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Calculus Worksheet: Tangents and Asymptotes

The document contains a series of mathematical problems and solutions, primarily focused on calculus concepts such as differentiation, tangent and normal lines, and asymptotes. It includes step-by-step calculations for finding gradients, equations of tangents, areas of triangles, and critical points of functions. The problems are structured in a worksheet format, with notes on marking schemes and expected answers for each part.

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Calculus Worksheet: Tangents and Asymptotes

The document contains a series of mathematical problems and solutions, primarily focused on calculus concepts such as differentiation, tangent and normal lines, and asymptotes. It includes step-by-step calculations for finding gradients, equations of tangents, areas of triangles, and critical points of functions. The problems are structured in a worksheet format, with notes on marking schemes and expected answers for each part.

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Worksheet Chapter 4(MS)

dy 1
1. (a) = 2x − x 3 A1
dx 2
 1 
x 2 − x 2  = 0
 2 
x = 0, ±2
dy  9  25   25 
= 0 at  0, ,  − 2, ,  2,  A1A1A1
dx  8  8  8 
Note: Award A2 for all three x-values correct with errors/omissions in y-values.

3
(b) at x = 1, gradient of tangent = (A1)
2
Note: In the following, allow FT on incorrect gradient.
3  3 1
equation of tangent is y – 2 = (x – 1)  y = x +  (A1)
2  2 2
3
meets x-axis when y = 0, –2 = (x – 1) (M1)
2
1
x= −
3
 1 
coordinates of T are  − , 0  A1
 3 

2
(c) gradient of normal = – (A1)
3
2  2 8
equation of normal is y – 2 = − ( x − 1)  y = − x +  (M1)
3  3 3
8
at x = 0, y = A1
3
Note: In the following, allow FT on incorrect coordinates of T and N.
13 52
lengths of PN = , PT = A1A1
9 9
1 13 52
area of triangle PTN =   M1
2 9 9
13 676
= (or equivalent e.g. ) A1
9 18
[15]

1
2. (a) f ′(x) = 3x2 – 6x – 9 (= 0) (M1)
(x + 1)(x – 3) = 0
x = –1; x = 3
(max)(–1, 15); (min)(3, –17) A1A1
Note: The coordinates need not be explicitly stated but the values
need to be seen.
y = –8x + 7 A1 N2

(b) f″(x) = 6x – 6 = 0  inflexion (1, –1) A1


which lies on y = – 8x + 7 R1AG
[6]

3. (a) x2 + 5x + 4 = 0  x = –l or x = –4 (M1)
so vertical asymptotes are x = –1 and x = –4 A1
as x → ∞ then y → 1 so horizontal asymptote is y = 1 (M1)A1

(b) x2 – 5x + 4 = 0  x = 1 or x = 4 A1
x=0  y=1
so intercepts are (1, 0), (4, 0) and (0, 1)

( x 2 + 5 x + 4)(2 x − 5) − ( x 2 − 5 x + 4)(2 x + 5)
(c) (i) f′(x) = M1A1A1
( x 2 + 5 x + 4) 2
10 x 2 − 40  10( x − 2)( x + 2) 
= =  A1
( x + 5 x + 4)
2  ( x 2 + 5 x + 4) 2 
2
 
f′(x) = 0  x = ±2 M1
 1
so the points under consideration are (–2, –9) and  2,−  A1A1
 9
looking at the sign either side of the points (or attempt
to find f″(x)) M1
e.g. if x = –2– then (x – 2)(x + 2) > 0 and if x = –2+ then
(x – 2)(x + 2) < 0, therefore (–2, –9) is a maximum A1

(ii) e.g. if x = 2– then (x – 2)(x + 2) < 0 and if x = 2+ then


 1
(x – 2)(x + 2) > 0, therefore  2,−  is a minimum A1
 9
Note: Candidates may find the minimum first.

2
(d)

A3
Note: Award A1 for each branch consistent with and including the
features found in previous parts.

(e) one A1
[20]

4.

A5
Note: Award A1 for origin
A1 for shape
A1 for maximum
A1 for each point of inflexion.
[5]

3
1 1 1
5. x2 + y2 = a2
1 1
1 − 1 − 2 dy
x 2 y + =0 M1
2 2 dx
1
dy 2 x y
=− =− A1
dx 1 x
2 y
1
dy a2
Note: Accept = 1 − 1 from making y the subject of the equation,
dx
x2
and all correct subsequent working
therefore the gradient at the point P is given by
dy q
=− A1
dx p
q
equation of tangent is y – q = − ( x − p) M1
p
q
(y = − x+q+ q p )
p
q p
x-intercept: y = 0, n = +p= q p+p A1
q
y-intercept: x = 0, m = q p +q A1
n+m= q p + p+ q p + p M1
= 2 q p + p+q
= ( p + q)2 A1
=a AG
[8]

6. let x = distance from observer to rocket


let h = the height of the rocket above the ground
METHOD 1
dh
= 300 when h = 800 A1
dt
1
x = h + 360000 = (h
2 2
+ 360000) 2 M1
dx h
= A1
dh h + 360000
2

when h = 800
dx dx dh
=  M1
dt dh dt
300h
= A1
h 2 + 360000
= 240 (m s–1) A1

4
METHOD 2
h2 + 6002 = x2 M1
dx
2h = 2x A1
dh
dx h
=
dh x
800  4 
= =  A1
1000  5 
dh
= 300 A1
dt
dx dx dh
=  M1
dt dh dt
4
= × 300
5
= 240 (m s–1) A1

METHOD 3
x2 = 6002 + h2 M1
dx dh
2x = 2h A1A1
dt dt
when h = 800, x = 1000
dx 800 dh
=  M1A1
dt 1000 dt
= 240 m s–1 A1

METHOD 4
1
Distance between the observer and the rocket = (600 2 + 800 2 ) 2 = 1000 M1A1
Component of the velocity in the line of sight = sin θ × 300
(where θ = angle of elevation) M1A1
800
sin θ = A1
1000
component = 240 (m s–1) A1
[6]

7. x3y3 – xy = 0
3x2y3 + 3x3y2y′ – y – xy′ = 0 M1A1A1
Note: Award A1 for correctly differentiating each term.
x = 1, y = 1 3 + 3y′ – 1 – y′ = 0
2y′ = –2
y′ = –1 (M1)A1
gradient of normal = 1 (A1)
equation of the normal y – 1 = x – 1 A1 N2
y=x
Note: Award A2R5 for correct answer and correct justification.
[7]

5
8. (a) Attempting implicit differentiation M1
dy dy
2x + y + x + 2y =0 A1
dx dx
EITHER
dy dy
Substituting x = −1, y = k eg − 2 + k − + 2k =0 M1
dx dx
dy
Attempting to make the subject M1
dx

OR
dy dy − (2 x + y )
Attempting to make the subject eg = M1
dx dx x + 2y

dy
Substituting x = −1, y = k into M1
dx
THEN
dy 2 − k
= A1 N1
dx 2 k − 1

dy
(b) Solving = 0 for k gives k = 2 A1
dx
[6]

9. (a) AQ = x 2 + 4 (km) (A1)

QY = (2 − x) (km) (A1)
T = 5 5 AQ + 5QY (M1)

= 5 5 (x 2
)
+ 4 + 5(2 − x ) (mins) A1

(b) Attempting to use the chain rule on 5 5 (x 2


+4 ) (M1)

(x ) ( )
1
d 
+ 4  = 5 5  x 2 + 4
1 −
5 5 2 2  2x A1
dx   2
 5 5x 
= 
 
 x +4 
2

d
(5(2 − x )) = − 5 A1
dx
dT 5 5x
= −5 AG N0
dx x2 + 4
6
(c) (i) 5 x = x 2 + 4 or equivalent A1

Squaring both sides and rearranging to


obtain 5x2 = x2 + 4 M1
x=1 A1 N1
Note: Do not award the final A1 for stating a negative solution
in final answer.

(ii) T = 5 5 1 + 4 + 5(2 − 1) M1

= 30 (mins) A1 N1
Note: Allow FT on incorrect x value.

(iii) METHOD 1
Attempting to use the quotient rule M1

( )
1
du dv −
u = x ,v = x 2 + 4 , =1 and = x x2 + 4 2 (A1)
dx dx
 2 
( )
1
1 2 −
2
d T  x +4 − x +4 2  2x 2 
= 5 5 2 
( )
A1
dx 2
 x2 + 4 
 

Attempt to simplify (M1)

=
5 5
x 2

+ 4 − x 2 or equivalent A1
(x )
3
2
+4 2

20 5
= AG
(x )
3
2
+4 2

20 5
When x = 1, > 0 and hence T = 30
(x )
3
2
+4 2

is a minimum R1 N0
Note: Allow FT on incorrect x value, 0  x  2.

7
METHOD 2
Attempting to use the product rule M1

( )
1
du dv −
u = x , v = x2 + 4, =1 and = x x2 + 4 2 (A1)
dx dx

( ) ( )
1 3
d 2T − 5 5x 2 −
=5 5 x2 + 4 2 − x +4 2  2x A1
dx 2 2
 
 5 5 5 5 x2 
= − 3 
( ) ( )
1
 x2 + 4 x + 4 2 
2
 2

Attempt to simplify (M1)



=
(
5 5 x2 + 4 −5 5 x2 ) (
 5 5 x2 + 4 − x2
=
) A1
(x ) ( )
3 3
2
+4  2
+ 
2
 x 4 2

20 5
= AG
(x )
3
2
+4 2

20 5
When x = 1, > 0 and hence T = 30 is a
(x )
3
2
+4 2

minimum R1 N0
Note: Allow FT on incorrect x value, 0  x  2.
[18]

10.

−2
f′(x) = M1A1
(1 + x) 2
Note: Alternatively, award M1A1 for correct sketch of the derivative.
find at least one point of intersection of graphs (M1)
y = f(x) and y = f′(x) for x = 3 or 1.73 (A1)
y = f(x) and y = g (x) for x = 0 (A1)
forming inequality 0 ≤ x ≤ 3 (or 0 ≤ x ≤ 1.73) A1A1 N4
Note: Award A1 for correct limits and A1 for correct inequalities.
[7]

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