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BAULKHAM HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
2015HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE
TRIAL EXAMINATION
Mathematics Extension 1
General Instructions Reading time – 5 minutes
Working time – 120 minutes
Write using black or blue pen
Board-approved calculators may be used
Total marks – 7Exam consists o
This paper consists
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Section I - 10 marksUse the multiple choice answer sheet for question 1-10
1. If O is the centre of the circle, the value of
in the following diagram is
(A) 25° (B) 40° (C) 50° (D) ) 80°
2. The point P divides the interval AB externally in the ratio 3 : 2. If A(-2,2
coordinate of the point P?(A) -13
(B) -1
(C) 4
(D) 28
50°x°
O
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8. 1√ 2 5 4
(A) sin (B)
sin
(C) sin
(D)
sin
9. The derivative of tan is:
(A)
(B)
(C) 4tan
(D)
10. The solution to |2 1| | 2| is(A) 1 (B) 1 (C) 1 1 (D) 1 1
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Section II – Extended Response All necessary working should be shown in every question.
Question 11 (15 marks) - Start on the appropriate page in your answer boo
a) Solve
1
b) Find 2 2 1 using the substitution 2 1
c) Evaluate lim→sin 12
3
d)Find the constant term in the expansion .
e) (i) Show that a root of the continuous function sin2 between 0.4 and 0.5.
(ii) Hence use one application of Newton’s method with an initial
of 0.4 to find a closer approximation for the root to 2 sign
f) Solve sin2 cos for 0 2
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Question 12 (15 marks) - Start on the appropriate page in your answer book
a) Evaluate sin2
b) (i) From a group of 6 boys and 6 girls, 8 are chosen at random to
How many different groups of 8 people can be formed?
(ii) How many of these groups consist of 4 boys and 4 girls?
(iii) 4 boys and 4 girls are chosen and placed around a circle.
What is the probability that the boys and girls alternate?
c) The rate of change of the temperature (T) of an object is proportional to th between the temperature of the object and the temperature of the surround
ie
An object is heated and placed in a room of temperature 20° to cool. Aftemperature is 36
°. After 20 minutes the temperature is 30
°.
(i) Show is a solution to the differential equatio(ii) Find the value of and the value of to 3 decimal places.(iii) What was the temperature of the object when it was first place
d) Prove
135 … … … … … … … …(2n+1) = !! for 0 by mathinduction.
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Question 13 (15 marks) - Start on the appropriate page in your answer boo
a) The polynomial 6 8 has roots , and . Find :
(i) (ii) (iii)
if
has a triple root.
b) PN is the normal to the parabola 4 at the point P (2,). Theintersects the line SN which is parallel to the tangent at P. S is the focus o
(i) Sh th ti f th l PN i 2
y
N
S
ap2 P(ap, )P2,
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c) Sand is falling on the ground forming a conical pile whose semi apex ang
The volume of the pile is increasing at a rate of /. (
(i) Show that the volume of the pile is given by: (ii) Find the rate at which the height of the pile is increasing when
pile is 2 metres.
h
r
30°
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Question 14 (15 marks) - Start on the appropriate page in your answer boo
a)
A projectile is fired from the ground with an angle of projection given by
and initial velocity V.
It just clears a wall 10 high 100 away. Let acceleration due to gravity(i) Show that the equations of motion are
and
(ii) Find the initial velocity, V of the projectile. (iii) At what speed is the projectile travelling the instant it clears th
b) Copy or trace the diagram below in your exam booklet.
V
100m
10m
x°
A
C
D
E
O
Q
P
R
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c) Below is the graph of ln √
(i) Show that the equation of the inverse function is given by
(ii) Hence find the area of the shaded region above.
2 e +1e
y
x
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Name: _________
Teacher: ________
Class: ________
FORT STREET HIGH SCHOOL
2015 HIGHER
SCHOOL
CERTIFICATE
COURSE
ASSESSMENT
TASK
3:
TRIAL
HSC
Mathematics Extension 1Time
allowed:
2
hours
(plus 5 minutes reading time)
SyllabusOutcomes
Assessment Area Description and Marking Guidelines
Chooses and applies appropriate mathematical techniques i
order to solve problems effectively
HE2, HE4 Manipulates algebraic expressions to solve problems from t
areas such as inverse functions, trigonometry, polynomials
circle geometry.
HE3, HE5
HE6
Uses a variety of methods from calculus to investigate
mathematical models of real life situations, such as projectilkinematics and growth and decay
HE7 Synthesises mathematical solutions to harder problems and
communicates them in appropriate form
Total Marks 70
Section
I 10
marks
Multiple Choice, attempt all questions,
Allow about 15 minutes for this sectionSection
II 60 Marks
Attempt Questions 11‐14,
Allow about 1 hour 45 minutes for this section
General Instructions:
Section
I Tot
Q1‐Q10
Section
II Tot
Q11 /15
Q12 /15
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SECTION I (One mark each)
Answer each question by circling the letter for the correct alternative on t
Allow about 15 minutes for this section.
1
Which expression
is
a correct
factorisation
of
64 (A)
( 4 4 16
(B) ( 4 8 16
(C) ( 4 4 16
(D)
( 4 4 16
2 Which expression is equal to 3 ?
(A)
sin 3
(B)
sin 3
(C)
sin 6
(D)
sin 6
3
Which inequality
has
the
same
solutions
as
| 2 | | 3 | 5 ?
(A) 6 0
(B)
0
(C) | 2 1| 5
(D)
1
4 A Mathematics department consists of 5 female and 5 male teachers.
committees of 3 teachers can be chosen which contain at least one fe
(A) 100
(B) 120
(C) 200
(D)
2500
5
Consider the function
and its inverse function . Eva
(A) ‐3
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6
Which group of three numbers could be the roots of the polynomial e
41 42 0 ?
(A) 2, 3 , 7
(B)
1, ‐6, 7
(C) ‐1, ‐2, 21
(D) ‐1, ‐3, ‐14
7 A family of ten people is seated randomly around a circular table. Wha
that the two oldest members of the family sit together?
(A)
!!
!
(B)
!!
!
(C)
!!
!
(D)
!!
!
8) Let 1 x be a first approximation to the root of the equation cos log x
What is a better approximation to the root using Newton’s method?
(A) 1.28
(B) 1.29
(C) 130
(D) 1.31
9
What is the value of 2
3
6
sec
tan
xdx
x
? Use the substitution tanu x .
(A) 0.6009
(B) 0.6913
(C)log 3
e
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10 Let || 1.What is the general solution of 2 ?
(A) 1
, is an integer
(B)
, is an integer
(C)
,
is
an
integer
(D) 2
, is an integer
Question
11
(
15
marks)
Use
a
NEW
writing
booklet.
a) Evaluate lim→
b) Find
c)
Find
3
d) Find the acute angle between the lines 3 2 8, and 5 9.
e)
The points 2 , and 2 , lie on the parabola
(i) The equation of the chord is
. (Do NOT
If the chord passes through 0, , show that 1.
(ii)
Given the chord passes through 0, and the normals at a
point whose coordinates are
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f)
The sketch shows the graph of the curve where 2 c
The area under the curve for 0 3 is shaded.
(i)
Find the intercept.
(ii) Find the domain and range of 2 cos
.
(iii) Calculate the area of the shaded region.
Question 12 ( 15 marks) Use a NEW writing booklet
a)
Let , , be the roots of the equation 3 6 1 0.
(i)
Find 2 2 2.
(ii)
Find +
b) A particle moves in a straight line and its position in metres at anytime
by 3 cos 2 4 sin 2
(i) Express the motion in terms of cos .
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c) A coffee maker has the shape of a double cone 60cm high. The rad
Coffee is
flowing
from
the
top
cone
at
the
rate
of
5/ .
(i)
Show that radius ( in the bottom cone is
(ii) How fast is the level of coffee in the bottom cone rising at the insta
cone is 6 cm deep?
d) In the diagram, is tangent to both the circles at .
The points
and are on the larger cicles, and the line is a tacircle at . The line intersects the smaller circle at .
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Question
13
(
15
marks)
Use
a
NEW
writing
booklet
a) In a bag there are 6 red, 4 white and 3 black balls. Three balls are drawn sim
the probability that these are:
(i)
all red.
(ii) exactly 2 white balls.
b) In the diagram, , is a point on the unit circle 1 a
positive axis, where ‐
. The line through 0,1 and
1 at . The points 0 , and 0 , 1 are on the axis.
(i) Using the fact that ∆ and ∆ are similar,
show that
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Question
14
(15
marks)
Use
a
NEW
writing
booklet
a) From a point is due south of a tower, the angle of elevation of the top
From another point , on a bearing of 120°, from the tower, the angle o
The distance is 200 metres.
i)
Copy or trace the diagram into your writing booklet, adding the giv
diagram.
ii)
Hence find the height of the tower to the nearest metre.
b) A particle is projected horizontally from a point P, metres above , wit
per second. The equation of the motion of the particle are
= 0 and = .
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A canister containing a life raft is dropped from a helicopter to a str
helicopter is travelling at a constant velocity of 216 km/h, at a heigh
sea level, along a path that passes above the sailor.
(ii) How long will the canister take to hit the water? (Answer to one d
(Take g 10 / ).
(iii) A current is causing the sailor to drift at a speed of 3.6 km/h in th
plane is travelling. The canister is dropped from the plane when t
from the plane to the sailor is metres. What values can take i
most
50
metres
from
the
stranded
sailor?
c)
The depth of water metres on a tidal creek is given 5 4cos
, f
the time being measured in hours.
(i)
Draw a neat sketch of
5 4 cos , showing all important features.
(ii)
If the low tide one day is at 1.00 p.m., when is the earliest time tha
water can enter the creek? Give your answer in hours and minutes
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Girraween
High School
2015 Year 12 Trial Higher School Certif
Mathematics Extension 1
General Instructions
• Reading tjmc mjnutcs
• Working
t ime-
2
hours
• Write using black or blue pen
Black pen is preferred
• Boa.rd-approved calculators may
e used
• A
table
of
standard integrals is
provided at the back
of
this paper
•
In
Questions 11-14, show
relevant mathematical reasoning
and/or calculations
ll
ll
a
1,
i:
>I
J
n
q
I
Total marks - 70
Section I )
1
marks
• Attempt Questions
1-10
• Allow about 15 minutes for th
Section II )
60 marks
• Attempt Questions
11-14
• Allow about 1 hour and 45
mi
For questions 1-10 fill in the response oval corresponding to t
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on your Multiple choice answer sheet.
1. What is
the
acute angle between
the
lines
y
=
2x
-
3 and
3x
+ 5
y
nearest degree?
A)32° B
50° C)82°
D)
2.
The
number
of
different arrangements
of
the letters
of the
word
begin
and end
with
letter R is:
A)
6
(2 )'
B)
8
2
C)
6
2
3.
The
middle
tenn in
the expansion
(2x -
4)4 is
A)
81
B) 216x
2
C
384x
2
4.
,\' l {XJ
Which of the following could be the polynomial y
= P(x)?
A)
P(x)=x
3
(2-x)
B P(x) =x
(2-x)
2
D
D
'..
8
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6. Which
of the
following represents the exact value
o os xdx
0
A) re-2.J2
16
B re-2.fi.
8
C re 2.J2
16
7. Which of the following represents the derivative
of y
= cos-' (
I
A
x~x -I
B -1
~x
2
-1
C 1
~x
2
-1
i .h
8.
Let
a,,B,ybe
the roots
of
2x +
x -4x
9 = 0 .What
1st
e valu
9. I f cose
= _I and
O< e
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Questionll. 15
marks)-show all necessary working)
5
a)Solvefor x: >2
x-1
b) Find the value
of
e, such that
/3 cos
e
-
sine =
1, wher
3
) U h b
. . . , l sin2x
c se t e su st1tut10n u =
sm
-
x to eva uate .
2
dx
l+sm x
Give your answer in simplest form.
4
d)
Use
the mathematical induction to show that for all
integers n 2:: 2,
n(n
2
-1
2x1+3x2+4x3+
...............
+n n-1)=
3
e) The coefficients of x and
x-
in the expansion
of
(
are the same, where a and b are non-zero. Show that
Question 12. 15 marks)
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a
i
Find _cos-' x -I
0
J
dx IO
1
ii) Hence, evaluate
f J
1
x
2 x x
2
5
b Two points P 2ap,ap
2
) and Q 2aq,aq
2
) lie on the parabola x
The general tangent at any point on the parabola with parameter
t
is
y =
x at
2
(DO NOT prove this).
i Find the coordinates of the point of intersection T of the tang
parabola at
P
and
Q
ii) You are given that the tangents
at P
and Q intersect at an an
Show that p - q 1 + pq
iii) By evaluating the expression
x
-
4ay,
or otherwise, find the
point
T
when the tangents at
P
and
Q
meet
as
described in
c The velocity v Is of a particle moving in simple hannonic mo
the x axis is given by v
2
=
8 + 2x
x .
i Between what two points is the particle oscillating?
Question 13. 15 marks)
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a Let ABPQC be a circle such that AB= AC AP meets BC
at
X
meets
BC
at
Y
as
shown below. Let
LEAP=
a
and
LABC
=
3
B
7
\
_JP
~
x
• c
I
y
Q
i Copy the diagram in your writing booklet, marking the info
above.
ii
State why LAXC = a + fJ
.
iii Prove that L BQP =
a
.
iv Prove that L BQA = .
c
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205 m
NOTTO
SCALE
is 205 metres above the horizontal plane
BPQ .
AB is vert
of
elevation
of
from
P
is 37° and the angle
of
elevation
o
is
22
°
P is due East
of
B and
Q
is south
4 7
°
ast from B . C
distance from
P
to
Q
to the nearest metre.
d
Four
people visit a town with
four
restaurants
A B C
and
D
Each
person chooses a restaurant at random.
i
ii
Find the probability that they all choose different restaura
Find the probability that exactly two
of
them choose rest
Question 14. 15 marks).
a
The
graph of
y =I
2 sin i 2x
-1
is shown in the diagram.
y
, :\
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b)
.
S h f 1
J
x - 4
1 tale t e range o
y
= tan .
2
ii) Find
dy
for the function
dx
Jx
2
4
y=tan
1
2
c) Find the volume
of
the solid when the region enclosed entirely
by
y
= sin x and
y
= sin x over the domain Os x s r is rotated ab
2
x
axis.
d) A projectile is fired from the origin towards the wall of a fort with
Vms
at an angle
a
to the horizontal.
On its ascent, the projectile just clears one edge
of
the wall and on i
ii)
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Hence, show that the equation o the path o the projectile is
y=x 1-;}ana.
iii) The projectile is fired at 45° and the wall
o
the fort is Ometr
the
x
coordinates o the edges o the wall are the roots o the
x
- Rx IOR= 0.
iv)
f he wall o the fort is 4.5 metres thick, find the value o R.
End o examination
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STUDENT NUMBER
GOSFORD HIGH S HOO
2 15
TRIAL HSC EXAMINATION
EXTENSION 1 MATHEMATI
General Instructions:
• Reading time: 5minutes
• Working time: 2 hours
• Write using black or blue pen
• Board-approved calculators may
be used
• table of standard integrals is
provided
• In Questions 11-14 show relevant
mathematical reasoning and/or
calculations
Total marks: - 7
Section I 10 ma
Attempt Question
Answer on the M
sheet provided
Allow about 15 m
Section II 60 ma
Attempt Question
Start each questio
booklet
Allow about 1 ho
this section
Section
I
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Total marks 10).
Attempt Questions 1-10.
Allow about
5
minutes
for
this section.
Answer on
the
multiple choice answer sheet provided. Select the altemativ
best answers
the
question. Fill
in the
response oval completely.
1. The point A
has
coordinates -1,4)
and
the
point
B has coordinate
coordinates
of the point
which divides
AB
externally
in the
ratio
1:
A. -4, 7)
B. 4, -7)
C. 7,-4)
x
2
2
2.
The
solution to
the
inequation
:5
1
is
x
A.
x
:5
-1, x ;;;
2
c
x :5 -1
0
< x :5
2
B.
D.
- 1 : 5x
x
:5
-1
3.
A
committee
of
three is to be chosen from a group
of
five
men
and
How
many
different committees can be fo11ned
if
he
committee is
one
man
and at least one woman?
A.
220 B.
175
c 70 D.
10
4.
I f
the acute angle between the lines
x -
y 2
and
kx
-
y 5
value
of k
is
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9.
Which of
the following is
an
expression for
2cos
2
x dx
A
1 .
2
. x s m x c
2
C. x - sinZx c
D.
x sinZx c
10. One approximation
to
the solution
of
the equation
+
an·
x x
2
4
is another approximation to this solution using
one
application
ofN
A. x 1.3805
B x 1.3914
c x
1.4125
D
Section II.
Total marks 60).
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Attempt Questions 11-14.
Allow about 1 hour and 45 minutes for this section.
Answer all questions, starting each question in a separate writing booklet.
Question
15 marks) Use
a
SEPARATE writing booklet.
a) i)
ii)
d
i n d x sin 2x).
dx
Hence or otherwise find
f
x os 2x dx .
x
b) Consider the function f x)
=
2
cos-
1
.
3
i) Evaluate
f O).
ii) Draw the graph
of
y
=
f x).
iii) State the domain and range
of
y
=
f x).
c)
f ex,~
and y are the roots
of 2x
3
- 6x
x
2 = 0, find the val
uestion
2 15 marks) Use a SEPARATE writing booklet.
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a) Two points
P 2ap, ap
2
and
Q 2aq, aq
2
lie
on
the parabola
x
i)
Show that the equation of the tangent to the parabola at
y =px p
2
•
ii)
The tangent at P and the line through Q parallel to the y
at T Find the coordinates
ofT
iii)
Write down the coordinates
ofM,
the midpoint
ofPT.
iv)
Determine the locus ofM when pq -1.
b) The diagram below shows a cyclic quadrilateral MN
KL
with M
p
NOTT
PN is a tangent to the circle and LMNK 2LKNP
Copy the diagram into your writing booklet and prove that
t
Hence, show that MK bisects LLMN
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Question
3
(15 marks) Use a SEPARATE writing booklet.
(a) (i)
v
1
howthat = - ( - v
2
.
t
x
2
(ii) A particle is moving along a straight line. At time,
t
second
x metres, from a fixed point O on the line is such that t
=
x
an expression for its velocity v in terms
of
x
(iii) Hence, find an expression for the particle's acceleration a i
(b) (i) Express f3cosx
-
sinx in the form Rcos x a) where O
(ii) Hence,
or
otherwise, solve
f3cosx
- sinx
= 1.
(c How many 4-letter words consisting
of
at least one vowel and at
consonant can be made from the letters
of
the word EQUATION?
(d) The region bounded by the curve y
=
cos 2x and the x-axis betwee
Tr
x
= -
is rotated about the x-axis. Find the exact value
of
the volum
4
revolution generated.
Question 4
15 marks) Use a SEPARATE writing booklet.
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a) Use mathematical induction to prove that for all positive integers
n:
n
(r )
= n + 1) -
1
r l
b) A particle moves in a straight line so that its displacement, x metres
seconds, is given by x = 4 - 2sin
2
t.
i) Show that the motion is simple harmonic.
ii) Find the period and the centre of the motion.
iii) Show that the velocity
v
of the particle in
te1ms
of its displa
expressed as v
2
= 4(-8
+ 6x
2
.
c) i) Show that the range offligbt of a projectile fired at an angle o
v
sin2a
horizontal with velocity v is
B
where g is the accele
gravity.
The equations describing the trajectory of the projectil
. 1 2
x
= vt
cos
a
y
= vt
sm a
- - gt .
2
You ar·e
NOT
required to prove these equations)
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2015
Assessment
ask
4
Trial HSC Examination
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Mathematics Extension
Examiners - Mrs
D
Crancher Mrs
S
Gutesa Mr
S
Faulds M
General Instructions
o Reading Time - 5 minutes
o Working Time - 2 hours
o Write using a blue or black pen.
o Board approved calculators and
mathematical templates and instruments
maybe
used.
o Show
all
necessary working in
Questions 11 12 13 and
14
o This examination booklet consists of
13
pages including a standard integral page
and a multiple choice answer sheet.
Total marks 7
section
Total marks
(10
o Attempt
o Answer
answer s
last page
booklet.
o Allow a
section
lsection
n
Total marks
(60
o Attempt
o Answer
writing
o Start a n
question
Section I
10 marks
Attempt Questions 1 - 10
Allow
about
15 minutes for this section
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Use the multiple choice answer sheet for Questions 1 - 10.
1 The solution to the inequality x( x ) x + 1)
:: :
0 is
A)
C)
x S: -2 or OS: x
S:
1
x:S:-1 or 0:S:x:S:2
B)
D)
-2
S: x S:
0 or
x
:: : I
-1 S: x
S: 0 or
x ;: :
2
2 A committee of3
men
and 3
women
is to
be fonned
from a group of8 m
3
How
many
ways can this
be
done?
A)
C)
48
40320
c
B)
D)
1120
3003
NOTTO SCALE
In the diagram, AB is a tangent to the circle, BC= 6cm and CD = 12cm
What is the length ofAB?
5 What is the acute angle to the nearest degree that the line
2x-3 y
+ 5 = 0
(A) 27°
(B)
34°
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6
7
8
(C)
56°
(D)
63°
Which
of
the following statements is
FALSE.
(A)
cos-
1
-8) =
-cos-
1
e
(B)
sin-I
(-8)
= -sin-I f
(C)
tan-
1
-8) =
tan-I f
(D)
cos-
1
-8)
=
n
-
cos-
1
8
The ptimitive of
2x(
3x
2
- I)
ts:
1 (
)
3 (
)
(A)
5
3x·
-1
c
(B)
-
3x
- I
c
5
2x
s
2x
(
2
5
(C)
5
(3x
2
- l
c
(D)
-
3x - I c
15
The
equation(s)
of
the horizontal asymptote(s) to the curve
y
= x
+
1
-1
(A)
(C)
y=O
y= l
(B)
D)
x=±I
x=l
only
9
What
are the coordinates
of
the point that divides the interval joining th
B(4,5) externally in the ratio 2:3?
(A)
(-2,-4) (B)
(-2,11)
10
Which of the following equations
is
shown in the sketch below
y
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(A)
C)
3n
n:
I ( . )
y =
cos smx
y =
sin
i
x)
+
sin x)
IT
-
2
2TI
3
l{
-
}
2TI
3
I
TI T
(B)
D)
-
y
= sin-
1
cosx)
y =
cos·
1
x) +
cos x)
Section II
6 marks
Attempt Questions to
14
Allow about 1 hour 45 minutes for this section
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Answer each question in the appropriate writing booklet.
All necessary working should be shown in every question.
Question
15 marks)
a)
b)
c)
d)
Solve the inequality
3 l?
x(2x-1)
In what ratio does the point 14,18) divide the interval joining
X
-1,3)to
Y 4,8)?
i)
Show that the curves
=x
- x
and
=x - x
interse
at
the
point
-2,-6
ii) Dete1111ine the acute angle between the curves
=x
-
i)
and
y = x - x
at the point
of
intersection, to the neares
A class
of25
students is to
be
divided into four groups
of
3, 4, 5 and 6 students. How
many
ways can this are
Leave your answer in unsimplified fonn.
Question
12
(15 marks)
(a) Consider the function l(x) = x - I)
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(i)
Sketch y = l(x).
(ii)
Explain why l(x) does not have an inverse function fo
all x in its domain.
(iii) State a domain and range for which
l(x)
has an invers
function 1- x).
(iv)
For
x;: :
I find the equation
of
the function 1- x).
(v)
Hence , on a new set
of
axes, sketch the graph
of
y =1
b)
F
. d
f
dx
11
J9 4x
2
c) Find the exact value
of
tan(2 tan_,
i
(
d)
Find the general solution to 2 cos
x Ji.
Leave your answer in terms
of re .
(e) Differentiate (with respect to
x
Question
13
15
marks)
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(a) The points
P
(
2ap,
ap ) and Q
2aq, aq
1
lie on the parabola x
such that
OP
is perpendicular to
OQ.
y
P 2ap,
a /
0
(i) Prove that
pq
= -4.
(ii)
R is
the point such that
OPRQ is
a rectangle.
Explain why the co-ordinates
of
R
are (
2a
(p
+
q),
a
(
(iii) Show that the locus ofRisa parabola.
(b)
Find by division of polynomials, the remainder when
x +
4
i
divided by x-3.
(c)
a, f
and
y aretherootsoftheequation x
3
-3x -6x-1=0.
Question 13 continued ...
d)
(i)
Consider the curve
.f x)=sin
2
x-x l
for 0:S:x:S:ir.
Show that it has one stationary point and detennine its
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(ii)
(iii)
.f x)=sin
2
x-x l has a zero near
x
= ir .
2
Use one application
of
Newton s method t obtain ano
approximation
x
2
t
this zero.
rr/2
The graph o x = sin
2
x x + 1 is shown in the vici
By using this diagram, detennine if x
2
is a better appr
than x
1
t
the real root
of
the equation. You must just
answer.
Question
14 15 marks)
(a)
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E
F
In the diagram above,
FG
is a common tangent and FBIIGD.
(i)
Prove that FAIIGC.
(ii)
Prove that
CGF
is a cyclic quadrilateral.
(b) (i) Find:
_: .._ (x sin 3x
dx
T
6
( i) Hence, evaluate:
cos3xdx
0
(c) Use the substitution y
=
x to find
dx
~x l -x)
(d)
Use mathematical induction
to
prove the inequality:
Year 12 Mathematics Extension I T1ial 2015
Question No.
Solutions and Marking Guidelines
Outcon1es Addressed in this Question
PE3 Solves problen1s involving pem1utations and co1nbinations, inequalities and polynon1ials.
HS Ann
ies annropriate techniaues from the studv
of
geo1netry.
Outcome Solutions
PE3
(a)
3
- - ->
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H5
x(2x
I
Multiply by the square
of
the denominator
3x(2x -
1 >
x
2
(2x
-1
)
2
3x 2x-l)-x
2
2x-1)
2
> 0
x 2x-1) 3-x 2x-l)) >
0
x 2x-1) -2x
2
+x+3)
>
0
-x 2x-1) 2x-3) x+l)
> 0
I 3
:.-l
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PE3
PE3
HS
tane
-1112
l+m
1
m
2
11-5
tan
e=
I+ (11)(5)
:.B=tan-
1
5
6
6
)
:. e=
6°7' (to the nearest minute)
25
r
3 4 5 6 7
d)
(ii)
(11-1) x 3 x 4 x 5 x 6
(e)
P E)
6x5x4x3x2
6'
5
54
Year 12 2015
Mathematics Extension I
T
Question No. 12
Solutions and Marking Guidelines
Outcomes Addressed in this Ouestion
HE4 uses the relationship between functions, inverse functions and their derivat
Outcome
Question 12
a
Solutions
HE4 (i)
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HE4
HE4
HE4
HE4
\
4
(ii)
I
;
It does not have an inverse because for every
y
value there is
more than one x value.
Or
Does not pass the horizontal line test.
Or
Anything that is equivalent.
(iii)
Domain: x;:: I
Range:
y
; 0
(iv)
x=(y-1)
1
.J; = v 1
y=l+.J;
:.r (x)=I+.J;
v)
6
5
4
3
2
1
I
M
I
M
l M
2
M
solu
l M
solu
I
M
HE4 c)
now
3
:. t anB=-
4
tan
2 tan_,
i)
=
tan 2B)
2 M
solu
1 M
solu
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HE4
(d)
HE4
e)
2tanB
l - tan
2
2(i)
=-- - - - -
1-(
i
24
7
2cosx =
-./3
-./3
c o s x = -
2
I -./3
:.x=2111r±cos- -
2
Jr . .
= 2111r±- wheren1sanymteger.
6
[
I
l
-
d
1 x - l x 3
-:(tan
-) = 2(1an -)
----:,
d.
3 3 I ~
9
(
_
x)
3 )
=2 tan
- - -
3 9 x
(
tan- 5J
=6 9 x2
no v
2 M
solu
1
M
solu
3 M
solu
2 M
that
solu
l M
diff
Year 12 Trial Higher School Certificate Extension 1 Mathematics
Question No. 13 Solutions and Marking Guidelines
Outcomes Addressed in this Question
PE3 solves problems involving polynomials
and
parametric represent
PES determines derivatives which
require
the application of more tha
differentiation
H6 uses the derivative to determine the features
of
the
graph of
a fun
HE7
evaluates mathematical solutions to problems
and
communicates
form.
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Outcome Solutions
PE3 (a) (i)
OP _l_ OQ, :. mOP xm OQ = -1.
PE3
PE3
ap
2
aq
:. x = l
2ap 2aq
: p x i = - 1
2 2
:.pq=-4.
(ii) Midpoint PQ = ap+aq, ap ; aq )
As the diagonals bisect one another in a rectangle,
R
will also have the same midpoint as
PQ.
f
0 0,
0), R has midpoint ( ap +aq, ap ;aq ) , then
Ris (2a(p+q), a(p
2
+q
2
) ) .
(iii) At
R
::
;P
+
q
~;]
y=a(p
2
+q
2
)
[3]
From [2], x
2
=4a (p+q)
: x
2
=4a
2
(p
2
+q
+2pq)
Substituting [1] and [3],
x
2
= 4 a ( ;
+
2x-4) ,
: x
2
=
4a
(y-8a), which is a concave up parabola with
ve1iex ( 0,8a).
H6, PE5
: a +
2
+r =(a+ J + r) -2 a/J + /Jr+ar)
: a +
2
+ r = 3)
2
-2(-6)
= 21.
(d) (i) f(x) =sin
2
x -x + I
f (x) =2sinxcosx-l
:. f (x)
=
sin2x-l
f (x) =
0 for stationary points.
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PE5, HE7
HE7
Solving sin
2x -
l
=
0,
sin2x =
For O:,;
x:,; n-
0
s
2x
s
2n-.
S I
. 2 7r . . 7r
o vmg, x = - , : one stationary pomt, at x = - .
2 4
Testing
x =
7r, for
f
(
x)
= in
2x-l,
4
7r
x
-
-
-
6 4 3
f (x)
J5 2
0
J5-2
2 2
As
J5-2
is negative, there is a horizontal point of
2
. fl .
7r
111 ex10n at
x
= .
4
(
)
f
n-
. '
n- n- I
n-
11
-
=sm----
=2
. 2 2 2 2
f (;
)= sinn--1 =-1.
7r
Newton s method: x, = -
- 2
7r
2 -
- __
-1
(iii)
:. x,
= 2
Year
12
Mathematics Extension 1 Trial Examination 2015
Question No. 4 Solutions and Marking Guidelines
Outcomes Addressed in this Ouestion
PE3 solves problems involving circle geometry
HE2 uses inductive reasoning in the construction
of
proofs
HE4
uses the relationship between functions, inverse functions and their der
HE6 determines integrals by reduction to a standard form throu h a iven su
Outcome Solutions M
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PE3
(a)(i)
Let
LDGH=
a
2
marks
. . LBFG = a
(corresponding angles, FBIIGD) Correct s
PE3
HE4
HE4
1
mark
No,v, LGCD = angle bet,veen a chord and Substantia
tangent is equal to the angle in solution.
the alternate segment)
Similarly,
LFAB
=
Since
LGCD
=
LFAB
=
a,
FAIIGC
(corresponding angles are equal)
(ii) Since LGCD = a
(shown above)
LGCB = 180°-
also, LBFG = a
(angles on a straight line
(sho,vn above)
L.GCB
+
L.BFG
=
180° - a
=
180°
:. BCGF
is
a cyelie quadrilateral (opposite angles supplementary)
b) (i)
(ii)
... xsin 3x = x.3cos 3x sin 3x.l
dx
= 3xcos3x+sin3x
If
~xsin3x = 3xcos3x
sin3x
dx
then 3xcos3x=~xsin3x-sin3x
dx
3
I
d .
3
I .
3
cos .x=--xs1n
x--s1n
x
3dx
3
Integrating both sides,
rr n n
- - -
6 6 6
2
marks
Correct s
1 mark
Substanti
solution.
2
marks
Correct a
correct an
1 mark
Demonst
making s
solution.
3 marks
Correct s
2 marks
Correctly
function.
t n1ark
Substanti
required
(c)
3 rnarks
HE6
Let
y=J;
Correct so
:.x=y"
2 marks
x
=
v
Uses the
dy
.
makes sub
correct so
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dx=2ydy
1 mark
I
dx
I
2ydy
Uses the g
~x(l-x)
- ~/( - /)
I
2vdv
= .v~6-y )
I
dv
=2 J(1~y')
=
2sin-
1
y+
c
but
y=J;
I d,
. . ~x(l-x)
2sin-
1
J ; c
d)
HE2
n > 2n, for all positive integral values of n 4
Prove true
for 11 = 4
3
marks
Correct s
LHS=4
RHS= 2'
2 marks
=24
=16
Prove the
24 >
16
1nakes su
correct so
:.
True for
n
= 4
1 mark
Correctly
Assmne true for
n = k
n=4.
ie. Assun1e k > 2t
k -2 >0
Prove true for 11
=
k
+
l
ic.
Prove (k+1) >2'''
Consider the difference
k+ I) - 2'" = k +I) .k - 2.2'
=k.k +k -2•-2
1
= kk -2k
+k1-2•
=
(k-1}.k +
k -2'
+k -2'
= k-1
}.k +
2(k -2')
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Section 1 (10 marks)
Attempt questions 1 ‐10. Use the multiple‐choice answer sheet provided.
1. Evaluate x
x
x 5
7sin3lim
0
(A) 3 (B) 0 (C)5
21
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2. For what values of x is ?61
4
x
x
(A) (B)
(C) (D)
3. The interval joining the points 2,3 A and y B ,9 is divided externa
point .13, xP What are the values of x and ? y
(A) ,27 x 22 y (B) ,18 x y
(C) ,6 x 12 y (D) ,27 x y
4. A circle with centre O has a tangent TU , diameter QT ,oSTU = 25 an
What is the size of RTQ ?
6. A particle moves such that when it is x metres from the origin its accele
1
2
xa e
. What is its velocity when 3 x , given that 1v when x
(A)
1
0.050 ms
(B)
1
0.070 ms
(C)
1
0.158 ms
(D)
7 Whi h f th f ll i i th t i fdx
?
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7. Which of the following is the correct expression for236 x
?
(A)-1cos
6
xc
(B)-1
cos 6 x c
(C)-1sin
6
xc
(D)-1
sin 6 x c
8. Eden, Toby and four friends arrange themselves at random in a circle.
that Eden and Toby are not together?
(A)1
120 (B)
2
5 (C)
3
5 (D)
9. If2
tan t which of the following expressions is equivalent to sin4
(A)
2
2
1
22
t
t
(B)
2
2
1
4
t
t
(C)
2
2
1
22
t
t
(D)
10. An expression for the general solution to the trigonometric equation t
any integer is:
Section II (60 marks)
Attempt all questions from 11‐14. Answer each question on a separate pag
Question 11 (15 marks)
(a) The number of animals in a local farm who will be infested with a virus
kt Ce
pn
1 where n = the number of animals infested
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p = the total number of animals
k = the growth constant
t = the time in months
C = constant
The farmer notices that initially 1 animal out of the animal population o
virus. After one month the number of animals infested with the virus in
(i)Show that after t months,
kt en
1991
200
(ii) Show that k = 1.63 (to 3 significant figures)
(iii) How many animals can the farmer expect to be infested after 3 m
(b) (i)Find
2tan
4
2 12
x
x
x
dx
d
(ii)
Hence evaluate
2
0
224 xdx
(c) A spherical metal ball is being heated such that the volume increases at
5 .min/3mm At what rate is the surface area increasing when the rad
(d) Find an expression for
3
1
x
x
e
dxe using the substitution 1 x
u e .
(b) Let 2,2 apapP and 2,2 aqaqQ be two points on the parabola 42 a x through the point ,0,a A and the tangents at P and Q meet at . R
(i) Show that .2 pqq p
(ii) Find the coordinates of R in terms of p and .q
(iii) As P and Q vary, show that R moves on a straight line.
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(iv) Find the restrictions on the x values of the locus of R.
(c) Use mathematical induction to prove that for all integers ,3n
.
1
221...........
5
21
4
21
3
21
nnn
Question 13 (15 marks) Start a new page
(a) (i) Using the auxiliary angle method express t t 2cos22sin3 in the f
A particle moves horizontally in a straight line so that its position x fro
given by:
22cos22sin3 t t x
Displacement is measured in metres and time in hours.
(ii) Find an equation to represent the acceleration of this particle and
simple harmonic motion.
(iii) Given that the particle is at the origin at noon, between what time
the particle be more than one metre to the right of the origin for t
at t = 0 be noon). Give your times correct to the nearest minute.
(b) Consider the function .1cos2
1 1 x y
Question 14 (15 marks) Start a new page
(a) In a BMX dirt bike competition the take‐off point O for each competito
the downslope. The angle between the downslope and the horizontal i
from O with velocity V sm / at an angle to the horizontal, where 0
on the downslope at some point ,Q a distance D metres from .O
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(i) Show that the Cartesian equation of the flight path of the biker is
.sec
2
tan2
2
2
V
gx x y
(ii) Show that
.sincos3cos42
g
V D
(iii) Show that
.2sin32cos42
g
V
d
dD
(b)
(iv)
(i)
Show that D has a maximum value and find the value of for w
Considering the identity ,111 2 nnn x x x where n is a posshow that for integer values of ,r
r nr
k r
n
k
nr
k
k C C C 11 2
2
0
provided 0
.
The flight path of the biker is give
cosVt x and2
1 2gt y
where t is the time in seconds af(DO NOT PROVE THIS)
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NORTHERN BEACHES SECONDARY CO
MANLY SELECTIVE CA
HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFIC
Trial Examination
2015
Mathematics Extension
General Instructions
Reading time – 5 minutes
Working time 2 hours
Section I Multiple Choic
10 marks
Attempt all question
Manly Selective Campus
2015 HSC Mathematics Extension 1 Trial
Multiple Choice: Answer questions on provided answer s
Q1. The diagram shows a circle with centre O. The line PT is
circle at the point T . ∠TOP = 4 x° and ∠TPO = x°.
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What is the value of x?
(A)
9
(B) 18
(C) 36
(D) 72
Q2.
Which of the following is a simplified expression for
(A) sin x
(B) cos x
(C)
tan x
(D) cot x
x° P
T
4 x°
O
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2015 HSC Mathematics Extension 1 Trial
Q4.
What is the obtuse angle between lines ?
(A) 15o
(B) 75o
(C)
105o
(D) 165o
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Q5. What is the value of ?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q6.
In how many ways can 5 people be selected from a group of 6
arranged in a line so that the two oldest people in the selected
either end of the line? (NB. No two people are the same age.)
(A)
720
(B)
144
(C)
72
(D)
36
Q7. The remainder of the division is equal to
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Question 11: Start A New Booklet
(a) Evaluate .
(b) (i) Verify that (αβ+αγ+ βγ)² = α²β²+α²γ²+ β²γ² + 2αβγ(α+
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( ) y ( β γ βγ) β γ β γ βγ(
(ii)
Hence, or otherwise, if α, β and γ are the roots of
evaluate
(c) (i) Determine the vertical asymptotes for
(ii) Hence sketch the curve
(d) Find the general solution of the equation
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Question 12 Start A New Booklet
(a) Use the substitution to show
(b) A particle moves with acceleration . Initially, the partic
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to the right of the origin and its velocity is 4m/s.
Find the displacement of the particle when it is at rest.
(c) ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral. The tangents from Q touch the circl
The diagonal DB is parallel to the tangent AQ, and QA produced in
produced at P.
Let < QAB = α.
(i) Prove that Δ BAD is isosceles, giving reasons.
(ii) Find
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The tangent to the parabola at cuts the x-axis at T an
P cuts the y-axis at N .
The equation to the tangent is given by
(i) Show the coordinates of N are
(ii)
Let M be the midpoint of NT. Find the Cartesian equation
(b)
Use mathematical induction to prove that ( )2
1 1n n+ + − is divisibl
for all integers 1n ≥ .
(c)
A school band is to be formed with a brass section containing
percussion section containing 4 students.
Manly Selective Campus
2015 HSC Mathematics Extension 1 Trial
Question 13 continued
(d)
At time t years the number N of individuals is given by
constants a > 0 , b > 0. The initial population size is 20 and the limi
size is 100.
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(i) Show that
(ii) Find the values of a and b.
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Question 14
(a)
Warehouse A has 100 computers and the probability that of select
computer which is defective is 0.02.
Warehouse B has 100 computers, two of which only, are defectiv
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Joe buys three computers from Warehouse A and three computers
Warehouse B. What is the probability that exactly one of the com bought is defective?
(b) Two towers T 1 and T 2 have heights h metres and 2h metres resp
second tower is due south of the first tower. The bearing of tow
surveyor is 292°. The bearing of the tower T 2 from the surveyor
angle of elevation from the surveyor to the top of tower T 1 is angle of elevation from the surveyor to the top of tower T 2 is 60°.
d
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Question 14 continued.
(c) A ball is projected vertically from the ground with a speed of 49 m
the ball at time t is given by2
4.9 49 . y t t = − + (Do NOT show this.)
At the same time, a second ball is projected from the ground in
angle of projection θ . Its horizontal displacement is given by x
h i h i i b2
4 9 98 it t θ+ ( O h hi )
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height is given by 2
4.9 98 sin y t t θ = − + . (Do NOT show this.)
(i)
Find the maximum height of the ball that was projected ve
(ii) Find the value of θ at which the second ball should be pro
the first ball when the first ball reaches its maximum heigh
(iii) Find the horizontal distance between the two balls wh
projected into the air. Give your answer in exact form.
(e)
Consider the binomial expansion
Show that, if n is even:
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Q3
Q4
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Q10Cubic of form
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2 m
sim
1 m
su
lim
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c-ii
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The solution is close to zero therefore reasonable approximation.
d-ii
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ii)
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Question 14
a P(exactly one computer defective)
=P(1 defective from A, 0 from B) +P(0 from A, 1 from B)
3
2
c
1
u
r
b
3
2
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NORMANHURST BOYS HIGH SCHOOL
N E W S O U T H W A L E S
2015
BOSTES Number: _____
CLASS (Please circle): 12M
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HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE
TRIAL EXAMINATION
Mathematics ExtenGeneral Instructions
Reading time - 5 minutes
Working time - 2 hours
Write using black or blue pen Board-approved calculators may be
used
A table of standard integrals is provided
at the back of this paper
In Questions 11-14, show relevant
mathematical reasoning and/or
calculations
Total marks - 70
Section I Pages
10 marks
Attempt Questions
Answer on the Mult
provided
Allow about 15 min
Section II Pages
60 marks
Attempt Questions 1
Section I
10 marks
Attempt Questions 1 – 10
Allow about 15 minutes for this section
Use the multiple-choice answer sheet for Questions 1-10
1
NOT TOSCALE
y
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The diagram above represents a sketch of the gradient function of th
Which of the following is a true statement? The curve ( ) y f x has
(A) a minimum turning point occurs at 4 x
(B) a horizontal point of inflexion occurs at 2 x
(C) a horizontal point of inflexion occurs at 4 x
(D) a maximum turning point occurs at 0.
2 Solve3
1
SCALE
y = f ' ( x)
x-4 -2 2 4
3 If
,
, evaluate 2.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
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4 Find the acute angle between the tangents to the graphs y x and y
(A) 27°
(B) 30°
(C) 45°
(D) 63°
5 The polynomial 2 5 2 has 2 as a factFind the value of k .
(A) –7
(B) 7
(C) –12
(D) 12
7 Find the domain and range of 3 cos (A) Domain: 0 3 Range: 0
(B) Domain: 1 1 Range: 0
(C) Domain: Range: 0 3
(D) Domain:
Range: 0 3
8 A stone is thrown at an angle of α to the horizontal. The position of t
seconds is given by cos x Vt and 21
sin2
y Vt gt where
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2
acceleration due to gravity and v m/s is the initial velocity of projectio
What is the maximum height reached by the stone?
(A)
sinV
g
(B)
sing
V
(C)
2 2sin
2
V
g
(D)
2
2
sin
2
g
V
9 The volume of a sphere of radius 8 mm is increasing at a constant rat
Determine the rate of increase of the surface area of the sphere.
(A) 0.06 mm2/s
(B) 0.60 mm2/s
(C) 1.25 mm2/s
Section II
60 marks
Attempt Questions 11 ‒ 14
Allow about 1 hour and 45 minutes for this section
Answer each question in a SEPARATE writing booklet.
Your responses should include relevant mathematical reasoning and/or ca
Question 11 (15 marks) Use a SEPARATE writing booklet.
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(a) (i) Evaluate
.
(ii) Use Simpson’s rule with 3 function values to approximate
(iii) Use your results to parts (i) and (ii) to obtain an approximati
Give your answer correct to 3 decimal places.
(b) Using one application of Newton’s method with = 2 as the first
approximation, find the second approximation to the root of the equ 2 3. Correct answer to 3 decimal places.
(c) The polynomial3 2( )P x x bx cx d has roots 0, 3 and –3.
(i) What are the values of b, c and d ?
(ii) Without using calculus, sketch the graph of ( ) y P x .
(iii) Hence or otherwise, solve the inequality2 9
0 x
x
Question 12 (15 marks) Use a SEPARATE writing booklet.
(a) The point 28,19 divides the interval AB externally in the ratioFind the value of k if A is the point 4,3 and B is the point 2,
(b) (i) Show thatsin cos
sin( )4 2
x x x
(ii) Hence or otherwise, solvesin cos 3 x x
for 0 2 x
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22
(c) 2, and 2, are two points on the parabola2
x
(i) Show that the equation of the normal to the parabola at P is
32 x py ap ap .
(ii) Find the co-ordinates of R, the point of intersection of the no
P and Q, in terms of p and q.
(iii) If 2, find the cartesian equation of the locus of R.
(d) Evaluate
√ 1 3 using the substitution 1 3
(e) After t years the number of animals, N, in a national park decrease
according to the equation:
0.09( 100)dN
N dt
Question 13 (15 marks) Use a SEPARATE writing booklet.
(a)
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The diagram shows a cylindrical barrel of length l and radius r . The
is at one end of the barrel, at the very bottom of the rim. The point B
very top of the barrel, half-way along its length. The length of AB i
(i) Show that the volume of the barrel is
.
(ii) Find l in terms of d if the barrel has maximum volume for the
(b) Two circles are intersecting at P and Q. The diameter of one of the
PR.
(c)
Question 13 (continued)
A rocket is fired from a pontoon on the sea. The rocket is aimed at ahigh cliff, 240m from the pontoon. The angle of projection of the ro
45º and its initial velocity is 40√ 2 .
(i) Taking the point of projection as the origin O, derive expres
the horizontal component x and vertical component y of the
of the rocket at time t seconds.
(Assume the acceleration due to gravity is 10
(ii) Show that the path of the rocket is given by the equation
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(iii) Find the time taken for the rocket to land on top of the cliff.
(iv) Find the exact velocity of the rocket when it reaches this poi
(Hint: velocity includes magnitude and direction)
Question 14 (15 marks) Use a SEPARATE writing booklet.
(a) Use mathematical induction to prove that 3 7 is divisible b
for all integers 1.
(b) The velocity of a particle moving in a straight line is given by
10 where x metres is the displacement from a fixed point O and v is the
in metres per second. Initially the particle is at O.
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(i) Show that the acceleration of the particle is given by
10
(ii) Express x in terms of time t .
(iii) What is the limiting position of the particle?
(c) A particle moves in a straight line and its displacement x metres fro point O at any time t seconds is given by the equation
24cos 1 x t .
(i) Prove that the particle is undergoing simple harmonic motio
(ii) State the period of the motion.
(iii) Sketch the graph 24cos 1 x t for 0 t .
Clearly show the times when the particle passes through O.
(iv) Find the time when the velocity of the particle is increasing
STANDARD INTEGRALS
n
x dx 1
, -1; 0 if 01
n+1 x n x , n <
n
1 dx x ln , > 0 x x
axe dx 1
, 0axe aa
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cos ax dx 1 sin , 0ax aa
sin ax dx 1
- cos , 0ax aa
2sec ax dx 1 tan , 0ax aa
sec tanax ax dx 1
sec , 0ax aa
2 2
1dx
a x
-11 tan , 0 x
aa a
2 2
1dx
a x
-1sin , 0, - < < x
a a x aa
2 2
1dx
x a 2 2ln , 0 x x a x a
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MathematicsExtension 1
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General Instructions
Reading time – 5 minutes
Working time – 2 hours
Write on one side of the paper
(with lines) in the booklet provided
Write using blue or black pen
Board approved calculators may
be used
All necessary working should be
shown in every question
Each new question is to be started
on a new page. Attempt all questions
Class Teacher:(Please tick or hig
Mr Berry Mr Ireland Mr Lin Mr Weiss Ms Ziaziaris Mr Zuber
(To be used by the exam markers only.)
Q ti
Student Number:
Section I
10 marks
Attempt Questions
Allow about 15 minutes for this section
Use the multiple choice answer sheet for Questions
_______________________________________1. What is the value of
(A) 0
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(B)
(C) 1
(D)
2. is a linear function with gradient , find the gradient of
(A) 4
(B)
(C)
(D)
3.
Which of the following best describes the above function?
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Which of the following best describes the above function?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
4. What are the coordinates of the point that divides the interval joining th
B( externally in the ratio 1:3?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
6. The polynomial has roots , and . Wha
(A) 2
(B)
(C) 4
(D)
7. The line TA is a tangent to the circle at A and TB is a secant meeting the
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Given that TA = 4, CB = 6 and TC = x , what is the value of x ?
(A) 2
(B) 4
(C) 6
(D)8
8. Given that , find an expression for
(A) 2
(B) 4
(C) 8
(D) 16
10. An approximate solution to the equation is . U
Newton’s method, a more accurate approximation is given by:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
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Section II
60 Marks
Attempt Questions
Allow about 1 hour and 45 minutes for this section
Answer each question on a NEW page. Extra writing booklets are available.
In Questions , your responses should include relevant mathematical reaso____________________________________________________
Question 11 (15 Marks) Start a NEW page.
(a) When the polynomial is divided by th
is the value of a?
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(b) (i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(c) Find the acute angle between the lines and
(d) Evaluate
Question 12 (15 Marks) Start a NEW page.
(a) (i) Without using calculus, sketch the graph of
(ii) Hence solve
(b) Using the substitution find the exact value of:
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(c) (i) A chef takes an onion tart out of the fridge at into a room where th
. The rate at which the onion tart warms follows Newton’s law, tha
where k is a positive value, time t is measured in minutes and temperat
degrees Celsius.
Show that is a solution to and find the v
(ii) The temperature of the onion tart reaches in 45 minutes. Find the
(iii) Find the temperature of the onion tart 90 minutes after being removed
(d) (i)
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ABC is a triangle inscribed in a circle.
MAN is the tangent at
Ato the circ
CD and BE are altitudes of the triangle.
Copy the diagram into your answer booklet.
(ii) Give a reason why BCED is a cyclic quadrilateral
(iii) Hence show that DE is parallel to MAN.
Question 13 (15 Marks) Start a NEW page
(a) Is the graph of identical to ? Give a reason for yo
(b) (i) A particle is moving in a straight line. At time t seconds it has displacem
fixed point O on the line, velocity and acceleration given
the particle is 5m to the right of O and moving towards O with a speed o
Explain whether the particle is initially speeding up or slowing down.
(ii) Find an expression for in terms of .
(iii) Find where the particle changes direction.
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(c) (i) Express in the form
(ii) Hence, or otherwise, solve for
(d) (i)
A square ABCD of side 1 unit is gradually ‘pushed over’ to become a rho
decreases at a constant rate of 0.1 radian per second.
At what rate is the area of rhombus ABCD decreasing when ?
Question 14 (15 Marks) Start a NEW page.
(a) Prove that is a multiple of 10 for all positive integers
(b) (i) Show that
(ii) Hence, using a similar expression, find a primitive for
(iii) The curves and intersect at
The curve also intersects with the x axis at Q.
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Find the area enclosed by the x -axis and the arcs OP and PQ.
(c) (i) A parabola has parametric equations
Sketch the parabola showing its orientation and vertex.
(ii) Point is the point on the parabola where
Point is the point on the parabola where
Find the equation of the locus of the midpoint of and state its geom
(iii) A line with gradient m passes through and cuts the parabola at dis
Find the range of possible values form.
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2015 TRIAL HSC EXAMINATION
Mathematics Extensio
General Instructions Total marks – 70
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Reading Time – 5 minutes
Working Time – 2 hours
Write using black or blue penBlack pen is preferred
Board approved calculators may be used
A table of standard integrals is provided at
the back of this paper
In Questions 11 – 14, show relevant
mathematical reasoning and/or calculations
NAME:______________________________ TEACHER:______
STUDENT NUMBER:
Section I Pa
10 marks
Attempt Quest Allow about 15
Section II Pa
60 Marks
Attempt Quest
Allow about 1 section
Section I
10 marks
Attempt Questions 1−10
Allow about 15 minutes for this section
Use the multiple-choice answer sheet for Questions 1 – 10.
1 What is the value of3 2
3
2 3 5 7lim
4 x
x x x
x x
(A)1
2
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(B) 2
(C)1
2
(D) 2
2 Which of the following is equivalent to 3 sin cos ?
(A) 2sin6
3 A curve is defined by 2 x t and loge y t .
Which of the following is the value ofdy
dx at the point 2, 0( ) ?
(A) 1
4
(B) 1
2
(C) 1
(D) 2
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4 What is the value of0
2sin2lim
3tan3 x
x
x?
(A)2
3
(B)3
2
(C)4
9
(D) 1
5 What is the value of sin , given that ACD in the diagram
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(A)2 2
33 5
(B)2 5
35
(C)2 2
35
(D) 4 133 5
6 What is the correct expression for 2
?
4
dx
x
x
7 The graph below represents the depth of water in a channel (in m
over time (in hours).
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Which of the following is NOT true?
(A) The centre of motion is at 8 m
(B) The period of oscillation is 8 hours
(C) The amplitude is 8 m
(D) The rate of change in the depth of water is the fastest whe
8 Which of the following are the roots of the equation 3 24 x x x
(A) 1, 3, 2
9 What is the value of 1cos sin where 2
?
(A)
(B) 2
(C)2
(D)2
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10 In solving1 2
1
x
x x
within the natural domain, three students
following inequalities.
Student I: 2
1 2 x x
Student II: 3
1 2 1 x x x
Student III: 3
1 2 1 x x x x
Which students will obtain the correct solution to the original in
(A) Student I only
(B) Student II only
Section II
Total marks − 60
Attempt Questions 11−14
Allow about 1 hour 45 minutes for this section.
Answer each question in a SEPARATE writing booklet. Extra writing bo
In Questions 11 to 14, your responses should include relevant mathemati
calculations.
Question 11 (15 marks) Use a SEPARATE writing booklet.
(a) Differentiate 1cosx ex with respect to x.
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(a) Differentiate cos x ex with respect to x.
(b) Find sin23 x
ó
õô dx
(c) The point P divides the interval joining A 1, 5( ) to B 2, 3( ) extein the ratio 4 : 3 . Find the coordinates of P .
(d) Find the size of the acute angle between the line 2 y x and the2 y x at the point of intersection 2,4 .
Give your answer to the nearest degree.
1dx
Question 12 (15 marks) Use a SEPARATE writing booklet.
(a) Angela is preparing food for her baby and needs to use cooled
The equation y = Aekt describes how the water cools, where t
minutes, A and k are constants and y is the difference betwtemperature and the room temperature at time t , both measur
Celsius.
The temperature of the water when it boils is 100C and the roo
is a constant 23C.
(i)
Find the value of A.
(ii) The water cools to 88C after 5 minutes. Find the value o
three significant figures.
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(iii) Angela can prepare the food when the water has cooled to
How much longer must she wait?
(b) A particle’s displacement satisfies the equation2 5 4t x x , w
measured in cm and t is in seconds. Initially, the particle is 4 cmright of the origin.
(i) Show that the velocity is given by1
2 5v
x
.
(ii) Find an expression for the acceleration, a in terms of x.
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Question 13 (continued)
(c) Consider the parabola 2 4 x y .
22 , P p p and
22 ,Q q q lie on the parabola.
22 ,Q q q
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(i) Find the equation of the chord PQ.
(ii) Show that if PQ is a focal chord then 1 pq .
(iii) T 2t ,t 2( ) , 0t and R 2r ,r 2( ) are two other points on the pdistinct from P and Q.
If TR is also a focal chord and P , T , Q and R are concyclic
show that p2 + q2 = t 2 + r 2.
22 , P p p
Question 14 (15 marks) Use a SEPARATE writing booklet.
(a) A particle is undergoing simple harmonic motion such that its
displacement x centimetres from the origin after t seconds is giv
2 4 sin 23
x t
.
(i) Between which two positions is the particle oscillating?
(ii) At what time does the particle first move through the origi
positive direction?
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(b) Use the principle of mathematical induction to prove 3 7 4n n
integers 3n .
Question 14 continues on page 13
Question 14 (continued)
(c) Consider the region enclosed by the circle 2 2 2 x a y a and
shown in the diagram below, where 0 2b a
.
ab x
y
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(i) Show that the volume of the spherical cap formed by rotat
region around the x-axis is given by
2
33
bV a b
cubic units
(ii) A spherical goldfish bowl of radius 10 cm is being filled w
at a constant rate of 75 cm3 per minute.
Question 14 (continued)
(d) Consider the function 1
f x x x
whose graph is shown belo
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(i) By restricting the domain of the original function to 0 x
find the equation of 1 f x .
(ii) Hence, without solving directly, find the value(s) of x
for which1
16 x
x
. Leave your answer in exact form.
Mathematics Extension 1 Trial HSC 2015 – Suggested Solutions
Section I
1. D
Degree of numerator and denominator is the same. The
limit is the ratio of the leading coefficients ie2
2
1
.
2. B
Using auxiliary angle method, this is o the form
sin R where2
23 ( 1) 2 R .
1tan
63
.
3. B
Use parametric differentiationdy dy dx
6. B using standard i
7. C
The amplitude is the distan
to the extreme of motion w
8. B
Sum of roots = 4 and pro
9. C
1 1
1
1
2
cos sin cos sin
cos cos
cos cos
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Use parametric differentiation.dx dt dt
.
1dy
dt t