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Mathematical Methods 1
Practice Paper E
Time: 3 hours
Candidates may use any non programmable, non graphical calculator which does
not have the capability of storing data or manipulating algebraic expressions.
Information for Candidates
This practice paper follows the most common syllabi of Mathematical Methods used
the United Kingdom Universities for Mathematics, Physics and Engineering degrees.
Booklets of Mathematical formulae and statistical tables may NOT be used.
Full marks may be obtained for answers to MOST of the questions.
The marks for the parts of questions are shown in round brackets, e.g. (2).
There are 17 questions in this question paper.
The total mark for this paper is 139.
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Answers without working may not gain full credit.
Non exact answers should be given to an appropriate degree of accuracy.
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Topics Examined Under Mathematical Methods 1
• Revision and extensions of Pre-University Algebra and Calculus, including
intrinsic coordinates.
• Partial Differentiation
[includes applications and the use of the gradient operator]
• Curve Sketching in 2 and 3 Dimensions
• Limits
• Ordinary Differential Equations
[First and second order including substitutions, variation of parameters, D
operator and simple Laplace transforms]
• Sequences and Series
• Recurrence Relations
• Product Operator
• Fourier Series
• Conics and Quadrics
• Differentiation and Integration under the Integral Sign
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Question 1
The product operator ∏ , is defined as
k
∏[u ]
i =1
i = u1 × u2 × u3 × u4 × ...× uk −1 × uk .
Simplify, showing a clear method
n
r + 1
∏r =1
r . ( 2)
Question 2
The surface S has Cartesian equation
x = y2 + z2 .
Sketch the graph of S . ( 3)
Question 3
A sequence of numbers T1 , T2 , T3 , T4 , T5 , … , Tn , … is generated by the recurrence
relation
Tn+1 = 2Tn − 5 , T1 = 6 .
Determine an expression for the n th term of this sequence. (7)
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Question 4
x + 2y + z =1
x + y + 3z = 2
3x + 5 y + 5 z = 4
Show that the solution of the above simultaneous equations is
x = 3 − 5t , y = 2t − 1 , z=t
where t is a parameter. ( 6)
Question 5
Simplify each of the following expressions.
1
a)
D 2
− 4D + 3
{e2 x } . (1)
1
b)
D 2
− 4D + 3
{e3 x } . ( 3)
1
c) 2 {sin 2 x} . ( 3)
D − 4D + 3
1
d) 2 {cos x} . ( 3)
D +1
Question 6
The function of two variables f is defined as
f ( x, y ) ≡ 2 x3 + 6 xy 2 − 3 y 3 − 150 x , x ∈ » , y ∈ » .
Find the coordinates of each of the stationary points of f , where z = f ( x, y ) , and
further determine their nature. (11)
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Question 7
Use the method of variation of parameters to find the general solution of the following
differential equation.
d2y dy
−4 + 4 y = 6 x e2 x . (7)
dx 2 dx
Question 8
By using a suitable test and justifying every step in the workings, determine the
convergence or divergence of the following series.
a)
n =1
10n
n!
. ( 3)
b)
k =1
k4
( k + 1) 6
. ( 2)
c)
r =1
( r + 1)( 2r + 1)( 3r + 1) .
r4
( 2)
Question 9
A solid’s base is bounded by the circle with equation
x2 + y 2 = 1 .
Every vertical cross-section of the solid, perpendicular to the x axis, is a right angled
isosceles triangle, with one of its non hypotenuse sides on the base of the solid.
Determine the volume of the solid. ( 6)
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Question 10
Use two distinct methods to evaluate the following limit.
x+3 −2 x
lim . ( 8)
x→1 x −1
Question 11
A function f ( x ) is defined in an interval ( − L, L ) , L > 0 .
a) State the general formula for the Fourier series of f ( x ) in ( − L, L ) , giving
general expressions for the coefficients of the series. ( 2)
b) Find the Fourier series of
f ( x ) = x 2 , −1 ≤ x ≤ 1 . ( 6)
c) Hence determine the exact value of
1 1 1 1 1 ( 3)
1 − + − + − + ... .
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Question 12
∞
e−2 x sin x
I=
0 x
dx .
By introducing in the integrand a parameter k and carrying a suitable differentiation
under the integral sign show that
I = arccot 2 . ( 8)
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Question 13
The function w = ϕ u ( x, y ) , v ( x, y ) satisfies
x = eu cos v and y = e −u sin v .
∂u ∂u ∂v ∂v
Determine simplified expressions for , , and , in terms of u and v . ( 9)
∂x ∂y ∂x ∂y
Question 14
Use Laplace transforms to solve the differential equation
d2y
− 4 y = 24cos 2 x , x ≥ 0 ,
dx 2
dy
subject to the boundary conditions y = 3 , = 4 at x = 0 . ( 9)
dx
Question 15
A curve C has Cartesian equation
sin y = e x , x ≤ 0 .
Find an intrinsic equation for C , in the form s = f (ψ ) , where s is measured from
π
the point with Cartesian coordinates 0, , and ψ is the angle the tangent to C
2
makes with the positive x axis. ( 8)
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Question 16
x 2 + 2 y 2 + z 2 + 2 xy + 2 yz = 9 .
The quadric surface, with the above Cartesian equation, is rotated out of its standard
position.
By suitably removing the cross terms, give the Cartesian equation of the quadric
surface in the rotated system.
You are expected to name the conic and give the direction of any axes of symmetry in
the original coordinate system. (12 )
Question 17
The curve with equation y = f ( x ) satisfies the differential equation
d2y −y dy
+ e = 0, ≥ 0.
dx 2 dx
dy
If y = 0 , = −1 at x = 1 π , solve the differential equation to show that
dx 2
y = ln (1 − cos x ) . (15 )
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