| Exam Board | OCR MEI |
|---|---|
| Module | C3 (Core Mathematics 3) |
| Year | 2011 |
| Session | June |
| Marks | 3 |
| Paper | Download PDF ↗ |
| Mark scheme | Download PDF ↗ |
| Topic | Composite & Inverse Functions |
| Type | Find composite function expression |
| Difficulty | Moderate -0.8 This is a straightforward composition of functions requiring only direct substitution and simplification using the basic logarithm-exponential identity e^(ln x) = x. The question tests routine recall of function composition and a fundamental property, with minimal steps and no problem-solving required. |
| Spec | 1.02v Inverse and composite functions: graphs and conditions for existence1.06d Natural logarithm: ln(x) function and properties |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| \(g(f(x)) = e^{\ln x} = e^{\ln x^2} = x^2\) | M1, M1, A1 [3] | Forming g(f(x)) (soi) |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| \(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{x^2 \cdot \frac{1}{x} - \ln x \cdot 2x}{x^4} = \frac{x - 2x \ln x}{x^4} = \frac{1 - 2\ln x}{x^3}\) | M1, B1, A1, A1 [4] | quotient rule with \(u = \ln x\) and \(v = x^2\); \(\frac{d}{dx}(x) = 1/x\) soi; correct expression (o.e.); o.e. cao, mark final answer, but must have divided top and bottom by x |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| \(\frac{dy}{dx} = -2x^{-3} \ln x + x^{-2}(\frac{1}{x})\) | M1, B1, A1 [4] | product rule with \(u = x^{-2}\) and \(v = \ln x\); \(\frac{d}{dx}(\ln x) = 1/x\) soi; correct expression; o.e. cao, mark final answer, must simplify the \(x^{-2}(1/x)\) term. |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| \(\int \frac{\ln x}{x^2} dx\) let \(u = \ln x, du/dx = 1/x\); \(dv/dx = 1/x^2, v = -x^{-1}\) \(= -\frac{1}{x}\ln x + \int \frac{1}{x^2} dx = -\frac{1}{x}\ln x + \int \frac{1}{x^2} dx = -\frac{1}{x}\ln x - \frac{1}{x} + c = -\frac{1}{x}(\ln x + 1) + c^*\) | M1, A1, A1, A1, A1 [4] | Integration by parts with \(u = \ln x, du/dx = 1/x, dv/dx = 1/x^2, v = -x^{-1}\) must be correct, condone + c; must be correct, condone missing c; at this stage. Need to see 1/x²; condone missing c; NB AG must have c shown in final answer |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| \(h = a - bc^{-kt} \Rightarrow a = 10.5\) (their)a - bce^0 = 0.5\( \)\Rightarrow b = 10$ | B1, M1, A1cao [3] | a need not be substituted |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| \(h = 10.5 - 10e^{-kt}\); When \(t = 8, h = 10.5 - 10e^{-8k} = 6\); \(10e^{-8k} = 4.5\); \(\Rightarrow -8k = \ln 0.45\); \(k = \ln 0.45/(-8) = 0.09981\ldots = 0.10\) | M1, M1, M1, A1 [3] | ft their a and b (even if made up); taking lns correctly on a correct re-arrangement - ft a, b if not ceased cao (www) but allow 0.1 |
$g(f(x)) = e^{\ln x} = e^{\ln x^2} = x^2$ | M1, M1, A1 [3] | Forming g(f(x)) (soi)
## Question 3(i)
$\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{x^2 \cdot \frac{1}{x} - \ln x \cdot 2x}{x^4} = \frac{x - 2x \ln x}{x^4} = \frac{1 - 2\ln x}{x^3}$ | M1, B1, A1, A1 [4] | quotient rule with $u = \ln x$ and $v = x^2$; $\frac{d}{dx}(x) = 1/x$ soi; correct expression (o.e.); o.e. cao, mark final answer, but must have divided top and bottom by x | Consistent with their derivatives; udv ± vdu in the quotient rule is M0. Condone $\ln x \cdot 2x = \ln 2x^2$ for this A1 (provided $\ln x.2x$ is shown). e.g. $\frac{1}{x^3} - \frac{2\ln x}{x^3}, x^{-3} - 2x^{-3}\ln x$
## Question 3 (alternative)
$\frac{dy}{dx} = -2x^{-3} \ln x + x^{-2}(\frac{1}{x})$ | M1, B1, A1 [4] | product rule with $u = x^{-2}$ and $v = \ln x$; $\frac{d}{dx}(\ln x) = 1/x$ soi; correct expression; o.e. cao, mark final answer, must simplify the $x^{-2}(1/x)$ term. | or vice-versa
## Question 3(ii)
$\int \frac{\ln x}{x^2} dx$ let $u = \ln x, du/dx = 1/x$; $dv/dx = 1/x^2, v = -x^{-1}$ $= -\frac{1}{x}\ln x + \int \frac{1}{x^2} dx = -\frac{1}{x}\ln x + \int \frac{1}{x^2} dx = -\frac{1}{x}\ln x - \frac{1}{x} + c = -\frac{1}{x}(\ln x + 1) + c^*$ | M1, A1, A1, A1, A1 [4] | Integration by parts with $u = \ln x, du/dx = 1/x, dv/dx = 1/x^2, v = -x^{-1}$ must be correct, condone + c; must be correct, condone missing c; at this stage. Need to see 1/x²; condone missing c; NB AG must have c shown in final answer | Must be correct. at this stage . Need to see 1/x²
## Question 4(i)
$h = a - bc^{-kt} \Rightarrow a = 10.5$ (their)a - bce^0 = 0.5$ $\Rightarrow b = 10$ | B1, M1, A1cao [3] | a need not be substituted
## Question 4(ii)
$h = 10.5 - 10e^{-kt}$; When $t = 8, h = 10.5 - 10e^{-8k} = 6$; $10e^{-8k} = 4.5$; $\Rightarrow -8k = \ln 0.45$; $k = \ln 0.45/(-8) = 0.09981\ldots = 0.10$ | M1, M1, M1, A1 [3] | ft their a and b (even if made up); taking lns correctly on a correct re-arrangement - ft a, b if not ceased cao (www) but allow 0.1 | allow M1 for $a - be^{-8k} = 6$; allow a and b unsubstituted; allow their 0.45 (or 4.5) to be negative
Given that $f(x) = 2\ln x$ and $g(x) = e^x$, find the composite function $gf(x)$, expressing your answer as simply as possible. [3]
\hfill \mbox{\textit{OCR MEI C3 2011 Q2 [3]}}