Functions, EXT1′ F2 2009 HSC 3c
Let `P(x) = x^3 + ax^2 + bx + 5`, where `a` and `b` are real numbers.
Find the values of `a` and `b` given that `(x - 1)^2` is a factor of `P(x).` (3 marks)
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Functions, EXT1′ F1 2009 HSC 3a
The diagram shows the graph `y = f(x).`
Draw separate one-third page sketches of the graphs of the following:
- `y = 1/(f(x)) .` (2 marks)
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- `y = f(x)\ f(x)` (2 marks)
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- `y = f(x^2).` (2 marks)
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Complex Numbers, EXT2 N2 2009 HSC 2e
- Find all the 5th roots of `–1` in modulus-argument form. (2 marks)
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- Sketch the 5th roots of `–1` on an Argand diagram. (1 mark)
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Calculus, EXT2 C1 2009 HSC 1e
Evaluate `int_1^sqrt 3 1/(x^2 sqrt (1 + x^2))\ dx.` (4 marks)
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Calculus, EXT2 C1 2009 HSC 1d
Evaluate `int_2^5 (x-6)/(x^2 + 3x-4)\ dx.` (4 marks)
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Polynomials, EXT2 2010 HSC 7c
Let `P(x) = (n − 1)x^n − nx^(n − 1) + 1`, where `n` is an odd integer, `n ≥ 3`.
- Show that `P(x)` has exactly two stationary points. (1 mark)
- Show that `P(x)` has a double zero at `x = 1`. (1 mark)
- Use the graph `y = P(x)` to explain why `P(x)` has exactly one real zero other than `1`. (2 marks)
- Let `α` be the real zero of `P(x)` other than `1`.
- Given that `2^x>=3x-1` for `x>=3`, or otherwise, show that `-1 < α ≤ -1/2`. (2 marks)
- Deduce that each of the zeros of `4x^5 − 5x^4 + 1` has modulus less than or equal to `1`. (2 marks)
Graphs, EXT2 2010 HSC 7b
The graphs of `y = 3x − 1` and `y = 2^x` intersect at `(1, 2)` and at `(3, 8)`.
Using these graphs, or otherwise, show that `2^x ≥ 3x − 1` for `x ≥ 3`. (1 mark)
Harder Ext1 Topics, EXT2 2010 HSC 7a
In the diagram `ABCD` is a cyclic quadrilateral. The point `K` is on `AC` such that `∠ADK = ∠CDB`, and hence `ΔADK` is similar to `ΔBDC`.
Copy or trace the diagram into your writing booklet.
- Show that `ΔADB` is similar to `ΔKDC`. (2 marks)
- Using the fact that `AC = AK + KC`,
- show that `BD xx AC = AD xx BC + AB xx DC`. (2 marks)
- A regular pentagon of side length `1` is inscribed in a circle, as shown in the diagram.
- Let `x` be the length of a chord in the pentagon.
- Use the result in part (ii) to show that `x = (1 + sqrt5)/2`. (2 marks)
Polynomials, EXT2 2010 HSC 6c
- Expand `(cos theta + i sin theta)^5` using the binomial theorem. (1 mark)
- Expand `(cos theta + i sin theta)^5` using de Moivre’s theorem, and hence show that
- `sin 5theta = 16 sin^5 theta − 20sin^3 theta + 5 sin theta`. (3 marks)
- Deduce that
- `x = sin (pi/10)` is one of the solutions to
- `16x^5 − 20x^3 + 5x − 1 = 0`. (1 mark)
- Find the polynomial `p(x)` such that `(x − 1) p(x) = 16x^5 − 20x^3 + 5x − 1`. (1 mark)
- Find the value of `a` such that `p(x) = (4x^2 + ax − 1)^2`. (1 mark)
- Hence find an exact value for
- `sin (pi/10)`. (1 mark)
Harder Ext1 Topics, EXT2 2010 HSC 5c
A TV channel has estimated that if it spends `$x` on advertising a particular program it will attract a proportion `y(x)` of the potential audience for the program, where
`(dy)/(dx) = ay(1 − y)`
and `a > 0` is a given constant.
- Explain why
`(dy)/(dx)` has its maximum value when `y = 1/2`. (1 mark) - Using
- `int (dy)/(y(1 − y)) = ln (y/(1 − y)) + c`, or otherwise, deduce that
- `y(x) = 1/(ke^(-ax) + 1)` for some constant `k > 0`. (3 marks)
- The TV channel knows that if it spends no money on advertising the program then the audience will be one-tenth of the potential audience.
- Find the value of the constant `k` referred to in part (c)(ii). (1 mark)
- What feature of the graph
`y = 1/(ke^(-ax) + 1)` is determined by the result in part (c)(i)? (1 mark) - Sketch the graph
`y(x) = 1/(ke^(-ax) + 1)` (1 mark)
Calculus, EXT2 C1 2010 HSC 5b
Show that `int (dy)/(y(1 − y)) = ln (y/(1 − y)) + c`
for some constant `c`, where `0 < y < 1`. (2 marks)
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Conics, EXT2 2010 HSC 5a
The diagram shows two circles, `C_1` and `C_2`, centred at the origin with radii `a` and `b`, where `a > b`.
The point `A` lies on `C_1` and has coordinates `(a cos theta, a sin theta)`.
The point `B` is the intersection of `OA` and `C_2`.
The point `P` is the intersection of the horizontal line through `B` and the vertical line through `A`.
- Write down the coordinates of `B`. (1 mark)
- Show that `P` lies on the ellipse
`(x^2)/(a^2) + (y^2)/(b^2) = 1`. (1 mark) - Find the equation of the tangent to the ellipse
`(x^2)/(a^2) + (y^2)/(b^2) = 1` at `P`. (2 marks) - Assume that `A` is not on the `y`-axis.
- Show that the tangent to the circle `C_1` at `A`, and the tangent to the ellipse
`(x^2)/(a^2) + (y^2)/(b^2) = 1` at `P`, intersect at a point on the `x`-axis. (2 marks)
Harder Ext1 Topics, EXT2 2010 HSC 4d
A group of `12` people is to be divided into discussion groups.
- In how many ways can the discussion groups be formed if there are `8` people in one group, and `4` people in another? (1 mark)
- In how many ways can the discussion groups be formed if there are `3` groups containing `4` people each? (2 marks)
Mechanics, EXT2 2010 HSC 4b
A bend in a highway is part of a circle of radius `r`, centre `O`. Around the bend the highway is banked at an angle `α` to the horizontal.
A car is travelling around the bend at a constant speed `v`. Assume that the car is represented by a point `P` of mass `m`. The forces acting on the car are a lateral force `F`, the gravitational force `mg` and a normal reaction `N` to the road, as shown in the diagram.
- By resolving forces, show that
`F = mg sin α − (mv^2)/r cos α`. (3 marks)
- Find an expression for `v` such that the lateral force `F` is zero. (1 mark)
Graphs, EXT2 2010 HSC 4a
- A curve is defined implicitly by `sqrtx + sqrty = 1`.
- Use implicit differentiation to find `(dy)/(dx)`. (2 marks)
- Sketch the curve `sqrtx + sqrty = 1`. (2 marks)
- Sketch the curve `sqrt(|\ x\ |) + sqrt(|\ y\ |) = 1` (1 mark)
Volumes, EXT2 2010 HSC 3b
Complex Numbers, EXT2 N2 2010 HSC 2d
Let `z = cos theta + i sin theta` where `0 < theta < pi/2`.
On the Argand diagram the point `A` represents `z`, the point `B` represents `z^2` and the point `C` represents `z + z^2`.
Copy or trace the diagram into your writing booklet.
- Explain why the parallelogram `OACB` is a rhombus. (1 mark)
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- Show that `text(arg)\ (z + z^2) = (3theta)/2`. (1 mark)
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- Show that `| z + z^2 | = 2 cos theta/2`. (2 marks)
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- By considering the real part of `z + z^2`, or otherwise deduce that
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`cos theta + cos 2theta = 2 cos theta/2 cos (3theta)/2`. (1 mark)
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Calculus, EXT2 C1 2010 HSC 1e
Find `int (dx)/(1 + sqrtx)`. (3 marks)
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Calculus, EXT2 C1 2010 HSC 1c
Find `int 1/(x(x^2 + 1))\ dx`. (3 marks)
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Harder Ext1 Topics, EXT2 2011 HSC 8b
A bag contains seven balls numbered from `1` to `7`. A ball is chosen at random and its number is noted. The ball is then returned to the bag. This is done a total of seven times.
- What is the probability that each ball is selected exactly once? (1 mark)
- What is the probability that at least one ball is not selected? (1 mark)
- What is the probability that exactly one of the balls is not selected? (2 marks)
Volumes, EXT2 2011 HSC 7a
Graphs, EXT2 2011 HSC 6b
Let `f (x)` be a function with a continuous derivative.
- Prove that `y = (f(x))^3` has a stationary point at `x = a` if `f(a) = 0` or `f prime(a) = 0.` (2 marks)
- Without finding `f″(x)`, explain why `y = (f(x))^3` has a horizontal point of inflection at `x = a` if `f(a) = 0` and `f prime (a) != 0.` (1 mark)
- The diagram shows the graph `y = f(x).`
- Copy or trace the diagram into your writing booklet.
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On the diagram in your writing booklet, sketch the graph `y = (f(x))^3`, clearly distinguishing it from the graph `y = f(x).` (3 marks)
Mechanics, EXT2 2011 HSC 5a
A small bead of mass `m` is attached to one end of a light string of length `R`. The other end of the string is fixed at height `2h` above the centre of a sphere of radius `R`, as shown in the diagram. The bead moves in a circle of radius `r` on the surface of the sphere and has constant angular velocity `omega > 0`. The string makes an angle of `theta` with the vertical.
Three forces act on the bead: the tension force `F` of the string, the normal reaction force `N` to the surface of the sphere, and the gravitational force `mg`.
- By resolving the forces horizontally and vertically on a diagram, show that
- `F sin theta - N sin theta = m omega^2 r`
- and
- `F cos theta + N cos theta = mg.` (2 marks)
- Show that
- `N = 1/2 mg sec theta - 1/2 m omega^2 r\ text(cosec)\ theta.` (2 marks)
- Show that the bead remains in contact with the sphere if
- `omega <= sqrt (g/h).` (2 marks)
Harder Ext1 Topics, EXT2 2011 HSC 4c
A mass is attached to a spring and moves in a resistive medium. The motion of the mass satisfies the differential equation
`(d^2y)/(dt^2) + 3 (dy)/(dt) + 2y = 0,`
where `y` is the displacement of the mass at time `t.`
- Show that, if `y = f(t)` and `y = g(t)` are both solutions to the differential equation and `A` and `B` are constants, then
- `y = A f (t) + Bg (t)`
- is also a solution. (2 marks)
- A solution of the differential equation is given by `y = e^(kt)` for some values of `k`, where `k` is a constant.
- Show that the only possible values of `k` are `k = -1` and `k = -2.` (2 marks)
- A solution of the differential equation is
- `y = Ae^(-2t) + Be^-t.`
- When `t = 0`, it is given that `y = 0` and `(dy)/(dt) = 1`.
- Find the values of `A` and `B.` (3 marks)
Harder Ext1 Topics, EXT2 2011 HSC 4b
In the diagram, `ABCD` is a cyclic quadrilateral. The point `E` lies on the circle through the points `A, B, C` and `D` such that `AE\ text(||)\ BC`. The line `ED` meets the line `BA` at the point `F`. The point `G` lies on the line `CD` such that `FG\ text(||)\ BC.`
Copy or trace the diagram into your writing booklet.
- Prove that `FADG` is a cyclic quadrilateral. (2 marks)
- Explain why `/_ GFD =/_ AED.` (1 mark)
- Prove that `GA` is a tangent to the circle through the points `A, B, C` and `D.` (2 marks)
Complex Numbers, EXT2 N2 2011 HSC 4a
Let `a` and `b` be real numbers with `a != b`. Let `z = x + iy` be a complex number such that
`|\ z - a\ |^2 - |\ z - b\ |^2 = 1.`
- Prove that `x = (a + b)/2 + 1/(2 (b - a)).` (2 marks)
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- Hence, describe the locus of all complex numbers `z` such that `|\ z - a\ |^2 - |\ z - b\ |^2 = 1.` (1 mark)
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Proof, EXT2 P2 2011 HSC 3c
Use mathematical induction to prove that `(2n)! >= 2^n (n!)^2` for all positive integers `n`. (3 marks)
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Volumes, EXT2 2011 HSC 3b
The base of a solid is formed by the area bounded by `y = cos x` and `y = -cos x` for `0 <= x <= pi/2.`
Vertical cross-sections of the solid taken parallel to the `y`-axis are in the shape of isosceles triangles with the equal sides of length `1` unit as shown in the diagram.
Find the volume of the solid. (3 marks)
Functions, EXT1′ F1 2011 HSC 3a
- Draw a sketch of the graph
`quad y = sin\ pi/2 x` for `0 < x < 4.` (1 mark)
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- Find `lim_(x -> 0) x/(sin\ pi/2 x).` (1 mark)
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- Draw a sketch of the graph
`quad y = x/(sin\ pi/2 x)` for `0 < x < 4.` (2 marks) -
(Do NOT calculate the coordinates of any turning points.)
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Complex Numbers, EXT2 N2 2011 HSC 2d
- Use the binomial theorem to expand `(cos theta + i sin theta)^3.` (1 mark)
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- Use de Moivre’s theorem and your result from part (i) to prove that
`cos^3 theta = 1/4 cos 3 theta + 3/4 cos theta.` (3 marks)
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- Hence, or otherwise, find the smallest positive solution of
`4 cos^3 theta - 3 cos theta = 1.` (2 marks)
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Proof, EXT2 P2 2012 HSC 16b
- Show that `tan^(-1)\ x + tan^(-1)\ y = tan^(-1)((x + y)/(1 − xy))` for `|\ x\ | < 1` and `|\ y\ | < 1`. (1 mark)
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- Use mathematical induction to prove
`sum_(j = 1)^n\ tan^(-1)(1/(2j^2)) = tan^(-1)(n/(n + 1))` for all positive integers `n`. (3 marks)
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- Find `lim_(n → ∞) sum_(j = 1)^n\ tan^(-1)(1/(2j^2))`. (1 mark)
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Polynomials, EXT2 2012 HSC 15b
Let `P(z) = z^4 − 2kz^3 + 2k^2z^2 − 2kz + 1`, where `k` is real.
Let `α = x + iy`, where `x` and `y` are real.
Suppose that `α` and `iα` are zeros of `P(z)`, where `bar α ≠ iα`.
- Explain why `bar α` and `-i bar α` are zeros of `P(z)`. (1 mark)
- Show that `P(z) = z^2(z − k)^2 + (kz − 1)^2`. (1 mark)
- Hence show that if `P(z)` has a real zero then
- `P(z) = (z^2 + 1)(z+ 1)^2` or `P(z) = (z^2 + 1)(z − 1)^2.` (2 marks)
- `P(z) = (z^2 + 1)(z+ 1)^2` or `P(z) = (z^2 + 1)(z − 1)^2.` (2 marks)
- Show that all zeros of `P(z)` have modulus `1`. (2 marks)
- Show that `k = x − y`. (1 mark)
- Hence show that `-sqrt2 ≤ k ≤ sqrt2`. (2 marks)
Proof, EXT2 P1 2012 HSC 15a
- Prove that `sqrt(ab) ≤ (a + b)/2`, where `a ≥ 0` and `b ≥ 0`. (1 mark)
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- If `1 ≤ x ≤ y`, show that `x(y − x + 1) ≥ y`. (2 marks)
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- Let `n` and `j` be positive integers with `1 ≤ j ≤ n`.
Prove that `sqrtn ≤ sqrt(j(n − j + 1)) ≤ (n + 1)/2.` (2 marks)
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- For integers `n ≥ 1`, prove that
`(sqrtn)^n ≤ n! ≤ ((n + 1)/2)^n`. (1 mark)
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Harder Ext1 Topics, EXT2 2012 HSC 14d
The diagram shows points `A` and `B` on a circle. The tangents to the circle at `A` and `B` meet at the point `C`. The point `P` is on the circle inside `ΔABC`. The point `E` lies on `AB` so that `AB ⊥ EP`. The points `F` and `G` lie on `BC` and `AC` respectively so that `FP ⊥ BC` and `GP ⊥ AC`.
Copy or trace the diagram into your writing booklet.
- Show that `ΔAPG` and `ΔBPE` are similar. (2 marks)
- Show that `EP^2 = FP xx GP`. (2 marks)
Functions, EXT1′ F1 2012 HSC 14b
The diagram shows the graph `y = (x(2x − 3))/(x − 1)`. The line `l` is an asymptote.
- Use the above graph to draw a sketch of the graph
`y = (x − 1)/(x(2x − 3))`
indicating all asymptotes and all `x`- and `y`-intercepts. (2 marks)
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- Write `(x(2x − 3))/(x − 1)` in the form `mx + b + a/(x − 1)`. (1 mark)
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Conics, EXT2 2012 HSC 13c
Let `P` be a point on the hyperbola given parametrically by `x = a\ sec\ theta` and `y = b\ tan\ theta`, where `a` and `b` are positive. The foci of the hyperbola are `S(ae,0)` and `S′(–ae,0)` where `e` is the eccentricity. The point `Q` is on the `x`-axis so that `PQ` bisects `∠SPS′`.
- Show that `SP = a(e\ sec\ theta\ – 1)`. (1 mark)
- It is given that
- `S′P = a(e\ sec\ theta + 1),\ \ and\ \ (PS)/(QS) = (PS′)/(QS′)`.
- Using this, or otherwise, show that the `x`-coordinate of `Q` is
- `a/(sec\ theta)`. (2 marks)
- `a/(sec\ theta)`. (2 marks)
- The slope of the tangent to the hyperbola at `P` is
- `(b\ sec\ theta)/(a\ tan\ theta)`. (Do NOT prove this.)
- Show that the tangent at `P` is the line `PQ`. (1 mark)
Mechanics, EXT2 M1 2012 HSC 13a
An object on the surface of a liquid is released at time `t = 0` and immediately sinks. Let `x` be its displacement in metres in a downward direction from the surface at time `t` seconds.
The equation of motion is given by
`(dv)/(dt) = 10 − (v^2)/40`,
where `v` is the velocity of the object.
- Show that `v = (20(e^t − 1))/(e^t + 1)`. (4 marks)
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- Use `(dv)/(dt) = v (dv)/(dx)` to show that
`x = 20\ log_e(400/(400 − v^2))` (2 marks)
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- How far does the object sink in the first 4 seconds? (2 marks)
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Complex Numbers, EXT2 N2 2012 HSC 12d
On the Argand diagram the points `A_1` and `A_2` correspond to the distinct complex numbers `u_1` and `u_2` respectively. Let `P` be a point corresponding to a third complex number `z`.
Points `B_1` and `B_2` are positioned so that `ΔA_1PB_1` and `ΔA_2B_2P`, labelled in an anti-clockwise direction, are right-angled and isosceles with right angles at `A_1` and `A_2`, respectively. The complex numbers `w_1` and `w_2` correspond to `B_1` and `B_2`, respectively.
- Explain why `w_1 = u_1 + i(z − u_1)`. (1 mark)
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- Find the locus of the midpoint of `B_1B_2` as `P` varies. (2 marks)
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Conics, EXT2 2012 HSC 12b
The diagram shows the ellipse `(x^2)/(a^2) + (y^2)/(b^2) = 1` with `a > b`. The ellipse has focus `S` and eccentricity `e`. The tangent to the ellipse at `P(x_0, y_0)` meets the `x`-axis at `T`. The normal at `P` meets the `x`-axis at `N`.
- Show that the tangent to the ellipse at `P` is given by the equation
- `y − y_0 = -(b^2x_0)/(a^2y_0)(x − x_0)`. (2 marks)
- Show that the `x`-coordinate of `N` is `x_0e^2`. (2 marks)
- Show that `ON xx OT = OS^2` (2 marks)
Functions, EXT1′ F1 2012 HSC 11f
Sketch the following graphs, showing the `x`- and `y`-intercepts
- `y = |\ x\ |- 1` (1 mark)
- `y = x(|\ x\ | - 1)` (2 marks)
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Functions, EXT1′ F2 2013 HSC 15b
The polynomial `P(x) = ax^4 + bx^3 + cx^2 + e` has remainder `-3` when divided by `x - 1`. The polynomial has a double root at `x = -1.`
- Show that `4a + 2c = -9/2.` (2 marks)
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- Hence, or otherwise, find the slope of the tangent to the graph `y = P(x)` when `x = 1.` (1 mark)
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Harder Ext1 Topics, EXT2 2013 HSC 14d
A triangle has vertices `A, B` and `C`. The point `D` lies on the interval `AB` such that `AD = 3` and `DB = 5`. The point `E` lies on the interval `AC` such that `AE = 4`, `DE = 3` and `EC = 2`.
- Prove that `Delta ABC` and `Delta AED` are similar. (1 mark)
- Prove that `BCED` is a cyclic quadrilateral. (1 mark)
- Show that `CD = sqrt 21`. (2 marks)
- Find the exact value of the radius of the circle passing through the points `B, C, E and D`. (2 marks)
Calculus, EXT2 C1 2013 HSC 14a
Harder Ext1 Topics, EXT2 2013 HSC 13c
The points `A, B, C` and `D` lie on a circle of radius `r`, forming a cyclic quadrilateral. The side `AB` is a diameter of the circle. The point `E` is chosen on the diagonal `AC` so that `DE _|_ AC`. Let `alpha = /_DAC and beta = /_ACD.`
- Show that `AC = 2r sin (alpha + beta).` (2 marks)
- By considering `Delta ABD`, or otherwise, show that `AE = 2r cos alpha sin beta.` (2 marks)
- Hence, show that `sin (alpha + beta) = sin alpha cos beta + sin beta cos alpha.` (1 mark)
Functions, EXT1′ F1 2013 HSC 13b
Calculus, EXT2 C1 2013 HSC 13a
Let `I_n = int_0^1 (1 - x^2)^(n/2)\ dx`, where `n >= 0` is an integer.
- Show that
`I_n = n/(n + 1) I_(n-2)` for every integer `n>= 2.` (3 marks)
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- Evaluate `I_5.` (2 marks)
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Conics, EXT2 2013 HSC 12d
The points `P (cp, c/p)` and `Q (cq, c/q)`, where `|\ p\ | ≠ |\ q\ |`, lie on the rectangular hyperbola with equation `xy = c^2.`
The tangent to the hyperbola at `P` intersects the `x`-axis at `A` and the `y`-axis at `B`. Similarly, the tangent to the hyperbola at `Q` intersects the `x`-axis at `C` and the `y`- axis at `D`.
- Show that the equation of the tangent at `P` is `x + p^2 y = 2cp.` (2 marks)
- Show that `A, B and O` are on a circle with centre `P.` (2 marks)
- Prove that `BC` is parallel to `PQ.` (1 mark)
Volumes, EXT2 2013 HSC 12c
Complex Numbers, EXT2 N2 2013 HSC 11e
Sketch the region on the Argand diagram defined by `z^2 + bar z^2 <= 8.` (3 marks)
Calculus, EXT2 C1 2013 HSC 11d
Evaluate `int_0^1 x^3 sqrt(1 - x^2)\ dx.` (3 marks)
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Mechanics, EXT2 2014 HSC 15c
A toy aeroplane `P` of mass `m` is attached to a fixed point `O` by a string of length `l`. The string makes an angle `ø` with the horizontal. The aeroplane moves in uniform circular motion with velocity `v` in a circle of radius `r` in a horizontal plane.
The forces acting on the aeroplane are the gravitational force `mg`, the tension force `T` in the string and a vertical lifting force `kv^2`, where `k` is a positive constant.
- By resolving the forces on the aeroplane in the horizontal and the vertical directions, show that
`(sin\ ø)/(cos^2\ ø) = (lk)/m − (lg)/(v^2)`. (3 marks) - Part (i) implies that
`(sin\ ø)/(cos^2\ ø) < (lk)/m`. (Do NOT prove this.) - Use this to show that
- `sin\ ø < (sqrt(m^2 + 4l^2k^2) − m)/(2lk).` (2 marks)
- `sin\ ø < (sqrt(m^2 + 4l^2k^2) − m)/(2lk).` (2 marks)
- Show that
`(sin\ ø)/(cos^2\ ø)` is an increasing function of `ø` for `-pi/2 < ø < pi/2`. (2 marks) - Explain why `ø` increases as `v` increases. (1 mark)
Complex Numbers, EXT2 N2 2014 HSC 15b
- Using de Moivre’s theorem, or otherwise, show that for every positive integer `n`,
`(1 + i)^n + (1 − i)^n = 2(sqrt2)^n\ cos\ (npi)/4`. (2 marks)
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- Hence, or otherwise, show that for every positive integer `n` divisible by 4,
`((n),(0)) − ((n),(2)) + ((n),(4)) − ((n),(6)) + … + ((n),(n)) = (-1)^(n/4)(sqrt2)^n` (3 marks)
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Mechanics, EXT2 M1 2014 HSC 14c
A high speed train of mass `m` starts from rest and moves along a straight track. At time `t` hours, the distance travelled by the train from its starting point is `x` km, and its velocity is `v` km/h.
The train is driven by a constant force `F` in the forward direction. The resistive force in the opposite direction is `Kv^2`, where `K` is a positive constant. The terminal velocity of the train is 300 km/h.
- Show that the equation of motion for the train is
`m ddot x = F[1 − (v/300)^2]`. (2 marks)
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- Find, in terms of `F` and `m`, the time it takes the train to reach a velocity of 200 km/h. (4 marks)
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Volumes, EXT2 2014 HSC 13b
The base of a solid is the region bounded by `y = x^2`, `y = –x^2` and `x = 2`. Each cross-section perpendicular to the `x`-axis is a trapezium, as shown in the diagram. The trapezium has three equal sides and its base is twice the length of any one of the equal sides.
Find the volume of the solid. (4 marks)
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Calculus, EXT2 C1 2014 HSC 13a
Using the substitution `t = tan\ x/2`, or otherwise, evaluate
`int_(pi/3)^(pi/2) 1/(3sinx - 4cosx + 5)\ dx`. (3 marks)
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Calculus, EXT2 C1 2014 HSC 12d
Let `I_n = int_0^1 (x^(2n))/(x^2 + 1)\ dx`, where `n` is an integer and `n ≥ 0`.
- Show that `I_0 = pi/4`. (1 mark)
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- Show that
`I_n + I_(n − 1) = 1/(2n − 1)`. (2 marks)
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- Hence, or otherwise, find
`int_0^1 (x^4)/(x^2 + 1)\ dx`. (2 marks)
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Harder Ext1 Topics, EXT2 2014 HSC 12b
It can be shown that `4\ cos^3 theta - 3 cos theta = cos 3theta`. (Do NOT prove this.)
Assume that `x = 2cos theta` is a solution of `x^3 − 3x= sqrt3`.
- Show that
- `cos 3theta = sqrt3/2`. (1 mark)
- Hence, or otherwise, find the three real solutions of `x^3 - 3x = sqrt3`. (2 marks)
Functions, EXT1′ F1 2014 HSC 11d
Without the use of calculus, sketch the graph `y = x^2 - 1/(x^2)`, showing all intercepts. (2 marks)
Complex Numbers, EXT2 N2 2014 HSC 11c
Sketch the region in the Argand diagram where `|\ z\ | ≤ |\ z − 2\ |` and `−pi/4 ≤ text(arg)\ z ≤ pi/4`. (3 marks)
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