Edexcel CP1 2022 June — Question 9 6 marks

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleCP1 (Core Pure 1)
Year2022
SessionJune
Marks6
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TopicHyperbolic functions
TypeSolve mixed sinh/cosh linear combinations
DifficultyStandard +0.8 Part (i) tests understanding of improper integrals and divergence (routine for Further Maths). Part (ii) requires rewriting sinh/cosh in exponential form, solving a quadratic in e^x, and applying the discriminant condition—this involves multiple conceptual steps and algebraic manipulation beyond standard textbook exercises, though the techniques are all A-level accessible.
Spec4.07a Hyperbolic definitions: sinh, cosh, tanh as exponentials4.08c Improper integrals: infinite limits or discontinuous integrands

  1. (i) (a) Explain why \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { \infty } \cosh x \mathrm {~d} x\) is an improper integral.
    (b) Show that \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { \infty } \cosh x \mathrm {~d} x\) is divergent.
    (ii)
$$4 \sinh x = p \cosh x \quad \text { where } p \text { is a real constant }$$ Given that this equation has real solutions, determine the range of possible values for \(p\)

Question 9(i)(a):
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
The interval being integrated over is unbounded / \(\cosh x\) is undefined at the limit of \(\infty\) / the upper limit is infiniteB1 Must refer to the interval being unbounded. Accept "upper limit is infinity" but NOT "because it is infinity" without reference to what "it" is
Question 9(i)(b):
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
\(\int_0^{\infty} \cosh x \, dx = \lim_{t \to \infty} \int_0^t \cosh x \, dx\) or \(\lim_{t \to \infty} \int_0^t \frac{1}{2}(e^x + e^{-x})dx\)B1 Writes integral in terms of a limit as \(t \to \infty\) with limits 0 and \(t\)
\(\int_0^t \cosh x \, dx = [\sinh x]_0^t = \sinh t \, (-0)\) or \(\frac{1}{2}\int_0^t e^x + e^{-x} \, dx = \frac{1}{2}[e^x - e^{-x}]_0^t\)M1 Integrates \(\cosh x\) correctly and applies limits of 0 and \(t\)
When \(t \to \infty\), \(e^t \to \infty\) and \(e^{-t} \to 0\) therefore the integral is divergentA1 States \(\sinh t \to \infty\) or \(e^t \to \infty\) and \(e^{-t} \to 0\), therefore divergent
Question 9(ii):
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
\(4\sinh x = p\cosh x \Rightarrow \tanh x = \frac{p}{4}\) or \(4\tanh x = p\); Alternative: \(\frac{4}{2}(e^x - e^{-x}) = \frac{p}{2}(e^x + e^{-x}) \Rightarrow e^{2x}(4-p) = p+4 \Rightarrow e^{2x} = \frac{p+4}{4-p}\)M1 Divides through by \(\cosh x\) to find expression involving \(\tanh x\), OR uses exponential definitions
\(\left\{-1 < \frac{p}{4} < 1 \Rightarrow\right\} -4 < p < 4\)A1 Deduces correct inequality for \(p\). Note \(
# Question 9(i)(a):

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| The interval being integrated over is unbounded / $\cosh x$ is undefined at the limit of $\infty$ / the upper limit is infinite | B1 | Must refer to the interval being unbounded. Accept "upper limit is infinity" but NOT "because it is infinity" without reference to what "it" is |

# Question 9(i)(b):

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $\int_0^{\infty} \cosh x \, dx = \lim_{t \to \infty} \int_0^t \cosh x \, dx$ or $\lim_{t \to \infty} \int_0^t \frac{1}{2}(e^x + e^{-x})dx$ | B1 | Writes integral in terms of a limit as $t \to \infty$ with limits 0 and $t$ |
| $\int_0^t \cosh x \, dx = [\sinh x]_0^t = \sinh t \, (-0)$ or $\frac{1}{2}\int_0^t e^x + e^{-x} \, dx = \frac{1}{2}[e^x - e^{-x}]_0^t$ | M1 | Integrates $\cosh x$ correctly and applies limits of 0 and $t$ |
| When $t \to \infty$, $e^t \to \infty$ and $e^{-t} \to 0$ therefore the integral is divergent | A1 | States $\sinh t \to \infty$ or $e^t \to \infty$ and $e^{-t} \to 0$, therefore divergent |

# Question 9(ii):

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $4\sinh x = p\cosh x \Rightarrow \tanh x = \frac{p}{4}$ or $4\tanh x = p$; Alternative: $\frac{4}{2}(e^x - e^{-x}) = \frac{p}{2}(e^x + e^{-x}) \Rightarrow e^{2x}(4-p) = p+4 \Rightarrow e^{2x} = \frac{p+4}{4-p}$ | M1 | Divides through by $\cosh x$ to find expression involving $\tanh x$, OR uses exponential definitions |
| $\left\{-1 < \frac{p}{4} < 1 \Rightarrow\right\} -4 < p < 4$ | A1 | Deduces correct inequality for $p$. Note $|p| < 4$ is acceptable |
\begin{enumerate}
  \item (i) (a) Explain why $\int _ { 0 } ^ { \infty } \cosh x \mathrm {~d} x$ is an improper integral.\\
(b) Show that $\int _ { 0 } ^ { \infty } \cosh x \mathrm {~d} x$ is divergent.\\
(ii)
\end{enumerate}

$$4 \sinh x = p \cosh x \quad \text { where } p \text { is a real constant }$$

Given that this equation has real solutions, determine the range of possible values for $p$

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