Edexcel C34 2014 June — Question 3 4 marks

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleC34 (Core Mathematics 3 & 4)
Year2014
SessionJune
Marks4
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TopicProduct & Quotient Rules
TypeShow derivative equals given algebraic form
DifficultyStandard +0.3 This is a straightforward quotient rule application with trigonometric functions. Students must differentiate cos(2θ) and sin(2θ) using chain rule, apply the quotient rule, then simplify the numerator algebraically using the Pythagorean identity cos²(2θ) + sin²(2θ) = 1. While it requires careful algebra, it follows a standard pattern for C3/C4 'show that' questions with no novel insight needed.
Spec1.07k Differentiate trig: sin(kx), cos(kx), tan(kx)

3. Given that $$y = \frac { \cos 2 \theta } { 1 + \sin 2 \theta } , \quad - \frac { \pi } { 4 } < \theta < \frac { 3 \pi } { 4 }$$ show that $$\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} \theta } = \frac { a } { 1 + \sin 2 \theta } , \quad - \frac { \pi } { 4 } < \theta < \frac { 3 \pi } { 4 }$$ where \(a\) is a constant to be determined.

Question 3:
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMarks Guidance
\(u = \cos 2\theta\), \(v = 1 + \sin 2\theta\), \(\frac{du}{d\theta} = -2\sin 2\theta\), \(\frac{dv}{d\theta} = 2\cos 2\theta\)M1 Applies quotient rule (or product rule) to \(\frac{\cos 2\theta}{1 + \sin 2\theta}\); if rule not quoted, terms must be written out in correct form
\(\frac{dy}{d\theta} = \frac{-2\sin 2\theta(1 + \sin 2\theta) - 2\cos^2 2\theta}{(1 + \sin 2\theta)^2}\)A1 Any fully correct unsimplified form
\(= \frac{-2\sin 2\theta - 2\sin^2 2\theta - 2\cos^2 2\theta}{(1 + \sin 2\theta)^2} = \frac{-2\sin 2\theta - 2}{(1 + \sin 2\theta)^2}\)M1 Applies \(\sin^2 2\theta + \cos^2 2\theta = 1\) to eliminate squared trig terms, obtaining expression of form \(k\sin 2\theta + \lambda\)
\(= \frac{-2(1 + \sin 2\theta)}{(1 + \sin 2\theta)^2} = \frac{-2}{1 + \sin 2\theta}\)A1 cso Must see factorisation of numerator then answer; \(\frac{-2}{1+\sin 2\theta}\) or \(\frac{a}{1+\sin 2\theta}\) with \(a = -2\), no previous errors
# Question 3:

| Answer/Working | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $u = \cos 2\theta$, $v = 1 + \sin 2\theta$, $\frac{du}{d\theta} = -2\sin 2\theta$, $\frac{dv}{d\theta} = 2\cos 2\theta$ | M1 | Applies quotient rule (or product rule) to $\frac{\cos 2\theta}{1 + \sin 2\theta}$; if rule not quoted, terms must be written out in correct form |
| $\frac{dy}{d\theta} = \frac{-2\sin 2\theta(1 + \sin 2\theta) - 2\cos^2 2\theta}{(1 + \sin 2\theta)^2}$ | A1 | Any fully correct unsimplified form |
| $= \frac{-2\sin 2\theta - 2\sin^2 2\theta - 2\cos^2 2\theta}{(1 + \sin 2\theta)^2} = \frac{-2\sin 2\theta - 2}{(1 + \sin 2\theta)^2}$ | M1 | Applies $\sin^2 2\theta + \cos^2 2\theta = 1$ to eliminate squared trig terms, obtaining expression of form $k\sin 2\theta + \lambda$ |
| $= \frac{-2(1 + \sin 2\theta)}{(1 + \sin 2\theta)^2} = \frac{-2}{1 + \sin 2\theta}$ | A1 cso | Must see factorisation of numerator then answer; $\frac{-2}{1+\sin 2\theta}$ or $\frac{a}{1+\sin 2\theta}$ with $a = -2$, no previous errors |

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3. Given that

$$y = \frac { \cos 2 \theta } { 1 + \sin 2 \theta } , \quad - \frac { \pi } { 4 } < \theta < \frac { 3 \pi } { 4 }$$

show that

$$\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} \theta } = \frac { a } { 1 + \sin 2 \theta } , \quad - \frac { \pi } { 4 } < \theta < \frac { 3 \pi } { 4 }$$

where $a$ is a constant to be determined.\\

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