OCR H240/01 2020 November — Question 3 10 marks

Exam BoardOCR
ModuleH240/01 (Pure Mathematics)
Year2020
SessionNovember
Marks10
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TopicStationary points and optimisation
TypeShow formula then optimise: cylinder/prism (single variable)
DifficultyStandard +0.3 This is a standard optimization problem requiring students to derive a surface area formula using a volume constraint, then differentiate and solve dA/dr = 0. The algebra is straightforward, and verifying the minimum using the second derivative is routine. While it requires multiple steps, it follows a well-practiced template with no novel insights needed, making it slightly easier than average.
Spec1.07n Stationary points: find maxima, minima using derivatives

3 A cylindrical metal tin of radius \(r \mathrm {~cm}\) is closed at both ends. It has a volume of \(16000 \pi \mathrm {~cm} ^ { 3 }\).
  1. Show that its total surface area, \(A \mathrm {~cm} ^ { 2 }\), is given by \(A = 2 \pi r ^ { 2 } + 32000 \pi r ^ { - 1 }\).
  2. Use calculus to determine the minimum total surface area of the tin. You should justify that it is a minimum.

Question 3:
Part (a):
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMarks Guidance
\(\pi r^2 h=16000\pi\)B1 Correct equation for volume seen or used; \(h\) likely to be used, but could be other variable
\(A=2\pi r^2+2\pi rh\)B1 Correct expression for surface area seen; two terms may be seen at separate stages; if alternative formula used eg \(2\pi r^2+2Vr^{-1}\) then must be clearly derived; allow BOD for \(2\pi r^2+2\pi r\times16000r^{-2}\) as long as \(h\) seen explicitly in terms of \(r\) first
\(=2\pi r^2+2\pi r\times16000r^{-2}\)M1 Eliminate \(h\) from expression for surface area; allow if just attempt at curved surface area
\(=2\pi r^2+32000\pi r^{-1}\) A.G.A1 Obtain given answer; if \(2\pi r^2\) is first seen in the final answer then it must be justified eg 'plus two ends', otherwise max B1B0M1A0
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Part (b):
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMarks Guidance
\(\frac{dA}{dr}=4\pi r-32000\pi r^{-2}\)M1 Attempt differentiation; both powers decrease by 1
\(4\pi r-32000\pi r^{-2}=0\)M1 Equate derivative to 0 and attempt to solve for \(r\) (or \(h\)); \(-32000\pi h^{-2}+\pi\sqrt{16000}h^{-\frac{1}{2}}\)
\(r^3=8000\) \(h^{\frac{3}{2}}=\sqrt{64000}\)
\(r=20\)A1 Obtain correct \(r\), units not needed
Surface area \(=2400\pi\) cm\(^2\) / 7540 cm\(^2\)A1 Obtain correct \(A\), units not needed; allow exact or decimal (3sf or better)
\(\frac{d^2A}{dr^2}=4\pi+64000\pi r^{-3}\)M1 Attempt method to justify minimum, including substitution or consideration of sign; could also test first derivative, or \(A\), on both sides of \(r=20\)
when \(r=20\), \(\frac{d^2A}{dr^2}=12\pi\) (or 37.7)
\(\frac{d^2A}{dr^2}>0\), hence minimumA1 Correct conclusion, with justification, from correct working; if second derivative is evaluated, it must be correct (condone truncated decimal of 37.6)
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# Question 3:

## Part (a):
| Answer/Working | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $\pi r^2 h=16000\pi$ | B1 | Correct equation for volume seen or used; $h$ likely to be used, but could be other variable |
| $A=2\pi r^2+2\pi rh$ | B1 | Correct expression for surface area seen; two terms may be seen at separate stages; if alternative formula used eg $2\pi r^2+2Vr^{-1}$ then must be clearly derived; allow BOD for $2\pi r^2+2\pi r\times16000r^{-2}$ as long as $h$ seen explicitly in terms of $r$ first |
| $=2\pi r^2+2\pi r\times16000r^{-2}$ | M1 | Eliminate $h$ from expression for surface area; allow if just attempt at curved surface area |
| $=2\pi r^2+32000\pi r^{-1}$ **A.G.** | A1 | Obtain given answer; if $2\pi r^2$ is first seen in the final answer then it must be justified eg 'plus two ends', otherwise max B1B0M1A0 |
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## Part (b):
| Answer/Working | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $\frac{dA}{dr}=4\pi r-32000\pi r^{-2}$ | M1 | Attempt differentiation; both powers decrease by 1 |
| $4\pi r-32000\pi r^{-2}=0$ | M1 | Equate derivative to 0 and attempt to solve for $r$ (or $h$); $-32000\pi h^{-2}+\pi\sqrt{16000}h^{-\frac{1}{2}}$ |
| $r^3=8000$ | | $h^{\frac{3}{2}}=\sqrt{64000}$ |
| $r=20$ | A1 | Obtain correct $r$, units not needed |
| Surface area $=2400\pi$ cm$^2$ / 7540 cm$^2$ | A1 | Obtain correct $A$, units not needed; allow exact or decimal (3sf or better) |
| $\frac{d^2A}{dr^2}=4\pi+64000\pi r^{-3}$ | M1 | Attempt method to justify minimum, including substitution or consideration of sign; could also test first derivative, or $A$, on both sides of $r=20$ |
| when $r=20$, $\frac{d^2A}{dr^2}=12\pi$ (or 37.7) | | |
| $\frac{d^2A}{dr^2}>0$, hence minimum | A1 | Correct conclusion, with justification, from correct working; if second derivative is evaluated, it must be correct (condone truncated decimal of 37.6) |
| **[6]** | | |

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3 A cylindrical metal tin of radius $r \mathrm {~cm}$ is closed at both ends. It has a volume of $16000 \pi \mathrm {~cm} ^ { 3 }$.
\begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)]
\item Show that its total surface area, $A \mathrm {~cm} ^ { 2 }$, is given by $A = 2 \pi r ^ { 2 } + 32000 \pi r ^ { - 1 }$.
\item Use calculus to determine the minimum total surface area of the tin. You should justify that it is a minimum.
\end{enumerate}

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