Edexcel C2 2009 June — Question 9 13 marks

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleC2 (Core Mathematics 2)
Year2009
SessionJune
Marks13
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TopicStationary points and optimisation
TypeShow formula then optimise: cylinder/prism (single variable)
DifficultyStandard +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.
Spec1.05d 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

9. \begin{figure}[h]
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\end{figure} 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 \(300 \mathrm {~cm} ^ { 3 }\).
  1. Show that the surface area of the box, \(S \mathrm {~cm} ^ { 2 }\), is given by $$S = r ^ { 2 } + \frac { 1800 } { r }$$
  2. Use calculus to find the value of \(r\) for which \(S\) is stationary.
  3. Prove that this value of \(r\) gives a minimum value of \(S\).
  4. Find, to the nearest \(\mathrm { cm } ^ { 2 }\), this minimum value of \(S\).

Part (a)
AnswerMarks
(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)
AnswerMarks
\(\frac{dS}{dr} = 2r - \frac{1800}{r^2}\) 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)
AnswerMarks
\(\frac{d^2S}{dr^2} = ...\) and consider sign, \(\frac{d^2S}{dr^2} = 2 + \frac{3600}{r^3} > 0\) so point is a minimumM1, A1ft
Part (d)
AnswerMarks
\(S_{\min} = (9.65...)^2 + \frac{1800}{9.65...}\) (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.
**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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\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}

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