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OXFORD CAMBRIDGE AND RSA EXAMINATIONS Advanced Subsidiary General Certificate of Education Advanced General Certificate of Education MEI STRUCTURED MATHEMATICS Applications of Advanced Mathematics (C4) Paper A 4754(A) Monday 3 JANUARY 006 Afternoon hour 30 minutes Additional materials: 8 page answer booklet Graph paper MEI Examination Formulae and Tables (MF) TIME hour 30 minutes INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces provided on the answer booklet. Answer all the questions. You are permitted to use a graphical calculator in this paper. Final answers should be given to a degree of accuracy appropriate to the context. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. You are advised that an answer may receive no marks unless you show sufficient detail of the working to indicate that a correct method is being used. The total number of marks for this paper is 7. NOTE This paper will be followed by Paper B: Comprehension. This question paper consists of 4 printed pages. HN/3 OCR 006 [T/0/653] Registered Charity 066969 [Turn over

Section A (36 marks) x Solve the equation x 4x 3. x [5] A curve is defined parametrically by the equations x t ln t, y t ln t (t 0). Find the gradient of the curve at the point where t. [5] 3 A triangle ABC has vertices A(, 4, ), B(, 3, 4) and C(4, 8, 3). By calculating a suitable scalar product, show that angle ABC is a right angle. Hence calculate the area of the triangle. [6] 4 Solve the equation sin q cos q, for 0 [6] q 360. 5 (i) Find the cartesian equation of the plane through the point (,, 4) with normal vector Ê ˆ n = - Á Ë. [3] (ii) Find the coordinates of the point of intersection of this plane and the straight line with equation Ê 7ˆ Ê ˆ r = Á + l 3. Á Ë 9 Ë [4] 6 (i) Find the first three non-zero terms of the binomial expansion of for x. [4] 4 - x Û (ii) Use this result to find an approximation for Ù dx, rounding your answer to 4 significant figures. ı 4 0 - x [] Û Û (iii) Given that Ù dx = arcsin ( evaluate Ù d x, rounding your answer to 4 x) + c, ı - x ı 4 0 - x 4 significant figures. [] 4754(A) January 006

3 Section B (36 marks) 7 In a game of rugby, a kick is to be taken from a point P (see Fig. 7). P is a perpendicular distance y metres from the line TOA. Other distances and angles are as shown. A 6m O 0m T a b q ym (i) Show that q b a, and hence that Fig. 7 Calculate the angle when y 6. [8] q P tan q 6y 60 y. dq (ii) By differentiating implicitly, show that [5] dy 6 (60 y ) (60 y ) cos q. (iii) Use this result to find the value of y that maximises the angle. Calculate this maximum value of q. [You need not verify that this value is indeed a maximum.] [4] q [Question 8 is printed overleaf.] 4754(A) January 006

4 8 Some years ago an island was populated by red squirrels and there were no grey squirrels. Then grey squirrels were introduced. The population x, in thousands, of red squirrels is modelled by the equation where t is the time in years, and a and k are constants. When t 0, x.5. dx (i) Show that [3] dt kx a. (ii) Given that the initial population of.5 thousand red squirrels reduces to.6 thousand after one year, calculate a and k. [3] (iii) What is the long-term population of red squirrels predicted by this model? [] The population y, in thousands, of grey squirrels is modelled by the differential equation When t 0, y. x a kt, dy dt y y. (iv) Express in partial fractions. [4] y y (v) Hence show by integration that Ê y ˆ ln Á = t. Ë - y Show that y e t. [7] (vi) What is the long-term population of grey squirrels predicted by this model? [] 4754(A) January 006

OXFORD CAMBRIDGE AND RSA EXAMINATIONS Advanced Subsidiary General Certificate of Education Advanced General Certificate of Education MEI STRUCTURED MATHEMATICS Applications of Advanced Mathematics (C4) Paper A 4754(A) Monday JUNE 006 Afternoon hour 30 minutes Additional materials: 8 page answer booklet Graph paper MEI Examination Formulae and Tables (MF) TIME hour 30 minutes INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces provided on the answer booklet. Answer all the questions. You are permitted to use a graphical calculator in this paper. Final answers should be given to a degree of accuracy appropriate to the context. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. You are advised that an answer may receive no marks unless you show sufficient detail of the working to indicate that a correct method is being used. The total number of marks for this paper is 7. NOTE This paper will be followed by Paper B: Comprehension. This question paper consists of 5 printed pages and 3 blank pages. HN/3 OCR 006 [T/0/653] Registered Charity 066969 [Turn over

Section A (36 marks) Fig. shows part of the graph of y y = sin x - 3cos x. P x Fig. Express sin x - 3cos x in the form R sin (x a), where R 0 and 0 a p. Hence write down the exact coordinates of the turning point P. [6] (i) Given that 3 x ( x) ( 4x) A x B ( x) C 4x, where A, B and C are constants, find B and C, and show that A 0. [4] (ii) Given that x is sufficiently small, find the first three terms of the binomial expansions of ( x) and ( 4x). 3 x Hence find the first three terms of the expansion of [4] ( x) ( 4x). 3 Given that sin (q a) sin q, show that tan q sin a cos a. Hence solve the equation sin (q 40 ) sin q, for 0 [7] q 360. 4754(A) June 006

3 4 (a) The number of bacteria in a colony is increasing at a rate that is proportional to the square root of the number of bacteria present. Form a differential equation relating x, the number of bacteria, to the time t. [] (b) In another colony, the number of bacteria, y, after time t minutes is modelled by the differential equation dy = 0000. dt y Find y in terms of t, given that y 900 when t 0. Hence find the number of bacteria after 0 minutes. [6] 5 (i) Show that xe x dx 4 e x ( x) c. [3] A vase is made in the shape of the volume of revolution of the curve between x 0 and x (see Fig. 5). y y = x e - x about the x-axis O x Fig. 5 (ii) Show that this volume of revolution is 5 p ˆ -. 4 Ë e4 [4] 4754(A) June 006 [Turn over

6 Fig. 6 shows the arch ABCD of a bridge. 4 Section B (36 marks) y B C 30 30 A O F E D x Fig. 6 The section from B to C is part of the curve OBCE with parametric equations x a(q sin q), y a( cos q) for 0 q p, where a is a constant. (i) Find, in terms of a, (A) the length of the straight line OE, (B) the maximum height of the arch. [4] dy (ii) Find in terms of. [3] dx The straight line sections AB and CD are inclined at 30 to the horizontal, and are tangents to the curve at B and C respectively. BC is parallel to the x-axis. BF is parallel to the y-axis. (iii) Show that at the point B the parameter Verify that q 3 p is a solution of this equation. satisfies the equation Hence show that BF 3 a, and find OF in terms of a, giving your answer exactly. [6] (iv) Find BC and AF in terms of a. q q sin q = ( -cos q). 3 Given that the straight line distance AD is 0 metres, calculate the value of a. [5] 4754(A) June 006

7 D 5 B(, 7, ) E(5, 0, 6) C( 8, 6, 6) A(0, 0, 6) z x y O Fig. 7 Fig. 7 illustrates a house. All units are in metres. The coordinates of A, B, C and E are as shown. BD is horizontal and parallel to AE. (i) Find the length AE. [] (ii) Find a vector equation of the line BD. Given that the length of BD is 5 metres, find the coordinates of D. [4] (iii) Verify that the equation of the plane ABC is 3x 4y 5z 30. Write down a vector normal to this plane. [4] Ê4ˆ (iv) Show that the vector 3 is normal to the plane ABDE. Hence find the equation of the Á Ë5 plane ABDE. [4] (v) Find the angle between the planes ABC and ABDE. [4] 4754(A) June 006

ADVANCED GCE UNIT MATHEMATICS (MEI) Applications of Advanced Mathematics (C4) Paper A TUESDAY 3 JANUARY 007 Additional materials: Answer booklet (8 pages) Graph paper MEI Examination Formulae and Tables (MF) 4754(A)/0 Afternoon Time: hour 30 minutes INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces provided on the answer booklet. Answer all the questions. You are permitted to use a graphical calculator in this paper. Final answers should be given to a degree of accuracy appropriate to the context. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. The total number of marks for this paper is 7. ADVICE TO CANDIDATES Read each question carefully and make sure you know what you have to do before starting your answer. You are advised that an answer may receive no marks unless you show sufficient detail of the working to indicate that a correct method is being used. NOTE This paper will be followed by Paper B: Comprehension. This document consists of 6 printed pages and blank pages. HN/7 OCR 007 [T/0/653] OCR is an exempt Charity [Turn over

Section A (36 marks) Solve the equation [4] x x. x Fig. shows part of the curve y = + x 3. y 0 x Fig. Û 3 (i) Use the trapezium rule with 4 strips to estimate Ù + x d, x giving your answer correct to ı0 3 significant figures. [3] (ii) Chris and Dave each estimate the value of this integral using the trapezium rule with 8 strips. Chris gets a result of 3.5, and Dave gets 3.30. One of these results is correct. Without performing the calculation, state with a reason which is correct. [] OCR 007 4754A/0 Jan 07

3 (i) Use the formula for sin (q f), with and to show that sin 05 = 3 +. [4] (ii) In triangle ABC, angle BAC = 45, angle ACB = 30 and AB = unit (see Fig. 3). C 3 q 45 f 60, 30 A 45 B Fig. 3 Using the sine rule, together with the result in part (i), show that AC = 3 +. [3] tan q 4 Show that tan q sec q. tan q Hence, or otherwise, solve the equation for 0 [7] tan q, q 80. 5 Find the first four terms in the binomial expansion of ( + 3x ) 3. State the range of values of x for which the expansion is valid. [5] 6 (i) Express in partial fractions. [3] (x )(x ) (ii) A curve passes through the point (0, ) and satisfies the differential equation dy dx y (x )(x ). 4x Show by integration that y [5] x. OCR 007 4754A/0 Jan 07 [Turn over

Section B (36 marks) 7 Fig. 7 shows the curve with parametric equations x cos q, y sin q 8 sin q, 0 4 q p. The curve crosses the x-axis at points A(, 0) and B(, 0), and the positive y-axis at C. D is the maximum point of the curve, and E is the minimum point. The solid of revolution formed when this curve is rotated through 360 about the x-axis is used to model the shape of an egg. D y C B(, 0) A(, 0) x E Fig. 7 (i) Show that, at the point A, Write down the value of q at the point B, and find the coordinates of C. [4] q 0. dy (ii) Find in terms of q. dx Hence show that, at the point D, cos q 4 cos q 0. [5] (iii) Solve this equation, and hence find the y-coordinate of D, giving your answer correct to decimal places. [5] The cartesian equation of the curve (for 0 (iv) Show that the volume of the solid of revolution of this curve about the x-axis is given by 3 4 p Û 6 Ù 6-8x - 5x + 8x - x d. x ı- Evaluate this integral. [6] ) is y = ( 4 - x) - x. 4 q p ( ) OCR 007 4754A/0 Jan 07

5 8 A pipeline is to be drilled under a river (see Fig. 8). With respect to axes Oxyz, with the x-axis pointing East, the y-axis North and the z-axis vertical, the pipeline is to consist of a straight section AB from the point A(0, 40, 0) to the point B(40, 0, 0) directly under the river, and another straight section BC. All lengths are in metres. z y (N) C(a, b, 0) O x(e) A(0, 40, 0) B(40, 0, 0) Fig. 8 (i) Calculate the distance AB. [] The section BC is to be drilled in the direction of the vector 3i 4j k. (ii) Find the angle ABC between the sections AB and BC. [4] The section BC reaches ground level at the point C(a, b, 0). (iii) Write down a vector equation of the line BC. Hence find a and b. [5] (iv) Show that the vector 6i 5j k is perpendicular to the plane ABC. Hence find the cartesian equation of this plane. [5] OCR 007 4754A/0 Jan 07

ADVANCED GCE UNIT MATHEMATICS (MEI) Applications of Advanced Mathematics (C4) Paper A THURSDAY 4 JUNE 007 Additional materials: Answer booklet (8 pages) Graph paper MEI Examination Formulae and Tables (MF) 4754(A)/0 Afternoon Time: hour 30 minutes INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces provided on the answer booklet. Answer all the questions. You are permitted to use a graphical calculator in this paper. Final answers should be given to a degree of accuracy appropriate to the context. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. The total number of marks for this paper is 7. ADVICE TO CANDIDATES Read each question carefully and make sure you know what you have to do before starting your answer. You are advised that an answer may receive no marks unless you show sufficient detail of the working to indicate that a correct method is being used. NOTE This paper will be followed by Paper B: Comprehension. This document consists of 6 printed pages and blank pages. HN/5 OCR 007 [T/0/653] OCR is an exempt Charity [Turn over

Section A (36 marks) Express sin q 3 cos q in the form R sin (q a), where R and a are constants to be determined, and 0 a 90. Hence solve the equation sin q 3 cos q for 0 [7] q 360. Write down normal vectors to the planes x 3y 4z 0 and x y z 5. Hence show that these planes are perpendicular to each other. [4] 3 Fig. 3 shows the curve y ln x and part of the line y. y O x Fig. 3 The shaded region is rotated through 360 about the y-axis. Û (i) Show that the volume of the solid of revolution formed is given by Ù pe y dy. [3] ı (ii) Evaluate this, leaving your answer in an exact form. [3] 0 4 A curve is defined by parametric equations x t, y t t. 3 x Show that the cartesian equation of the curve is y [4] x. 5 Verify that the point (, 6, 5) lies on both the lines Ê ˆ Ê -ˆ r = Á + l Á Ë - Ë 3 Ê0ˆ Ê ˆ and r = 6 Á + m 0. Á Ë3 Ë - Find the acute angle between the lines. [7] OCR 007 4754A/0 June 07

3 Û 6 Two students are trying to evaluate the integral Ù ı + e - x dx. Sarah uses the trapezium rule with strips, and starts by constructing the following table. x.5 + e -x.696.060.0655 (i) Complete the calculation, giving your answer to 3 significant figures. [] Anish uses a binomial approximation for and then integrates this. (ii) Show that, provided e x is suitably small, + e e e [3] + - e x ( ) ª + - -x -x - x. 8 Û - x (iii) Use this result to evaluate Ù + e dx approximately, giving your answer to 3 significant ı figures. [3] OCR 007 4754A/0 June 07 [Turn over

4 Section B (36 marks) 7 Data suggest that the number of cases of infection from a particular disease tends to oscillate between two values over a period of approximately 6 months. (a) Suppose that the number of cases, P thousand, after time t months is modelled by the equation P Thus, when t 0, P. sin t. (i) By considering the greatest and least values of sin t, write down the greatest and least values of P predicted by this model. [] dp (ii) Verify that P satisfies the differential equation [5] dt P cos t. (b) An alternative model is proposed, with differential equation As before, P when t 0. dp dt (P P) cos t. (*) (i) Express in partial fractions. [4] P(P ) (ii) Solve the differential equation (*) to show that ln ÊP -ˆ Ë sin t. P = [5] This equation can be rearranged to give P =. t - e sin (iii) Find the greatest and least values of P predicted by this model. [4] OCR 007 4754A/0 June 07

8 y B 5 A C(x, y) O x Fig. 8 In a theme park ride, a capsule C moves in a vertical plane (see Fig. 8). With respect to the axes shown, the path of C is modelled by the parametric equations x 0 cos q 5 cos q, y 0 sin q 5 sin q, (0 q p), where x and y are in metres. dy (i) Show that dx cos q cos q. sin q sin q dy Verify that when dx 0 Hence find the exact coordinates of the highest point A on the path of C. [6] q 3 p. (ii) Express x y in terms of q. Hence show that x y 5 00 cos q. [4] (iii) Using this result, or otherwise, find the greatest and least distances of C from O. [] You are given that, at the point B on the path vertically above O, cos q cos q 0. (iv) Using this result, and the result in part (ii), find the distance OB. Give your answer to 3 significant figures. [4] OCR 007 4754A/0 June 07

ADVANCED GCE 4754/0A MATHEMATICS (MEI) Applications of Advanced Mathematics (C4) Paper A TUESDAY JANUARY 008 Additional materials: Answer Booklet (8 pages) Graph paper MEI Examination Formulae and Tables (MF) Afternoon Time: hour 30 minutes INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Write your name in capital letters, your Centre Number and Candidate Number in the spaces provided on the Answer Booklet. Read each question carefully and make sure you know what you have to do before starting your answer. Answer all the questions. You are permitted to use a graphical calculator in this paper. Final answers should be given to a degree of accuracy appropriate to the context. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. The total number of marks for this paper is 7. You are advised that an answer may receive no marks unless you show sufficient detail of the working to indicate that a correct method is being used. NOTE This paper will be followed by Paper B: Comprehension. This document consists of 4 printed pages. OCR 008 [T/0/653] OCR is an exempt Charity [Turn over

Section A (36 marks) Express 3 cos θ + 4sinθ in the form R cos(θ α),wherer > 0and0< α < π. Hence solve the equation 3 cos θ + 4sinθ = for π θ π. [7] (i) Find the first three terms in the binomial expansion of x. State the set of values of x for which the expansion is valid. [5] (ii) Hence find the first three terms in the series expansion of + x x. [3] 3 Fig. 3 shows part of the curve y = + x, together with the line y =. y O x Fig. 3 Theregionenclosedbythecurve,they-axis and the line y = is rotated through 360 about the y-axis. Find the volume of the solid generated, giving your answer in terms of π. [5] 4 The angle θ satisfies the equation sin(θ + 45 )=cos θ. (i) Using the exact values of sin 45 and cos 45,showthattanθ =. [5] (ii) Find the values of θ for 0 < θ < 360. [] 5 Express 4 x(x in partial fractions. [6] + 4) 6 Solve the equation cosec θ = 3, for 0 < θ < 360. [3] OCR 008 4754/0A Jan08

3 Section B (36 marks) 7 A glass ornament OABCDEFG is a truncated pyramid on a rectangular base (see Fig. 7). All dimensions are in centimetres. G (3, 6, 4) F (3, 4, 4) D (9, 6, 4) z E (9, 4, 4) x O y A (0, 0, 0) C (5, 0, 0) B (5, 0, 0) Fig. 7 (i) Write down the vectors CD and CB. [] (ii) Find the length of the edge CD. [] (iii) Show that the vector 4i + k is perpendicular to the vectors CD and CB. Hence find the cartesian equation of the plane BCDE. [5] (iv) Write down vector equations for the lines OG and AF. Show that they meet at the point P with coordinates (5, 0, 40). [5] You may assume that the lines CD and BE also meet at the point P. The volume of a pyramid is area of base height. 3 (v) Find the volumes of the pyramids POABC and PDEFG. Hence find the volume of the ornament. [4] OCR 008 4754/0A Jan08 [Turn over

4 8 A curve has equation where k is a positive constant. (i) Verify that x + 4y = k, x = k cos θ, y = k sin θ, are parametric equations for the curve. [3] (ii) Hence or otherwise show that dy dx = x 4y. [3] (iii) Fig. 8 illustrates the curve for a particular value of k. Write down this value of k. [] y O x Fig. 8 (iv) Copy Fig. 8 and on the same axes sketch the curves for k =, k = 3andk = 4. [3] On a map, the curves represent the contours of a mountain. A stream flows down the mountain. Its path on the map is always at right angles to the contour it is crossing. (v) Explain why the path of the stream is modelled by the differential equation dy dx = 4y x. [] (vi) Solve this differential equation. Given that the path of the stream passes through the point (, ), show that its equation is y = x4 6. [6] Permission to reproduce items where third-party owned material protected by copyright is included has been sought and cleared where possible. Every reasonable effort has been made by the publisher (OCR) to trace copyright holders, but if any items requiring clearance have unwittingly been included, the publisher will be pleased to make amends at the earliest possible opportunity. OCR is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which is itself a department of the University of Cambridge. OCR 008 4754/0A Jan08

ADVANCED GCE 4754/0A MATHEMATICS (MEI) Applications of Advanced Mathematics (C4) Paper A WEDNESDAY MAY 008 Additional materials: Answer Booklet (8 pages) Graph paper MEI Examination Formulae and Tables (MF) Afternoon Time: hour 30 minutes INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Write your name in capital letters, your Centre Number and Candidate Number in the spaces provided on the Answer Booklet. Read each question carefully and make sure you know what you have to do before starting your answer. Answer all the questions. You are permitted to use a graphical calculator in this paper. Final answers should be given to a degree of accuracy appropriate to the context. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. The total number of marks for this paper is 7. You are advised that an answer may receive no marks unless you show sufficient detail of the working to indicate that a correct method is being used. NOTE This paper will be followed by Paper B: Comprehension. This document consists of 4 printed pages. OCR 008 [T/0/653] OCR is an exempt Charity [Turn over

Express Section A (36 marks) x x 4 + as a single fraction, simplifying your answer. [3] x + Fig. shows the curve y = + e x. y O x Fig. The region bounded by the curve, the x-axis, the y-axis and the line x = is rotated through 360 about the x-axis. Show that the volume of the solid of revolution produced is π( + e ). [4] 3 Solve the equation cos θ = sin θ for 0 θ π, giving your answers in terms of π. [7] 4 Given that x = secθ and y = 3tanθ, showthat x 4 y 9 =. [3] 5 A curve has parametric equations x = + u, y = u 3. (i) Find dy in terms of u. [3] dx (ii) Hence find the gradient of the curve at the point with coordinates (5, 6). [] 6 (i) Find the first three non-zero terms of the binomial series expansion of, and state the set + 4x of values of x for which the expansion is valid. [5] (ii) Hence find the first three non-zero terms of the series expansion of x + 4x. [3] 7 Express 3sinx cos x in the form R sin(x α),wherer > 0and0< α < π.expressαin the form kπ. Find the exact coordinates of the maximum point of the curve y = 3sinx cos x for which 0 < x < π. [6] OCR 008 4754/0A Jun08

3 Section B (36 marks) 8 The upper and lower surfaces of a coal seam are modelled as planes ABC and DEF, as shown in Fig. 8. All dimensions are metres. z y C O F upper surface of seam A D x B lower surface of seam E Fig. 8 Relative to axes Ox (due east), Oy (due north) and O (vertically upwards), the coordinates of the points are as follows. A: (0, 0, 5) B: (00, 0, 30) C: (0, 00, 5) D: (0, 0, 40) E: (00, 0, 50) F: (0, 00, 35) (i) Verify that the cartesian equation of the plane ABC is 3x + y + 0 +300 = 0. [3] (ii) Find the vectors DE and DF. Show that the vector i j + 0k is perpendicular to each of these vectors. Hence find the cartesian equation of the plane DEF. [6] (iii) By calculating the angle between their normal vectors, find the angle between the planes ABC and DEF. [4] It is decided to drill down to the seam from a point R (5, 34, 0) in a line perpendicular to the upper surface of the seam. This line meets the plane ABC at the point S. (iv) Write down a vector equation of the line RS. Calculate the coordinates of S. [5] OCR 008 4754/0A Jun08 [Turn over

4 9 A skydiver drops from a helicopter. Before she opens her parachute, her speed v ms after time t seconds is modelled by the differential equation When t = 0, v = 0. dv dt = 0e t. (i) Find v in terms of t. [4] (ii) According to this model, what is the speed of the skydiver in the long term? [] She opens her parachute when her speed is 0 m s. Her speed t seconds after this is w ms,andis modelled by the differential equation (iii) Express dw dt = (w 4)(w + 5). in partial fractions. [4] (w 4)(w + 5) (iv) Using this result, show that w 4 w + 5 = 0.4e 4.5t. [6] (v) According to this model, what is the speed of the skydiver in the long term? [] Permission to reproduce items where third-party owned material protected by copyright is included has been sought and cleared where possible. Every reasonable effort has been made by the publisher (OCR) to trace copyright holders, but if any items requiring clearance have unwittingly been included, the publisher will be pleased to make amends at the earliest possible opportunity. OCR is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which is itself a department of the University of Cambridge. OCR 008 4754/0A Jun08

ADVANCED GCE MATHEMATICS (MEI) Applications of Advanced Mathematics (C4) Paper A 4754A Candidates answer on the Answer Booklet OCR Supplied Materials: 8 page Answer Booklet Graph paper MEI Examination Formulae and Tables (MF) Other Materials Required: None Tuesday 3 January 009 Morning Duration: hour 30 minutes * * 4 4 7 7 5 5 4 4 A A * * INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Write your name clearly in capital letters, your Centre Number and Candidate Number in the spaces provided on the Answer Booklet. Use black ink. Pencil may be used for graphs and diagrams only. Read each question carefully and make sure that you know what you have to do before starting your answer. Answer all the questions. Do not write in the bar codes. You are permitted to use a graphical calculator in this paper. Final answers should be given to a degree of accuracy appropriate to the context. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. You are advised that an answer may receive no marks unless you show sufficient detail of the working to indicate that a correct method is being used. The total number of marks for this paper is 7. This document consists of 4 pages. Any blank pages are indicated. NOTE This paper will be followed by Paper B: Comprehension. OCR 009 [T/0/653] OCR is an exempt Charity R 8H6 Turn over

Express Section A (36 marks) 3x + x(x in partial fractions. [6] + ) Show that ( + x) 3 = + 3 x 4 9 x +..., and find the next term in the expansion. State the set of values of x for which the expansion is valid. [6] 3 Vectors a and b are given by a = i + j k and b = 4i j + k. Find constants λ and µ such that λa + µb = 4j 3k. [5] 4 Prove that cot β cot α = sin(α β) sin α sin β. [3] 5 (i) Write down normal vectors to the planes x y + = and x =. Hence find the acute angle between the planes. [4] (ii) Write down a vector equation of the line through (, 0, ) perpendicular to the plane x y + =. Find the point of intersection of this line with the plane. [4] 6 (i) Express cos θ + 3 sin θ in the form R cos(θ α), where R > 0 and α is acute, expressing α in terms of π. [4] (ii) Write down the derivative of tan θ. Hence show that 0 3 π (cos θ + 3 sin θ) dθ = 3 4. [4] OCR 009 4754A Jan09

3 Section B (36 marks) 7 Scientists can estimate the time elapsed since an animal died by measuring its body temperature. (i) Assuming the temperature goes down at a constant rate of.5 degrees Fahrenheit per hour, estimate how long it will take for the temperature to drop (A) from 98 F to 89 F, (B) from 98 F to 80 F. [] In practice, rate of temperature loss is not likely to be constant. A better model is provided by Newton s law of cooling, which states that the temperature θ in degrees Fahrenheit t hours after death is given by the differential equation dθ dt = k(θ θ 0 ), where θ 0 F is the air temperature and k is a constant. (ii) Show by integration that the solution of this equation is θ = θ 0 + Ae kt, where A is a constant. [5] The value of θ 0 is 50, and the initial value of θ is 98. The initial rate of temperature loss is.5 F per hour. (iii) Find A, and show that k = 0.03 5. [4] (iv) Use this model to calculate how long it will take for the temperature to drop (A) from 98 F to 89 F, (B) from 98 F to 80 F. [5] (v) Comment on the results obtained in parts (i) and (iv). [] [Question 8 is printed overleaf.] OCR 009 4754A Jan09 Turn over

4 8 Fig. 8 illustrates a hot air balloon on its side. The balloon is modelled by the volume of revolution about the x-axis of the curve with parametric equations x = + sin θ, y = cos θ + sin θ, (0 θ π). The curve crosses the x-axis at the point A (4, 0). B and C are maximum and minimum points on the curve. Units on the axes are metres. y B O A (4, 0) x C Fig. 8 (i) Find dy in terms of θ. dx [4] (ii) Verify that dy dx = 0 when θ = π, and find the exact coordinates of B. 6 Hence find the maximum width BC of the balloon. [5] (iii) (A) Show that y = x cos θ. (B) Find sin θ in terms of x and show that cos θ = x 4 x. (C) Hence show that the cartesian equation of the curve is y = x 3 4 x4. [7] (iv) Find the volume of the balloon. [3] Permission to reproduce items where third-party owned material protected by copyright is included has been sought and cleared where possible. Every reasonable effort has been made by the publisher (OCR) to trace copyright holders, but if any items requiring clearance have unwittingly been included, the publisher will be pleased to make amends at the earliest possible opportunity. OCR is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which is itself a department of the University of Cambridge. OCR 009 4754A Jan09

ADVANCED GCE MATHEMATICS (MEI) Applications of Advanced Mathematics (C4) Paper A 4754A Candidates answer on the Answer Booklet OCR Supplied Materials: 8 page Answer Booklet Graph paper MEI Examination Formulae and Tables (MF) Other Materials Required: None Monday June 009 Morning Duration: hour 30 minutes * * 4 4 7 7 5 5 4 4 A A * * INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Write your name clearly in capital letters, your Centre Number and Candidate Number in the spaces provided on the Answer Booklet. Use black ink. Pencil may be used for graphs and diagrams only. Read each question carefully and make sure that you know what you have to do before starting your answer. Answer all the questions. Do not write in the bar codes. You are permitted to use a graphical calculator in this paper. Final answers should be given to a degree of accuracy appropriate to the context. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. You are advised that an answer may receive no marks unless you show sufficient detail of the working to indicate that a correct method is being used. The total number of marks for this paper is 7. This document consists of 4 pages. Any blank pages are indicated. NOTE This paper will be followed by Paper B: Comprehension. OCR 009 [T/0/653] OCR is an exempt Charity R 9B09 Turn over

Section A (36 marks) Express 4 cos θ sin θ in the form R cos(θ + α), where R > 0 and 0 < α < π. Hence solve the equation 4 cos θ sin θ = 3, for 0 θ π. [7] Using partial fractions, find x dx. [7] (x + )(x + ) 3 A curve satisfies the differential equation dy dx = 3x y, and passes through the point (, ). Find y in terms of x. [4] 4 The part of the curve y = 4 x that is above the x-axis is rotated about the y-axis. This is shown in Fig. 4. Find the volume of revolution produced, giving your answer in terms of π. [5] y x Fig. 4 5 A curve has parametric equations where a is a constant. x = at 3, y = a + t, Show that dy dx = 3t( + t ). Hence find the gradient of the curve at the point (a, a). [7] 6 Given that cosec θ cot θ = 3, show that cot θ cot θ = 0. Hence solve the equation cosec θ cot θ = 3 for 0 θ 80. [6] OCR 009 4754A Jun09

3 Section B (36 marks) 7 When a light ray passes from air to glass, it is deflected through an angle. The light ray ABC starts at point A (,, ), and enters a glass object at point B (0, 0, ). The surface of the glass object is a plane with normal vector n. Fig. 7 shows a cross-section of the glass object in the plane of the light ray and n. n C B A Fig. 7 (i) Find the vector AB and a vector equation of the line AB. [] The surface of the glass object is a plane with equation x + =. AB makes an acute angle θ with the normal to this plane. (ii) Write down the normal vector n, and hence calculate θ, giving your answer in degrees. [5] 0 The line BC has vector equation r = ( 0 ) + µ ( ). This line makes an acute angle φ with the normal to the plane. (iii) Show that φ = 45. [3] (iv) Snell s Law states that sin θ = k sin φ, where k is a constant called the refractive index. Find k. [] The light ray leaves the glass object through a plane with equation x + =. Units are centimetres. (v) Find the point of intersection of the line BC with the plane x + =. Hence find the distance the light ray travels through the glass object. [5] [Question 8 is printed overleaf.] Copyright Information OCR is committed to seeking permission to reproduce all third-party content that it uses in its assessment materials. OCR has attempted to identify and contact all copyright holders whose work is used in this paper. To avoid the issue of disclosure of answer-related information to candidates, all copyright acknowledgements are reproduced in the OCR Copyright Acknowledgements Booklet. This is produced for each series of examinations, is given to all schools that receive assessment material and is freely available to download from our public website (www.ocr.org.uk) after the live examination series. If OCR has unwittingly failed to correctly acknowledge or clear any third-party content in this assessment material, OCR will be happy to correct its mistake at the earliest possible opportunity. For queries or further information please contact the Copyright Team, First Floor, 9 Hills Road, Cambridge CB PB. OCR is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group; Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which is itself a department of the University of Cambridge. OCR 009 4754A Jun09

4 8 Archimedes, about 00 years ago, used regular polygons inside and outside circles to obtain approximations for π. (i) Fig. 8. shows a regular -sided polygon inscribed in a circle of radius unit, centre O. AB is one of the sides of the polygon. C is the midpoint of AB. Archimedes used the fact that the circumference of the circle is greater than the perimeter of this polygon. A C B O Fig. 8. (A) Show that AB = sin 5. [] (B) Use a double angle formula to express cos 30 in terms of sin 5. Using the exact value of cos 30, show that sin 5 = 3. [4] (C) Use this result to find an exact expression for the perimeter of the polygon. Hence show that π > 6 3. [] (ii) In Fig. 8., a regular -sided polygon lies outside the circle of radius unit, which touches each side of the polygon. F is the midpoint of DE. Archimedes used the fact that the circumference of the circle is less than the perimeter of this polygon. D F E O Fig. 8. (A) Show that DE = tan 5. [] (B) Let t = tan 5. Use a double angle formula to express tan 30 in terms of t. Hence show that t + 3t = 0. [3] (C) Solve this equation, and hence show that π < ( 3). [4] (iii) Use the results in parts (i)(c) and (ii)(c) to establish upper and lower bounds for the value of π, giving your answers in decimal form. [] OCR 009 4754A Jun09

ADVANCED GCE MATHEMATICS (MEI) Applications of Advanced Mathematics (C4) Paper A 4754A Candidates answer on the Answer Booklet OCR Supplied Materials: 8 page Answer Booklet MEI Examination Formulae and Tables (MF) Other Materials Required: None Friday 5 January 00 Afternoon Duration: hour 30 minutes * * 4 4 7 7 5 5 4 4 A A * * INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Write your name clearly in capital letters, your Centre Number and Candidate Number in the spaces provided on the Answer Booklet. Use black ink. Pencil may be used for graphs and diagrams only. Read each question carefully and make sure that you know what you have to do before starting your answer. Answer all the questions. Do not write in the bar codes. You are permitted to use a graphical calculator in this paper. Final answers should be given to a degree of accuracy appropriate to the context. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. You are advised that an answer may receive no marks unless you show sufficient detail of the working to indicate that a correct method is being used. The total number of marks for this paper is 7. This document consists of 4 pages. Any blank pages are indicated. NOTE This paper will be followed by Paper B: Comprehension. OCR 00 [T/0/653] OCR is an exempt Charity 3R 9G08 Turn over

Section A (36 marks) + x Find the first three terms in the binomial expansion of in ascending powers of x. State the ( x) set of values of x for which the expansion is valid. [7] Show that cot θ = tan θ tan θ. Hence solve the equation cot θ = + tan θ for 0 < θ < 360. [7] 3 A curve has parametric equations x = e t, y = t + t. (i) Find the gradient of the curve at the point where t = 0. [6] (ii) Find y in terms of x. [] 4 The points A, B and C have coordinates (, 3, ), (,, 3) and (0, 8, ) respectively. (i) Find the vectors AB and AC. [] (ii) Show that the vector i j 3k is perpendicular to the plane ABC. Hence find the equation of the plane ABC. [5] 5 3 5 (i) Verify that the lines r = ( 3 ) + λ( 0 ) and r = ( 4 ) + µ( 4 ) meet at the point (, 3, ). (ii) Find the acute angle between the lines. [4] 0 [3] OCR 00 4754A Jan0

3 Section B (36 marks) 6 In Fig. 6, OAB is a thin bent rod, with OA = a metres, AB = b metres and angle OAB = 0. The bent rod lies in a vertical plane. OA makes an angle θ above the horizontal. The vertical height BD of B above O is h metres. The horizontal through A meets BD at C and the vertical through A meets OD at E. a A 0 b B C h O E D Fig. 6 (i) Find angle BAC in terms of θ. Hence show that h = a sin θ + b sin(θ 60 ). [3] 3 (ii) Hence show that h = (a + b) sin θ b cos θ. [3] The rod now rotates about O, so that θ varies. You may assume that the formulae for h in parts (i) and (ii) remain valid. (iii) Show that OB is horizontal when tan θ = In the case when a = and b =, h = sin θ 3 cos θ. 3b a + b. [3] (iv) Express sin θ 3 cos θ in the form R sin(θ α). Hence, for this case, write down the maximum value of h and the corresponding value of θ. [7] [Question 7 is printed overleaf.] OCR 00 4754A Jan0 Turn over

4 7 Fig. 7 illustrates the growth of a population with time. The proportion of the ultimate (long term) population is denoted by x, and the time in years by t. When t = 0, x = 0.5, and as t increases, x approaches. x 0.5 Fig. 7 t One model for this situation is given by the differential equation (i) Verify that x = dx dt = x( x). + e t satisfies this differential equation, including the initial condition. [6] (ii) Find how long it will take, according to this model, for the population to reach three-quarters of its ultimate value. [3] An alternative model for this situation is given by the differential equation with x = 0.5 when t = 0 as before. (iii) Find constants A, B and C such that dx dt = x ( x), x ( x) = A x + B x + C x. [4] (iv) Hence show that t = + ln( x x ) x. [5] (v) Find how long it will take, according to this model, for the population to reach three-quarters of its ultimate value. [] Copyright Information OCR is committed to seeking permission to reproduce all third-party content that it uses in its assessment materials. OCR has attempted to identify and contact all copyright holders whose work is used in this paper. To avoid the issue of disclosure of answer-related information to candidates, all copyright acknowledgements are reproduced in the OCR Copyright Acknowledgements Booklet. This is produced for each series of examinations, is given to all schools that receive assessment material and is freely available to download from our public website (www.ocr.org.uk) after the live examination series. If OCR has unwittingly failed to correctly acknowledge or clear any third-party content in this assessment material, OCR will be happy to correct its mistake at the earliest possible opportunity. For queries or further information please contact the Copyright Team, First Floor, 9 Hills Road, Cambridge CB GE. OCR is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group; Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which is itself a department of the University of Cambridge. OCR 00 4754A Jan0

ADVANCED GCE MATHEMATICS (MEI) Applications of Advanced Mathematics (C4) Paper A 4754A Candidates answer on the Answer Booklet OCR Supplied Materials: 8 page Answer Booklet MEI Examination Formulae and Tables (MF) Other Materials Required: Scientific or graphical calculator Wednesday 9 June 00 Afternoon Duration: hour 30 minutes * * 4 4 7 7 5 5 4 4 A A * * INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Write your name clearly in capital letters, your Centre Number and Candidate Number in the spaces provided on the Answer Booklet. Use black ink. Pencil may be used for graphs and diagrams only. Read each question carefully and make sure that you know what you have to do before starting your answer. Answer all the questions. Do not write in the bar codes. You are permitted to use a graphical calculator in this paper. Final answers should be given to a degree of accuracy appropriate to the context. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. You are advised that an answer may receive no marks unless you show sufficient detail of the working to indicate that a correct method is being used. The total number of marks for this paper is 7. This document consists of 4 pages. Any blank pages are indicated. NOTE This paper will be followed by Paper B: Comprehension. OCR 00 [T/0/653] OCR is an exempt Charity R 9L4 Turn over

Express Section A (36 marks) x x + as a single fraction, simplifying your answer. [3] x + Fig. shows the curve y = + x. y 0 x Fig. (i) The following table gives some values of x and y. x 0 0.5 0.5 0.75 y.0308.5.44 Find the missing value of y, giving your answer correct to 4 decimal places. Hence show that, using the trapezium rule with four strips, the shaded area is approximately.5 square units. [3] (ii) Jenny uses a trapezium rule with 8 strips, and obtains a value of.58 square units. Explain why she must have made a mistake. [] (iii) The shaded area is rotated through 360 about the x-axis. Find the exact volume of the solid of revolution formed. [3] 3 The parametric equations of a curve are x = cos θ, y = sin θ cos θ for 0 θ < π. Show that the cartesian equation of the curve is x + 4y =. Sketch the curve. [5] 4 Find the first three terms in the binomial expansion of 4 + x in ascending powers of x. State the set of values of x for which the expansion is valid. [5] OCR 00 4754A Jun0

5 (i) Express 3 3 in partial fractions. [3] (y )(y + ) (ii) Hence, given that x and y satisfy the differential equation dy dx = x (y )(y + ), show that y y + = Aex3, where A is a constant. [5] 6 Solve the equation tan(θ + 45 ) = tan θ, for 0 θ 90. [7] Section B (36 marks) 7 A straight pipeline AB passes through a mountain. With respect to axes Oxy, with Ox due East, Oy due North and O vertically upwards, A has coordinates ( 00, 00, 0) and B has coordinates (00, 00, 00), where units are metres. (i) Verify that 300 AB = ( 00 ) and find the length of the pipeline. [3] 00 (ii) Write down a vector equation of the line AB, and calculate the angle it makes with the vertical. [6] A thin flat layer of hard rock runs through the mountain. The equation of the plane containing this layer is x + y + 3 = 30. (iii) Find the coordinates of the point where the pipeline meets the layer of rock. [4] (iv) By calculating the angle between the line AB and the normal to the plane of the layer, find the angle at which the pipeline cuts through the layer. [5] [Question 8 is printed overleaf.] OCR 00 4754A Jun0 Turn over

4 8 Part of the track of a roller-coaster is modelled by a curve with the parametric equations x = θ sin θ, y = 4 cos θ for 0 θ π. This is shown in Fig. 8. B is a minimum point, and BC is vertical. y O A C x B Fig. 8 (i) Find the values of the parameter at A and B. Hence show that the ratio of the lengths OA and AC is (π ) : (π + ). [5] (ii) Find dy in terms of θ. Find the gradient of the track at A. [4] dx (iii) Show that, when the gradient of the track is, θ satisfies the equation cos θ 4 sin θ =. [] (iv) Express cos θ 4 sin θ in the form R cos(θ + α). Hence solve the equation cos θ 4 sin θ = for 0 θ π. [7] Copyright Information OCR is committed to seeking permission to reproduce all third-party content that it uses in its assessment materials. OCR has attempted to identify and contact all copyright holders whose work is used in this paper. To avoid the issue of disclosure of answer-related information to candidates, all copyright acknowledgements are reproduced in the OCR Copyright Acknowledgements Booklet. This is produced for each series of examinations, is given to all schools that receive assessment material and is freely available to download from our public website (www.ocr.org.uk) after the live examination series. If OCR has unwittingly failed to correctly acknowledge or clear any third-party content in this assessment material, OCR will be happy to correct its mistake at the earliest possible opportunity. For queries or further information please contact the Copyright Team, First Floor, 9 Hills Road, Cambridge CB GE. OCR is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group; Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which is itself a department of the University of Cambridge. OCR 00 4754A Jun0

ADVANCED GCE MATHEMATICS (MEI) Applications of Advanced Mathematics (C4) Paper A 4754A Candidates answer on the answer booklet. OCR supplied materials: 8 page answer booklet (sent with general stationery) MEI Examination Formulae and Tables (MF) Other materials required: Scientific or graphical calculator Friday 4 January 0 Afternoon Duration: hour 30 minutes * * 4 4 7 7 5 5 4 4 A A * * INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces provided on the answer booklet. Please write clearly and in capital letters. Use black ink. Pencil may be used for graphs and diagrams only. Read each question carefully. Make sure you know what you have to do before starting your answer. Answer all the questions. Do not write in the bar codes. You are permitted to use a scientific or graphical calculator in this paper. Final answers should be given to a degree of accuracy appropriate to the context. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. You are advised that an answer may receive no marks unless you show sufficient detail of the working to indicate that a correct method is being used. The total number of marks for this paper is 7. This document consists of 4 pages. Any blank pages are indicated. NOTE This paper will be followed by Paper B: Comprehension. OCR 0 [T/0/653] OCR is an exempt Charity RP 0F0 Turn over

Section A (36 marks) (i) Use the trapezium rule with four strips to estimate + e x dx, showing your working. [4] Fig. shows a sketch of y = + e x. y x Fig. (ii) Suppose that the trapezium rule is used with more strips than in part (i) to estimate + e x dx. State, with a reason but no further calculation, whether this would give a larger or smaller estimate. [] A curve is defined parametrically by the equations x = + t, y = t + t. Find t in terms of x. Hence find the cartesian equation of the curve, giving your answer as simply as possible. [5] 3 Find the first three terms in the binomial expansion of in ascending powers of x. State the 3 (3 x) set of values of x for which the expansion is valid. [7] 4 The points A, B and C have coordinates (, 0, ), (4, 3, 6) and (9, 3, 4) respectively. (i) Show that AB is perpendicular to BC. [4] (ii) Find the area of triangle ABC. [3] 5 Show that sin θ = tan θ. + cos θ [3] OCR 0 4754A Jan

3 6 8 (i) Find the point of intersection of the line r = ( ) + λ ( 3 0 ) and the plane x 3y + =. 6 [4] (ii) Find the acute angle between the line and the normal to the plane. [4] Section B (36 marks) 7 A particle is moving vertically downwards in a liquid. Initially its velocity is zero, and after t seconds it is v m s. Its terminal (long-term) velocity is 5 m s. A model of the particle s motion is proposed. In this model, v = 5( e t ). (i) Show that this equation is consistent with the initial and terminal velocities. Calculate the velocity after 0.5 seconds as given by this model. [3] (ii) Verify that v satisfies the differential equation dv dt In a second model, v satisfies the differential equation As before, when t = 0, v = 0. dv dt = 0 0.4v. (iii) Show that this differential equation may be written as 0 dv (5 v)(5 + v) dt = 4. Using partial fractions, solve this differential equation to show that = 0 v. [3] t = 4 ln(5 + v ). [8] 5 v This can be re-arranged to give v = 5( e 4t ) + e 4t. [You are not required to show this result.] (iv) Verify that this model also gives a terminal velocity of 5 m s. Calculate the velocity after 0.5 seconds as given by this model. [3] The velocity of the particle after 0.5 seconds is measured as 3 m s. (v) Which of the two models fits the data better? [] OCR 0 4754A Jan Turn over