Date | November 2013 | Marks available | 3 | Reference code | 13N.2.sl.TZ0.2 |
Level | SL only | Paper | 2 | Time zone | TZ0 |
Command term | Find | Question number | 2 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Let f(x)=(x−1)(x−4).
Find the x-intercepts of the graph of f.
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a.
The region enclosed by the graph of f and the x-axis is rotated 360∘ about the x-axis.
Find the volume of the solid formed.
[3]
b.
Markscheme
valid approach (M1)
eg f(x)=0, sketch of parabola showing two x-intercepts
x=1, x=4 (accept (1, 0), (4, 0)) A1A1 N3
[3 marks]
a.
attempt to substitute either limits or the function into formula involving f2 (M1)
eg ∫41(f(x))2dx, π∫((x−1)(x−4))2
volume=8.1π (exact), 25.4 A2 N3
[3 marks]
b.
Examiners report
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