NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS-340/S02 3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN SECTION A

CHOOSE FOUR FRON SECTION B.

SECTION A

QUESTION 1

1.1 Given that 3 𝑥 = 4𝑦 , find the value of 𝑥⁄𝑦 correct to 3 significant figures. [5]

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1.2 Transpose for R2 in = + . [5]
𝑅 𝑅1 𝑅2 +𝑅3

1.3 a) Find the area swept out in 50 minutes by the minute hand of a large floral clock, if the
hand is 2 m long. [2]

d3 e2 f1/2
b) Simplify the following [3]
(d3/2 e f5/2 )3

1.4 Differentiate 𝑦 = 1⁄𝑥 from first principles. [5]

1−cos 𝑥
1.5 Prove that √ = cosec x – cot x [5]
1+cos 𝑥

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1.6 Evaluate ∫ ((𝑥 3 − 3𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 ))𝑑𝑥 [5]
0

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1.7 Using the binomial theorem, determine the expansion of (𝑝 − ) as far as the term
𝑝2

containing p9. [5]

1.8 Find the area of a triangle whose sides are 28 cm, 35 cm and 40 cm respectively. [5]

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SECTION B

QUESTION 2

a) i) Plot the graph of y = - x2 + 5x + 2 for values of x such that -2 ≤ x ≤ 7. [6]

ii) Determine the coordinates and nature of the turning point of the graph. [1]
b) By making use of the graph and drawing suitable straight lines, find the solutions of the
following equations:
i. 2+ 5x - x2 = 0 [2] ii. - x2 + 5x - 4 = 0 [3] iii. x2 = x + 3 [3]

QUESTION 3

The figure shown below is rotated about axis Y-Y through 2π radians. Use Pappus Theorem to
calculate the volume of the solid generated by the shape during the rotation. [15]

QUESTION 4

A new soft drink container is to be designed in the form of a closed cylinder, with a surface are of
400 cm2. Determine the dimensions of the container for maximum possible volume. [15]

QUESTION 5

a) For a moving body, S =3t3 – t2, where S is the distance travelled in meters, and t is time taken
in seconds. Find the velocity and acceleration of the body after 2 seconds. [7]

b) Solve the equation ax2 + bx + c = 0 by completing the square method [8]

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QUESTION 6

The figure below shows the front elevation of a frustum of a cone. Using the Prismoidal rule,

derive the formula for finding the volume of the cone in its simplest form. [15]

QUESTION 7

a) Showing all intercepts on the axes and the turning points on a sketch, indicate the areas

enclosed by y = x (x – 1) (x – 2) [7]

b) Find the areas enclosed by the curve and the x-axis. [8]

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