The Exam
AP® Calculus AB Exam
SECTION I: Multiple-Choice Questions
DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO
DO SO.
At a Glance
Total Time
1 hour and 45 minutes
Number of Questions
45
Percent of Total Grade
50%
Writing Instrument
Pencil required
Instructions
Section I of this examination contains 45 multiple-choice questions. Fill in only the
ovals for numbers 1 through 45 on your answer sheet.
CALCULATORS MAY NOT BE USED IN THIS PART OF THE EXAMINATION.
Indicate all of your answers to the multiple-choice questions on the answer sheet.
No credit will be given for anything written in this exam booklet, but you may use
the booklet for notes or scratch work. After you have decided which of the
suggested answers is best, completely fill in the corresponding oval on the answer
sheet. Give only one answer to each question. If you change an answer, be sure that
the previous mark is erased completely. Here is a sample question and answer.
Sample Question
Chicago is a
(A) state
(B) city
(C) country
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(D) continent
Sample Answer
Use your time effectively, working as quickly as you can without losing accuracy.
Do not spend too much time on any one question. Go on to other questions and
come back to the ones you have not answered if you have time. It is not expected
that everyone will know the answers to all the multiple-choice questions.
About Guessing
Many candidates wonder whether or not to guess the answers to questions about
which they are not certain. Multiple choice scores are based on the number of
questions answered correctly. Points are not deducted for incorrect answers, and no
points are awarded for unanswered questions. Because points are not deducted for
incorrect answers, you are encouraged to answer all multiple-choice questions. On
any questions you do not know the answer to, you should eliminate as many choices
as you can, and then select the best answer among the remaining choices.
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Section I
CALCULUS AB
SECTION I, Part A
Time—60 Minutes
Number of questions—30
A CALCULATOR MAY NOT BE USED ON THIS PART OF THE
EXAMINATION
Directions: Solve each of the following problems, using the available space for
scratchwork. After examining the form of the choices, decide which is the best of
the choices given and fill in the corresponding oval on the answer sheet. No credit
will be given for anything written in the test book. Do not spend too much time on
any one problem.
In this test: Unless otherwise specified, the domain of a function f is assumed to be
the set of all real numbers x for which f(x) is a real number.
1. If g(x) = x4 − 5x2, find g′(4).
(A) −72
(B) −32
(C) 24
(D) 32
2.
(A) −16
(B) −1
(C) 8
(D) 6
3. is
(A) 0
(B) 10
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(C) 5
(D) The limit does not exist.
4. If f(x) = , find f′(x).
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
5. Evaluate .
(A)
(B)
(C) 160
(D) The limit does not exist.
6.
(A)
(B)
(C)
((D)
7. Find k so that f(x) = is continuous for all x.
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(A) 0
(B) 16
(C) 8
(D) There is no real value of k that makes f(x) continuous for all x.
8. Which of the following integrals correctly gives the area of the region consisting of all points above
the x-axis and below the curve y = 8 + 2x − x2 ?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
9. If f(x) = x2 cos 2x, find f′(x).
(A) −2x cos 2x + 2x2 sin 2x
(B) −4x sin 2x
(C) 2x cos 2x − 2x2 sin 2x
(D) 2x − 2 sin 2x
10. An equation of the line tangent to y = 4x3 − 7x2 at x = 3 is
(A) y + 45 = 66(x + 3)
(B) y − 45 = 66(x − 3)
(C) y = 66x
(D) y + 45 = (x − 3)
11.
(A)
(B) −
(C)
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(D) −
12. Find a positive value c, for x, that satisfies the conclusion of the Mean Value Theorem for
Derivatives for f(x) = 3x2 − 5x + 1 on the interval [2, 5].
(A) 1
(B)
(C)
(D)
13. Given f(x) = 2x2 − 7x − 10, find the absolute maximum of f(x) on [−1, 3].
(A) −1
(B)
(C)
(D) 0
14. Find if x3y + xy3 = −10.
(A) (3x2 + 3xy2)
(B)
(C) −
(D) −
15.
(A) 1n 2
(B) 1
(C) 2
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(D)
16.
(A) +C
(B) +C
(C) 7e3x2 + C
2
(D) 42e3x + C
17. Find the equation of the tangent line to 9x2 + 16y2 = 52 through (2, −1).
(A) −9x + 8y − 26 = 0
(B) 9x − 8y − 26 = 0
(C) 9x − 8y − 106 = 0
(D) 8x + 9y − 17 = 0
18. A particle’s position is given by s = t3 − 6t2 + 9t. What is its acceleration at time t = 4 ?
(A) 0
(B) −9
(C) −12
(D) 12
19. If f(x) = 3πx, then f′(x) =
(A)
(B)
(C) π(3πx − 1)
(D) π ln 3(3πx)
20. The average value of f(x) = from x = 1 to x = e is
(A)
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(B)
(C) e−1
(D)
21. If f(x) = sin2x, find f′″(x).
(A) −sin2 x
(B) cos 2x
(C) −4 sin 2x
(D) −sin 2x
22. Find the slope of the normal line to y = x + cos xy at (0, 1).
(A) 1
(B) −1
(C) 0
(D) Undefined
23.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D) 4e4x + C
24.
(A) −8
(B) 2
(C) 8
(D) The limit does not exist.
25. A solid is generated when the region in the first quadrant bounded by the graph of y = 1 + sin2x, the
line x = , the x-axis, and the y-axis is revolved about the x-axis. Its volume is found by evaluating
which of the following integrals?
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(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
26. If y = , find at x = 1.
(A) −52
(B) −28
(C) 13
(D) 52
27.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
28. If = and y = 2 when x =1, then, when x = 2, y =
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
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29. The graph of y = 5x4 − x5 has an inflection point (or points) at
(A) x = 3 only
(B) x = 0, 3
(C) x = −3 only
(D) x = 0, −3
30.
(A) 0
(B) ln(cos(1))
(C) ln(sec(1))
(D) ln(sec(1)) − 1
END OF PART A, SECTION I
IF YOU FINISH BEFORE TIME IS CALLED, YOU MAY
CHECK YOUR WORK ON PART A ONLY.
DO NOT GO ON TO PART B UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO
SO.
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CALCULUS AB
SECTION I, Part B
Time—45 Minutes
Number of questions—15
A GRAPHING CALCULATOR IS REQUIRED FOR SOME QUESTIONS ON
THIS PART OF THE EXAMINATION
Directions: Solve each of the following problems, using the available space for
scratchwork. After examining the form of the choices, decide which is the best of
the choices given and fill in the corresponding oval on the answer sheet. No credit
will be given for anything written in the test book. Do not spend too much time on
any one problem.
In this test:
1. The exact numerical value of the correct answer does not always
appear among the choices given. When this happens, select from among
the choices the number that best approximates the exact numerical
value.
2. Unless otherwise specified, the domain of a function f is assumed to be
the set of all real numbers x for which f(x) is a real number.
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31. The average value of f(x) = e4x on the interval is
(A) 0.272
(B) 0.545
(C) 1.090
(D) 2.180
32.
(A) x2 sin2(x2)
(B) 2x sin2(x2)
(C) sin2(x2)
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(D) x2 cos2(x2)
33. Find the value(s) of of x2y + y2 = 5 at y = 1.
(A) − only
(B) only
(C) ±
(D) ±
34. The graph of y = x3− 2x2 − 5x + 2 has a local maximum at
(A) (2.120, 0)
(B) (2.120, −8.061)
(C) (−0.786, 0)
(D) (−0.786, 4.209)
35. Approximate using the Trapezoid Rule with n = 4, to three decimal places.
(A) 0.277
(B) 0.555
(C) 1.109
(D) 2.219
36. The volume generated by revolving about the x-axis the region above the curve y = x3, below the line
y = 1, and between x = 0 and x = 1 is
(A)
(B) 0.143π
(C) 0.643π
(D)
37. A 20-foot ladder slides down a wall at 5 ft/sec. At what speed is the bottom sliding out when the top
is 10 feet from the floor (in ft/sec)?
(A) 0.346
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(B) 2.887
(C) 0.224
(D) 5.774
38.
(A) 6 ln2|x| + C
(B) ln2|x| + C
(C) ln2|x| + C
(D) ln|x| + C
39. Find two non-negative numbers x and y whose sum is 100 and for which x2y is a maximum.
(A) x = 50 and y = 50
(B) x = 33.333 and y = 66.667
(C) x = 100 and y = 0
(D) x = 66.667 and y = 33.333
40. Find the distance traveled (to three decimal places) from t = 1 to t = 5 seconds, for a particle whose
velocity is given by v(t) = t + ln t.
(A) 6.000
(B) 1.609
(C) 16.047
(D) 148.413
41.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
42. The volume of a cube is increasing at a rate proportional to its volume at any time t. If the volume is
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8 ft3 originally, and 12 ft3 after 5 seconds, what is its volume at t = 12 seconds?
(A) 21.169
(B) 22.941
(C) 28.800
(D) 17.600
43. If f(x) = , find f″(40).
(A) 0.068
(B) 1.350
(C) 5.400
(D) 6.750
44. A particle’s height at a time t ≥ 0 is given by h(t) = 100t − 16t2. What is its maximum height?
(A) 312.500
(B) 156.250
(C) 6.250
(D) 3.125
45. If f(x) is continuous and differentiable and , then b =
(A) 0
(B) 2
(C) 6
(D) There is no value of b.
STOP
END OF PART B, SECTION I
IF YOU FINISH BEFORE TIME IS CALLED, YOU MAY
CHECK YOUR WORK ON PART B ONLY.
DO NOT GO ON TO SECTION II UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO
DO SO.
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Section II
SECTION II
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
You may wish to look over the problems before starting to work on them, since it is
not expected that everyone will be able to complete all parts of all problems. All
problems are given equal weight, but the parts of a particular problem are not
necessarily given equal weight.
A GRAPHING CALCULATOR IS REQUIRED FOR SOME PROBLEMS OR
PARTS OF PROBLEMS ON THIS SECTION OF THE EXAMINATION.
• You should write all work for each part of each problem in the space
provided for that part in the booklet. Be sure to write clearly and legibly. If
you make an error, you may save time by crossing it out rather than trying to
erase it. Erased or crossed-out work will not be graded.
• Show all your work. You will be graded on the correctness and completeness
of your methods as well as your answers. Correct answers without
supporting work may not receive credit.
• Justifications require that you give mathematical (noncalculator) reasons and
that you clearly identify functions, graphs, tables, or other objects you use.
• You are permitted to use your calculator to solve an equation, find the
derivative of a function at a point, or calculate the value of a definite
integral. However, you must clearly indicate the setup of your problem,
namely the equation, function, or integral you are using. If you use other built-
in features or programs, you must show the mathematical steps necessary to
produce your results.
• Your work must be expressed in standard mathematical notation rather than
calculator syntax. For example, may not be written as fnInt (X2, X,
1, 5).
• Unless otherwise specified, answers (numeric or algebraic) need not be
simplified. If your answer is given as a decimal approximation, it should be
correct to three places after the decimal point.
• Unless otherwise specified, the domain of a function f is assumed to be the
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set of all real numbers x for which f(x) is a real number.
SECTION II, PART A
Time—30 minutes
Number of problems—2
A graphing calculator is required for some problems or parts of problems.
During the timed portion for Part A, you may work only on the problems in Part A.
On Part A, you are permitted to use your calculator to solve an equation, find the
derivative of a function at a point, or calculate the value of a definite integral.
However, you must clearly indicate the setup of your problem, namely the equation,
function, or integral you are using. If you use other built-in features or programs,
you must show the mathematical steps necessary to produce your results.
1. The temperature on New Year’s Day in Hinterland was given by T(H) = −A
− B cos , where T is the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit and H is
the number of hours from midnight (0 ≤ H ≤ 24).
(a) The initial temperature at midnight was −15° F and at noon of New
Year’s Day was 5° F. Find A and B.
(b) Find the average temperature for the first 10 hours.
(c) Use the Trapezoid Rule with 4 equal subdivisions to estimate
.
(d) Find an expression for the rate that the temperature is changing with
respect to H.
2. Sea grass grows on a lake. The rate of growth of the grass is ,
where k is a constant.
(a) Find an expression for G, the amount of grass in the lake (in tons), in
terms of t, the number of years, if the amount of grass is 100 tons
initially and 120 tons after one year.
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(b) In how many years will the amount of grass available be 300 tons?
(c) If fish are now introduced into the lake and consume a consistent 80
tons/year of sea grass, how long will it take for the lake to be
completely free of sea grass?
STOP
END OF PART B, SECTION I
IF YOU FINISH BEFORE TIME IS CALLED, YOU MAY
CHECK YOUR WORK ON PART B ONLY.
DO NOT GO ON TO SECTION II UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO
DO SO.
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SECTION II, PART B
Time—1 hour
Number of problems—4
No calculator is allowed for these problems.
During the timed portion for Part B, you may continue to work on the problems in
Part A without the use of any calculator.
3. Consider the curve defined by y = x4 + 4x3.
(a) Find the equation of the tangent line to the curve at x = −1.
(b) Find the coordinates of the absolute minimum.
(c) Find the coordinates of the point(s) of inflection.
4. Water is being poured into a hemispherical bowl of radius 6 inches at the
rate of 4 in3/sec.
(a) Given that the volume of the water in the spherical segment shown
above is , where R is the radius of the sphere, find
the rate that the water level is rising when the water is 2 inches deep.
(b) Find an expression for r, the radius of the surface of the spherical
segment of water, in terms of h.
(c) How fast is the circular area of the surface of the spherical segment of
water growing (in in2/sec) when the water is 2 inches deep?
5. Let R be the region in the first quadrant bounded by y2 = x and x2 = y.
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(a) Find the area of region R.
(b) Find the volume of the solid generated when R is revolved about the x-
axis.
(c) The section of a certain solid cut by any plane perpendicular to the x-
axis is a circle with the endpoints of its diameter lying on the
parabolas y2 = x and x2 = y. Find the volume of the solid.
6. An object moves with velocity v(t) = t2 − 8t + 7.
(a) Write a polynomial expression for the position of the particle at any
time t > 0.
(b) At what time(s) is the particle changing direction?
(c) Find the total distance traveled by the particle from time t = 0 to t = 4.
STOP
END OF EXAM
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