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

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CAIE P1 2012 November Q11
13 marks Standard +0.3
11 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{d3c76ceb-cff7-4155-9697-5c302a9d63a9-4_526_974_822_587} The diagram shows the curve with equation \(y = x ( x - 2 ) ^ { 2 }\). The minimum point on the curve has coordinates \(( a , 0 )\) and the \(x\)-coordinate of the maximum point is \(b\), where \(a\) and \(b\) are constants.
  1. State the value of \(a\).
  2. Find the value of \(b\).
  3. Find the area of the shaded region.
  4. The gradient, \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }\), of the curve has a minimum value \(m\). Find the value of \(m\).
CAIE P1 2013 November Q2
5 marks Moderate -0.3
2 A curve has equation \(y = f ( x )\). It is given that \(f ^ { \prime } ( x ) = \frac { 1 } { \sqrt { } ( x + 6 ) } + \frac { 6 } { x ^ { 2 } }\) and that \(f ( 3 ) = 1\). Find \(f ( x )\).
CAIE P1 2013 November Q10
11 marks Standard +0.3
10 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{02da6b6a-6db1-4bc3-ad4e-537e4f61dcac-4_654_974_614_587} The diagram shows the curve \(y = ( 3 - 2 x ) ^ { 3 }\) and the tangent to the curve at the point \(\left( \frac { 1 } { 2 } , 8 \right)\).
  1. Find the equation of this tangent, giving your answer in the form \(y = m x + c\).
  2. Find the area of the shaded region.
CAIE P1 2013 November Q3
7 marks Moderate -0.8
3 The equation of a curve is \(y = \frac { 2 } { \sqrt { } ( 5 x - 6 ) }\).
  1. Find the gradient of the curve at the point where \(x = 2\).
  2. Find \(\int \frac { 2 } { \sqrt { } ( 5 x - 6 ) } \mathrm { d } x\) and hence evaluate \(\int _ { 2 } ^ { 3 } \frac { 2 } { \sqrt { } ( 5 x - 6 ) } \mathrm { d } x\).
CAIE P1 2013 November Q2
4 marks Moderate -0.8
2 A curve has equation \(y = \mathrm { f } ( x )\). It is given that \(\mathrm { f } ^ { \prime } ( x ) = x ^ { - \frac { 3 } { 2 } } + 1\) and that \(\mathrm { f } ( 4 ) = 5\). Find \(\mathrm { f } ( x )\).
CAIE P1 2015 November Q9
11 marks Standard +0.3
9 A curve passes through the point \(A ( 4,6 )\) and is such that \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = 1 + 2 x ^ { - \frac { 1 } { 2 } }\). A point \(P\) is moving along the curve in such a way that the \(x\)-coordinate of \(P\) is increasing at a constant rate of 3 units per minute.
  1. Find the rate at which the \(y\)-coordinate of \(P\) is increasing when \(P\) is at \(A\).
  2. Find the equation of the curve.
  3. The tangent to the curve at \(A\) crosses the \(x\)-axis at \(B\) and the normal to the curve at \(A\) crosses the \(x\)-axis at \(C\). Find the area of triangle \(A B C\).
CAIE P1 2015 November Q10
12 marks Moderate -0.3
10 The function f is defined by \(\mathrm { f } ( x ) = 2 x + ( x + 1 ) ^ { - 2 }\) for \(x > - 1\).
  1. Find \(\mathrm { f } ^ { \prime } ( x )\) and \(\mathrm { f } ^ { \prime \prime } ( x )\) and hence verify that the function f has a minimum value at \(x = 0\). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{5c1ab2aa-3609-4245-b87a-98ecedc83a11-4_515_920_959_609} The points \(A \left( - \frac { 1 } { 2 } , 3 \right)\) and \(B \left( 1,2 \frac { 1 } { 4 } \right)\) lie on the curve \(y = 2 x + ( x + 1 ) ^ { - 2 }\), as shown in the diagram.
  2. Find the distance \(A B\).
  3. Find, showing all necessary working, the area of the shaded region. {www.cie.org.uk} after the live examination series. }
CAIE P1 2016 November Q10
9 marks Moderate -0.3
10 A curve has equation \(y = \mathrm { f } ( x )\) and it is given that \(\mathrm { f } ^ { \prime } ( x ) = 3 x ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } } - 2 x ^ { - \frac { 1 } { 2 } }\). The point \(A\) is the only point on the curve at which the gradient is - 1 .
  1. Find the \(x\)-coordinate of \(A\).
  2. Given that the curve also passes through the point \(( 4,10 )\), find the \(y\)-coordinate of \(A\), giving your answer as a fraction.
CAIE P1 2016 November Q1
4 marks Moderate -0.8
1 A curve is such that \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = \frac { 8 } { \sqrt { } ( 4 x + 1 ) }\). The point \(( 2,5 )\) lies on the curve. Find the equation of the curve.
CAIE P1 2017 November Q8
9 marks Moderate -0.8
8 A curve is such that \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = - x ^ { 2 } + 5 x - 4\).
  1. Find the \(x\)-coordinate of each of the stationary points of the curve.
  2. Obtain an expression for \(\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } }\) and hence or otherwise find the nature of each of the stationary points.
  3. Given that the curve passes through the point \(( 6,2 )\), find the equation of the curve.
CAIE P1 2018 November Q6
8 marks Moderate -0.3
6 A curve has a stationary point at \(\left( 3,9 \frac { 1 } { 2 } \right)\) and has an equation for which \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = a x ^ { 2 } + a ^ { 2 } x\), where \(a\) is a non-zero constant.
  1. Find the value of \(a\). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{d178603a-f59a-4986-b5ab-b47eceedb2fc-08_67_1569_461_328}
  2. Find the equation of the curve.
  3. Determine, showing all necessary working, the nature of the stationary point.
CAIE P1 2018 November Q8
8 marks Moderate -0.5
8 A curve passes through \(( 0,11 )\) and has an equation for which \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = a x ^ { 2 } + b x - 4\), where \(a\) and \(b\) are constants.
  1. Find the equation of the curve in terms of \(a\) and \(b\).
  2. It is now given that the curve has a stationary point at \(( 2,3 )\). Find the values of \(a\) and \(b\).
CAIE P1 2019 November Q10
12 marks Standard +0.3
10 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{567c3d72-c633-4ae0-8605-f63f93d718c4-18_979_679_262_731} The diagram shows part of the curve \(y = 1 - \frac { 4 } { ( 2 x + 1 ) ^ { 2 } }\). The curve intersects the \(x\)-axis at \(A\). The normal to the curve at \(A\) intersects the \(y\)-axis at \(B\).
  1. Obtain expressions for \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }\) and \(\int y \mathrm {~d} x\).
  2. Find the coordinates of \(B\).
  3. Find, showing all necessary working, the area of the shaded region.
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CAIE P1 Specimen Q2
3 marks Easy -1.2
2 The function f is such that \(\mathrm { f } ^ { \prime } ( x ) = 3 x ^ { 2 } - 7\) and \(\mathrm { f } ( 3 ) = 5\). Find \(\mathrm { f } ( x )\).
CAIE P2 2020 November Q8
10 marks Standard +0.3
8 A curve has equation \(y = f ( x )\) where \(f ( x ) = \frac { 4 x ^ { 3 } + 8 x - 4 } { 2 x - 1 }\).
  1. Find an expression for \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }\) and hence find the coordinates of each of the stationary points of the curve \(y = \mathrm { f } ( x )\).
  2. Divide \(4 x ^ { 3 } + 8 x - 4\) by ( \(2 x - 1\) ), and hence find \(\int \mathrm { f } ( x ) \mathrm { d } x\).
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CAIE P2 2008 June Q8
10 marks Standard +0.3
8 The constant \(a\), where \(a > 1\), is such that \(\int _ { 1 } ^ { a } \left( x + \frac { 1 } { x } \right) \mathrm { d } x = 6\).
  1. Find an equation satisfied by \(a\), and show that it can be written in the form $$a = \sqrt { } ( 13 - 2 \ln a )$$
  2. Verify, by calculation, that the equation \(a = \sqrt { } ( 13 - 2 \ln a )\) has a root between 3 and 3.5.
  3. Use the iterative formula $$a _ { n + 1 } = \sqrt { } \left( 13 - 2 \ln a _ { n } \right)$$ with \(a _ { 1 } = 3.2\), to calculate the value of \(a\) correct to 2 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to 4 decimal places.
CAIE P3 2003 November Q6
9 marks Standard +0.3
6 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{79efa364-da5a-4888-85a9-dc4de1e0908e-3_543_825_287_660} The diagram shows the curve \(y = ( 3 - x ) \mathrm { e } ^ { - 2 x }\) and its minimum point \(M\). The curve intersects the \(x\)-axis at \(A\) and the \(y\)-axis at \(B\).
  1. Calculate the \(x\)-coordinate of \(M\).
  2. Find the area of the region bounded by \(O A , O B\) and the curve, giving your answer in terms of e.
CAIE P3 2011 November Q9
10 marks Standard +0.3
9 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{f421f03c-57c9-4feb-91b9-a7f9b12f96ce-3_666_956_1231_593} The diagram shows the curve \(y = x ^ { 2 } \ln x\) and its minimum point \(M\).
  1. Find the exact values of the coordinates of \(M\).
  2. Find the exact value of the area of the shaded region bounded by the curve, the \(x\)-axis and the line \(x = \mathrm { e }\).
CAIE P3 2011 November Q9
10 marks Standard +0.3
9 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{9e129863-5994-4e17-81f8-e139515998d1-3_666_956_1231_593} The diagram shows the curve \(y = x ^ { 2 } \ln x\) and its minimum point \(M\).
  1. Find the exact values of the coordinates of \(M\).
  2. Find the exact value of the area of the shaded region bounded by the curve, the \(x\)-axis and the line \(x = \mathrm { e }\).
CAIE P2 2012 November Q6
7 marks Moderate -0.3
6
  1. Use the trapezium rule with two intervals to estimate the value of $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { 1 } \frac { 1 } { 6 + 2 \mathrm { e } ^ { x } } \mathrm {~d} x$$ giving your answer correct to 2 decimal places.
  2. Find \(\int \frac { \left( \mathrm { e } ^ { x } - 2 \right) ^ { 2 } } { \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 x } } \mathrm {~d} x\).
CAIE P2 2013 November Q6
9 marks Moderate -0.3
6
  1. Find
    1. \(\int \frac { \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 x } + 6 } { \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 x } } \mathrm {~d} x\),
    2. \(\int 3 \cos ^ { 2 } x \mathrm {~d} x\).
  2. Use the trapezium rule with 2 intervals to estimate the value of $$\int _ { 1 } ^ { 2 } \frac { 6 } { \ln ( x + 2 ) } \mathrm { d } x$$ giving your answer correct to 2 decimal places.
    1. Express \(3 \cos \theta + \sin \theta\) in the form \(R \cos ( \theta - \alpha )\), where \(R > 0\) and \(0 ^ { \circ } < \alpha < 90 ^ { \circ }\), giving the exact value of \(R\) and the value of \(\alpha\) correct to 2 decimal places.
    2. Hence solve the equation $$3 \cos 2 x + \sin 2 x = 2$$ giving all solutions in the interval \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant x \leqslant 360 ^ { \circ }\).
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 M1 2021 November Q5
11 marks Standard +0.3
5 A particle \(P\) moves in a straight line, starting from rest at a point \(O\) on the line. At time \(t \mathrm {~s}\) after leaving \(O\) the acceleration of \(P\) is \(k \left( 16 - t ^ { 2 } \right) \mathrm { m } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 2 }\), where \(k\) is a positive constant, and the displacement from \(O\) is \(s \mathrm {~m}\). The velocity of \(P\) is \(8 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) when \(t = 4\).
  1. Show that \(s = \frac { 1 } { 64 } t ^ { 2 } \left( 96 - t ^ { 2 } \right)\).
  2. Find the speed of \(P\) at the instant that it returns to \(O\).
  3. Find the maximum displacement of the particle from \(O\).
CAIE M1 2004 June Q5
7 marks Moderate -0.3
5 A particle \(P\) moves in a straight line that passes through the origin \(O\). The velocity of \(P\) at time \(t\) seconds is \(v \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\), where \(v = 20 t - t ^ { 3 }\). At time \(t = 0\) the particle is at rest at a point whose displacement from \(O\) is - 36 m .
  1. Find an expression for the displacement of \(P\) from \(O\) in terms of \(t\).
  2. Find the displacement of \(P\) from \(O\) when \(t = 4\).
  3. Find the values of \(t\) for which the particle is at \(O\).
CAIE M1 2006 June Q2
5 marks Moderate -0.8
2 A motorcyclist starts from rest at \(A\) and travels in a straight line until he comes to rest again at \(B\). The velocity of the motorcyclist \(t\) seconds after leaving \(A\) is \(v \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\), where \(v = t - 0.01 t ^ { 2 }\). Find
  1. the time taken for the motorcyclist to travel from \(A\) to \(B\),
  2. the distance \(A B\).