| Exam Board | AQA |
|---|---|
| Module | C3 (Core Mathematics 3) |
| Year | 2008 |
| Session | January |
| Marks | 17 |
| Paper | Download PDF ↗ |
| Mark scheme | Download PDF ↗ |
| Topic | Integration by Parts |
| Type | Stationary points then area/volume |
| Difficulty | Standard +0.3 This is a structured multi-part question covering standard C3 techniques: solving exponential equations (routine logarithms), integration by parts (textbook application with e^{-2x}), stationary points (standard differentiation), and volume of revolution. Each part follows predictable methods with no novel insights required, making it slightly easier than average despite the multiple steps. |
| Spec | 1.06g Equations with exponentials: solve a^x = b1.07i Differentiate x^n: for rational n and sums1.07j Differentiate exponentials: e^(kx) and a^(kx)1.07n Stationary points: find maxima, minima using derivatives1.07p Points of inflection: using second derivative1.08i Integration by parts4.08d Volumes of revolution: about x and y axes |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| \(e^{-2x} = 3\) | M1 | |
| \(-2x = \ln 3\) | ||
| \(x = -\frac{1}{2} \ln 3\) | A1 | OE ISW |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| \(\int xe^{-2x} dx\) | M1 | differentiating and integrating |
| \(u = x\) \(\frac{dv}{dx} = e^{-2x}\) | ||
| \(\frac{du}{dx} = 1\) \(v = -\frac{1}{2}e^{-2x}\) | ||
| \(\int = -\frac{1}{2}xe^{-2x} + \int \frac{1}{2}e^{-2x}(dx)\) | m1 | correct subs of their values into parts formula |
| \(= -\frac{1}{2}xe^{-2x} - \frac{1}{4}e^{-2x} + c\) | A1 A1 | No further incorrect working |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| \(y = e^{-2x} + 6x\) | M1 | \(ke^{-2x} + 6 = 0\) |
| \(\frac{dy}{dx} = -2e^{-2x} + 6 = 0\) | ||
| \(\frac{dy}{dx} = 0 \Rightarrow -2(e^{-2x} - 3) = 0\) | ||
| \(x = -\frac{1}{2}\ln 3\) | A1 | OE |
| \(y = 3 + 6\left(-\frac{1}{2}\ln 3\right)\) | M1 | Correct substitute of their valid \(x\) |
| \(= 3 - 3\ln 3\) | A1 | OE ISW |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| \(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = 4e^{-2x} \begin{cases} = 12 \\ > 0 \end{cases}\) | M1 | Other methods need justification. Allow error in \(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}\) or \(x\)-value, but not both |
| \(\therefore\) minimum | A1 |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| \((V) = \pi \int_0^{(1)} y^2 dx = (\pi) \int_{(0)}^{(1)} (e^{-2x} - 6x)^2 (dx)\) | M1 | Either |
| \(= (\pi) \int_{(0)}^{(1)} (e^{-4x} + 12xe^{-2x} + 36x^2) dx\) | B1 | Correct expansion |
| \(= (\pi) \left[-\frac{1}{4}e^{-4x} - 6xe^{-2x} - 3e^{-2x} + 12x^3\right]_{(0)}^{(1)}\) | A1 | 3 correct terms; '−6', '−3' correct or \(12 \times\) their (b) |
| \(= \pi \left[\left(-\frac{1}{4}e^{-4} - 9e^{-2} + 12\right) - \left(-\frac{1}{4} - 3\right)\right]\) | A1 | All correct |
| \(= \pi \left[15\frac{1}{4} - 9e^{-2} - \frac{1}{4}e^{-4}\right]\) | ||
| \(= 44.1\) | B1 | AWRT |
| Answer | Marks |
|---|---|
| Q | Total |
| 1 | 7 |
| 2 | 8 |
| 3 | 7 |
| 4 | 9 |
| 5 | 9 |
| 6 | 6 |
| 7 | 12 |
| 8 | 17 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 75 |
### 8(a)
$e^{-2x} = 3$ | M1 | |
$-2x = \ln 3$ | | |
$x = -\frac{1}{2} \ln 3$ | A1 | OE ISW | **Total: 2**
### 8(b)
$\int xe^{-2x} dx$ | M1 | differentiating and integrating |
$u = x$ $\frac{dv}{dx} = e^{-2x}$ | | |
$\frac{du}{dx} = 1$ $v = -\frac{1}{2}e^{-2x}$ | | |
$\int = -\frac{1}{2}xe^{-2x} + \int \frac{1}{2}e^{-2x}(dx)$ | m1 | correct subs of their values into parts formula |
$= -\frac{1}{2}xe^{-2x} - \frac{1}{4}e^{-2x} + c$ | A1 A1 | No further incorrect working | **Total: 4**
### 8(c)(i)
$y = e^{-2x} + 6x$ | M1 | $ke^{-2x} + 6 = 0$ |
$\frac{dy}{dx} = -2e^{-2x} + 6 = 0$ | | |
$\frac{dy}{dx} = 0 \Rightarrow -2(e^{-2x} - 3) = 0$ | | |
$x = -\frac{1}{2}\ln 3$ | A1 | OE |
$y = 3 + 6\left(-\frac{1}{2}\ln 3\right)$ | M1 | Correct substitute of their valid $x$ |
$= 3 - 3\ln 3$ | A1 | OE ISW | **Total: 4**
### 8(c)(ii)
$\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = 4e^{-2x} \begin{cases} = 12 \\ > 0 \end{cases}$ | M1 | Other methods need justification. Allow error in $\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}$ or $x$-value, but not both |
$\therefore$ minimum | A1 | | **Total: 2**
### 8(c)(iii)
$(V) = \pi \int_0^{(1)} y^2 dx = (\pi) \int_{(0)}^{(1)} (e^{-2x} - 6x)^2 (dx)$ | M1 | Either |
$= (\pi) \int_{(0)}^{(1)} (e^{-4x} + 12xe^{-2x} + 36x^2) dx$ | B1 | Correct expansion |
$= (\pi) \left[-\frac{1}{4}e^{-4x} - 6xe^{-2x} - 3e^{-2x} + 12x^3\right]_{(0)}^{(1)}$ | A1 | 3 correct terms; '−6', '−3' correct or $12 \times$ their (b) |
$= \pi \left[\left(-\frac{1}{4}e^{-4} - 9e^{-2} + 12\right) - \left(-\frac{1}{4} - 3\right)\right]$ | A1 | All correct |
$= \pi \left[15\frac{1}{4} - 9e^{-2} - \frac{1}{4}e^{-4}\right]$ | | |
$= 44.1$ | B1 | AWRT | **Total: 5**
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# TOTALS BY QUESTION
| Q | Total |
|---|-------|
| 1 | 7 |
| 2 | 8 |
| 3 | 7 |
| 4 | 9 |
| 5 | 9 |
| 6 | 6 |
| 7 | 12 |
| 8 | 17 |
| **GRAND TOTAL** | **75** |
8
\begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)]
\item Given that $\mathrm { e } ^ { - 2 x } = 3$, find the exact value of $x$.
\item Use integration by parts to find $\int x \mathrm { e } ^ { - 2 x } \mathrm {~d} x$.
\item A curve has equation $y = \mathrm { e } ^ { - 2 x } + 6 x$.
\begin{enumerate}[label=(\roman*)]
\item Find the exact values of the coordinates of the stationary point of the curve.
\item Determine the nature of the stationary point.
\item The region $R$ is bounded by the curve $y = \mathrm { e } ^ { - 2 x } + 6 x$, the $x$-axis and the lines $x = 0$ and $x = 1$.
Find the volume of the solid formed when $R$ is rotated through $2 \pi$ radians about the $x$-axis, giving your answer to three significant figures.
\end{enumerate}\end{enumerate}
\hfill \mbox{\textit{AQA C3 2008 Q8 [17]}}