Date | November 2015 | Marks available | 3 | Reference code | 15N.2.sl.TZ0.3 |
Level | SL only | Paper | 2 | Time zone | TZ0 |
Command term | Find | Question number | 3 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Let f(x)=2ln(x−3), for x>3. The following diagram shows part of the graph of f.
Find the equation of the vertical asymptote to the graph of f.
Find the x-intercept of the graph of f.
The region enclosed by the graph of f, the x-axis and the line x=10 is rotated 360° about the x-axis. Find the volume of the solid formed.
Markscheme
valid approach (M1)
eghorizontal translation 3 units to the right
x=3 (must be an equation) A1 N2
[2 marks]
valid approach (M1)
egf(x)=0, e0=x−3
4, x=4, (4, 0) A1 N2
[2 marks]
attempt to substitute either their correct limits or the function into formula involving f2 (M1)
eg∫104f2, π∫(2ln(x−3))2dx
141.537
volume = 142 A2 N3
[3 marks]
Total [7 marks]