Date | November 2017 | Marks available | 6 | Reference code | 17N.3ca.hl.TZ0.4 |
Level | HL only | Paper | Paper 3 Calculus | Time zone | TZ0 |
Command term | Use and Find | Question number | 4 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
The mean value theorem states that if f is a continuous function on [a, b] and differentiable on ]a, b[ then f′(c)=f(b)−f(a)b−a for some c∈]a, b[.
The function g, defined by g(x)=xcos(√x), satisfies the conditions of the mean value theorem on the interval [0, 5π].
For a=0 and b=5π, use the mean value theorem to find all possible values of c for the function g.
Sketch the graph of y=g(x) on the interval [0, 5π] and hence illustrate the mean value theorem for the function g.
Markscheme
g(5π)−g(0)5π−0=−0.6809… (=cos√5π) (gradient of chord) (A1)
g′(x)=cos(√x)−√xsin(√x)2 (or equivalent) (M1)(A1)
Note: Award M1 to candidates who attempt to use the product and chain rules.
attempting to solve cos(√c)−√csin(√c)2=−0.6809… for c (M1)
Notes: Award M1 to candidates who attempt to solve their g′(c)= gradient of chord.
Do not award M1 to candidates who just attempt to rearrange their equation.
c=2.26, 11.1 A1A1
Note: Condone candidates working in terms of x.
[6 marks]
correct graph: 2 turning points close to the endpoints, endpoints indicated and correct endpoint behaviour A1
Notes: Endpoint coordinates are not required. Candidates do not need to indicate axes scales.
correct chord A1
tangents drawn at their values of c which are approximately parallel to the chord A1A1
Notes: Award A1A0A1A0 to candidates who draw a correct graph, do not draw a chord but draw 2 tangents at their values of c. Condone the absence of their c− values stated on their sketch. However do not award marks for tangents if no c− values were found in (a).
[4 marks]