1.08c Integrate e^(kx), 1/x, sin(kx), cos(kx)

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CAIE P3 2013 November Q5
7 marks Standard +0.3
  1. Prove that \(\cot \theta + \tan \theta = 2\cosec 2\theta\). [3]
  2. Hence show that \(\int_{\frac{\pi}{8}}^{\frac{3\pi}{8}} \cosec 2\theta \, d\theta = \frac{1}{2}\ln 3\). [4]
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 P3 2018 November Q9
10 marks Standard +0.3
Let \(f(x) = \frac{6x^2 + 8x + 9}{(2 - x)(3 + 2x)^2}\).
  1. Express \(f(x)\) in partial fractions. [5]
  2. Hence, showing all necessary working, show that \(\int_{-1}^0 f(x) dx = 1 + \frac{1}{2}\ln\left(\frac{4}{3}\right)\). [5]
CAIE M2 2015 November Q1
4 marks Moderate -0.3
A particle \(P\) moves in a straight line and passes through a point \(O\) of the line with velocity \(2\text{ m s}^{-1}\). At time \(t\) s after passing through \(O\), the velocity of \(P\) is \(v\text{ m s}^{-1}\) and the acceleration of \(P\) is given by \(\text{e}^{-0.5t}\text{ m s}^{-2}\). Calculate the velocity of \(P\) when \(t = 1.2\). [4]
Edexcel C1 Q7
8 marks Moderate -0.8
  1. Show that \(\frac{(3 - \sqrt{x})^2}{\sqrt{x}}\) can be written as \(9x^{-\frac{1}{2}} - 6 + x^{\frac{1}{2}}\). [2]
Given that \(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{(3 - \sqrt{x})^2}{\sqrt{x}}\), \(x > 0\), and that \(y = \frac{2}{3}\) at \(x = 1\),
  1. find \(y\) in terms of \(x\). [6]
Edexcel C1 Q8
7 marks Moderate -0.3
The curve with equation \(y = f(x)\) passes through the point \((1, 6)\). Given that $$f'(x) = 3 + \frac{5x^2 + 2}{x^4}, \quad x > 0,$$ find \(f(x)\) and simplify your answer. [7]
Edexcel C4 2013 June Q6
11 marks Moderate -0.3
    1. Express \(\frac{7x}{(x + 3)(2x - 1)}\) in partial fractions. [3]
    2. Given that \(x > \frac{1}{2}\), find $$\int \frac{7x}{(x + 3)(2x - 1)} \, dx$$ [3]
  1. Using the substitution \(u^3 = x\), or otherwise, find $$\int \frac{1}{x + x^3} \, dx, \quad x > 0$$ [5]
Edexcel C4 2013 June Q7
10 marks Challenging +1.2
\includegraphics{figure_2} Figure 2 shows a sketch of part of the curve \(C\) with parametric equations $$x = \tan \theta, \quad y = 1 + 2\cos 2\theta, \quad 0 \leq \theta < \frac{\pi}{2}$$ The curve \(C\) crosses the \(x\)-axis at \((\sqrt{3}, 0)\). The finite shaded region \(S\) shown in Figure 2 is bounded by \(C\), the line \(x = 1\) and the \(x\)-axis. This shaded region is rotated through \(2\pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis to form a solid of revolution.
  1. Show that the volume of the solid of revolution formed is given by the integral $$k \int_{\frac{\pi}{6}}^{\frac{\pi}{4}} (16 \cos^2 \theta - 8 + \sec^2 \theta) \, d\theta$$ where \(k\) is a constant. [5]
  2. Hence, use integration to find the exact value for this volume. [5]
Edexcel C4 2015 June Q6
8 marks Standard +0.8
\includegraphics{figure_2} Figure 2 shows a sketch of the curve with equation \(y = \sqrt{(3-x)(x+1)}\), \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant 3\) The finite region \(R\), shown shaded in Figure 2, is bounded by the curve, the \(x\)-axis, and the \(y\)-axis.
  1. Use the substitution \(x = 1 + 2\sin\theta\) to show that $$\int_0^3 \sqrt{(3-x)(x+1)} dx = k \int_{-\frac{\pi}{6}}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \cos^2\theta d\theta$$ where \(k\) is a constant to be determined. [5]
  2. Hence find, by integration, the exact area of \(R\). [3]
Edexcel C1 Q5
7 marks Moderate -0.8
$$\frac{dy}{dx} = 5 + \frac{1}{x^2}.$$
  1. Use integration to find \(y\) in terms of \(x\). [3]
  2. Given that \(y = 7\) when \(x = 1\), find the value of \(y\) at \(x = 2\). [4]
Edexcel C1 Q6
7 marks Moderate -0.8
$$\frac{dy}{dx} = 5 + \frac{1}{x^2}.$$
  1. Use integration to find \(y\) in terms of \(x\). [3]
  2. Given that \(y = 7\) when \(x = 1\), find the value of \(y\) at \(x = 2\). [4]
OCR MEI C2 2016 June Q1
5 marks Easy -1.3
  1. Find \(\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x}\) when \(y = 6\sqrt{x}\). [2]
  2. Find \(\int \frac{12}{x^2} \mathrm{d}x\). [3]
OCR C2 Q8
12 marks Moderate -0.3
  1. The gradient of a curve is given by $$\frac{dy}{dx} = 3 - \frac{2}{x^2}, \quad x \neq 0.$$ Find an equation for the curve given that it passes through the point \((2, 6)\). [6]
  2. Show that $$\int_2^3 (6\sqrt{x} - \frac{4}{\sqrt{x}}) \, dx = k\sqrt{3},$$ where \(k\) is an integer to be found. [6]
OCR MEI C2 Q2
5 marks Moderate -0.8
The gradient of a curve is given by \(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{18}{x} + 2\). The curve passes through the point \((3, 6)\). Find the equation of the curve. [5]
OCR C3 Q1
4 marks Moderate -0.5
Show that \(\int_2^8 \frac{3}{x} \, dx = \ln 64\). [4]
OCR C3 2010 January Q1
3 marks Moderate -0.8
Find \(\int \frac{10}{(2x - 7)^2} \, dx\). [3]
OCR C3 2010 January Q3
7 marks Moderate -0.3
  1. Find, in simplified form, the exact value of \(\int_{10}^{20} \frac{60}{x} \, dx\). [2]
  2. Use Simpson's rule with two strips to find an approximation to \(\int_{10}^{20} \frac{60}{x} \, dx\). [3]
  3. Use your answers to parts (i) and (ii) to show that \(\ln 2 \approx \frac{25}{36}\). [2]
OCR C3 2010 January Q6
7 marks Standard +0.3
Given that $$\int_0^{\ln 4} (ke^{3x} + (k - 2)e^{-\frac{x}{3}}) \, dx = 185,$$ find the value of the constant \(k\). [7]
OCR C3 2009 June Q4
9 marks Standard +0.3
It is given that \(\int_a^{3a} (e^{5x} + e^x) dx = 100\), where \(a\) is a positive constant.
  1. Show that \(a = \frac{1}{5}\ln(300 + 3e^a - 2e^{3a})\). [5]
  2. Use an iterative process, based on the equation in part (i), to find the value of \(a\) correct to 4 decimal places. Use a starting value of 0.6 and show the result of each step of the process. [4]
OCR MEI C3 2011 January Q9
18 marks Standard +0.3
Fig. 9 shows the curve \(y = f(x)\), where \(f(x) = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\), \(-\frac{1}{2}\pi < x < \frac{1}{2}\pi\), together with its asymptotes \(x = \frac{1}{2}\pi\) and \(x = -\frac{1}{2}\pi\). \includegraphics{figure_9}
  1. Use the quotient rule to show that the derivative of \(\frac{\sin x}{\cos x}\) is \(\frac{1}{\cos^2 x}\). [3]
  2. Find the area bounded by the curve \(y = f(x)\), the \(x\)-axis, the \(y\)-axis and the line \(x = \frac{1}{4}\pi\). [3]
The function \(g(x)\) is defined by \(g(x) = \frac{1}{2}f(x + \frac{1}{4}\pi)\).
  1. Verify that the curves \(y = f(x)\) and \(y = g(x)\) cross at \((0, 1)\). [3]
  2. State a sequence of two transformations such that the curve \(y = f(x)\) is mapped to the curve \(y = g(x)\). On the copy of Fig. 9, sketch the curve \(y = g(x)\), indicating clearly the coordinates of the minimum point and the equations of the asymptotes to the curve. [8]
  3. Use your result from part (ii) to write down the area bounded by the curve \(y = g(x)\), the \(x\)-axis, the \(y\)-axis and the line \(x = -\frac{1}{4}\pi\). [1]
OCR MEI C3 2014 June Q1
3 marks Moderate -0.8
Evaluate \(\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{4}} (1 - \sin 3x) \, dx\), giving your answer in exact form. [3]
OCR MEI C3 2016 June Q1
3 marks Moderate -0.8
Find the exact value of \(\int_0^{\frac{1}{4}\pi} (1 + \cos \frac{1}{2}x) dx\). [3]
OCR MEI C3 2016 June Q9
18 marks Standard +0.3
Fig. 9 shows the curve \(y = f(x)\), where \(f(x) = e^{2x} + k e^{-2x}\) and \(k\) is a constant greater than 1. The curve crosses the \(y\)-axis at P and has a turning point Q. \includegraphics{figure_9}
  1. Find the \(y\)-coordinate of P in terms of \(k\). [1]
  2. Show that the \(x\)-coordinate of Q is \(\frac{1}{4}\ln k\), and find the \(y\)-coordinate in its simplest form. [5]
  3. Find, in terms of \(k\), the area of the region enclosed by the curve, the \(x\)-axis, the \(y\)-axis and the line \(x = \frac{1}{4}\ln k\). Give your answer in the form \(ak + b\). [4]
The function \(g(x)\) is defined by \(g(x) = f(x + \frac{1}{4}\ln k)\).
    1. Show that \(g(x) = \sqrt{k}(e^{2x} + e^{-2x})\). [3]
    2. Hence show that \(g(x)\) is an even function. [2]
    3. Deduce, with reasons, a geometrical property of the curve \(y = f(x)\). [3]
OCR MEI C3 Q2
4 marks Moderate -0.8
  1. Expand \((e^x + e^{-x})^2\). [1]
  2. Hence find \(\int (e^x + e^{-x})^2 dx\). [3]