CAIE P3 2012 November — Question 10 11 marks

Exam BoardCAIE
ModuleP3 (Pure Mathematics 3)
Year2012
SessionNovember
Marks11
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TopicComplex Numbers Argand & Loci
TypeRegion shading with multiple inequalities
DifficultyStandard +0.3 Part (a) is straightforward manipulation of complex numbers requiring expansion and solving a quadratic. Part (b)(i) is a standard circle sketch. Part (b)(ii) requires finding max/min modulus and argument for points on a circle, which is routine geometric reasoning with some calculation, but all techniques are standard for this topic.
Spec4.02a Complex numbers: real/imaginary parts, modulus, argument4.02b Express complex numbers: cartesian and modulus-argument forms4.02e Arithmetic of complex numbers: add, subtract, multiply, divide4.02f Convert between forms: cartesian and modulus-argument4.02h Square roots: of complex numbers4.02i Quadratic equations: with complex roots4.02k Argand diagrams: geometric interpretation4.02o Loci in Argand diagram: circles, half-lines

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  1. Without using a calculator, solve the equation \(\mathrm { i } w ^ { 2 } = ( 2 - 2 \mathrm { i } ) ^ { 2 }\).
    1. Sketch an Argand diagram showing the region \(R\) consisting of points representing the complex numbers \(z\) where $$| z - 4 - 4 i | \leqslant 2$$
    2. For the complex numbers represented by points in the region \(R\), it is given that $$p \leqslant | z | \leqslant q \quad \text { and } \quad \alpha \leqslant \arg z \leqslant \beta$$ Find the values of \(p , q , \alpha\) and \(\beta\), giving your answers correct to 3 significant figures.

Question 10:
Part (a)
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
Expand and simplify as far as \(iw^2 = -8i\) or equivalentB1
Obtain first answer \(i\sqrt{8}\), or equivalentB1
Obtain second answer \(-i\sqrt{8}\), or equivalent and no othersB1 [3]
Part (b)(i)
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
Draw circle with centre in first quadrantM1
Draw correct circle with interior shaded or indicatedA1 [2]
Part (b)(ii)
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
Identify ends of diameter corresponding to line through origin and centreM1
Obtain \(p = 3.66\) and \(q = 7.66\)A1
Show tangents from origin to circleM1
Evaluate \(\sin^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{4}\sqrt{2}\right)\)M1
Obtain \(\alpha = \frac{1}{4}\pi - \sin^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{4}\sqrt{2}\right)\) or equivalent and hence \(0.424\)A1
Obtain \(\beta = \frac{1}{4}\pi + \sin^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{4}\sqrt{2}\right)\) or equivalent and hence \(1.15\)A1 [6]
# Question 10:

## Part (a)

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Expand and simplify as far as $iw^2 = -8i$ or equivalent | B1 | |
| Obtain first answer $i\sqrt{8}$, or equivalent | B1 | |
| Obtain second answer $-i\sqrt{8}$, or equivalent and no others | B1 | [3] |

## Part (b)(i)

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Draw circle with centre in first quadrant | M1 | |
| Draw correct circle with interior shaded or indicated | A1 | [2] |

## Part (b)(ii)

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Identify ends of diameter corresponding to line through origin and centre | M1 | |
| Obtain $p = 3.66$ and $q = 7.66$ | A1 | |
| Show tangents from origin to circle | M1 | |
| Evaluate $\sin^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{4}\sqrt{2}\right)$ | M1 | |
| Obtain $\alpha = \frac{1}{4}\pi - \sin^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{4}\sqrt{2}\right)$ or equivalent and hence $0.424$ | A1 | |
| Obtain $\beta = \frac{1}{4}\pi + \sin^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{4}\sqrt{2}\right)$ or equivalent and hence $1.15$ | A1 | [6] |
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\begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)]
\item Without using a calculator, solve the equation $\mathrm { i } w ^ { 2 } = ( 2 - 2 \mathrm { i } ) ^ { 2 }$.
\item \begin{enumerate}[label=(\roman*)]
\item Sketch an Argand diagram showing the region $R$ consisting of points representing the complex numbers $z$ where

$$| z - 4 - 4 i | \leqslant 2$$
\item For the complex numbers represented by points in the region $R$, it is given that

$$p \leqslant | z | \leqslant q \quad \text { and } \quad \alpha \leqslant \arg z \leqslant \beta$$

Find the values of $p , q , \alpha$ and $\beta$, giving your answers correct to 3 significant figures.

\end{enumerate}\end{enumerate}

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