AQA Paper 1 2019 June — Question 16 16 marks

Exam BoardAQA
ModulePaper 1 (Paper 1)
Year2019
SessionJune
Marks16
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TopicIntegration by Parts
TypeDerivative then integrate by parts
DifficultyStandard +0.8 This is a well-structured multi-part question requiring product rule differentiation, integration by parts (disguised as 'hence'), definite integration with limits at multiples of π, geometric series summation, and algebraic manipulation. While each individual technique is standard A-level material, the question requires sustained reasoning across multiple parts with the geometric progression insight being non-trivial. The 16 total marks and position as a final question indicate above-average difficulty, but the scaffolding and 'show that' format provide significant guidance.
Spec1.04j Sum to infinity: convergent geometric series |r|<11.07q Product and quotient rules: differentiation1.08d Evaluate definite integrals: between limits1.08e Area between curve and x-axis: using definite integrals1.08i Integration by parts

  1. \(y = e^{-x}(\sin x + \cos x)\) Find \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) Simplify your answer. [3 marks]
  2. Hence, show that $$\int e^{-x}\sin x \, dx = ae^{-x}(\sin x + \cos x) + c$$ where \(a\) is a rational number. [2 marks]
  3. A sketch of the graph of \(y = e^{-x}\sin x\) for \(x \geq 0\) is shown below. The areas of the finite regions bounded by the curve and the \(x\)-axis are denoted by \(A_1, A_2, \ldots, A_n, \ldots\) \includegraphics{figure_16c}
    1. Find the exact value of the area \(A_1\) [3 marks]
    2. Show that $$\frac{A_2}{A_1} = e^{-\pi}$$ [4 marks]
    3. Given that $$\frac{A_{n+1}}{A_n} = e^{-\pi}$$ show that the exact value of the total area enclosed between the curve and the \(x\)-axis is $$\frac{1 + e^\pi}{2(e^\pi - 1)}$$ [4 marks]

Question 16:

AnswerMarks
16(a)Chooses an appropriate
technique to differentiate accept
any evidence of product rule or
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quotient rule3.1a M1
=−e−x(sinx+cosx)+e−x(cosx−sinx)
dx
=−2e−xsinx
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Differentiates fully correctly1.1b A1
Obtains fully correct simplified
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answer.1.1b A1
Uses their result from (a) in the
Be−xsinx
form of
showing an understanding of the
fundamental theorem of calculus
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Condone missing constant.3.1a M1
∴∫( e−xsinx ) dx=− 1 e−x(sinx+cosx)+c
2
1
Obtains e−x( sinx+cosx )
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B2.1 R1F
∫ π ( e−xsinx ) dx=− 1 e−x(sinx+cosx) π
 
2 0
0
1
=− [e−π(sinπ+cosπ)
2
−e0(sin0+cos0)]
e−π+1
=
2
Deduces correct limits and
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substitutes correctly2.2a A1
Obtains correct exact value from
correct answer in part(b)
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CSO1.1b A1

(c)(ii) ---
16
AnswerMarks
(c)(ii)Substitutes correct limits for A
2
Into their 1   e−x( sinx+cosx )  π
B 0
Or
Writes A =±∫ 2π( e−xsinx ) dx
2
π
and uses the substitution
AnswerMarks Guidance
u = x−π1.1a M1
 
2 π
π
e−π+1
=− e−π
2
e−π +1
e−π
Area =
2
e−π +1
e−π
A
2 = 2 =e−π
A e−π +1
1
2
Obtains correct exact area
for ±A
2
CSO
Or
Makes complete substitution
A =±∫ π( e −(u+π) sin ( u+π ) ) du
2
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01.1b A1
Forms required ratio using their
exact A1 and A2, may be
unsimplified
Or
e−π
Extracts factor of and uses
sin ( u+π )=−sinu
π
To obtain A =−e−π∫ e−usinudu
2
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01.1a M1
Completes rigorous argument,
with correct limits and negatives
handled correctly
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CSO2.1 R1

(c)(iii) ---
16
AnswerMarks
(c)(iii)Deduces that the areas form a
geometric series
Accept any indication of this
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being geometric series2.2a B1
= ×
1−r 2 1−e−π
1+eπ
=
( )
2 eπ −1
A
Uses 1
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1−e−π3.1a M1
Obtains a value for the geometric
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series first term using their (c)(i)1.1a B1F
Completes rigorous argument to
achieve required result in correct
form.
CSO
AnswerMarks Guidance
AG2.1 R1
Total16
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Question 16:
--- 16(a) ---
16(a) | Chooses an appropriate
technique to differentiate accept
any evidence of product rule or
quotient rule | 3.1a | M1 | dy
=−e−x(sinx+cosx)+e−x(cosx−sinx)
dx
=−2e−xsinx
Differentiates fully correctly | 1.1b | A1
Obtains fully correct simplified
answer. | 1.1b | A1
Uses their result from (a) in the
Be−xsinx
form of
showing an understanding of the
fundamental theorem of calculus
Condone missing constant. | 3.1a | M1 | ∫( −2e−xsinx ) dx=e−x(sinx+cosx)+k
∴∫( e−xsinx ) dx=− 1 e−x(sinx+cosx)+c
2
1
Obtains e−x( sinx+cosx )
B | 2.1 | R1F
∫ π ( e−xsinx ) dx=− 1 e−x(sinx+cosx) π
 
2 0
0
1
=− [e−π(sinπ+cosπ)
2
−e0(sin0+cos0)]
e−π+1
=
2
Deduces correct limits and
substitutes correctly | 2.2a | A1
Obtains correct exact value from
correct answer in part(b)
CSO | 1.1b | A1
--- 16
(c)(ii) ---
16
(c)(ii) | Substitutes correct limits for A
2
Into their 1   e−x( sinx+cosx )  π
B 0
Or
Writes A =±∫ 2π( e−xsinx ) dx
2
π
and uses the substitution
u = x−π | 1.1a | M1 | ∫ 2π ( e−xsinx ) dx=− 1 e−x(sinx+cosx)2π
 
2 π
π
e−π+1
=− e−π
2
e−π +1
e−π
Area =
2
e−π +1
e−π
A
2 = 2 =e−π
A e−π +1
1
2
Obtains correct exact area
for ±A
2
CSO
Or
Makes complete substitution
A =±∫ π( e −(u+π) sin ( u+π ) ) du
2
0 | 1.1b | A1
Forms required ratio using their
exact A1 and A2, may be
unsimplified
Or
e−π
Extracts factor of and uses
sin ( u+π )=−sinu
π
To obtain A =−e−π∫ e−usinudu
2
0 | 1.1a | M1
Completes rigorous argument,
with correct limits and negatives
handled correctly
CSO | 2.1 | R1
--- 16
(c)(iii) ---
16
(c)(iii) | Deduces that the areas form a
geometric series
Accept any indication of this
being geometric series | 2.2a | B1 | a e−π +1 1
= ×
1−r 2 1−e−π
1+eπ
=
( )
2 eπ −1
A
Uses 1
1−e−π | 3.1a | M1
Obtains a value for the geometric
series first term using their (c)(i) | 1.1a | B1F
Completes rigorous argument to
achieve required result in correct
form.
CSO
AG | 2.1 | R1
Total | 16
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\begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)]
\item $y = e^{-x}(\sin x + \cos x)$

Find $\frac{dy}{dx}$

Simplify your answer. [3 marks]

\item Hence, show that

$$\int e^{-x}\sin x \, dx = ae^{-x}(\sin x + \cos x) + c$$

where $a$ is a rational number. [2 marks]

\item A sketch of the graph of $y = e^{-x}\sin x$ for $x \geq 0$ is shown below.

The areas of the finite regions bounded by the curve and the $x$-axis are denoted by $A_1, A_2, \ldots, A_n, \ldots$

\includegraphics{figure_16c}

\begin{enumerate}[label=(\roman*)]
\item Find the exact value of the area $A_1$ [3 marks]

\item Show that

$$\frac{A_2}{A_1} = e^{-\pi}$$ [4 marks]

\item Given that

$$\frac{A_{n+1}}{A_n} = e^{-\pi}$$

show that the exact value of the total area enclosed between the curve and the $x$-axis is

$$\frac{1 + e^\pi}{2(e^\pi - 1)}$$ [4 marks]
\end{enumerate}
\end{enumerate}

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