TROCKERS ONLINE
REVISION
General Certificate of Education Advanced Level
PURE MATHEMATICS 6042/1
PAPER 1
FINAL REVISION 2020 SESSION 3 hours
Additional materials:
Answer Paper Non-programmable calculator
Graph Paper List of formulae
TIME 3 hours
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Write your name in the spaces provided on the answer sheet/answer booklet.
Answer all questions.
If a numerical answer cannot be given exactly, and the accuracy required is not specified in the
question, then in the case of an angle it should be given to the nearest degree, and in other cases
it should be given correct to 2 significant figures.
INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
The total number of marks for this paper is 120.
Questions are printed in the order of their mark allocations and candidates are advised to
attempt questions sequentially.
The use of an electronic calculator is expected, where possible.
You are reminded of the need for clear presentations in your answers.
This question paper consists of 4 printed pages.
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1) Find the coefficient of 𝑥 3 in the expansion of (𝑥 2 + 2𝑥) . [4]
2) Solve the equation
22𝑥+1 + 1 = 3(2𝑥 ) [𝟒]
𝑑𝑦 1 𝑦
3) If = − and given that 𝑦 = 1 when = 0 , solve the differential equation
𝑑𝑥 𝑦 4
obtaining an expression for 𝑦 in terms of 𝑥. [6]
4) (a) An error of 0.1% is made in the measurement of the radius of a sphere.
Calculate the percentage error in the calculation of the volume of the sphere. [4]
𝟒 𝟑
𝑽𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒎𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒑𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 = 𝝅𝒓
𝟑
(b) Differentiate 𝑦 = 𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 from the first principles. [5]
5) (a) Find the first 4 terms, in ascending powers of 𝑥, of the binomial expansion of
(1 + 𝑎𝑥)7 , where 𝑎 is a constant. Give each term in its simplest form. [4]
Given that the coefficient of 𝑥 2 in this expansion is 525,
(b) find the possible values of 𝑎. [2]
6) Sketch the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = (𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 + 2)2 . Clearly show all the turning points. [4]
Hence, on separate diagrams, sketch the graphs of the following functions and clearly
state the resultant transformation(s) in each case.
(i) 𝑓(𝑥 + 1), [3]
(ii) 2𝑓(2𝑥) . [4]
7) If 𝜃 is small enough for 𝜃 3 and higher powers to be neglected show that
1 3
≈ 1 + 𝜃 + 𝜃2 [𝟓]
𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃 − 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃 2
𝑃(𝑥)
8) Let 𝑃(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 , 𝑄(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 + 𝑥 − 6 and 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑄(𝑥).
(a) Express 𝑓(𝑥) in partial fractions. [5]
(b) Hence show that
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∫ 𝑓(𝑥)𝑑𝑥 ≈ 1.28 [𝟒]
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9) Relative to the origin 𝑂, the respective position vectors for 𝐴, 𝐵, 𝐶 and 𝐷 are 𝒊 + 2𝒋 − 𝒌,
3𝒊 − 𝒋 + 2𝒌, 7𝒊 − 7𝒋 + 8𝒌 and 2𝒊 + 𝒌.
a) Show that the points 𝐴, 𝐵 and 𝐶 are collinear. [3]
b) Find ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝐴𝐷 and ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝐷𝐵 . [2]
c) Hence, calculate the
̂ 𝐵,
(i) angle 𝐴𝐷 [3]
⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ .
(ii) vector which has magnitude 12 and is in the same direction with 𝐴𝐷 [3]
10) 𝐴
𝑅1 𝑅2
𝑂
𝐶 𝐵
𝑅3
The diagram shows an equilateral triangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶 of sides 8𝑟𝑐𝑚 inscribed in a circle with
centre 𝑂. The triangle fits into the circle such that the regions 𝑅1 , 𝑅2 and 𝑅3 are equal
in area. Show that the area of 𝑅1 , 𝑅2 and 𝑅3 is 𝑎𝑟 2 (𝑏𝜋 − √𝑐) where 𝑎 is an integer,
𝑏 is a rational number and 𝑐 is prime. [5]
11) Sketch, on a single diagram, the graphs of 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 and 𝑦 = 2𝑥 − 𝑥 2 . [3]
Hence, find the exact
(i) area of the region bounded between the two curves, [4]
(ii) volume formed when the area in (i) is rotated completely about the 𝑥-𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑠. [5]
𝑢
12) Given that 𝑢 = 1 − 3𝑖 and 𝑣 = 1 + 2𝑖, find the modulus and argument of .
𝑣
𝑢
Hence represent on an argand diagram. [5]
𝑣
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13) a) Prove the identity
𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑥
≡ 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑥 + 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑥 [𝟒]
1 − 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑥
b) Hence solve the equation (𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑥 + 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑥)2 = 2 for 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 2𝜋. [5]
14) Find the equation of the circle which passes through the point (−2; −4) and has a
2
tangent of 𝑦 = − 3 𝑥 at (3; 1). [7]
15) (a) By means of graphical consideration, show that there are two roots which satisfy
the equation 𝑥𝑒 𝑥 = 2𝑥 + 1. [3]
(b) Verify that one of the root lies between 1 and 1.5. [3]
(c) Use the Newton Rhaphson method twice to determine the root correct to 7
significant figures. Start with 𝑥0 = 1.085. [4]
16)
𝑥cm
𝛼
The diagram shows a container in the form of a right circular cone. The angle between the
1
axis and the slant height is , where 𝛼 = 𝑡𝑎𝑛−1 (2). Initially the container is empty, and then liquid
is added at the rate of 14 cm3 per minute. The depth of liquid in the container at time 𝑡 minutes is
𝑥 cm.
(i) Show that the volume, 𝑉 cm3, of liquid in the container when the depth is 𝑥 cm is given by
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𝑉= 𝜋𝑥 3 .
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[The volume of the cone is 𝜋𝑟 2 ℎ ] [3]
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(ii) Find the exact rate at which the depth of the liquid is increasing at the instant when the
depth is 8 cm. [4]
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finish line that will matter: 2nd Timothy 4 vs. 6-7.
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