CAIE Further Paper 1 2021 June — Question 1 6 marks

Exam BoardCAIE
ModuleFurther Paper 1 (Further Paper 1)
Year2021
SessionJune
Marks6
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TopicSequences and series, recurrence and convergence
TypeTrigonometric method of differences
DifficultyStandard +0.8 This is a structured Further Maths question requiring proof of a trigonometric identity, application of method of differences with a non-standard telescoping series, and analysis of convergence. While guided by parts (a) and (b), it demands facility with trigonometric manipulation and understanding of series behavior beyond routine A-level work.
Spec1.05l Double angle formulae: and compound angle formulae4.06b Method of differences: telescoping series

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  1. Show that $$\tan ( r + 1 ) - \tan r = \frac { \sin 1 } { \cos ( r + 1 ) \cos r }$$ Let \(\mathrm { u } _ { \mathrm { r } } = \frac { 1 } { \cos ( \mathrm { r } + 1 ) \cos \mathrm { r } }\).
  2. Use the method of differences to find \(\sum _ { r = 1 } ^ { n } u _ { r }\).
  3. Explain why the infinite series \(u _ { 1 } + u _ { 2 } + u _ { 3 } + \ldots\) does not converge.

Question 1:
Part (a):
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AnswerMarks Guidance
\(\frac{\sin(r+1)}{\cos(r+1)} - \frac{\sin r}{\cos r} = \frac{\sin(r+1)\cos r - \cos(r+1)\sin r}{\cos(r+1)\cos r} = \frac{\sin(r+1-r)}{\cos(r+1)\cos r}\)M1 Applies all relevant correct addition formulae from MF19 for the route chosen and combines into a single fraction.
OR \(\frac{\sin(r+1)}{\cos(r+1)} - \frac{\sin r}{\cos r} = \frac{\sin r\cos 1 + \cos r\sin 1}{\cos(r+1)} - \frac{\sin r}{\cos r}\)
\(= \frac{\sin r\cos r\cos 1 + \cos^2 r\sin 1 - \sin r\cos r\cos 1 + \sin^2 r\sin 1}{\cos(r+1)\cos r}\)
\(= \frac{\sin 1}{\cos(r+1)\cos r}\)A1 SC B2 for this route completely correct to AG.
Alternative via \(\tan\): \(\frac{\tan r + \tan 1}{1 - \tan r\tan 1} - \tan r = \frac{\tan r + \tan 1 - \tan r + \tan^2 r\tan 1}{1-\tan r\tan 1}\)
\(= \frac{\tan 1\sec^2 r}{1-\tan r\tan 1} = \frac{\tan 1}{\cos r(\cos r - \sin r\tan 1)} = \frac{\sin 1}{\cos r(\cos r\cos 1 - \sin r\sin 1)} = \frac{\sin 1}{\cos r\cos(r+1)}\)
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Part (b):
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AnswerMarks Guidance
\([\sin 1]\displaystyle\sum_{r=1}^{n} u_r = \tan 2 - \tan 1 + \tan 3 - \tan 2 + \ldots + \tan(n+1) - \tan n\)M1 A1 Shows enough terms for cancellation to be clear. There must be three complete terms including first and last. Cancelling may be implied.
\(\displaystyle\sum_{r=1}^{n} u_r = \frac{\tan(n+1) - \tan 1}{\sin 1}\)A1 OE and ISW.
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Question 1(c):
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\(\tan(n+1)\) oscillates as \(n \to \infty\) so \(u_1 + u_2 + u_3 + \ldots\) does not converge.B1 States 'oscillates' or refers to diverging values of \(\tan(n+1)\), or states that \(\tan(n+1)\) does not tend to a limit.
## Question 1:

### Part (a):

| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| $\frac{\sin(r+1)}{\cos(r+1)} - \frac{\sin r}{\cos r} = \frac{\sin(r+1)\cos r - \cos(r+1)\sin r}{\cos(r+1)\cos r} = \frac{\sin(r+1-r)}{\cos(r+1)\cos r}$ | M1 | Applies all relevant correct addition formulae from MF19 for the route chosen and combines into a single fraction. |
| OR $\frac{\sin(r+1)}{\cos(r+1)} - \frac{\sin r}{\cos r} = \frac{\sin r\cos 1 + \cos r\sin 1}{\cos(r+1)} - \frac{\sin r}{\cos r}$ | | |
| $= \frac{\sin r\cos r\cos 1 + \cos^2 r\sin 1 - \sin r\cos r\cos 1 + \sin^2 r\sin 1}{\cos(r+1)\cos r}$ | | |
| $= \frac{\sin 1}{\cos(r+1)\cos r}$ | A1 | SC B2 for this route completely correct to AG. |
| Alternative via $\tan$: $\frac{\tan r + \tan 1}{1 - \tan r\tan 1} - \tan r = \frac{\tan r + \tan 1 - \tan r + \tan^2 r\tan 1}{1-\tan r\tan 1}$ | | |
| $= \frac{\tan 1\sec^2 r}{1-\tan r\tan 1} = \frac{\tan 1}{\cos r(\cos r - \sin r\tan 1)} = \frac{\sin 1}{\cos r(\cos r\cos 1 - \sin r\sin 1)} = \frac{\sin 1}{\cos r\cos(r+1)}$ | | |
| **Total** | **2** | |

### Part (b):

| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| $[\sin 1]\displaystyle\sum_{r=1}^{n} u_r = \tan 2 - \tan 1 + \tan 3 - \tan 2 + \ldots + \tan(n+1) - \tan n$ | M1 A1 | Shows enough terms for cancellation to be clear. There must be three complete terms including first and last. Cancelling may be implied. |
| $\displaystyle\sum_{r=1}^{n} u_r = \frac{\tan(n+1) - \tan 1}{\sin 1}$ | A1 | OE and ISW. |
| **Total** | **3** | |

# Question 1(c):
$\tan(n+1)$ oscillates as $n \to \infty$ so $u_1 + u_2 + u_3 + \ldots$ does not converge. | **B1** | States 'oscillates' or refers to diverging values of $\tan(n+1)$, or states that $\tan(n+1)$ does not tend to a limit.

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\begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)]
\item Show that

$$\tan ( r + 1 ) - \tan r = \frac { \sin 1 } { \cos ( r + 1 ) \cos r }$$

Let $\mathrm { u } _ { \mathrm { r } } = \frac { 1 } { \cos ( \mathrm { r } + 1 ) \cos \mathrm { r } }$.
\item Use the method of differences to find $\sum _ { r = 1 } ^ { n } u _ { r }$.
\item Explain why the infinite series $u _ { 1 } + u _ { 2 } + u _ { 3 } + \ldots$ does not converge.
\end{enumerate}

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