CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS

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MARK SCHEME for the October/November 2014 series

9231 FURTHER MATHEMATICS

9231/21

Paper 2, maximum raw mark 100

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Mark Scheme
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Syllabus
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Mark Scheme Notes

Marks are of the following three types:
M

Method mark, awarded for a valid method applied to the problem. Method marks are not
lost for numerical errors, algebraic slips or errors in units. However, it is not usually
sufficient for a candidate just to indicate an intention of using some method or just to quote
a formula; the formula or idea must be applied to the specific problem in hand, e.g. by
substituting the relevant quantities into the formula. Correct application of a formula without
the formula being quoted obviously earns the M mark and in some cases an M mark can be
implied from a correct answer.

Accuracy mark, awarded for a correct answer or intermediate step correctly obtained.
Accuracy marks cannot be given unless the associated method mark is earned (or implied).

Mark for a correct result or statement independent of method marks.

When a part of a question has two or more "method" steps, the M marks are generally
independent unless the scheme specifically says otherwise; and similarly when there are several
B marks allocated. The notation DM or DB (or dep*) is used to indicate that a particular M or B
mark is dependent on an earlier M or B (asterisked) mark in the scheme. When two or more
steps are run together by the candidate, the earlier marks are implied and full credit is given.

The symbol implies that the A or B mark indicated is allowed for work correctly following on
from previously incorrect results. Otherwise, A or B marks are given for correct work only. A and
B marks are not given for fortuitously correct answers or results obtained from incorrect working.

Note:

B2 or A2 means that the candidate can earn 2 or 0.

B2/1/0 means that the candidate can earn anything from 0 to 2.

The marks indicated in the scheme may not be subdivided. If there is genuine doubt whether a
candidate has earned a mark, allow the candidate the benefit of the doubt. Unless otherwise
indicated, marks once gained cannot subsequently be lost, e.g. wrong working following a correct
form of answer is ignored.

Wrong or missing units in an answer should not lead to the loss of a mark unless the scheme
specifically indicates otherwise.

For a numerical answer, allow the A or B mark if a value is obtained which is correct to 3 s.f., or
which would be correct to 3 s.f. if rounded (1 d.p. in the case of an angle). As stated above, an A
or B mark is not given if a correct numerical answer arises fortuitously from incorrect working. For
Mechanics questions, allow A or B marks for correct answers which arise from taking g equal to
9.8 or 9.81 instead of 10.

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The following abbreviations may be used in a mark scheme or used on the scripts:
AEF

Any Equivalent Form (of answer is equally acceptable)

AG

Answer Given on the question paper (so extra checking is needed to ensure that the
detailed working leading to the result is valid)

BOD

Benefit of Doubt (allowed when the validity of a solution may not be absolutely clear)

CAO

Correct Answer Only (emphasising that no follow through from a previous error is
allowed)

CWO

Correct Working Only often written by a fortuitous' answer

ISW

Ignore Subsequent Working

MR

Misread

PA

Premature Approximation (resulting in basically correct work that is insufficiently

accurate)

SOS

See Other Solution (the candidate makes a better attempt at the same question)

SR

Special Ruling (detailing the mark to be given for a specific wrong solution, or a case
where some standard marking practice is to be varied in the light of a particular
circumstance)

Penalties
MR 1

A penalty of MR 1 is deducted from A or B marks when the data of a question or part

question are genuinely misread and the object and difficulty of the question remain
unaltered. In this case all A and B marks then become follow through marks. MR is
not applied when the candidate misreads his own figures this is regarded as an error
in accuracy. An MR2 penalty may be applied in particular cases if agreed at the
coordination meeting.

PA 1

This is deducted from A or B marks in the case of premature approximation. The PA

1 penalty is usually discussed at the meeting.

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Mark Scheme
Cambridge International A Level October/November 2014

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Question
Number

Mark Scheme Details

Use conservation of momentum, e.g.:

2mvA + mvB = 8mu 3mu

B1

Use restitution
(must be consistent with prev. eqn.):

vA vB = e (4u + 3u)

B1

Solve for vA (or 3vA):

vA =

Find lower limit on e for which vA < 0:

5 7e < 0, e >

Find speed component along barrier:

V cos = 4 cos

B1

Find speed component normal to barrier:

V sin = 04 4 sin

B1

Find by eliminating with V = 2:

V2 = 22 = 162 sin2 + 16 cos2

1 sin2 + 016 sin2 = 025

M1

(5 7 e)u
3
1
[vB = (5 + 14 e )u ]
3

sin2 =

0.75
0.84

cos2 =

or

25
28
3

28

Use conservation of energy:

1
2

mvB2 =

1
2

[vB2 = u2 +

Use F = ma radially at A and B (B1 for either):

Equate RB to 10 RA:

Eliminate vB2:

RA =

M1 A1

[5]

[5]

= 01071

mu2 + 2mga cos

12 ag

Total

= 08929

= 124 rad or 709

3

Part
Mark

M1

or 0714

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M1 A1
B1

mu 2

mg cos
B1
a
mvB 2
RB =
+ mg cos
a
mvB 2
mu 2

+ mg cos = 10
mg cos
a
a

M1 A1

u2 + 4ag cos = 10u2 11ag cos

17 ag
]
[ vB 2 =
5
5ag
) cos = ag A.G. M1 A1
u2 = (
3

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Use conservation of energy for loss of contact:

1
2

or

(i)

Use F = ma radially with R = 0:

mv 2
= mg cos
a

Eliminate v2 with u2 = ag to find cos:

ga + 2ga (cos cos) = ga cos

1
3

FA =

Resolve horizontally:

RB = FA [=

Resolve vertically (may not be needed here):

S = mg RA

EITHER: Take moments about C:

RB

1
4

Combine, using tan =

3
4

= mg
3
4

Take moments about B:

1
3

RA]

B1
B1

3
4

l sin

l cos = RA

3
4

l cos

M1 A1

1
2

mg A.G.

1
2

M1 A1

l cos

l cos

(M1 A1)

, to find RA: RA + 3(mg RA) = 2mg

RA =

OR:

M1 A1

B1

RB l sin + S

Take moments about A:

Combine, using tan =

15

, to find RA: RA + 3RA + 4mg = 12RA

RA =

OR:

11

RA

l sin + FA

+ mg

B1

B1

(2cos + 1) =

Relate FA and RA using F = R:

1
2

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mu2 + mga (cos cos)

mvB2 mga (cos + cos)

cos =

mv2 =

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mg A.G.

FA l sin + mg

1
2

= RA l cos + S

(M1 A1)

l cos
1
4

l cos

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Combine, using tan =

3
4

Take moments about D:

RA

3
4

mg A.G.

3
4

l cos

(M1 A1)

, to find RA: 3RA = RA + mg

1

RA =
(ii)

(M1 A1)

l cos

= RB l sin + mg

Combine, using tan =

Paper
21

, to find RA: RA + 2mg = 4RA + mg RA

RA =

OR:

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mg A.G.

(M1 A1)

Use Hookes Law to relate extn. e and nat. length L:

S =

1
2

Find length of CD:

CD =

Combine to find L:

1
4

mg =
3
4

2mge
L

l sin =

L =

9l
20

, e =
9l

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B1

B1

20

, L =

3l
5

M1 A1

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(i)

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6mge A mg (3a e A )
=
3a
2a
6mg (3a eB ) mge B
or
=
3a
2a
3a
12a
eA =
or eB =
5
5

A.G.

Apply Newtons law at general point, e.g.:

d2x
mg (3a e A x )
=
2
dt
2a

d2 x
5 gx
=
2
dt
2a

S.R.: B1 if no derivation (max 3/6)

5g
:
2a

Find max speed using A with A = 02 a:

A1

T = 2

2a
5g

vmax =

5g
02a
2a

=
6

A1

AO = 3a + eA or 6a eB = 36a B1

Simplify to give standard SHM eqn, e.g.:

Find period T using SHM with =

M1 A1

6mg (e A + x)
3a
d2 y
mg (3a eA + y )
or m
=
2
dt
2a
6mg (e A y )
+
M1 A2
3a

(lose A1 for each incorrect term)

(iii)

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Find extn. of either string by equating equil. tensions:

Find AO:
(ii)

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(A.E.F.)

M1 A1

ag
or a (A.E.F.) M1 A1
10

[12]

[5]

Estimate population variance for combined sample:

s X 2 sY 2
s =
+
50 60
1391
or 09273 or 096302
=
1500
2

Calculate value of z (to 2 d.p., either sign):

z =

1.8
= 1869
s

Find (z) and set of possible values of (to 1 d.p.):

(z) = 09692 [or 9692%]
(M1 A0 for < 31 or > 938)
< (or <) 62 (allow 61)

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M1 A1

M1 A1

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S.R. Assuming equal population variances:

Explicit assumption

Find pooled estimate of common variance s2

(49 s X 2 + 59 sY 2 )

(B1)

2777
108

z =

or 2571 or 50712
1.8

= 1854

(M1 A1)

Find (z) and values of (to 1 d.p.):

(M1 A0 for < 32 or > 936)

(z) = 09681 [or 9681%]

< (or <) 64

(M1 A1)

(i)

State or find E(T):

E(T) =

1
= 100
0.01

B1

(ii)

State or use eqn. for median m of T:

[ e

M1

Find value of m:

e-0.01m =

Find P(T > 20):

P(T > 20) = 1 (1 e0.2)

S.R. B1 for 0181

= e0.2 or 0819

Find mean of sample data for use in Poisson distn.:

=

s 501 + 601

0.01t m
0

1
2

1
2

(A.E.F.)

, m = 100ln 2 = 693 M1 A1

225
= 225
100

M1 A1

H0: Poisson distn. fits data

100r e
(to 1 d.p.):
Find expected values
r!

10540 23715 26679 20009 11255

Combine last four cells so that exp. value > 5:

5065 1899 06105 02275

14
4
Oi : . . . 16
Ei : . . . 20009 11255 7802

[6]

[9]

*M1

State or use consistent tabular value (to 1 d.p.):

4, 0.975 2 = 1114 (if cells combined) B1

[7, 0.975 2 = 1601, 5, 0.975 2 = 1283]

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M1 A1

2 = 1189 + 0582 + 5690 + 0803

+ 06695 + 1853
= 108 (allow 107)
M1 A1

on two 2 values):
2 < 111 so Poisson distn. fits

B1

Calculate value of 2 (to 1 d.p.; A1 dep *M1):

Consistent conclusion (A.E.F.,

B1

State (at least) null hypothesis (A.E.F.):

(ignore incorrect final value here for M1)

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108
=

and calculate value of z (to 2 d.p.):

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(i)

Mark Scheme
Cambridge International A Level October/November 2014

Calculate gradient b in y y = b ( x x ) :

73

Sxx = 651
b =

Find regression line of y on x:

64

Sxy = 513 73

y =

S xy

= 1181

10

+ 0388 (x

10

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= 458

10

= 0388

S xx
64

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M1 A1
73
10

M1

= 0388 x + 357
or

(ii)

Find correlation coefficient r:

(iv)

A1

M1 A1

1181

Syy = 462
r =

(iii)

(458 x + 4215)

S xy

(S

xx

64

10

S yy )

= 524
= 0582

Find y when x = 10:

y = 745

B1

State valid comment on reliability, e.g.:

Not reliable as value of r is small

or reliable since x = 10 is in range
or is near mean

B1

Formulate condition for N:

Require one-tail rN,1% < r [0582]

M1

Identify critical value near r using table:

15 or 16 ( on r)

State set of possible values of N:

N > 16

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1
(x 1)
2

Find F(x) for 1 < x < 3:

F(x) =

Find G(y) from Y = X3 for 1 < x < 3:

G(y) = P(Y < y) = P(X3 < y)

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21

B1

= P(X < y 3 ) = F( y 3 )
1

( y 3 1); (1 < y < 27) M1 A1; B1

(result may be stated)

State G(y) for other values of y:

0 (y < 1) and 1 (y > 27)

Find g(y) for 1 < y < 27 ( on G(y)):

y 3
1
g(y) =
or
2
6
6y 3

B1

B1

Sketch g(y) for 1 < y < 27

with g(y) = 0 on either side of this interval

B1
B1

Find mean of Y:

y3
) dy
E(Y) = y g(y) dy = (
6

(no need to find median = 8)

y3
=
8 1
4

27

= 10

M1 A1

Find probability Y lies between median and mean:

G(10) G(8) or G(10)

(10 8 )
2
1
1
or
10 1)
(
2
2

=
(2 s.f. sufficient)

1
3

1
2

1
3

1
3

= 0077 [2]
M1 A1

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11a (i)

Mark Scheme
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EITHER: State or find (by axes) MI of X about AB:

State or find MI of Y (or Z) about AB:

IX =

1 2
mr
2

M1 A1

IY =

3mr 2
1 2
mr + mr2 =
2
2

M1 A1

State or find (by axes) MI of W about AB:

OR:

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21

2
1
1
3mR2 =
3mr2 (1 +
3)2
2
2
3

IW =

Find MI of object about AB:

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(7 + 43) mr2

I = (

+ 2

M1 A1

3 7
+
+ 23) mr2
2 2

2
= (7 + 23) mr2

A.G.

M1 A1

State or find MI of X, Y or Z about centre O:

2

IX

State or find MI of W about O:

7 mr 2
2r
(M1 A1)
= mr + m
=

3
3
2

IW = 3mR2 = 3mr2(1 +
= (7 + 43) mr2

Find MI of object about O:

2
3

3)2
(M1 A1)

IO = 3IX + IW = (14 + 43) mr2

(M1 A1)

Find (by axes) MI of object about AB:

I =

1
IO = (7 + 23) mr2 A.G.
2
(M1 A1)

(ii)

Find new MI of object plus particle about AB:

I = I + 9mR2
= I + 3 (7 + 43) mr2
= 14 (2 + 3) mr2

M1 A1

Find eqn for angular speed using energy:

1
I 2 = 9mg R sin 60
2

Substitute and simplify to find :

2 =

(AEF)

M1 A1

9mgR 3
I'
9g
14r

or 0802

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r

M1 A1

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11b

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(allow use of biased: A,82 = 223 or 14932)

446

or 2549 or 15962

175

M1 A1

sX 2
t

M1

State or use correct tabular value of t:

t7,0.975 = 236 [5]

A1

Evaluate C.I. correct to 1 d.p.:

1325 1335 or [119, 146]

A1

State suitable assumptions (A.E.F.):

Distribution of B is Normal with

same population variance

B1

H0: A = B , H1: A > B

B1

106

Find confidence interval:

State hypotheses (B0 for a ) e.g.:

(allow use of biased:

B,62

(971.53

Estimate (or imply) Bs population variance:

sB =

75.9 2
6

= 1899 or 1378 )

s =
=

( 7s

+ 5sB 2 )

12
(17.84 + 11.395)

12
= 2436 or 15612

t =

M1

(13.25 12.65)
s

(8

0.6
0.8430

+ 6 1 )

= 0712

State or use correct tabular t-value (to 2 d.p.):

t12,0.95 = 1782
(or compare 06 with 1782 s(81 + 61) = 150)
Consistent conclusion (AEF,

= 2279 or 15102

and find pooled estimate of common variance s :

Calculate value of t (to 2 d.p., either sign):

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21

106 2
1422.34

8
=

sA2

Estimate population variance using As sample:

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on two t values): [Accept H0];

mean lengths are the same

M1 A1
B1

B1

Find confidence interval for the difference:

1325 1265 t s(81 + 61)

M1

Evaluate C.I. with t12,0.975 = 2179, to 2 d.p.:

06 184 or [ 124, 244]

A1

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