1.

Let f(x) = cos(x ) and g(x) = e , for 1.5 x 0.5.

Find the area of the region enclosed by the graphs of f and g.
(Total 6 marks)

2.

The following diagram shows a waterwheel with a bucket. The wheel rotates at a
constant rate in an anticlockwise (counterclockwise) direction.

diagram not to scale

The diameter of the wheel is 8 metres. The centre of the wheel, A, is 2 metres above
the water level. After t seconds, the height of the bucket above the water level is given
by h = a sin bt + 2.

(a)

Show that a = 4.
(2)

The wheel turns at a rate of one rotation every 30 seconds.

(b)

Show that b = 15 .
(2)

In the first rotation, there are two values of t when the bucket is descending at a rate
of
1
0.5 m s .
(c)

Find these values of t.

(6)

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Determine whether the bucket is underwater at the second value of t.

(4)
(Total 14 marks)

3.

dy
10e 2 x 5
d
x
A gradient function is given by
. When x = 0, y = 8. Find the value of y
when
x = 1.
(Total 8 marks)

4.

Let f(x) = x cos x, for 0 x 6.

(a)

Find f(x).
(3)

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(b)

On the grid below, sketch the graph of y = f(x).

(4)
(Total 7 marks)

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5.

Let f(x) = e sin 2x + 10, for 0 x 4. Part of the graph of f is given below.

There is an x-intercept at the point A, a local maximum point at M, where x = p and a

local minimum point at N, where x = q.

(a)

Write down the x-coordinate of A.

(1)

(b)

Find the value of

(i)

p;

(ii)

q.
(2)

(c)

Find

f ( x ) dx

. Explain why this is not the area of the shaded region.

(3)
(Total 6 marks)

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6.

Consider f(x) = x ln(4 x ), for 2 < x < 2. The graph of f is given below.

(a)

Let P and Q be points on the curve of f where the tangent to the graph of f is
parallel to the x-axis.
(i)

Find the x-coordinate of P and of Q.

(ii)

Consider f(x) = k. Write down all values of k for which there are exactly two
solutions.
(5)

Let g(x) = x ln(4 x ), for 2 < x < 2.

2x 4
(b)

Show that g(x) = 4 x

3x 2 ln(4 x 2 )

.
(4)

(c)

Sketch the graph of g.

(2)

(d)

Consider g(x) = w. Write down all values of w for which there are exactly two
solutions.
(3)
(Total 14 marks)

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7.

The velocity v m s
25.
(a)

of an object after t seconds is given by v(t) = 15 t 3t , for 0 t

On the grid below, sketch the graph of v, clearly indicating the maximum point.

(3)

Let d be the distance travelled in the first nine seconds.

(b)

(i)

Write down an expression for d.

(ii)

Hence, write down the value of d.

(4)
(Total 7 marks)

8.

Let f(x) = 24x + 9x + 3x + 1.

(a)

There are two points of inflexion on the graph of f. Write down the x-coordinates
of these points.
(3)

(b)

Let g(x) = f(x). Explain why the graph of g has no points of inflexion.
(2)
(Total 5 marks)

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9.

Let f(x) = x ln(4 x ), for 2 < x < 2. The graph of f is shown below.

The graph of f crosses the x-axis at x = a, x = 0 and x = b.

(a)

Find the value of a and of b.

(3)

The graph of f has a maximum value when x = c.

(b)

Find the value of c.

(2)

(c)

The region under the graph of f from x = 0 to x = c is rotated 360 about the x-axis.
Find the volume of the solid formed.
(3)

(d)

Let R be the region enclosed by the curve, the x-axis and the line x = c, between
x = a and x = c.
Find the area of R.
(4)
(Total 12 marks)

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10.

In this question s represents displacement in metres and t represents time in seconds.

The velocity v m s
constant.
(a)

of a moving body is given by v = 40 at where a is a non-zero

(i)

If s = 100 when t = 0, find an expression for s in terms of a and t.

(ii)

If s = 0 when t = 0, write down an expression for s in terms of a and t.

(6)

Trains approaching a station start to slow down when they pass a point P. As a train
slows down, its velocity is given by v = 40 at, where t = 0 at P. The station is 500 m
from P.
(b)

A train M slows down so that it comes to a stop at the station.

(i)

(ii)

Find the time it takes train M to come to a stop, giving your answer in terms
of a.

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Hence show that a = 5 .
(6)

(c)

For a different train N, the value of a is 4.

Show that this train will stop before it reaches the station.
(5)
(Total 17 marks)

11.

Let f(x) = x(x 5) , for 0 x 6. The following diagram shows the graph of f.

Let R be the region enclosed by the x-axis and the curve of f.

(a)

Find the area of R.

(3)

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(b)

Find the volume of the solid formed when R is rotated through 360 about the xaxis.
(4)

(c)

The diagram below shows a part of the graph of a quadratic function g(x) = x(a
x). The graph of g crosses the x-axis when x = a.

The area of the shaded region is equal to the area of R. Find the value of a.
(7)
(Total 14 marks)

12.

Let f(x) = 3sinx + 4 cos x, for 2 x 2.

(a)

Sketch the graph of f.

(3)

(b)

Write down
(i)

the amplitude;

(ii)

the period;

(iii)

the x-intercept that lies between

2 and 0.
(3)

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(c)

Hence write f(x) in the form p sin (qx + r).

(3)

(d)

Write down one value of x such that f(x) = 0.

(2)

(e)

Write down the two values of k for which the equation f(x) = k has exactly two
solutions.
(2)

(f)

Let g(x) = ln(x + 1), for 0 x . There is a value of x, between 0 and 1, for which
the gradient of f is equal to the gradient of g. Find this value of x.
(5)
(Total 18 marks)

13.

Let f(x) =
(a)

5 cos

x
4 and g(x) = 0.5x2 + 5x 8, for 0 x 9.

On the same diagram, sketch the graphs of f and g.

(3)

(b)

Consider the graph of f. Write down

(i)

the x-intercept that lies between x = 0 and x =3;

(ii)

the period;

(iii)

the amplitude.
(4)

(c)

Consider the graph of g. Write down

(i)

the two x-intercepts;

(ii)

the equation of the axis of symmetry.

(3)

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(d)

Let R be the region enclosed by the graphs of f and g. Find the area of R.
(5)
(Total 15 marks)

14.

Let f (x) = e (1 x ).
(a)

Show that f (x) = e (1 2x x ).

(3)

Part of the graph of y = f (x), for 6 x 2, is shown below. The x-coordinates of the
local minimum and maximum points are r and s respectively.

(b)

Write down the equation of the horizontal asymptote.

(1)

(c)

Write down the value of r and of s.

(4)

(d)

Let L be the normal to the curve of f at P(0, 1). Show that L has equation x + y =
1.
(4)

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(e)

Let R be the region enclosed by the curve y = f (x) and the line L.
(i)

Find an expression for the area of R.

(ii)

Calculate the area of R.

(5)
(Total 17 marks)

15.

Let f(x) = x cos (x sin x), 0 x 3.

(a)

Sketch the graph of f on the following set of axes.

(3)

(b)

The graph of f intersects the x-axis when x = a, a 0. Write down the value of a.
(1)

(c)

The graph of f is revolved 360 about the x-axis from x = 0 to x = a.

Find the volume of the solid formed.
(4)
(Total 8 marks)

16.

Let f(x) = e
(a)

2x

cos x, 1 x 2.

Show that f(x) = e

2x

(2 cos x sin x).

(3)

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Let the line L be the normal to the curve of f at x = 0.

(b)

Find the equation of L.

(5)

The graph of f and the line L intersect at the point (0, 1) and at a second point P.
(c)

(i)

Find the x-coordinate of P.

(ii)

Find the area of the region enclosed by the graph of f and the line L.
(6)
(Total 14 marks)

17.

The function f is defined as f (x) = e sin x, where x is in radians. Part of the curve of f is
shown below.

There is a point of inflexion at A, and a local maximum point at B. The curve of f

intersects the x-axis at the point C.
(a)

Write down the x-coordinate of the point C.

(1)

(b)

(i)

Find f (x).

(ii)

Write down the value of f (x) at the point B.

(4)

(c)

Show that f (x) = 2e cos x.

(2)

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(d)

(i)

Write down the value of f (x) at A, the point of inflexion.

(ii)

Hence, calculate the coordinates of A.

(4)

(e)

Let R be the region enclosed by the curve and the x-axis, between the origin and
C.
(i)

Write down an expression for the area of R.

(ii)

Find the area of R.

(4)
(Total 15 marks)

18.

1
5
2
x

5
The function f (x) is defined as f (x) = 3 +
,x 2.
(a)

Sketch the curve of f for 5 x 5, showing the asymptotes.

(3)

(b)

Using your sketch, write down

(i)

the equation of each asymptote;

(ii)

the value of the x-intercept;

(iii)

the value of the y-intercept.

(4)

(c)

The region enclosed by the curve of f, the x-axis, and the lines x = 3 and x = a, is
revolved through 360 about the x-axis. Let V be the volume of the solid formed.

6
1

2 x 5 2 x 5 2

dx.

(i)

Find

(ii)

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3 ln 3
, find the value of a.
Hence, given that V = 3

(10)
(Total 17 marks)

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19.

Let f (x) =

3x
x q 2 , where p, q
2

Part of the graph of f, including the asymptotes, is shown below.

(a)

The equations of the asymptotes are x =1, x = 1, y = 2. Write down the value of
(i)

p;

(ii)

q.
(2)

(b)

Let R be the region bounded by the graph of f, the x-axis, and the y-axis.
(i)

Find the negative x-intercept of f.

(ii)

Hence find the volume obtained when R is revolved through 360 about the
x-axis.
(7)

3 x 2 1
(c)

(i)
(ii)

Show that f (x) = x 1 .

Hence, show that there are no maximum or minimum points on the graph of
f.
(8)

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(d)

Let g (x) = f (x). Let A be the area of the region enclosed by the graph of g and
the x-axis, between x = 0 and x = a, where a > 0. Given that A = 2, find the value
of a.
(7)
(Total 24 marks)

20.

5
1

2
x
1
(2x1)
,x 2.
Consider the function f (x) e
+

(a)

Sketch the curve of f for 2 x 2, including any asymptotes.

(3)

(b)

(i)

Write down the equation of the vertical asymptote of f.

(ii)

Write down which one of the following expressions does not represent an
area between the curve of f and the x-axis.

(iii)

f (x)dx

f (x)dx

Justify your answer.

(3)

(c)

The region between the curve and the x-axis between x = 1 and x = 1.5 is rotated
through 360 about the x-axis. Let V be the volume formed.
(i)

Write down an expression to represent V.

(ii)

Hence write down the value of V.

(4)

(d)

Find f (x).
(4)

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(e)

(i)

Write down the value of x at the minimum point on the curve of f.

(ii)

The equation f (x) = k has no solutions for p k < q. Write down the value
of p and of q.
(3)
(Total 17 marks)

21.

The function f is defined as f (x) = (2x +1) e , 0 x 3. The point P(0, 1) lies on the
graph of f (x), and there is a maximum point at Q.
(a)

Sketch the graph of y = f (x), labelling the points P and Q.

(3)

(b)

(i)

Show that f (x) = (1 2x) e .

(ii)

Find the exact coordinates of Q.

(7)

(c)

The equation f (x) = k, where k

values of k.

, has two solutions. Write down the range of

(2)

(d)

Given that f (x) = e

inflexion.

(3 + 2x), show that the curve of f has only one point of

(2)

(e)

Let R be the point on the curve of f with x-coordinate 3. Find the area of the
region enclosed by the curve and the line (PR).
(7)
(Total 21 marks)

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22.

Let h (x) = (x 2) sin (x 1) for 5 x 5. The curve of h (x) is shown below. There is a
minimum point at R and a maximum point at S. The curve intersects the x-axis at the
points (a, 0) (1, 0) (2, 0) and (b, 0).
y
4
3
2

(a , 0 )
1

(b , 0 )
1

2
3
4
5
6
7

(a)

Find the exact value of

(i)

a;

(ii)

b.
(2)

The regions between the curve and the x-axis are shaded for a x 2 as shown.
(b)

(i)

Write down an expression which represents the total area of the shaded
regions.

(ii)

Calculate this total area.

(5)

(c)

(i)

The y-coordinate of R is 0.240. Find the y-coordinate of S.

(ii)

Hence or otherwise, find the range of values of k for which the equation
(x 2) sin (x 1) = k has four distinct solutions.
(4)
(Total 11 marks)

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23.

Consider the function f (x) = cos x + sin x.

(a)

(i)

Show that f ( 4 ) = 0.

(ii)

Find in terms of p, the smallest positive value of x which satisfies f (x) = 0.

(3)

The diagram shows the graph of y = e (cos x + sin x), 2 x 3. The graph has a
maximum turning point at C(a, b) and a point of inflexion at D.
y
6

C (a , b )

4
D
2

(b)

dy
Find dx .
(3)

(c)

Find the exact value of a and of b.

(4)

(d)

Show that at D, y =

2e 4 .
(5)

(e)

Find the area of the shaded region.

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(2)
(Total 17 marks)

24.

2
3
Let the function f be defined by f (x) = 1 x , x 1.
(a)

(i)

Write down the equation of the vertical asymptote of the graph of f .

(ii)

Write down the equation of the horizontal asymptote of the graph of f .

(iii)

Sketch the graph of f in the domain 3 x 3.

(4)

(b)

(i)

(ii)

6x 2
3 2
Using the fact that f (x) = (1 x ) , show that the second derivative
12 x 2 x 3 1
3 3
f (x) = (1 x ) .

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

(6)

(c)

The table below gives some values of f (x) and 2f (x).

(i)

f (x)

2f (x)

1.4

0.534188

1.068376

1.8

0.292740

0.585480

2.2

0.171703

0.343407

2.6

0.107666

0.215332

0.071429

0.142857

Use the trapezium rule with five sub-intervals to approximate the integral
3

f x dx.
1

(ii)

f x dx = 0.637599, use a diagram to explain why your answer

Given that
1

is greater than this.

(5)
(Total 15 marks)
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25.

The diagram below shows a sketch of the graph of the function y = sin (e ) where 1
x 2, and x is in radians. The graph cuts the y-axis at A, and the x-axis at C and D. It
has a maximum point at B.
y

(a)

Find the coordinates of A.

(2)

(b)

The coordinates of C may be written as (ln k, 0). Find the exact value of k.
(2)

(c)

(i)

Write down the y-coordinate of B.

(ii)

dy
Find dx .

(iii)

Hence, show that at B, x = ln 2 .

(6)

(d)

(i)

Write down the integral which represents the shaded area.

(ii)

Evaluate this integral.

(5)

(e)

(i)

Copy the above diagram into your answer booklet. (There is no need to
3
copy the shading.) On your diagram, sketch the graph of y = x .

(ii)

The two graphs intersect at the point P. Find the x-coordinate of P.

(3)
(Total 18 marks)

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26.

Note: Radians are used throughout this question.

(a)

Draw the graph of y = p + x cos x, 0 x 5, on millimetre square graph paper,

using a scale of 2 cm per unit. Make clear
(i)

the integer values of x and y on each axis;

(ii)

the approximate positions of the x-intercepts and the turning points.

(5)

(b)

Without the use of a calculator, show that p is a solution of the equation

p + x cos x = 0.
(3)

(c)

Find another solution of the equation p + x cos x = 0 for 0 x 5, giving your

answer to six significant figures.
(2)

(d)

Let R be the region enclosed by the graph and the axes for 0 x p. Shade R on
your diagram, and write down an integral which represents the area of R .
(2)

(e)

Evaluate the integral in part (d) to an accuracy of six significant figures. (If you
consider it necessary, you can make use of the result
d
( x sin x cos x ) x cos x .)
dx
(3)
(Total 15 marks)

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27.

The function f is given by

f ( x) 1

(a)

2x
1 x 2

(i)

To display the graph of y = f (x) for 10 x 10, a suitable interval for y, a

y b must be chosen. Suggest appropriate values for a and b .

(ii)

Give the equation of the asymptote of the graph.

(3)

f ( x)

(b)

Show that

2x 2 2
(1 x 2 ) 2

.
(4)

(c)

Use your answer to part (b) to find the coordinates of the maximum point of the
graph.
(3)

(d)

(i)

Either by inspection or by using an appropriate substitution, find

f ( x) dx
(ii)

Hence find the exact area of the region enclosed by the graph of f, the xaxis and the y-axis.
(8)
(Total 18 marks)

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28.

In this question you should note that radians are used throughout.
(a)

(i)

Sketch the graph of y = x cos x, for 0 x 2 making clear the approximate

positions of the positive x-intercept, the maximum point and the end-points.

(ii)

Write down the approximate coordinates of the positive x-intercept, the

maximum point and the end-points.
(7)

(b)

Find the exact value of the positive x-intercept for 0 x 2.

(2)

Let R be the region in the first quadrant enclosed by the graph and the x-axis.
(c)

(i)

Shade R on your diagram.

(ii)

Write down an integral which represents the area of R.

(3)

(d)

Evaluate the integral in part (c)(ii), either by using a graphic display calculator, or
by using the following information.

d
dx (x2 sin x + 2x cos x 2 sin x) = x2 cos x.
(3)
(Total 15 marks)

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29.

In this part of the question, radians are used throughout.

The function f is given by
2

f (x) = (sin x) cos x.

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

The point A is a maximum point, the point B lies on the x-axis, and the point C is a point
of inflexion.

(a)

Give the period of f.

(1)

(b)

From consideration of the graph of y = f (x), find to an accuracy of one

significant figure the range of f.
(1)

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(c)

(i)

Find f (x).

(ii)

Hence show that at the point A, cos x =

(iii)

Find the exact maximum value.

1
3.
(9)

(d)

Find the exact value of the x-coordinate at the point B.

(1)

(e)

f (x) dx.

(i)

Find

(ii)

Find the area of the shaded region in the diagram.

(4)

(f)

Given that f (x) = 9(cos x) 7 cos x, find the x-coordinate at the point C.
(4)
(Total 20 marks)

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