The function g is defined by g x = 2x + 5 for x ∈ >.

(iii) Find the values of x for which gf x + 1 = 0. [3]

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1 1 − sin x
6 (i) Prove the identity − tan x . [4]
cos x 1 + sin x

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1
(ii) Hence solve the equation − tan 2x = 13 for 0 ≤ x ≤ 0. [3]
cos 2x

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G
F

D
E

C
B
k j

O i A

The diagram shows a three-dimensional shape in which the base OABC and the upper surface DEFG
are identical horizontal squares. The parallelograms OAED and CBFG both lie in vertical planes.
The point M is the mid-point of AF.

Unit vectors i and j are parallel to OA and OC respectively and the unit vector k is vertically upwards.
−−→ −−→
The position vectors of A and D are given by OA = 8i and OD = 3i + 10k.
−−→ −−−→
(i) Express each of the vectors AM and GM in terms of i, j and k. [3]

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(ii) Use a scalar product to find angle GMA correct to the nearest degree. [4]

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8 (a) The third and fourth terms of a geometric progression are 48 and 32 respectively. Find the sum
to infinity of the progression. [3]

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(b) Two schemes are proposed for increasing the amount of household waste that is recycled each
week.
Scheme A is to increase the amount of waste recycled each month by 0.16 tonnes.
Scheme B is to increase the amount of waste recycled each month by 6% of the amount
recycled in the previous month.
The proposal is to operate the scheme for a period of 24 months. The amount recycled in the
first month is 2.5 tonnes.

For each scheme, find the total amount of waste that would be recycled over the 24-month period.
[5]

Scheme A .......................................................................................................................................

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Scheme B .......................................................................................................................................

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9 The function f is defined by f x = 2 − 3 cos x for 0 ≤ x ≤ 20.

(i) State the range of f. [2]

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(ii) Sketch the graph of y = f x. [2]

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The function g is defined by g x = 2 − 3 cos x for 0 ≤ x ≤ p, where p is a constant.

(iii) State the largest value of p for which g has an inverse. [1]

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(iv) For this value of p, find an expression for g−1 x. [2]

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10 A curve for which = 2x − 5 has a stationary point at 3, 6.
dx2

(i) Find the equation of the curve. [6]

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(ii) Find the x-coordinate of the other stationary point on the curve. [1]

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(iii) Determine the nature of each of the stationary points. [2]

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y

3
y=
1 + 4x

P 2, 1

x
O Q

3
The diagram shows part of the curve y = and a point P 2, 1 lying on the curve. The
1 + 4x
normal to the curve at P intersects the x-axis at Q.

(i) Show that the x-coordinate of Q is 16

9
. [5]

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(ii) Find, showing all necessary working, the area of the shaded region. [6]

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1 Find the coefficient of x in the expansion of − 3x . [3]
x

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2 Two points A and B have coordinates 1, 3 and 9, −1 respectively. The perpendicular bisector of
AB intersects the y-axis at the point C. Find the coordinates of C. [5]

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3 A curve is such that = x3 − 2 . The point P 2, 9 lies on the curve.
dx x
(i) A point moves on the curve in such a way that the x-coordinate is decreasing at a constant rate
of 0.05 units per second. Find the rate of change of the y-coordinate when the point is at P. [2]

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(ii) Find the equation of the curve. [3]

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4 Angle x is such that sin x = a + b and cos x = a − b, where a and b are constants.

(i) Show that a2 + b2 has a constant value for all values of x. [3]

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(ii) In the case where tan x = 2, express a in terms of b. [2]

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1 rad
A O r B

The diagram shows a semicircle with diameter AB, centre O and radius r. The point C lies on the
circumference and angle AOC = 1 radians. The perimeter of sector BOC is twice the perimeter of
sector AOC. Find the value of 1 correct to 2 significant figures. [5]

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3x
6 The equation of a curve is y = 3 cos 2x and the equation of a line is 2y + = 5.
0
(i) State the smallest and largest values of y for both the curve and the line for 0 ≤ x ≤ 20. [3]

........................................................................................................................................................

3x
(ii) Sketch, on the same diagram, the graphs of y = 3 cos 2x and 2y + = 5 for 0 ≤ x ≤ 20. [3]
0

3x
(iii) State the number of solutions of the equation 6 cos 2x = 5 − for 0 ≤ x ≤ 20. [1]
0

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7 Functions f and g are defined by

f : x → 3x − 2, x ∈ >,
2x + 3
g:x→ , x ∈ >, x ≠ 1.
x−1

(i) Obtain expressions for f −1 x and g−1 x, stating the value of x for which g−1 x is not defined.
[4]

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(ii) Solve the equation fg x = 73 . [3]

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8 The position vectors of points A and B, relative to an origin O, are given by

` a ` a
−−→ 6 −−→ 3
OA = −2 and OB = k ,
−6 −3
where k is a constant.

(i) Find the value of k for which angle AOB is 90Å. [2]

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(ii) Find the values of k for which the lengths of OA and OB are equal. [2]

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−−→ −−→
The point C is such that AC = 2CB.
−−→
(iii) In the case where k = 4, find the unit vector in the direction of OC. [4]

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9 The curve C1 has equation y = x2 − 4x + 7. The curve C2 has equation y2 = 4x + k, where k is a

constant. The tangent to C1 at the point where x = 3 is also the tangent to C2 at the point P. Find the
value of k and the coordinates of P. [8]

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10 (a) In an arithmetic progression, the sum of the first ten terms is equal to the sum of the next five
terms. The first term is a.
(i) Show that the common difference of the progression is 31 a. [4]

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(ii) Given that the tenth term is 36 more than the fourth term, find the value of a. [2]

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(b) The sum to infinity of a geometric progression is 9 times the sum of the first four terms. Given
that the first term is 12, find the value of the fifth term. [4]

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y

9
M y= 4x + 1 +
4x + 1

x
O

9
The diagram shows part of the curve y = 4x + 1 + and the minimum point M .
4x + 1

dy
(i) Find expressions for and Ó y dx. [6]
dx

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(ii) Find the coordinates of M . [3]

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The shaded region is bounded by the curve, the y-axis and the line through M parallel to the x-axis.

(iii) Find, showing all necessary working, the area of the shaded region. [3]

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1 The function f is defined by f x = x2 − 4x + 8 for x ∈ >.

(i) Express x2 − 4x + 8 in the form x − a2 + b. [2]

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(ii) Hence find the set of values of x for which f x < 9, giving your answer in exact form. [3]

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2 (i) In the binomial expansion of 2x − , the first three terms are 32x5 − 40x3 + 20x. Find the
2x
remaining three terms of the expansion. [3]

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@ 1 5
A
(ii) Hence find the coefficient of x in the expansion of 1 + 4x2 2x − . [2]
2x

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A

8 cm
E

1
5 0 rad
B D C

The diagram shows triangle ABC which is right-angled at A. Angle ABC = 15 0 radians and AC = 8 cm.
The points D and E lie on BC and BA respectively. The sector ADE is part of a circle with centre A
and is such that BDC is the tangent to the arc DE at D.

(i) Find the length of AD. [3]

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(ii) Find the area of the shaded region. [3]

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4 The function f is defined by f x = for 3 ≤ x ≤ 7. The function g is defined by g x = 2x − 4 for
x−1
a ≤ x ≤ b, where a and b are constants.

(i) Find the greatest value of a and the least value of b which will permit the formation of the
composite function gf. [2]

........................................................................................................................................................

It is now given that the conditions for the formation of gf are satisfied.

(ii) Find an expression for gf x. [1]

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(iii) Find an expression for gf−1 x. [2]

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5 Two heavyweight boxers decide that they would be more successful if they competed in a lower
weight class. For each boxer this would require a total weight loss of 13 kg. At the end of week 1
they have each recorded a weight loss of 1 kg and they both find that in each of the following weeks
their weight loss is slightly less than the week before.

Boxer A’s weight loss in week 2 is 0.98 kg. It is given that his weekly weight loss follows an arithmetic
progression.

(i) Write down an expression for his total weight loss after x weeks. [1]

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(ii) He reaches his 13 kg target during week n. Use your answer to part (i) to find the value of n. [2]

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Boxer B’s weight loss in week 2 is 0.92 kg and it is given that his weekly weight loss follows a
geometric progression.

(iii) Calculate his total weight loss after 20 weeks and show that he can never reach his target. [4]

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F
N
2 E
D 4

7
C

4 k
j
M
A i 8 B

The diagram shows a solid figure ABCDEF in which the horizontal base ABC is a triangle right-angled
at A. The lengths of AB and AC are 8 units and 4 units respectively and M is the mid-point of AB.
The point D is 7 units vertically above A. Triangle DEF lies in a horizontal plane with DE, DF and
FE parallel to AB, AC and CB respectively and N is the mid-point of FE . The lengths of DE and DF
−−→ −−→ −−→
are 4 units and 2 units respectively. Unit vectors i, j and k are parallel to AB, AC and AD respectively.
−−−→
(i) Find MF in terms of i, j and k. [1]

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−−→
(ii) Find FN in terms of i and j. [1]

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(iii) Find MN in terms of i, j and k. [1]

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AB. A point C has coordinates x, y, where x and y are variables.

(i) State the coordinates of D. [1]

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(ii) It is given that CD2 = 20. Write down an equation relating x and y. [1]

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(iii) It is given that AC and BC are equal in length. Find an equation relating x and y and show that
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8 A curve is such that = 3x2 + ax + b. The curve has stationary points at −1, 2 and 3, k. Find
dx
the values of the constants a, b and k. [8]

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y

y = f x

x
O 1 0
20

The function f : x → p sin2 2x + q is defined for 0 ≤ x ≤ 0, where p and q are positive constants. The
diagram shows the graph of y = f x.

(i) In terms of p and q, state the range of f. [2]

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(ii) State the number of solutions of the following equations.

(a) f x = p + q [1]

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[5]

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y

1
y = 3x + 4 2

x
O 4

1
The diagram shows part of the curve with equation y = 3x + 4 2 and the tangent to the curve at the
point A. The x-coordinate of A is 4.

(i) Find the equation of the tangent to the curve at A. [5]

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1 Show that ln x3 − 4x − ln x2 − 2x ln x + 2. [3]

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2 (i) Solve the inequality 3x − 5 < x + 3. [4]

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(ii) Hence find the greatest integer n satisfying the inequality 30.1n+1 − 5 < 30.1n + 3 .

[2]

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x2 ln y + 2x + 5y = 11
at the point 3, 1. [7]

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4 (a) Find Ó tan2 3x dx. [3]

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e 3x + 4
1
(b) Find the exact value of Ô dx. Show all necessary working. [4]
ex
0

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5 The polynomial p x is defined by

p x = 5x3 + ax2 + bx − 16,

where a and b are constants. It is given that x − 2 is a factor of p x and that the remainder is 27
when p x is divided by x + 1.

(i) Find the values of a and b. [5]

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(ii) Hence factorise p x completely. [3]

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y

x
O
M

8 + x3
The diagram shows the curve with equation y =
2 − 5x
. The maximum point is denoted by M .

dy
(i) Find an expression for and determine the gradient of the curve at the point where the curve
dx
crosses the x-axis. [4]

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(ii) Show that the x-coordinate of the point M satisfies the equation x = 0.6x + 4x−1 .

[2]

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(iii) Use an iterative formula, based on the equation in part (ii), to find the x-coordinate of M correct
to 3 significant figures. Give the result of each iteration to 5 significant figures. [3]

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7 (i) Show that 2 cosec 21 cot 1 cosec2 1. [3]

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(ii) Hence show that cosec2 15Å tan 15Å = 4. [2]

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(iii) Solve the equation 2 cosec & cot 21 & + cosec 21 & = 12 for −360Å < & < 360Å. Show all necessary
working. [5]

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1 The polynomial p x is defined by

p x = 4x3 + k + 1x2 − mx + 3k,

where k and m are constants. Given that x + 1 is a factor of p x, express m in terms of k. [3]

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2 (i) Solve the equation 4 + 2x = 3 − 5x . [3]

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(ii) Hence solve the equation 4 + 2e3y = 3 − 5e3y , giving the answer correct to 3 significant figures.

[2]

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Find the exact coordinates of the stationary point of the curve with equation y =
3x
3 . [5]
ln x

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5
10

(a) Find the exact value of Ó 4 sin 2x + 2 cos2 x dx. Show all necessary working.
2
4 [5]
0

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(b) Use the trapezium rule with two intervals to find an approximation to Ó ln 1 + x dx.
8
[3]
2

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5 (i) Find the quotient and remainder when 2x3 + x2 − 8x is divided by 2x + 1. [3]

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2x3 + x2 − 8x
3
(ii) Hence find the exact value of Ô dx, giving the answer in the form ln kea where
2x + 1
0
k and a are constants. [5]

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y

P
x
O

The diagram shows the curve with parametric equations

x = 3t − 6e−2t , y = 4t2 e−t ,

for 0 ≤ t ≤ 2. At the point P on the curve, the y-coordinate is 1.

(i) Show that the value of t at the point P satisfies the equation t = 12 e 2 .
1t
[2]

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(ii) Use the iterative formula tn+1 = 12 e 2 n with t1 = 0.7 to find the value of t at P correct to 3 significant
1t

figures. Give the result of each iteration to 5 significant figures. [3]

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(iii) Find the gradient of the curve at P, giving the answer correct to 2 significant figures. [5]

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7 (a) (i) Express 4 sin 1 + 4 cos 1 in the form R sin 1 + !, where R > 0 and 0Å < ! < 90Å. [3]

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(ii) Hence find the smallest positive value of 1 satisfying the equation 4 sin 1 + 4 cos 1 = 5. [2]

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(b) Solve the equation

4 cot 2x = 5 + tan x
for 0 < x < 0 , showing all necessary working and giving the answers correct to 2 decimal places.
[6]

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1 The polynomial p x is defined by

p x = 4x3 + k + 1x2 − mx + 3k,

where k and m are constants. Given that x + 1 is a factor of p x, express m in terms of k. [3]

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2 (i) Solve the equation 4 + 2x = 3 − 5x . [3]

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(ii) Hence solve the equation 4 + 2e3y = 3 − 5e3y , giving the answer correct to 3 significant figures.

[2]

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Find the exact coordinates of the stationary point of the curve with equation y =
3x
3 . [5]
ln x

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5
10

(a) Find the exact value of Ó 4 sin 2x + 2 cos2 x dx. Show all necessary working.
2
4 [5]
0

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(b) Use the trapezium rule with two intervals to find an approximation to Ó ln 1 + x dx.
8
[3]
2

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5 (i) Find the quotient and remainder when 2x3 + x2 − 8x is divided by 2x + 1. [3]

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2x3 + x2 − 8x
3
(ii) Hence find the exact value of Ô dx, giving the answer in the form ln kea where
2x + 1
0
k and a are constants. [5]

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y

P
x
O

The diagram shows the curve with parametric equations

x = 3t − 6e−2t , y = 4t2 e−t ,

for 0 ≤ t ≤ 2. At the point P on the curve, the y-coordinate is 1.

(i) Show that the value of t at the point P satisfies the equation t = 12 e 2 .
1t
[2]

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(ii) Use the iterative formula tn+1 = 12 e 2 n with t1 = 0.7 to find the value of t at P correct to 3 significant
1t

figures. Give the result of each iteration to 5 significant figures. [3]

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(iii) Find the gradient of the curve at P, giving the answer correct to 2 significant figures. [5]

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7 (a) (i) Express 4 sin 1 + 4 cos 1 in the form R sin 1 + !, where R > 0 and 0Å < ! < 90Å. [3]

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(ii) Hence find the smallest positive value of 1 satisfying the equation 4 sin 1 + 4 cos 1 = 5. [2]

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(b) Solve the equation

4 cot 2x = 5 + tan x
for 0 < x < 0 , showing all necessary working and giving the answers correct to 2 decimal places.
[6]

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1 Use the trapezium rule with 3 intervals to estimate the value of

3
Ó 2x − 4 dx. [3]
0

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2 Showing all necessary working, solve the equation ln 2x − 3 = 2 ln x − ln x − 1. Give your answer
correct to 2 decimal places. [4]

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3 Find the gradient of the curve x3 + 3xy2 − y3 = 1 at the point with coordinates 1, 3. [4]

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4 By first expressing the equation cot 1 − cot 1 + 45Å = 3 as a quadratic equation in tan 1, solve the
equation for 0Å < 1 < 180Å. [6]

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5 (i) Differentiate with respect to 1. [2]
sin2 1

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(ii) The variables x and 1 satisfy the differential equation

dx
x tan 1 + cosec2 1 = 0,
d1
for 0 < 1 < 12 0 and x > 0. It is given that x = 4 when 1 = 16 0. Solve the differential equation,
obtaining an expression for x in terms of 1. [6]

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6 (i) By first expanding sin 2x + x, show that sin 3x 3 sin x − 4 sin3 x. [4]

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9
10

(ii) Hence, showing all necessary working, find the exact value of Ó
3
sin3 x dx. [4]
0

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7
y

x
O a 4

1
The diagram shows the curves y = 4 cos 21 x and y = , for 0 ≤ x < 4. When x = a, the tangents to
4−x
the curves are perpendicular.
/
(i) Show that a = 4 − 2 sin 12 a . [4]

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(ii) Verify by calculation that a lies between 2 and 3. [2]

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(iii) Use an iterative formula based on the equation in part (i) to determine a correct to 3 decimal
places. Give the result of each iteration to 5 decimal places. [3]

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16 − 17x
8 Let f x = .
2 + x 3 − x 2

(i) Express f x in partial fractions. [5]

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(ii) Hence obtain the expansion of f x in ascending powers of x, up to and including the term in x2 .
[5]

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z
D

y
C
B
O

A x

The diagram shows a set of rectangular axes Ox, Oy and Oz, and four points A, B, C and D with
−−→ −−→ −−→ −−→
position vectors OA = 3i, OB = 3i + 4j, OC = i + 3j and OD = 2i + 3j + 5k.

(i) Find the equation of the plane BCD, giving your answer in the form ax + by + cz = d . [6]

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(ii) Calculate the acute angle between the planes BCD and OABC. [4]

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10 Throughout this question the use of a calculator is not permitted.

The complex number ï3 + i is denoted by u.

(i) Express u in the form rei1 , where r > 0 and −0 < 1 ≤ 0, giving the exact values of r and 1. Hence
or otherwise state the exact values of the modulus and argument of u4 . [5]

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(ii) Verify that u is a root of the equation z3 − 8z + 8ï3 = 0 and state the other complex root of this
equation. [3]

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(iii) On a sketch of an Argand diagram, shade the region whose points represent complex numbers z
satisfying the inequalities z − u ≤ 2 and Im z ≥ 2, where Im z denotes the imaginary part of z.
[5]

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Find the coefficient of x3 in the expansion of 3 − x 1 + 3x 3 in ascending powers of x.

1
1 [4]

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2 Showing all necessary working, solve the equation 9x = 3x + 12. Give your answer correct to 2 decimal
places. [4]

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3 Showing all necessary working, solve the equation cot 21 = 2 tan 1 for 0Å < 1 < 180Å. [5]

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5
x
4 Find the exact coordinates of the point on the curve y = at which the gradient of the tangent
1 + ln x
is equal to 14 . [7]

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5 Throughout this question the use of a calculator is not permitted.

It is given that the complex number −1 + ï3i is a root of the equation

kx3 + 5x2 + 10x + 4 = 0,

where k is a real constant.

(i) Write down another root of the equation. [1]

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(ii) Find the value of k and the third root of the equation. [6]

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A

x rad
B C

r
O

In the diagram, A is the mid-point of the semicircle with centre O and radius r. A circular arc with
centre A meets the semicircle at B and C. The angle OAB is equal to x radians. The area of the shaded
region bounded by AB, AC and the arc with centre A is equal to half the area of the semicircle.

(i) Use triangle OAB to show that AB = 2r cos x. [1]

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0
O@ A
(ii) Hence show that x = cos−1 . [2]
16x

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(iii) Verify by calculation that x lies between 1 and 1.5. [2]

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(iv) Use an iterative formula based on the equation in part (ii) to determine x correct to 3 decimal
places. Give the result of each iteration to 5 decimal places. [3]

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7 The variables x and y satisfy the differential equation = xex+y . It is given that y = 0 when x = 0.
dx

(i) Solve the differential equation, obtaining y in terms of x. [7]

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(ii) Explain why x can only take values that are less than 1. [1]

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8 Let f x = .
2x + 1 2x + 32

(i) Express f x in partial fractions. [5]

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13
1
(ii) Hence show that Ó f x dx = 12 ln 59 + 15 . [5]
0

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9 The points A and B have position vectors i + 2j − k and 3i + j + k respectively. The line l has equation
r = 2i + j + k + - i + j + 2k.

(i) Show that l does not intersect the line passing through A and B. [5]

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(ii) The plane m is perpendicular to AB and passes through the mid-point of AB. The plane m
intersects the line l at the point P. Find the equation of m and the position vector of P. [5]

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y

x
O 1
20
M

The diagram shows the curve y = sin 3x cos x for 0 ≤ x ≤ 12 0 and its minimum point M . The shaded
region R is bounded by the curve and the x-axis.

(i) By expanding sin 3x + x and sin 3x − x show that

sin 3x cos x = 12 sin 4x + sin 2x. [3]

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(ii) Using the result of part (i) and showing all necessary working, find the exact area of the region R.
[4]

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dy
(iii) Using the result of part (i), express in terms of cos 2x and hence find the x-coordinate of M ,
dx
giving your answer correct to 2 decimal places. [5]

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1 Use logarithms to solve the equation 53−2x = 4 7x , giving your answer correct to 3 decimal places.
[4]

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3
10

Show that Ó x2 cos 2x dx = 02 − 8.

4
2 1 [5]
32
0

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1 − cos 21 + sin 21
3 Let f 1 = .
1 + cos 21 + sin 21

(i) Show that f 1 = tan 1. [3]

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5
10

(ii) Hence show that Ó f 1 d1 = 12 ln 23 .

4
[4]
10
6

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4 The equation of a curve is y = , for x > 0.
1 − e−x

dy
(i) Show that is always negative. [3]
dx

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(ii) The gradient of the curve is equal to −1 when x = a. Show that a satisfies the equation
e2a − 4ea + 1 = 0. Hence find the exact value of a. [4]

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dy
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y

a x
O b

The diagram shows the curve y = x4 − 2x3 − 7x − 6. The curve intersects the x-axis at the points a, 0
and b, 0, where a < b. It is given that b is an integer.

(i) Find the value of b. [1]

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(ii) Hence show that a satisfies the equation a = − 13 2 + a2 + a3 . [4]

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(iii) Use an iterative formula based on the equation in part (ii) to determine a correct to 3 decimal
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7 The curve y = sin x + 13 0 cos x has two stationary points in the interval 0 ≤ x ≤ 0.

dy
(i) Find . [2]
dx

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the formula for cos A + B, show that, at the stationary points on the curve,
(ii) By considering
cos 2x + 13 0 = 0. [2]

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The complex number u is defined by

4i
u= .
1 − ï3i

(i) Express u in the form x + iy, where x and y are real and exact. [3]

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(ii) Find the exact modulus and argument of u. [2]

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(iii) On a sketch of an Argand diagram, shade the region whose points represent complex numbers z
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9 Let f x = .
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(i) The point P has position vector 4i + 2j − 3k. Find the length of the perpendicular from P to l.
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(ii) It is given that l lies in the plane with equation ax + by + 2z = 13, where a and b are constants.
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78 N

50 N
! 1

112 N

Given that tan ! = 12

5
and tan 1 = 43 , show that the coplanar forces shown in the diagram are in
equilibrium. [3]

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2 A particle P is projected vertically upwards with speed 25 m s−1 from a point 3 m above horizontal
ground.

(i) Find the time taken for P to reach its greatest height. [2]

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(ii) Find the length of time for which P is higher than 23 m above the ground. [3]

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(iii) P is higher than h m above the ground for 1 second. Find h. [2]

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(i) The lorry moves at a constant speed of 5 m s−1 up a hill inclined at an angle of 1 to the horizontal,
where sin 1 = 0.08. At this speed, the magnitude of the resistance to motion on the lorry is
1500 N. Show that the power of the lorry’s engine is 55.5 kW. [3]

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When the speed of the lorry is v m s−1 the magnitude of the resistance to motion is kv2 N, where k is a
constant.

(ii) Show that k = 60. [1]

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(iii) The lorry now moves at a constant speed on a straight level road. Given that its engine is still
working at 55.5 kW, find the lorry’s speed. [3]

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tan 1 = 12
5
. The coefficient of friction between the particle and the plane is -.

(i) A force of magnitude 20 N parallel to a line of greatest slope of the plane is applied to the particle
and the particle is on the point of moving up the plane. Show that - = 1.6. [4]

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The force of magnitude 20 N is now removed.

(ii) Find the acceleration of the particle. [2]

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(iii) Find the work done against friction during the first 2 s of motion. [3]

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5 A particle P moves in a straight line from a fixed point O. The velocity v m s−1 of P at time t s is given
by
v = t2 − 8t + 12 for 0 ≤ t ≤ 8.

(i) Find the minimum velocity of P. [3]

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(ii) Find the total distance travelled by P in the interval 0 ≤ t ≤ 8. [7]

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P

A 0.2 kg B
0.4 kg

0.5 m
1Å

Two particles A and B, of masses 0.4 kg and 0.2 kg respectively, are connected by a light inextensible
string. Particle A is held on a smooth plane inclined at an angle of 1Å to the horizontal. The string
passes over a small smooth pulley P fixed at the top of the plane, and B hangs freely 0.5 m above
horizontal ground (see diagram). The particles are released from rest with both sections of the string
taut.

(i) Given that the system is in equilibrium, find 1. [3]

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(ii) It is given instead that 1 = 20. In the subsequent motion particle A does not reach P and B
remains at rest after reaching the ground.
(a) Find the tension in the string and the acceleration of the system. [4]

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(b) Find the speed of A at the instant B reaches the ground. [2]

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40 N

17 N
55Å

1Å 20Å
32 N

Coplanar forces of magnitudes 40 N, 32 N, P N and 17 N act at a point in the directions shown in the
diagram. The system is in equilibrium. Find the values of P and 1. [6]

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2 A car moves in a straight line with initial speed u m s−1 and constant acceleration a m s−2 . The car
takes 5 s to travel the first 80 m and it takes 8 s to travel the first 160 m. Find a and u. [6]

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3 5.
A particle of mass 13 kg is on a rough plane inclined at an angle of 1 to the horizontal, where tan 1 = 12
The coefficient of friction between the particle and the plane is 0.3. A force of magnitude T N, acting
parallel to a line of greatest slope, moves the particle a distance of 2.5 m up the plane at a constant
speed. Find the work done by this force. [5]

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4 A constant resistance to motion of magnitude 350 N acts on a car of mass 1250 kg. The engine of the
car exerts a constant driving force of 1200 N. The car travels along a road inclined at an angle of 1 to
the horizontal, where sin 1 = 0.05. Find the speed of the car when it has moved 100 m from rest in
each of the following cases.
• The car is moving up the hill.
• The car is moving down the hill. [7]

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A B
0.4 kg 0.2 kg

0.5 m

Two particles A and B, of masses 0.4 kg and 0.2 kg respectively, are connected by a light inextensible
string which passes over a fixed smooth pulley. Both A and B are 0.5 m above the ground. The
particles hang vertically (see diagram). The particles are released from rest. In the subsequent motion
B does not reach the pulley and A remains at rest after reaching the ground.

(i) For the motion before A reaches the ground, show that the magnitude of the acceleration of each
particle is 10
3
m s−2 and find the tension in the string. [4]

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(ii) Find the maximum height of B above the ground. [4]

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6 A car has mass 1000 kg. When the car is travelling at a steady speed of v m s−1 , where v > 2, the
resistance to motion of the car is Av + B N, where A and B are constants. The car can travel along a
horizontal road at a steady speed of 18 m s−1 when its engine is working at 36 kW. The car can travel
up a hill inclined at an angle of 1 to the horizontal, where sin 1 = 0.05, at a steady speed of 12 m s−1
when its engine is working at 21 kW. Find A and B. [7]

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7 Particles P and Q leave a fixed point A at the same time and travel in the same straight line. The
velocity of P after t seconds is 6t t − 3 m s−1 and the velocity of Q after t seconds is 10 − 2t m s−1 .

(i) Sketch, on the same axes, velocity-time graphs for P and Q for 0 ≤ t ≤ 5. [3]

(ii) Verify that P and Q meet after 5 seconds. [4]

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(iii) Find the greatest distance between P and Q for 0 ≤ t ≤ 5. [4]

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1 hour 15 minutes
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1 A bus moves in a straight line between two bus stops. The bus starts from rest and accelerates at
2.1 m s−2 for 5 s. The bus then travels for 24 s at constant speed and finally slows down, with a constant
deceleration, stopping in a further 6 s. Sketch a velocity-time graph for the motion and hence find the
distance between the two bus stops. [5]

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2
y

30 N

x
25Å

12 N 24 N

Coplanar forces of magnitudes 12 N, 24 N and 30 N act at a point in the directions shown in the
diagram.

(i) Find the components of the resultant of the three forces in the x-direction and in the y-direction.
[4]

Component in x-direction...............................................................................................................

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Component in y-direction...............................................................................................................

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(ii) Hence find the direction of the resultant. [2]

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3 A car of mass 1400 kg is travelling up a hill inclined at an angle of 4Å to the horizontal. There is a
constant resistance to motion of magnitude 1550 N acting on the car.

(i) Given that the engine of the car is working at 30 kW, find the speed of the car at an instant when
its acceleration is 0.4 m s−2 . [4]

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(ii) The greatest possible constant speed at which the car can travel up the hill is 40 m s−1 . Find the
maximum possible power of the engine. [3]

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1.3 kg A

B 0.7 kg
1.75 m

Two particles A and B, of masses 1.3 kg and 0.7 kg respectively, are connected by a light inextensible
string which passes over a smooth fixed pulley. Particle A is 1.75 m above the floor and particle B
is 1 m above the floor (see diagram). The system is released from rest with the string taut, and the
particles move vertically. When the particles are at the same height the string breaks.

(i) Show that, before the string breaks, the magnitude of the acceleration of each particle is 3 m s−2
and find the tension in the string. [4]

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(ii) Find the difference in the times that it takes the particles to hit the ground. [6]

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5 A particle of mass 18 kg is on a plane inclined at an angle of 30Å to the horizontal. The particle is
projected up a line of greatest slope of the plane with a speed of 20 m s−1 .

(i) Given that the plane is smooth, use an energy method to find the distance the particle moves up
the plane before coming to instantaneous rest. [4]

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(ii) Given instead that the plane is rough and the coefficient of friction between the particle and the
plane is 0.25, find the speed of the particle as it returns to its starting point. [8]

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6 A particle P moves in a straight line. The acceleration a m s−2 of P at time t s is given by a = 6t − 12.
The displacement of P from a fixed point O on the line is s m. It is given that s = 5 when t = 1 and
s = 1 when t = 3.

(i) Show that s = t3 − 6t2 + pt + q, where p and q are constants to be found. [4]

........................................................................................................................................................

(ii) Find the values of t when P is at instantaneous rest. [2]

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(iii) Find the total distance travelled by P in the interval 0 ≤ t ≤ 4. [4]

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A
0.8 m
0.15 m
O P
v m s−1

A particle P of mass 0.3 kg is attached to a fixed point A by a light inextensible string of length 0.8 m.
The fixed point O is 0.15 m vertically below A. The particle P moves with constant speed v m s−1 in a
horizontal circle with centre O (see diagram).

(i) Show that the tension in the string is 16 N. [2]

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(ii) Find the value of v. [3]

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2 A particle is projected with speed V m s−1 at an angle of 1Å above the horizontal. At the instant 4 s after
projection the speed of the particle is 16 m s−1 and its direction of motion is 30Å above the horizontal.
Find V and 1. [5]

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0.2 m

A
0.2 m

0.7 m

The diagram shows the cross-section through the centre of mass of a uniform solid object. The object
is a cylinder of radius 0.2 m and length 0.7 m, from which a hemisphere of radius 0.2 m has been
removed at one end. The point A is the centre of the plane face at the other end of the object. Find the
distance of the centre of mass of the object from A. [5]

[The volume of a hemisphere is 23 0r3 .]

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4 A small ball is projected with speed 25 m s−1 at an angle of 30Å above the horizontal from a point O
on horizontal ground. At time t s after projection the horizontal and vertically upwards displacements
of the ball from O are x m and y m respectively.

(i) Express x and y in terms of t and hence find the equation of the trajectory of the ball. [4]

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(ii) Find x for the position of the ball when its path makes an angle of 15Å below the horizontal. [4]

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5 A particle P of mass 0.4 kg is attached to one end of a light elastic string of natural length 0.5 m and
modulus of elasticity 6 N. The other end of the string is attached to a fixed point O. The particle P is
released from rest at the point 0.5 + x m vertically below O. The particle P comes to instantaneous
rest at O.

(i) Find x. [3]

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(ii) Find the greatest speed of P. [5]

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6
A

0.3 m

B C
0.6 m

ABC is a uniform lamina in the form of a triangle with AB = 0.3 m, BC = 0.6 m and a right angle at
B (see diagram).

(i) State the distances of the centre of mass of the lamina from AB and from BC. [2]

Distance from AB ...........................................................................................................................

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Distance from BC ..........................................................................................................................

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The lamina is freely suspended at B and hangs in equilibrium.

(ii) Find the angle between AB and the horizontal. [2]

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A force of magnitude 12 N is applied along the edge AC of the lamina in the direction from A
towards C. The lamina, still suspended at B, is now in equilibrium with AB vertical.

(iii) Calculate the weight of the lamina. [3]

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7 A particle P of mass 0.5 kg is attached to a fixed point O by a light elastic string of natural length
1 m and modulus of elasticity 16 N. The particle P is projected vertically upwards from O with speed
6 m s−1 . A resisting force of magnitude 0.1x2 N acts on P when P has displacement x m above O.
After projection the upwards velocity of P is v m s−1 .

dv
(i) Show that, before the string becomes taut, v = −10 − 0.2x2 . [2]
dx

........................................................................................................................................................

(ii) Find the velocity of P at the instant the string becomes taut. [4]

........................................................................................................................................................

(iii) Find an expression for the acceleration of P while it is moving upwards after the string becomes
taut. [2]

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(iv) Verify that P comes to instantaneous rest before the extension of the string is 0.5 m. [4]

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1 A small ball is projected from a point O on horizontal ground at an angle of 30Å above the horizontal.
At time t s after projection the vertically upwards displacement of the ball from O is 14t − kt2 m,
where k is a constant.

(i) State the value of k. [1]

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(ii) Show that the initial speed of the ball is 28 m s−1 . [2]

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(iii) Find the horizontal displacement of the ball from O when t = 3. [2]

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2
B C D

0.3 m

F
0.7 m E

A G

A uniform lamina ABCEFG is formed from a square ABDG by removing a smaller square CDFE
from one corner. AB = 0.7 m and DF = 0.3 m (see diagram). Find the distance of the centre of mass
of the lamina from A. [4]

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3 A particle P of mass 0.4 kg is attached to a fixed point A by a light inextensible string of length 0.5 m.
The point A is 0.3 m above a smooth horizontal surface. The particle P moves in a horizontal circle
on the surface with constant angular speed 5 rad s−1 .

(i) Calculate the tension in the string. [3]

........................................................................................................................................................

(ii) Find the magnitude of the force exerted by the surface on P. [2]

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4 A particle P of mass 0.5 kg is attached to one end of a light elastic string of natural length 0.8 m and
modulus of elasticity 16 N. The other end of the string is attached to a fixed point O. The particle P is
released from rest at the point 0.8 m vertically below O. When the extension of the string is x m, the
downwards velocity of P is v m s−1 and a force of magnitude 25x2 N opposes the motion of P.

dv
(i) Show that, when P is moving downwards, v = 10 − 40x − 50x2 . [2]
dx

........................................................................................................................................................

(ii) For the instant when P has its greatest downwards speed, find the kinetic energy of P and the
elastic potential energy stored in the string. [6]

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5 A light elastic string has natural length a m and modulus of elasticity , N. When the length of the
string is 1.6 m the tension is 4 N. When the length of the string is 2 m the tension is 6 N.

(i) Find the values of a and ,. [5]

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One end of the string is attached to a fixed point O on a smooth horizontal surface. The other end of
the string is attached to a particle P of mass 0.2 kg. The particle P moves with constant speed on the
surface in a circle with centre O and radius 1.9 m.

(ii) Find the speed of P. [3]

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6 A particle is projected with speed 15 m s−1 at an angle of 1Å above the horizontal. At the instant 4 s
after projection the speed of the particle is 30 m s−1 .

(i) Find 1. [4]

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(ii) Show that at the instant 4 s after projection the particle is 33.75 m below the level of the point of
projection and find the direction of motion at this instant. [4]

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A B C

Fig. 1

Fig. 1 shows an object made from a uniform wire of length 0.8 m. The object consists of a straight
part AB, and a semicircular part BC such that A, B and C lie in the same straight line. The radius of
the semicircle is r m and the centre of mass of the object is 0.1 m from line ABC.

(i) Show that r = 0.2. [3]

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C 7N

Fig. 2

The object is freely suspended at A and a horizontal force of magnitude 7 N is applied to the object at
C so that the object is in equilibrium with ABC vertical (see Fig. 2).

(ii) Calculate the weight of the object. [3]

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[Question 7(iii) is printed on the next page.]

The 7 N force is removed and the object hangs in equilibrium with ABC at an angle of 1Å with the
vertical.

(iii) Find 1. [6]

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