Mechanics, EXT2 2007 HSC 3d
A particle `P` of mass `m` undergoes uniform circular motion with angular velocity `omega` in a horizontal circle of radius `r` about `O`. It is acted on by the force due to gravity, `mg`, a force `F` directed at an angle `theta` above the horizontal and a force `N` which is perpendicular to `F`, as shown in the diagram.
- By resolving forces horizontally and vertically, show that
- `N = mg cos theta - m r omega^2 sin theta.` (3 marks)
- `N = mg cos theta - m r omega^2 sin theta.` (3 marks)
- For what values of `omega` is `N > 0?` (1 mark)
Volumes, EXT2 2007 HSC 3c
Functions, EXT1′ F2 2007 HSC 3b
The zeros of `x^3 - 5x + 3` are `alpha, beta` and `gamma.`
Find a cubic polynomial with integer coefficients whose zeros are `2 alpha, 2 beta` and `2 gamma.` (2 marks)
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Functions, EXT1′ F1 2007 HSC 3a
The diagram shows the graph of `y = f(x)`. The line `y = x` is an asymptote.
Draw separate one-third page sketches of the graphs of the following:
- `f(-x).` (1 mark)
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- `f(|\ x\ |).` (2 marks)
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- `f(x) - x.` (2 marks)
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Complex Numbers, EXT2 N2 2007 HSC 2d
The points `P,Q` and `R` on the Argand diagram represent the complex numbers `z_1, z_2` and `a` respectively.
The triangles `OPR` and `OQR` are equilateral with unit sides, so `|\ z_1\ | = |\ z_2\ | = |\ a\ | = 1.`
Let `omega = cos pi/3 + i sin pi/3.`
- Explain why `z_2 = omega a.` (1 mark)
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- Show that `z_1 z_2 = a^2.` (1 mark)
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- Show that `z_1` and `z_2` are the roots of `z^2 - az + a^2 = 0.` (2 marks)
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Complex Numbers, EXT2 N2 2007 HSC 2c
The point `P` on the Argand diagram represents the complex number `z`, where `z` satisfies
`1/z + 1/bar z = 1.`
Give a geometrical description of the locus of `P` as `z` varies. (3 marks)
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Calculus, EXT2 C1 2007 HSC 1e
It can be shown that
`2/(x^3 + x^2 + x + 1) = 1/(x + 1) - x/(x^2 + 1) + 1/(x^2 + 1).` (Do NOT prove this.)
Use this result to evaluate `int_(1/2)^2 2/(x^3 + x^2 + x + 1)\ dx.` (4 marks)
Calculus, EXT2 C1 2007 HSC 1d
Evaluate `int_0^(3/4) x/sqrt (1 - x)\ dx.` (4 marks)
Harder Ext1 Topics, EXT2 2015 HSC 10 MC
Consider the expansion of
`(1 + x + x^2 + … + x^n) (1 + 2x + 3x^2 + … + (n + 1) x^n).`
What is the coefficient of `x^n` when `n = 100?`
- `4950`
- `5050`
- `5151`
- `5253`
Complex Numbers, EXT2 N2 2015 HSC 9 MC
The complex number `z` satisfies `| z - 1 | = 1.`
What is the greatest distance that `z` can be from the point `i` on the Argand diagram?
- `1`
- `sqrt 5`
- `2 sqrt 2`
- `sqrt 2 + 1`
Complex Numbers, EXT2 N1 2014 HSC 8 MC
The Argand diagram shows the complex numbers `w`, `z` and `u`, where `w` lies in the first quadrant, `z` lies in the second quadrant and `u` lies on the negative real axis.
Which statement could be true?
- `u = zw` and `u = z + w`
- `u = zw` and `u = z − w`
- `z = uw` and `u = z + w`
- `z = uw` and `u = z − w`
Functions, EXT1′ F1 2013 HSC 9 MC
Mechanics, EXT2 2013 HSC 7 MC
The angular speed of a disc of radius `5` cm is `10` revolutions per minute.
What is the speed of a mark on the circumference of the disc?
- `50\ \ text(cm min)^-1`
- `1/2\ \ text(cm min)^-1`
- `100 pi\ \ text(cm min)^-1`
- `1/(4 pi)\ \ text(cm min)^-1`
Complex Numbers, EXT2 N2 2013 HSC 5 MC
Complex Numbers, EXT2 N1 2013 HSC 3 MC
Proof, EXT2 P2 2009 HSC 8a
- Using the substitution `t = tan\ theta/2`, or otherwise, show that
`qquad cot theta + 1/2 tan\ theta/2 = 1/2 cot\ theta/2.` (2 marks)
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- Use mathematical induction to prove that, for integers `n >= 1`,
`qquad sum_(r = 1)^n 1/2^(r - 1) tan x/2^r = 1/2^(n - 1) cot\ x/2^n - 2 cot x.` (3 marks)
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- Show that `lim_(n -> oo) sum_(r = 1)^n 1/2^(r - 1) tan\ x/2^r = 2/x - 2 cot x.` (2 marks)
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- Hence find the exact value of
-
`qquad tan\ pi/4 + 1/2 tan\ pi/8 + 1/4 tan\ pi/16 + ….` (2 marks)
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Complex Numbers, EXT2 N2 2009 HSC 7b
Let `z = cos theta + i sin theta.`
- Show that `z^n + z^-n = 2 cos n theta`, where `n` is a positive integer. (2 marks)
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- Let `m` be a positive integer. Show that
`(2 cos theta)^(2m) = 2 [cos 2 m theta + ((2m), (1)) cos (2m - 2) theta + ((2m), (2)) cos (2m - 4) theta`
`+ … + ((2m), (m - 1)) cos 2 theta] + ((2m), (m)).` (3 marks)
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- Hence, or otherwise, prove that
`int_0^(pi/2) cos^(2m) theta\ d theta = pi/(2^(2m + 1)) ((2m), (m))`
where `m` is a positive integer. (2 marks)
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Mechanics, EXT2 M1 2009 HSC 7a
A bungee jumper of height 2 m falls from a bridge which is 125 m above the surface of the water, as shown in the diagram. The jumper’s feet are tied to an elastic cord of length `L` m. The displacement of the jumper’s feet, measured downwards from the bridge, is `x` m.
The jumper’s fall can be examined in two stages. In the first stage of the fall, where `0 <= x <= L`, the jumper falls a distance of `L` m subject to air resistance, and the cord does not provide resistance to the motion. In the second stage of the fall, where `x > L`, the cord stretches and provides additional resistance to the downward motion.
- The equation of motion for the jumper in the first stage of the fall is
`ddot x = g - rv`
where `g` is the acceleration due to gravity, `r` is a positive constant, and `v` is the velocity of the jumper.
(1) Given that `x = 0` and `v = 0` initially, show that
`qquad x = g/r^2 ln (g/(g - rv)) - v/r.` (3 marks)
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(2) Given that `g = 9.8\ text(ms)^-2` and `r = 0.2\ text(s)^-1`, find the length, `L`, of the cord such that the jumper’s velocity is `30\ text(ms)^-1` when `x = L`. Give your answer to two significant figures. (1 mark)
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- In the second stage of the fall, where `x > L`, the displacement `x` is given by
`x = e^(-t/10)(29 sin t - 10 cos t) + 92`
where `t` is the time in seconds after the jumper’s feet pass `x = L`.
Determine whether or not the jumper’s head stays out of the water. (4 marks)
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Harder Ext1 Topics, EXT2 2009 HSC 6c
The diagram shows a circle of radius `r`, centred at the origin, `O`. The line `PQ` is tangent to the circle at `Q`, the line `PR` is horizontal, and `R` lies on the line `x = c`.
- Find the length of `PQ` in terms of `x, y and r.` (1 mark)
- The point `P` moves such that `PQ = PR`.
- Show that the equation of the locus of `P` is
- `y^2 = r^2 + c^2 - 2cx.` (2 marks)
- `y^2 = r^2 + c^2 - 2cx.` (2 marks)
- Find the focus, `S`, of the parabola in part (ii). (2 marks)
- Show that the difference between the length `PS` and the length `PQ` is independent of `x.` (2 marks)
Polynomials, EXT2 2009 HSC 6b
Let `P(x) = x^3 + qx^2 + qx + 1`, where `q` is real. One zero of `P(x)` is `-1`.
- Show that if `alpha` is a zero of `P(x)` then `1/alpha` is a zero of `P(x).` (1 mark)
- Suppose that `alpha` is a zero of `P(x)` and `alpha` is not real.
- (1) Show that `|\ alpha\ | = 1.` (2 marks)
- (2) Show that `text(Re)(alpha) = (1 - q)/2.` (2 marks)
Volumes, EXT2 2009 HSC 6a
The base of a solid is the region enclosed by the parabola `x =4 – y^2` and the `y`-axis. The top of the solid is formed by a plane inclined at `45^@` to the `xy`-plane. Each vertical cross-section of the solid parallel to the `y`-axis is a rectangle. A typical cross-section is shown shaded in the diagram.
Find the volume of the solid. (3 marks)
Harder Ext1 Topics, EXT2 2009 HSC 5c
Let `f(x) = (e^x - e^-x)/2 - x.`
- Show that `f″(x) > 0` for all `x > 0.` (2 marks)
- Hence, or otherwise, show that
- `f prime (x) > 0` for all `x > 0.` (2 marks)
- Hence, or otherwise, show that
- `(e^x - e^-x)/2 > x` for all `x > 0.` (1 mark)
Calculus, EXT2 C1 2009 HSC 5b
For each integer `n >= 0`, let
`I_n = int_0^1 x^(2n + 1) e^(x^2)\ dx.`
- Show that for `n >= 1,`
`I_n = e/2 - nI_(n-1).` (2 marks)
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- Hence, or otherwise, calculate `I_2.` (2 marks)
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Harder Ext1 Topics, EXT2 2009 HSC 5a
In the diagram `AB` is the diameter of the circle. The chords `AC` and `BD` intersect at `X`. The point `Y` lies on `AB` such that `XY` is perpendicular to `AB`. The point `K` is the intersection of `AD` produced and `YX` produced.
Copy or trace the diagram into your writing booklet.
- Show that `/_ AKY = /_ ABD.` (2 marks)
- Show that `CKDX` is a cyclic quadrilateral. (2 marks)
- Show that `B, C and K` are collinear. (2 marks)
Mechanics, EXT2 2009 HSC 4b
A light string is attached to the vertex of a smooth vertical cone. A particle `P` of mass `m` is attached to the string as shown in the diagram. The particle remains in contact with the cone and rotates with constant angular velocity `omega` on a circle of radius `r`. The string and the surface of the cone make an angle of `alpha` with the vertical, as shown.
The forces acting on the particle are the tension, `T`, in the string, the normal reaction, `N`, to the cone and the gravitational force `mg`.
- Resolve the forces on `P` in the horizontal and vertical directions. (2 marks)
- Show that `T = m (g cos alpha + r omega^2 sin alpha)` and find a similar expression for `N.` (2 marks)
- Show that if `T = N` then
- `omega^2 = g/r ((tan alpha - 1)/(tan alpha + 1)).` (2 marks)
- For which values of `alpha` can the particle rotate so that `T = N`? (1 mark)
Conics, EXT2 2009 HSC 4a
The ellipse `x^2/a^2 + y^2/b^2 = 1` has foci `S(ae, 0)` and `S prime (– ae, 0)` where `e` is the eccentricity, with corresponding directrices `x = a/e` and `x = -a/e`. The point `P(x_0, y_0)` is on the ellipse. The points where the horizontal line through `P` meets the directrices are `M` and `M prime`, as shown in the diagram.
- Show that the equation of the normal to the ellipse at the point `P` is
- `y - y_0 = (a^2y_0)/(b^2x_0) (x - x_0).` (2 marks)
- `y - y_0 = (a^2y_0)/(b^2x_0) (x - x_0).` (2 marks)
- The normal at `P` meets the `x`-axis at `N`. Show that `N` has coordinates `(e^2x_0, 0).` (2 marks)
- Using the focus-directrix definition of an ellipse, or otherwise, show that
- `(PS)/(PS prime) = (NS)/(NS prime).` (2 marks)
- `(PS)/(PS prime) = (NS)/(NS prime).` (2 marks)
- Let `alpha = /_ S prime PN` and `beta = /_ NPS.`
- By applying the sine rule to `Delta S prime PN` and to `Delta NPS`, show that `alpha = beta.` (2 marks)
Volumes, EXT2 2009 HSC 3d
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
-
`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)
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