1.08i Integration by parts

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Edexcel FP3 2014 June Q9
8 marks Challenging +1.8
$$I_n = \int (x^2 + 1)^{-n} dx, \quad n > 0$$
  1. Show that, for \(n > 0\) $$I_{n+1} = \frac{x(x^2 + 1)^{-n}}{2n} + \frac{2n - 1}{2n}I_n$$ [5]
  2. Find \(I_2\) [3]
Edexcel FP3 Q4
9 marks Challenging +1.8
$$I_n = \int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} x^n \cos x \, dx, \quad n \geq 0.$$
  1. Prove that \(I_n = \left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right)^n - n(n-1)I_{n-2}\), \(n \geq 2\). [5]
  2. Find an exact expression for \(I_6\). [4]
Edexcel FP3 Q5
10 marks Standard +0.8
  1. Given that \(y = \arctan 3x\), and assuming the derivative of \(\tan x\), prove that $$\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{3}{1 + 9x^2}.$$ [4]
  2. Show that $$\int_0^{\frac{\sqrt{3}}{3}} 6x \arctan 3x \, dx = \frac{1}{3}(4\pi - 3\sqrt{3}).$$ [6]
Edexcel FP3 Q11
7 marks Challenging +1.2
  1. Prove that the derivative of \(\operatorname{artanh} x\), \(-1 < x < 1\), is \(\frac{1}{1-x^2}\). [3]
  2. Find \(\int \operatorname{artanh} x \, dx\). [4]
Edexcel FP3 Q15
13 marks Standard +0.8
$$I_n = \int_0^1 x^n e^x \, dx \text{ and } J_n = \int_0^1 x^n e^{-x} \, dx, \quad n \geq 0.$$
  1. Show that, for \(n \geq 1\), $$I_n = e - nI_{n-1}.$$ [2]
  2. Find a similar reduction formula for \(J_n\). [3]
  3. Show that \(J_2 = 2 - \frac{5}{e}\). [3]
  4. Show that \(\int_0^1 x^n \cosh x \, dx = \frac{1}{2}(I_n + J_n)\). [1]
  5. Hence, or otherwise, evaluate \(\int_0^1 x^2 \cosh x \, dx\), giving your answer in terms of \(e\). [4]
Edexcel FP3 Q32
8 marks Challenging +1.2
$$I_n = \int_0^1 x^n e^{2x} \, dx, \quad n \geq 0.$$
  1. Prove that, for \(n \geq 1\), $$I_n = \frac{1}{2}(x^n e^{2x} - nI_{n-1}).$$ [3]
  2. Find, in terms of \(e\), the exact value of $$\int_0^1 x^2 e^{2x} \, dx.$$ [5]
Edexcel FP3 Q33
Challenging +1.8
\includegraphics{figure_33} Figure 2 shows a sketch of the curve with equation $$y = x \operatorname{arcosh} x, \quad 1 \leq x \leq 2.$$ The region \(R\), as shown shaded in Figure 2, is bounded by the curve, the \(x\)-axis and the line \(x = 2\). Show that the area of \(R\) is $$\frac{7}{4} \ln(2 + \sqrt{3}) - \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}.$$ (Total 10 marks)
Edexcel FP3 Specimen Q6
8 marks Challenging +1.2
$$I_n = \int_0^{\pi} x^n \sin x \, dx$$
  1. Show that for \(n \geq 2\) $$I_n = n \left( \frac{\pi}{2} \right)^{n-1} - n(n-1)I_{n-2}$$ [4]
  2. Hence obtain \(I_3\), giving your answers in terms of \(\pi\). [4]
(Total 8 marks)
AQA C3 2011 June Q9
11 marks Standard +0.3
  1. Use integration by parts to find \(\int x\ln x \, dx\). [3]
  2. Given that \(y = (\ln x)^2\), find \(\frac{dy}{dx}\). [2]
  3. The diagram shows part of the curve with equation \(y = \sqrt{x\ln x}\). \includegraphics{figure_9} The shaded region \(R\) is bounded by the curve \(y = \sqrt{x\ln x}\), the line \(x = e\) and the \(x\)-axis from \(x = 1\) to \(x = e\). Find the volume of the solid generated when the region \(R\) is rotated through 360° about the \(x\)-axis, giving your answer in an exact form. [6]
OCR MEI C3 Q8
17 marks Standard +0.3
Fig. 8 shows part of the curve \(y = x \sin 3x\). It crosses the \(x\)-axis at P. The point on the curve with \(x\)-coordinate \(\frac{1}{6}\pi\) is Q. \includegraphics{figure_8}
  1. Find the \(x\)-coordinate of P. [3]
  2. Show that Q lies on the line \(y = x\). [1]
  3. Differentiate \(x \sin 3x\). Hence prove that the line \(y = x\) touches the curve at Q. [6]
  4. Show that the area of the region bounded by the curve and the line \(y = x\) is \(\frac{1}{72}(\pi^2 - 8)\). [7]
OCR MEI C3 2011 January Q8
18 marks Standard +0.3
  1. Use the substitution \(u = 1 + x\) to show that $$\int_0^1 \frac{x^3}{1 + x} dx = \int_a^b \left( u^2 - 3u + 3 - \frac{1}{u} \right) du,$$ where \(a\) and \(b\) are to be found. Hence evaluate \(\int_0^1 \frac{x^3}{1 + x} dx\), giving your answer in exact form. [7] Fig. 8 shows the curve \(y = x^2 \ln(1 + x)\). \includegraphics{figure_8}
  2. Find \(\frac{dy}{dx}\). Verify that the origin is a stationary point of the curve. [5]
  3. Using integration by parts, and the result of part (i), find the exact area enclosed by the curve \(y = x^2 \ln(1 + x)\), the \(x\)-axis and the line \(x = 1\). [6]
OCR MEI C3 2012 January Q3
5 marks Standard +0.3
Show that \(\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} x \cos \frac{1}{2} x \, dx = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2} \pi + 2\sqrt{2} - 4\). [5]
OCR MEI C3 2011 June Q3
8 marks Moderate -0.3
  1. Differentiate \(\frac{\ln x}{x^2}\), simplifying your answer. [4]
  2. Using integration by parts, show that \(\int \frac{\ln x}{x^2} \, dx = -\frac{1}{x}(1 + \ln x) + c\). [4]
OCR MEI C3 2016 June Q3
5 marks Challenging +1.8
Find \(\int_{-1}^4 x^{-\frac{1}{2}} \ln x dx\), giving your answer in an exact form. [5]
OCR MEI C3 Q4
4 marks Standard +0.3
Find \(\int x \sin 3x dx\). [4]
OCR MEI C3 Q2
18 marks Standard +0.3
Fig. 8 shows the line \(y = x\) and parts of the curves \(y = f(x)\) and \(y = g(x)\), where $$f(x) = e^{x-1}, \quad g(x) = 1 + \ln x.$$ The curves intersect the axes at the points A and B, as shown. The curves and the line \(y = x\) meet at the point C. \includegraphics{figure_8}
  1. Find the exact coordinates of A and B. Verify that the coordinates of C are \((1, 1)\). [5]
  2. Prove algebraically that \(g(x)\) is the inverse of \(f(x)\). [2]
  3. Evaluate \(\int_0^1 f(x) \, dx\), giving your answer in terms of \(e\). [3]
  4. Use integration by parts to find \(\int \ln x \, dx\). Hence show that \(\int_{e^{-1}}^1 g(x) \, dx = \frac{1}{e}\). [6]
  5. Find the area of the region enclosed by the lines OA and OB, and the arcs AC and BC. [2]
OCR MEI C3 Q3
19 marks Standard +0.3
A curve is defined by the equation \(y = 2x \ln(1 + x)\).
  1. Find \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) and hence verify that the origin is a stationary point of the curve. [4]
  2. Find \(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}\) and use this to verify that the origin is a minimum point. [5]
  3. Using the substitution \(u = 1 + x\), show that \(\int \frac{x^2}{1+x} \, dx = \int \left(u - 2 + \frac{1}{u}\right) du\). Hence evaluate \(\int_0^1 \frac{x^2}{1+x} \, dx\), giving your answer in an exact form. [6]
  4. Using integration by parts and your answer to part (iii), evaluate \(\int_0^1 2x \ln(1 + x) \, dx\). [4]
OCR MEI C3 Q4
4 marks Moderate -0.3
Find \(\int xe^{3x} \, dx\). [4]
Edexcel C4 Q1
6 marks Standard +0.3
Use integration by parts to find the exact value of \(\int_1^3 x^2 \ln x \, dx\). [6]
Edexcel C4 Q6
11 marks Standard +0.3
  1. Use integration by parts to show that $$\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{4}} x \sec^2 x \, dx = \frac{1}{4}\pi - \frac{1}{2} \ln 2.$$ [6]
\includegraphics{figure_1} The finite region \(R\), bounded by the equation \(y = x^{\frac{1}{2}} \sec x\), the line \(x = \frac{\pi}{4}\) and the \(x\)-axis is shown in Fig. 1. The region \(R\) is rotated through \(2\pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis.
  1. Find the volume of the solid of revolution generated. [2]
  2. Find the gradient of the curve with equation \(y = x^{\frac{1}{2}} \sec x\) at the point where \(x = \frac{\pi}{4}\). [3]
OCR C4 2007 January Q2
5 marks Standard +0.3
Find the exact value of \(\int_1^2 x \ln x \, dx\). [5]
OCR C4 2005 June Q2
5 marks Moderate -0.3
Evaluate \(\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} x \cos x dx\), giving your answer in an exact form. [5]
OCR C4 2006 June Q8
9 marks Standard +0.8
  1. Show that \(\int \cos^2 6x dx = \frac{1}{2}x + \frac{1}{24}\sin 12x + c\). [3]
  2. Hence find the exact value of \(\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{12}} x\cos^2 6x dx\). [6]
OCR C4 Q1
4 marks Moderate -0.5
Find \(\int xe^{3x} dx\). [4]
OCR C4 Q7
11 marks Standard +0.3
  1. Use the substitution \(x = 2 \sin u\) to evaluate $$\int_0^{\sqrt{3}} \frac{1}{\sqrt{4-x^2}} \, dx.$$ [6]
  2. Evaluate $$\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} x \cos x \, dx.$$ [5]