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A2 TRIAL EXAMINATION MARCH/APRIL 2009

(Jan/March 2008 Intake)
Monday 30 March 2009 8.30 am – 11.30 am
FURTHER MATHEMATICS 9231/01

PAPER 1 3 hours
Additional materials: Answer Booklet/Paper

List of formulae (MF 10)
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST
If you have been given an Answer Booklet, follow the instructions on the front cover of the Booklet.
Write your name and class on all the work you hand in.
Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper.
You may use a soft pencil for any diagrams or graphs.
Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid.
Answer all the questions.

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 a calculator is expected, where appropriate.
Results obtained solely from a graphic calculator, without supporting working or reasoning, will not receive
credit.
You are reminded of the need for clear presentation in your answers.
At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together.
The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
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1 The vector x is an eigenvector of the square matrix A with corresponding

eigenvalue λ . Show that if A −1 exists, then λ ≠ 0 . Show also that the vector x is an
eigenvector of A −1 and find the corresponding eigenvalue. [4]
2 The planes П1, П2, П3 have equations x + y + kz = 0, x + ky + z = 0 and kx + y + z = 0

respectively. Find the common line of intersection of the three planes. [5]
3 Find the centroid of the region R in the first quadrant bounded by the x and y axes, the
line y = 1 and the curve y = ( x − 1) 3 . [5]
Find also the centroid of the solid generated when R is rotated completely about the
y-axis. [2]
4 The equation of a circle is given by y 2 + x 2 = r 2 , where r is a positive real number.

(i) Find, using integration, the circumference of the circle, in terms of r . [5]
(ii) Find, in terms of r , the surface area of a sphere of radius r . [3]
d2y dy
5 Find the general solution of the differential equation + 5 + 4 y = 3x 2 − x + 6 .
dx 2
dx
[9]
6 (i) The curve C is defined implicitly by the equation sin( x + y ) = cos xy . Find the
d2y
value of at the point (π, 0). [5]
dx 2
(ii) If y = x 3 e x , prove that
dny
n
= x 3e x + 3nx 2 e x + 3n(n − 1) xe x + n(n − 1)(n − 2)e x
dx
for every positive integer n. [4]
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7 The linear transformation T : \ 4 → \ 4 is represented by the matrix L , where
⎛ 1 2 −4 1 ⎞
⎜ ⎟
⎜ 2 3 −7 −2 ⎟
L=
⎜ −1 −3 5 −5 ⎟
⎜ ⎟
⎝ 2 5 −9 6 ⎠
(i) Find the dimension of the range space of T . [4]

(ii) Find a basis of the null space of T . [3]
(iii) Find a basis of the column space of T . [3]
7r − 3
8 Express in partial fractions. [3]
r3 − r
Hence, find the sum of the following series
22 36 50 14n − 6
S= + + +" 3 . [6]
1× 2 × 3 2 × 3 × 4 3 × 4 × 5 n −n
Deduce the sum to infinity of the above series. [1]
2
9 Find all solutions of the equation ( + 9) 4 = 1 . [6]
3z − 8
n
⎛2 ⎞
Given ⎜ − 1⎟ = 1 , where n is a positive integer. By expressing z in the form
⎝z ⎠
⎛ kπ kπ ⎞ kπ
r ⎜ cos − i sin ⎟ , show that z = sec , k = 0, 1, ..., n − 1 and state the least
⎝ n n ⎠ n
value of z . [6]
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10 (i) Given that

π
I n = ∫ 2 sin n x dx ,
0
d
where n is a non-negative integer. By considering
dx
( )
sin n −1 x cos x show that
for n ≥ 2 ,
n −1
In = I n−2 . [5]
n
(ii) The curve C has polar equation
r = 4sin 2θ sin θ ,
where 0 ≤ θ < 2π .
(a) Draw a sketch of C . [3]
(b) Using the results from parts (i) and (ii)(a) above, find the area of the region
enclosed by one loop of the curve C . [4]
11 Answer only one of the following two alternatives.

EITHER
2x2 + 3
The curve C has equation y = .
x 2 + 3x − 4
Q R
(i) Express y in the form P + + . [3]
x −1 x + 4
(ii) Write down the equations of all asymptotes of C . [3]
(iii) Find the coordinates of turning points and determine their nature. [5]
(iv) Sketch the curve C . [3]
OR
The roots of the equation ax 3 + bx 2 + cx + d = 0 , α, β, γ, are in geometric progression.
c
(i) Show that one of the roots is − . [3]
b
(ii) Show that for the roots to be in geometric progression, ac 3 = b3 d . [4]
(iii) Find the possible common ratios in terms of a, b, c, and d. [7]
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CAMBRIDGE A LEVEL PROGRAMME

A2 TRIAL EXAMINATION MARCH/APRIL 2009

Monday 30 March 2009 8.30 am – 11.30 am

FURTHER MATHEMATICS 9231/01

Additional materials: Answer Booklet/Paper

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Answer all the questions.

This document consists of 4 printed pages.

© Taylor’s University College Subang Jaya 2009 [Turn over

1 The vector x is an eigenvector of the square matrix A with corresponding

2 The planes П1, П2, П3 have equations x + y + kz = 0, x + ky + z = 0 and kx + y + z = 0

4 The equation of a circle is given by y 2 + x 2 = r 2 , where r is a positive real number.

© TUCMC 2009 9231/01/Trial/Jan & Mar 08 Intake

7 The linear transformation T : \ 4 → \ 4 is represented by the matrix L , where

(i) Find the dimension of the range space of T . [4]

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10 (i) Given that

11 Answer only one of the following two alternatives.

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