1.08i Integration by parts

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CAIE P3 2010 November Q7
8 marks Standard +0.3
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  1. Given that \(\int _ { 1 } ^ { a } \frac { \ln x } { x ^ { 2 } } \mathrm {~d} x = \frac { 2 } { 5 }\), show that \(a = \frac { 5 } { 3 } ( 1 + \ln a )\).
  2. Use an iteration formula based on the equation \(a = \frac { 5 } { 3 } ( 1 + \ln a )\) to find the value of \(a\) correct to 2 decimal places. Use an initial value of 4 and give the result of each iteration to 4 decimal places.
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 P3 2011 November Q5
8 marks Standard +0.8
5 It is given that \(\int _ { 1 } ^ { a } x \ln x \mathrm {~d} x = 22\), where \(a\) is a constant greater than 1 .
  1. Show that \(a = \sqrt { } \left( \frac { 87 } { 2 \ln a - 1 } \right)\).
  2. Use an iterative formula based on the equation in part (i) to find the value of \(a\) correct to 2 decimal places. Use an initial value of 6 and give the result of each iteration to 4 decimal places.
CAIE P3 2012 November Q5
8 marks Moderate -0.8
5 The expression \(\mathrm { f } ( x )\) is defined by \(\mathrm { f } ( x ) = 3 x \mathrm { e } ^ { - 2 x }\).
  1. Find the exact value of \(\mathrm { f } ^ { \prime } \left( - \frac { 1 } { 2 } \right)\).
  2. Find the exact value of \(\int _ { - \frac { 1 } { 2 } } ^ { 0 } \mathrm { f } ( x ) \mathrm { d } x\).
CAIE P3 2013 November Q3
5 marks Standard +0.3
3 Find the exact value of \(\int _ { 1 } ^ { 4 } \frac { \ln x } { \sqrt { } x } \mathrm {~d} x\).
CAIE P3 2013 November Q5
8 marks Challenging +1.2
5 It is given that \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { p } 4 x \mathrm { e } ^ { - \frac { 1 } { 2 } x } \mathrm {~d} x = 9\), where \(p\) is a positive constant.
  1. Show that \(p = 2 \ln \left( \frac { 8 p + 16 } { 7 } \right)\).
  2. Use an iterative process based on the equation in part (i) to find the value of \(p\) correct to 3 significant figures. Use a starting value of 3.5 and give the result of each iteration to 5 significant figures.
CAIE P3 2014 November Q6
9 marks Standard +0.8
6 It is given that \(\int _ { 1 } ^ { a } \ln ( 2 x ) \mathrm { d } x = 1\), where \(a > 1\).
  1. Show that \(a = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \exp \left( 1 + \frac { \ln 2 } { a } \right)\), where \(\exp ( x )\) denotes \(\mathrm { e } ^ { x }\).
  2. Use the iterative formula $$a _ { n + 1 } = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \exp \left( 1 + \frac { \ln 2 } { a _ { n } } \right)$$ to determine the value of \(a\) correct to 2 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to 4 decimal places.
CAIE P3 2016 November Q7
9 marks Standard +0.8
7 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{f4614578-f5f6-4283-8185-8b5598ad91d5-3_416_679_258_731} The diagram shows part of the curve \(y = \left( 2 x - x ^ { 2 } \right) \mathrm { e } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } x }\) and its maximum point \(M\).
  1. Find the exact \(x\)-coordinate of \(M\).
  2. Find the exact value of the area of the shaded region bounded by the curve and the positive \(x\)-axis.
CAIE P3 2016 November Q7
9 marks Standard +0.8
7 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{84df6b9a-6118-44a2-9c18-512039ded4fd-3_416_677_258_733} The diagram shows part of the curve \(y = \left( 2 x - x ^ { 2 } \right) \mathrm { e } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } x }\) and its maximum point \(M\).
  1. Find the exact \(x\)-coordinate of \(M\).
  2. Find the exact value of the area of the shaded region bounded by the curve and the positive \(x\)-axis.
CAIE P3 2017 November Q9
10 marks Challenging +1.2
9 It is given that \(\int _ { 1 } ^ { a } x ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } } \ln x \mathrm {~d} x = 2\), where \(a > 1\).
  1. Show that \(a ^ { \frac { 3 } { 2 } } = \frac { 7 + 2 a ^ { \frac { 3 } { 2 } } } { 3 \ln a }\).
  2. Show by calculation that \(a\) lies between 2 and 4 .
  3. Use the iterative formula $$a _ { n + 1 } = \left( \frac { 7 + 2 a _ { n } ^ { \frac { 3 } { 2 } } } { 3 \ln a _ { n } } \right) ^ { \frac { 2 } { 3 } }$$ to determine \(a\) correct to 3 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to 5 decimal places.
CAIE P3 2017 November Q9
9 marks Standard +0.8
9 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{21878d10-7f16-4dbb-86ef-65a7ba5eeafb-16_446_956_260_593} The diagram shows the curve \(y = \left( 1 + x ^ { 2 } \right) \mathrm { e } ^ { - \frac { 1 } { 2 } x }\) for \(x \geqslant 0\). The shaded region \(R\) is enclosed by the curve, the \(x\)-axis and the lines \(x = 0\) and \(x = 2\).
  1. Find the exact values of the \(x\)-coordinates of the stationary points of the curve.
  2. Show that the exact value of the area of \(R\) is \(18 - \frac { 42 } { \mathrm { e } }\).
CAIE P3 2019 November Q6
8 marks Standard +0.3
6
  1. By differentiating \(\frac { \cos x } { \sin x }\), show that if \(y = \cot x\) then \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = - \operatorname { cosec } ^ { 2 } x\).
  2. Show that \(\int _ { \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi } x \operatorname { cosec } ^ { 2 } x \mathrm {~d} x = \frac { 1 } { 4 } ( \pi + \ln 4 )\). \(7 \quad\) Two lines \(l\) and \(m\) have equations \(\mathbf { r } = a \mathbf { i } + 2 \mathbf { j } + 3 \mathbf { k } + \lambda ( \mathbf { i } - 2 \mathbf { j } + 3 \mathbf { k } )\) and \(\mathbf { r } = 2 \mathbf { i } + \mathbf { j } + 2 \mathbf { k } + \mu ( 2 \mathbf { i } - \mathbf { j } + \mathbf { k } )\) respectively, where \(a\) is a constant. It is given that the lines intersect.
CAIE P3 2019 November Q9
10 marks Challenging +1.2
9 It is given that \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { a } x \cos \frac { 1 } { 3 } x \mathrm {~d} x = 3\), where the constant \(a\) is such that \(0 < a < \frac { 3 } { 2 } \pi\).
  1. Show that \(a\) satisfies the equation $$a = \frac { 4 - 3 \cos \frac { 1 } { 3 } a } { \sin \frac { 1 } { 3 } a }$$
  2. Verify by calculation that \(a\) lies between 2.5 and 3 .
  3. Use an iterative formula based on the equation in part (i) to calculate \(a\) correct to 3 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to 5 decimal places.
CAIE P2 2010 November Q8
10 marks Standard +0.3
8 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{dde12c57-5129-43ae-b385-9a8f21f51e49-3_566_787_255_680} The diagram shows the curve \(y = x \sin x\), for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \pi\). The point \(Q \left( \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi , \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi \right)\) lies on the curve.
  1. Show that the normal to the curve at \(Q\) passes through the point \(( \pi , 0 )\).
  2. Find \(\frac { \mathrm { d } } { \mathrm { d } x } ( \sin x - x \cos x )\).
  3. Hence evaluate \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi } x \sin x \mathrm {~d} x\).
CAIE P2 2010 November Q8
10 marks Standard +0.3
8 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{2aceb797-097c-499b-99b6-cce9f287cb51-3_566_787_255_680} The diagram shows the curve \(y = x \sin x\), for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \pi\). The point \(Q \left( \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi , \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi \right)\) lies on the curve.
  1. Show that the normal to the curve at \(Q\) passes through the point \(( \pi , 0 )\).
  2. Find \(\frac { \mathrm { d } } { \mathrm { d } x } ( \sin x - x \cos x )\).
  3. Hence evaluate \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi } x \sin x \mathrm {~d} x\).
CAIE P3 2020 June Q3
5 marks Standard +0.3
3 Find the exact value of $$\int _ { 1 } ^ { 4 } x ^ { \frac { 3 } { 2 } } \ln x \mathrm {~d} x$$
CAIE P3 2020 June Q2
5 marks Moderate -0.3
2 Find the exact value of \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { 1 } ( 2 - x ) \mathrm { e } ^ { - 2 x } \mathrm {~d} x\).
CAIE P3 2021 June Q9
10 marks Standard +0.3
9 The equation of a curve is \(y = x ^ { - \frac { 2 } { 3 } } \ln x\) for \(x > 0\). The curve has one stationary point.
  1. Find the exact coordinates of the stationary point.
  2. Show that \(\int _ { 1 } ^ { 8 } y \mathrm {~d} x = 18 \ln 2 - 9\).
CAIE P3 2021 June Q4
5 marks Standard +0.8
4 Using integration by parts, find the exact value of \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { 2 } \tan ^ { - 1 } \left( \frac { 1 } { 2 } x \right) \mathrm { d } x\).
CAIE P3 2021 June Q8
10 marks Standard +0.8
8 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{1990cbac-d96f-4484-be4b-67dab35b3147-12_458_725_262_708} The diagram shows the curve \(y = \frac { \ln x } { x ^ { 4 } }\) and its maximum point \(M\).
  1. Find the exact coordinates of \(M\).
  2. By using integration by parts, show that for all \(a > 1 , \int _ { 1 } ^ { a } \frac { \ln x } { x ^ { 4 } } \mathrm {~d} x < \frac { 1 } { 9 }\).
CAIE P3 2022 June Q10
10 marks Standard +0.8
10 The constant \(a\) is such that \(\int _ { 1 } ^ { a } x ^ { 2 } \ln x \mathrm {~d} x = 4\).
  1. Show that \(a = \left( \frac { 35 } { 3 \ln a - 1 } \right) ^ { \frac { 1 } { 3 } }\).
  2. Verify by calculation that \(a\) lies between 2.4 and 2.8.
  3. Use an iterative formula based on the equation in part (a) to determine \(a\) correct to 2 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to 4 decimal places.
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CAIE P3 2023 June Q9
10 marks Standard +0.8
9 The constant \(a\) is such that \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { a } x \mathrm { e } ^ { - 2 x } \mathrm {~d} x = \frac { 1 } { 8 }\).
  1. Show that \(a = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \ln ( 4 a + 2 )\).
  2. Verify by calculation that \(a\) lies between 0.5 and 1 .
  3. Use an iterative formula based on the equation in (a) to determine \(a\) correct to 2 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to 4 decimal places.
CAIE P3 2023 June Q7
8 marks Standard +0.3
7
  1. Use the substitution \(u = \cos x\) to show that $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { \pi } \sin 2 x \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 \cos x } \mathrm {~d} x = \int _ { - 1 } ^ { 1 } 2 u \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 u } \mathrm {~d} u$$
  2. Hence find the exact value of \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { \pi } \sin 2 x \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 \cos x } \mathrm {~d} x\).
CAIE P3 2024 June Q10
10 marks Standard +0.8
10
  1. Given that \(2 x = \tan y\), show that \(\frac { d y } { d x } = \frac { 2 } { 1 + 4 x ^ { 2 } }\).
  2. Hence find the exact value of \(\int _ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } } ^ { \frac { \sqrt { 3 } } { 2 } } x \tan ^ { - 1 } ( 2 x ) \mathrm { d } x\).