Additional Mathematics Project Work 2020

ADDITIONAL MATHEMATICS PROJECT WORK 2020

The diagram below shows the gate of agallery. A concrete structure is built at the upper part of
the gate and the words “PAMERAN STEM”iswritten on it.

1m

4m
3.5 m

5m

The top of the concrete structure is flat whereas the bottom is parabolic in shape. The concrete
structure is supported by two vertical pillars in shape of semi cylinder at both ends. The distance
between the two pillars is 5metres andthe height of the pillar is 4metres. The height of the
concrete structure is 1 metre.

(a) The parabolic shapeof the concrete structure can be represented by various functions
depending on the point of reference. Based on different points of reference, obtain at
least three different functions which can be used to represent the curve of this concrete
structure.

(b) The front surface of this concrete structure will be painted before the words “PAMERAN
STEM” is written on it. Find the area to be painted.

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FURTHER EXPLORATION

(a) You are given four different shapes of concrete structures as shown in the diagrams
below. Allthe structures have the same thickness of 45 cm and are symmetrical.

45 cm

STRUCTURE 1 STRUCTURE 2

1m 2m

STRUCTURE 3 STRUCTURE 4

(i) Given that the cost to construct 1m3 of concrete is RM950.00, calculate the cost for
each of the structures above.

(ii) As the president of the STEM Club, you are given the opportunity to decide on the
shape of the gate to be constructed. Which shape would you choose? Explain and
elaborate on your reasons for choosing the shape.

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(b) For the diagram below, the value of k increases with a common difference of 0.2m.

km

(i) Complete the Table1.

Area to be painted(m2)
k (m)
(correct to2 decimal places)
0
0.2

Table 1
.
(ii) Based on the values obtained in Table 1, state the pattern of the area to be
painted.

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(c) (i) Form a general equation for the area of the concrete structure to be painted in terms
of k.

(ii) Predict the shape of the concrete structure when the value of k approaches to 5 m.
Hence, find the area of the concrete at the instant.

REFLECTION

While you were conducting the project, what have you learnt? What moral values did you
practise? Represent your opinions or feelings creatively through usage of symbols, illustrations,
drawings or even in a song.

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