Reduction formula or recurrence

A question is this type if and only if it involves deriving or using a reduction formula I_n in terms of I_(n-1) or I_(n-2) through integration by parts.

18 questions · Challenging +1.4

8.06a Reduction formulae: establish, use, and evaluate recursively
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Edexcel F3 2020 June Q4
9 marks Challenging +1.2
4.
  1. Show that, for \(n \geqslant 2\)
  2. Hence find the functions \(\mathrm { f } ( x )\) and \(\mathrm { g } ( x )\) such that $$\int x ^ { 4 } \cos x \mathrm {~d} x = \mathrm { f } ( x ) \sin x + \mathrm { g } ( x ) \cos x + c$$ where \(c\) is an arbitrary constant. $$I _ { n } = \int x ^ { n } \cos x \mathrm {~d} x$$
    1. Show that, for \(n \geqslant 2\) $$I _ { n } = x ^ { n } \sin x + n x ^ { n - 1 } \cos x - n ( n - 1 ) I _ { n - 2 }$$
    2. Hence find the functions \(\mathrm { f } ( x )\) and \(\mathrm { g } ( x )\) such that
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.
Edexcel FP2 2020 June Q7
8 marks Challenging +1.8
7. $$I _ { n } = \int \left( 4 - x ^ { 2 } \right) ^ { - n } \mathrm {~d} x \quad n > 0$$
  1. Show that, for \(n > 0\) $$I _ { n + 1 } = \frac { x } { 8 n \left( 4 - x ^ { 2 } \right) ^ { n } } + \frac { 2 n - 1 } { 8 n } I _ { n }$$
  2. Find \(I _ { 2 }\)
Edexcel FP2 2021 June Q7
15 marks Challenging +1.8
  1. In this question you must show all stages of your working.
You must not use the integration facility on your calculator. $$I _ { n } = \int t ^ { n } \sqrt { 4 + 5 t ^ { 2 } } \mathrm {~d} t \quad n \geqslant 0$$
  1. Show that, for \(n > 1\) $$I _ { n } = \frac { t ^ { n - 1 } } { 5 ( n + 2 ) } \left( 4 + 5 t ^ { 2 } \right) ^ { \frac { 3 } { 2 } } - \frac { 4 ( n - 1 ) } { 5 ( n + 2 ) } I _ { n - 2 }$$ \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{1241b133-4161-4c04-9b50-067904cc25c2-20_385_394_829_833} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 1}
    \end{figure} The curve shown in Figure 1 is defined by the parametric equations $$x = \frac { 1 } { \sqrt { 5 } } t ^ { 5 } \quad y = \frac { 1 } { 2 } t ^ { 4 } \quad 0 \leqslant t \leqslant 1$$ This curve is rotated through \(2 \pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis to form a hollow open shell.
  2. Show that the external surface area of the shell is given by $$\pi \int _ { 0 } ^ { 1 } t ^ { 7 } \sqrt { 4 + 5 t ^ { 2 } } \mathrm {~d} t$$ Using the results in parts (a) and (b) and making each step of your working clear,
  3. determine the value of the external surface area of the shell, giving your answer to 3 significant figures.
OCR Further Additional Pure 2018 March Q6
14 marks Challenging +1.8
6 In this question you must show detailed reasoning. It is given that \(I _ { n } = \int _ { 0 } ^ { \sqrt { 3 } } t ^ { n } \sqrt { 1 + t ^ { 2 } } \mathrm {~d} t\) for integers \(n \geqslant 0\).
  1. Show that \(I _ { 1 } = \frac { 7 } { 3 }\).
  2. Prove that, for \(n \geqslant 2 , ( n + 2 ) I _ { n } = 8 ( \sqrt { 3 } ) ^ { n - 1 } - ( n - 1 ) I _ { n - 2 }\). The curve \(C\) is defined parametrically by $$x = 10 t ^ { 3 } , y = 15 t ^ { 2 } \text { for } 0 \leqslant t \leqslant \sqrt { 3 }$$ When the curve \(C\) is rotated through \(2 \pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis, a surface of revolution is formed with surface area \(A\).
  3. Determine
    • the values of the integers \(k\) and \(m\) such that \(A = k \pi I _ { m }\),
    • the exact value of \(A\).
Edexcel F3 Specimen Q4
8 marks Challenging +1.2
4. \(I _ { n } = \int _ { 0 } ^ { a } ( a - x ) ^ { n } \cos x \mathrm {~d} x , \quad a > 0 , \quad n \geqslant 0\)
  1. Show that, for \(n \geqslant 2\), $$I _ { n } = n a ^ { n - 1 } - n ( n - 1 ) I _ { n - 2 }$$
  2. Hence evaluate \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { \pi } { 2 } } \left( \frac { \pi } { 2 } - x \right) ^ { 2 } \cos x d x\)
Edexcel FP3 Q5
4 marks Challenging +1.3
5. $$I _ { n } = \int _ { 0 } ^ { 5 } \frac { x ^ { n } } { \sqrt { } \left( 25 - x ^ { 2 } \right) } \mathrm { d } x , \quad n \geq 0$$
  1. Find an expression for \(\int \frac { x } { \sqrt { \left( 25 - x ^ { 2 } \right) } } \mathrm { d } x , \quad 0 \leq x \leq 5\).
  2. Using your answer to part (a), or otherwise, show that $$I _ { n } = \frac { 25 ( n - 1 ) } { n } I _ { n - 2 } , \quad n \geq 2$$
  3. Find \(I _ { 4 }\) in the form \(k \pi\), where \(k\) is a fraction.
Edexcel FP3 Q9
8 marks Challenging +1.8
9. $$I _ { n } = \int \left( x ^ { 2 } + 1 \right) ^ { - n } \mathrm {~d} x , \quad n > 0$$
  1. Show that, for \(n > 0\), $$I _ { n + 1 } = \frac { x \left( x ^ { 2 } + 1 \right) ^ { - n } } { 2 n } + \frac { 2 n - 1 } { 2 n } I _ { n }$$
  2. Find \(I _ { 2 }\).
AQA Further Paper 2 2021 June Q12
12 marks Challenging +1.2
12 The integral \(S _ { n }\) is defined by $$S _ { n } = \int _ { 0 } ^ { a } x ^ { n } \sinh x \mathrm {~d} x \quad ( n \geq 0 )$$ 12
  1. Show that for \(n \geq 2\) $$S _ { n } = n ( n - 1 ) S _ { n - 2 } + a ^ { n } \cosh a - n a ^ { n - 1 } \sinh a$$
    12
  2. Hence show that \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { 1 } x ^ { 4 } \sinh x d x = \frac { 9 } { 2 } e + \frac { 65 } { 2 } e ^ { - 1 } - 24\)
Pre-U Pre-U 9795/1 2014 June Q4
5 marks Challenging +1.2
4 Let \(I _ { n } = \int _ { 0 } ^ { 4 } x ^ { n } \sqrt { 2 x + 1 } \mathrm {~d} x\) for \(n \geqslant 0\). Show that, for \(n \geqslant 1\), $$( 2 n + 3 ) I _ { n } = 27 \times 4 ^ { n } - n I _ { n - 1 }$$
Pre-U Pre-U 9795/1 Specimen Q5
6 marks Challenging +1.2
5 Let $$I _ { n } = \int _ { 0 } ^ { 1 } t ^ { n } \mathrm { e } ^ { - t } \mathrm {~d} t$$ where \(n \geqslant 0\).
  1. Show that, for all \(n \geqslant 1\), $$I _ { n } = n I _ { n - 1 } - \mathrm { e } ^ { - 1 } .$$
  2. Hence prove by induction that, for all positive integers \(n\), $$I _ { n } < n ! .$$
CAIE FP1 2003 November Q5
8 marks Challenging +1.8
The integral \(I_n\) is defined by $$I_n = \int_0^{\frac{1}{4}\pi} \sec^n x \, dx.$$ By considering \(\frac{d}{dx}(\tan x \sec^n x)\), or otherwise, show that $$(n + 1)I_{n+2} = 2^{\frac{4n}{n}} + nI_n.$$ [4] Find the value of \(I_6\). [4]
CAIE FP1 2005 November Q6
8 marks Challenging +1.2
Let $$I_n = \int_0^1 (1 + x^2)^{-n} dx,$$ where \(n \geqslant 1\). By considering \(\frac{d}{dx}(x(1 + x^2)^{-n})\), or otherwise, prove that $$2nI_{n+1} = (2n - 1)I_n + 2^{-n}.$$ [5] Deduce that \(I_3 = \frac{3}{32}\pi + \frac{1}{4}\). [3]
CAIE FP1 2015 November Q9
12 marks Challenging +1.3
It is given that \(I_n = \int_{1}^{e} (\ln x)^n \mathrm{d}x\) for \(n \geqslant 0\). Show that $$I_n = (n - 1)[I_{n-2} - I_{n-1}] \text{ for } n \geqslant 2.$$ [6] Hence find, in an exact form, the mean value of \((\ln x)^3\) with respect to \(x\) over the interval \(1 \leqslant x \leqslant \mathrm{e}\). [6]
CAIE Further Paper 2 2020 June Q2
6 marks Challenging +1.2
Let \(I_n = \int_0^1 (1+3x)^n e^{-3x} dx\), where \(n\) is an integer.
  1. Show that \(3I_n = 1 - 4^n e^{-3} + 3nI_{n-1}\). [3]
  2. Find the exact value of \(I_2\). [3]
Edexcel F3 2021 June Q5
10 marks Challenging +1.8
$$I_n = \int \sec^n x \, dx \quad n \geq 0$$
  1. Prove that for \(n \geq 2\) $$(n-1)I_n = \tan x \sec^{n-2} x + (n-2)I_{n-2}$$ [6]
  2. Hence, showing each step of your working, find the exact value of $$\int_0^{\pi/4} \sec^6 x \, dx$$ [4]
Edexcel FP3 2011 June Q4
8 marks Challenging +1.2
$$I_n = \int_1^e x^2 (\ln x)^n dx, \quad n \geq 0$$
  1. Prove that, for \(n \geq 1\), $$I_n = \frac{e^3}{3} - \frac{n}{3} I_{n-1}$$ [4]
  2. Find the exact value of \(I_3\). [4]
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)