SPS SPS FM Pure (SPS FM Pure) 2022 June

Question 1 7 marks
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  1. For each of the following improper integrals, find the value of the integral or explain briefly why it does not have a value:
    1. \(\int_0^9 \frac{1}{\sqrt{x}} dx\); [3 marks]
    2. \(\int_0^9 \frac{1}{x\sqrt{x}} dx\). [3 marks]
  2. Explain briefly why the integrals in part (a) are improper integrals. [1 mark]
Question 2 9 marks
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\includegraphics{figure_1} Figure 1 shows part of the graph of \(y = f(x)\), \(x \in \mathbb{R}\). The graph consists of two line segments that meet at the point \((1, a)\), \(a < 0\). One line meets the \(x\)-axis at \((3, 0)\). The other line meets the \(x\)-axis at \((-1, 0)\) and the \(y\)-axis at \((0, b)\), \(b < 0\). In separate diagrams, sketch the graph with equation
  1. \(y = f(x + 1)\), [2]
  2. \(y = f(|x|)\). [2]
Indicate clearly on each sketch the coordinates of any points of intersection with the axes. Given that \(f(x) = |x - 1| - 2\), find
  1. the value of \(a\) and the value of \(b\), [2]
  2. the value of \(x\) for which \(f(x) = 5x\). [3]
Question 3 8 marks
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  1. Show on an Argand diagram the locus of points given by $$|z - 10 - 12i| = 8$$ [2] Set \(A\) is defined by $$A = \left\{z : 0 \leq \arg(z - 10 - 10i) \leq \frac{\pi}{2}\right\} \cap \{z : |z - 10 - 12i| < 8\}$$
  2. Shade the region defined by \(A\) on your Argand diagram. [2]
  3. Determine the area of the region defined by \(A\). [4]
Question 4 8 marks
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The curve with equation \(y = f(x)\) where $$f(x) = x^2 + \ln(2x^2 - 4x + 5)$$ has a single turning point at \(x = \alpha\)
  1. Show that \(\alpha\) is a solution of the equation $$2x^3 - 4x^2 + 7x - 2 = 0$$ [4]
The iterative formula $$x_{n+1} = \frac{1}{7}(2 + 4x_n^2 - 2x_n^3)$$ is used to find an approximate value for \(\alpha\). Starting with \(x_1 = 0.3\)
  1. calculate, giving each answer to 4 decimal places,
    1. the value of \(x_2\)
    2. the value of \(x_4\)
    [2]
Using a suitable interval and a suitable function that should be stated,
  1. show that \(\alpha\) is 0.341 to 3 decimal places. [2]
Question 5 4 marks
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The triangle \(T\) has vertices at the points \((1, k)\), \((3,0)\) and \((11,0)\), where \(k\) is a positive constant. Triangle \(T\) is transformed onto the triangle \(T'\) by the matrix $$\begin{pmatrix} 6 & -2 \\ 1 & 2 \end{pmatrix}$$ Given that the area of triangle \(T'\) is 364 square units, find the value of \(k\). [4]
Question 6 7 marks
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The complex number \(w\) is given by $$w = 10 - 5i$$
  1. Find \(|w|\). [1]
  2. Find \(\arg w\), giving your answer in radians to 2 decimal places. [1]
The complex numbers \(z\) and \(w\) satisfy the equation $$(2 + i)(z + 3i) = w$$
  1. Use algebra to find \(z\), giving your answer in the form \(a + bi\), where \(a\) and \(b\) are real numbers. [4]
Given that $$\arg(\lambda + 9i + w) = \frac{\pi}{4}$$ where \(\lambda\) is a real constant,
  1. find the value of \(\lambda\). [1]
Question 7 7 marks
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\includegraphics{figure_1} Figure 1 shows the finite region \(R\), which is bounded by the curve \(y = xe^x\), the line \(x = 1\), the line \(x = 3\) and the \(x\)-axis. The region \(R\) is rotated through 360 degrees about the \(x\)-axis. Use integration by parts to find an exact value for the volume of the solid generated. [7]
Question 8 5 marks
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With respect to a fixed origin \(O\), the line \(l\) has equation $$\mathbf{r} = \begin{pmatrix} 13 \\ 8 \\ 1 \end{pmatrix} + \lambda \begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ 2 \\ -1 \end{pmatrix}, \text{ where } \lambda \text{ is a scalar parameter.}$$ The point \(A\) lies on \(l\) and has coordinates \((3, -2, 6)\). The point \(P\) has position vector \((-\mathbf{i} + 2\mathbf{k})\) relative to \(O\). Given that vector \(\overrightarrow{PA}\) is perpendicular to \(l\), and that point \(B\) is a point on \(l\) such that \(\angle BPA = 45°\), find the coordinates of the two possible positions of \(B\). [5]
Question 9 6 marks
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Prove by induction that for \(n \in \mathbb{Z}^+\) $$f(n) = 4^{n+1} + 5^{2n-1}$$ is divisible by 21 [6]
Question 10 8 marks
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The curve defined by the parametric equations $$x = 2\cos\theta, \quad y = 3\sin(2\theta) \quad \text{and} \quad \theta \in [0, 2\pi]$$ is shown below. The point \(P\left(\sqrt{3}, \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{2}\right)\) is marked on the curve. \includegraphics{figure_curve}
  1. Show that the equation of the normal to the curve at \(P\) can be written as \(3y - x = \frac{7\sqrt{3}}{2}\) [5]
  2. Show that the Cartesian equation of the curve may be written as \(ay^2 + bx^4 + cx^2 = 0\) where \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\) are integers to be found. [3]
Question 11 8 marks
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Solve the differential equation $$2\cot x \frac{dy}{dx} = (4 - y^2)$$ for which \(y = 0\) at \(x = \frac{\pi}{3}\), giving your answer in the form \(\sec^2 x = g(y)\). [8]
Question 12 8 marks
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A linear transformation T of the \(x\)-\(y\) plane has an associated matrix M, where \(\mathbf{M} = \begin{pmatrix} \lambda & k \\ 1 & \lambda - k \end{pmatrix}\), and \(\lambda\) and \(k\) are real constants.
  1. You are given that \(\det \mathbf{M} > 0\) for all values of \(\lambda\).
    1. Find the range of possible values of \(k\). [3]
    2. What is the significance of the condition \(\det \mathbf{M} > 0\) for the transformation T? [1]
For the remainder of this question, take \(k = -2\).
  1. Determine whether there are any lines through the origin that are invariant lines for the transformation T. [4]
Question 13 8 marks
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  1. Show that \(\sin(2\theta + \frac{1}{2}\pi) = \cos 2\theta\). [2]
  2. Hence solve the equation \(\sin 3\theta = \cos 2\theta\) for \(0 \leq \theta \leq 2\pi\). [6]
Question 14 7 marks
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Using an appropriate substitution, or otherwise, show that $$\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \frac{\sin 2\theta}{1 + \cos \theta} d\theta = 2 - 2\ln 2$$ [7]