| Exam Board | Edexcel |
|---|---|
| Module | C2 (Core Mathematics 2) |
| Year | 2009 |
| Session | June |
| Marks | 13 |
| Paper | Download PDF ↗ |
| Mark scheme | Download PDF ↗ |
| Topic | Stationary points and optimisation |
| Type | Show formula then optimise: cylinder/prism (single variable) |
| Difficulty | Standard +0.3 This is a standard C2 optimization problem with a given constraint. Part (a) requires deriving the surface area formula using the volume constraint (routine algebra), parts (b-c) involve standard differentiation and second derivative test, and part (d) is simple substitution. The sector geometry is straightforward with angle 1 radian given explicitly. Slightly easier than average due to the structured scaffolding and standard techniques throughout. |
| Spec | 1.05d Radians: arc length s=r*theta and sector area A=1/2 r^2 theta1.07n Stationary points: find maxima, minima using derivatives1.07o Increasing/decreasing: functions using sign of dy/dx1.07p Points of inflection: using second derivative |
| Answer | Marks |
|---|---|
| (Arc length \(=\)) \(r\theta = r \times 1 = r\). Can be awarded by implication from later work, e.g. \(3rh\) or \((2rh + rh)\) in the \(S\) formula. (Requires use of \(\theta = 1\)). | B1 |
| (Sector area \(=\)) \(\frac{1}{2}r^2\theta = \frac{1}{2}r^2 \times 1 = \frac{r^2}{2}\). Can be awarded by implication from later work, e.g. the correct volume formula. (Requires use of \(\theta = 1\)). | B1 |
| Surface area \(= 2\) sectors \(+ 2\) rectangles \(+ \) curved face (\(= r^2 + 3rh\)) (See notes below for what is allowed here) | M1 |
| Volume \(= 300 = \frac{1}{3}r^2h\) | B1 |
| Sub for \(h\): \(S = r^2 + 3 \times \frac{600}{r} = r^2 + \frac{1800}{r}\) | A1cso |
| Answer | Marks |
|---|---|
| \(\frac{dS}{dr} = 2r - \frac{1800}{r^2}\) or \(2r - 1800r^{-2}\) or \(2r + -1800r^{-2}\) | M1A1 |
| \(\frac{dS}{dr} = 0 \Rightarrow r^3 = ..., r = \sqrt[3]{900}\), or AWRT 9.7 (NOT \(-9.7\) or \(\pm 9.7\)) | M1, A1 |
| Answer | Marks |
|---|---|
| \(\frac{d^2S}{dr^2} = ...\) and consider sign, \(\frac{d^2S}{dr^2} = 2 + \frac{3600}{r^3} > 0\) so point is a minimum | M1, A1ft |
| Answer | Marks |
|---|---|
| \(S_{\min} = (9.65...)^2 + \frac{1800}{9.65...}\) (Using their value of \(r\), however found, in the given \(S\) formula) | M1 |
| \(= 279.65...\) (AWRT: 280) (Dependent on full marks in part (b)) | A1 |
**Part (a)**
(Arc length $=$) $r\theta = r \times 1 = r$. Can be awarded by implication from later work, e.g. $3rh$ or $(2rh + rh)$ in the $S$ formula. (Requires use of $\theta = 1$). | B1 |
(Sector area $=$) $\frac{1}{2}r^2\theta = \frac{1}{2}r^2 \times 1 = \frac{r^2}{2}$. Can be awarded by implication from later work, e.g. the correct volume formula. (Requires use of $\theta = 1$). | B1 |
Surface area $= 2$ sectors $+ 2$ rectangles $+ $ curved face ($= r^2 + 3rh$) (See notes below for what is allowed here) | M1 |
Volume $= 300 = \frac{1}{3}r^2h$ | B1 |
Sub for $h$: $S = r^2 + 3 \times \frac{600}{r} = r^2 + \frac{1800}{r}$ | A1cso |
**Part (b)**
$\frac{dS}{dr} = 2r - \frac{1800}{r^2}$ or $2r - 1800r^{-2}$ or $2r + -1800r^{-2}$ | M1A1 |
$\frac{dS}{dr} = 0 \Rightarrow r^3 = ..., r = \sqrt[3]{900}$, or AWRT 9.7 (NOT $-9.7$ or $\pm 9.7$) | M1, A1 |
**Part (c)**
$\frac{d^2S}{dr^2} = ...$ and consider sign, $\frac{d^2S}{dr^2} = 2 + \frac{3600}{r^3} > 0$ so point is a minimum | M1, A1ft |
**Part (d)**
$S_{\min} = (9.65...)^2 + \frac{1800}{9.65...}$ (Using their value of $r$, however found, in the given $S$ formula) | M1 |
$= 279.65...$ (AWRT: 280) (Dependent on full marks in part (b)) | A1 |
**Guidance:**
**Part (a):**
M1 for attempting a formula (with terms added) for surface area. May be incomplete or wrong and may have extra term(s), but must have an $r^2$ (or $r^2\theta$) term and an $rh$ (or $rh\theta$) term.
**Part (b):**
In parts (b), (c) and (d), ignore labelling of parts
$1^{\text{st}}$ M1 for attempt at differentiation (one term is sufficient) $r^n \to kr^{n-1}$
$2^{\text{nd}}$ M1 for setting their derivative (a 'changed function') $= 0$ and solving as far as $r^3 = ...$ (depending upon their 'changed function', this could be $r = ...$ or $r^2 = ...$, etc., but the algebra must deal with a negative power of $r$ and should be sound apart from possible sign errors, so that $r^n = ...$ is consistent with their derivative).
**Part (c):**
M1 for attempting second derivative (one term is sufficient) and considering its sign. Substitution of a value of $r$ is not required. (Equating it to zero is M0).
A1ft for a correct second derivative (or correct ft from their first derivative) and a valid reason (e.g. $> 0$), and conclusion. The actual value of the second derivative, if found, can be ignored. To score this mark as ft, their second derivative must indicate a minimum.
**Alternative:**
M1: Find value of $\frac{dS}{dr}$ on each side of their value of $r$ and consider sign.
A1ft: Indicate sign change of negative to positive for $\frac{dS}{dr}$, and conclude minimum.
**Alternative:**
M1: Find value of $S$ on each side of their value of $r$ and compare with their 279.65.
A1ft: Indicate that both values are more than 279.65, and conclude minimum.
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9.
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\caption{Figure 2}
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Figure 2 shows a closed box used by a shop for packing pieces of cake. The box is a right prism of height $h \mathrm {~cm}$. The cross section is a sector of a circle. The sector has radius $r \mathrm {~cm}$ and angle 1 radian.
The volume of the box is $300 \mathrm {~cm} ^ { 3 }$.
\begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)]
\item Show that the surface area of the box, $S \mathrm {~cm} ^ { 2 }$, is given by
$$S = r ^ { 2 } + \frac { 1800 } { r }$$
\item Use calculus to find the value of $r$ for which $S$ is stationary.
\item Prove that this value of $r$ gives a minimum value of $S$.
\item Find, to the nearest $\mathrm { cm } ^ { 2 }$, this minimum value of $S$.
\end{enumerate}
\hfill \mbox{\textit{Edexcel C2 2009 Q9 [13]}}