| Exam Board | Edexcel |
|---|---|
| Module | PURE |
| Year | 2024 |
| Session | October |
| Paper | Download PDF ↗ |
| Topic | First order differential equations (integrating factor) |
| Type | Separable with partial fractions |
| Difficulty | Challenging +1.2 This is a structured Further Maths differential equation question with clear signposting: part (a) guides students to the partial fractions needed for part (b), the separable variables approach is standard, and part (c) requires recognizing that maximum height occurs when the denominator is minimized. While it involves multiple techniques and careful algebraic manipulation, the pathway is well-scaffolded and follows predictable Further Maths patterns, making it moderately above average difficulty. |
| Spec | 1.02y Partial fractions: decompose rational functions1.08k Separable differential equations: dy/dx = f(x)g(y) |
| Answer | Marks |
|---|---|
| 9(a) | 1 A B |
| Answer | Marks |
|---|---|
| x ( 2x−1 ) x 2x−1 | M1 |
| Answer | Marks |
|---|---|
| x ( 2x−1 ) 2x−1 x | A1 |
| Answer | Marks |
|---|---|
| (b) | d h 1 t 1 1 t |
| Answer | Marks |
|---|---|
| d t 5 0 1 0 h ( 2 h − 1 ) 5 0 1 0 | M1 |
| Answer | Marks |
|---|---|
| h ( 2 h − 1 ) 2 h − 1 h | M1 |
| Answer | Marks |
|---|---|
| 2 h − 1 h 5 0 1 0 5 1 0 | A1ft |
| Answer | Marks |
|---|---|
| h 5 1 0 h | M1 |
| Answer | Marks |
|---|---|
| 2 h − 1 .6 h e 1 0 = 1 h = ... | M1 |
| Answer | Marks |
|---|---|
| 1 0 − 8 e 0 | A1 |
| Answer | Marks |
|---|---|
| (c) | ( ) |
| Answer | Marks |
|---|---|
| 1 0 1 0 2 2 2 | M1 |
| t 4 5 1 4 1 ( s ) = = | A1 |
Total 10
Question 9:
--- 9(a) ---
9(a) | 1 A B
+ 1 A ( 2x−1 )+Bx A=...or B=...
x ( 2x−1 ) x 2x−1 | M1
1 2 1
−
x ( 2x−1 ) 2x−1 x | A1
(2)
(b) | d h 1 t 1 1 t
= h ( 2 h − 1 ) c o s d h = c o s d t
d t 5 0 1 0 h ( 2 h − 1 ) 5 0 1 0 | M1
1 2 1
d h = − d h = l n ( 2 h − 1 ) − l n h
h ( 2 h − 1 ) 2 h − 1 h | M1
2 1 1 t 1 t
− d h = c o s d t l n ( 2 h − 1 ) − l n h = s i n ( + c )
2 h − 1 h 5 0 1 0 5 1 0 | A1ft
e.g. t = 0 , h = 2 . 5 ln ( 22.5−1 )−ln2.5=c or
2 h − 1 1 t 2 h − 1 15 sin t1
e.g. l n = s i n + c = X e 0 t = 0 , h = 2 . 5 X = 1 . 6
h 5 1 0 h | M1
1 t 2 h − 1 15 sin t1
l n ( 2 h − 1 ) − l n h = s i n + l n 1 . 6 = 1 . 6 e 0
5 1 0 h
15 t
sin
2 h − 1 .6 h e 1 0 = 1 h = ... | M1
5
h =
15 t1
s in
1 0 − 8 e 0 | A1
(6)
(c) | ( )
t t 5 9
s in 1 , , , ... t ... = = =
1 0 1 0 2 2 2 | M1
t 4 5 1 4 1 ( s ) = = | A1
(2)
Total 10
(b) Note that they may work in x throughout, but the final answer must be h = . . .
M1: Attempts to separate the variables. Do not be concerned by slips with the constants so look
1
for as a minimum = cos ( ...t ) o.e. May omit an integral sign on one of the sides
h ( 2h−1 )
or may be implied by their integrated expression.
M1: For
A
h 2 h
B
1
d h l n h l n ( 2 h 1 )
+
−
= + −
or e.g.
" A
h
"
2
"
h
B "
1
d h l n h l n ( 2 h 1 )
+
−
= + − (if they attempt some rearranging first)
Condone invisible brackets.
A1ft: Fully correct equation following through their A and B. The “+c” is not required here.
A
h
+
2 h
B
− 1
d h =
5
1
0
c o s
1
t
0
d t A l n h +
B
2
l n ( 2 h − 1 ) =
1
5
s i n
1
t
0
( + c ) o.e.
Condone invisible brackets.
M1: States or uses t = 0, h = 2.5 followed by c = ... is sufficient for M1. You do not need to check
their substitution/rearrangement but if there is just a value for the constant then you may need
to check they used t = 0, h = 2.5. May be implied by e.g. l n 8 − l n 5 , l n 1 . 6 , awrt 0.47
following correct integration. Note that they may have removed lns first.
M1: To score this mark they must have integrated and achieved an expression of the form
p l n h q l n ( 2 h − 1 ) = r s i n
1
t
0
+ c o.e.
Rearranges using correct algebra to make h the subject including when combining logs and
when dealing with the constant. May occur before finding their constant but there must have
been a constant.
Expect to see terms in h collected on one side as part of their manipulation rather than
proceeding to the given answer once they have established the value of k. Alternatively, they
may cancel e.g.
2 h
h
− 1
→ 2 −
1
h
and rearrange to make h the subject using correct algebra.
Do not condone sign slips for this mark.
A1: Correct expression (including h = ...)
PMT
in the required form. Requires
• Correct integration
• Correct algebra
Do not penalise brackets recovered in their work or working in x rather than h until the final
answer.
(c) Note that an answer with no working seen scores M0A0
t
M1: Solves sin =1 to find a value for t. Do not allow this mark to be implied by
10
t
e.g. 5, 25, 45but allow for e.g. = t =.. Must be working in radians.
10 2
Note that attempts that do not use part (b) and just use the differential equation proceeding to
t t
cos =0 score M0A0. (Note if their k is negative condone if they solve sin =−1)
10 10
A1: awrt 141 (but do not allow just 45) Units not required.
\begin{enumerate}
\item (a) Express $\frac { 1 } { x ( 2 x - 1 ) }$ in partial fractions.
\end{enumerate}
The height above ground, $h$ metres, of a carriage on a fairground ride is modelled by the differential equation
$$\frac { \mathrm { d } h } { \mathrm {~d} t } = \frac { 1 } { 50 } h ( 2 h - 1 ) \cos \left( \frac { t } { 10 } \right)$$
where $t$ seconds is the time after the start of the ride.\\
Given that, at the start of the ride, the carriage is 2.5 m above ground,\\
(b) solve the differential equation to show that, according to the model,
$$h = \frac { 5 } { 10 - 8 \mathrm { e } ^ { k \sin \left( \frac { t } { 10 } \right) } }$$
where $k$ is a constant to be found.\\
(c) Hence find, according to the model, the time taken for the carriage to reach its maximum height above ground for the 3rd time.\\
Give your answer to the nearest second.\\
(Solutions relying entirely on calculator technology are not acceptable.)
\hfill \mbox{\textit{Edexcel PURE 2024 Q9}}