OCR MEI C4 2014 June — Question 8 18 marks

Exam BoardOCR MEI
ModuleC4 (Core Mathematics 4)
Year2014
SessionJune
Marks18
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TopicDifferential equations
TypeVerification of solutions
DifficultyStandard +0.8 This is a substantial multi-part differential equations question requiring separation of variables, integration of non-trivial expressions (including √h/(1+h)²), algebraic manipulation to reach a specific form, and application of initial/boundary conditions. Part (iii) in particular requires confident integration technique and careful algebra. While the methods are standard C4 content, the complexity and length elevate it above average difficulty.
Spec1.08k Separable differential equations: dy/dx = f(x)g(y)4.10a General/particular solutions: of differential equations4.10b Model with differential equations: kinematics and other contexts

Fig. 8.1 shows an upright cylindrical barrel containing water. The water is leaking out of a hole in the side of the barrel. \includegraphics{figure_8.1} The height of the water surface above the hole \(t\) seconds after opening the hole is \(h\) metres, where $$\frac{dh}{dt} = -A\sqrt{h}$$ and where \(A\) is a positive constant. Initially the water surface is 1 metre above the hole.
  1. Verify that the solution to this differential equation is $$h = \left(1 - \frac{1}{2}At\right)^2.$$ [3]
The water stops leaking when \(h = 0\). This occurs after 20 seconds.
  1. Find the value of \(A\), and the time when the height of the water surface above the hole is 0.5 m. [4]
Fig. 8.2 shows a similar situation with a different barrel; \(h\) is in metres. \includegraphics{figure_8.2} For this barrel, $$\frac{dh}{dt} = -B\frac{\sqrt{h}}{(1+h)^2},$$ where \(B\) is a positive constant. When \(t = 0\), \(h = 1\).
  1. Solve this differential equation, and hence show that $$h^{\frac{1}{2}}(30 + 20h + 6h^2) = 56 - 15Bt.$$ [7]
  2. Given that \(h = 0\) when \(t = 20\), find \(B\). Find also the time when the height of the water surface above the hole is 0.5 m. [4]

Fig. 8.1 shows an upright cylindrical barrel containing water. The water is leaking out of a hole in the side of the barrel.

\includegraphics{figure_8.1}

The height of the water surface above the hole $t$ seconds after opening the hole is $h$ metres, where
$$\frac{dh}{dt} = -A\sqrt{h}$$
and where $A$ is a positive constant. Initially the water surface is 1 metre above the hole.

\begin{enumerate}[label=(\roman*)]
\item Verify that the solution to this differential equation is
$$h = \left(1 - \frac{1}{2}At\right)^2.$$ [3]
\end{enumerate}

The water stops leaking when $h = 0$. This occurs after 20 seconds.

\begin{enumerate}[label=(\roman*)]
\setcounter{enumi}{1}
\item Find the value of $A$, and the time when the height of the water surface above the hole is 0.5 m. [4]
\end{enumerate}

Fig. 8.2 shows a similar situation with a different barrel; $h$ is in metres.

\includegraphics{figure_8.2}

For this barrel,
$$\frac{dh}{dt} = -B\frac{\sqrt{h}}{(1+h)^2},$$
where $B$ is a positive constant. When $t = 0$, $h = 1$.

\begin{enumerate}[label=(\roman*)]
\setcounter{enumi}{2}
\item Solve this differential equation, and hence show that
$$h^{\frac{1}{2}}(30 + 20h + 6h^2) = 56 - 15Bt.$$ [7]
\item Given that $h = 0$ when $t = 20$, find $B$.

Find also the time when the height of the water surface above the hole is 0.5 m. [4]
\end{enumerate}

\hfill \mbox{\textit{OCR MEI C4 2014 Q8 [18]}}