Integration Questions
Integration Questions
Questions
EXN.1.AHL.TZ0.11
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A function 𝑓 is defined by 𝑓𝑥 = , 𝑥 ∈ ℝ.
𝑥2 + 2
The region 𝑅 is bounded by the curve 𝑦 = 𝑓𝑥, the 𝑥-axis and the lines 𝑥 = 0 and 𝑥 = √6 . et 𝐴 be the area of 𝑅. L
The line 𝑥 = 𝑘 divides 𝑅 into two regions of equal area.
Sketch the curve 𝑦 = 𝑓𝑥, clearly indicating any asymptotes with their equations and stating the coordinates of any points of
intersection with the axes.
[4]
19N.1.AHL.TZ0.H_7
a.
2
Write 2𝑥 − 𝑥2 in the form 𝑎 ( 𝑥 − ℎ ) + 𝑘, where 𝑎, ℎ, 𝑘 ∈ 𝑅.
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EXM.3.AHL.TZ0.3
This question will investigate methods for finding definite integrals of powers of trigonometrical functions.
𝜋
Let 𝐼𝑛 = ∫0 sin𝑛𝑥𝑑𝑥,𝑛 ∈ 𝑁.
2
Let 𝐽𝑛 = ∫0 cos𝑛𝑥𝑑𝑥,𝑛 ∈ 𝑁 .
2
Let 𝑇𝑛 = ∫0 tan𝑛𝑥𝑑𝑥,𝑛 ∈ 𝑁.
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b.ii. Explain where the condition 𝑛 ⩾ 2 was used in your proof. [1]
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g.i. Use the fact that tan2 𝑥 = sec2 𝑥 − 1 to show that 𝑇𝑛 = − 𝑇𝑛 − 2 ,𝑛 ⩾ 2. [3]
𝑛−1
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g.ii. Explain where the condition 𝑛 ⩾ 2 was used in your proof. [1]
17N.2.AHL.TZ0.H_8
17M.1.AHL.TZ2.H_6
a.
𝜋
1 4
1
Using the substitution 𝑥 = tan𝜃 show that ∫ 2 + 1)2
d𝑥 = ∫ cos2 𝜃d𝜃.
0 ( 𝑥 0
[4]
19M.1.AHL.TZ2.H_4
3
Using the substitution 𝑢 = sin𝑥, find ∫ cossin𝑥
𝑥d𝑥
.
√
18M.1.AHL.TZ2.H_8
a.
1
d𝑥
Use the substitution 𝑢 = 𝑥 2 to find ∫ 3 1 .
𝑥 + 𝑥2
2
[4]
Hence find the value of 12 ∫1 𝑥 d𝑥+ 𝑥 , expressing your answer in the form arctan 𝑞, where 𝑞 ∈ 𝑄.
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b. [3]
3 1
2 2
19M.2.AHL.TZ1.H_5
𝜋
The function 𝑓 is defined by 𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = sec𝑥 + 2, 0 ⩽ 𝑥 < 2 .
21N.1.AHL.TZ0.8
Solve the differential equation dd 𝑥𝑦 = ln𝑥 2𝑥 - 2𝑦𝑥 , 2
𝑥 > 0, given that 𝑦 = 4 at 𝑥 = 1 .
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The curve from point Q to point B is rotated 360° about the 𝑦-axis to form the interior surface of a bowl. The rectangle OPQR, of
height ℎ cm, is rotated 360° about the 𝑦-axis to form a solid base.
Given that the interior volume of the bowl is to be 285 cm3 , determine the height of the base.
22M.2.AHL.TZ1.10
Consider the function 𝑓𝑥 = √𝑥2 - 1 , where 1 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 2.
The curve 𝑦 = 𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) is rotated 2𝜋 about the 𝑦-axis to form a solid of revolution that is used to model a water container.
At 𝑡 = 0, the container is empty. Water is then added to the container at a constant rate of 0 . 4 m3 s-1 .
a. Sketch the curve 𝑦 = 𝑓𝑥, clearly indicating the coordinates of the endpoints. [2]
b.i. Show that the inverse function of 𝑓 is given by 𝑓-1 𝑥 = √𝑥2 + 1 . [3]
c.i. Show that the volume, 𝑉 m3 , of water in the container when it is filled to a height of ℎ metres is given by 𝑉 = 𝜋 1 ℎ3 + ℎ.
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[3]
d. Find the time it takes to fill the container to its maximum volume. [2]
e. Find the rate of change of the height of the water when the container is filled to half its maximum volume. [6]
20N.1.SL.TZ0.S_3
Let 𝑓𝑥 = √12 - 2𝑥 , 𝑥 ≤ 𝑎. The following diagram shows part of the graph of 𝑓.
The shaded region is enclosed by the graph of 𝑓, the 𝑥-axis and the 𝑦-axis.
b. Find the volume of the solid formed when the shaded region is revolved 360° about the 𝑥-axis. [5]
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Markschemes
EXN.1.AHL.TZ0.11
a.
D
* This sample question was produced by experienced P mathematics senior examiners to aid teachers in preparing for external assessment in
M
the new AA course. There may be minor differences in formatting compared to formal exam papers.
a curve symmetrical about the 𝑦-axis with correct concavity that has a local maximum point on the positive 𝑦-axis A1
a curve clearly showing that 𝑦 → 0 as 𝑥 → ± ∞ A1
3
0, 2
A1
horizontal asymptote 𝑦 = 0 (𝑥-axis) A1
[4 marks]
3 3 𝑥 𝑥 3
b. attempts to find ∫
𝑥2 + 2
d𝑥 (M1) = arctan A1 Note: Award M1A0 for obtaining 𝑘 arctan where 𝑘≠ .
√2 √2 √2 √2
= 3
× π3 = π
A1 𝐴 = √2 π AG [4 marks]
√2 √2 2
c. METHOD 1 EITHER ∫𝑘 3 d𝑥 = √2 π 3
arctan
𝑘 2π
= √4 (M1) OR √6 3 2π
𝑥2 + 2 4 √2 √2 ∫ 𝑥 2+2
d𝑥 = √4
0 𝑘
3
arctan √3 - arctan 𝑘2 = √ 4
2π 𝑘 π
(M1) arctan √3 - arctan √2 = 6 THEN arctan 𝑘
=π A1 𝑘
= tan π = 1
A1
√2 √ √2 6 √2 6 √3
6
𝑘 = √3 = √ 23 A1 METHOD 2 𝑘
3 √6 3
3
arctan 𝑘
= 3
arctan √3 - arctan 𝑘2 (M1)
∫ 𝑥2 + 2 d𝑥 = ∫ 𝑥2 + 2 d𝑥 √2 √2 √2 √
0 𝑘
arctan 𝑘
=π A1 𝑘
= tan π = 1
A1 𝑘 = √6 = √ 2 A1 [4 marks]
√2 6 √2 6 √3 3 3
d. attempts to find
d 3
(M1) = 3-12𝑥𝑥2 + 2-2 A1 so 𝑚 =
6𝑥
- 𝑥 2 + 22 AG [2 marks]
d 𝑥 𝑥2 + 2
d𝑚
=𝑥
2 + 22 -6 - -6𝑥22𝑥𝑥2 + 2
A1 Note: Award A0 if the denominator is incorrect. Subsequent marks can be awarded. THEN
d𝑥 𝑥 2 + 24
d𝑚 2 2 2
attempts to express their
d𝑥
as a rational fraction with a factorized numerator M1 d𝑚
d𝑥
= 6𝑥 𝑥+2 +23𝑥24 - 2 = 63𝑥 -2
𝑥 2 + 23
d𝑚
attempts to solve their
d𝑥
= 0 for 𝑥 M1 𝑥 = ± √ 2 A1
3
2 2
from the curve, the maximum value of 𝑚 occurs at 𝑥 = - √3 R1 (the minimum value of 𝑚 occurs at 𝑥 = √ )
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19N.1.AHL.TZ0.H_7
a.
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Note: Condone lack of, or incorrect limits up to this point. = arcsin( 1 ) − arcsin(− 1 ) (M1) = 𝜋6 − (− 𝜋6 )
𝜋
(A1) = 3 A1
2 2
[5 marks]
EXM.3.AHL.TZ0.3
a.
𝜋
𝜋
2 𝜋
𝐼0 = ∫ 1𝑑𝑥 = [𝑥] 02 = 2
M1A1
0
𝜋
𝜋
2
𝐼1 = ∫ sin𝑥𝑑𝑥 = [−cos𝑥] 02 =1 M1A1
0
𝜋 𝜋
𝜋
2 2
𝐼2 = ∫ sin2 𝑥𝑑𝑥 = ∫ 1 − cos2𝑥
2
𝑑𝑥 = [ 𝑥2 − sin2𝑥 2
4
] = 𝜋4 M1A1
0 0 0
[6 marks]
𝑑𝑢 𝑑𝑣
b.i. 𝑢 = sin𝑛 − 1 𝑥 𝑣 = − cos𝑥 = ( 𝑛 − 1 ) sin𝑛 − 2 𝑥cos𝑥 = sin𝑥
𝑑𝑥 𝑑𝑥
𝜋 𝜋
𝜋
2 2
𝐼𝑛 = 𝑛 − 1
[−sin 𝑥cos𝑥] 02 + ∫ ( 𝑛 − 1 ) sin𝑛 − 2 𝑥cos2 𝑥𝑑𝑥 M1A1A1 = 0 + ∫ ( 𝑛 − 1 ) sin𝑛 − 2𝑥 ( 1 − sin2𝑥 ) 𝑑𝑥 = ( 𝑛 − 1 ) ( 𝐼𝑛 − 2 − 𝐼𝑛 ) M1A1
0 0
⇒ 𝑛𝐼𝑛 = ( 𝑛 − 1 ) 𝐼𝑛 − 2 ⇒ 𝐼𝑛 = (𝑛 − 1)
𝑛
𝐼𝑛 − 2 AG [6 marks]
R1 [1 mark]
𝜋
b.ii. 𝜋
need 𝑛 ⩾ 2 so that sin𝑛 − 1 =0 in [−sin 𝑛 − 1 𝑥cos𝑥] 02
2
c. 𝐼3 = 23 𝐼1 = 23 𝐼4 = 34 𝐼2 = 3𝜋
16
A1A1 [2 marks]
𝜋 𝜋
d.
𝜋 𝑑𝑥
𝑥 = 2 − 𝑢 ⇒ 𝑑𝑢 = − 1 A1 2 0 0 2
[4 marks]
𝐽𝑛 = ∫ cos𝑛 𝑥𝑑𝑥 = ∫ −cos𝑛 ( 𝜋 − 𝑢)𝑑𝑢 = − ∫ sin𝑛 𝑢𝑑𝑢 = ∫ sin𝑛 𝑢𝑑𝑢 = 𝐼𝑛 M1A1A1AG
0 𝜋 2 𝜋 0
2 2
e.
4 4 2 8
𝐽5 = 𝐼5 = 5 𝐼3 = 5 × 3 = 15 𝐽6 = 𝐼6 = 6 𝐼4 = 6 × 16 =
5 5 3𝜋 5𝜋
32
A1A1 [2 marks]
𝜋 𝜋
f.
4
𝜋
4
𝜋 [3 marks]
𝑇0 = ∫ 1𝑑𝑥 = [𝑥] 04 = 𝜋
4
A1 𝑇1 = ∫ tan𝑑𝑥 = [−ln|cos𝑥|] 04 = − ln 12
√
= ln√2 M1A1
0 0
𝜋 𝜋 𝜋
g.i.
4 4 4
𝑇𝑛 = ∫ tan𝑛 𝑥𝑑𝑥 = ∫ tan𝑛 − 2 𝑥tan2 𝑥𝑑𝑥 = ∫ tan𝑛 − 2 𝑥 ( sec2 𝑥 − 1 ) 𝑑𝑥 M1
0 0 0
𝜋 𝜋
4 4
𝜋 [3 marks]
tan𝑛 − 1 𝑥 4 1
∫ tan𝑛 − 2 𝑥sec2 𝑥𝑑𝑥 − ∫ tan𝑛 − 2 𝑥𝑑𝑥 = [ 𝑛−1 ] − 𝑇𝑛 − 2 =
𝑛−1
− 𝑇𝑛 − 2 A1A1AG
0 0 0
𝜋 𝜋
g.ii.
4 4
[1 mark]
need 𝑛 ⩾ 2 so that the powers of tan in ∫ tan𝑛 − 2 𝑥sec2 𝑥𝑑𝑥 − ∫ tan𝑛 − 2 𝑥𝑑𝑥 are not negative R1
0 0
h. 𝑇2 = 1 − 𝑇0 = 1 − 𝜋4 A1 𝑇3 = 12 − 𝑇1 = 12 − ln√2 A1 [2 marks]
17N.2.AHL.TZ0.H_8
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EITHER
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𝑥2 = 2sec𝜃
2𝑥 d𝑥 = 2sec𝜃tan𝜃
d𝜃
M1A1
d𝑥
∫𝑥
√𝑥4 − 4
= ∫ 2secsec𝜃tan
𝜃d𝜃
𝜃 4sec2 𝜃 − 4
√
M1A1
OR
1 1
𝑥 = √2 (sec𝜃) 2 ( = √2 (cos𝜃)− 2 )
2 1 2 3
d𝑥
d𝜃
= √2 (sec𝜃) 2 tan𝜃 ( = √2 (cos𝜃)− 2 sin𝜃 ) M1A1
d𝑥
∫
𝑥√𝑥4 − 4
1
−3
√2 (sec𝜃) 2 tan𝜃d𝜃 √2 (cos𝜃) 2 sin𝜃d𝜃
=∫ 1 (= ∫ −1
) M1A1
2√2 (sec𝜃) 2 √4sec2 𝜃 − 4 2√2 (cos𝜃) 2 √4sec2 𝜃 − 4
THEN
= 2∫
1 tan𝜃d𝜃
2tan𝜃
(M1)
1
= 4 ∫ d𝜃
= 𝜃+𝑐
4
A1
2
𝑥2 = 2sec𝜃 ⇒ cos𝜃 =
𝑥2
M1
so
𝜃
4
+ 𝑐 = 1 arccos( 22 ) + 𝑐
4 𝑥
AG
[7 marks]
17M.1.AHL.TZ2.H_6
a.
* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in marking or structure.
let 𝑥 = tan𝜃
d𝑥
⇒ d𝜃 = sec2 𝜃 (A1)
sec2 𝜃
∫ (𝑥2 +1 1)2 d𝑥 = ∫
(tan2 𝜃 + 1)
2 d𝜃 M1
Note: The method mark is for an attempt to substitute for both 𝑥 and d𝑥.
1
=∫
sec2 𝜃
d𝜃 (or equivalent) A1
𝜋
when 𝑥 = 0, 𝜃 = 0 and when 𝑥 = 1, 𝜃 = 4
M1
𝜋
4
∫ cos2 𝜃d𝜃 AG
0
[4 marks]
A1 = 8 + 4 A1 [3 marks]
𝜋 𝜋 𝜋 𝜋 1
b. 1 1
( ∫ 𝑥2 +1 1 2 d𝑥 =
4
∫ cos2 𝜃d𝜃) = 1
∫
4
( 1 + cos2𝜃 ) d𝜃 M1 = 2
[𝜃 + sin22𝜃 ] 4
2 0 0
0 ( ) 0
19M.1.AHL.TZ2.H_4
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18M.1.AHL.TZ2.H_8
a.
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d𝑢 1 1 1 1
d𝑥
= 2 𝑥− 2 (accept d𝑢 = 2 𝑥− 2 d𝑥 or equivalent) A1
substitution, leading to an integrand in terms of 𝑢 M1
∫ 2𝑢d𝑢
𝑢3 + 𝑢
or equivalent A1
= 2 arctan ( √𝑥 ) ( +𝑐 ) A1
[4 marks]
b. 1
= arctan 3 − arctan 1 A1 tan(arctan 3 − arctan 1) = 1 + 3 × 1
9
∫ 3
d𝑥
1
3−1
(M1) tan(arctan 3 − arctan 1) = 12
2 1 𝑥2 + 𝑥2
19M.2.AHL.TZ1.H_5
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METHOD 1
write as ∫ 1 × ( ln𝑥 ) 2 d𝑥 (M1)
= 𝑥 ( ln𝑥 ) 2 − ∫ 𝑥 × 2 ( ln𝑥 ) d𝑥( = 𝑥 ( ln𝑥 ) 2 − ∫ 2ln𝑥)
𝑥
M1A1
= 𝑥 ( ln𝑥 ) 2 − 2𝑥ln𝑥 + ∫ 2d𝑥 (M1)(A1)
= 𝑥 ( ln𝑥 ) 2 − 2𝑥ln𝑥 + 2𝑥 + 𝑐 A1
METHOD 2
let 𝑢 = ln𝑥 M1
d𝑢 1
=
d𝑥 𝑥
∫ 𝑢2 e𝑢 d𝑢 A1
= 𝑢2 e𝑢 − ∫ 2𝑢e𝑢 d𝑢 M1
= 𝑢2 e𝑢 − 2𝑢e𝑢 + ∫ 2e𝑢 d𝑢 A1
= 𝑢2 e𝑢 − 2𝑢e𝑢 + 2e𝑢 + 𝑐
= 𝑥 ( ln𝑥 ) 2 − 2𝑥ln𝑥 + 2𝑥 + 𝑐 M1A1
METHOD 3
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[6 marks]
21N.1.AHL.TZ0.8
d𝑦
d𝑥
+ 2𝑦 = ln 22𝑥
𝑥 𝑥
(M1)
attempt to find integrating factor (M1)
2
e ∫ 𝑥 d 𝑥 = e2 ln 𝑥 = 𝑥2 (A1)
d𝑦
𝑥2 d 𝑥 + 2𝑥𝑦 = ln 2𝑥
d 2
d𝑥
𝑥𝑦 = ln 2𝑥
𝑥2 𝑦 = ∫ ln 2𝑥 d 𝑥
attempt to use integration by parts (M1)
𝑥2 𝑦 = 𝑥 ln 2𝑥 - 𝑥+𝑐 A1
𝑦 = ln 𝑥2𝑥 - 𝑥1 + 𝑥𝑐2
1
substituting 𝑥 =
2
, 𝑦 = 4 into an integrated equation involving 𝑐 M1
4 = 0 - 2 + 4𝑐
3
⇒𝑐=2
𝑦 = ln
𝑥
2𝑥
-1+
𝑥
3
2𝑥2
A1
[7 marks]
17M.1.AHL.TZ1.H_9
* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in marking or structure.
𝑥
solving ∫
√1 − 𝑥2
d𝑥 by substitution with 𝑢 = 1 − 𝑥2 or inspection (M1)
∫ arcsin𝑥d𝑥 = 𝑥arcsin𝑥 + √1 − 𝑥2 + 𝑐 A1
[5 marks]
22M.2.AHL.TZ2.6
attempts to express 𝑥2 in terms of 𝑦 (M1)
4 2
𝑉 = π ∫ 361 - 𝑦 16- 4 d 𝑦 A1
ℎ
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4
𝑦 - 42
Attempts to solve π ∫ 361 -
16
d 𝑦 = 285 for ℎ (M1)
ℎ
3 2
Note: Award M1 for attempting to solve 36𝜋 ℎ48 - ℎ4 + 83 = 285 or equivalent for ℎ.
ℎ = 0 . 7926 …
ℎ = 0 . 793 (cm) A2
[5 marks]
22M.2.AHL.TZ1.10
a.
Note: The coordinates of endpoints may be seen on the graph or marked on the axes.
[2 marks]
b.i. interchanging 𝑥 and 𝑦 (seen anywhere) M1 𝑥 = √𝑦2 - 1 𝑥2 = 𝑦2 - 1 A1 𝑦 = √𝑥2 + 1 A1
𝑓-1 𝑥 = √𝑥2 + 1 AG [3 marks]
b.ii. 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ √3 OR domain 0, √3 = 0, 1 . 73 A1 1 ≤ 𝑦 ≤ 2 OR 1 ≤ 𝑓-1𝑥 ≤ 2 OR range 1, 2 A1 [2 marks]
c.i. attempt to substitute 𝑥 = √𝑦2 + 1 into the correct volume formula (M1)
1
ℎ 2
𝑉 = 𝜋 ∫ √𝑦2 + 1 d 𝑦 = 𝜋 ∫ 𝑦2 + 1 d 𝑦
ℎ 1
A1 = 𝜋 3 𝑦3 + 𝑦0
ℎ
A1 = 𝜋 3 ℎ3 + ℎ AG
0 0
Note: Award marks as appropriate for correct work using a different variable e.g. 𝜋 ∫ √𝑥2 + 1 2 d 𝑥 [3 marks]
ℎ
e. attempt to find the height of the tank when 𝑉 = 5 . 4414 … = √3 π (M1) π 13 ℎ3 + ℎ = 5 . 4414 … = √3 π
20N.1.SL.TZ0.S_3
a.
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recognize 𝑓𝑥 = 0 (M1)
eg √12 - 2𝑥 = 0, 2𝑥 = 12
𝑎 = 6 (accept 𝑥 = 6, 6, 0) A1 N2
[2 marks]
b. attempt to substitute either their limits or the function into volume formula (must involve 𝑓 2 ) (M1)
eg ∫60 𝑓 2 d 𝑥 , π ∫ √12 - 2𝑥
2
, π ∫60 12 - 2𝑥 d 𝑥 correct integration of each term A1 A1
eg 12𝑥 - 𝑥2 , 12𝑥 - 𝑥2 + 𝑐 , 12𝑥 - 𝑥2 0
6
substituting limits into their integrated function and subtracting (in any order) (M1)
eg π126 - 62 - π0 , 72π - 36π , 126 - 62 - 0 Note: Award M0 if candidate has substituted into 𝑓, 𝑓 2 or 𝑓'.
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