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Date May 2014 Marks available 3 Reference code 14M.2.sl.TZ2.2
Level SL only Paper 2 Time zone TZ2
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Question

Let f(x)=5x2. Part of the graph of fis shown in the following diagram.

The graph crosses the x-axis at the points A and B.

Find the x-coordinate of A and of B.

[3]
a.

The region enclosed by the graph of f and the x-axis is revolved 360 about the x-axis.

Find the volume of the solid formed.

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b.

Markscheme

recognizing f(x)=0     (M1)

eg     f=0, x2=5

x=±2.23606

x=±5 (exact), x=±2.24     A1A1     N3

[3 marks]

a.

attempt to substitute either limits or the function into formula

involving f2     (M1)

eg     π(5x2)2dx, π2.242.24(x410x2+25), 2π50f2

187.328

volume =187     A2     N3

[3 marks]

b.

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Syllabus sections

Topic 2 - Functions and equations » 2.4 » The quadratic function xax2+bx+c : its graph, y-intercept (0,c). Axis of symmetry.
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