Further Mathematics SS3 Topics: Week 1 to Week 8
Week 1 & 2: Integration
Summary
1. Integration as Reverse Differentiation:
- Learn that integration is the reverse process of differentiation.
- Example: If d/dx(x^2) = 2x, then ∫2x dx = x^2 + C.
2. Integration of Algebraic Polynomials and Logarithmic Functions:
- Integrate polynomials like ∫(ax^n) dx = (ax^(n+1))/(n+1) + C.
- Include logarithmic integration like ∫1/x dx = ln|x| + C.
3. Definite Integrals and Applications to Kinematics:
- Evaluate definite integrals between two limits.
- Use definite integrals to analyze velocity-time (v-t) and displacement-time (s-t) graphs.
4. Area Under a Curve & Solids of Revolution:
- Apply the trapezoidal rule to estimate areas.
- Calculate the volume of solids formed by revolving a curve about the x-axis or y-axis.
Workbook
Exercise 1: Integration Basics
1. Find ∫(3x^2 + 2x - 5) dx.
2. Evaluate ∫1/x dx.
Exercise 2: Definite Integrals
1. Compute ∫_0^2(x^2 + 1) dx.
2. A particle's velocity is given by v = 2t. Find the displacement between t = 0 and t = 3.
Exercise 3: Applications
1. Use the trapezoidal rule to estimate the area under y = x^2 from x = 0 to x = 2 (divide into
4 strips).
2. Find the volume of the solid formed by revolving y = x^2 around the x-axis from x = 0 to x
= 1.
Week 3 & 4: Conic Sections
Summary
1. Equation of Conic Sections:
- Parabola: y^2 = 4ax.
- Ellipse: (x^2/a^2) + (y^2/b^2) = 1.
- Hyperbola: (x^2/a^2) - (y^2/b^2) = 1.
2. Parametric Equations:
- Represent conics using parametric forms.
- Example for ellipse: x = a*cos(t), y = b*sin(t).
Workbook
Exercise 1: Equation of Conic Sections
1. Find the equation of a parabola with focus at (2, 0).
2. Derive the equation of an ellipse with semi-major axis 5 and semi-minor axis 3.
Exercise 2: Parametric Equations
1. Write the parametric equations of a hyperbola where a = 4 and b = 3.
2. For an ellipse with a = 3 and b = 2, find the coordinates when t = π/4.
Week 5 & 6: Statics
Summary
1. Force in Equilibrium:
- Forces are balanced if their resultant is zero.
2. Resultant Parallel Forces:
- For forces in the same direction, Fres = F1 + F2.
- For opposite directions, Fres = |F1 - F2|.
3. Moments and Force Diagrams:
- Moment = F * d.
- Use polygons to find equilibrant forces.
4. Friction:
- Frictional force Ff = μR, where μ is the coefficient of friction.
Workbook
Exercise 1: Force and Equilibrium
1. A force of 10N acts leftward, and 15N acts rightward. Find the resultant.
2. A beam of length 5m is balanced with a 10N force acting at 2m. Find the counterbalancing
force at 3m.
Exercise 2: Friction
1. A block of mass 5kg rests on a surface with μ = 0.3. Find the frictional force.
2. Resolve a force of 10N at 30° to the horizontal into its components.
Week 7: Modeling
Summary
1. Introduction:
- Define variables and relationships in real-world contexts.
2. Examples:
- Models like y = mx + c (linear) or population growth P(t) = P0e^(rt).
3. Applications:
- Use models in physics (motion), biology (population), and economics (supply-demand).
Workbook
Exercise 1: Model Construction
1. Represent the relationship y = 2x + 3 as a model.
2. Construct a population growth model for an initial population of 100, with a growth rate
of 5%.
Exercise 2: Applications
1. Use P(t) = P0e^(rt) to predict the population after 2 years if P0 = 500 and r = 0.02.
Week 8: Game Theory
Summary
1. Introduction:
- Study strategies in decision-making games.
2. Types of Games:
- Zero-sum: Gains of one player equal losses of another.
3. Matrix Games:
- Solve games using payoff matrices and strategies (pure and mixed).
Workbook
Exercise 1: Game Types
1. Describe the difference between pure and mixed strategies.
Exercise 2: Solving Matrix Games
1. Solve the following matrix game:
[ [3, -1], [2, 0] ].
2. Analyze a zero-sum game where Player A's gain is Player B's loss.
