1.08d Evaluate definite integrals: between limits

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CAIE P3 2007 June Q5
7 marks Standard +0.3
5
  1. Express \(\cos \theta + ( \sqrt { } 3 ) \sin \theta\) in the form \(R \cos ( \theta - \alpha )\), where \(R > 0\) and \(0 < \alpha < \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\), giving the exact values of \(R\) and \(\alpha\).
  2. Hence show that \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi } \frac { 1 } { ( \cos \theta + ( \sqrt { } 3 ) \sin \theta ) ^ { 2 } } \mathrm {~d} \theta = \frac { 1 } { \sqrt { } 3 }\).
CAIE P3 2010 June Q4
6 marks Standard +0.3
4
  1. Using the expansions of \(\cos ( 3 x - x )\) and \(\cos ( 3 x + x )\), prove that $$\frac { 1 } { 2 } ( \cos 2 x - \cos 4 x ) \equiv \sin 3 x \sin x$$
  2. Hence show that $$\int _ { \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi } \sin 3 x \sin x \mathrm {~d} x = \frac { 1 } { 8 } \sqrt { } 3$$
CAIE P3 2011 June Q9
10 marks Standard +0.8
9
  1. Prove the identity \(\cos 4 \theta + 4 \cos 2 \theta \equiv 8 \cos ^ { 4 } \theta - 3\).
  2. Hence
    1. solve the equation \(\cos 4 \theta + 4 \cos 2 \theta = 1\) for \(- \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi \leqslant \theta \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\),
    2. find the exact value of \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi } \cos ^ { 4 } \theta \mathrm {~d} \theta\).
CAIE P3 2012 June Q9
10 marks Standard +0.8
9 By first expressing \(\frac { 4 x ^ { 2 } + 5 x + 3 } { 2 x ^ { 2 } + 5 x + 2 }\) in partial fractions, show that $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { 4 } \frac { 4 x ^ { 2 } + 5 x + 3 } { 2 x ^ { 2 } + 5 x + 2 } \mathrm {~d} x = 8 - \ln 9$$
CAIE P3 2014 June Q8
9 marks Standard +0.8
8 Let \(f ( x ) = \frac { 6 + 6 x } { ( 2 - x ) \left( 2 + x ^ { 2 } \right) }\).
  1. Express \(\mathrm { f } ( x )\) in the form \(\frac { A } { 2 - x } + \frac { B x + C } { 2 + x ^ { 2 } }\).
  2. Show that \(\int _ { - 1 } ^ { 1 } \mathrm { f } ( x ) \mathrm { d } x = 3 \ln 3\).
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 2012 November Q5
8 marks Standard +0.3
5
  1. By differentiating \(\frac { 1 } { \cos x }\), show that if \(y = \sec x\) then \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = \sec x \tan x\).
  2. Show that \(\frac { 1 } { \sec x - \tan x } \equiv \sec x + \tan x\).
  3. Deduce that \(\frac { 1 } { ( \sec x - \tan x ) ^ { 2 } } \equiv 2 \sec ^ { 2 } x - 1 + 2 \sec x \tan x\).
  4. Hence show that \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi } \frac { 1 } { ( \sec x - \tan x ) ^ { 2 } } \mathrm {~d} x = \frac { 1 } { 4 } ( 8 \sqrt { } 2 - \pi )\).
CAIE P3 2012 November Q7
8 marks Standard +0.3
7 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{adbef77f-e2ac-40ce-a56b-cf6776534ec1-3_543_1091_1402_529} The diagram shows part of the curve \(y = \sin ^ { 3 } 2 x \cos ^ { 3 } 2 x\). The shaded region shown is bounded by the curve and the \(x\)-axis and its exact area is denoted by \(A\).
  1. Use the substitution \(u = \sin 2 x\) in a suitable integral to find the value of \(A\).
  2. Given that \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { k \pi } \left| \sin ^ { 3 } 2 x \cos ^ { 3 } 2 x \right| \mathrm { d } x = 40 A\), find the value of the constant \(k\).
CAIE P2 2017 March Q5
8 marks Standard +0.3
5 It is given that \(a\) is a positive constant such that $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { a } \left( 1 + 2 x + 3 \mathrm { e } ^ { 3 x } \right) \mathrm { d } x = 250$$
  1. Show that \(a = \frac { 1 } { 3 } \ln \left( 251 - a - a ^ { 2 } \right)\).
  2. Use an iterative formula based on the equation in part (i) to find the value of \(a\) correct to 4 significant figures. Give the result of each iteration to 6 significant figures.
CAIE P2 2019 March Q6
11 marks Moderate -0.3
6
  1. Show that \(\int _ { 1 } ^ { 4 } \left( \frac { 2 } { x } + \frac { 2 } { 2 x + 1 } \right) \mathrm { d } x = \ln 48\).
  2. Find \(\int \sin 2 x ( \cot x + 2 \operatorname { cosec } x ) \mathrm { d } x\).
CAIE P2 2002 November Q6
9 marks Moderate -0.8
6
  1. Find the value of \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi } ( \sin 2 x + \cos x ) \mathrm { d } x\).
  2. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{9894d97f-3b7b-4dbe-b94a-2c8415442038-3_517_880_422_669} The diagram shows part of the curve \(y = \frac { 1 } { x + 1 }\). The shaded region \(R\) is bounded by the curve and by the lines \(x = 1 , y = 0\) and \(x = p\).
    1. Find, in terms of \(p\), the area of \(R\).
    2. Hence find, correct to 1 decimal place, the value of \(p\) for which the area of \(R\) is equal to 2 .
CAIE P2 2004 November Q7
11 marks Moderate -0.3
7 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{25dffd43-9456-449b-be77-8402109ee603-3_608_672_283_733} The diagram shows the curve \(y = 2 \mathrm { e } ^ { x } + 3 \mathrm { e } ^ { - 2 x }\). The curve cuts the \(y\)-axis at \(A\).
  1. Write down the coordinates of \(A\).
  2. Find the equation of the tangent to the curve at \(A\), and state the coordinates of the point where this tangent meets the \(x\)-axis.
  3. Calculate the area of the region bounded by the curve and by the lines \(x = 0 , y = 0\) and \(x = 1\), giving your answer correct to 2 significant figures.
CAIE P2 2007 November Q1
4 marks Moderate -0.8
1 Show that $$\int _ { 1 } ^ { 4 } \frac { 1 } { 2 x + 1 } \mathrm {~d} x = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \ln 3$$
CAIE P2 2009 November Q8
9 marks Moderate -0.3
8
  1. Find the exact value of \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi } \left( \sin 2 x + \sec ^ { 2 } x \right) \mathrm { d } x\).
  2. Show that \(\int _ { 1 } ^ { 4 } \left( \frac { 1 } { 2 x } + \frac { 1 } { x + 1 } \right) \mathrm { d } x = \ln 5\).
CAIE P2 2010 November Q3
5 marks Moderate -0.8
3 Show that \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { 1 } \left( \mathrm { e } ^ { x } + 1 \right) ^ { 2 } \mathrm {~d} x = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 } + 2 \mathrm { e } - \frac { 3 } { 2 }\).
CAIE P2 2011 November Q2
5 marks Moderate -0.8
2 Show that \(\int _ { 2 } ^ { 6 } \frac { 2 } { 4 x + 1 } \mathrm {~d} x = \ln \frac { 5 } { 3 }\).
CAIE P2 2011 November Q8
10 marks Standard +0.3
8
  1. By first expanding \(\cos ( 2 x + x )\), show that $$\cos 3 x \equiv 4 \cos ^ { 3 } x - 3 \cos x$$
  2. Hence show that $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi } \left( 2 \cos ^ { 3 } x - \cos x \right) d x = \frac { 5 } { 12 }$$
CAIE P2 2011 November Q4
6 marks Moderate -0.3
4 Find the exact value of the positive constant \(k\) for which $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { k } e ^ { 4 x } d x = \int _ { 0 } ^ { 2 k } e ^ { x } d x$$
CAIE P2 2011 November Q4
6 marks Moderate -0.8
4
  1. Express \(\cos ^ { 2 } x\) in terms of \(\cos 2 x\).
  2. Hence show that $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi } \left( \cos ^ { 2 } x + \sin 2 x \right) \mathrm { d } x = \frac { 1 } { 8 } \sqrt { } 3 + \frac { 1 } { 12 } \pi + \frac { 1 } { 4 }$$
CAIE P2 2013 November Q7
10 marks Standard +0.3
7 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{0900b607-6136-4bf7-a42e-6824d1a21e43-3_451_451_255_845} The diagram shows part of the curve \(y = 8 x + \frac { 1 } { 2 } \mathrm { e } ^ { x }\). The shaded region \(R\) is bounded by the curve and by the lines \(x = 0 , y = 0\) and \(x = a\), where \(a\) is positive. The area of \(R\) is equal to \(\frac { 1 } { 2 }\).
  1. Find an equation satisfied by \(a\), and show that the equation can be written in the form $$a = \sqrt { } \left( \frac { 2 - \mathrm { e } ^ { a } } { 8 } \right)$$
  2. Verify by calculation that the equation \(a = \sqrt { } \left( \frac { 2 - \mathrm { e } ^ { a } } { 8 } \right)\) has a root between 0.2 and 0.3.
  3. Use the iterative formula \(a _ { n + 1 } = \sqrt { } \left( \frac { 2 - \mathrm { e } ^ { a _ { n } } } { 8 } \right)\) to determine this root correct to 2 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to 4 decimal places.
CAIE P2 2014 November Q5
8 marks Standard +0.3
5 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{c703565b-8aa8-424b-9684-6592d4effdf8-2_554_689_1354_726} The diagram shows part of the curve $$y = 2 \cos x - \cos 2 x$$ and its maximum point \(M\). The shaded region is bounded by the curve, the axes and the line through \(M\) parallel to the \(y\)-axis.
  1. Find the exact value of the \(x\)-coordinate of \(M\).
  2. Find the exact value of the area of the shaded region.
CAIE P2 2018 November Q6
8 marks Standard +0.8
6 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{6bf7ba66-8362-4ac0-8e5c-3f88a3ccdf86-10_351_488_264_826} The diagram shows the curve with equation \(y = \sqrt { } \left( 1 + 3 \cos ^ { 2 } \left( \frac { 1 } { 2 } x \right) \right)\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \pi\). The region \(R\) is bounded by the curve, the axes and the line \(x = \pi\).
  1. Use the trapezium rule with two intervals to find an approximation to the area of \(R\), giving your answer correct to 3 significant figures.
  2. The region \(R\) is rotated completely about the \(x\)-axis. Without using a calculator, find the exact volume of the solid produced.
CAIE P2 2019 November Q2
5 marks Moderate -0.8
2 Find the exact value of \(\int _ { 1 } ^ { 2 } \left( 2 \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 x } - 1 \right) ^ { 2 } \mathrm {~d} x\). Show all necessary working.
CAIE P2 2019 November Q5
9 marks Standard +0.3
5 It is given that \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { a } \left( 3 x ^ { 2 } + 4 \cos 2 x - \sin x \right) \mathrm { d } x = 2\), where \(a\) is a constant.
  1. Show that \(a = \sqrt [ 3 ] { } ( 3 - 2 \sin 2 a - \cos a )\).
  2. Using the equation in part (i), show by calculation that \(0.5 < a < 0.75\).
  3. Use an iterative formula, based on the equation in part (i), to find the value of \(a\) correct to 3 significant figures. Give the result of each iteration to 5 significant figures.
CAIE P3 2024 June Q7
9 marks Standard +0.3
7
  1. Show that \(\cos ^ { 4 } \theta - \sin ^ { 4 } \theta \equiv \cos 2 \theta\).
  2. Hence find the exact value of \(\int _ { - \frac { 1 } { 8 } \pi } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 8 } \pi } \left( \cos ^ { 4 } \theta - \sin ^ { 4 } \theta + 4 \sin ^ { 2 } \theta \cos ^ { 2 } \theta \right) \mathrm { d } \theta\).