1.05k Further identities: sec^2=1+tan^2 and cosec^2=1+cot^2

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CAIE P2 2022 June Q8
9 marks Challenging +1.2
8
  1. Express \(3 \sin 2 \theta \sec \theta + 10 \cos \left( \theta - 30 ^ { \circ } \right)\) in the form \(R \sin ( \theta + \alpha )\) where \(R > 0\) and \(0 ^ { \circ } < \alpha < 90 ^ { \circ }\). Give the value of \(\alpha\) correct to 2 decimal places.
  2. Hence solve the equation \(3 \sin 4 \beta \sec 2 \beta + 10 \cos \left( 2 \beta - 30 ^ { \circ } \right) = 2\) for \(0 ^ { \circ } < \beta < 90 ^ { \circ }\).
    If you use the following lined page to complete the answer(s) to any question(s), the question number(s) must be clearly shown.
CAIE P2 2022 June Q7
8 marks Challenging +1.2
7 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{712be8e6-e1e9-4662-b1f1-51c39c2c9df1-10_551_657_274_735} The diagram shows the curves \(y = \sqrt { 2 \pi - 2 x }\) and \(y = \sin ^ { 2 } x\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \pi\). The shaded region is bounded by the two curves and the line \(x = 0\). Find the exact area of the shaded region.
CAIE P2 2023 June Q5
8 marks Standard +0.8
5 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{3966e088-0a2f-434a-94fc-40765cd157a7-06_376_848_269_644} The diagram shows the curve with parametric equations $$x = 4 \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 t } , \quad y = 5 \mathrm { e } ^ { - t } \cos 2 t$$ for \(- \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi \leqslant t \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi\). The curve has a maximum point \(M\).
  1. Find an expression for \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }\) in terms of \(t\).
  2. Find the coordinates of \(M\), giving each coordinate correct to 3 significant figures.
CAIE P2 2023 June Q6
7 marks Standard +0.3
6 Show that \(\int _ { \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi } \left( 4 \cos ^ { 2 } 2 x + \frac { 1 } { \cos ^ { 2 } x } \right) \mathrm { d } x = \frac { 3 } { 4 } \sqrt { 3 } + \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi - 1\).
CAIE P2 2023 June Q1
5 marks Standard +0.3
1 Solve the equation $$\sec ^ { 2 } \theta + 5 \tan ^ { 2 } \theta = 9 + 17 \sec \theta$$ for \(0 ^ { \circ } < \theta < 360 ^ { \circ }\).
CAIE P2 2020 March Q7
10 marks Standard +0.3
7 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{78a9b100-c3bd-4054-b539-ec8304440063-10_551_641_260_751} The diagram shows part of the curve with equation $$y = 4 \sin ^ { 2 } x + 8 \sin x + 3 ,$$ where \(x\) is measured in radians. The curve crosses the \(x\)-axis at the point \(A\) and the shaded region is bounded by the curve and the lines \(x = 0\) and \(y = 0\).
  1. Find the exact \(x\)-coordinate of \(A\).
  2. Find the exact gradient of the curve at \(A\).
  3. Find the exact area of the shaded region.
    If you use the following lined page to complete the answer(s) to any question(s), the question number(s) must be clearly shown.
CAIE P2 2021 March Q2
5 marks Standard +0.3
2 Solve the equation \(\sec ^ { 2 } \theta \cot \theta = 8\) for \(0 < \theta < \pi\).
CAIE P2 2022 March Q5
8 marks Standard +0.3
5
  1. Given that \(y = \tan ^ { 2 } x\), show that \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = 2 \tan x + 2 \tan ^ { 3 } x\).
  2. Find the exact value of \(\int _ { \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi } \left( \tan x + \tan ^ { 2 } x + \tan ^ { 3 } x \right) \mathrm { d } x\).
CAIE P2 2023 November Q6
9 marks Standard +0.3
6
  1. Show that \(\operatorname { cosec } \theta \left( 3 \sin 2 \theta + 4 \sin ^ { 3 } \theta \right) \equiv 4 + 6 \cos \theta - 4 \cos ^ { 2 } \theta\).
  2. Solve the equation $$\operatorname { cosec } \theta \left( 3 \sin 2 \theta + 4 \sin ^ { 3 } \theta \right) + 3 = 0$$ for \(- \pi < \theta < 0\).
  3. Find \(\int \operatorname { cosec } \theta \left( 3 \sin 2 \theta + 4 \sin ^ { 3 } \theta \right) \mathrm { d } \theta\).
CAIE P2 2023 November Q7
11 marks Standard +0.3
7
  1. Prove that \(\sin 2 x ( \cot x + 3 \tan x ) \equiv 4 - 2 \cos 2 x\).
  2. Hence find the exact value of \(\cot \frac { 1 } { 12 } \pi + 3 \tan \frac { 1 } { 12 } \pi\).
  3. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{b104e2a7-06c8-4e2e-a4f9-5095ad56897a-13_796_789_278_708} The diagram shows the curve with equation \(y = 4 - 2 \cos 2 x\), for \(0 < x < 2 \pi\). At the point \(A\), the gradient of the curve is 4 . The point \(B\) is a minimum point. The \(x\)-coordinates of \(A\) and \(B\) are \(a\) and \(b\) respectively. Show that \(\int _ { a } ^ { b } ( 4 - 2 \cos 2 x ) \mathrm { d } x = 3 \pi + 1\).
    If you use the following lined page to complete the answer(s) to any question(s), the question number(s) must be clearly shown.
CAIE P2 2020 Specimen Q7
11 marks Standard +0.3
7
  1. Show that \(\tan ^ { 2 } x + \cos ^ { 2 } x \equiv \sec ^ { 2 } x + \frac { 1 } { 2 } \cos 2 x - \frac { 1 } { 2 }\) and hence find the exact value of $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi } \left( \tan ^ { 2 } x + \cos ^ { 2 } x \right) \mathrm { d } x$$
  2. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{0af2714b-d3eb-4112-a869-eda5cf266cd8-13_535_771_274_648} The region enclosed by the curve \(y = \tan x + \cos x\) and the lines \(x = 0 , x = \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi\) and \(y = 0\) is shown in the diagram. Find the exact volume of the solid produced when this region is rotated completely about the \(x\)-axis.
CAIE P2 2003 June Q6
8 marks Moderate -0.3
6 The equation of a curve is \(y = \frac { 1 } { 1 + \tan x }\).
  1. Show, by differentiation, that the gradient of the curve is always negative.
  2. Use the trapezium rule with 2 intervals to estimate the value of $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi } \frac { 1 } { 1 + \tan x } \mathrm {~d} x$$ giving your answer correct to 2 significant figures.
  3. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{a31a4b4e-83a6-47d9-9679-3471b3da1b6e-3_556_802_1384_708} The diagram shows a sketch of the curve for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi\). State, with a reason, whether the trapezium rule gives an under-estimate or an over-estimate of the true value of the integral in part (ii).
CAIE P2 2003 June Q7
11 marks Standard +0.3
7 The parametric equations of a curve are $$x = 2 \theta - \sin 2 \theta , \quad y = 2 - \cos 2 \theta$$
  1. Show that \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = \cot \theta\).
  2. Find the equation of the tangent to the curve at the point where \(\theta = \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi\).
  3. For the part of the curve where \(0 < \theta < 2 \pi\), find the coordinates of the points where the tangent is parallel to the \(x\)-axis.
CAIE P2 2007 June Q7
9 marks Moderate -0.3
7 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{9d93ad8c-0a22-4de7-8342-387606e4e510-3_584_675_945_735} The diagram shows the part of the curve \(y = \mathrm { e } ^ { x } \cos x\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\). The curve meets the \(y\)-axis at the point \(A\). The point \(M\) is a maximum point.
  1. Write down the coordinates of \(A\).
  2. Find the \(x\)-coordinate of \(M\).
  3. Use the trapezium rule with three intervals to estimate the value of $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi } e ^ { x } \cos x d x$$ giving your answer correct to 2 decimal places.
  4. State, with a reason, whether the trapezium rule gives an under-estimate or an over-estimate of the true value of the integral in part (iii).
CAIE P2 2011 June Q8
9 marks Standard +0.8
8
  1. Prove that \(\sin ^ { 2 } 2 \theta \left( \operatorname { cosec } ^ { 2 } \theta - \sec ^ { 2 } \theta \right) \equiv 4 \cos 2 \theta\).
  2. Hence
    1. solve for \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant \theta \leqslant 180 ^ { \circ }\) the equation \(\sin ^ { 2 } 2 \theta \left( \operatorname { cosec } ^ { 2 } \theta - \sec ^ { 2 } \theta \right) = 3\),
    2. find the exact value of \(\operatorname { cosec } ^ { 2 } 15 ^ { \circ } - \sec ^ { 2 } 15 ^ { \circ }\).
CAIE P2 2012 June Q4
7 marks Standard +0.3
4
  1. Given that \(35 + \sec ^ { 2 } \theta = 12 \tan \theta\), find the value of \(\tan \theta\).
  2. Hence, showing the use of an appropriate formula in each case, find the exact value of
    1. \(\tan \left( \theta - 45 ^ { \circ } \right)\),
    2. \(\tan 2 \theta\).
CAIE P2 2015 June Q3
5 marks Moderate -0.3
3 The equation of a curve is $$y = 6 \sin x - 2 \cos 2 x$$ Find the equation of the tangent to the curve at the point \(\left( \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi , 2 \right)\). Give the answer in the form \(y = m x + c\), where the values of \(m\) and \(c\) are correct to 3 significant figures.
CAIE P2 2015 June Q6
9 marks Standard +0.3
6 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{3b217eb4-3bd3-4800-a913-749754bf109f-3_401_586_817_778} The diagram shows part of the curve with equation $$y = 4 \sin ^ { 2 } x + 8 \sin x + 3$$ and its point of intersection \(P\) with the \(x\)-axis.
  1. Find the exact \(x\)-coordinate of \(P\).
  2. Show that the equation of the curve can be written $$y = 5 + 8 \sin x - 2 \cos 2 x$$ and use integration to find the exact area of the shaded region enclosed by the curve and the axes.
CAIE P2 2016 June Q5
9 marks Standard +0.3
5 A curve is defined by the parametric equations $$x = 2 \tan \theta , \quad y = 3 \sin 2 \theta$$ for \(0 \leqslant \theta < \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\).
  1. Show that \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = 6 \cos ^ { 4 } \theta - 3 \cos ^ { 2 } \theta\).
  2. Find the coordinates of the stationary point.
  3. Find the gradient of the curve at the point \(\left( 2 \sqrt { } 3 , \frac { 3 } { 2 } \sqrt { } 3 \right)\).
CAIE P2 2017 June Q6
7 marks Standard +0.3
6 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{6295873e-7db4-4e7e-8dcd-912ad9c41675-06_561_542_260_799} The diagram shows the curve \(y = \tan 2 x\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi\). The shaded region is bounded by the curve and the lines \(x = \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi\) and \(y = 0\).
  1. Use the trapezium rule with two intervals to find an approximation to the area of the shaded region, giving your answer correct to 3 significant figures.
  2. Find the exact volume of the solid formed when the shaded region is rotated completely about the \(x\)-axis.
CAIE P2 2017 June Q8
11 marks Standard +0.3
8 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{bdc467f6-105e-4429-95c6-701eaa43deff-10_549_495_258_824} The diagram shows the curve with parametric equations $$x = 2 - \cos 2 t , \quad y = 2 \sin ^ { 3 } t + 3 \cos ^ { 3 } t + 1$$ for \(0 \leqslant t \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\). The end-points of the curve are \(( 1,4 )\) and \(( 3,3 )\).
  1. Show that \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = \frac { 3 } { 2 } \sin t - \frac { 9 } { 4 } \cos t\).
  2. Find the coordinates of the minimum point, giving each coordinate correct to 3 significant figures.
  3. Find the exact gradient of the normal to the curve at the point for which \(x = 2\).
CAIE P2 2018 June Q5
7 marks Standard +0.3
5 The parametric equations of a curve are $$x = 2 \cos 2 \theta + 3 \sin \theta , \quad y = 3 \cos \theta$$ for \(0 < \theta < \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\).
  1. Find the gradient of the curve at the point for which \(\theta = 1\) radian.
  2. Find the value of \(\sin \theta\) at the point on the curve where the tangent is parallel to the \(y\)-axis.
CAIE P2 2018 June Q5
6 marks Standard +0.3
5 A curve has equation $$y ^ { 3 } \sin 2 x + 4 y = 8$$ Find the equation of the tangent to the curve at the point where it crosses the \(y\)-axis.
CAIE P3 2003 June Q10
10 marks Standard +0.3
10
  1. Prove the identity $$\cot x - \cot 2 x \equiv \operatorname { cosec } 2 x$$
  2. Show that \(\int _ { \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi } \cot x \mathrm {~d} x = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \ln 2\).
  3. Find the exact value of \(\int _ { \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi } \operatorname { cosec } 2 x \mathrm {~d} x\), giving your answer in the form \(a \ln b\).
CAIE P3 2009 June Q3
5 marks Standard +0.3
3
  1. Prove the identity \(\operatorname { cosec } 2 \theta + \cot 2 \theta \equiv \cot \theta\).
  2. Hence solve the equation \(\operatorname { cosec } 2 \theta + \cot 2 \theta = 2\), for \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant \theta \leqslant 360 ^ { \circ }\).