OCR MEI AS Paper 2 Specimen — Question 1 3 marks

Exam BoardOCR MEI
ModuleAS Paper 2 (AS Paper 2)
SessionSpecimen
Marks3
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TopicStandard Integrals and Reverse Chain Rule
TypeFind indefinite integral of polynomial/power
DifficultyEasy -1.2 This is a straightforward application of the power rule for integration requiring only direct recall of standard integral formulas. The question involves two simple terms with no algebraic manipulation needed beforehand, making it easier than average for A-level standard.
Spec1.08b Integrate x^n: where n != -1 and sums

1 Find \(\int \left( x ^ { 2 } + \frac { 1 } { x ^ { 2 } } \right) \mathrm { d } x\).

Question 1:
AnswerMarks Guidance
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(\frac{1}{3}x^3\)B1 (1.1)
\(-\frac{1}{x}\) oeB1 (1.1)
\(+ c\)B1 (1.1)
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## Question 1:

| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| $\frac{1}{3}x^3$ | B1 (1.1) | |
| $-\frac{1}{x}$ oe | B1 (1.1) | |
| $+ c$ | B1 (1.1) | |
| **[3]** | | |

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1 Find $\int \left( x ^ { 2 } + \frac { 1 } { x ^ { 2 } } \right) \mathrm { d } x$.

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