Date | May 2017 | Marks available | 4 | Reference code | 17M.1.SL.TZ2.S_2 |
Level | Standard Level | Paper | Paper 1 (without calculator) | Time zone | Time zone 2 |
Command term | Find | Question number | S_2 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
The vectors a = and b = are perpendicular to each other.
Find the value of .
[4]
a.
Given that c = a + 2b, find c.
[3]
b.
Markscheme
* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in marking or structure.
evidence of scalar product M1
ega b,
recognizing scalar product must be zero (M1)
ega b
correct working (must involve combining terms) (A1)
eg
A1 N2
[4 marks]
a.
attempt to substitute their value of (seen anywhere) (M1)
egb = , 2b =
correct working (A1)
eg
c = A1 N2
[3 marks]
b.
Examiners report
[N/A]
a.
[N/A]
b.