New test - September 28, 2015 [218 marks]

2
Let sin θ = , where π
2
<θ<π.
√13

1a. Find cos θ . [3 marks]

Markscheme
METHOD 1
evidence of choosing sin2 θ + cos2 θ = 1 (M1)
correct working (A1)
−−
e.g. cos2 θ = 9
13
, cos θ = ± 3
, cos θ = √ 139
√13
3
cos θ = − A1 N2
√13
3
Note: If no working shown, award N1 for .
√13

METHOD 2
approach involving Pythagoras’ theorem (M1)
e.g. 22 + x2 = 13 ,

finding third side equals 3 (A1)

cos θ = − 3 A1 N2
√13
3
Note: If no working shown, award N1 for .
√13

[3 marks]

Examiners report
While the majority of candidates knew to use the Pythagorean identity in part (a), very few remembered that the cosine of an angle in
the second quadrant will have a negative value.

1b. Find tan 2θ . [5 marks]

 Markscheme
correct substitution into sin 2θ (seen anywhere) (A1)

e.g. 2 ( 2
) (− 3 )
√13 √13

correct substitution into cos 2θ (seen anywhere) (A1)

2 2 2 2
e.g. (− 3
) −( 2
) , 2(− 3
) − 1 , 1 − 2( 2
)
√13 √13 √13 √13

valid attempt to find tan 2θ (M1)

2( 2
)(− 3 ) 2(− 2 )
√13 √13 3
e.g. 2 2
, 2
(− 3
) −( 2
) 1−(− 2 )
√13 √13 3

correct working A1
12
(2)(2)(−3) − − 12
13 (√13) 2 13
e.g. 9
, ,
− 4 18
−1 5
13 13 13 13

tan 2θ = − 125 A1 N4

Note: If students find answers for cos θ which are not in the range [−1, 1], award full FT in (b) for correct FT working shown.
[5 marks]

Examiners report
In part (b), many candidates incorrectly tried to calculate tan 2θ as 2 × tan θ , rather than using the double-angle identities.

The following diagram shows the graph of f(x) = asin(b(x − c)) + d , for 2 ≤ x ≤ 10 .

There is a maximum point at P(4, 12) and a minimum point at Q(8, −4) .

2a.
Use the graph to write down the value of [3 marks]

(i) a;
(ii) c ;
(iii) d .
 Markscheme
(i) a = 8 A1 N1
(ii) c = 2 A1 N1
(iii) d = 4 A1 N1
[3 marks]

Examiners report
Part (a) of this question proved challenging for most candidates.

2b.
Show that b = π
4
. [2 marks]

Markscheme
METHOD 1
recognizing that period = 8 (A1)
correct working A1
2π 2π
e.g. 8 = b
,b= 8

b= π
4
AG N0

METHOD 2
attempt to substitute M1
e.g. 12 = 8 sin(b(4 − 2)) + 4
correct working A1
e.g. sin 2b = 1
b= π
4
AG N0

[2 marks]

Examiners report
Although a good number of candidates recognized that the period was 8 in part (b), there were some who did not seem to realize that
this period could be found using the given coordinates of the maximum and minimum points.

2c.
Find f ′ (x) . [3 marks]

Markscheme
evidence of attempt to differentiate or choosing chain rule (M1)
e.g. cos π
4
(x − 2) , π
4
×8

f ′ (x) = 2π cos ( π4 (x − 2)) (accept 2π cos π4 (x − 2) ) A2 N3

[3 marks]

Examiners report
In part (c), not many candidates found the correct derivative using the chain rule.

2d.
At a point R, the gradient is −2π . Find the x-coordinate of R. [6 marks]
 Markscheme
recognizing that gradient is f ′ (x) (M1)
e.g. f ′ (x) =m
correct equation A1
e.g. −2π = 2π cos ( π4 (x − 2)) , −1 = cos ( π4 (x − 2))

correct working (A1)

e.g. cos−1 (−1) = π4 (x − 2)

using cos−1 (−1) = π (seen anywhere) (A1)

e.g. π = π4 (x − 2)

simplifying (A1)
e.g. 4 = (x − 2)
x=6 A1 N4
[6 marks]

Examiners report
For part (d), a good number of candidates correctly set their expression equal to −2π , but errors in their previous values kept most
from correctly solving the equation. Most candidates who had the correct equation were able to gain full marks here.

3.
Solve the equation 2 cos x = sin 2x , for 0 ≤ x ≤ 3π . [7 marks]

Markscheme
METHOD 1
using double-angle identity (seen anywhere) A1
e.g. sin 2x = 2 sin x cos x , 2 cos x = 2 sin x cos x
evidence of valid attempt to solve equation (M1)
e.g. 0 = 2 sin x cos x − 2 cos x , 2 cos x(1 − sin x) = 0
cos x = 0 , sin x = 1 A1A1
3π 5π
x= π
2
,x= 2
,x= 2
A1A1A1 N4

METHOD 2

A1A1M1A1

Notes: Award A1 for sketch of sin 2x , A1 for a sketch of 2 cos x , M1 for at least one intersection point seen, and A1 for 3
approximately correct intersection points. Accept sketches drawn outside [0,3π] , even those with more than 3 intersections.
3π 5π
x= π
2
,x= 2
,x= 2
A1A1A1 N4

[7 marks]
 Examiners report
By far the most common error was to “cancel” the cos x and find only two of the three solutions. It was disappointing how few
candidates solved this by setting factors equal to zero. Some candidates wrote all three answers from sin x = 1 , which only earned
two of the three final marks. On a brighter note, many candidates found the 5π2 , which showed an appreciation for the period of the
function as well as the domain restriction. A handful of candidates cleverly sketched both graphs and used the intersections to find the
three solutions.

The following diagram represents a large Ferris wheel, with a diameter of 100 metres.

Let P be a point on the wheel. The wheel starts with P at the lowest point, at ground level. The wheel rotates at a constant rate, in an
anticlockwise (counter-clockwise) direction. One revolution takes 20 minutes.

4a.
Write down the height of P above ground level after [2 marks]

(i) 10 minutes;
(ii) 15 minutes.

Markscheme
(i) 100 (metres) A1 N1
(ii) 50 (metres) A1 N1
[2 marks]

Examiners report
1 3
Nearly all candidates answered part (a) correctly, finding the height of the wheel at 2
and 4
of a revolution.

h(t) h(t)
 Let h(t) metres be the height of P above ground level after t minutes. Some values of h(t) are given in the table below.

4b.
(i) Show that h(8) = 90.5. [4 marks]

(ii) Find h(21) .

Markscheme
(i) identifying symmetry with h(2) = 9.5 (M1)
subtraction A1
e.g. 100 − h(2) , 100 − 9.5
h(8) = 90.5 AG N0
(ii) recognizing period (M1)
e.g. h(21) = h(1)
h(21) = 2.4 A1 N2
[4 marks]

Examiners report
While many candidates were successful in part (b), there were many who tried to use right-angled triangles or find a function for
height, rather than recognizing the symmetry of the wheel in its different positions and using the values given in the table.

4c. Sketch the graph of h , for 0 ≤ t ≤ 40 .

[3 marks]

Markscheme

A1A1A1 N3

Note: Award A1 for end points (0, 0) and (40, 0) , A1 for range 0 ≤ h ≤ 100 , A1 for approximately correct sinusoidal shape, with
two cycles.
[3 marks]
 Examiners report
In part (c), most candidates were able to sketch a somewhat accurate representation of the height of the wheel over two full cycles.
However, it seems that many candidates are not familiar with the shape of a sinusoidal wave, as many of the candidates' graphs were
constructed of line segments, rather than a curve.

4d.
Given that h can be expressed in the form h(t) = a cos bt + c , find a , b and c . [5 marks]

Markscheme
evidence of a quotient involving 20, 2π or 360∘ to find b (M1)
2π 360
e.g. b
= 20 , b = 20
2π
b= 20
(= π
10
) (accept b = 18 if working in degrees) A1 N2

a = −50 , c = 50 A2A1 N3
[5 marks]

Examiners report
For part (d), candidates were less successful in finding the parameters of the cosine function. Even candidates who drew accurate
sketches were not always able to relate their sketch to the function. These candidates understood the context of the problem, that the
position on the wheel goes up and down, but they did not relate this to a trigonometric function. Only a small number of candidates
recognized that the value of a would be negative. Candidates should be aware that while working in degrees may be acceptable, the
expectation is that radians will be used in these types of questions.

Let f(x) = sin3 x + cos3 x tan x, π2 < x < π .

5a.
Show that f(x) = sin x . [2 marks]

Markscheme
sin x
changing tan x into cos x
A1
sin x
e.g. sin3 x + cos3 x cos x

simplifying A1
e.g sin x(sin2 x + cos2 x) , sin3 x + sin x − sin3 x
f(x) = sin x AG N0
[2 marks]

Examiners report
Not surprisingly, this question provided the greatest challenge in section A. In part (a), candidates were able to use the identity
sin x
tan x = cos x
, but many could not proceed any further.

2 4√5
5b. Let sin x = . Show that f(2x) = − . [5 marks]
3 9
 Markscheme
recognizing f(2x) = sin 2x , seen anywhere (A1)
evidence of using double angle identity sin(2x) = 2 sin x cos x , seen anywhere (M1)
2
evidence of using Pythagoras with sin x = 3
M1
e.g. sketch of right triangle, sin2 x + cos2 x = 1
√5 √5
cos x = − 3
(accept 3
) (A1)

f(2x) = 2 ( 23 ) (− )
√5
3
A1
4√5
f(2x) = − 9
AG N0

[5 marks]

Examiners report
Part (b) was generally well done by those candidates who attempted it, the major error arising when the negative sign "magically"
appeared in the answer. Many candidates could find the value of cosx but failed to observe that cosine is negative in the given
domain.

Let f(t) = acos b(t − c) + d , t ≥ 0 . Part of the graph of y = f(t) is given below.

When t = 3 , there is a maximum value of 29, at M.

When t = 9 , there is a minimum value of 15.

6a.
(i) Find the value of a. [7 marks]

(ii) Show that b = π

6
.
(iii) Find the value of d.
(iv) Write down a value for c.
 Markscheme
(i) attempt to substitute (M1)
29−15
e.g. a = 2

a = 7 (accept a = −7 ) A1 N2
(ii) period = 12 (A1)
2π
b= 12
A1

b= π
6
AG N0

(iii) attempt to substitute (M1)

29+15
e.g. d = 2

d = 22 A1 N2
(iv) c = 3 (accept c = 9 from a = −7 ) A1 N1
Note: Other correct values for c can be found, c = 3 ± 12k , k ∈ Z .
[7 marks]

Examiners report
This question was the most difficult on the paper. Where candidates attempted this question, part (a) was answered satisfactorily.

3
, followed by a translation of ( ).
1 [2 marks]
6b. The transformation P is given by a horizontal stretch of a scale factor of
2
−10
Let M ′ be the image of M under P. Find the coordinates of M ′ .

Markscheme
stretch takes 3 to 1.5 (A1)
translation maps (1.5, 29) to (4.5, 19) (so M ′ is (4.5, 19)) A1 N2
[2 marks]

Examiners report
Few answered part (b) correctly as most could not interpret the horizontal stretch.

6c.
The graph of g is the image of the graph of f under P. [4 marks]

Find g(t) in the form g(t) = 7 cos B(t − c) + D .

Markscheme
g(t) = 7 cos π3 (t − 4.5) + 12 A1A2A1 N4
π
Note: Award A1 for 3
, A2 for 4.5, A1 for 12.
Other correct values for c can be found, c = 4.5 ± 6k , k ∈ Z .
[4 marks]

Examiners report
Few answered part (b) correctly as most could not interpret the horizontal stretch. As a result, there were many who were unable to
answer part (c) although follow through marks were often obtained from incorrect answers in both parts (a) and (b). The link between
the answer in (b) and the value of C in part (c) was lost on all but the most attentive.
6d.
The graph of g is the image of the graph of f under P. [3 marks]

Give a full geometric description of the transformation that maps the graph of g to the graph of f .

Markscheme
−3
translation ( ) (A1)
10
horizontal stretch of a scale factor of 2 (A1)
completely correct description, in correct order A1 N3
−3
e.g. translation ( ) then horizontal stretch of a scale factor of 2
10
[3 marks]

Examiners report
In part (d), some candidates could name the transformations required, although only a handful provided the correct order of the
transformations to return the graph to its original state.

The diagram shows two concentric circles with centre O.

The radius of the smaller circle is 8 cm and the radius of the larger circle is 10 cm.

Points A, B and C are on the circumference of the larger circle such that AÔB is π
3
radians.

7a.
Find the length of the arc ACB . [2 marks]

Markscheme
correct substitution in l = rθ (A1)
1
e.g. 10 × π
3
, 6
× 2π × 10
20π 10π
arc length = 6
(= 3
) A1 N2

[2 marks]

Examiners report
This question was very well done by the majority of candidates. Some candidates correctly substituted the values into the formulas,
but failed to do the calculations and write their answers in finished form.

7b.
Find the area of the shaded region. [4 marks]
 Markscheme
100π
area of large sector = 12 × 102 × π3 (= 6
) (A1)
1 2 64π
area of small sector = × 8 ×2
π
3
(= 6
) (A1)

evidence of valid approach (seen anywhere) M1

1
e.g. subtracting areas of two sectors, 2
× π
3
(102 − 82 )
36π
area shaded = 6π (accept 6
, etc.) A1 N3

[4 marks]

Examiners report
Nearly all used the correct method of subtracting the sector areas in part (b), though multiplying with fractions proved challenging for
some candidates.

8a.
Show that 4 − cos 2θ + 5 sin θ = 2sin2 θ + 5 sin θ + 3 . [2 marks]

Markscheme
attempt to substitute 1 − 2sin2 θ for cos 2θ (M1)
correct substitution A1
e.g. 4 − (1 − 2sin2 θ) + 5 sin θ
4 − cos 2θ + 5 sin θ = 2sin2 θ + 5 sin θ + 3 AG N0
[2 marks]

Examiners report
In part (a), most candidates successfully substituted using the double-angle formula for cosine. There were quite a few candidates
who worked backward, starting with the required answer and manipulating the equation in various ways. As this was a "show that"
question, working backward from the given answer is not a valid method.

8b. Hence, solve the equation 4 − cos 2θ + 5 sin θ = 0 for 0 ≤ θ ≤ 2π .

[5 marks]

Markscheme
evidence of appropriate approach to solve (M1)
e.g. factorizing, quadratic formula
correct working A1
−5± √1
e.g. (2 sin θ + 3)(sin θ + 1) , (2x + 3)(x + 1) = 0 , sin x = 4

correct solution sin θ = −1 (do not penalise for including sin θ = − 32 (A1)
3π
θ= 2
A2 N3

[5 marks]

Examiners report
In part (b), many candidates seemed to realize what was required by the word “hence”, though some had trouble factoring the
quadratic-type equation. A few candidates were also successful using the quadratic formula. Some candidates got the wrong solution
to the equation sin θ = −1 , and there were a few who did not realize that the equation sin θ = − 32 has no solution.

3
=
 The straight line with equation y = 34 x makes an acute angle θ with the x-axis.

9a.
Write down the value of tan θ . [1 mark]

Markscheme
3
tan θ = 4
(do not accept 34 x ) A1 N1

[1 mark]

Examiners report
Many candidates drew a diagram to correctly find tan θ , although few recognized that a line through the origin can be expressed as
y = x tan θ , with gradient tan θ , which is explicit in the syllabus.

9b.
Find the value of [6 marks]

(i) sin 2θ ;
(ii) cos 2θ .

Markscheme
3 4
(i) sin θ = 5
, cos θ = 5
(A1)(A1)

correct substitution A1
e.g. sin 2θ = 2 ( 35 ) ( 45 )
24
sin 2θ = 25
A1 N3

(ii) correct substitution A1

2 2 2
e.g. cos 2θ = 1 − 2( 35 ) , ( 45 ) − ( 35 )
7
cos 2θ = 25
A1 N1

[6 marks]

Examiners report
A surprising number were unable to find the ratios for sin θ and cos θ from tan θ . It was not uncommon for candidates to use
unreasonable values, such as sin θ = 3 and cos θ = 4 , or to write nonsense such as 2 sin 35 cos 45 .

Let f(x) = cos 2x and g(x) = 2x2 − 1 .

10a.
Find f ( π2 ) . [2 marks]

Markscheme
f ( π2 ) = cos π (A1)

= −1 A1 N2
[2 marks]

Examiners report
In part (a), a number of candidates were not able to evaluate cos π , either leaving it or evaluating it incorrectly.

10b.
Find (g ∘ f) ( π2 ) . [2 marks]
 Markscheme
(g ∘ f) ( π2 ) = g(−1) (= 2(−1)2 − 1) (A1)

=1 A1 N2
[2 marks]

Examiners report
Almost all candidates evaluated the composite function in part (b) in the given order, many earning follow-through marks for
incorrect answers from part (a). On both parts (a) and (b), there were candidates who correctly used double-angle formulas to come
up with correct answers; while this is a valid method, it required unnecessary additional work.

10c.
Given that (g ∘ f)(x) can be written as cos(kx) , find the value of k, k ∈ Z . [3 marks]

Markscheme
(g ∘ f)(x) = 2(cos(2x))2 − 1 (= 2cos2 (2x) − 1) A1
evidence of 2cos2 θ − 1 = cos 2θ (seen anywhere) (M1)
(g ∘ f)(x) = cos 4x
k=4 A1 N2
[3 marks]

Examiners report
Candidates were not as successful in part (c). Many tried to use double-angle formulas, but either used the formula incorrectly or used
it to write the expression in terms of cos x and went no further. There were a number of cases in which the candidates "accidentally"
came up with the correct answer based on errors or lucky guesses and did not earn credit for their final answer. Only a few candidates
recognized the correct method of solution.

Let f(x) = 6 + 6 sin x . Part of the graph of f is shown below.

The shaded region is enclosed by the curve of f , the x-axis, and the y-axis.

11a.
Solve for 0 ≤ x < 2π [5 marks]

(i) 6 + 6 sin x = 6 ;
(ii) 6 + 6 sin x = 0 .
 Markscheme
(i) sin x = 0 A1
x=0,x=π A1A1 N2
(ii) sin x = −1 A1
3π
x= 2
A1 N1

[5 marks]

Examiners report
Many candidates again had difficulty finding the common angles in the trigonometric equations. In part (a), some did not show
sufficient working in solving the equations. Others obtained a single solution in (a)(i) and did not find another. Some candidates
worked in degrees; the majority worked in radians.

11b.
Write down the exact value of the x-intercept of f , for 0 ≤ x < 2π . [1 mark]

Markscheme
3π
2
A1 N1

[1 mark]

Examiners report
While some candidates appeared to use their understanding of the graph of the original function to find the x-intercept in part (b), most
used their working from part (a)(ii) sometimes with follow-through on an incorrect answer.

11c.
The area of the shaded region is k . Find the value of k , giving your answer in terms of π . [6 marks]

Markscheme
evidence of using anti-differentiation (M1)
3π
e.g. ∫0 2
(6 + 6 sin x)dx
correct integral 6x − 6 cos x (seen anywhere) A1A1
correct substitution (A1)
e.g. 6 ( 3π2 ) − 6 cos ( 3π2 ) − (−6 cos 0) , 9π − 0 + 6

k = 9π + 6 A1A1 N3
[6 marks]

Examiners report
Most candidates recognized the need for integration in part (c) but far fewer were able to see the solution through correctly to the end.
Some did not show the full substitution of the limits, having incorrectly assumed that evaluating the integral at 0 would be 0; without
this working, the mark for evaluating at the limits could not be earned. Again, many candidates had trouble working with the
common trigonometric values.

11d.
Let g(x) = 6 + 6 sin (x − π2 ) . The graph of f is transformed to the graph of g. [2 marks]

Give a full geometric description of this transformation.

 Markscheme
π
translation of ( 2 ) A1A1 N2
0
[2 marks]

Examiners report
While there was an issue in the wording of the question with the given domains, this did not appear to bother candidates in part (d).
This part was often well completed with candidates using a variety of language to describe the horizontal translation to the right by π2 .

11e.
Let g(x) = 6 + 6 sin (x − π2 ) . The graph of f is transformed to the graph of g. [3 marks]
3π
Given that ∫pp+ 2 g(x)dx = k and 0 ≤ p < 2π , write down the two values of p.

Markscheme
recognizing that the area under g is the same as the shaded region in f (M1)
p= π
2
,p=0 A1A1 N3

[3 marks]

Examiners report
Most candidates who attempted part (e) realized that the integral was equal to the value that they had found in part (c), but a majority
tried to integrate the function g without success. Some candidates used sketches to find one or both values for p. The problem in the
wording of the question did not appear to have been noticed by candidates in this part either.

12.
Solve cos 2x − 3 cos x − 3 − cos2 x = sin2 x , for 0 ≤ x ≤ 2π . [7 marks]

Markscheme
evidence of substituting for cos 2x (M1)
2
evidence of substituting into sin x + cos2 x = 1 (M1)
correct equation in terms of cos x (seen anywhere) A1
e.g. 2cos2 x − 1 − 3 cos x − 3 =1, 2cos2 x − 3 cos x − 5 =0
evidence of appropriate approach to solve (M1)
e.g. factorizing, quadratic formula
appropriate working A1
3± √49
e.g. (2 cos x − 5)(cos x + 1) = 0 , (2x − 5)(x + 1) , cos x = 4

correct solutions to the equation

5 5
e.g. cos x = 2
, cos x = −1 , x = 2
, x = −1 (A1)

x=π A1 N4
[7 marks]
 Examiners report
This question was quite difficult for most candidates. A number of students earned some credit for manipulating the equation with
identities, but many earned no further marks due to algebraic errors. Many did not substitute for cos 2x ; others did this substitution
but then did nothing further.
Few candidates were able to get a correct equation in terms of cos x and many who did get the equation didn't know what to do with
it. Candidates who correctly solved the resulting quadratic usually found the one correct value of x, earning full marks.

A rectangle is inscribed in a circle of radius 3 cm and centre O, as shown below.

The point P(x , y) is a vertex of the rectangle and also lies on the circle. The angle between (OP) and the x-axis is θ radians, where
0 ≤ θ ≤ π2 .

13a.
Write down an expression in terms of θ for [2 marks]

(i) x;
(ii) y .

Markscheme
(i) x = 3 cos θ A1 N1
(ii) y = 3 sin θ A1 N1
[2 marks]

Examiners report
Candidates familiar with the circular nature of sine and cosine found part (a) accessible. However, a good number of candidates left
this part blank, which suggests that there was difficulty interpreting the meaning of the x and y in the diagram.

13b.
Let the area of the rectangle be A. [3 marks]

Show that A = 18 sin 2θ .

 Markscheme
finding area (M1)
e.g. A = 2x × 2y , A = 8 × 12 bh

substituting A1
e.g. A = 4 × 3 sin θ × 3 cos θ , 8 × 12 × 3 cos θ × 3 sin θ

A = 18(2 sin θ cos θ) A1

A = 18 sin 2θ AG N0
[3 marks]

Examiners report
Those with answers from (a) could begin part (b), but many worked backwards and thus earned no marks. In a "show that" question,
a solution cannot begin with the answer given. The area of the rectangle could be found by using 2x × 2y , or by using the eight
small triangles, but it was essential that the substitution of the double-angle formula was shown before writing the given answer.

dA [8 marks]
13c. (i) Find dθ
.

(ii) Hence, find the exact value of θ which maximizes the area of the rectangle.
(iii) Use the second derivative to justify that this value of θ does give a maximum.

Markscheme
dA
(i) dθ
= 36 cos 2θ A2 N2

(ii) for setting derivative equal to 0 (M1)

dA
e.g. 36 cos 2θ = 0 , dθ
=0

2θ = π
2
(A1)

θ= π
4
A1 N2

(iii) valid reason (seen anywhere) R1

2
d A
e.g. at π4 , < 0 ; maximum when f ′′ (x) < 0
dθ2
d2 A
finding second derivative = −72 sin 2θ A1
dθ2
π
evidence of substituting 4
M1

e.g. −72 sin (2 × π4 ) , −72 sin ( π2 ) , −72

θ= π
4
produces the maximum area AG N0

[8 marks]

Examiners report
As the area function was given in part (b), many candidates correctly found the derivative in (c) and knew to set this derivative to zero
for a maximum value. Many gave answers in degrees, however, despite the given domain in radians.
Although some candidates found the second derivative function correctly, few stated that the second derivative must be negative at a
maximum value. Simply calculating a negative value is not sufficient for a justification.
 The vertices of the triangle PQR are defined by the position vectors

⎛ 4 ⎞ −−−→ ⎛ 3 ⎞ ⎛ 6 ⎞
OP = ⎜ −3 ⎟ , OQ = ⎜ −1 ⎟ and OR = ⎜ −1 ⎟ .
−−−→ −−−→

⎝ 1 ⎠ ⎝ 2 ⎠ ⎝ 5 ⎠

14a.
Find [3 marks]
−−−→
(i) PQ ;
−−−→
(ii) PR .

Markscheme
(i) evidence of approach (M1)
−−−→ −−−→ −−−→
e.g. PQ = PO + OQ , Q − P

⎛ −1 ⎞
PQ = ⎜ 2 ⎟
−−−→
A1 N2
⎝ 1 ⎠

⎛2⎞
(ii) PR = ⎜ 2 ⎟
−−−→
A1 N1
⎝4⎠

[3 marks]

Examiners report
Combining the vectors in (a) was generally well done, although some candidates reversed the subtraction, while others calculated the
magnitudes.

1
14b. Show that cos RP̂Q = . [7 marks]
2
 Markscheme
METHOD 1
−−−→ −−−→
choosing correct vectors PQ and PR (A1)(A1)
−−−→ −−−→ −−−→ −−−→
finding PQ ∙ PR , ∣∣PQ∣∣ , ∣∣PR∣∣ (A1) (A1)(A1)
−−−→ −−−→
PQ ∙ PR = −2 + 4 + 4(= 6)
−−−−−−−−−−−−−
∣ ∣ √−− 2 −−−−
2 −−−− −−
∣PQ∣ = √(−1) + 2 + 1 (= √6) , ∣PR∣ = 2 + 2 + 4 (= √24 )
∣−
−−→
∣ 2 2 2
−−−→
2

substituting into formula for angle between two vectors M1

6
e.g. cos RP̂Q =
√6 × √24
1
simplifying to expression clearly leading to 2
A1
6 6 6
e.g. , , 12
√6 ×2√6 √144

1
cos RP̂Q = 2
AG N0

METHOD 2
evidence of choosing cosine rule (seen anywhere) (M1)

⎛3⎞
QR = ⎜ 0 ⎟ A1
−−−→

⎝3⎠

∣QR∣ = √−
−−−→ − −−−→ −−−→ −−
18 , ∣∣PQ∣∣ = √6 and ∣∣PR∣∣ = √24 (A1)(A1)(A1)
∣ ∣
2 2 2
(√6 ) + (√24) − (√18)
cos RP̂Q = A1
2√6 × √24

6+24−18 12
cos RP̂Q = 24
(= 24
) A1
1
cos RP̂Q = 2
AG N0

[7 marks]

Examiners report
Many candidates successfully used scalar product and magnitude calculations to complete part (b). Alternatively, some used the
cosine rule, and often achieved correct results. Some assumed the triangle was a right-angled triangle and thus did not earn full marks.
Although PQR is indeed right-angled, in a “show that” question this attribute must be directly established.

14c. (i) Find sinRP̂Q . [6 marks]

(ii) Hence, find the area of triangle PQR, giving your answer in the form a√3 .
 Markscheme
(i) METHOD 1
evidence of appropriate approach (M1)

e.g. using sin2 RP̂Q + cos2 RP̂Q = 1 , diagram

substituting correctly (A1)
−−−−−−−
e.g. sinRP̂Q = √1 − ( 12 )
2

sinRP̂Q = √ 34 (= )
√3
2
A1 N3

METHOD 2
1
since cos P̂ = 2
, P̂ = 60∘ (A1)
evidence of approach
e.g. drawing a right triangle, finding the missing side (A1)
√3
sin P̂ = 2
A1 N3

(ii) evidence of appropriate approach (M1)

e.g. attempt to substitute into 12 ab sin C

correct substitution
−− √3
e.g. area = 12 √6 × √24 × 2 A1

area = 3√3 A1 N2
[6 marks]

Examiners report
Many candidates attained the value for sine in (c) with little difficulty, some using the Pythagorean identity, while others knew the
side relationships in a 30-60-90 triangle. Unfortunately, a good number of candidates then used the side values of 1,2, √3 to find the
area of PQR , instead of the magnitudes of the vectors found in (a). Furthermore, the "hence" command was sometimes neglected as
the value of sine was expected to be used in the approach.

15.
Let f(x) = √3e2x sin x + e2x cos x , for 0 ≤ x ≤ π . Solve the equation f(x) = 0 . [6 marks]

Markscheme
e2x (√3 sin x + cos x) = 0 (A1)
e2x = 0 not possible (seen anywhere) (A1)
simplifying
sin x 1
e.g. √3 sin x + cos x = 0 , √3 sin x = − cos x , − cos x
= A1
√3

EITHER
1
tan x = − A1
√3
5π
x= 6
A2 N4

OR
sketch of 30∘ , 60∘ , 90∘ triangle with sides 1, 2, √3 A1
5π
work leading to x = 6
A1
5π
verifying 6
satisfies equation A1 N4

[6 marks]
 Examiners report
Those who realized e2x was a common factor usually earned the first four marks. Few could reason with the given information to
solve the equation from there. There were many candidates who attempted some fruitless algebra that did not include factorization.

Let f(x) = e−3x and g(x) = sin (x − π3 ) .

16a.
Write down [2 marks]

(i) f ′ (x) ;
(ii) g′ (x) .

Markscheme
(i) −3e−3x A1 N1
(ii) cos (x − π
3
) A1 N1

[4 marks]

Examiners report
A good number of candidates found the correct derivative expressions in (a). Many applied the product rule, although with mixed
success.

16b.
Let h(x) = e−3x sin (x − π3 ) . Find the exact value of h′ ( π3 ) . [4 marks]

Markscheme
evidence of choosing product rule (M1)
e.g. uv′ + vu′
correct expression A1
e.g. −3e−3x sin (x − π3 ) + e−3x cos (x − π3 )

complete correct substitution of x = π

3
(A1)
−3 π −3 π
e.g. −3e 3 sin ( π3 − π3 ) + e 3 cos ( π3 − π3 )

h′ ( π3 ) = e−π A1 N3

[4 marks]

Examiners report
π
Often the substitution of 3
was incomplete or not done at all.

Let p = sin 40∘ and q = cos 110∘ . Give your answers to the following in terms of p and/or q .

17a.
Write down an expression for [2 marks]

(i) sin 140∘ ;

(ii) cos 70∘ .
 Markscheme
(i) sin 140∘ = p A1 N1
∘
(ii) cos 70 = −q A1 N1
[2 marks]

Examiners report
This was one of the most difficult problems for the candidates. Even the strongest candidates had a hard time with this one and only a
few received any marks at all.

17b.
Find an expression for cos 140∘ . [3 marks]

Markscheme
METHOD 1
evidence of using sin2 θ + cos2 θ = 1 (M1)
−−−−−
e.g. diagram, √1 − p2 (seen anywhere)
−−−−−
cos 140∘ = ±√1 − p2 (A1)
−−−−−
cos 140∘ = −√1 − p2 A1 N2

METHOD 2
evidence of using cos 2θ = 2cos2 θ − 1 (M1)
cos 140∘ = 2cos2 70 − 1 (A1)
∘
cos 140 = 2(−q)2 − 1 (= 2q 2 − 1) A1 N2
[3 marks]

Examiners report
Many did not appear to know the relationships between trigonometric functions of supplementary angles and that the use of
sin2 x + cos2 x = 1 results in a ± value. The application of a double angle formula also seemed weak.

17c.
Find an expression for tan 140∘ . [1 mark]

Markscheme
METHOD 1
∘
sin 140 p
tan 140∘ = cos 140 ∘
=− A1 N1
√1−p2

METHOD 2
p
tan 140∘ = 2q 2 −1
A1 N1

[1 mark]

Examiners report
This was one of the most difficult problems for the candidates. Even the strongest candidates had a hard time with this one and only a
few received any marks at all. Many did not appear to know the relationships between trigonometric functions of supplementary
angles and that the use of sin2 x + cos2 x = 1 results in a ± value. The application of a double angle formula also seemed weak.

g(x) = 3 sin 2x
 Consider g(x) = 3 sin 2x .

18a.
Write down the period of g. [1 mark]

Markscheme
period = π A1 N1
[1 mark]

Examiners report
Many candidates were unable to write down the period of the function.

18b.
On the diagram below, sketch the curve of g, for 0 ≤ x ≤ 2π . [3 marks]

Markscheme

A1A1A1 N3

Note: Award A1 for amplitude of 3, A1 for their period, A1 for a sine curve passing through (0, 0) and (0, 2π) .
[3 marks]

Examiners report
Many candidates were unable to write down the period of the function. However, they were often then able to go and correctly
sketch the graph with the correct period.

18c.
Write down the number of solutions to the equation g(x) = 2 , for 0 ≤ x ≤ 2π . [2 marks]
 Markscheme
evidence of appropriate approach (M1)
e.g. line y = 2 on graph, discussion of number of solutions in the domain
4 (solutions) A1 N2
[2 marks]

Examiners report
The final part was poorly done with many candidates finding the number of zeros instead of the intersection with the line y = 2 .

1
19a. Given that cos A = and 0 ≤ A ≤ , find cos 2A .
π
[3 marks]
3 2

Markscheme
evidence of choosing the formula cos 2A = 2cos2 A − 1 (M1)
Note: If they choose another correct formula, do not award the M1 unless there is evidence of finding sin2 A = 1 − 19

correct substitution A1
2 2
e.g.cos 2A = ( 13 ) − 89 , cos 2A = 2 × ( 13 ) − 1

cos 2A = − 79 A1 N2

[3 marks]

Examiners report
This question was very poorly done, and knowledge of basic trigonometric identities and values of trigonometric functions of obtuse
angles seemed distinctly lacking. Candidates who recognized the need of an identity for finding cos 2A given cos A seldom chose the
most appropriate of the three and even when they did often used it incorrectly with expressions such as 2cos2 19 − 1 .

2
19b. Given that sin B = ≤ B ≤ π , find cos B .
π
3
and 2
[3 marks]
 Markscheme
METHOD 1
evidence of using sin2 B + cos2 B = 1 (M1)

e.g. ( 23 ) + cos2 B = 1 , √ 59 (seen anywhere),

2

cos B = ±√ 59 (= ± )
√5
3
(A1)

cos B = −√ 59 (= − )
√5
3
A1 N2

METHOD 2
diagram M1

for finding third side equals √5 (A1)

√5
cos B = − 3
A1 N2

[3 marks]

Examiners report
This question was very poorly done, and knowledge of basic trigonometric identities and values of trigonometric functions of obtuse
angles seemed distinctly lacking. Candidates who recognized the need of an identity for finding cos 2A given cos A seldom chose the
most appropriate of the three and even when they did often used it incorrectly with expressions such as 2cos2 19 − 1 .

The following diagram shows a semicircle centre O, diameter [AB], with radius 2.

Let P be a point on the circumference, with PÔB = θ radians.

20a.
Find the area of the triangle OPB, in terms of θ . [2 marks]

Markscheme
evidence of using area of a triangle (M1)
e.g. A = 12 × 2 × 2 × sin θ

A = 2 sin θ A1 N2
[2 marks]

Examiners report
Most candidates could obtain the area of triangle OPB as equal to 2 sin θ , though 2θ was given quite often as the area.
20b. Explain why the area of triangle OPA is the same as the area triangle OPB. [3 marks]

Markscheme
METHOD 1

PÔA =π − θ (A1)
area ΔOPA = 12 2 × 2 × sin(π − θ) (= 2 sin(π − θ)) A1

since sin(π − θ) = sin θ R1

then both triangles have the same area AG N0
METHOD 2
triangle OPA has the same height and the same base as triangle OPB R3
then both triangles have the same area AG N0
[3 marks]

Examiners report
A minority recognized the equality of the sines of supplementary angles and the term complementary was frequently used instead of
supplementary. Only a handful of candidates used the simple equal base and altitude argument.

Let S be the total area of the two segments shaded in the diagram below.

20c. Show that S = 2(π − 2 sin θ) . [3 marks]

Markscheme
area semicircle = 12 × π(2)2 (= 2π) A1

area ΔAPB = 2 sin θ + 2 sin θ (= 4 sin θ) A1

S = area of semicircle − area ΔAPB (= 2π − 4 sin θ) M1
S = 2(π − 2 sin θ) AG N0
[3 marks]

Examiners report
Many candidates seemed to see why S = 2(π − 2 sin θ) but the arguments presented for showing why this result was true were not
very convincing in many cases. Explicit evidence of why the area of the semicircle was 2π was often missing as was an explanation
for 2(2 sin θ) and for subtraction.

20d.
Find the value of θ when S is a local minimum, justifying that it is a minimum. [8 marks]
 Markscheme
METHOD 1
attempt to differentiate (M1)
dS
e.g. dθ
= −4 cos θ

setting derivative equal to 0 (M1)

correct equation A1
e.g. −4 cos θ = 0 , cos θ = 0 , 4 cos θ = 0
θ= π
2
A1 N3

EITHER
evidence of using second derivative (M1)
S ′′ (θ) = 4 sin θ A1
S ′′ ( π2 ) =4 A1

it is a minimum because S ′′ ( π2 ) > 0 R1 N0

OR
evidence of using first derivative (M1)
for θ < π2 , S ′ (θ) < 0 (may use diagram) A1

for θ > π2 , S ′ (θ) > 0 (may use diagram) A1

it is a minimum since the derivative goes from negative to positive R1 N0

METHOD 2
2π − 4 sin θ is minimum when 4 sin θ is a maximum R3
4 sin θ is a maximum when sin θ = 1 (A2)
θ= π
2
A3 N3

[8 marks]

Examiners report
Only a small number of candidates recognized the fact S would be minimum when sin was maximum, leading to a simple non-
calculus solution. Those who chose the calculus route often had difficulty finding the derivative of S, failing in a significant number of
cases to recognize that the derivative of a constant is 0, and also going through painstaking application of the product rule to find the
simple derivative. When it came to justify a minimum, there was evidence in some cases of using some form of valid test, but
explanation of the test being used was generally poor.

20e. Find a value of θ for which S has its greatest value. [2 marks]

Markscheme
S is greatest when 4 sin θ is smallest (or equivalent) (R1)
θ = 0 (or π ) A1 N2
[2 marks]

Examiners report
Candidates who answered part (d) correctly generally did well in part (e) as well, though answers outside the domain of θ were
frequently seen.
 The expression 6 sin x cos x can be expressed in the form asin bx .

21a. Find the value of a and of b . [3 marks]

Markscheme
recognizing double angle M1
e.g. 3 × 2 sin x cos x , 3 sin 2x
a=3,b=2 A1A1 N3
[3 marks]

Examiners report
[N/A]

3
21b. Hence or otherwise, solve the equation 6 sin x cos x = ≤x≤
π π
2
, for 4 2
. [4 marks]

Markscheme
3
substitution 3 sin 2x = 2
M1
1
sin 2x = 2
​ A1

finding the angle A1

5π
e.g. π
6
, 2x = 6
5π
x= 12
A1 N2

Note: Award A0 if other values are included.

[4 marks]

Examiners report
[N/A]

Let f(x) = cos x + √3 sin x , 0 ≤ x ≤ 2π . The following diagram shows the graph of f .

The y-intercept is at (0, 1) , there is a minimum point at A (p, q) and a maximum point at B.

22a. Find f (x) .

′ [2 marks]
 Markscheme
f ′ (x) = − sin x + √3 cos x A1A1 N2
[2 marks]

Examiners report
[N/A]

22b. Hence [10 marks]

(i) show that q = −2 ;

(ii) verify that A is a minimum point.

Markscheme
(i) at A, f ′ (x) = 0 R1
correct working A1
e.g. sin x = √3 cos x
tan x = √3 A1
4π
x= π
3
, 3
A1

attempt to substitute their x into f(x) M1

e.g. cos ( 4π3 ) + √3 sin ( 4π3 )

correct substitution A1

− 12 + √3 (− 2 )
√3
e.g.

correct working that clearly leads to −2

​ A1
3
e.g. − 12 − 2

​ q = −2 AG N0
4π
(ii) correct calculations to find f ′ (x) either side of x = 3
A1A1

e.g. f ′ (π) = 0 − √3 , ​ f ′ (2π) = 0 + √3​ ​ ​ ​

f ′ (x) changes sign from negative to positive R1
so A is a minimum AG N0
[10 marks]

Examiners report
[N/A]

22c. Find the maximum value of f(x) . [3 marks]

Markscheme
max when x = π
3
R1

correctly substituting x = π
3
into f(x) A1

+ √3 ( )
1 √3
e.g. 2 2

max value is 2 A1 N1
[3 marks]
 Examiners report
[N/A]

22d. The function f(x) can be written in the form r cos(x − a) . [2 marks]

Write down the value of r and of a .

Markscheme
r=2,a= π
3
A1A1 N2

[2 marks]

Examiners report
[N/A]

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