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Secondary 2 Mathematics Quiz - Calculus

Name: ___________________________
Class: ___________________________
Date: ___________________________
Score: _____ / 40

Duration: 45 minutes
Total Marks: 40

Instructions:

  • Answer all questions.
  • Write your answers in the spaces provided.
  • Show all working clearly.
  • Omission of essential working will result in loss of marks.
  • The use of an approved scientific calculator is expected, where appropriate.
  • If the degree of accuracy is not specified in the question, and if the answer is not exact, give the answer to three significant figures. Give answers in degrees to one decimal place.
  • For π, use either your calculator value or 3.142, unless the question requires the answer in terms of π.

Section A: Gradient and Rate of Change (Questions 1–5) [10 marks]

1. The graph of y=x2y = x^2 is drawn. Find the gradient of the tangent to the curve at the point where x=3x = 3.
[2 marks]

Answer: ___________________________

2. A particle moves along a straight line such that its distance ss metres from a fixed point OO after tt seconds is given by s=2t2+3ts = 2t^2 + 3t. Find the speed of the particle when t=4t = 4 seconds.
[2 marks]

Answer: ___________________________

3. The gradient of the curve y=kx3y = kx^3 at the point where x=2x = 2 is 48. Find the value of the constant kk.
[2 marks]

Answer: ___________________________

4. The volume VV cm³ of a sphere is given by V=43πr3V = \frac{4}{3}\pi r^3, where rr cm is the radius. Find the rate of change of volume with respect to radius when r=5r = 5 cm.
[2 marks]

Answer: ___________________________

5. The curve y=x24x+7y = x^2 - 4x + 7 has a tangent at point PP with gradient 2. Find the coordinates of PP.
[2 marks]

Answer: ___________________________


Section B: Differentiation of Polynomials (Questions 6–10) [10 marks]

6. Differentiate the following with respect to xx: (a) y=5x43x2+7y = 5x^4 - 3x^2 + 7
(b) y=2x3+4xy = \frac{2}{x^3} + 4\sqrt{x}
[3 marks]

Answer: ___________________________

7. Given that y=(x+2)(x23x+1)y = (x + 2)(x^2 - 3x + 1), find dydx\frac{dy}{dx} in its simplest form.
[2 marks]

Answer: ___________________________

8. The curve y=x36x2+9x+2y = x^3 - 6x^2 + 9x + 2 has two stationary points. Find the coordinates of both stationary points and determine their nature.
[3 marks]

Answer: ___________________________

9. A rectangular sheet of metal measures 20 cm by 12 cm. Equal squares of side xx cm are cut from each corner and the sides are folded up to form an open box. (a) Show that the volume VV cm³ of the box is given by V=4x364x2+240xV = 4x^3 - 64x^2 + 240x.
(b) Find the value of xx for which VV has a stationary value.
[2 marks]

Answer: ___________________________

10. The gradient function of a curve is given by dydx=3x26x\frac{dy}{dx} = 3x^2 - 6x. The curve passes through the point (1,4)(1, 4). Find the equation of the curve.
[2 marks]

Answer: ___________________________


Section C: Applications and Problem Solving (Questions 11–15) [10 marks]

11. A stone is thrown vertically upwards and its height hh metres after tt seconds is given by h=20t5t2h = 20t - 5t^2. (a) Find the initial velocity of the stone.
(b) Find the maximum height reached by the stone.
[2 marks]

Answer: ___________________________

12. The curve y=x33x29x+5y = x^3 - 3x^2 - 9x + 5 crosses the xx-axis at three points. Find the coordinates of the turning points of the curve.
[2 marks]

Answer: ___________________________

13. A cylindrical tank of radius rr cm and height hh cm has a fixed volume of 500π500\pi cm³. The total surface area AA cm² is given by A=2πr2+2πrhA = 2\pi r^2 + 2\pi rh. (a) Express hh in terms of rr.
(b) Show that A=2πr2+1000πrA = 2\pi r^2 + \frac{1000\pi}{r}.
[2 marks]

Answer: ___________________________

14. The curve y=2x39x2+12x3y = 2x^3 - 9x^2 + 12x - 3 has two turning points. Find the coordinates of these turning points and determine their nature.
[2 marks]

Answer: ___________________________

15. A wire of length 60 cm is cut into two pieces. One piece is bent to form a circle of radius rr cm, and the other is bent to form a square of side xx cm. (a) Express xx in terms of rr.
(b) Show that the total area AA cm² enclosed by the circle and square is given by A=πr2+(15πr2)2A = \pi r^2 + \left(15 - \frac{\pi r}{2}\right)^2.
[2 marks]

Answer: ___________________________


Section D: Advanced Applications (Questions 16–20) [10 marks]

16. The curve y=x34x2+5x2y = x^3 - 4x^2 + 5x - 2 has a tangent at the point where x=2x = 2. Find the equation of this tangent.
[2 marks]

Answer: ___________________________

17. A particle moves along a straight line such that its velocity vv m/s after tt seconds is given by v=3t212t+9v = 3t^2 - 12t + 9. The particle starts from rest at t=0t = 0. (a) Find the acceleration of the particle when t=2t = 2 seconds.
(b) Find the distance travelled by the particle in the first 3 seconds.
[2 marks]

Answer: ___________________________

18. The volume VV cm³ of a cone with radius rr cm and height hh cm is given by V=13πr2hV = \frac{1}{3}\pi r^2 h. If the cone has a fixed slant height of 10 cm, express VV in terms of rr only and find the value of rr that maximises the volume.
[2 marks]

Answer: ___________________________

19. The curve y=x44x3+6x24x+1y = x^4 - 4x^3 + 6x^2 - 4x + 1 has a stationary point at x=1x = 1. Determine the nature of this stationary point.
[2 marks]

Answer: ___________________________

20. A rectangular garden of area 200 m² is to be fenced on three sides, with the fourth side being a wall. Find the dimensions of the garden that minimise the length of fencing required.
[2 marks]

Answer: ___________________________


End of Quiz

Answers

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Secondary 2 Mathematics Quiz - Calculus (Answer Key)

Total Marks: 40


Section A: Gradient and Rate of Change (Questions 1–5) [10 marks]

1. [2 marks]

Question: The graph of y=x2y = x^2 is drawn. Find the gradient of the tangent to the curve at the point where x=3x = 3.

Solution: For y=x2y = x^2, the gradient function (derivative) is dydx=2x\frac{dy}{dx} = 2x. At x=3x = 3, gradient =2(3)=6= 2(3) = 6.

Answer: 6
Marking: M1 for correct derivative 2x2x, A1 for correct substitution and answer 6.


2. [2 marks]

Question: A particle moves along a straight line such that its distance ss metres from a fixed point OO after tt seconds is given by s=2t2+3ts = 2t^2 + 3t. Find the speed of the particle when t=4t = 4 seconds.

Solution: Speed v=dsdt=ddt(2t2+3t)=4t+3v = \frac{ds}{dt} = \frac{d}{dt}(2t^2 + 3t) = 4t + 3. At t=4t = 4, v=4(4)+3=16+3=19v = 4(4) + 3 = 16 + 3 = 19 m/s.

Answer: 19 m/s
Marking: M1 for correct differentiation, A1 for correct substitution and answer with units.


3. [2 marks]

Question: The gradient of the curve y=kx3y = kx^3 at the point where x=2x = 2 is 48. Find the value of the constant kk.

Solution: y=kx3dydx=3kx2y = kx^3 \Rightarrow \frac{dy}{dx} = 3kx^2. At x=2x = 2, gradient =3k(2)2=12k= 3k(2)^2 = 12k. Given gradient =48= 48, so 12k=48k=412k = 48 \Rightarrow k = 4.

Answer: k=4k = 4
Marking: M1 for correct derivative 3kx23kx^2, M1 for substitution and equation, A1 for k=4k = 4.


4. [2 marks]

Question: The volume VV cm³ of a sphere is given by V=43πr3V = \frac{4}{3}\pi r^3, where rr cm is the radius. Find the rate of change of volume with respect to radius when r=5r = 5 cm.

Solution: dVdr=ddr(43πr3)=4πr2\frac{dV}{dr} = \frac{d}{dr}\left(\frac{4}{3}\pi r^3\right) = 4\pi r^2. At r=5r = 5, dVdr=4π(5)2=4π(25)=100π\frac{dV}{dr} = 4\pi(5)^2 = 4\pi(25) = 100\pi cm³/cm.

Answer: 100π100\pi cm³/cm (or approximately 314 cm³/cm)
Marking: M1 for correct derivative 4πr24\pi r^2, A1 for correct substitution and answer.


5. [2 marks]

Question: The curve y=x24x+7y = x^2 - 4x + 7 has a tangent at point PP with gradient 2. Find the coordinates of PP.

Solution: dydx=2x4\frac{dy}{dx} = 2x - 4. Set gradient =2= 2: 2x4=22x=6x=32x - 4 = 2 \Rightarrow 2x = 6 \Rightarrow x = 3. When x=3x = 3, y=324(3)+7=912+7=4y = 3^2 - 4(3) + 7 = 9 - 12 + 7 = 4. Coordinates of PP are (3,4)(3, 4).

Answer: (3,4)(3, 4)
Marking: M1 for correct derivative, M1 for setting equal to 2 and solving for xx, A1 for correct yy-coordinate and final answer.


Section B: Differentiation of Polynomials (Questions 6–10) [10 marks]

6. [3 marks]

Question: Differentiate the following with respect to xx: (a) y=5x43x2+7y = 5x^4 - 3x^2 + 7
(b) y=2x3+4xy = \frac{2}{x^3} + 4\sqrt{x}

Solution: (a) dydx=20x36x\frac{dy}{dx} = 20x^3 - 6x (b) Rewrite: y=2x3+4x12y = 2x^{-3} + 4x^{\frac{1}{2}} dydx=6x4+2x12=6x4+2x\frac{dy}{dx} = -6x^{-4} + 2x^{-\frac{1}{2}} = -\frac{6}{x^4} + \frac{2}{\sqrt{x}}

Answer: (a) 20x36x20x^3 - 6x (b) 6x4+2x-\frac{6}{x^4} + \frac{2}{\sqrt{x}}
Marking: (a) B1 for each correct term (2 marks). (b) B1 for rewriting correctly, B1 for each correct differentiated term (2 marks). Total 3 marks.


7. [2 marks]

Question: Given that y=(x+2)(x23x+1)y = (x + 2)(x^2 - 3x + 1), find dydx\frac{dy}{dx} in its simplest form.

Solution: Method 1 (Expand first): y=(x+2)(x23x+1)=x33x2+x+2x26x+2=x3x25x+2y = (x + 2)(x^2 - 3x + 1) = x^3 - 3x^2 + x + 2x^2 - 6x + 2 = x^3 - x^2 - 5x + 2 dydx=3x22x5\frac{dy}{dx} = 3x^2 - 2x - 5

Method 2 (Product rule): dydx=(1)(x23x+1)+(x+2)(2x3)\frac{dy}{dx} = (1)(x^2 - 3x + 1) + (x + 2)(2x - 3) =x23x+1+2x23x+4x6= x^2 - 3x + 1 + 2x^2 - 3x + 4x - 6 =3x22x5= 3x^2 - 2x - 5

Answer: 3x22x53x^2 - 2x - 5
Marking: M1 for correct expansion or product rule application, A1 for correct simplified derivative.


8. [3 marks]

Question: The curve y=x36x2+9x+2y = x^3 - 6x^2 + 9x + 2 has two stationary points. Find the coordinates of both stationary points and determine their nature.

Solution: dydx=3x212x+9\frac{dy}{dx} = 3x^2 - 12x + 9 At stationary points, dydx=0\frac{dy}{dx} = 0: 3x212x+9=0x24x+3=0(x1)(x3)=03x^2 - 12x + 9 = 0 \Rightarrow x^2 - 4x + 3 = 0 \Rightarrow (x - 1)(x - 3) = 0 x=1x = 1 or x=3x = 3

When x=1x = 1: y=16+9+2=6y = 1 - 6 + 9 + 2 = 6 → Point (1,6)(1, 6) When x=3x = 3: y=2754+27+2=2y = 27 - 54 + 27 + 2 = 2 → Point (3,2)(3, 2)

Nature (Second derivative test): d2ydx2=6x12\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = 6x - 12 At x=1x = 1: d2ydx2=6(1)12=6<0\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = 6(1) - 12 = -6 < 0Maximum at (1,6)(1, 6) At x=3x = 3: d2ydx2=6(3)12=6>0\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = 6(3) - 12 = 6 > 0Minimum at (3,2)(3, 2)

Answer: Maximum at (1,6)(1, 6), Minimum at (3,2)(3, 2)
Marking: M1 for correct first derivative, M1 for setting to zero and solving, A1 for both xx-values, A1 for both yy-coordinates, A1 for correct nature determination.


9. [2 marks]

Question: A rectangular sheet of metal measures 20 cm by 12 cm. Equal squares of side xx cm are cut from each corner and the sides are folded up to form an open box. (a) Show that the volume VV cm³ of the box is given by V=4x364x2+240xV = 4x^3 - 64x^2 + 240x.
(b) Find the value of xx for which VV has a stationary value.

Solution: (a) After cutting squares of side xx: Length =202x= 20 - 2x, Width =122x= 12 - 2x, Height HeightHeight Height = x V = x(20 - 2x)(12 - 2x) = x(240 - 40x - 24x + 4x^2) = x(4x^2 - 64x + 240) = 4x^3 - 64x^2 + 240x$ ✓

(b) dVdx=12x2128x+240\frac{dV}{dx} = 12x^2 - 128x + 240 For stationary value, dVdx=0\frac{dV}{dx} = 0: 12x2128x+240=03x232x+60=012x^2 - 128x + 240 = 0 \Rightarrow 3x^2 - 32x + 60 = 0 (3x2)(x30)=0x=23(3x - 2)(x - 30) = 0 \Rightarrow x = \frac{2}{3} or x=30x = 30 Since x<6x < 6 (half of 12 cm width), x=23x = \frac{2}{3} cm.

Answer: (a) Shown. (b) x=23x = \frac{2}{3} cm.
Marking: (a) M1 for correct dimensions, M1 for correct expansion, A1 for shown result. (b) M1 for correct derivative, M1 for setting to zero, M1 for solving quadratic, A1 for selecting valid root x=23x = \frac{2}{3}.


10. [2 marks]

Question: The gradient function of a curve is given by dydx=3x26x\frac{dy}{dx} = 3x^2 - 6x. The curve passes through the point (1,4)(1, 4). Find the equation of the curve.

Solution: y=(3x26x)dx=x33x2+cy = \int (3x^2 - 6x) \, dx = x^3 - 3x^2 + c Substitute (1,4)(1, 4): 4=133(1)2+c=13+c=2+c4 = 1^3 - 3(1)^2 + c = 1 - 3 + c = -2 + c c=6c = 6 Equation: y=x33x2+6y = x^3 - 3x^2 + 6

Answer: y=x33x2+6y = x^3 - 3x^2 + 6
Marking: M1 for correct integration, M1 for substituting point to find cc, A1 for correct final equation.


Section C: Applications and Problem Solving (Questions 11–15) [10 marks]

11. [2 marks]

Question: A stone is thrown vertically upwards and its height hh metres after tt seconds is given by h=20t5t2h = 20t - 5t^2. (a) Find the initial velocity of the stone.
(b) Find the maximum height reached by the stone.

Solution: (a) Velocity v=dhdt=2010tv = \frac{dh}{dt} = 20 - 10t. Initial velocity at t=0t = 0: v=20v = 20 m/s.

(b) At maximum height, v=0v = 0: 2010t=0t=220 - 10t = 0 \Rightarrow t = 2 s. Maximum height h=20(2)5(2)2=4020=20h = 20(2) - 5(2)^2 = 40 - 20 = 20 m.

Answer: (a) 20 m/s. (b) 20 m.
Marking: (a) M1 for derivative, A1 for 20 m/s. (b) M1 for setting v=0v=0, M1 for finding t=2t=2, A1 for h=20h=20.


12. [2 marks]

Question: The curve y=x33x29x+5y = x^3 - 3x^2 - 9x + 5 crosses the xx-axis at three points. Find the coordinates of the turning points of the curve.

Solution: dydx=3x26x9\frac{dy}{dx} = 3x^2 - 6x - 9 At turning points, dydx=0\frac{dy}{dx} = 0: 3x26x9=0x22x3=0(x3)(x+1)=03x^2 - 6x - 9 = 0 \Rightarrow x^2 - 2x - 3 = 0 \Rightarrow (x - 3)(x + 1) = 0 x=3x = 3 or x=1x = -1

When x=3x = 3: y=272727+5=22y = 27 - 27 - 27 + 5 = -22(3,22)(3, -22) When x=1x = -1: y=13+9+5=10y = -1 - 3 + 9 + 5 = 10(1,10)(-1, 10)

Answer: (3,22)(3, -22) and (1,10)(-1, 10)
Marking: M1 for correct derivative, M1 for setting to zero and solving, A1 for both xx-values, A1 for both yy-coordinates.


13. [2 marks]

Question: A cylindrical tank of radius rr cm and height hh cm has a fixed volume of 500π500\pi cm³. The total surface area AA cm² is given by A=2πr2+2πrhA = 2\pi r^2 + 2\pi rh. (a) Express hh in terms of rr.
(b) Show that A=2πr2+1000πrA = 2\pi r^2 + \frac{1000\pi}{r}.

Solution: (a) Volume V=πr2h=500πr2h=500h=500r2V = \pi r^2 h = 500\pi \Rightarrow r^2 h = 500 \Rightarrow h = \frac{500}{r^2}

(b) A=2πr2+2πr(500r2)=2πr2+1000πrA = 2\pi r^2 + 2\pi r\left(\frac{500}{r^2}\right) = 2\pi r^2 + \frac{1000\pi}{r}

Answer: (a) h=500r2h = \frac{500}{r^2} (b) Shown.
Marking: (a) M1 for using volume formula, A1 for correct expression. (b) M1 for substitution, A1 for correct simplification.


14. [2 marks]

Question: The curve y=2x39x2+12x3y = 2x^3 - 9x^2 + 12x - 3 has two turning points. Find the coordinates of these turning points and determine their nature.

Solution: dydx=6x218x+12\frac{dy}{dx} = 6x^2 - 18x + 12 At turning points, dydx=0\frac{dy}{dx} = 0: 6x218x+12=0x23x+2=0(x1)(x2)=06x^2 - 18x + 12 = 0 \Rightarrow x^2 - 3x + 2 = 0 \Rightarrow (x - 1)(x - 2) = 0 x=1x = 1 or x=2x = 2

When x=1x = 1: y=29+123=2y = 2 - 9 + 12 - 3 = 2(1,2)(1, 2) When x=2x = 2: y=1636+243=1y = 16 - 36 + 24 - 3 = 1(2,1)(2, 1)

Nature (Second derivative test): d2ydx2=12x18\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = 12x - 18 At x=1x = 1: d2ydx2=12(1)18=6<0\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = 12(1) - 18 = -6 < 0Maximum at (1,2)(1, 2) At x=2x = 2: d2ydx2=12(2)18=6>0\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = 12(2) - 18 = 6 > 0Minimum at (2,1)(2, 1)

Answer: Maximum at (1,2)(1, 2), Minimum at (2,1)(2, 1)
Marking: M1 for correct first derivative, M1 for setting to zero and solving, A1 for both xx-values, A1 for both yy-coordinates, A1 for correct nature determination.


15. [2 marks]

Question: A wire of length 60 cm is cut into two pieces. One piece is bent to form a circle of radius rr cm, and the other is bent to form a square of side xx cm. (a) Express xx in terms of rr.
(b) Show that the total area AA cm² enclosed by the circle and square is given by A=πr2+(15πr2)2A = \pi r^2 + \left(15 - \frac{\pi r}{2}\right)^2.

Solution: (a) Perimeter of circle =2πr= 2\pi r, Perimeter of square =4x= 4x. Total length: 2πr+4x=604x=602πrx=15πr22\pi r + 4x = 60 \Rightarrow 4x = 60 - 2\pi r \Rightarrow x = 15 - \frac{\pi r}{2}

(b) Area of circle =πr2= \pi r^2, Area of square =x2=(15πr2)2= x^2 = \left(15 - \frac{\pi r}{2}\right)^2. Total area A=πr2+(15πr2)2A = \pi r^2 + \left(15 - \frac{\pi r}{2}\right)^2

Answer: (a) x=15πr2x = 15 - \frac{\pi r}{2} (b) Shown.
Marking: (a) M1 for correct perimeter equation, A1 for correct expression. (b) M1 for area expressions, A1 for correct substitution and result.


Section D: Advanced Applications (Questions 16–20) [10 marks]

16. [2 marks]

Question: The curve y=x34x2+5x2y = x^3 - 4x^2 + 5x - 2 has a tangent at the point where x=2x = 2. Find the equation of this tangent.

Solution: dydx=3x28x+5\frac{dy}{dx} = 3x^2 - 8x + 5 At x=2x = 2, gradient m=3(4)8(2)+5=1216+5=1m = 3(4) - 8(2) + 5 = 12 - 16 + 5 = 1 When x=2x = 2, y=816+102=0y = 8 - 16 + 10 - 2 = 0 → Point (2,0)(2, 0) Equation of tangent: y0=1(x2)y=x2y - 0 = 1(x - 2) \Rightarrow y = x - 2

Answer: y=x2y = x - 2
Marking: M1 for correct derivative, M1 for finding gradient at x=2x=2, M1 for finding point on curve, A1 for correct tangent equation.


17. [2 marks]

Question: A particle moves along a straight line such that its velocity vv m/s after tt seconds is given by v=3t212t+9v = 3t^2 - 12t + 9. The particle starts from rest at t=0t = 0. (a) Find the acceleration of the particle when t=2t = 2 seconds.
(b) Find the distance travelled by the particle in the first 3 seconds.

Solution: (a) Acceleration a=dvdt=6t12a = \frac{dv}{dt} = 6t - 12 At t=2t = 2, a=6(2)12=0a = 6(2) - 12 = 0 m/s²

(b) Distance s=vdt=(3t212t+9)dt=t36t2+9t+cs = \int v \, dt = \int (3t^2 - 12t + 9) \, dt = t^3 - 6t^2 + 9t + c Since particle starts from rest at t=0t=0, we assume s=0s=0 at t=0t=0, so c=0c=0. Distance in first 3 seconds: s(3)s(0)=(2754+27)0=0s(3) - s(0) = (27 - 54 + 27) - 0 = 0 m (Note: The particle returns to its starting point at t=3t=3)

Answer: (a) 0 m/s² (b) 0 m
Marking: (a) M1 for correct derivative, A1 for correct value. (b) M1 for correct integration, M1 for limits/constant, A1 for correct evaluation.


18. [2 marks]

Question: The volume VV cm³ of a cone with radius rr cm and height hh cm is given by V=13πr2hV = \frac{1}{3}\pi r^2 h. If the cone has a fixed slant height of 10 cm, express VV in terms of rr only and find the value of rr that maximises the volume.

Solution: Slant height l=10l = 10, so l2=r2+h2100=r2+h2h=100r2l^2 = r^2 + h^2 \Rightarrow 100 = r^2 + h^2 \Rightarrow h = \sqrt{100 - r^2} V=13πr2100r2V = \frac{1}{3}\pi r^2 \sqrt{100 - r^2} To maximise VV, maximise V2V^2 (or use derivative directly): Let u=V2=19π2r4(100r2)=19π2(100r4r6)u = V^2 = \frac{1}{9}\pi^2 r^4 (100 - r^2) = \frac{1}{9}\pi^2 (100r^4 - r^6) dudr=19π2(400r36r5)=02r3(2003r2)=0\frac{du}{dr} = \frac{1}{9}\pi^2 (400r^3 - 6r^5) = 0 \Rightarrow 2r^3(200 - 3r^2) = 0 r=0r = 0 (minimum) or r2=2003r=2003=1063r^2 = \frac{200}{3} \Rightarrow r = \sqrt{\frac{200}{3}} = \frac{10\sqrt{6}}{3} cm

Answer: V=13πr2100r2V = \frac{1}{3}\pi r^2 \sqrt{100 - r^2}, r=1063r = \frac{10\sqrt{6}}{3} cm (or approximately 8.16 cm)
Marking: M1 for expressing hh in terms of rr, M1 for VV in terms of rr, M1 for differentiation, M1 for solving, A1 for correct rr value.


19. [2 marks]

Question: The curve y=x44x3+6x24x+1y = x^4 - 4x^3 + 6x^2 - 4x + 1 has a stationary point at x=1x = 1. Determine the nature of this stationary point.

Solution: dydx=4x312x2+12x4=4(x33x2+3x1)=4(x1)3\frac{dy}{dx} = 4x^3 - 12x^2 + 12x - 4 = 4(x^3 - 3x^2 + 3x - 1) = 4(x - 1)^3 At x=1x = 1, dydx=0\frac{dy}{dx} = 0 ✓ (stationary point)

d2ydx2=12x224x+12=12(x22x+1)=12(x1)2\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = 12x^2 - 24x + 12 = 12(x^2 - 2x + 1) = 12(x - 1)^2 At x=1x = 1, d2ydx2=0\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = 0 (inconclusive)

Use first derivative test: For x<1x < 1 (e.g., x=0x = 0): dydx=4(1)3=4<0\frac{dy}{dx} = 4(-1)^3 = -4 < 0 For x>1x > 1 (e.g., x=2x = 2): dydx=4(1)3=4>0\frac{dy}{dx} = 4(1)^3 = 4 > 0 Since derivative changes from negative to positive, x=1x = 1 is a minimum point.

Alternatively, note y=(x1)40y = (x - 1)^4 \ge 0, with equality at x=1x = 1, so minimum.

Answer: Minimum point at (1,0)(1, 0)
Marking: M1 for first derivative, M1 for second derivative (showing 0), M1 for first derivative test or alternative reasoning, A1 for correct conclusion.


20. [2 marks]

Question: A rectangular garden of area 200 m² is to be fenced on three sides, with the fourth side being a wall. Find the dimensions of the garden that minimise the length of fencing required.

Solution: Let length parallel to wall =x= x m, width perpendicular to wall =y= y m. Area: xy=200y=200xxy = 200 \Rightarrow y = \frac{200}{x} Fencing length L=x+2y=x+400xL = x + 2y = x + \frac{400}{x} dLdx=1400x2\frac{dL}{dx} = 1 - \frac{400}{x^2} For minimum, dLdx=01=400x2x2=400x=20\frac{dL}{dx} = 0 \Rightarrow 1 = \frac{400}{x^2} \Rightarrow x^2 = 400 \Rightarrow x = 20 m (positive) Then y=20020=10y = \frac{200}{20} = 10 m Second derivative: d2Ldx2=800x3>0\frac{d^2L}{dx^2} = \frac{800}{x^3} > 0 for x>0x > 0, so minimum.

Answer: Length = 20 m, Width = 10 m (or 20 m parallel to wall, 10 m perpendicular)
Marking: M1 for defining variables and area constraint, M1 for fencing length expression, M1 for differentiation and setting to zero, A1 for correct dimensions, A1 for verification of minimum.


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