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Stationary Point

The document describes 6 mathematics problems involving optimization of functions and finding stationary points of curves. Problem 1 involves finding the dimensions of a cardboard container that maximize its volume. Problem 2 involves finding the radius of a cylinder that maximizes its volume when placed inside a cone. Problem 3 similarly involves finding the side length of a semicircular window that maximizes its area. The remaining problems involve finding stationary points, maximums/minimums, and intersections of curves.

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Stationary Point

The document describes 6 mathematics problems involving optimization of functions and finding stationary points of curves. Problem 1 involves finding the dimensions of a cardboard container that maximize its volume. Problem 2 involves finding the radius of a cylinder that maximizes its volume when placed inside a cone. Problem 3 similarly involves finding the side length of a semicircular window that maximizes its area. The remaining problems involve finding stationary points, maximums/minimums, and intersections of curves.

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The diagram shows an open container constructed out of 200 cm2 of cardboard. The two vertical end
pieces are isosceles triangles with sides 5x cm, 5x cm and 8x cm, and the two side pieces are rectangles
of length y cm and width 5x cm, as shown. The open top is a horizontal rectangle.

200 − 24x2
(i) Show that y = . [3]
10x

(ii) Show that the volume, V cm3 , of the container is given by V = 240x − 28.8x3 . [2]

Given that x can vary,


(iii) find the value of x for which V has a stationary value, [3]
(iv) determine whether it is a maximum or a minimum stationary value. [2]

M.Usman Aslam Baig (LGS MTLC ROOTS) ,Mathematics O/A - Levels, Cell# 03222221734
2

The diagram shows the cross-section of a hollow cone and a circular cylinder. The cone has radius
6 cm and height 12 cm, and the cylinder has radius r cm and height h cm. The cylinder just fits inside
the cone with all of its upper edge touching the surface of the cone.

(i) Express h in terms of r and hence show that the volume, V cm3 , of the cylinder is given by

V = 12π r2 − 2π r3 . [3]

(ii) Given that r varies, find the stationary value of V . [4]

M.Usman Aslam Baig (LGS MTLC ROOTS) ,Mathematics O/A - Levels, Cell# 03222221734
3

The diagram shows a glass window consisting of a rectangle of height h m and width 2r m and a
semicircle of radius r m. The perimeter of the window is 8 m.

(i) Express h in terms of r. [2]

(ii) Show that the area of the window, A m2 , is given by

A = 8r − 2r 2 − 12 π r2 . [2]

Given that r can vary,


(iii) find the value of r for which A has a stationary value, [4]
(iv) determine whether this stationary value is a maximum or a minimum. [2]

4 A solid rectangular block has a base which measures 2x cm by x cm. The height of the block is y cm
and the volume of the block is 72 cm3 .

(i) Express y in terms of x and show that the total surface area, A cm2 , of the block is given by
216
A = 4x2 + . [3]
x

Given that x can vary,


(ii) find the value of x for which A has a stationary value, [3]
(iii) find this stationary value and determine whether it is a maximum or a minimum. [3]

M.Usman Aslam Baig (LGS MTLC ROOTS) ,Mathematics O/A - Levels, Cell# 03222221734
5 (i) Sketch the graph of the curve y = 3 sin x, for −π ≤ x ≤ π . [2]

The straight line y = kx, where k is a constant, passes through the maximum point of this curve for
−π ≤ x ≤ π .

(ii) Find the value of k in terms of π . [2]

(iii) State the coordinates of the other point, apart from the origin, where the line and the curve
intersect. [1]

6 A curve has equation y  x3  3x2  9x  k, where k is a constant.

dy
(i) Write down an expression for . [2]
dx
(ii) Find the x-coordinates of the two stationary points on the curve. [2]

(iii) Hence find the two values of k for which the curve has a stationary point on the x-axis. [3]

M.Usman Aslam Baig (LGS MTLC ROOTS) ,Mathematics O/A - Levels, Cell# 03222221734

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