Date | May 2014 | Marks available | 3 | Reference code | 14M.2.sl.TZ2.2 |
Level | SL only | Paper | 2 | Time zone | TZ2 |
Command term | Find | Question number | 2 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Let f(x)=5−x2. 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.
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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∫(5−x2)2dx, π∫2.24−2.24(x4−10x2+25), 2π∫√50f2
187.328
volume =187 A2 N3
[3 marks]
b.
Examiners report
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Syllabus sections
Topic 2 - Functions and equations » 2.4 » The quadratic function x↦ax2+bx+c : its graph, y-intercept (0,c). Axis of symmetry.
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