Australian International School, Dhaka

Formative Assessment 1 (Term 4)

Mathematics Application and Interpretation
Topics (Differential calculus) Paper 1
Session (2020–21)
Paper 1 Mark 45

1. A ball is thrown from the top of a cliff. The path of the ball may be modelled by the
equation y=−0.05 x 2 +1.5 x+ 82 (x >0), where x is the horizontal distance from the foot
of the cliff and y is the height above the foot of the cliff.
dy
(a) Find an expression for (2 marks)
dx

dy
Ans:- =−0.1 x+1.5
dx

b. Hence find the maximum height reached by the ball. (3 marks)

dy
Ans: - To find maximum, we need =0
dx
Therefore, −0.1 x+ 1.5=0
1.5
x=
0.1
x=15
Now, substitute the value of x in equation y , we get
2
y=−0.05× ( 15 ) +1.5 (15 )+ 82
y=93.25

c. Justify that the height you found in part (b) is a maximum point. (3 marks)

dy
Ans: - Let, x=14.5 and x=15.5 to evaluate
dx
dy
When x=14.5 , =−0.1 ×14.5+1.5=0.05
dx
dy
When x=15.5 , =−0.1 ×15.5+1.5=−0.05
dx
Sign goes from positive to negative, y=93.25 is the maximum point

(Total marks 8)
2. The following table shows the temperature (T ) in a town, measured hours (h ) after midnight.

It is suggested that T and h are connected by the relationshipT =a h 2+ bh+ c , where a , b and c
are constants.
(a) Determine the values of a , b and c . (4 marks)

Ans: - substitute these point on the graph we get

By using GDC calculator, we the curve is

And the quadratic equation is T =−0.0534 h2+ 1.0928 h+ 7.4818

So, a=−0.0534 , b=1.0928 and c=7.4818
 dT
(b) Find an expression for . (2 marks)
dh

dT
Ans: - =−0.107 h+1.09
dh

dT
(c) Use your expression for to determine at what time during the day the
dh
temperature is at its highest. (2 marks)

dh
Ans: - For the case of highest, =0
dT
−0.107 h+1.09=0
1.09
h=
0.107
h=10.2
(d) Referring to your answer to part (c), suggest one reason why a quadratic model
may not be accurate in this instance. (1 mark)

Ans: - The maximum temperature usually occurs after midday, whereas this is only 10
hours after midnight.

(Total marks 9)
3. Using your GDC, find the stationary points on the curve
y=2 x 4 +0.2 x 3−8 x 2+ 5 x +3 , giving each coordinate to 3 sf. (6 marks)

Ans: - The graph of these function

From GDC calculator, we find three turning points

(−1.59 , 13.2 ), (0.336 , 3.81) and (1.17 , 1.97)
 (Total marks 6)
3 2
2x 7x
4. A curve is given by the equation y= − +2 x+5
3 2
(a) Determine the coordinates on the curve where the gradient is -3. You must show all
your working, and give your answers as exact fractions. (6 marks)

3 2
2x 7x
Ans:- y= − +2 x+5
3 2
dy 2
=2 x −7 x +2
dx
Since the gradient is −3
dy
So, =−3
dx
2
2 x −7 x+2=−3
2
2 x −7 x+5=0
2
2 x −2 x−5 x +5=0
2 x ( x−1 )−5 ( x−1 ) =0
( x−1 ) ( 2 x−5 )=0

5
Therefore, x=1 or x=
2
2 7
When x=1 , y= − +2+5
3 2
25
y=
6
So, the point is 1 , (
25
6 )
5 −35
When x= , y=
2 24
So, the point is
5 35
,−
2 24 ( )
(b) Find the range of values of x for which the curve is decreasing. (2 marks)

Ans: - By using GDC calculator the as follows: -

 The range of x of the curve 0.314< x<3.186

(Total marks 8)
4
x
5 Find the equation of the normal to the curve y=2− at the point where x=1. (7 marks)
2

3
dy 4x
Ans: - The gradient of the curve, =0−
dx 2
dy 3
Or, =−2 x
dx
When x=1, the gradient of the curve = −2 ( 1 )3 or m=−2
Therefor the normal of the curve at x=1 is raciprocal negative of −2,

1
i.e. the gradient of the normal ¿
2

When x=1 then y=2−

(1 ) 4
2
1 3
=2− =
2 2 ( 32 )
so, the point is 1 ,

3 1
Therefore the equation of the normal, y− = ( x−1)
2 2
1 1 3
y= x− +
2 2 2
1
y= x +1
2

(Total marks 7)

6. The gradient of the tangent to the function with equation y=a x2 +bx +3 at the point (2,
-1) is 8. Find the value of a and the value ofb . (7 marks)
Ans: - At point (2 ,−1) i.e.
a ( 2 )2 +b ( 2 ) +3=−1
4 a+2 b=−4 ………….. (1)
2 a+b=−2 [dividing this equation by 2]

dy
Now, =2 ax+ b
dx
8=2 a ×2+b
4 a+b=8 …………..(2)
We substitute equation (2) from equation (1) we get
4 a+2 b=−4
4 a+b=8
---------------------------
b=−12

Substitute the value in equation (1) we get

2 a−12=−2 ⟹ 2 a=10 ∴ a=5
2
So the equation is, y=5 x −12 x+ 3

(Total marks 7)