1.07k Differentiate trig: sin(kx), cos(kx), tan(kx)

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AQA Paper 1 2023 June Q8
6 marks Moderate -0.3
8 Show that $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { \pi } { 2 } } ( x \sin 4 x ) \mathrm { d } x = - \frac { \pi } { 8 }$$
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Edexcel FP1 2023 June Q6
Challenging +1.2
6. $$y = \ln \left( \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 x } \cos 3 x \right) \quad - \frac { 1 } { 2 } < x < \frac { 1 } { 2 }$$
  1. Show that $$\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = 2 - 3 \tan 3 x$$
  2. Determine \(\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 4 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 4 } }\)
  3. Hence determine the first 3 non-zero terms in ascending powers of \(x\) of the Maclaurin series expansion of \(\ln \left( \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 x } \cos 3 x \right)\), giving each coefficient in simplest form.
  4. Use the Maclaurin series expansion for \(\ln ( 1 + x )\) to write down the first 4 non-zero terms in ascending powers of \(x\) of the Maclaurin series expansion of \(\ln ( 1 + k x )\), where \(k\) is a constant.
  5. Hence determine the value of \(k\) for which $$\lim _ { x \rightarrow 0 } \left( \frac { 1 } { x ^ { 2 } } \ln \frac { \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 x } \cos 3 x } { 1 + k x } \right)$$ exists.
Pre-U Pre-U 9794/2 2016 Specimen Q10
15 marks Standard +0.8
10 A curve has equation $$y = \mathrm { e } ^ { a x } \cos b x$$ where \(a\) and \(b\) are constants.
  1. Show that, at any stationary points on the curve, \(\tan b x = \frac { a } { b }\).
  2. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{ac5bf967-8b97-4bf3-991f-28c3ec7a25da-4_622_896_957_333} Values of related quantities \(x\) and \(y\) were measured in an experiment and plotted on a graph of \(y\) against \(x\), as shown in the diagram. Two of the points, labelled \(A\) and \(B\), have coordinates \(( 0,1 )\) and \(( 0.2 , - 0.8 )\) respectively. A third point labelled C has coordinates ( \(0.3,0.04\) ). Attempts were then made to find the equation of a curve which fitted closely to these three points, and two models were proposed. In the first model the equation is \(y = \mathrm { e } ^ { - x } \cos 15 x\).
    In the second model the equation is \(y = f \cos ( \lambda x ) + \mathrm { g }\), where the constants \(f , \lambda\), and \(g\) are chosen to give a maximum precisely at the point \(A ( 0,1 )\) and a minimum precisely at the point \(B ( 0.2 , - 0.8 )\). By calculating suitable values evaluate the suitability of the two models.
Pre-U Pre-U 9794/2 2016 Specimen Q10
15 marks Standard +0.8
10 A curve has equation $$y = \mathrm { e } ^ { a x } \cos b x$$ where \(a\) and \(b\) are constants.
  1. Show that, at any stationary points on the curve, \(\tan b x = \frac { a } { b }\).
  2. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{1c957cfe-bead-41d9-8985-479e876e1616-4_620_896_959_333} Values of related quantities \(x\) and \(y\) were measured in an experiment and plotted on a graph of \(y\) against \(x\), as shown in the diagram. Two of the points, labelled \(A\) and \(B\), have coordinates \(( 0,1 )\) and \(( 0.2 , - 0.8 )\) respectively. A third point labelled C has coordinates ( \(0.3,0.04\) ). Attempts were then made to find the equation of a curve which fitted closely to these three points, and two models were proposed. In the first model the equation is \(y = \mathrm { e } ^ { - x } \cos 15 x\).
    In the second model the equation is \(y = f \cos ( \lambda x ) + \mathrm { g }\), where the constants \(f , \lambda\), and \(g\) are chosen to give a maximum precisely at the point \(A ( 0,1 )\) and a minimum precisely at the point \(B ( 0.2 , - 0.8 )\). By calculating suitable values evaluate the suitability of the two models.
Pre-U Pre-U 9794/2 2020 Specimen Q10
4 marks Standard +0.8
10 A curve has equation $$y = \mathrm { e } ^ { a x } \cos b x$$ where \(a\) and \(b\) are constants.
  1. Show that, at any stationary points on the curve, \(\tan b x = \frac { a } { b }\).
  2. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{8a0a6e46-99cf-4217-93ad-5ed6e9d7c4ef-4_624_897_1062_342} Values of related quantities \(x\) and \(y\) were measured in an experiment and plotted on a graph of \(y\) against \(x\), as shown in the diagram. Two of the points, labelled \(A\) and \(B\), have coordinates \(( 0,1 )\) and \(( 0.2 , - 0.8 )\) respectively. A third point labelled \(C\) has coordinates \(( 0.3,0.04 )\). Attempts were then made to find the equation of a curve which fitted closely to these three points, and two models were proposed. In the first model the equation is \(y = \mathrm { e } ^ { - x } \cos 15 x\).
    In the second model the equation is \(y = f \cos ( \lambda x ) + g\), where the constants \(f , \lambda\), and \(g\) are chosen to give a maximum precisely at the point \(A ( 0,1 )\) and a minimum precisely at the point \(B ( 0.2 , - 0.8 )\). By calculating suitable values evaluate the suitability of the two models.
Pre-U Pre-U 9794/1 Specimen Q10
7 marks Standard +0.8
10
  1. Show that \(\frac { \mathrm { d } } { \mathrm { d } x } ( \sin 3 x - 3 x \cos 3 x ) = 9 x \sin 3 x\). The curve shown in the figure below is part of the graph of the function \(y = x \sin 3 x\). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{3e4281d1-dbad-46a2-bbb7-97706bda2dfa-3_508_1136_1939_466}
  2. Show that \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 2 \pi } { 3 } } | x \sin 3 x | \mathrm { d } x = \frac { 4 \pi } { 9 }\).
CAIE P1 2015 June Q10
11 marks Standard +0.3
\includegraphics{figure_10} The diagram shows part of the curve \(y = \frac{8}{\sqrt{(3x + 4)}}\). The curve intersects the \(y\)-axis at \(A(0, 4)\). The normal to the curve at \(A\) intersects the line \(x = 4\) at the point \(B\).
  1. Find the coordinates of \(B\). [5]
  2. Show, with all necessary working, that the areas of the regions marked \(P\) and \(Q\) are equal. [6]
CAIE P2 2024 November Q3
3 marks Moderate -0.3
The function \(\text{f}\) is defined by \(\text{f}(x) = \tan^2\left(\frac{1}{2}x\right)\) for \(0 \leqslant x < \pi\).
  1. Find the exact value of \(\text{f}'\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right)\). [3]
CAIE P2 2003 November Q7
11 marks Moderate -0.3
  1. By differentiating \(\frac{\cos x}{\sin x}\), show that if \(y = \cot x\) then \(\frac{dy}{dx} = -\cosec^2 x\). [3]
  2. Hence show that \(\int_{\frac{\pi}{6}}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \cosec^2 x \, dx = \sqrt{3}\). [2]
By using appropriate trigonometrical identities, find the exact value of
  1. \(\int_{\frac{\pi}{6}}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \cot^2 x \, dx\), [3]
  2. \(\int_{\frac{\pi}{6}}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \frac{1}{1 - \cos 2x} \, dx\). [3]
CAIE P2 2016 November Q3
6 marks Standard +0.3
A curve has equation \(y = 2\sin 2x - 5\cos 2x + 6\) and is defined for \(0 \leq x \leq \pi\). Find the \(x\)-coordinates of the stationary points of the curve, giving your answers correct to 3 significant figures. [6]
CAIE P2 2018 November Q7
10 marks Standard +0.3
\includegraphics{figure_7} The diagram shows the curve with equation \(y = \sin 2x + 3\cos 2x\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \pi\). At the points \(P\) and \(Q\) on the curve, the gradient of the curve is 3.
  1. Find an expression for \(\frac{dy}{dx}\). [2]
  2. By first expressing \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) in the form \(R\cos(2x + \alpha)\), where \(R > 0\) and \(0 < \alpha < \frac{1}{2}\pi\), find the \(x\)-coordinates of \(P\) and \(Q\), giving your answers correct to 4 significant figures. [8]
CAIE P3 2024 June Q2
5 marks Standard +0.3
Find the exact coordinates of the stationary point of the curve \(y = e^{2x} \sin 2x\) for \(0 \leqslant x < \frac{1}{2}\pi\). [5]
CAIE P3 2018 June Q11
11 marks Standard +0.3
\includegraphics{figure_11} The diagram shows part of the curve \(y = (x + 1)^2 + (x + 1)^{-1}\) and the line \(x = 1\). The point \(A\) is the minimum point on the curve.
  1. Show that the \(x\)-coordinate of \(A\) satisfies the equation \(2(x + 1)^3 = 1\) and find the exact value of \(\frac{\mathrm{d}^2 y}{\mathrm{d}x^2}\) at \(A\). [5]
  2. Find, showing all necessary working, the volume obtained when the shaded region is rotated through \(360°\) about the \(x\)-axis. [6]
CAIE P3 2018 November Q7
10 marks Standard +0.3
A curve has equation \(y = \frac{3 \cos x}{2 + \sin x}\), for \(-\frac{1}{2}\pi \leqslant x \leqslant \frac{1}{2}\pi\).
  1. Find the exact coordinates of the stationary point of the curve. [6]
  2. The constant \(a\) is such that \(\int_0^a \frac{3 \cos x}{2 + \sin x} \, dx = 1\). Find the value of \(a\), giving your answer correct to 3 significant figures. [4]
CAIE P3 2018 November Q7
9 marks Standard +0.3
\includegraphics{figure_7} The diagram shows the curve \(y = 5\sin^2 x \cos^3 x\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \frac{1}{2}\pi\), and its maximum point \(M\). The shaded region \(R\) is bounded by the curve and the \(x\)-axis.
  1. Find the \(x\)-coordinate of \(M\), giving your answer correct to 3 decimal places. [5]
  2. Using the substitution \(u = \sin x\) and showing all necessary working, find the exact area of \(R\). [4]
CAIE FP1 2003 November Q4
8 marks Challenging +1.2
Given that \(y = x \sin x\), find \(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}\) and \(\frac{d^4y}{dx^4}\), simplifying your results as far as possible, and show that $$\frac{d^6y}{dx^6} = -x \sin x + 6 \cos x.$$ [3] Use induction to establish an expression for \(\frac{d^{2n}y}{dx^{2n}}\), where \(n\) is a positive integer. [5]
OCR C3 Q4
7 marks Moderate -0.3
  1. Given that \(x = (4t + 9)^{\frac{1}{2}}\) and \(y = 6e^{\frac{2t+1}{4}}\), find expressions for \(\frac{dx}{dt}\) and \(\frac{dy}{dx}\). [4]
  2. Hence find the value of \(\frac{dy}{dt}\) when \(t = 4\), giving your answer correct to 3 significant figures. [3]
OCR C3 Q5
7 marks Moderate -0.3
A substance is decaying in such a way that its mass, \(m\) kg, at a time \(t\) years from now is given by the formula $$m = 240e^{-0.04t}.$$
  1. Find the time taken for the substance to halve its mass. [3]
  2. Find the value of \(t\) for which the mass is decreasing at a rate of 2.1 kg per year. [4]
Edexcel C3 Q3
9 marks Moderate -0.3
Differentiate each of the following with respect to \(x\) and simplify your answers.
  1. \(\cot x^2\) [2]
  2. \(x^2 e^{-x}\) [3]
  3. \(\frac{\sin x}{3 + 2\cos x}\) [4]
OCR C4 Q3
6 marks Moderate -0.3
Differentiate each of the following with respect to \(x\) and simplify your answers.
  1. \(\cot x^2\) [2]
  2. \(\frac{\sin x}{3 + 2\cos x}\) [4]
OCR C4 Q9
8 marks Standard +0.3
  1. Express \(\cos\theta + \sqrt{3}\sin\theta\) in the form \(R\cos(\theta - \alpha)\), where \(R > 0\) and \(\alpha\) is acute, expressing \(\alpha\) in terms of \(\pi\). [4]
  2. Write down the derivative of \(\tan\theta\). Hence show that \(\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{3}} \frac{1}{(\cos\theta + \sqrt{3}\sin\theta)^2} \, d\theta = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}\). [4]
OCR FP3 Q8
13 marks Challenging +1.8
  1. Find the complementary function of the differential equation $$\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} + y = \cosec x.$$ [2]
  2. It is given that \(y = p(\ln \sin x) \sin x + qx \cos x\), where \(p\) and \(q\) are constants, is a particular integral of this differential equation.
    1. Show that \(p - 2(p + q) \sin^2 x \equiv 1\). [6]
    2. Deduce the values of \(p\) and \(q\). [2]
  3. Write down the general solution of the differential equation. State the set of values of \(x\), in the interval \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant 2\pi\), for which the solution is valid, justifying your answer. [3]
Edexcel AEA 2002 June Q5
15 marks Hard +2.3
\includegraphics{figure_1} Figure 1 shows a sketch of part of the curve with equation $$y = \sin (\cos x).$$ The curve cuts the \(x\)-axis at the points \(A\) and \(C\) and the \(y\)-axis at the point \(B\).
  1. Find the coordinates of the points \(A\), \(B\) and \(C\). [3]
  2. Prove that \(B\) is a stationary point. [2]
Given that the region \(OCB\) is convex,
  1. show that, for \(0 \leq x \leq \frac{\pi}{2}\), $$\sin (\cos x) \leq \cos x$$ and $$(1 - \frac{2}{\pi} x) \sin 1 \leq \sin (\cos x)$$ and state in each case the value or values of \(x\) for which equality is achieved. [6]
  2. Hence show that $$\frac{\pi}{4} \sin 1 < \int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \sin(\cos x) \, dx < 1.$$ [4]
Edexcel AEA 2008 June Q4
13 marks Hard +2.3
\includegraphics{figure_1} Figure 1 shows a sketch of the curve \(C\) with equation $$y = \cos x \ln(\sec x), \quad -\frac{\pi}{2} < x < \frac{\pi}{2}$$ The points \(A\) and \(B\) are maximum points on \(C\).
  1. Find the coordinates of \(B\) in terms of e. [5]
The finite region \(R\) lies between \(C\) and the line \(AB\).
  1. Show that the area of \(R\) is $$\frac{2}{e} \arccos \left(\frac{1}{e}\right) + 2\ln \left(e + \sqrt{(e^2 - 1)}\right) - \frac{4}{e} \sqrt{(e^2 - 1)}.$$ [arccos \(x\) is an alternative notation for \(\cos^{-1} x\)] [8]
OCR H240/02 2023 June Q4
9 marks Standard +0.3
The diagram shows part of the graph of \(y = x^2\). The normal to the curve at the point \(A(1, 1)\) meets the curve again at \(B\). Angle \(AOB\) is denoted by \(\alpha\). \includegraphics{figure_4}
  1. Determine the coordinates of \(B\). [6]
  2. Hence determine the exact value of \(\tan \alpha\). [3]