OCR MEI C3 2007 January — Question 6 8 marks

Exam BoardOCR MEI
ModuleC3 (Core Mathematics 3)
Year2007
SessionJanuary
Marks8
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TopicImplicit equations and differentiation
TypeShow dy/dx equals given expression
DifficultyModerate -0.3 This is a straightforward implicit differentiation question with clear scaffolding. Part (i) involves basic coordinate geometry (distance formula), part (ii) is routine implicit differentiation of a simple equation, and part (iii) applies the chain rule mechanically. All steps are standard techniques with no novel insight required, making it slightly easier than average for C3.
Spec1.07r Chain rule: dy/dx = dy/du * du/dx and connected rates1.07s Parametric and implicit differentiation

6 Fig. 6 shows the triangle OAP , where O is the origin and A is the point \(( 0,3 )\). The point \(\mathrm { P } ( x , 0 )\) moves on the positive \(x\)-axis. The point \(\mathrm { Q } ( 0 , y )\) moves between O and A in such a way that \(\mathrm { AQ } + \mathrm { AP } = 6\). \begin{figure}[h]
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  1. Write down the length AQ in terms of \(y\). Hence find AP in terms of \(y\), and show that $$( y + 3 ) ^ { 2 } = x ^ { 2 } + 9 .$$
  2. Use this result to show that \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = \frac { x } { y + 3 }\).
  3. When \(x = 4\) and \(y = 2 , \frac { \mathrm {~d} x } { \mathrm {~d} t } = 2\). Calculate \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} t }\) at this time. Section B (36 marks)

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6 Fig. 6 shows the triangle OAP , where O is the origin and A is the point $( 0,3 )$. The point $\mathrm { P } ( x , 0 )$ moves on the positive $x$-axis. The point $\mathrm { Q } ( 0 , y )$ moves between O and A in such a way that $\mathrm { AQ } + \mathrm { AP } = 6$.

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  \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{666dc19e-f293-4738-8530-fce90df23d17-3_490_839_438_612}
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\caption{Fig. 6}
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(i) Write down the length AQ in terms of $y$. Hence find AP in terms of $y$, and show that

$$( y + 3 ) ^ { 2 } = x ^ { 2 } + 9 .$$

(ii) Use this result to show that $\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = \frac { x } { y + 3 }$.\\
(iii) When $x = 4$ and $y = 2 , \frac { \mathrm {~d} x } { \mathrm {~d} t } = 2$. Calculate $\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} t }$ at this time.

Section B (36 marks)\\

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