1.

If 2x2 3y2 = 2, find the two values of

dy
when x = 5.
dx

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(Total 4 marks)

2.

Differentiate y = arccos (1 2x2) with respect to x, and simplify your answer.

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(Total 4 marks)

3.

The area of the enclosed region shown in the diagram is defined by

y x2 + 2, y ax + 2, where a > 0.

2
0

This region is rotated 360 about the x-axis to form a solid of revolution. Find, in terms of a, the
volume of this solid of revolution.
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(Total 4 marks)

4.

Using the substitution u = 1 x + 1, or otherwise, find the integral

2

1 x + 1 dx.
2

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(Total 4 marks)

5.

When air is released from an inflated balloon it is found that the rate of decrease of the volume
of the balloon is proportional to the volume of the balloon. This can be represented by the
differential equation dv = kv, where v is the volume, t is the time and k is the constant of
dt
proportionality.
(a)

If the initial volume of the balloon is v0, find an expression, in terms of k, for the volume
of the balloon at time t.

(b)

Find an expression, in terms of k, for the time when the volume is

v0
.
2

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(a) ..
(b) ..........
(Total 4 marks)

6.

A particle moves along a straight line. When it is a distance s from a fixed point, where s > 1, the
(3s + 2)
velocity v is given by v =
. Find the acceleration when s = 2.
(2 s 1)
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(Total 4 marks)

7.

Consider the function f : x a x x2 for 1 x k, where 1 < k 3.

(a)

Sketch the graph of the function f.

(3)

(b)

Find the total finite area enclosed by the graph of f, the x-axis and the line x = k.
(4)
(Total 7 marks)

8.

Give exact answers in this part of the question.

The temperature g(t) at time t of a given point of a heated iron rod is given by
g(t) = 1nt ,
t
(a)

where t > 0.

Find the interval where g (t) > 0.

(4)

(b)

Find the interval where g (t) > 0 and the interval where g (t) < 0.
(5)

(c)

Find the value of t where the graph of g(t) has a point of inflexion.
(3)

(d)

Let t* be a value of t for which g (t*) = 0 and g (t*) < 0. Find t*.
(3)

(e)

Find the point where the normal to the graph of g(t) at the point
(t*, g(t*)) meets the t-axis.
(3)
(Total 18 marks)

9.

The area between the graph of y = ex and the x-axis from x = 0 to x = k (k > 0) is rotated through
360 about the x-axis. Find, in terms of k and e, the volume of the solid generated.
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(Total 4 marks)

10.

Find the real number k > 1 for which

1 + x1 dx =
2

3.
2

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(Total 4 marks)

11.

The acceleration, a(t) m s2, of a fast train during the first 80 seconds of motion is given by
a(t) = 1 t + 2
20
where t is the time in seconds. If the train starts from rest at t = 0, find the distance travelled by
the train in the first minute.
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(Total 4 marks)

12.

In the diagram, PTQ is an arc of the parabola y = a2 x2, where a is a positive constant, and
PQRS is a rectangle. The area of the rectangle PQRS is equal to the area between the arc PTQ of
the parabola and the x-axis.
y
T

Q
O

x
y=a2x2

Find, in terms of a, the dimensions of the rectangle.

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(Total 4 marks)

13.

x 1n x kx, x > 0
Consider the function fk(x) =
, where k
x=0
0,

(a)

Find the derivative of fk(x), x > 0.

(2)

(b)

Find the interval over which f(x) is increasing.

The graph of the function fk(x) is shown below.
(2)

(c)

(i)

Show that the stationary point of fk(x) is at x = ek1.

(ii)

One x-intercept is at (0, 0).Find the coordinates of the other x-intercept.

(4)

(d)

Find the area enclosed by the curve and the x-axis.

(5)

(e)

Find the equation of the tangent to the curve at A.

(2)

(f)

Show that the area of the triangular region created by the tangent and the
coordinate axes is twice the area enclosed by the curve and the x-axis.
(2)

(g)

Show that the x-intercepts of fk(x) for consecutive values of k form a geometric sequence.
(3)
(Total 20 marks)

14.

The velocity, v, of an object, at a time t, is given by v = ke

t
2

, where t is in seconds and v is in m

s . Find the distance travelled between t = 0 and t = a.

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(Total 3 marks)

15.

Find the coordinates of the point which is nearest to the origin on the line
L: x = 1 , y = 2 3, z = 2.
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(Total 3 marks)

16.

A rectangle is drawn so that its lower vertices are on the x-axis and its upper vertices are on the
curve y = sin x, where 0 x n.
(a)

Write down an expression for the area of the rectangle.

(b)

Find the maximum area of the rectangle.

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(a) ..
(b) ..................................................................
(Total 3 marks)

17.

Find the values of a > 0, such that

a2

1 dx = 0.22.
1 + x2

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(Total 3 marks)

18.

Let f : x
(a)

esin x.

Find f (x).
There is a point of inflexion on the graph of f, for 0 < x < 1.

(b)

Write down, but do not solve, an equation in terms of x, that would allow you to find the
value of x at this point of inflexion.

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(a) ..
(b) ..................................................................
(Total 3 marks)

19.

The diagram shows the graph of y = f (x).

y

y = f(x)

Indicate, and label clearly, on the graph

(a)

the points where y = f(x) has minimum points;

(b)

the points where y = f(x) has maximum points;

(c)

the points where y = f(x) has points of inflexion.

Working:

(Total 3 marks)

20.

Let f(x) = ln | x5 3x2|, 0.5 < x < 2, x a, x b ; (a, b are values of x for which f(x) is not
defined).
(a)

(i)

Sketch the graph of f(x), indicating on your sketch the number of zeros of f(x).
Show also the position of any asymptotes.
(2)

(ii)

Find all the zeros of f(x), (that is, solve f(x) = 0).
(3)

(b)

Find the exact values of a and b.

(3)

(c)

Find f(x), and indicate clearly where f(x) is not defined.

(3)

(d)

Find the exact value of the x-coordinate of the local maximum of f(x), for 0 < x < 1.5.
(You may assume that there is no point of inflexion.)
(3)

(e)

Write down the definite integral that represents the area of the region enclosed by f(x)
and the x-axis. (Do not evaluate the integral.)
(2)
(Total 16 marks)

21.

Differentiate from first principles f(x) = cos x.

(Total 8 marks)

22.

For the function f : x a x2 1n x , x > 0, find the function f, the derivative of f with respect to x.
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(Total 3 marks)

23.

Calculate the area bounded by the graph of y = x sin (x2) and the x-axis, between x = 0 and the
smallest positive x-intercept.
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(Total 3 marks)

24.

For the function f : x a 1 sin 2x + cos x, find the possible values of sin x for which f(x) = 0.
2
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(Total 3 marks)

25.

For what values of m is the line y = mx + 5 a tangent to the parabola y = 4 x2?

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(Total 3 marks)

26.

The tangent to the curve y2 x3 at the point P(1, 1) meets the x-axis at Q and the y-axis at R.
Find the ratio PQ : QR.
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(Total 3 marks)

27.

Solve the differential equation xy

dy
= 1 + y2, given that y = 0 when x = 2.
dx

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(Total 3 marks)

28.

(a)

Sketch and label the curves

y x2 for 2 x 2, and y = 1 ln x for 0 < x 2.
2
(2)

(b)

Find the x-coordinate of P, the point of intersection of the two curves.

(2)

(c)

If the tangents to the curves at P meet the y-axis at Q and R, calculate the area of the
triangle PQR.
(6)

(d)

Prove that the two tangents at the points where x = a, a > 0, on each curve are always
perpendicular.
(4)
(Total 14 marks)

29.

A uniform rod of length l metres is placed with its ends on two supports A, B at the same
horizontal level.
l metres
A

B
y(x)
x
metres

If y (x) metres is the amount of sag (ie the distance below [AB]) at a distance x metres from
support A, then it is known that

d2 y
1
=
x 2 lx .
2
3
dx
125l

(a)

1
125l 3

x 3 lx 2
1 . Show that dz = 1 x 2 lx .

+
dx 125l 3
2 1500
3

(i)

Let z =

(ii)

Given that dw = z and w(0) = 0, find w(x).

dx

(iii)

2
Show that w satisfies d w
= 1 3 (x2 lx), and that w(l) = w(0) = 0.
2
dx
125l

(8)

(b)

Find the sag at the centre of a rod of length 2.4 metres.

(2)
(Total 10 marks)

30.

(a)

Let y = a + b sin x , where 0 < a < b.

b + a sin x
(i)

Show that

dy
(b 2 + a 2 ) cos x
=
.
dx
(b + a sin x ) 2
(4)

(ii)

Find the maximum and minimum values of y.

(4)

(iii)

Show that the graph of y a + b sin x , 0 < a < b cannot have a vertical asymptote.
b + a sin x
(2)

(b)

For the graph of y = 4 + 5 sin x for 0 x 2,

5 + 4 sin x
(i)

write down the y-intercept;

(ii)

find the x-intercepts m and n, (where m < n) correct to four significant figures;

(iii)

sketch the graph.

(5)

(c)

The area enclosed by the graph of y = 4 + 5 sin x and the x-axis from x = 0 to x = n is
5 + 4 sin x
denoted by A. Write down, but do not evaluate, an expression for the area A.
(2)
(Total 17 marks)

31.

If f(x) = ln(2x 1), x >

1
, find
2

(a)

f (x);

(b)

the value of x where the gradient of f(x) is equal to x.

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(a) ..
(b) ..................................................................
(Total 3 marks)

32.

Find 1n x dx .
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(Total 3 marks)

33.

The equation of motion of a particle with mass m, subjected to a force kx can be written as
dv
kx = mv , where x is the displacement and v is the velocity. When x = 0, v = v0. dx Find v, in
dx
terms of v0, k and m, when x = 2.
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(Total 3 marks)

34.

Find the value of a such that

cos

x dx = 0.740. Give your answer to 3 decimal places.

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(Total 3 marks)

35.

Find the x-coordinate, between 2 and 0, of the point of inflexion on the graph of the function
f : x a x 2 e x . Give your answer to 3 decimal places.
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(Total 3 marks)

36.

Find the area of the region enclosed by the graphs of y = sin x and y = x2 2x + 1.5, where
0 x .
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(Total 3 marks)

37.

The diagram shows a sketch of the graph of y = f(x) for a x b.

y

y = f(x)

On the grid below, which has the same scale on the x-axis, draw a sketch of the graph of
y = f(x) for a x b, given that f(0) = 0 and f(x) 0 for all x. On your graph you should clearly
indicate any minimum or maximum points, or points of inflexion.

Working:

(Total 3 marks)

38.

(a)

Sketch and label the graphs of f ( x ) = e x and g ( x ) = e x 1 for

0 x 1, and shade the region A which is bounded by the graphs and the y-axis.
(3)

(b)

Let the x-coordinate of the point of intersection of the curves y = f(x) and y = g(x) be p.
Without finding the value of p, show that

p
< area of region A < p.
2
(4)

(c)

Find the value of p correct to four decimal places.

(2)

(d)

Express the area of region A as a definite integral and calculate its value.
(3)
(Total 12 marks)

39.

1
1

Let f(t) = t 3 1 5 . Find

2t 3

f (t ) dt.

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(Total 3 marks)

40.

Find the gradient of the tangent to the curve 3x2 + 4y2 = 7 at the point where x = 1 and y > 0.

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(Total 3 marks)

41.

Let f : x a

sin x
, x 3 . Find the area enclosed by the graph of f and the x-axis.
x

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(Total 3 marks)

42.

Find the general solution of the differential equation

dx
= kx(5 x) where 0 < x < 5 , and k is a
dr

constant.

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(Total 3 marks)

43.

An astronaut on the moon throws a ball vertically upwards. The height, s metres, of the ball,
after t seconds, is given by the equation s = 40t + 0.5at2, where a is a constant. If the ball reaches
its maximum height when t = 25, find the value of a.

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(Total 3 marks)

44.

The function f is given by f : x a e (1 + sin x ) , x 0.

(a)

Find f (x).

Let xn be the value of x where the (n + l)th maximum or minimum point occurs, n . (i.e. x0 is
the value of x where the first maximum or minimum occurs, x1 is the value of x where the
second maximum or minimum occurs, etc).
(b)

Find xn in terms of n.

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(a) ..
(b) ..................................................................
(Total 3 marks)

45.

Let f(x) = x cos 3x.

(a)

Use integration by parts to show that

f ( x) dx = 3 x sin 3x + 9 cos 3x + c.
(3)

(b)

Use your answer to part (a) to calculate the exact area enclosed by f(x) and the x-axis in
each of the following cases. Give your answers in terms of .
(i)

3
6

(ii)

3
5
x
6
6

(iii)

5
7
x
6
6
(4)

(c)

Given that the above areas are the first three terms of an arithmetic sequence, find an
(2n + 1)

expression for the total area enclosed by f(x) and the x-axis for
x
, where
6
6
n . Give your answers in terms of n and .
(4)
(Total 11 marks)

46.

Let f ( x) = x 3 ( x 2 1) 2 , 1.4 x 1.4

(a)

Sketch the graph of f(x). (An exact scale diagram is not required.)
On your graph indicate the approximate position of
(i)

each zero;

(ii)

each maximum point;

(iii)

each minimum point.

(4)

(b)

(i)

Find f (x) , clearly stating its domain.

(ii)

Find the x-coordinates of the maximum and minimum points of f(x), for
1 < x < 1.
(7)

(c)

Find the x-coordinate of the point of inflexion of f(x), where x > 0 , giving your answer
correct to four decimal places.
(2)
(Total 13 marks)

47.

The line y = 16x 9 is a tangent to the curve y = 2x3 + ax2 + bx 9 at the point (1,7). Find the
values of a and b.

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(Total 3 marks)

48.

Consider the function y = tan x 8 sin x.

dy
.
dx

(a)

Find

(b)

Find the value of cos x for which

dy
= 0.
dx

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(a) ..
(b) ..................................................................
(Total 3 marks)

49.

Consider the tangent to the curve y = x3 + 4x2 + x 6.

(a)

Find the equation of this tangent at the point where x = 1.

(b)

Find the coordinates of the point where this tangent meets the curve again.

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(a) ..
(b) ..................................................................
(Total 3 marks)

50.

A point P(x, x2) lies on the curve y = x2. Calculate the minimum distance from the point
1

A 2, to the point P .
2

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(Total 3 marks)

51.

Let be the angle between the unit vectors a and b, where 0 < < . Express |a b| in terms of
1
sin .
2

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(Total 3 marks)

52.

A sample of radioactive material decays at a rate which is proportional to the amount of material
present in the sample. Find the half-life of the material if 50 grams decay to 48 grams in 10
years.

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(Total 3 marks)

53.

Find the area enclosed by the curves y =

2
and y = e3, given that 3 x 3.
2
1+ x

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..
(Total 3 marks)

54.

Let y = sin(kx) kx cos(kx), where k is a constant.

Show that

dy 2
= k x sin(kx).
dx
(Total 3 marks)

55.

A particle is moving along a straight line so that t seconds after passing through a fixed point O
on the line, its velocity v (t) m s1 is given by

v (t ) = t sin t .
3
(a)

Find the values of t for which v(t) = 0, given that 0 t 6.

(3)

(b)

(i)

Write down a mathematical expression for the total distance travelled by the
particle in the first six seconds after passing through O.

(ii)

Find this distance.

(4)
(Total 7 marks)

56.

Consider the function f ( x) =

(a)

1
, where x
xx

1 1n x
Show that the derivative f ( x) = f ( x)
.
2
x
(3)

(b)

Sketch the function f(x), showing clearly the local maximum of the function and its
horizontal asymptote. You may use the fact that

lim

1n x
= 0.
x
(5)

(c)

Find the Taylor expansion of f(x) about x = e, up to the second degree term, and show that
this polynomial has the same maximum value as f(x) itself.
(5)
(Total 13 marks)

57.

A particle is projected along a straight line path. After t seconds, its velocity v metres per second
1
.
is given by v =
2 + t2
(a)

Find the distance travelled in the first second.

(b)

Find an expression for the acceleration at time t.

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(a) ..
(b) ..................................................................
(Total 6 marks)

58.

(a)

Use integration by parts to find

ln x dx.

(b)

Evaluate

lnxdx.

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(a) ..
(b) ..................................................................
(Total 6 marks)

59.

The figure below shows part of the curve y = x3 7x2 + 14x 7. The curve crosses the x-axis at
the points A, B and C.

(a)

Find the x-coordinate of A.

(b)

Find the x-coordinate of B.

(c)

Find the area of the shaded region.

Working:

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(a) ..
(b) ..................................................................
(c) ..
(Total 6 marks)

60.

A curve has equation xy3 + 2x2y = 3. Find the equation of the tangent to this curve at the point
(1, 1).
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(a) ..
(b) ..................................................................
(Total 6 marks)

61.

A rectangle is drawn so that its lower vertices are on the x-axis and its upper vertices are on the
2

curve y = e x . The area of this rectangle is denoted by A.

(a)

Write down an expression for A in terms of x.

(b)

Find the maximum value of A.

Working:

Answers:
(a) ..
(b) ..................................................................
(Total 6 marks)

62.

The diagram below shows the graph of y1 = f(x), 0 x 4.

On the axes below, sketch the graph of y2 =

f (t )dt , marking clearly the points of inflexion.

0

(Total 6 marks)

63.

The function f is defined by

f(x) =

(a)

x2 x +1
x2 + x +1

(i)

Find an expression for f(x), simplifying your answer.

(ii)

The tangents to the curve of f(x) at points A and B are parallel to the x-axis. Find
the coordinates of A and of B.
(5)

(b)

(i)

Sketch the graph of y = f(x).

(ii)

Find the x-coordinates of the three points of inflexion on the graph of f.

(5)

(c)

Find the range of

(i)

f;

(ii)

the composite function f f.

(5)
(Total 15 marks)

64.

A particle moves in a straight line with velocity, in metres per second, at time t seconds, given
by
v(t) = 6t2 6t, t 0
Calculate the total distance travelled by the particle in the first two seconds of motion.
Working:

Answer:
..
(Total 6 marks)

65.

Find

( cos )d.

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(Total 6 marks)

66.

Find the x-coordinate of the point of inflexion on the graph of y = xex, 3 x 1.

Working:

Answer:
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(Total 6 marks)

67.

Air is pumped into a spherical ball which expands at a rate of 8 cm3 per second (8 cm3 s1). Find
the exact rate of increase of the radius of the ball when the radius is 2 cm.
Working:

Answer:
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(Total 6 marks)

68.

The point B(a, b) is on the curve f(x) = x2 such that B is the point which is closest to A(6, 0).
Calculate the value of a.
Working:

Answer:
..
(Total 6 marks)

69.

The tangent to the curve y = f(x) at the point P(x, y) meets the x-axis at Q (x 1, 0). The curve
meets the y-axis at R(0, 2). Find the equation of the curve.
Working:

Answer:
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(Total 6 marks)

70.

(a)

On the same axes sketch the graphs of the functions, f(x) and g(x), where
f(x) = 4 (1 x)2, for 2 x 4,
g(x) = ln (x + 3) 2, for 3 x 5.
(2)

(b)

(i)

Write down the equation of any vertical asymptotes.

(ii)

State the x-intercept and y-intercept of g(x).

(3)

(c)

Find the values of x for which f(x) = g(x).

(2)

(d)

Let A be the region where f(x) g(x) and x 0.

(i)

On your graph shade the region A.

(ii)

Write down an integral that represents the area of A.

(iii)

Evaluate this integral.

(4)

(e)

In the region A find the maximum vertical distance between f(x) and g(x).
(3)
(Total 14 marks)

71.

A curve has equation x3 y2 = 8. Find the equation of the normal to the curve at the point (2, 1).
Working:

Answer:
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(Total 6 marks)

72.

A particle moves in a straight line. Its velocity v ms1 after t seconds is given by v = e t sin t.
Find the total distance travelled in the time interval [0, 2].
Working:

Answer:
......
(Total 6 marks)

73.

Using the substitution y = 2 x, or otherwise, find

dx.
2 x

Working:

Answer:
......
(Total 6 marks)

74.

The diagram below shows the graph of y1 = f(x).

y2

On the axes below, sketch the graph of y2 = f (x).

y2

x
(Total 6 marks)

75.

The function f is defined by f(x) =

(a)

(i)

Show that

f (x) =

(ii)

x2
, for x > 0.
2x

2 x x 2 ln 2
2x

Obtain an expression for f(x), simplifying your answer as far as possible.

(5)

(b)

(i)

Find the exact value of x satisfying the equation f(x) = 0

(ii)

Show that this value gives a maximum value for f(x).

(4)

(c)

Find the x-coordinates of the two points of inflexion on the graph of f.

(3)
(Total 12 marks)

76.

The function f with domain 0, is defined by f(x) = cos x +
2

3 sin x.

This function may also be expressed in the form R cos(x ) where R > 0 and 0 < <
(a)

.
2

Find the exact value of R and of .

(3)

(b)

(i)

Find the range of the function f.

(ii)

State, giving a reason, whether or not the inverse function of f exists.

(5)

(c)

Find the exact value of x satisfying the equation f(x) =

2.
(3)

(d)

Using the result

sec xdx = lnsec x + tan x+ C, where C is a constant,

show that

2
0

dx
1
= ln(3 + 2 3 ).
f ( x) 2
(5)
(Total 16 marks)

77.

Consider the function f(t) = 3 sec2t + 5t.

(a)

Find f(t).

(b)

Find the exact values of

(i)

f();

(ii)

f ();

Working:

Answers:
(a)

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(b) (i) ...

(ii) ...
(Total 6 marks)

78.

Calculate the area enclosed by the curves y = lnx and y = ex e, x > 0.

Working:

Answer:
..
(Total 6 marks)

79.

Consider the equation 2xy2 = x2y + 3.

(a)

Find y when x = 1 and y < 0.

(b)

Find

dy
when x = 1 and y < 0.
dx

Working:

Answers:
(a) ..
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(Total 6 marks)

80.

Let y = e3x sin(x).

dy
.
dx

(a)

Find

(b)

Find the smallest positive value of x for which

dy
= 0.
dx

Working:

Answers:
(a) ..
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(Total 6 marks)

81.

An airplane is flying at a constant speed at a constant altitude of 3 km in a straight line that will
take it directly over an observer at ground level. At a given instant the observer notes that the
1
1
angle is radians and is increasing at
radians per second. Find the speed, in kilometres
3
60
per hour, at which the airplane is moving towards the observer.
Airplane
x
3 km

Observer

Working:

Answer:
..
(Total 6 marks)

82.

A curve has equation f(x) =

(a)

Show that f (x) =

a
, a 0, b > 0, c > 0.
b + e cx

ac 2 e cx e cx b

(b + e )

cx 3

).
(4)

(b)

Find the coordinates of the point on the curve where f (x) = 0.

(2)

(c)

Show that this is a point of inflexion.

(2)
(Total 8 marks)

83.

Given that

dy
= ex 2x and y = 3 when x = 0, find an expression for y in terms of x.
dx

Working:

Answer:
..
(Total 6 marks)

84.

The point P(1, p), where p > 0, lies on the curve 2x2y + 3y2 = 16.
(a)

Calculate the value of p.

(b)

Calculate the gradient of the tangent to the curve at P.

Working:

Answers:
(a) ..
(b) ..
(Total 6 marks)

85.

(a)

Find

m
0

dx
, giving your answer in terms of m.
2x + 3

(b)

Given that

m
0

dx
= 1, calculate the value of m.
2x + 3

Working:

Answers:
(a) ..
(b) ..
(Total 6 marks)

86.

The function f is defined by f : x a 3x.

Find the solution of the equation f(x) = 2.
Working:

Answer:
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(Total 6 marks)

87.

Find

lnx

dx .

Working:

Answer:
........
(Total 6 marks)

88.

The following diagram shows an isosceles triangle ABC with AB = 10 cm and AC = BC. The
vertex C is moving in a direction perpendicular to (AB) with speed 2 cm per second.

Calculate the rate of increase of the angle CAB at the moment the triangle is equilateral.
Working:

Answer:
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(Total 6 marks)

89.

The temperature T C of an object in a room, after t minutes, satisfies the differential equation

dT
= k(T 22), where k is a constant.
dt
(a)

Solve this equation to show that T = Aekt + 22, where A is a constant.

(3)
(b)

When t = 0, T = 100, and when t = 15, T = 70.

(i)

Use this information to find the value of A and of k.

(ii)

Hence find the value of t when T = 40.

(7)
(Total 10 marks)

90.

If y = ln(2x 1), find

d2 y
.
dx 2

Working:

Answer:
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(Total 6 marks)

91.

Find the total area of the two regions enclosed by the curve y = x3 3x2 9x +27 and the line
y = x + 3.
Working:

Answer:
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(Total 6 marks)

92.

Find the equation of the normal to the curve x3 + y3 9xy = 0 at the point (2, 4).
Working:

Answer:
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(Total 6 marks)

93.

Using the substitution 2x = sin, or otherwise, find

1 4 x 2 dx .

Working:

Answer:
........
(Total 6 marks)

94.

A closed cylindrical can has a volume of 500 cm3. The height of the can is h cm and the radius
of the base is r cm.
(a)

Find an expression for the total surface area A of the can, in terms of r.

(b)

Given that there is a minimum value of A for r > 0, find this value of r.

Working:

Answers:
(a) ..
(b) ..
(Total 6 marks)

95.

Consider the complex number z = cos + i sin.

(a)

Using De Moivres theorem show that

zn +

1
= 2cosn.
zn
(2)

(b)

By expanding z + show that

z

cos4 =

1
(cos4 + 4cos2 + 3).
8
(4)

(c)

Let g(a) =

cos 4 d .

(i)

Find g(a).

(ii)

Solve g(a) = 1
(5)
(Total 11 marks)

96.

Consider the differential equation

(a)

dy
y
= 2
.
d e + 1

Use the substitution x = e to show that

dy
dx
=
.
y
x( x 2 + 1)

(3)
(b)

Find

dx
.
2
+ 1)

x( x

(4)

(c)

Hence find y in terms of , if y =

2 when = 0.
(4)
(Total 11 marks)

97.

The displacement s metres of a moving body B from a fixed point O at time t seconds is given
by
s = 50t 10t2 + 1000.
(a)

Find the velocity of B in m s1.

(b)

Find its maximum displacement from O.

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98.

The function f is given by f(x) = 2sin 5 x .

2

(a)

Write down f(x).

(b)

Given that f = 1, find f(x).

2
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99.

Find the gradient of the normal to the curve 3x2y + 2xy2 = 2 at the point (1, 2).
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100. Use the substitution u = x + 2 to find

x3
dx .
( x + 2) 2

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101. The line L is given by the parametric equations x = 1 , y = 2 3, z = 2. Find the coordinates
of the point on L which is nearest to the origin.
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102. Solve the differential equation x

dy
y2 = 1, given that y = 0 when x = 2. Give your answer in
dx

the form y = f(x).

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103. The function f is defined on the domain x 1 by f(x) =

(a)

ln x
.
x

(i)

Show, by considering the first and second derivatives of f, that there is one f
maximum point on the graph of f.

(ii)

State the exact coordinates of this point.

(9)

(iii)

The graph of f has a point of inflexion at P. Find the x-coordinate of P.

(3)

Let R be the region enclosed by the graph of f, the x-axis and the line x = 5.
(c)

Find the exact value of the area of R.

(6)

(d)

The region R is rotated through an angle 2n about the x-axis. Find the volume of the solid
of revolution generated.
(3)
(Total 21 marks)

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104. The function f is given by f(x) = x + 2 , x 0. There is a point of inflexion on the graph of f at
x
the point P. Find the coordinates of P.

Working:

Answer:
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(Total 6 marks)

105. (a)

(b)

Express as partial fractions

Hence or otherwise, find

2x + 4
.
( x + 4)( x 2)

(x

2x + 4
dx.
+ 4)( x 2)

Working:

Answers:
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(Total 6 marks)

106. An experiment is carried out in which the number n of bacteria in a liquid, is given by the
formula n = 650 ekt, where t is the time in minutes after the beginning of the experiment and k is
a constant. The number of bacteria doubles every 20 minutes. Find
(a)

the exact value of k;

(b)

the rate at which the number of bacteria is increasing when t = 90.

Working:

Answers:
(a) ..
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(Total 6 marks)

2
107. Let f(x) = x + 5 x + 5 , x 2.
x+2

(a)

Find f(x).

(b)

Solve f(x) > 2.

Working:

Answers:
(a) ..
(b) ..................................................................
(Total 6 marks)

108. The normal to the curve y = k + ln x2, for x 0, k

x
3x + 2y = b, where b . Find the exact value of k.

, at the point where x = 2, has equation

Working:

Answer:
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(Total 6 marks)

109. The function f is defined by f(x) = epx(x + 1), here p

(a)

(i)

Show that f(x) = epx(p(x + 1) + 1).

(ii)

Let f(n)(x) denote the result of differentiating f(x) with respect to x, n times.
Use mathematical induction to prove that
f(n)(x) = pn1epx (p(x + 1) + n), n

.
(7)

(b)

When p =

3 , there is a minimum point and a point of inflexion on the graph of f. Find

the exact value of the x-coordinate of

(i)

the minimum point;

(ii)

the point of inflexion.

(4)

(c)

Let p = 1 . Let R be the region enclosed by the curve, the x-axis and the lines x = 2 and
2
x = 2. Find the area of R.
(2)
(Total 13 marks)

110. The diagram shows a trapezium OABC in which OA is parallel to CB. O is the centre of a circle
radius r cm. A, B and C are on its circumference. Angle OCB = .

Let T denote the area of the trapezium OABC.

(a)

2
Show that T = r (sin + sin 2).
2

(4)

For a fixed value of r, the value of T varies as the value of varies.

(b)

Show that T takes its maximum value when satisfies the equation
4cos2 + cos 2 = 0, and verify that this value of T is a maximum.
(5)

(c)

Given that the perimeter of the trapezium is 75 cm, find the maximum value of T.
(6)
(Total 15 marks)