Scribd
Upload
3 views2 pages

Physics Math Tutorial 01

This document is a tutorial for advanced physics and mathematics, focusing on algebra, logarithms, and graphing functions. It consists of various problems including solving linear equations, logarithmic calculations, sketching functions, and finding intersections of curves. Candidates are instructed to show their workings clearly and provide answers in specified formats.

Uploaded by

nethulasasdinu1
Copyright
© All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
3 views2 pages

Physics Math Tutorial 01

This document is a tutorial for advanced physics and mathematics, focusing on algebra, logarithms, and graphing functions. It consists of various problems including solving linear equations, logarithmic calculations, sketching functions, and finding intersections of curves. Candidates are instructed to show their workings clearly and provide answers in specified formats.

Uploaded by

nethulasasdinu1
Copyright
© All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd

ADVANCED PHYSICS & MATHEMATICS

Tutorial 01: Algebra, Logarithms & Graphing Functions


Time Allowed: 2 Hours | Total Marks: 100

Instructions to Candidates: Answer all questions. Show clear algebraic workings, substitutions, and logical steps
where applicable. For sketching questions, clearly mark all coordinate axes intercepts, asymptotes, and turning
points.

01. Solve the following system of linear simultaneous equations to determine the values of x, y, and z:

2x + 3y − z = 4

3x − y + 2z = 13

x + 2y + 3z = 11

02. Given the standard logarithmic base-10 approximations log10 2 = 0.3010 and log10 3 = 0.4771, calculate the
exact numerical value of the following expression without the use of a computational device or mathematical
tables:

log10 1.2

03. Solve the following logarithmic equation for real values of x:

log2(x + 2) + log2(x − 1) = 2

04. Sketch the geometric profiles of the following mathematical functions on separate, well-labeled coordinate
axes. Clearly indicate the coordinates of all axial intercepts, local extrema (turning points), and functional
asymptotes where applicable:

a. y = −2x2 + 4x + 6

b. y = 3 / (x − 2)

05. A straight line passes directly through the coordinate point (3, −1) and is oriented perfectly perpendicular to
the line defined by the linear equation 2x − 4y = 7. Find the explicit Cartesian equation of this line, expressing
your final answer in the standard integer form:

ay + bx = c

Physics & Mathematics Series — Tutorial 1 Page 1 of 2


06. Using the fundamental laws and properties of logarithms, condense the following multi-term expression into a
single simplified logarithmic term with a base of b:

2logb x + ½logb y − 3logb z

07. Determine the exact coordinates of the points of intersection where the straight line defined by y = x + 1
intersects the parabolic curve defined by the quadratic function:

y = x2 − 3x + 4

08. Completely factorize the third-order cubic polynomial function f(x) = x3 − 6x2 + 11x − 6 into a product of
linear factors. Hence, state all the real roots of the equation f(x) = 0.

Physics & Mathematics Series — Tutorial 1 Page 2 of 2

You might also like