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

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CAIE P2 2010 November Q5
6 marks Standard +0.3
5 Solve the equation \(8 + \cot \theta = 2 \operatorname { cosec } ^ { 2 } \theta\), giving all solutions in the interval \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant \theta \leqslant 360 ^ { \circ }\).
CAIE P2 2013 November Q3
6 marks Standard +0.3
3 Solve the equation \(2 \cot ^ { 2 } \theta - 5 \operatorname { cosec } \theta = 10\), giving all solutions in the interval \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant \theta \leqslant 360 ^ { \circ }\).
CAIE P2 2013 November Q6
9 marks Moderate -0.3
6
  1. Find \(\int ( \sin x - \cos x ) ^ { 2 } \mathrm {~d} x\).
    1. Use the trapezium rule with 2 intervals to estimate the value of $$\int _ { \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi } \operatorname { cosec } x d x$$ giving your answer correct to 3 decimal places.
    2. Using a sketch of the graph of \(y = \operatorname { cosec } x\) for \(0 < x \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\), explain whether the trapezium rule gives an under-estimate or an over-estimate of the true value of the integral in part (i).
CAIE P2 2014 November Q7
9 marks Standard +0.8
7 The angle \(\alpha\) lies between \(0 ^ { \circ }\) and \(90 ^ { \circ }\) and is such that $$2 \tan ^ { 2 } \alpha + \sec ^ { 2 } \alpha = 5 - 4 \tan \alpha$$
  1. Show that $$3 \tan ^ { 2 } \alpha + 4 \tan \alpha - 4 = 0$$ and hence find the exact value of \(\tan \alpha\).
  2. It is given that the angle \(\beta\) is such that \(\cot ( \alpha + \beta ) = 6\). Without using a calculator, find the exact value of \(\cot \beta\).
CAIE P2 2015 November Q5
7 marks Moderate -0.3
5
  1. Find \(\int \left( \tan ^ { 2 } x + \sin 2 x \right) \mathrm { d } x\).
  2. Find the exact value of \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { 1 } 3 \mathrm { e } ^ { 1 - 2 x } \mathrm {~d} x\).
CAIE P2 2015 November Q7
10 marks Standard +0.8
7
  1. Show that the exact value of \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi } \left( \cos ^ { 2 } x + \frac { 1 } { \cos ^ { 2 } x } \right) \mathrm { d } x\) is \(\frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi + \frac { 9 } { 8 } \sqrt { } 3\).
  2. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{7e100be2-9768-4fcd-b516-c714e53b0665-3_444_495_1523_865} The diagram shows the curve \(y = \cos x + \frac { 1 } { \cos x }\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi\). The shaded region is bounded by the curve and the lines \(x = 0 , x = \frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi\) and \(y = 0\). Find the exact volume of the solid obtained when the shaded region is rotated completely about the \(x\)-axis.
CAIE P2 2016 November Q6
10 marks Challenging +1.2
6
  1. Show that \(\frac { \cos 2 \theta } { 1 + \cos 2 \theta } \equiv 1 - \frac { 1 } { 2 } \sec ^ { 2 } \theta\).
  2. Solve the equation \(\frac { \cos 2 \alpha } { 1 + \cos 2 \alpha } = 13 + 5 \tan \alpha\) for \(0 < \alpha < \pi\).
  3. Find the exact value of \(\int _ { - \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi } \frac { \cos x } { 1 + \cos x } \mathrm {~d} x\).
CAIE P2 2017 November Q3
6 marks Standard +0.3
3 The equation of a curve is \(y = \tan \frac { 1 } { 2 } x + 3 \sin \frac { 1 } { 2 } x\). The curve has a stationary point \(M\) in the interval \(\pi < x < 2 \pi\). Find the coordinates of \(M\), giving each coordinate correct to 3 significant figures.
CAIE P2 2018 November Q3
5 marks Standard +0.3
3 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{cc7e798e-0817-405c-bae0-b24b9f451fbf-04_378_486_260_826} The diagram shows the curve with equation $$y = 5 \sin 2 x - 3 \tan 2 x$$ for values of \(x\) such that \(0 \leqslant x < \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi\). Find the \(x\)-coordinate of the stationary point \(M\), giving your answer correct to 3 significant figures.
CAIE P2 2018 November Q6
11 marks Standard +0.3
6
  1. Show that \(\int _ { 1 } ^ { 6 } \frac { 12 } { 3 x + 2 } \mathrm {~d} x = \ln 256\).
  2. Find the exact value of \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi } \left( 8 \sin ^ { 2 } x + \tan ^ { 2 } 2 x \right) \mathrm { d } x\), showing all necessary working.
CAIE P2 2019 November Q5
9 marks Standard +0.3
5 It is given that \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { a } \left( 3 x ^ { 2 } + 4 \cos 2 x - \sin x \right) \mathrm { d } x = 2\), where \(a\) is a constant.
  1. Show that \(a = \sqrt [ 3 ] { } ( 3 - 2 \sin 2 a - \cos a )\).
  2. Using the equation in part (i), show by calculation that \(0.5 < a < 0.75\).
  3. Use an iterative formula, based on the equation in part (i), to find the value of \(a\) correct to 3 significant figures. Give the result of each iteration to 5 significant figures.
CAIE P3 2022 June Q6
8 marks Standard +0.8
6 Let \(I = \int _ { 0 } ^ { 3 } \frac { 27 } { \left( 9 + x ^ { 2 } \right) ^ { 2 } } \mathrm {~d} x\).
  1. Using the substitution \(x = 3 \tan \theta\), show that \(I = \int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi } \cos ^ { 2 } \theta \mathrm {~d} \theta\).
  2. Hence find the exact value of \(I\).
CAIE P3 2023 June Q5
6 marks Standard +0.8
5 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{72042f09-3495-42e9-bee9-96ec5ac0bf0c-06_352_643_274_744} The diagram shows the part of the curve \(y = x ^ { 2 } \cos 3 x\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi\), and its maximum point \(M\), where \(x = a\).
  1. Show that \(a\) satisfies the equation \(a = \frac { 1 } { 3 } \tan ^ { - 1 } \left( \frac { 2 } { 3 a } \right)\).
  2. Use an iterative formula based on the equation in (a) to determine \(a\) correct to 2 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to 4 decimal places.
CAIE P3 2023 June Q7
8 marks Standard +0.3
7
  1. Use the substitution \(u = \cos x\) to show that $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { \pi } \sin 2 x \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 \cos x } \mathrm {~d} x = \int _ { - 1 } ^ { 1 } 2 u \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 u } \mathrm {~d} u$$
  2. Hence find the exact value of \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { \pi } \sin 2 x \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 \cos x } \mathrm {~d} x\).
CAIE P3 2024 June Q8
7 marks Standard +0.8
8 Use the substitution \(\mathrm { u } = 1 - \sin \mathrm { x }\) to find the exact value of $$\int _ { \pi } ^ { \frac { 3 } { 2 } \pi } \frac { \sin 2 x } { \sqrt { 1 - \sin x } } d x$$ Give your answer in the form \(\mathrm { a } + \mathrm { b } \sqrt { 2 }\) where \(a\) and \(b\) are rational numbers to be determined.
CAIE P3 2020 March Q1
4 marks Moderate -0.8
1
  1. Sketch the graph of \(y = | x - 2 |\).
  2. Solve the inequality \(| x - 2 | < 3 x - 4\).
CAIE P3 2021 November Q11
11 marks Standard +0.3
11 The equation of a curve is \(y = \sqrt { \tan x }\), for \(0 \leqslant x < \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\).
  1. Express \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }\) in terms of \(\tan x\), and verify that \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = 1\) when \(x = \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi\).
    The value of \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }\) is also 1 at another point on the curve where \(x = a\), as shown in the diagram. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{87be326f-f638-43e9-a654-b7b53d5141ef-18_605_492_1493_822}
  2. Show that \(t ^ { 3 } + t ^ { 2 } + 3 t - 1 = 0\), where \(t = \tan a\).
  3. Use the iterative formula $$a _ { n + 1 } = \tan ^ { - 1 } \left( \frac { 1 } { 3 } \left( 1 - \tan ^ { 2 } a _ { n } - \tan ^ { 3 } a _ { n } \right) \right)$$ to determine \(a\) correct to 2 decimal places, giving the result of each iteration to 4 decimal places.
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CAIE P3 2022 November Q7
8 marks Standard +0.3
7 The variables \(x\) and \(\theta\) satisfy the differential equation $$x \sin ^ { 2 } \theta \frac { \mathrm {~d} x } { \mathrm {~d} \theta } = \tan ^ { 2 } \theta - 2 \cot \theta$$ for \(0 < \theta < \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\) and \(x > 0\). It is given that \(x = 2\) when \(\theta = \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi\).
  1. Show that \(\frac { \mathrm { d } } { \mathrm { d } \theta } \left( \cot ^ { 2 } \theta \right) = - \frac { 2 \cot \theta } { \sin ^ { 2 } \theta }\).
    (You may assume without proof that the derivative of \(\cot \theta\) with respect to \(\theta\) is \(- \operatorname { cosec } ^ { 2 } \theta\).)
  2. Solve the differential equation and find the value of \(x\) when \(\theta = \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi\).
CAIE P3 2022 November Q4
5 marks Standard +0.3
4 The parametric equations of a curve are $$x = 2 t - \tan t , \quad y = \ln ( \sin 2 t )$$ for \(0 < t < \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\).
Show that \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = \cot t\).
CAIE P3 2024 November Q4
8 marks Standard +0.3
4
  1. Show that \(\sec ^ { 4 } \theta - \tan ^ { 4 } \theta \equiv 1 + 2 \tan ^ { 2 } \theta\). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{656df2a8-fc4d-49f3-a649-746103b4576e-07_2723_35_101_20}
  2. Hence or otherwise solve the equation \(\sec ^ { 4 } 2 \alpha - \tan ^ { 4 } 2 \alpha = 2 \tan ^ { 2 } 2 \alpha \sec ^ { 2 } 2 \alpha\) for \(0 ^ { \circ } < \alpha < 180 ^ { \circ }\). [5]
Edexcel P1 2019 June Q9
7 marks Moderate -0.3
9. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{5eee32af-9b0e-428c-bbc6-1feef44e0e1e-24_741_806_255_577} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 3}
\end{figure} Figure 3 shows a plot of the curve with equation \(y = \sin \theta , \quad 0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant 360 ^ { \circ }\)
  1. State the coordinates of the minimum point on the curve with equation $$y = 4 \sin \theta , \quad 0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant 360 ^ { \circ }$$ A copy of Figure 3, called Diagram 1, is shown on the next page.
  2. On Diagram 1, sketch and label the curves
    1. \(y = 1 + \sin \theta , \quad 0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant 360 ^ { \circ }\)
    2. \(y = \tan \theta , \quad 0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant 360 ^ { \circ }\)
  3. Hence find the number of solutions of the equation
    1. \(\tan \theta = 1 + \sin \theta\) that lie in the region \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant 2160 ^ { \circ }\)
    2. \(\tan \theta = 1 + \sin \theta\) that lie in the region \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant 1980 ^ { \circ }\)
      \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}]{5eee32af-9b0e-428c-bbc6-1feef44e0e1e-25_746_808_577_575}
      \section*{Diagram 1}
Edexcel C2 2014 January Q5
7 marks Moderate -0.8
5. The height of water, \(H\) metres, in a harbour on a particular day is given by the equation $$H = 10 + 5 \sin \left( \frac { \pi t } { 6 } \right) , \quad 0 \leqslant t < 24$$ where \(t\) is the number of hours after midnight.
  1. Show that the height of the water 1 hour after midnight is 12.5 metres.
  2. Find, to the nearest minute, the times before midday when the height of the water is 9 metres.
Edexcel C2 2013 June Q8
11 marks Standard +0.3
8. (i) Solve, for \(- 180 ^ { \circ } \leqslant x < 180 ^ { \circ }\), $$\tan \left( x - 40 ^ { \circ } \right) = 1.5$$ giving your answers to 1 decimal place.
(ii) (a) Show that the equation $$\sin \theta \tan \theta = 3 \cos \theta + 2$$ can be written in the form $$4 \cos ^ { 2 } \theta + 2 \cos \theta - 1 = 0$$ (b) Hence solve, for \(0 \leqslant \theta < 360 ^ { \circ }\), $$\sin \theta \tan \theta = 3 \cos \theta + 2$$ showing each stage of your working.
Edexcel C2 2014 June Q7
8 marks Standard +0.3
7. (i) Solve, for \(0 \leqslant \theta < 180 ^ { \circ }\), the equation $$\frac { \sin 2 \theta } { ( 4 \sin 2 \theta - 1 ) } = 1$$ giving your answers to 1 decimal place.
(ii) Solve, for \(0 \leqslant x < 2 \pi\), the equation $$5 \sin ^ { 2 } x - 2 \cos x - 5 = 0$$ giving your answers to 2 decimal places. (Solutions based entirely on graphical or numerical methods are not acceptable.)
Edexcel P3 2020 January Q4
11 marks Standard +0.3
4. (i) $$f ( x ) = \frac { ( 2 x + 5 ) ^ { 2 } } { x - 3 } \quad x \neq 3$$
  1. Find \(\mathrm { f } ^ { \prime } ( x )\) in the form \(\frac { P ( x ) } { Q ( x ) }\) where \(P ( x )\) and \(Q ( x )\) are fully factorised quadratic expressions.
  2. Hence find the range of values of \(x\) for which \(\mathrm { f } ( x )\) is increasing.
    (ii) $$g ( x ) = x \sqrt { \sin 4 x } \quad 0 \leqslant x < \frac { \pi } { 4 }$$ The curve with equation \(y = g ( x )\) has a maximum at the point \(M\). Show that the \(x\) coordinate of \(M\) satisfies the equation $$\tan 4 x + k x = 0$$ where \(k\) is a constant to be found.