1.07q Product and quotient rules: differentiation

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WJEC Unit 3 Specimen Q12
9 marks Standard +0.3
  1. Differentiate \(\cos x\) from first principles. [5]
  2. Differentiate the following with respect to \(x\), simplifying your answer as far as possible.
    1. \(\frac{3x^2}{x^3+1}\) [2]
    2. \(x^3 \tan 3x\) [2]
WJEC Further Unit 4 2019 June Q9
14 marks Standard +0.8
  1. Given that \(y = \sin^{-1}(\cos \theta)\), where \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant \pi\), show that \(\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}\theta} = k\), where the value of \(k\) is to be determined. [4]
  2. Find the value of the gradient of the curve \(y = x^3 \tan^{-1} 4x\) when \(x = \frac{\pi}{2}\). [4]
  3. Find the equation of the normal to the curve \(y = \tanh^{-1}(1 - x)\) when \(x = 1.7\). [6]
WJEC Further Unit 4 2022 June Q11
15 marks Standard +0.8
  1. Differentiate each of the following with respect to \(x\).
    1. \(y = e^{3x}\sin^{-1}x\)
    2. \(y = \ln\left(\cosh^2(2x^2 + 7x)\right)\) [7]
  2. Find the equations of the tangents to the curve \(x = \sinh^{-1}(y^2)\) at the points where \(x = 1\). [8]
SPS SPS FM 2021 March Q1
10 marks Moderate -0.8
Differentiate the following with respect to \(x\), simplifying your answers fully
  1. \(y = e^{3x} + \ln 2x\) [1]
  2. \(y = (5 + x^2)^{\frac{3}{2}}\) [2]
  3. \(y = \frac{2x}{(5-3x^2)^{\frac{1}{2}}}\) [4]
  4. \(y = e^{-\frac{3}{x}} \ln(1 + x^3)\) [3]
SPS SPS FM 2021 April Q1
11 marks Moderate -0.3
  1. Differentiate the following with respect to \(x\), simplifying your answers fully
    1. \(y = e^{3x} + \ln 2x\) [1]
    2. \(y = (5 + x^2)^{\frac{3}{2}}\) [1]
    3. \(y = \frac{2x}{(5-3x^2)^{\frac{1}{2}}}\) [2]
    4. \(y = e^{-\frac{3}{x}} \ln(1 + x^3)\) [2]
  2. Integrate with respect to \(x\)
    1. \(\frac{7}{(2x-5)^8} - \frac{3}{2x-5}\) [2]
    2. \(\frac{4x^2+5x-3}{2x-5}\) [3]
SPS SPS FM Pure 2021 June Q14
6 marks Challenging +1.2
\includegraphics{figure_5} Figure 5 shows a sketch of the curve with equation \(y = f(x)\), where $$f(x) = \frac{4\sin 2x}{e^{\sqrt{2}x-1}}, \quad 0 \leq x \leq \pi$$ The curve has a maximum turning point at \(P\) and a minimum turning point at \(Q\) as shown in Figure 5.
  1. Show that the \(x\) coordinates of point \(P\) and point \(Q\) are solutions of the equation $$\tan 2x = \sqrt{2}$$ [4]
  2. Using your answer to part (a), find the \(x\)-coordinate of the minimum turning point on the curve with equation $$y = 3 - 2f(x)$$ [2]
SPS SPS FM 2020 September Q7
5 marks Standard +0.3
\includegraphics{figure_4} Figure 4 shows a sketch of part of the curve with equation $$y = 2e^{2x} - xe^{2x}, \quad x \in \mathbb{R}$$ The finite region \(R\), shown shaded in Figure 4, is bounded by the curve, the \(x\)-axis and the \(y\)-axis. Use calculus to show that the exact area of \(R\) can be written in the form \(pe^t + q\), where \(p\) and \(q\) are rational constants to be found. (Solutions based entirely on graphical or numerical methods are not acceptable.) [5]
SPS SPS SM Pure 2021 May Q9
10 marks Challenging +1.8
In this question you must show detailed reasoning. \includegraphics{figure_9} The diagram shows the curve \(y = \frac{4\cos 2x}{3 - \sin 2x}\) for \(x > 0\), and the normal to the curve at the point \((\frac{1}{4}\pi, 0)\). Show that the exact area of the shaded region enclosed by the curve, the normal to the curve and the \(y\)-axis is \(\ln \frac{2}{3} + \frac{1}{128}\pi^2\). [10]
SPS SPS SM Pure 2020 October Q5
5 marks Standard +0.3
Find the equation of the tangent to the curve $$y = 3x^2(x + 2)^6$$ at the point \((-1, 3)\), giving your answer in the form \(y = mx + c\). [5]
SPS SPS SM Mechanics 2022 February Q9
7 marks Standard +0.3
The function \(f\) is defined by $$f(x) = \frac{(x + 5)(x + 1)}{(x + 4)} - \ln(x + 4) \quad x \in \mathbb{R} \quad x > k$$
  1. State the smallest possible value of \(k\). [1]
  2. Show that $$f'(x) = \frac{ax^2 + bx + c}{(x + 4)^2}$$ where \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\) are integers to be found. [4]
  3. Hence show that \(f\) is an increasing function. [2]
SPS SPS SM 2021 November Q1
8 marks Moderate -0.8
Find \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) for the following functions, simplifying your answers as far as possible.
  1. \(y = \cos x - 2 \sin 2x\) [2]
  2. \(y = \frac{1}{2}x^4 + 2x^4 \ln x\) [3]
  3. \(y = \frac{2e^{3x} - 1}{3e^{3x} - 1}\) [3]
SPS SPS SM 2021 November Q3
5 marks Standard +0.3
In this question you must show detailed algebraic reasoning. Find the coordinates of any stationary points on the curve below. $$y = (1 - 3x)(3 - x)^3$$ [5]
SPS SPS SM Pure 2023 October Q1
8 marks Moderate -0.8
In all questions you must show all stages of your working, justifying solutions and not relying solely on calculator technology.
  1. Differentiate with respect to \(x\)
    1. \(x^2 e^{3x + 2}\), [4]
    2. \(\frac{\cos(2x^4)}{3x}\). [4]
OCR H240/03 2018 March Q5
14 marks Standard +0.8
In this question you must show detailed reasoning. \includegraphics{figure_5} The function f is defined for the domain \(x \geqslant 0\) by $$\mathrm{f}(x) = (2x^2 - 3x)\mathrm{e}^{-x}.$$ The diagram shows the curve \(y = \mathrm{f}(x)\).
  1. Find the range of f. [6]
  1. The function g is defined for the domain \(x \geqslant k\) by $$\mathrm{g}(x) = (2x^2 - 3x)\mathrm{e}^{-x}.$$ Given that g is a one-one function, state the least possible value of \(k\). [1]
  1. Find the exact area of the shaded region enclosed by the curve and the \(x\)-axis. [7]
Pre-U Pre-U 9794/2 2012 June Q7
5 marks Moderate -0.8
Let \(y = (2x - 3)e^{-2x}\).
  1. Find \(\frac{dy}{dx}\), giving your answer in the form \(e^{-2x}(ax + b)\), where \(a\) and \(b\) are integers. [3]
  2. Determine the set of values of \(x\) for which \(y\) is increasing. [2]
Pre-U Pre-U 9794/2 2016 June Q5
7 marks Moderate -0.3
  1. Show that \(\frac{3}{x+2} + \frac{1}{x+1} \equiv \frac{4x+5}{x^2+3x+2}\). [2]
  2. Differentiate \(\frac{4x+5}{x^2+3x+2}\) with respect to \(x\). [3]
  3. Hence show that the function given by $$f(x) = \frac{4x+5}{x^2+3x+2}, \quad x \neq -1, x \neq -2,$$ is a decreasing function. [2]