1.08b Integrate x^n: where n != -1 and sums

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AQA C2 2007 January Q6
16 marks Moderate -0.3
6 A curve \(C\) is defined for \(x > 0\) by the equation \(y = x + 1 + \frac { 4 } { x ^ { 2 } }\) and is sketched below. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{c16d94a6-52f2-4bf3-acee-0b227ae55a1a-4_545_784_420_628}
    1. Given that \(y = x + 1 + \frac { 4 } { x ^ { 2 } }\), find \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }\).
    2. The curve \(C\) has a minimum point \(M\). Find the coordinates of \(M\).
    3. Find an equation of the normal to \(C\) at the point ( 1,6 ).
    1. Find \(\int \left( x + 1 + \frac { 4 } { x ^ { 2 } } \right) \mathrm { d } x\).
    2. Hence find the area of the region bounded by the curve \(C\), the lines \(x = 1\) and \(x = 4\) and the \(x\)-axis.
AQA C2 2007 June Q1
8 marks Easy -1.3
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  1. Simplify:
    1. \(x ^ { \frac { 3 } { 2 } } \times x ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } }\);
    2. \(x ^ { \frac { 3 } { 2 } } \div x\);
    3. \(\left( x ^ { \frac { 3 } { 2 } } \right) ^ { 2 }\).
    1. Find \(\int 3 x ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } } \mathrm {~d} x\).
    2. Hence find the value of \(\int _ { 1 } ^ { 9 } 3 x ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } } \mathrm {~d} x\).
OCR C2 Q8
11 marks Standard +0.3
  1. Given that $$\int _ { 1 } ^ { 3 } \left( x ^ { 2 } - 2 x + k \right) d x = 8 \frac { 2 } { 3 }$$ find the value of the constant \(k\).
  2. Evaluate $$\int _ { 2 } ^ { \infty } \frac { 6 } { x ^ { \frac { 5 } { 2 } } } \mathrm {~d} x$$ giving your answer in its simplest form.
AQA M2 2009 January Q1
4 marks Moderate -0.8
1 A particle moves along a straight line. At time \(t\), it has velocity \(v\), where $$v = 4 t ^ { 3 } - 8 \sin 2 t + 5$$ When \(t = 0\), the particle is at the origin.
Find an expression for the displacement of the particle from the origin at time \(t\).
AQA M2 2010 January Q4
12 marks Standard +0.3
4 A particle moves so that at time \(t\) seconds its velocity \(\mathbf { v } \mathrm { m } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 1 }\) is given by $$\mathbf { v } = \left( 4 t ^ { 3 } - 12 t + 3 \right) \mathbf { i } + 5 \mathbf { j } + 8 t \mathbf { k }$$
  1. When \(t = 0\), the position vector of the particle is \(( - 5 \mathbf { i } + 6 \mathbf { k } )\) metres. Find the position vector of the particle at time \(t\).
  2. Find the acceleration of the particle at time \(t\).
  3. Find the magnitude of the acceleration of the particle at time \(t\). Do not simplify your answer.
  4. Hence find the time at which the magnitude of the acceleration is a minimum.
  5. The particle is moving under the action of a single variable force \(\mathbf { F }\) newtons. The mass of the particle is 7 kg . Find the minimum magnitude of \(\mathbf { F }\).
AQA M2 2008 June Q1
8 marks Easy -1.2
1 A particle moves in a straight line and at time \(t\) seconds has velocity \(v \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\), where $$v = 6 t ^ { 2 } + 4 t - 7 , \quad t \geqslant 0$$
  1. Find an expression for the acceleration of the particle at time \(t\).
  2. The mass of the particle is 3 kg . Find the resultant force on the particle when \(t = 4\).
  3. When \(t = 0\), the displacement of the particle from the origin is 5 metres. Find an expression for the displacement of the particle from the origin at time \(t\).
OCR H240/02 2022 June Q3
10 marks Moderate -0.3
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  1. Amaya and Ben integrated \(( 1 + x ) ^ { 2 }\), with respect to \(x\), using different methods, as follows. Amaya: \(\quad \int ( 1 + x ) ^ { 2 } \mathrm {~d} x = \frac { ( 1 + x ) ^ { 3 } } { 3 } + c \quad = \frac { 1 } { 3 } + x + x ^ { 2 } + \frac { 1 } { 3 } x ^ { 3 } + c\) Ben: \(\quad \int ( 1 + x ) ^ { 2 } \mathrm {~d} x = \int \left( 1 + 2 x + x ^ { 2 } \right) \mathrm { d } x = x + x ^ { 2 } + \frac { 1 } { 3 } x ^ { 3 } + c\) Charlie said that, because these answers are different, at least one of them must be wrong. Explain whether you agree with Charlie's statement.
  2. You are given that \(a\) is a constant greater than 1 .
    1. Find \(\int _ { 1 } ^ { a } \frac { 1 } { ( 1 + x ) ^ { 2 } } \mathrm {~d} x\), giving your answer as a single fraction in terms of the constant \(a\).
    2. You are given that the area enclosed by the curve \(y = \frac { 1 } { ( 1 + x ) ^ { 2 } }\), the \(x\)-axis and the lines \(x = 1\) and \(x = a\) is equal to \(\frac { 1 } { 3 }\). Determine the value of \(a\).
  3. In this question you must show detailed reasoning. Find the exact value of \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 12 } \pi } \frac { \cos 2 x } { \sin 2 x + 2 } \mathrm {~d} x\), giving your answer in its simplest form.
AQA AS Paper 2 2021 June Q3
3 marks Easy -1.8
3 It is given that $$\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = \sqrt { x }$$ Find an expression for \(y\).
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AQA AS Paper 2 2022 June Q1
1 marks Easy -2.0
1 Find \(\int 12 x ^ { 3 } \mathrm {~d} x\) Circle your answer. \(36 x ^ { 2 } + c\) \(3 x ^ { 4 } + c\) \(3 x ^ { 2 } + c\) \(36 x ^ { 4 } + c\)
AQA Paper 2 2022 June Q5
6 marks Moderate -0.8
5 The binomial expansion of \(( 2 + 5 x ) ^ { 4 }\) is given by $$( 2 + 5 x ) ^ { 4 } = A + 160 x + B x ^ { 2 } + 1000 x ^ { 3 } + 625 x ^ { 4 }$$ 5
  1. Find the value of \(A\) and the value of \(B\).
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  2. Show that $$( 2 + 5 x ) ^ { 4 } - ( 2 - 5 x ) ^ { 4 } = C x + D x ^ { 3 }$$ where \(C\) and \(D\) are constants to be found.
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  3. Hence, or otherwise, find $$\int \left( ( 2 + 5 x ) ^ { 4 } - ( 2 - 5 x ) ^ { 4 } \right) \mathrm { d } x$$
Edexcel PURE 2024 October Q3
Standard +0.3
  1. In this question you must show all stages of your working.
$$f ( x ) = \frac { ( x + 5 ) ^ { 2 } } { \sqrt { x } } \quad x > 0$$
  1. Find \(\int f ( x ) d x\)
    1. Show that when \(\mathrm { f } ^ { \prime } ( x ) = 0\) $$3 x ^ { 2 } + 10 x - 25 = 0$$
    2. Hence state the value of \(x\) for which $$\mathrm { f } ^ { \prime } ( x ) = 0$$
Pre-U Pre-U 9794/1 2013 June Q5
5 marks Easy -1.3
5
  1. Find \(\int \left( 3 x ^ { 2 } - 4 x + 8 \right) \mathrm { d } x\).
  2. Hence find \(\int _ { 1 } ^ { 3 } \left( 3 x ^ { 2 } - 4 x + 8 \right) \mathrm { d } x\).
Edexcel C4 2014 June Q6
12 marks Standard +0.3
  1. [(i)] Find $$\int xe^{4x} dx$$ \hfill [3]
  2. [(ii)] Find $$\int \frac{8}{(2x - 1)^3} dx, \quad x > \frac{1}{2}$$ \hfill [2]
  3. [(iii)] Given that \(y = \frac{\pi}{6}\) at \(x = 0\), solve the differential equation $$\frac{dy}{dx} = e^x \cosec 2y \cosec y$$ \hfill [7] \end{enumerate}
CAIE P1 2023 June Q1
3 marks Moderate -0.8
The equation of a curve is such that \(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{4}{(x-3)^2}\) for \(x > 3\). The curve passes through the point \((4, 5)\). Find the equation of the curve. [3]
CAIE P1 2024 November Q5
7 marks Moderate -0.8
The equation of a curve is such that \(\frac{dy}{dx} = 4x - 3\sqrt{x} + 1\).
  1. Find the \(x\)-coordinate of the point on the curve at which the gradient is \(\frac{11}{2}\). [3]
  2. Given that the curve passes through the point \((4, 11)\), find the equation of the curve. [4]
CAIE P1 2024 November Q7
8 marks Moderate -0.3
\includegraphics{figure_7} The diagram shows part of the curve with equation \(y = \frac{12}{\sqrt{2x+1}}\). The point \(A\) on the curve has coordinates \(\left(\frac{7}{2}, 6\right)\).
  1. Find the equation of the tangent to the curve at \(A\). Give your answer in the form \(y = mx + c\). [4]
  2. Find the area of the region bounded by the curve and the lines \(x = 0\), \(x = \frac{7}{2}\) and \(y = 0\). [4]
CAIE P1 2024 November Q10
10 marks Standard +0.3
A function f with domain \(x > 0\) is such that \(\mathrm{f}'(x) = 8(2x - 3)^{\frac{1}{3}} - 10x^{\frac{3}{5}}\). It is given that the curve with equation \(y = \mathrm{f}(x)\) passes through the point \((1, 0)\).
  1. Find the equation of the normal to the curve at the point \((1, 0)\). [3]
  2. Find f\((x)\). [4]
It is given that the equation \(\mathrm{f}'(x) = 0\) can be expressed in the form $$125x^2 - 128x + 192 = 0.$$
  1. Determine, making your reasoning clear, whether f is an increasing function, a decreasing function or neither. [3]
CAIE P1 2011 June Q1
3 marks Easy -1.2
Find \(\int \left(x^3 + \frac{1}{x^3}\right) \mathrm{d}x\). [3]
CAIE P1 2012 June Q9
11 marks Standard +0.3
\includegraphics{figure_9} The diagram shows part of the curve \(y = -x^2 + 8x - 10\) which passes through the points \(A\) and \(B\). The curve has a maximum point at \(A\) and the gradient of the line \(BA\) is \(2\).
  1. Find the coordinates of \(A\) and \(B\). [7]
  2. Find \(\int y \, dx\) and hence evaluate the area of the shaded region. [4]
CAIE P1 2012 June Q9
8 marks Standard +0.3
A curve is such that \(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = -4x\). The curve has a maximum point at \((2, 12)\).
  1. Find the equation of the curve. [6]
A point \(P\) moves along the curve in such a way that the \(x\)-coordinate is increasing at 0.05 units per second.
  1. Find the rate at which the \(y\)-coordinate is changing when \(x = 3\), stating whether the \(y\)-coordinate is increasing or decreasing. [2]
CAIE P1 2017 June Q11
11 marks Standard +0.3
The function f is defined for \(x \geqslant 0\). It is given that f has a minimum value when \(x = 2\) and that \(\text{f}''(x) = (4x + 1)^{-\frac{1}{2}}\).
  1. Find \(\text{f}'(x)\). [3]
It is now given that \(\text{f}''(0)\), \(\text{f}'(0)\) and \(\text{f}(0)\) are the first three terms respectively of an arithmetic progression.
  1. Find the value of \(\text{f}(0)\). [3]
  2. Find \(\text{f}(x)\), and hence find the minimum value of f. [5]
CAIE P1 2018 November Q11
12 marks Moderate -0.3
\includegraphics{figure_11} The diagram shows part of the curve \(y = 3\sqrt{(4x + 1)} - 2x\). The curve crosses the \(y\)-axis at \(A\) and the stationary point on the curve is \(M\).
  1. Obtain expressions for \(\frac{\text{d}y}{\text{d}x}\) and \(\int y \text{d}x\). [5]
  2. Find the coordinates of \(M\). [3]
  3. Find, showing all necessary working, the area of the shaded region. [4]
CAIE P3 2018 June Q9
8 marks Standard +0.3
A curve is such that \(\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x} = \sqrt{(4x + 1)}\) and \((2, 5)\) is a point on the curve.
  1. Find the equation of the curve. [4]
  2. A point \(P\) moves along the curve in such a way that the \(y\)-coordinate is increasing at a constant rate of 0.06 units per second. Find the rate of change of the \(x\)-coordinate when \(P\) passes through \((2, 5)\). [2]
  3. Show that \(\frac{\mathrm{d}^2y}{\mathrm{d}x^2} \times \frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x}\) is constant. [2]
CAIE P3 2018 June Q4
6 marks Moderate -0.3
A curve with equation \(y = \mathrm{f}(x)\) passes through the point \(A(3, 1)\) and crosses the \(y\)-axis at \(B\). It is given that \(\mathrm{f}'(x) = (3x - 1)^{-\frac{1}{3}}\). Find the \(y\)-coordinate of \(B\). [6]
CAIE M1 2018 November Q5
8 marks Standard +0.3
A particle moves in a straight line starting from a point \(O\) with initial velocity \(1\) m s\(^{-1}\). The acceleration of the particle at time \(t\) s after leaving \(O\) is \(a\) m s\(^{-2}\), where $$a = 1.2t^{\frac{1}{2}} - 0.6t.$$
  1. At time \(T\) s after leaving \(O\) the particle reaches its maximum velocity. Find the value of \(T\). [2]
  2. Find the velocity of the particle when its acceleration is maximum (you do not need to verify that the acceleration is a maximum rather than a minimum). [6]