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Date November 2017 Marks available 4 Reference code 17N.3ca.hl.TZ0.4
Level HL only Paper Paper 3 Calculus Time zone TZ0
Command term Sketch and Hence Question number 4 Adapted from N/A

Question

The mean value theorem states that if ff is a continuous function on [a, b][a, b] and differentiable on ]a, b[]a, b[ then f(c)=f(b)f(a)ba 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.

[6]
a.

Sketch the graph of y=g(x) on the interval [0, 5π] and hence illustrate the mean value theorem for the function g.

[4]
b.

Markscheme

g(5π)g(0)5π0=0.6809 (=cos5π) (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]

a.

N17/5/MATHL/HP3/ENG/TZ0/SE/M/04.b

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]

b.

Examiners report

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Syllabus sections

Topic 9 - Option: Calculus » 9.6
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