Upper 6th
LOCKDOWN PURE MATHS TEST 51
Thursday 24 September 2020
ANSWERS
30 MARKS
NB: 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 significant figures.
1. The complex number is represented by the point in the Argand diagram and
where is a real positive constant.
(a) When , the loci of is a circle. Find in terms of ,
(i) the equation of the circle,
(ii) the coordinates of the centre of the circle. [7]
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Comparing equation (i) with
(b) (i) Write down the equation of the locus of when .
(ii) Give a geometrical interpretation of this locus. [2]
The perpendicular bisector of the line joining the points and .
2. The transformation in the plane consists of a reflection in the line followed
by a reflection in the line .
Reflection in the line
Reflection in the line
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(a) Determine the matrix which represents . [4]
(b) Identify the single transformation that is equivalent to . [1]
Rotation, centre through
NB: anticlockwise clockwise
3. The curve has equation .
(i) Show that . [3]
(ii) Find the coordinates of each of the points on where the tangent is parallel to
the - . [4]
Equate the denominator of to :
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Substituting equation (i) into equation (ii):
The coordinates are and
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4. Given that , , where ,
(a) Find an expression for in terms of , [4]
Now:
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(b) find the value of for which . [5]
Now:
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