| Exam Board | OCR |
|---|---|
| Module | FP3 (Further Pure Mathematics 3) |
| Year | 2011 |
| Session | June |
| Marks | 11 |
| Paper | Download PDF ↗ |
| Mark scheme | Download PDF ↗ |
| Topic | First order differential equations (integrating factor) |
| Type | Standard linear first order - constant coefficients |
| Difficulty | Standard +0.8 This is a first-order linear ODE with constant coefficients requiring integrating factor method and finding a particular integral for a trigonometric forcing term. While the complementary function is straightforward (2 marks), finding the particular integral involves assuming y = A cos 3x + B sin 3x, substituting, and solving simultaneous equations for A and B—a multi-step process worth 7 marks. Part (iii) requires understanding long-term behavior as the complementary function decays. This is standard FP3 material but requires careful algebraic manipulation and understanding of multiple techniques, placing it moderately above average difficulty. |
| Spec | 4.10a General/particular solutions: of differential equations4.10c Integrating factor: first order equations |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| \(m + 4(0) \Rightarrow\) CF \((y) = Ae^{-4x}\) | M1 A1 2 | For correct auxiliary equation (soi); For correct CF |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Separating variables on \(\frac{dy}{dx} + 4y = 0\) | ||
| \(\Rightarrow \ln y = -4x\) | M1 | For integration to this stage |
| \(\Rightarrow\) CF \((y) = Ae^{-4x}\) | A1 | For correct CF |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| PI \((y) = p\cos 3x + q\sin 3x\) | B1 | For stating PI of correct form |
| \(y' = -3p\sin 3x + 3q\cos 3x\) | M1 | For substituting \(y\) and \(y'\) into DE |
| \(\Rightarrow (-3p+4q)\sin 3x + (4p+3q)\cos 3x = 5\cos 3x\) | A1 | For correct equation |
| \(\Rightarrow \begin{cases} -3p+4q = 0 \\ 4p+3q = 5 \end{cases} \Rightarrow p = \frac{4}{5}, q = \frac{3}{5}\) | M1 A1 A1 | For equating coeffs and solving; For correct value of \(p\), and of \(q\) |
| GS \((y) = Ae^{-4x} + \frac{4}{5}\cos 3x + \frac{3}{5}\sin 3x\) | B1 \/ 7 | For GS f.t. from their CF+PI with 1 arbitrary constant in CF and none in PI |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| \(e^{-4x} \to 0, \frac{4}{5}\cos 3x + \frac{3}{5}\sin 3x = \frac{\sin(3x+\alpha)}{\cos(3x+\alpha)}\) | M1 | For considering either term |
| \(\Rightarrow -1 \leq y \leq 1\) OR \(-1 \lesssim y \lesssim 1\) | A1 \/ 2 | For correct range (allow \(<\)) CWO f.t. as \(-\sqrt{p^2+q^2} \leq y \leq \sqrt{p^2+q^2}\) from (ii) |
## (i) METHOD 1
$m + 4(0) \Rightarrow$ CF $(y) = Ae^{-4x}$ | M1 A1 2 | For correct auxiliary equation (soi); For correct CF
## METHOD 2
Separating variables on $\frac{dy}{dx} + 4y = 0$ | |
$\Rightarrow \ln y = -4x$ | M1 | For integration to this stage
$\Rightarrow$ CF $(y) = Ae^{-4x}$ | A1 | For correct CF
## (ii)
PI $(y) = p\cos 3x + q\sin 3x$ | B1 | For stating PI of correct form
$y' = -3p\sin 3x + 3q\cos 3x$ | M1 | For substituting $y$ and $y'$ into DE
$\Rightarrow (-3p+4q)\sin 3x + (4p+3q)\cos 3x = 5\cos 3x$ | A1 | For correct equation
$\Rightarrow \begin{cases} -3p+4q = 0 \\ 4p+3q = 5 \end{cases} \Rightarrow p = \frac{4}{5}, q = \frac{3}{5}$ | M1 A1 A1 | For equating coeffs and solving; For correct value of $p$, and of $q$
GS $(y) = Ae^{-4x} + \frac{4}{5}\cos 3x + \frac{3}{5}\sin 3x$ | B1 \/ 7 | For GS f.t. from their CF+PI with 1 arbitrary constant in CF and none in PI
SR Integrating factor method may be used, followed by 2-stage integration by parts or C+iS method
Marks for (i) are awarded only if CF is clearly identified
## (iii)
$e^{-4x} \to 0, \frac{4}{5}\cos 3x + \frac{3}{5}\sin 3x = \frac{\sin(3x+\alpha)}{\cos(3x+\alpha)}$ | M1 | For considering either term
$\Rightarrow -1 \leq y \leq 1$ OR $-1 \lesssim y \lesssim 1$ | A1 \/ 2 | For correct range (allow $<$) CWO f.t. as $-\sqrt{p^2+q^2} \leq y \leq \sqrt{p^2+q^2}$ from (ii)
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The variables $x$ and $y$ satisfy the differential equation
$$\frac{dy}{dx} + 4y = 5 \cos 3x.$$
\begin{enumerate}[label=(\roman*)]
\item Find the complementary function. [2]
\item Hence, or otherwise, find the general solution. [7]
\item Find the approximate range of values of $y$ when $x$ is large and positive. [2]
\end{enumerate}
\hfill \mbox{\textit{OCR FP3 2011 Q3 [11]}}