Edexcel C3 2013 June — Question 5 10 marks

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleC3 (Core Mathematics 3)
Year2013
SessionJune
Marks10
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TopicChain Rule
TypeParametric differentiation
DifficultyStandard +0.3 This is a standard C3 parametric differentiation question requiring chain rule application, reciprocal relationship between dy/dx and dx/dy, and second derivative using the chain rule. While it involves trigonometric functions and requires algebraic manipulation to simplify expressions, the techniques are routine for this module with clear signposting through parts (a), (b), and (c). Slightly above average due to the algebraic complexity in part (c), but still a textbook-style exercise.
Spec1.05h Reciprocal trig functions: sec, cosec, cot definitions and graphs1.05k Further identities: sec^2=1+tan^2 and cosec^2=1+cot^21.07s Parametric and implicit differentiation

  1. Given that
$$x = \sec ^ { 2 } 3 y , \quad 0 < y < \frac { \pi } { 6 }$$
  1. find \(\frac { \mathrm { d } x } { \mathrm {~d} y }\) in terms of \(y\).
  2. Hence show that $$\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = \frac { 1 } { 6 x ( x - 1 ) ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } } }$$
  3. Find an expression for \(\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } }\) in terms of \(x\). Give your answer in its simplest form.

Question 5:
Part (a):
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
\(\dfrac{dx}{dy} = 2\times 3\sec 3y \cdot \sec 3y\tan 3y = 6\sec^2 3y\tan 3y\) \(\left(\text{oe } \dfrac{6\sin 3y}{\cos^3 3y}\right)\)M1A1
Part (b):
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
Uses \(\dfrac{dy}{dx} = \dfrac{1}{\frac{dx}{dy}}\) to obtain \(\dfrac{dy}{dx} = \dfrac{1}{6\sec^2 3y\tan 3y}\)M1
\(\tan^2 3y = \sec^2 3y - 1 = x - 1\)B1
Uses \(\sec^2 3y = x\) and \(\tan^2 3y = x-1\) to get \(\dfrac{dy}{dx}\) or \(\dfrac{dx}{dy}\) in just \(x\)M1
\(\Rightarrow \dfrac{dy}{dx} = \dfrac{1}{6x(x-1)^{\frac{1}{2}}}\)A1* (CSO) Given answer — all steps must be shown
Part (c):
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Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
\(\dfrac{d^2y}{dx^2} = \dfrac{0 - [6(x-1)^{\frac{1}{2}} + 3x(x-1)^{-\frac{1}{2}}]}{36x^2(x-1)}\)M1A1
\(\dfrac{d^2y}{dx^2} = \dfrac{6-9x}{36x^2(x-1)^{\frac{3}{2}}} = \dfrac{2-3x}{12x^2(x-1)^{\frac{3}{2}}}\)dM1A1
Question 5:
Part (a):
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
Uses chain rule to get \(A\sec 3y \sec 3y \tan 3y = (A\sec^2 3y \tan 3y)\)M1 Alternatively chain rule on \((\cos 3y)^{-2} \Rightarrow A(\cos 3y)^{-3}\sin 3y\), or quotient rule on \(\frac{1}{(\cos 3y)^2} \Rightarrow \frac{\pm A\cos 3y \sin 3y}{(\cos 3y)^4}\)
\(\frac{dx}{dy} = 2 \times 3\sec 3y \sec 3y \tan 3y\) or equivalentA1 Both sides must be correct. No need to simplify rhs
Part (b):
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
Uses \(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{1}{\frac{dx}{dy}}\) to get expression for \(\frac{dy}{dx}\)M1 Follow through on their \(\frac{dx}{dy}\). Allow slips on coefficient but not trig expression
Writes \(\tan^2 3y = \sec^2 3y - 1\) or equivalent such as \(\tan 3y = \sqrt{\sec^2 3y - 1}\), uses \(x = \sec^2 3y\) to obtain \(\tan^2 3y = x-1\) or \(\tan 3y = (x-1)^{\frac{1}{2}}\)B1 All elements must be present. Accept \(\frac{\sqrt{x}}{3y}\) with \(\sqrt{x-1}\), \(\cos 3y = \frac{1}{\sqrt{x}} \Rightarrow \tan 3y = \sqrt{x-1}\). If differential in terms of \(\sin 3y, \cos 3y\), awarded for \(\sin 3y = \frac{\sqrt{x-1}}{\sqrt{x}}\)
Uses \(\sec^2 3y = x\) and \(\tan^2 3y = \sec^2 3y - 1 = x-1\) or equivalent to get \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) in just \(x\)M1 Allow slips on signs in \(\tan^2 3y = \sec^2 3y - 1\). May be implied
Correct simplified final answer (given/CSO)A1* All steps must be shown
Note: Example scoring M1, B0, M1, A0:
\[\frac{dx}{dy} = 6\sec^2 3y \tan 3y = 6x(x-1)^{\frac{1}{2}} \Rightarrow \frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{1}{6x(x-1)^{\frac{1}{2}}}\]
Part (c) — Using Quotient and Product Rules:
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
Uses quotient rule \(\frac{vu'-uv'}{v^2}\) with \(u=1\), \(v=6x(x-1)^{\frac{1}{2}}\), achieving \(u'=0\) and \(v' = A(x-1)^{\frac{1}{2}} + Bx(x-1)^{-\frac{1}{2}}\)M1 If formulae quoted, both must be correct. If not quoted, allow forms: \(\frac{0-[A(x-1)^{\frac{1}{2}}+Bx(x-1)^{-\frac{1}{2}}]}{(6x(x-1)^{\frac{1}{2}})^2}\) or \(\frac{0-A(x-1)^{\frac{1}{2}} \pm Bx(x-1)^{-\frac{1}{2}}}{Cx^2(x-1)}\)
\(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = \frac{0-[6(x-1)^{\frac{1}{2}}+3x(x-1)^{-\frac{1}{2}}]}{36x^2(x-1)}\) or equivalentA1 Correct unsimplified expression
Multiply numerator and denominator by \((x-1)^{\frac{1}{2}}\) producing a linear numerator, simplified by collecting like terms. Alternatively factor out \((x-1)^{-\frac{1}{2}}\) from numeratordM1 Dependent on 1st M1
\(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = \frac{2-3x}{12x^2(x-1)^{\frac{3}{2}}}\) or equivalentA1
Part (c) — Using Product and Chain Rules:
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
Writes \(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{1}{6x(x-1)^{\frac{1}{2}}} = Ax^{-1}(x-1)^{-\frac{1}{2}}\) and uses product rule with \(u\) or \(v = Ax^{-1}\) and \(v\) or \(u = (x-1)^{-\frac{1}{2}}\)M1 If rule quoted it must be correct. If not quoted, award for expression of form \((x-1)^{-\frac{3}{2}} \times Bx^{-1} \pm C(x-1)^{-\frac{1}{2}} \times x^{-2}\)
\(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = \frac{1}{6}[x^{-1}(-\frac{1}{2})(x-1)^{-\frac{3}{2}} + (-1)x^{-2}(x-1)^{-\frac{1}{2}}]\)A1
Factorise/use common denominator of \(x^{-2}(x-1)^{-\frac{3}{2}}\) producing linear factor/numerator, collecting like terms, single fractiondM1
\(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = \frac{1}{12}x^{-2}(x-1)^{-\frac{3}{2}}[2-3x]\) or equivalentA1
Part (c) — Using Quotient and Chain Rules:
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
Uses quotient rule with \(u=(x-1)^{-\frac{1}{2}}\) and \(v=6x\), achieving \(u'=A(x-1)^{-\frac{3}{2}}\) and \(v'=B\)M1 If formula quoted must be correct. If not quoted allow form \(\frac{Cx(x-1)^{-\frac{3}{2}}-D(x-1)^{-\frac{1}{2}}}{Ex^2}\)
\(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = \frac{6x \times (-\frac{1}{2})(x-1)^{-\frac{3}{2}} - (x-1)^{-\frac{1}{2}} \times 6}{(6x)^2}\)A1 Correct unsimplified
Multiply numerator and denominator by \((x-1)^{\frac{3}{2}}\) producing linear numerator, collecting like terms. Alternatively factor \((x-1)^{-\frac{3}{2}}\) from numeratordM1 Dependent on 1st M1
\(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = \frac{2-3x}{12x^2(x-1)^{\frac{3}{2}}}\) or \(\frac{(2-3x)x^{-2}(x-1)^{-\frac{3}{2}}}{12}\)A1
Part (c) — Using just the Chain Rule:
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
Writes \(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{1}{6x(x-1)^{\frac{1}{2}}} = \frac{1}{(36x^3-36x^2)^{\frac{1}{2}}} = (36x^3-36x^2)^{-\frac{1}{2}}\) and proceeds by chain rule to \(A(36x^3-36x^2)^{-\frac{3}{2}}(Bx^2-Cx)\)M1
Would automatically follow under this method if first M scoredM1
# Question 5:

## Part (a):

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $\dfrac{dx}{dy} = 2\times 3\sec 3y \cdot \sec 3y\tan 3y = 6\sec^2 3y\tan 3y$ $\left(\text{oe } \dfrac{6\sin 3y}{\cos^3 3y}\right)$ | M1A1 | |

## Part (b):

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Uses $\dfrac{dy}{dx} = \dfrac{1}{\frac{dx}{dy}}$ to obtain $\dfrac{dy}{dx} = \dfrac{1}{6\sec^2 3y\tan 3y}$ | M1 | |
| $\tan^2 3y = \sec^2 3y - 1 = x - 1$ | B1 | |
| Uses $\sec^2 3y = x$ and $\tan^2 3y = x-1$ to get $\dfrac{dy}{dx}$ or $\dfrac{dx}{dy}$ in just $x$ | M1 | |
| $\Rightarrow \dfrac{dy}{dx} = \dfrac{1}{6x(x-1)^{\frac{1}{2}}}$ | A1* (CSO) | Given answer — all steps must be shown |

## Part (c):

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $\dfrac{d^2y}{dx^2} = \dfrac{0 - [6(x-1)^{\frac{1}{2}} + 3x(x-1)^{-\frac{1}{2}}]}{36x^2(x-1)}$ | M1A1 | |
| $\dfrac{d^2y}{dx^2} = \dfrac{6-9x}{36x^2(x-1)^{\frac{3}{2}}} = \dfrac{2-3x}{12x^2(x-1)^{\frac{3}{2}}}$ | dM1A1 | |

## Question 5:

### Part (a):

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Uses chain rule to get $A\sec 3y \sec 3y \tan 3y = (A\sec^2 3y \tan 3y)$ | M1 | Alternatively chain rule on $(\cos 3y)^{-2} \Rightarrow A(\cos 3y)^{-3}\sin 3y$, or quotient rule on $\frac{1}{(\cos 3y)^2} \Rightarrow \frac{\pm A\cos 3y \sin 3y}{(\cos 3y)^4}$ |
| $\frac{dx}{dy} = 2 \times 3\sec 3y \sec 3y \tan 3y$ or equivalent | A1 | Both sides must be correct. No need to simplify rhs |

### Part (b):

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Uses $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{1}{\frac{dx}{dy}}$ to get expression for $\frac{dy}{dx}$ | M1 | Follow through on their $\frac{dx}{dy}$. Allow slips on coefficient but not trig expression |
| Writes $\tan^2 3y = \sec^2 3y - 1$ or equivalent such as $\tan 3y = \sqrt{\sec^2 3y - 1}$, uses $x = \sec^2 3y$ to obtain $\tan^2 3y = x-1$ or $\tan 3y = (x-1)^{\frac{1}{2}}$ | B1 | All elements must be present. Accept $\frac{\sqrt{x}}{3y}$ with $\sqrt{x-1}$, $\cos 3y = \frac{1}{\sqrt{x}} \Rightarrow \tan 3y = \sqrt{x-1}$. If differential in terms of $\sin 3y, \cos 3y$, awarded for $\sin 3y = \frac{\sqrt{x-1}}{\sqrt{x}}$ |
| Uses $\sec^2 3y = x$ and $\tan^2 3y = \sec^2 3y - 1 = x-1$ or equivalent to get $\frac{dy}{dx}$ in just $x$ | M1 | Allow slips on signs in $\tan^2 3y = \sec^2 3y - 1$. May be implied |
| Correct simplified final answer (given/CSO) | A1* | All steps must be shown |

**Note:** Example scoring M1, B0, M1, A0:
$$\frac{dx}{dy} = 6\sec^2 3y \tan 3y = 6x(x-1)^{\frac{1}{2}} \Rightarrow \frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{1}{6x(x-1)^{\frac{1}{2}}}$$

### Part (c) — Using Quotient and Product Rules:

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Uses quotient rule $\frac{vu'-uv'}{v^2}$ with $u=1$, $v=6x(x-1)^{\frac{1}{2}}$, achieving $u'=0$ and $v' = A(x-1)^{\frac{1}{2}} + Bx(x-1)^{-\frac{1}{2}}$ | M1 | If formulae quoted, both must be correct. If not quoted, allow forms: $\frac{0-[A(x-1)^{\frac{1}{2}}+Bx(x-1)^{-\frac{1}{2}}]}{(6x(x-1)^{\frac{1}{2}})^2}$ or $\frac{0-A(x-1)^{\frac{1}{2}} \pm Bx(x-1)^{-\frac{1}{2}}}{Cx^2(x-1)}$ |
| $\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = \frac{0-[6(x-1)^{\frac{1}{2}}+3x(x-1)^{-\frac{1}{2}}]}{36x^2(x-1)}$ or equivalent | A1 | Correct unsimplified expression |
| Multiply numerator and denominator by $(x-1)^{\frac{1}{2}}$ producing a linear numerator, simplified by collecting like terms. Alternatively factor out $(x-1)^{-\frac{1}{2}}$ from numerator | dM1 | Dependent on 1st M1 |
| $\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = \frac{2-3x}{12x^2(x-1)^{\frac{3}{2}}}$ or equivalent | A1 | — |

### Part (c) — Using Product and Chain Rules:

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Writes $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{1}{6x(x-1)^{\frac{1}{2}}} = Ax^{-1}(x-1)^{-\frac{1}{2}}$ and uses product rule with $u$ or $v = Ax^{-1}$ and $v$ or $u = (x-1)^{-\frac{1}{2}}$ | M1 | If rule quoted it must be correct. If not quoted, award for expression of form $(x-1)^{-\frac{3}{2}} \times Bx^{-1} \pm C(x-1)^{-\frac{1}{2}} \times x^{-2}$ |
| $\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = \frac{1}{6}[x^{-1}(-\frac{1}{2})(x-1)^{-\frac{3}{2}} + (-1)x^{-2}(x-1)^{-\frac{1}{2}}]$ | A1 | — |
| Factorise/use common denominator of $x^{-2}(x-1)^{-\frac{3}{2}}$ producing linear factor/numerator, collecting like terms, single fraction | dM1 | — |
| $\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = \frac{1}{12}x^{-2}(x-1)^{-\frac{3}{2}}[2-3x]$ or equivalent | A1 | — |

### Part (c) — Using Quotient and Chain Rules:

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Uses quotient rule with $u=(x-1)^{-\frac{1}{2}}$ and $v=6x$, achieving $u'=A(x-1)^{-\frac{3}{2}}$ and $v'=B$ | M1 | If formula quoted must be correct. If not quoted allow form $\frac{Cx(x-1)^{-\frac{3}{2}}-D(x-1)^{-\frac{1}{2}}}{Ex^2}$ |
| $\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = \frac{6x \times (-\frac{1}{2})(x-1)^{-\frac{3}{2}} - (x-1)^{-\frac{1}{2}} \times 6}{(6x)^2}$ | A1 | Correct unsimplified |
| Multiply numerator and denominator by $(x-1)^{\frac{3}{2}}$ producing linear numerator, collecting like terms. Alternatively factor $(x-1)^{-\frac{3}{2}}$ from numerator | dM1 | Dependent on 1st M1 |
| $\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = \frac{2-3x}{12x^2(x-1)^{\frac{3}{2}}}$ or $\frac{(2-3x)x^{-2}(x-1)^{-\frac{3}{2}}}{12}$ | A1 | — |

### Part (c) — Using just the Chain Rule:

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Writes $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{1}{6x(x-1)^{\frac{1}{2}}} = \frac{1}{(36x^3-36x^2)^{\frac{1}{2}}} = (36x^3-36x^2)^{-\frac{1}{2}}$ and proceeds by chain rule to $A(36x^3-36x^2)^{-\frac{3}{2}}(Bx^2-Cx)$ | M1 | — |
| Would automatically follow under this method if first M scored | M1 | — |

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\begin{enumerate}
  \item Given that
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$$x = \sec ^ { 2 } 3 y , \quad 0 < y < \frac { \pi } { 6 }$$

(a) find $\frac { \mathrm { d } x } { \mathrm {~d} y }$ in terms of $y$.\\
(b) Hence show that

$$\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = \frac { 1 } { 6 x ( x - 1 ) ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } } }$$

(c) Find an expression for $\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } }$ in terms of $x$. Give your answer in its simplest form.\\

\hfill \mbox{\textit{Edexcel C3 2013 Q5 [10]}}