Higher 2 Mathematics: Paper 1

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YISHUN JUNIOR COLLEGE YISHUN JUNIOR COLLEGE YISHUN JUNIOR COLLEGE YISHUN JUNIOR COLLEGE YISHUN JUNIOR COLLEGE
YISHUN JUNIOR COLLEGE
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2007

HIGHER 2 MATHEMATICS 9740/1
PAPER 1
17 AUGUST 2007
FRIDAY 0800h 1100h
Additional materials :
Answer paper
Graph paper
List of Formulae (MF15)

TIME 3 hours

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Answer all the questions.
Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 significant figures, or 1 decimal place in the
case of angles in degrees, unless a different level of accuracy is specified in the question.

You are expected to use a graphic calculator.
Unsupported answers from a graphic calculator are allowed unless a question specifically
states otherwise.

Where unsupported answers from a graphic calculator are not allowed in a question, you are
required to present the mathematical steps using mathematical notations and not calculator
commands.

You are reminded of the need for clear presentation in your answers.

The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together.

2007 YJC Prel i mi nary Exami nat i on
Hi gher 2 Mat hemat i cs 9740 Paper 1
Page 2 of 5
1 The equation of a curve is
k x
xy
1 1
2
= + where 0 , 0 > > y x and k is a positive
constant.
(i) Find the coordinates of the stationary point on the curve, leaving your answer
exactly in terms of k. [4]
[You need not determine the nature of the stationary point]
(ii) For the case when k = 1, find the equation of the normal to the curve where the
curve passes through the point |
.
|
\
|
2 2
1
, 4 , leaving your answer in exact form. [2]

2 (i) Without using a graphic calculator, show that 4 2
2
+ + x x is always positive. [1]
(ii) Find the range of values of x that satisfy
x x
x 1
4 2
s
+
. [3]
Deduce the range of values of x that satisfy
x x
x
e e
e 1
4 2
s
+
. [2]

3 (i) Show that
4 3
2
2
1
2
1
2 4 2 2
+ +
=
+ +
+ n n
n
n n n n
. [1]
(ii) Find an expression in terms of N for the sum of
N
S where

=
+ +
=
N
n
N
n n
n
S
1
2 4
4 3
. [3]
Deduce that
4
1
<
N
S . [2]

4 The first three terms in the series expansion of ( )
b
x a

+ , where 9 e a and 0 > b , in
ascending powers of x are ...
x x
+ +
27 27
2
9
1
2
.
(i) Find the values of a and b. [5]
(ii) State the range of values of x for which the expansion is valid. [1]


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5 (i) Sketch the graphs of 0 8 4
2 2
= + x x y and ( ) x y = 2
3
2
on a single diagram.[3]
On your sketch, show that the two graphs intersect at 5 0. x = and 2 = x . [1]
(ii) By using the substitution 1 sin = x u , find ( )
x x d 1 1
2
. [4]
(iii) Show that the exact area of the region bounded by the x-axis and the graphs
of 0 8 4
2 2
= + x x y and ( ) x y = 2
3
2
is
2
3
3
+
t
. [4]

6 (a) (i) Solve ( ) i z = 3 8
4
, leaving your answer in exact exponential form. [4]
(ii) Given that ( ) ( ) i i a = + 3 8
4
, show that one of the roots of a can be
expressed as
|
|
.
|
\
|
|
|
.
|
\
|
+ |
.
|
\
| t
|
.
|
\
| t
q i p
24
sin
24
cos , where p and q are constants to be
determined. [3]

(b) Show clearly on an Argand diagram the locus given by ( )
6
5
1 arg
6
t
s + s
t
z . [2]
The set of points in the locus r i z s + 2 1 lies in the region ( )
6
5
1 arg
6
t
s + s
t
z .
Find the exact maximum value of r. [3]

7 The equations of the line l
1
and plane H
1
are as follows:
l
1
:
|
|
|
.
|
\
|
+
|
|
|
.
|
\
|
=
0
1
1
4
1
5
~
r , where is a parameter ;
H
1
: 4 5 + = + a z xa , where a is a positive constant.
(i) If the angle between l
1
and H
1
is
6
t
, show that 1 = a . [3]

(ii) Verify that l
1
and H
1
intersect at the point A(5,1,4). [2]

(iii) Given that C(7,3,4), find the length of projection of AC on H
1.
[3]

(iv) Find the position vector of N, the foot of perpendicular of C on H
1
. [3]

(v) Point
'
C is obtained by reflecting C about H
1
. Determine the vector equation of
the line that passes through
'
AC . [3]

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8 Prove by induction that
( ) ( )! 2
2
1
! 2
2
5!
3.2
4!
2.2
3!
2
1 3 2
+
=
+
+ + + +
+
n n
. n
...
n n
for all
+
eZ n . [6]
Use your result to find an expression in terms of n for
( )
=
+
n
n r
r
r
. r
2
! 2
2
. [3]

9 The curve shown in the diagram has equation ( ) x y f = . It intersects the axes at x = 3,
x = 4, y = 1.2 and has a maximum point at |
.
|
\
|
9
1
, 5 3. .

On separate diagrams, sketch the graphs of:
(i) ( ) x y f = , [3]
(ii) ( ) x f y =
2
, [3]
(iii)
( ) 1
1
+
=
x f
y . [3]

In each case, indicate clearly the asymptotes and the coordinates of the intersection of
the axes and turning points whenever possible.
y
x
y = 1
x = 2 x = 5
3 4
1.2
0
|
.
|
\
|
9
1
5 3 , .

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10 In a certain farm, the growth of the population of prawns is studied. The population of
prawns at time t is denoted by x (in thousands).
It was found that the rate of birth per day is twice of x and the rate of death per day is
proportional to
2
x .
(i) Given that there is no change in the population of prawns when its population hits
10000, show that
5
2
d
d
2
x
x
t
x
= [2]
(ii) Its owner decides to sell away 1800 prawns daily. Modify the differential
equation above and show that the resulting differential equation can be written as
( )( ) 1 9
5
1
d
d
= x x
t
x
. [2]
Given that the initial population of prawns is 13000, solve this modified
differential equation, expressing x in terms of t. [4]
Deduce the long term implications on the population of prawns in the farm. [1]

11 The functions f, g and h are defined by

f : x
x
x
2
1
2
+
, x < 0

g : x x 2 , x < 2
h : x x ln , 0 < x < a

(i) Sketch, on separate diagrams, the graphs of f and g. [3]
(ii) Show that
1
f

does not exist.
If the domain of f is restricted to b x s , state the largest value of b such that
1
f

exists.
Hence, using the new domain of f, determine its inverse. [6]
(iii) Find the exact value of a such that gh exists. [2]

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