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TAMPINES MERIDIAN JUNIOR COLLEGE

JC1 YEAR-END EXAMINATION

CANDIDATE
NAME

ClVICS
GROUP

H2 MATHEMATICS 97s8
5 October 2020
3 hours
Candidates answer on the Question Paper.

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1 (a) Given that ya =5+3x2y, find 9. in terms of "r and y. t4l

dx

I
(b) with respect to x,
Differentiate tan-t 2y =
non-trigonometric form.
G leaving your answer in

121

2 Byusingthesubstitution u=l+t3, frnd f', " ,. dr withoutusingacalculator. I6l

J (t+r';'
o

3 Functions f and g are defined by

f : x?+ x-2, ;reR, x 14,

x
g:i[H-. xeR, x<3.
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(i) Explain why the composite tunction fg exists. t21

(ii) Write down fg(x). t1l

(iii) State a sequence oftransformations that willtransformthe graph of y = fg(x) onto

the graph of y =.r. The dornain of fg need not be considered in this part of the

question. 12)

The range of the function h is the set of all real numbers. The function hfg is defined by

x
hfg:xHln --+ 6 xeR, x<3
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(iv) Find h in a similar form. l3l

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4 The curve C has equation y=*b, where k>2. It is given that C has only one
stationary point.

(i) Find 9. Hence find the coordinates of the stationary point in terms of /r. t4l
dx
(iD Sketch the graph of C, stating the equations of any asymptotes. coordinates of any

points of intersection with the axes and the coordinates of the stationary point. t3]
(iiD By adding a suitable graph on the same diagram in part (ii), find the range of values
of h, in terms of ft, where ft is a positive real constant and ft+ft such that

@4' *(;h)' ={o')'has at least one real root' t3l

g.r
5 (a) Find dr. 12)
(t + z"')'

x-1
(b) F'ind
I 7+ 4xz
dx. t3l

(c) Find I,(m,)' 4,. t4l

6 Do not use a calculator for this question.

2

(a) Given that y -sx+l, where x*-1, showthat

(x+r), {4*z(x+2\9=0.
\ '' dx' t 'dir
By further differentiation of this result, or otherwise, furd the Maclaurin series

of y, up to and including the term in x3. Leave the coefficients in exact form. t7l

(b) Using appropriate expansions from the List of Formulae (MF26), find the

expansion of (+-x)-lcos3x, up to and including the term in x3 Give the

coefficients as exact fractions in their simplest form. t5l

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7 The function f is detined by

f:xt+-ln(x-2), xeR, 2<x<3.

(i) Find f-t(x) and state the domain and range of f-'. t4l

(ii) Sketch onthe same diagramthe graphs of y=f (r), !=f-t (x) and y=f-'f (r),
giving the equations of any asymptotes and the exact coordinates of any points
where the curves cross the x- andy- axes. t6]

(iii) Explain why the x-coordinate of the point of intersection of the graph of y = f (r)
and y = f-'(r) satisfies the equation

x+ln(x-2) = 0,

and find the value of this x-coordinate. l2l

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8 The plane n contains the point ,,4 with coordinates (-2,t,+) and the line with equation

where )" is aparameter

'=[l].,,[ i]
(D Show that the cartesian equation of a is x + y +22 =7. l2l

Let L be the set of lines such that the equation of any line /, in I is given by

':l:::1.'[,.],] where p is a parameter and a is a real constant.

(ii) Verifu that the point .B with coordinates (6,-1,-4) lies on any line l, in L. tzl

-2c-2
The equation of a particular line /. in Z is given by r: I

p is a parameter and c is a real constant.

4c+2 l.'["],]
where It is given that l, is parallel to z.
(iii) Showthat c=-1. tll
(iv) Find the exact distance between I, rnd n. l2l
(v) Point F is the foot of perpendicular frorn 8(6,-1,4) to tt and point C is

on 1". Given that the area of triangle BCF is

JC units2, find possible position
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vectors of C. tsl

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9 A curve C has parametric equations x = cos20 and y= cosecd, where O ., ,;.

(D Show that 9= 1.or""'d. What can be said about 0 -> O? t3l

* "t
(iD Sketch C, stating the equation of the asymptote and coordinates of the point of
intersection with the axis. t3l

(iiD Find the equation of the normal to C at the po int where 0 =!. t3l
6

(iv) Show that the point(s) of intersection of the normal found in part (iii) and the

curve C satisfy the equation sin3 0+lsine-l=0. Hence using a non-calculator

4
method, show that this normal does not meet the curve again. t4]

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10 c111

Plastic
tid ycm .y cm

Area
removed to
insert a tap

Diagram 2:
Diagram l: Stainless steel cylindrical
Water dispenser with tap body and circular base
and plastic lid

A manufacturer designs a cylindrical water dispenser with a fixed volume, V cm3 where

V >1. The manufacturer decides to use stainless steel, with negligible thickness, for the

cylindrical body of the water dispenser of height y cm and the circular base of

radius r cm. Plastic, with negligible thickness, will be used instead for the circular lid of

radius r cln, as shown in Diagram 1. In order to insert a tap, an area of I cm2 of stainless

steel lvill be removed frorn the cylindrical body of the water dispenser. The total area of
stainless steel to be used for the cylindrical body and circular base of the water dispenser,

as shown in Diagram 2, is denotedby Acm'. The manufacturer wants the value of,4 to

be as small as possible.

(i) Show that A=n'*2V -7. 12)

r
(iD Using differentiation, find in terms of V and n, the minimum value of I , proving

that it is a minimum. Simpliff your answer. t4l

(iii) Sketchthe graph of ,4 as r varies, stating the coordinates of any turning point(s)

interms of V and n andthe equations of any asymptotes. t3]

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rcm

Plastic
,r'
lid

hcm

Diagram 3:
Filled water dispenser

It is given that the water dispenser, with the minimum value of I found in part (ii), is
completely filled with water. When the tap is turned on, the rate of decrease ofthe volume
_t
of water, W cm3 , in the water dispenser with respect to time / seconds is ye -' cm'/s.

(iv) Find the iate ofbhange of the height of water, h cm, in the w'ater dispenser I minute
after the tap is turned on, as shown in Diagram 3. Simplify yollr answer in terms

of V and x. t3l

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Question I
Level of Difficulty: Low
General Comments:
o Part (a) is generally well done. For part (b), quite a number of students are unable to
differentiate tan-l (Zy) witfr respect to x.
. Some students made unnecessary manipulations to the equations given and this has made
the equations more difficult to differentiate. Students need to analyse whether the given
equation is already easy to differentiate (using implicit differentiation) or require any
manipulation.
o For part (b), some students proceed to simplify the equations (which is not needed in the
question) and made mistakes related to algebraic manipulations.
o Quite a number of students tend to differentiate one side of the equation without
diftbrentiating the other side of the equation ,! - (rL
f..g.t+(zy)" Il
\ dr )= .,/l +x
rhisis

wrong as LHS no longer equal to RHS.

On,
I Techn ues of Differentiation
(a) la =5+3xzy
Differentiate wrt r, Reminder: a (s)=o
dx
qy'* =v'**y(zx)
"dx &
dy= 6ry Note: 1 (tr )=fr{r-)fr =4v'*
dx
dn 4y3 -3x2

(b) I
tan-t 2y = Differentiating tan-l (Zy) canbe done by chain
Jl +x
rule and implicit differentiation. There is no need to
Differentiate
3
rnanipulate the equation
x) 2

1 ._l
= (l+x) z, hence it can be differentiate by
$,$$ crij 1 ffi
b*s .1
dx chain rule. There is no need to multiply both sides
-^#i'
bV Ji +, as it will rnake the question more
.

dit'ficult.

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Question 2
Level of Difficulty: Low
General Comments:
o Most of the students know the idea of substitution and remember to change the limits.
. Very careless algebraic manipulation
o Room for improvement for the presentation

Oix
2 tion Substitution

u=7+t3 + 9=3r'
dt
When t=1. =u=2 The value 1 represents the value of'r,
When l=Q, ay=l since we are integrating wrt /.

f f
I (t + r')'
t'=
iJ, ( l+ t3 )
*(rt')dt"
Replace by " dtr"
2
I Lt-
a
J I
I u
3
directlv

I _1
f'+
) Jrll
a J
du

r" '-tt'
J-1 ,
du #:'u-&
=i[ u -l

-1
u -2
_La
t,
#:1"-ffi
=+[ --*-=
1 tl' I

u 2u' ),
I
1
-t+!2 )l

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Question 3
Level of Difficulty: Low
General Comments:
o Most students made an attempt at pafts (D-(iii)
o Some students could not state the condition for existence of a composite function
properly: either used the wrong functions or swapped range and domain

,On Iution
3 Functions & Transformation of
Check the domain! The range also depends
(i) R, = (-o,1] on the domain!
D, = (-m,4 f:xl->x-2, xelR,
Since R8-c D.. o ,xH-x , xe IR.,
(iD fe(r)= r[s(r)J
Note the square bracket.
Check that you do the
-f (;) replacement correctly.
Write intervals properly. " [4, -.o) " is
x. not acceptable.
J
(iii)
Most common mistake: Not writing
y=re(r) =i-z down the transformations precisely!
I
Note the words used: "stretch",
Replace x with 3x "parallel to the x/y-axis" , "translation",
I "in the negative/positive x/y-direction"
!: x-2
Replace x with x+2 Do not use your own words to
I
!=x
describe the transformations.

The transformations are the following.

Note that from the question, you
I
have to start the transformation
L Stretch by factor ;3 parallel to the x-axis.

2. Translation of 2 units in the negative x-direction. from the graph of y =!-2,

J
no11

the graph of y = v.
Some other Iist is non-exhaustive):

sitive y-direction.

a
to the x-axis/Stretch by factor 3 parallel to the y-axis.
\ J

of 6 units in the negative x-direction.

2. Stretch by factor j narallet to the x-axis/Stretch by factor 3 parallel to the y-axis

I
l. Stretch by factor iJ parallel to the x-axis.

2. Translation of 2 units in the positive y-direction.

1. Stretch by factor 3 parallel to the y-axis.

2. Translation of 6 units in the negative x-direction.

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(iv) We have

nre (r) = n [rg (r)]

*-2 tn[-rg(x)++]
= tn
[{.u)=,"I 3

+ h(x) = ln(-x+4)
Check that you manipulate the terms
correctly.
Since Rn = l!R, this implies that D,, = (-"o, 4).

h in similar form is
Hence, the function
h:xr+ln(-x+4), xe1R, x<4.
Please check the graph of
Question asked for similar Y=h (r). There is a vertical
form so must write in the
correct form with rule and asymptote at x= 4 it is not
so
domain. possible for Dn = (-"o, 3].

Alternatively:
Wewanttofind t (r).Hence,weneedtoreplace fg(x) in ttg(r)=n[fe(r)l with x. Part
(iii) shows a sequence of transformations that transforms the curve with the equation
I = fS (x) on to the curve with equation ! = x. So we will apply the same transformations
to the curve Jp = tlfg (r) (in terms of replacements).
x
y: hfg(r)= ln --+6
a
J
Learning point: The
Replace x with 3.r transformations invo lving only
I x-values in part (iii) can be
/:ln ( +*u)=h(-x+6) used to replace fg(r) with x.

Replace x with x+2

I x+4\= h(r)
! =ln [-(,*2)+o] = tn

Since Dn = (-oo,4).

form is
xelR, x<4.

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Alternatively:
y =re(*)
Note that you have to replace x
v- 1 wittr (fg)-' ("r) to obtain f,(r) .
J

[(rsI' (,)] =h(

x =3(y +2) hrs fs)[(fs)-'(,)]
(re)-'(r) =3(x+2) =h[ (rsXfs)-'(,)]
r,re(,)=r(-;.u) -h( x)

r] Also note that (fg)-'nrg(r) + h(x).

[(ref' (,)] =
r
r,rg
[-rP.
h(x)=,"[-tr.r]
=h(-x-2+6)
= tn(4-x)
Hence, the function h in similar form is
h:xt-+ ln(-x+4), xe1R, x <4.

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Question 4
Level of Difficulty: Medium
General Comments: For part (i), a handful of students used the Quotient Rule wrongly. Sorne did
not put a negative sign in front of '2' when bringing the power '-l' down.
For part (ii), generally well done, except that some students used t = 2 when sketching the graph.
Some labelled the vertical asymptotes BS y = ft instead of x = k.
For part (iii), most students were not able to convert the given equation to that of an ellipse.
Those who managed to get the equation of ellipse, did not draw the ellipse on the graph in part
(ii) correctly.

S;l'.*ian
On
4 Curve Sketch
(i) 2
f -
x'-k'.,
1

Note: fr is a constan, ,o
f (f')=
O.
9*= -'(*' -t")-' (zx)
dy_ 4x
d.r (*, -t r\'
At stationary point, = O.
f
4*
- ==o=-r=o
(*'-,r')'
')
Wlren x=0, y =-i

coordinates of stationary point is ,,-i)

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v

I
I
I
I
2
I
I
v x'-k-
il
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I

x
a1y
x' y'
--'='r...:
I r

--l I
(r,-# I
k' h'
I
I
I
I
t
Note: The asymptote
Note: Do
not use
y = 0 needs to be
k =2when stated.
sketching
the graph. x= X:k
Given in the
question,
k>_2.

(iiD 2

(t,*)'+
Gh) =(kh)'
Note: Equation of ellipse is of the
(nx)'+(fi)' =(rrrr)' (r- o)' =--1
form . (y -b)'
(t *)' , (yk)' _(kh)' kz h2

Gt Q,t-@f
#.#='
S centered at (0, with semi-major horizontal axis ft and semi-
O)

*B in part (ii)
grS1
3

\
one realsolution when h>1
k'

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Question 5
Level of Difficulty: Low
General Comments:
o For question 5(a) and 5(b), majority of the students can solve them successfully.
r For question 5(c), most students can handle the questions with ease except for some minor
algebraic mistakes.

On
5 n Techn ues
(a) et
Recall the formula: For z e R, n * -1,
I (r.rcf dn
[fQ)]].' * c
Jr'(r) [r(r)]' c, -
=I "'(t+ 2"')-' d*
Let f (x)
=l+2e*
=f,! ,o(r*2"'p f '(x)=2s'
-z n=-3
I ( l+2e' )
*C, CelR
2 -2

=-i(t +2e')'+c
I
+C
+(t+ze')' Using MF26
f(x)
Jrt la,
(b) x-l
I l+ 4xz
dx.
i I .
tan-t'
x 1 x+o a [;]
dr
I l+ 4x2 1+ 4xz

x
dr- Golelerr Rule:
I 1+4x' When x is replaced by a linear form
(p*+ U), we <Jivide by coefficient of x.
s d-r
\ I 2x )'

8
1+ 4x'
) ' (zx)+c, ceR ['.',*+x' > o]

For this case,.r has been replaced

by 2x, remember to divide by 2.

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(c)
I,(* *)' d*
2

=(,"r)'(t) I ,(,",)(+)[ x2 d-r

=(,rr)'[*) I x(tn.r) ax

1
x
=(,rr)'[r) (ln x)
2 r (+)[+),,]
Please be careful with the sign

=(,rr)'(T) - (hr x)
x'
2 il .* when removing the bracket.

Add the " +C" after all

x2 x2
=t,"rl'[]) -(tn "r) 2
*C, CelR. integrations are completed
). 4

o*${

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Question 6
Level of Difficulty: Medium
General Comments:
This question is pretty well attempted. Most students generally have the basic idea of Maclaurin
series. Students are reminded to follow the instructions given in the question, and be clear of when
to use differentiation and when to use standard series.
On Solutiolr
6 Maclaurin Series
(a) 1
2
-y=et =ln 'y=-x+l
Differentiate with respect to x :

I dY 2 Always simplify before further

=-
y dx (x+l)'=+(x+r)'*
--zy
differentiation.
Differentiate with respect to x :

2(x+r)ff+(,+ ,)'y;=-2*
For shown questions, please
(x+r)'
ff*p,*o)* =o show suffrcient workings.

(x+r)' (Shown)
#.zQ+z)ff=o
Differentiate rvith respect to x :

z@ +r)ff+ (x +,)'
# + 1z;fl + z(x + r)# =o Use the shown
result tbr further
, dty d'y differentiation.
(x+1) +(ax+ 6) t2 +29: o
dr' GX dn

When x=O,y =e',

dy
- -2e', dx"
q4:s"'.9 = -44e2
dx
'dr'
IVlaclaurin series for y is

v=e2 -zezx+L"'*'-44
'2!3! *...
"'*'
="'(, -z**+r'ffi^
(b) 4 Remember the power when factorising.
a
,c
(+-,)-' =
[-('-;)]-'
= o-' (, -;)'
N_ -[j') -r (-2) ( r )' -t (-z)(-r) I
(t*)'
4
1 T...........................................,_t T-
zt [4) 3l [+.)')[ 2t

=i( wL** L*' +-t ,)( 1

9
x2 Replace all the v in the expansion
416 64 2

-;[ I --x-
| 9 ? +-I
9 t +-x--x- I
x 2 +- x'
or(t+.r)" o, -i'.
248 16 64
t7l x2
7l
xJ
=;( I* --r--
416 64 Be careful with the signs
1 I 71 2 7l
x3
during expansion.
-+
4 -x--x
16 64 256

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Question 7
Level of Diffi culty: Medium
General Comments:
o For question 7(a), majority of the students can do well.
o For question 7(b), some students did not indicate the asymptotes on the graphs and could
not draw the graph of y =f -tf (x) with the correct domain.
o For question 7(c), some students used an algebraic method to solve the given equation.
This is not needed.

7 Functions
(i) LetY=-ln(x-2) Make .r the subject
x-2=e-Y
Use a GC to sketch the graph
x=e-l +
of f and find its range
f-'(r) =e-' +2
Dr-, =Rr: [0,.o ) Use the Correct Notation
Rr-, = o, =(Z,l)
(ii)
Domain of frf follows the
v
Note the domain of f
domain f-tf (r)=x Thusdraw y=;s
when ( 3,3
(0,:) I
I
Do not use dotted line here!
sketching y=
each graph x
)) !=2
I
v:f(r)
x
o (r,o)
Both graphs must satisfy
vertical and horizontal
line tests and approach
2
the asymptote

of y=f (x) and !=f-t (x) also lies on the line

the graphs
the x-coordinate also satisfy the equation of
x
= ln ( x 2) =x9x*ln (x-z)= 0
Explain and show that
Using GC, x=2.7 (: the equation is satisfied

ilotl tlotl ilott

l\YrE(-ln(X-2) I
hY2EX
l\f 3=-1
l\Y{*
Ys;
fl\'Ys=
Yr=
Ye*
Yg*

Sketch both graphs and

find the x --coordinate of
their intersection

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Question 8
Level of Difficulty:
General Comments: High
Parts (i) to (iii) are quite well-attempted. However, presentation needs to be irnproved for clarify
for these three parts. In particular, for (ii), students need to be more careful to not make algebraic
mistake and conclude their work.
Part (iv) is poorly attempted. Many students use the incorrect formula (cross product) or apply the
formula to the wrong vectors/unit vector. Some students found the foot of perpendicular before
finding the shortest distance" which is not necessary.
Part (v) is difficult to most candidates, as many did not relate back to previous parts, especially
(iv).

.:,.,O

8 Vectors
(i) 1

a Use 2 points on the plane to find a

B[;] l]
1
vector parallel to the plane
1

j,l{il Take the cross product of 2 vectors that

are parallel to the plane
[i
=3+4=7
'.[i]=8[|
[i]
cartesian equation of t x* y -l2z =7
:

(ii) -2a-2 -4- a

f= 1 1 , pcR
4a+2].,[ 2a+3
Key idea:
-2a-2 4-a To show that point B lies on any line
I I in I, show that it satisfies the
, P€IR
equation of all the lines inI (i.e. it is
Ij] _La
4a+2 1.,I independent ofa).
6

-l

-a
=p 1

-6-4a 2a+3
-4-a 8+2a
When F: -2,-2 t -2 Need to show that lt = -2 is consistent

2a+3 l:[ -6-4a for all3 components.

Point.B lies on any line l, in L. (verified)

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Alternatively,
-2a-2 -4-a
I +lt 1 ,l€R
B
6= -2a-2+
4a+2
p(-4- a) -(1)
2a+3 Need to show that p = -2 is consistent
for all 3 components. Substitute to
check.
-1=l* p -(2)
-4 = 4a+2+ p(2a+3) -(3)
From (2), p=-2
Sub -2 to (l):
7.r =
RHS = 1a -2 +(1)(-q - 4a -2 +8 +2a= 6 = LHS
"\ =
Sub P=-2 to (3):
RHS = 4a +2 +(-z)(za+3) = 4a +2 - 4a - 6: -4 : LHS

Since p = -2 satisfies equations (l), (2) and (3), point B lies on any line l. in L.

Alternatively,
To ensure all lines pass through a same point,

-2a-2+ p(-q- "), is independent of a.

:. -2a -2 + 1t(-+ - o) = 1a - 2 - 4 trt - pa
- -2-4p-2a- pa
- -2-4p+(-2- p)a
.'. Since -2a-2+p(-a-a) isindependent of a >-2-lr=O
F=-2
Substitute p = I into the line,

-2a-2 -4- a
f= 1 I
4o +2 ].'''I 2a+3
-2a-2+8+2a
I

od'f

.'. Point,B lies on any line /, inZ. (verified)

lt = -2 satisfy all 3 equations. Thus Point .B lies on any line l" in L. (verified)

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(iiD Since /" isparallelto zr,

1 -4- c
Line is parallel to plane, hence
I -0
lI
1
direction vector of line is perpendicular
2 2c+3 to the normal of the plane.
-4-c+l+4c+6=0
3c+3=0
^-_1
o- I

(iv)
Key idea:
Distance between a line and a plane can be
found by finding the distance from any
point on the line to the plane.

Since /, contains B(6,-1,-4),

AB = OB -OA
-2
I ,4 lies on the plane and B lies on the

[i][ 4
line (shown in (ii)).

Ii] 8 I
_La a I
-8 2 Use length ofprojection onto the
Distance between l, and tr: 2 unit normal vector of the plane to
+12 +22
find the shortest distance.
10
r;
{o
sJ6 Question asks for exact value
a
unrts
J
(v)
-
Relate back to previous
BCI: J66 parts to see that triangle
4
BCF is a right-angled
sJ6 J66
;I J l:nel 4

3J
l;el:
I I
1

l0

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Sub-Method 1a:
C lies on /". therefore
_Ja
0 -6-3p -3
OC I +lt 1 for some p e R, ;.Ee = 2+p =Qt+z) 1

-2 I 2+p I

:JiT Factorise your vectors to make

l0 calculations much easier.
l''."[j]
:JiT p+2
l@ .,,'l[j]l l0
may be negative, hence
when you factorise it out
lp*Zl
from the modulus.
J
l@*z)l 10

u+2=-1 o, 1
'1010
Lt=--
23 t7
'1010
(os\ ( 51
oe =LI-,r l o. ll -7
'o [-or.,I 'o I -37
Sub-Method 1b:
-J
ae isparallel to /", .'. aC = p I
1

-:)
rl ilrt
l0
,)

+ BC

-rl -3
-t,l.a 'l [1] *[
or
I ro t)
I

-4) I
51 69
I I
-7 or -13
l0 l0
-3 7 -43

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Method 2:

Area of tria ngteBCF =

il*>( Eel=+
C lies on /", therefore

ro.)
=llr)-1
rr) ror some 7r e R' '"
( -6-3tt
= 2+ lt =(p+2)
_Ja

"' I .J [ 2+p I

From (iv), BF =+ G 1
Vector is magnitude x direction

[i];[i] Magnitude t,
f .

J66
ue,. I
)1ar" 4 I
Direction is a unit vector I

F[i]",,.,,[ i]l
* Do you know why direction
I
G 2

of BF

- l(-r)l is not -
I
1 ?

1to.4ll -;ll=+ T6 2
l(4il
J Imagine how tedious it is if you do not
lp*zl 10 factorise your vectors to simplify your

'u+2=-1 1 workings.
10or 10
ll=--
23or 17
'1010 --
69 51
I I
OC =L
10
-13 or
I0
-7
-43 -37
*{\

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Question 9
Level of Difficulty: Medium
General Comments:
Overall, this question is poorly atternpted. Q9(i) is generally well done. Students are reminded to
use the showrr result to move forward instead of skipping the entire question if they cannot reach
the shown result in part (i). 9(iii) is generally well done. Except that some students did not
substitute value of d when finding gradient of the normal. Part (iv) last part is badly done. Most
students have no ideas on how to solve a cubic equation without using a calculator.

On Solution:
9 and Normal
(i) x = cos20 y = cosec9

I d'
= -2sin20
d0
= -.or. co coto
d0

dy - cosec d cot d
dJr -2sin20
I cosd
sin d sin d
4sin0 cos0
cos d I
sin'0 4sin dcos0
I
=T"in'o
1

- acosec'd
4
(shown)

Alternative Method:
x = cos20 ! = cosec? = (sin g)-'
dr
---
= -2sin20 9 = -(.in d)-2 cosd
d0 d0\,,
dy
dx

co S 0 I
, x-
sIn 0 4sindcosI
I
4sin3 0

= !"or."'d (shown)
4
Since 0+0*sin6+0,
As d-+0,9-+oo. 1.ou..,, -+
4 =
-l-
4sin'd
cc.

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(ii)
llotl tl.tl P1.t3 IN00l.l
l\X rr Ecos (2T ) Tnin=6
YrrEffi Tnax=t,57O7i$327
Tstep=G. 134899€9389957
l\X zr =l Xmrn= -0.07575758
Y2r= Xnax=4.92424242
l\X 3r = XscI=1
Y3r =
Ymin= -0.79266293
l\X+r = Ynax=4,2O73L?O7
Y+r =
Yscl=1

When x=0,cos20=0:) e=i

>-- Finding y-intercept
When t =X,r=cosect=Ji

v
x = ct>s20
-'l = cosecd
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
(o,Jr) I

(- r, I
I

o x a -+o=0*+*.
d.r
I
I
I
0->O=r=cos20-+l
I
I
I
I
Sox=lisa
6 x=l vertical asymptote.
q

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(iiD
At 0 =!.
6'
dvl
- - -cosec- (;)=; ,. 1

dr4
H
Gradientof normal at 0=I i, -!
62
At 0=!.
6'
, = *tr[;)
1

2
( zr\ I
,=.or..[o)= T 2

Equation of normal 6 g =! is

y-z=-i?-;)
, = -.Lr*l *2
"24
t9
v=--x*-
"24
(iv) For the normal to meet the curve again,
Strbstitute r=cos 20 and !=cosecl into y =-lr*Z
cosecd = -1(.o. z0\+2
2t'4
I
sing--lrt-z.ir,'e\*2
2\ t 4
I I . a^
+-9
sind 2
-=--+St1'd
t=!
)

Since d=-
^IL
lSOll€ point where normal cuts curve, sin ' I =] i, u ,oot
6 62
of the equation.

By long division, sing- I

2
sinz 0 +lsinl
2
+2 -0

For normal to meet the curve again, sin' 0 +- sin9

1
+2=0
2

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Method 1:

Since sind>0 for 0<e<L, sin'0+lsinl+2>O

22
,2
Thus. sin2 d+lsin9+2 = 0 has no real roots.

Method 2:
sin2 d+1sin9+2
2

=(,in t.i) (i)' +2

=(,in t.i) *f1, o
16
I
Thus.'2sin2 0 +1sin0 +2 =0 has no real roots.

Method 3:

Discriminant :(;)' -4(rX2)

31
<0
4
1

Thus.,2
sin2 d+lsin0+2 = 0 has no real roots.

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Question 10
Level of Difficulty: Mediurn
General Comments:
r Part (i) was generally done well.
. Man! students did not give the simplified answers for (ii) and (iv).
o For part (iv), students used I/and W ir*erchangeably. They need to be more aware of
which are the constants and variables.
Qn Solution
10 ns of Differentiation
(i) Y =nr?!
't/
-t/- 1 0)
nLr'
A=nrz +Znry-l (2)

Substitute (l) into (2),

lmportant:
A = 7tr2 .Z"r( \\-t Since this is a 'show' question, please present
\fir ) all working clearly without skipping any steps.
A=nrz *'!-t
r
(iD
dA 2V Note: Zis a constant
zfir-
dr
-= -r-
When
ff=o,2nr=
2V
r-a- =r3-L=,=E - (:)^
d2 A 4V
2x *-----
d12 r
-=
V dzA^4V^4V
When r = 3l-
!,,' dr' (,8\ -
r* t
-
rR t
6r >0
--LILT--L)L--

[!,J l:)
Therefore, I ,=E
A

I
L
TE

7E

#) +2V -1
L
fi
3t/
=-_ 1

t#) As required by the question, you need to simplify

the expression for minimum value of-1.
=t(rr'n)% -r
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(iii)
A Label the axes clearly.
Include the equation of asymptote and
minimumpoint

The coordinates of the minimum

L \y3 ,3( Vzn )%_ I point must be in terms of n and V
Ir ) TT

r
r=0
(iv) W cm3 is the volume of water in the water dispenser and h cm is the height of water,
Note: Z, A, y and r are all fixed constants as the water
dw dispenser considered is the one with minimvm A.
Given:
dt
=-r"-# W ,the amount of water contained in the water dispenser,
and h, the height of the water level are variables.
W =firzh

when.4 isminimum, r =#, y=+= ,+=E

"[{;J
Therefore,
' E) tt >w =(v,n)N
*="lX*) \
r,

dw
=furn\%
dh\./
dh dh
_--Y-
dw
dt dw dt

:w" I
-ye
-a

Final anslver must be simplified and must be in

terms of V and r only.
CI{tr
I s,
Therefore, let r =
60 E*0, = ff
60

L ,E e l/ 60

dlt 7l "-"[,ET 1n e v
cm/s
dt (r'n
(rr
2
7t
@ry
60
n
O!
dt= " o
Note: Ifstudentobtained cm./s, must conclude that the rate of change of height
(nrr)r,
of water is decreas

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