4.07a Hyperbolic definitions: sinh, cosh, tanh as exponentials

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AQA Further AS Paper 1 2019 June Q9
7 marks Challenging +1.2
  1. Saul is solving the equation $$2\cosh x + \sinh^2 x = 1$$ He writes his steps as follows: $$2\cosh x + \sinh^2 x = 1$$ $$2\cosh x + 1 - \cosh^2 x = 1$$ $$2\cosh x - \cosh^2 x = 0$$ $$\cosh x \neq 0 \therefore 2 - \cosh x = 0$$ $$\cosh x = 2$$ $$x = \pm \cosh^{-1}(2)$$ Identify and explain the error in Saul's method. [2 marks]
  2. Anna is solving the different equation $$\sinh^2(2x) - 2\cosh(2x) = 1$$ and finds the correct answers in the form \(x = \frac{1}{p}\cosh^{-1}(q + \sqrt{r})\), where \(p\), \(q\) and \(r\) are integers. Find the possible values of \(p\), \(q\) and \(r\). Fully justify your answer. [5 marks]
AQA Further AS Paper 1 2019 June Q10
6 marks Standard +0.3
  1. Using the definition of \(\cosh x\) and the Maclaurin series expansion of \(e^x\), find the first three non-zero terms in the Maclaurin series expansion of \(\cosh x\). [3 marks]
  2. Hence find a trigonometric function for which the first three terms of its Maclaurin series are the same as the first three terms of the Maclaurin series for \(\cosh(ix)\). [3 marks]
AQA Further AS Paper 1 2020 June Q8
8 marks Standard +0.3
  1. Prove that $$\tanh^{-1} x = \frac{1}{2}\ln\left(\frac{1 + x}{1 - x}\right)$$ [5 marks]
  2. Prove that the graphs of $$y = \sinh x \quad \text{and} \quad y = \cosh x$$ do not intersect. [3 marks]
AQA Further AS Paper 1 2020 June Q11
3 marks Challenging +1.2
Sketch the polar graph of $$r = \sinh \theta + \cosh \theta$$ for \(0 \leq \theta \leq 2\pi\) \includegraphics{figure_11} [3 marks]
AQA Further Paper 1 2019 June Q1
1 marks Easy -1.2
Which one of these functions has the set \(\{x : |x| < 1\}\) as its greatest possible domain? Circle your answer. [1 mark] \(\cosh x\) \quad \(\cosh^{-1} x\) \quad \(\tanh x\) \quad \(\tanh^{-1} x\)
AQA Further Paper 1 2019 June Q6
8 marks Standard +0.8
  1. Show that $$\cosh^3 x + \sinh^3 x = \frac{1}{4}e^{mx} + \frac{3}{4}e^{nx}$$ where \(m\) and \(n\) are integers. [3 marks]
  2. Hence find \(\cosh^6 x - \sinh^6 x\) in the form $$\frac{a \cosh(kx) + b}{8}$$ where \(a\), \(b\) and \(k\) are integers. [5 marks]
AQA Further Paper 1 2021 June Q4
5 marks Challenging +1.2
Show that the solutions to the equation $$3\tanh^2 x - 2\operatorname{sech} x = 2$$ can be expressed in the form $$x = \pm \ln(a + \sqrt{b})$$ where \(a\) and \(b\) are integers to be found. You may use without proof the result \(\cosh^{-1} y = \ln(y + \sqrt{y^2 - 1})\) [5 marks]
AQA Further Paper 1 2022 June Q6
8 marks Challenging +1.3
  1. Given that \(|x| < 1\), prove that $$\tanh^{-1}x = \frac{1}{2}\ln\left(\frac{1+x}{1-x}\right)$$ [4 marks]
  2. Solve the equation $$20\operatorname{sech}^2x - 11\tanh x = 16$$ Give your answer in logarithmic form. [4 marks]
AQA Further Paper 1 2023 June Q1
1 marks Moderate -0.5
Find the number of solutions of the equation \(\tanh x = \cosh x\) Circle your answer. [1 mark] \(0 \quad 1 \quad 2 \quad 3\)
AQA Further Paper 1 2023 June Q12
6 marks Standard +0.3
  1. Starting from the identities for \(\sinh 2x\) and \(\cosh 2x\), prove the identity $$\tanh 2x = \frac{2 \tanh x}{1 + \tanh^2 x}$$ [2 marks]
    1. The function f is defined by $$f(x) = \tanh x \quad (x > 0)$$ State the range of f [1 mark]
    2. Use part (a) and part (b)(i) to prove that \(\tanh 2x > \tanh x\) if \(x > 0\) [3 marks]
AQA Further Paper 1 2024 June Q9
8 marks Standard +0.8
  1. It is given that $$p = \ln\left(r + \sqrt{r^2 + 1}\right)$$ Starting from the exponential definition of the sinh function, show that \(\sinh p = r\) [4 marks]
  2. Solve the equation $$\cosh^2 x = 2\sinh x + 16$$ Give your answers in logarithmic form. [4 marks]
AQA Further Paper 1 2024 June Q14
7 marks Challenging +1.2
Solve the differential equation $$\frac{dy}{dx} + y\tanh x = \sinh^3 x$$ given that \(y = 3\) when \(x = \ln 2\) Give your answer in an exact form. [7 marks]
AQA Further Paper 1 Specimen Q2
2 marks Moderate -0.8
Use the definitions of \(\cosh x\) and \(\sinh x\) in terms of \(e^x\) and \(e^{-x}\) to show that \(\cosh^2 x - \sinh^2 x = 1\) [2 marks]
AQA Further Paper 1 Specimen Q10
10 marks Challenging +1.3
The curve, \(C\), has equation \(y = \frac{x}{\cosh x}\)
  1. Show that the \(x\)-coordinates of any stationary points of \(C\) satisfy the equation \(\tanh x = \frac{1}{x}\) [3 marks]
    1. Sketch the graphs of \(y = \tanh x\) and \(y = \frac{1}{x}\) on the axes below. [2 marks]
    2. Hence determine the number of stationary points of the curve \(C\). [1 mark]
  2. Show that \(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} + y = 0\) at each of the stationary points of the curve \(C\). [4 marks]
AQA Further Paper 1 Specimen Q11
6 marks Standard +0.8
  1. Prove that \(\frac{\sinh \theta}{1 + \cosh \theta} + \frac{1 + \cosh \theta}{\sinh \theta} \equiv 2\coth \theta\) Explicitly state any hyperbolic identities that you use within your proof. [4 marks]
  2. Solve \(\frac{\sinh \theta}{1 + \cosh \theta} + \frac{1 + \cosh \theta}{\sinh \theta} = 4\) giving your answer in an exact form. [2 marks]
AQA Further Paper 1 Specimen Q12
3 marks Challenging +1.8
The function \(f(x) = \cosh(ix)\) is defined over the domain \(\{x \in \mathbb{R} : -a\pi \leq x \leq a\pi\}\), where \(a\) is a positive integer. By considering the graph of \(y = [f(x)]^n\), find the mean value of \([f(x)]^n\), when \(n\) is an odd positive integer. Fully justify your answer. [3 marks]
OCR Further Pure Core 1 2021 November Q8
8 marks Standard +0.3
You are given that \(\mathrm{f}(x) = 4 \sinh x + 3 \cosh x\).
  1. Show that the curve \(y = \mathrm{f}(x)\) has no turning points. [3]
  2. Determine the exact solution of the equation \(\mathrm{f}(x) = 5\). [5]
OCR Further Pure Core 2 2024 June Q6
11 marks Challenging +1.8
In polar coordinates, the equation of a curve, \(C\), is \(r = 6\sin(2\theta)\sinh\left(\frac{1}{3}\theta\right)\) for \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant \frac{1}{2}\pi\). The pole of the polar coordinate system corresponds to the origin of the cartesian system and the initial line corresponds to the positive \(x\)-axis.
  1. Explain how you can tell that \(C\) comprises a single loop in the first quadrant, passing through the pole. [3]
The incomplete table below shows values of \(r\) for various values of \(\theta\).
\(\theta\)0\(\frac{1}{12}\pi\)\(\frac{1}{6}\pi\)\(\frac{1}{4}\pi\)\(\frac{1}{3}\pi\)\(\frac{5}{12}\pi\)\(\frac{1}{2}\pi\)
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  1. Use the copy of the table and the polar coordinate system diagram given in the Printed Answer Booklet to complete the table and sketch \(C\). [3]
The point on \(C\) which is furthest away from the pole is denoted by \(A\) and the value of \(\theta\) at \(A\) is denoted by \(\phi\).
  1. Show that \(\phi\) satisfies the equation \(\phi = \frac{3}{4}\ln\left(\frac{6-\tan 2\phi}{6+\tan 2\phi}\right)\) [4]
  2. You are given that the relevant solution of the equation given in part (c) is \(\phi = 1.0207\) correct to 5 significant figures. Find the distance from \(A\) to the pole. Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures. [1]
OCR Further Pure Core 2 2024 June Q7
10 marks Challenging +1.8
  1. Express \(17\cosh x - 15\sinh x\) in the form \(e^{-x}(ae^{bx} + c)\) where \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\) are integers to be determined. [3]
A function is defined by \(f(x) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{17\cosh x - 15\sinh x}}\). The region bounded by the curve \(y = f(x)\), the \(x\)-axis, the \(y\)-axis and the line \(x = \ln 3\) is rotated by \(2\pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis to form a solid of revolution \(S\).
  1. In this question you must show detailed reasoning. Use a suitable substitution, together with known results from the formula book, to show that the volume of \(S\) is given by \(k\pi\tan^{-1} q\) where \(k\) and \(q\) are rational numbers to be determined. [7]
OCR Further Pure Core 2 Specimen Q8
8 marks Challenging +1.2
The equation of a curve is \(y = \cosh^2 x - 3\sinh x\). Show that \(\left(\ln\left(\frac{3+\sqrt{13}}{2}\right), -\frac{5}{4}\right)\) is the only stationary point on the curve. [8]
OCR Further Mechanics 2023 June Q6
12 marks Challenging +1.2
A particle \(P\) of mass \(3\) kg is moving on a smooth horizontal surface under the influence of a variable horizontal force \(\mathbf{F}\) N. At time \(t\) seconds, where \(t \geqslant 0\), the velocity of \(P\), \(\mathbf{v}\) m s\(^{-1}\), is given by $$\mathbf{v} = (32\sinh(2t))\mathbf{i} + (32\cosh(2t) - 257)\mathbf{j}.$$
    1. By considering kinetic energy, determine the work done by \(\mathbf{F}\) over the interval \(0 \leqslant t \leqslant \ln 2\). [5]
    2. Explain the significance of the sign of the answer to part (a)(i). [1]
  1. Determine the rate at which \(\mathbf{F}\) is working at the instant when \(P\) is moving parallel to the \(\mathbf{i}\)-direction. [6]
OCR MEI Further Pure Core Specimen Q6
6 marks Standard +0.8
  1. A curve is in the first quadrant. It has parametric equations \(x = \cosh t + \sinh t\), \(y = \cosh t - \sinh t\) where \(t \in \mathbb{R}\). Show that the cartesian equation of the curve is \(xy = 1\). [2]
Fig. 6 shows the curve from part (i). P is a point on the curve. O is the origin. Point A lies on the \(x\)-axis, point B lies on the \(y\)-axis and OAPB is a rectangle. \includegraphics{figure_6}
  1. Find the smallest possible value of the perimeter of rectangle OAPB. Justify your answer. [4]
WJEC Further Unit 4 2022 June Q1
8 marks Standard +0.8
A function \(f\) has domain \((-\infty,\infty)\) and is defined by \(f(x) = \cosh^3 x - 3\cosh x\).
  1. Show that the graph of \(y = f(x)\) has only one stationary point. [5]
  2. Find the nature of this stationary point. [2]
  3. State the largest possible range of \(f(x)\). [1]
WJEC Further Unit 4 2023 June Q1
5 marks Standard +0.3
The functions \(f\) and \(g\) have domains \((-1, \infty)\) and \((0, \infty)\) respectively and are defined by $$f(x) = \cosh x, \qquad g(x) = x^2 - 1.$$
  1. State the domain and range of \(fg\). [2]
  2. Solve the equation \(fg(x) = 3\). Give your answer correct to three decimal places. [3]
WJEC Further Unit 4 2024 June Q2
13 marks Standard +0.8
The function \(f\) is defined by \(f(x) = \cosh\left(\frac{x}{2}\right)\).
  1. State the Maclaurin series expansion for \(\cosh\left(\frac{x}{2}\right)\) up to and including the term in \(x^4\). [2]
Another function \(g\) is defined by \(g(x) = x^2 - 2\). The diagram below shows parts of the graphs of \(y = f(x)\) and \(y = g(x)\). \includegraphics{figure_2}
  1. The two graphs intersect at the point A, as shown in the diagram. Use your answer from part (a) to find an approximation for the \(x\)-coordinate of A, giving your answer correct to two decimal places. [5]
  2. Using your answer to part (b), find an approximation for the area of the shaded region enclosed by the two graphs, the \(x\)-axis and the \(y\)-axis. [6]