CAIE FP1 2019 November — Question 11 28 marks

Exam BoardCAIE
ModuleFP1 (Further Pure Mathematics 1)
Year2019
SessionNovember
Marks28
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TopicSecond order differential equations
TypeParticular solution with initial conditions
DifficultyChallenging +1.8 This is a challenging Further Maths question requiring sophisticated manipulation of differential equations through substitution (part i involves non-trivial chain rule applications with trigonometric functions) and solving a second-order linear ODE with particular integral (part ii). The alternative polar curves question also requires solving transcendental equations and area calculations. Both options demand extended multi-step reasoning beyond standard A-level, typical of FP1 material.
Spec4.09a Polar coordinates: convert to/from cartesian4.09c Area enclosed: by polar curve4.10e Second order non-homogeneous: complementary + particular integral

Answer only one of the following two alternatives. **EITHER** It is given that \(w = \cos y\) and $$\tan y \frac{d^2 y}{dx^2} + \left( \frac{dy}{dx} \right)^2 + 2 \tan y \frac{dy}{dx} = 1 + e^{-2x} \sec y.$$
  1. Show that $$\frac{d^2 w}{dx^2} + 2 \frac{dw}{dx} + w = -e^{-2x}.$$ [4]
  2. Find the particular solution for \(y\) in terms of \(x\), given that when \(x = 0\), \(y = \frac{1}{4}\pi\) and \(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\). [10]
**OR** The curves \(C_1\) and \(C_2\) have polar equations, for \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant \frac{1}{2}\pi\), as follows: \begin{align} C_1 : r &= 2(e^\theta + e^{-\theta}),
C_2 : r &= e^{2\theta} - e^{-2\theta}. \end{align} The curves intersect at the point \(P\) where \(\theta = \alpha\).
  1. Show that \(e^{2\alpha} - 2e^\alpha - 1 = 0\). Hence find the exact value of \(\alpha\) and show that the value of \(r\) at \(P\) is \(4\sqrt{2}\). [6]
  2. Sketch \(C_1\) and \(C_2\) on the same diagram. [3]
  3. Find the area of the region enclosed by \(C_1\), \(C_2\) and the initial line, giving your answer correct to 3 significant figures. [5]

Answer only one of the following two alternatives.

**EITHER**

It is given that $w = \cos y$ and
$$\tan y \frac{d^2 y}{dx^2} + \left( \frac{dy}{dx} \right)^2 + 2 \tan y \frac{dy}{dx} = 1 + e^{-2x} \sec y.$$

\begin{enumerate}[label=(\roman*)]
\item Show that
$$\frac{d^2 w}{dx^2} + 2 \frac{dw}{dx} + w = -e^{-2x}.$$ [4]

\item Find the particular solution for $y$ in terms of $x$, given that when $x = 0$, $y = \frac{1}{4}\pi$ and $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$. [10]
\end{enumerate}

**OR**

The curves $C_1$ and $C_2$ have polar equations, for $0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant \frac{1}{2}\pi$, as follows:
\begin{align}
C_1 : r &= 2(e^\theta + e^{-\theta}), \\
C_2 : r &= e^{2\theta} - e^{-2\theta}.
\end{align}

The curves intersect at the point $P$ where $\theta = \alpha$.

\begin{enumerate}[label=(\roman*)]
\item Show that $e^{2\alpha} - 2e^\alpha - 1 = 0$. Hence find the exact value of $\alpha$ and show that the value of $r$ at $P$ is $4\sqrt{2}$. [6]

\item Sketch $C_1$ and $C_2$ on the same diagram. [3]

\item Find the area of the region enclosed by $C_1$, $C_2$ and the initial line, giving your answer correct to 3 significant figures. [5]
\end{enumerate}

\hfill \mbox{\textit{CAIE FP1 2019 Q11 [28]}}