1.08i Integration by parts

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OCR C4 2016 June Q4
5 marks Standard +0.3
4 Find the exact value of \(\int _ { 1 } ^ { 8 } \frac { 1 } { \sqrt [ 3 ] { x } } \ln x \mathrm {~d} x\), giving your answer in the form \(A \ln 2 + B\), where \(A\) and \(B\) are constants to be found.
OCR FP2 2013 January Q4
8 marks Standard +0.8
4 You are given that \(I _ { n } = \int _ { 0 } ^ { 1 } x ^ { n } \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 x } \mathrm {~d} x\) for \(n \geqslant 0\).
  1. Show that \(I _ { n } = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 } - \frac { 1 } { 2 } n I _ { n - 1 }\) for \(n \geqslant 1\).
  2. Find \(I _ { 3 }\) in terms of e.
OCR FP2 2010 June Q5
8 marks Challenging +1.2
5 It is given that, for \(n \geqslant 0\), $$I _ { n } = \int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } } ( 1 - 2 x ) ^ { n } \mathrm { e } ^ { x } \mathrm {~d} x$$
  1. Prove that, for \(n \geqslant 1\), $$I _ { n } = 2 n I _ { n - 1 } - 1$$
  2. Find the exact value of \(I _ { 3 }\).
OCR FP2 2012 June Q6
9 marks Challenging +1.2
6 It is given that, for non-negative integers \(n\), $$I _ { n } = \int _ { 0 } ^ { \pi } x ^ { n } \sin x \mathrm {~d} x$$
  1. Prove that, for \(n \geqslant 2 , I _ { n } = \pi ^ { n } - n ( n - 1 ) I _ { n - 2 }\).
  2. Find \(I _ { 5 }\) in terms of \(\pi\).
OCR FP2 2015 June Q4
9 marks Challenging +1.2
4 It is given that \(I _ { n } = \int _ { 0 } ^ { 1 } x ^ { n } \mathrm { e } ^ { - x } \mathrm {~d} x\) for \(n \geqslant 0\).
  1. Show that \(I _ { n } = n I _ { n - 1 } + k\) for \(n \geqslant 1\), where \(k\) is a constant to be determined.
  2. Find the exact value of \(I _ { 3 }\).
  3. Find the exact value of \(990 I _ { 8 } - I _ { 11 }\).
CAIE FP1 2008 June Q8
10 marks Challenging +1.8
8
  1. Given that $$I _ { n } = \int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi } t ^ { n } \sin t \mathrm {~d} t$$ show that, for \(n \geqslant 2\), $$I _ { n } = n \left( \frac { \pi } { 2 } \right) ^ { n - 1 } - n ( n - 1 ) I _ { n - 2 } .$$
  2. A curve \(C\) in the \(x - y\) plane is defined parametrically in terms of \(t\). It is given that $$\frac { \mathrm { d } x } { \mathrm {~d} t } = t ^ { 4 } ( 1 - \cos 2 t ) \quad \text { and } \quad \frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} t } = t ^ { 4 } \sin 2 t .$$ Find the length of the arc of \(C\) from the point where \(t = 0\) to the point where \(t = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\).
CAIE FP1 2009 June Q7
8 marks Challenging +1.2
7 Let $$I _ { n } = \int _ { 0 } ^ { 1 } t ^ { n } \mathrm { e } ^ { - t } \mathrm {~d} t$$ where \(n \geqslant 0\). Show that, for all \(n \geqslant 1\), $$I _ { n } = n I _ { n - 1 } - \mathrm { e } ^ { - 1 }$$ Hence prove by induction that, for all positive integers \(n\), $$I _ { n } < n ! .$$
CAIE FP1 2010 June Q5
9 marks Challenging +1.2
5 Let $$I _ { n } = \int _ { 1 } ^ { \mathrm { e } } x ( \ln x ) ^ { n } \mathrm {~d} x$$ where \(n \geqslant 1\). Show that $$I _ { n + 1 } = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 } - \frac { 1 } { 2 } ( n + 1 ) I _ { n }$$ Hence prove by induction that, for all positive integers \(n , I _ { n }\) is of the form \(A _ { n } \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 } + B _ { n }\), where \(A _ { n }\) and \(B _ { n }\) are rational numbers.
CAIE FP1 2012 June Q11 EITHER
Challenging +1.8
Show that $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { \pi } \mathrm { e } ^ { x } \sin x \mathrm {~d} x = \frac { 1 + \mathrm { e } ^ { \pi } } { 2 }$$ Given that $$I _ { n } = \int _ { 0 } ^ { \pi } \mathrm { e } ^ { x } \sin ^ { n } x \mathrm {~d} x$$ show that, for \(n \geqslant 2\), $$I _ { n } = n ( n - 1 ) \int _ { 0 } ^ { \pi } \mathrm { e } ^ { x } \cos ^ { 2 } x \sin ^ { n - 2 } x \mathrm {~d} x - n I _ { n }$$ and deduce that $$\left( n ^ { 2 } + 1 \right) I _ { n } = n ( n - 1 ) I _ { n - 2 } .$$ A curve has equation \(y = \mathrm { e } ^ { x } \sin ^ { 5 } x\). Find, in an exact form, the mean value of \(y\) over the interval \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \pi\).
CAIE FP1 2012 June Q4
8 marks Challenging +1.2
4 Let $$I _ { n } = \int _ { 1 } ^ { \mathrm { e } } x ^ { 2 } ( \ln x ) ^ { n } \mathrm {~d} x$$ for \(n \geqslant 0\). Show that, for all \(n \geqslant 1\), $$I _ { n } = \frac { 1 } { 3 } \mathrm { e } ^ { 3 } - \frac { 1 } { 3 } n I _ { n - 1 }$$ Find the exact value of \(I _ { 3 }\).
CAIE FP1 2014 June Q10
10 marks Challenging +1.8
10 It is given that \(I _ { n } = \int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi } \frac { \sin ^ { 2 n } x } { \cos x } \mathrm {~d} x\), where \(n \geqslant 0\). Show that $$I _ { n } - I _ { n + 1 } = \frac { 2 ^ { - \left( n + \frac { 1 } { 2 } \right) } } { 2 n + 1 }$$ Hence show that \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi } \frac { \sin ^ { 6 } x } { \cos x } \mathrm {~d} x = \ln ( 1 + \sqrt { } 2 ) - \frac { 73 } { 120 } \sqrt { } 2\).
CAIE FP1 2015 June Q7
9 marks Challenging +1.2
7 Let \(I _ { n } = \int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi } x ^ { n } \sin x \mathrm {~d} x\), where \(n\) is a non-negative integer. Show that $$I _ { n } = n \left( \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi \right) ^ { n - 1 } - n ( n - 1 ) I _ { n - 2 } , \quad \text { for } n \geqslant 2$$ Find the exact value of \(I _ { 4 }\).
CAIE FP1 2017 June Q6
7 marks Challenging +1.2
6 Let \(I _ { n } = \int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi } x ^ { n } \sin x \mathrm {~d} x\).
  1. Prove that, for \(n \geqslant 2\), $$I _ { n } + n ( n - 1 ) I _ { n - 2 } = n \left( \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi \right) ^ { n - 1 } .$$
  2. Calculate the exact value of \(I _ { 1 }\) and deduce the exact value of \(I _ { 3 }\).
CAIE FP1 2018 June Q11 EITHER
Challenging +1.8
  1. Show that $$\int _ { - \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi } \mathrm { e } ^ { x } \cos x \mathrm {~d} x = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \left( \mathrm { e } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi } + \mathrm { e } ^ { - \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi } \right)$$
  2. It is given that, for \(n \geqslant 0\), $$I _ { n } = \int _ { - \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi } \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 x } \cos ^ { n } x \mathrm {~d} x$$ Show that, for \(n \geqslant 2\), $$4 I _ { n } = n ( n - 1 ) \int _ { - \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi } \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 x } \sin ^ { 2 } x \cos ^ { n - 2 } x \mathrm {~d} x - n I _ { n }$$ and deduce the reduction formula $$\left( n ^ { 2 } + 4 \right) I _ { n } = n ( n - 1 ) I _ { n - 2 }$$
  3. Using the result in part (i) and the reduction formula in part (ii), find the \(y\)-coordinate of the centroid of the region bounded by the \(x\)-axis and the arc of the curve \(y = \mathrm { e } ^ { x } \cos x\) from \(x = - \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\) to \(x = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\). Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.
CAIE FP1 2002 November Q4
7 marks Challenging +1.2
4 It is given that, for \(n \geqslant 0\), $$I _ { n } = \int _ { 0 } ^ { 1 } x ^ { n } e ^ { - x ^ { 2 } } d x$$
  1. Find \(I _ { 1 }\) in terms of c .
  2. Show that $$I _ { n + 2 } = \frac { n + 1 } { 2 } I _ { n } - \frac { 1 } { 2 \mathrm { e } }$$
  3. Find \(I _ { 5 }\) in terms of \(e\).
CAIE FP1 2006 November Q2
5 marks Challenging +1.2
2 The integral \(I _ { n }\), where \(n\) is a non-negative integer, is defined by $$I _ { n } = \int _ { 0 } ^ { 1 } x ^ { n } \mathrm { e } ^ { - x ^ { 3 } } \mathrm {~d} x$$ By considering \(\frac { \mathrm { d } } { \mathrm { d } x } \left( x ^ { n + 1 } \mathrm { e } ^ { - x ^ { 3 } } \right)\) or otherwise, show that $$3 I _ { n + 3 } = ( n + 1 ) I _ { n } - \mathrm { e } ^ { - 1 }$$ Hence find \(I _ { 6 }\) in terms of e and \(I _ { 0 }\).
CAIE FP1 2009 November Q1
4 marks Standard +0.3
1 Given that $$y = x ^ { 2 } \sin x$$
  1. show that the mean value of \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }\) with respect to \(x\) over the interval \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\) is \(\frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\),
  2. find the mean value of \(\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } }\) with respect to \(x\) over the interval \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\).
CAIE FP1 2009 November Q6
9 marks Challenging +1.3
6 Show that $$\frac { \mathrm { d } } { \mathrm {~d} x } \left[ x ^ { n - 1 } \sqrt { } \left( 4 - x ^ { 2 } \right) \right] = \frac { 4 ( n - 1 ) x ^ { n - 2 } } { \sqrt { } \left( 4 - x ^ { 2 } \right) } - \frac { n x ^ { n } } { \sqrt { } \left( 4 - x ^ { 2 } \right) }$$ Let $$I _ { n } = \int _ { 0 } ^ { 1 } \frac { x ^ { n } } { \sqrt { } \left( 4 - x ^ { 2 } \right) } \mathrm { d } x$$ where \(n \geqslant 0\). Prove that $$n I _ { n } = 4 ( n - 1 ) I _ { n - 2 } - \sqrt { } 3$$ for \(n \geq 2\). Given that \(I _ { 0 } = \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi\), find \(I _ { 4 }\), leaving your answer in an exact form.
CAIE FP1 2010 November Q5
8 marks Challenging +1.2
5 Let \(I _ { n } = \int _ { 0 } ^ { 1 } ( 1 - x ) ^ { n } \sin x \mathrm {~d} x\) for \(n \geqslant 0\). Show that $$I _ { n + 2 } = 1 - ( n + 1 ) ( n + 2 ) I _ { n }$$ Hence find the value of \(I _ { 6 }\), correct to 4 decimal places.
CAIE FP1 2011 November Q7
9 marks Challenging +1.2
7 Show that \(\frac { \mathrm { d } } { \mathrm { d } t } \left( t \left( 1 + t ^ { 3 } \right) ^ { n } \right) = ( 3 n + 1 ) \left( 1 + t ^ { 3 } \right) ^ { n } - 3 n \left( 1 + t ^ { 3 } \right) ^ { n - 1 }\). Let \(I _ { n } = \int _ { 0 } ^ { 1 } \left( 1 + t ^ { 3 } \right) ^ { n } \mathrm {~d} t\). Using the above result, or otherwise, show that $$( 3 n + 1 ) I _ { n } = 2 ^ { n } + 3 n I _ { n - 1 }$$ Hence evaluate \(I _ { 3 }\).
CAIE FP1 2012 November Q5
8 marks Challenging +1.2
5 Let \(I _ { n }\) denote \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { \infty } x ^ { n } \mathrm { e } ^ { - 2 x } \mathrm {~d} x\). Show that \(I _ { n } = \frac { 1 } { 2 } n I _ { n - 1 }\), for \(n \geqslant 1\). Prove by mathematical induction that, for all positive integers \(n , I _ { n } = \frac { n ! } { 2 ^ { n + 1 } }\).
CAIE FP1 2016 November Q9
11 marks Challenging +1.2
9 Evaluate \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi } x \sin x \mathrm {~d} x\). Given that \(I _ { n } = \int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi } x ^ { n } \sin x \mathrm {~d} x\), prove that, for \(n > 1\), $$I _ { n } = n \left( \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi \right) ^ { n - 1 } - n ( n - 1 ) I _ { n - 2 }$$ By first using the substitution \(x = \cos ^ { - 1 } u\), find the value of $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { 1 } \left( \cos ^ { - 1 } u \right) ^ { 3 } \mathrm {~d} u$$ giving your answer in an exact form.
CAIE FP1 2019 November Q3
7 marks Challenging +1.8
3 The integral \(I _ { n }\), where \(n\) is a positive integer, is defined by $$I _ { n } = \int _ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } } ^ { 1 } x ^ { - n } \sin \pi x \mathrm {~d} x$$
  1. Show that $$n ( n + 1 ) I _ { n + 2 } = 2 ^ { n + 1 } n + \pi - \pi ^ { 2 } I _ { n }$$
  2. Find \(I _ { 5 }\) in terms of \(\pi\) and \(I _ { 1 }\).
AQA FP3 2010 January Q6
9 marks Challenging +1.2
6
  1. Explain why \(\int _ { 1 } ^ { \infty } \frac { \ln x ^ { 2 } } { x ^ { 3 } } \mathrm {~d} x\) is an improper integral.
    1. Show that the substitution \(y = \frac { 1 } { x }\) transforms \(\int \frac { \ln x ^ { 2 } } { x ^ { 3 } } \mathrm {~d} x\) into \(\int 2 y \ln y \mathrm {~d} y\).
    2. Evaluate \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { 1 } 2 y \ln y \mathrm {~d} y\), showing the limiting process used.
    3. Hence write down the value of \(\int _ { 1 } ^ { \infty } \frac { \ln x ^ { 2 } } { x ^ { 3 } } \mathrm {~d} x\).
AQA FP3 2013 January Q4
7 marks Challenging +1.2
4
  1. Explain why \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { 1 } x ^ { 4 } \ln x \mathrm {~d} x\) is an improper integral.
    (l mark)
  2. Evaluate \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { 1 } x ^ { 4 } \ln x \mathrm {~d} x\), showing the limiting process used.
    (6 marks)