Date | May 2017 | Marks available | 3 | Reference code | 17M.1.SL.TZ1.S_6 |
Level | Standard Level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | Time zone 1 |
Command term | Find | Question number | S_6 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
The following diagram shows the graph of , the derivative of .
The graph of has a local minimum at A, a local maximum at B and passes through .
The point lies on the graph of the function, .
Write down the gradient of the curve of at P.
Find the equation of the normal to the curve of at P.
Determine the concavity of the graph of when and justify your answer.
Markscheme
A1 N1
[1 mark]
gradient of normal (A1)
attempt to substitute their normal gradient and coordinates of P (in any order) (M1)
eg
A1 N3
[3 marks]
correct answer and valid reasoning A2 N2
answer: eg graph of is concave up, concavity is positive (between )
reason: eg slope of is positive, is increasing, ,
sign chart (must clearly be for and show A and B)
Note: The reason given must refer to a specific function/graph. Referring to “the graph” or “it” is not sufficient.
[2 marks]