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Questions

Q1.

Prove, from first principles, that the derivative of 3x2 is 6x.


(4)

(Total for question = 4 marks)


Differentiation from First Principles - Year 1 Core PhysicsAndMathsTutor.com

Q2.

Prove, from first principles, that the derivative of x3 is 3x2


(4)

(Total for question = 4 marks)


Differentiation from First Principles - Year 1 Core PhysicsAndMathsTutor.com

Q3.

Given that θ is measured in radians, prove, from first principles, that the derivative of sin θ is
cos θ

You may assume the formula for sin(A ± B) and that as h → 0, → 1 and →0
(5)

(Total for question = 5 marks)


Differentiation from First Principles - Year 1 Core PhysicsAndMathsTutor.com

Q4.

Given that θ is measured in radians, prove, from first principles, that

You may assume the formula for cos (A ± B) and that as h → 0,


(5)

(Total for question = 5 marks)


Differentiation from First Principles - Year 1 Core PhysicsAndMathsTutor.com

Q5.

Figure 1 shows part of the curve with equation y = 3x2 – 2

The point P(2, 10) lies on the curve.

(a) Find the gradient of the tangent to the curve at P.


(2)
The point Q with x coordinate 2 + h also lies on the curve.

(b) Find the gradient of the line PQ, giving your answer in terms of h in simplest form.
(3)
(c) Explain briefly the relationship between part (b) and the answer to part (a).
(1)

(Total for question = 6 marks)


Differentiation from First Principles - Year 1 Core PhysicsAndMathsTutor.com

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