Cambridge A Level Mathematics 9709 — 2005 Oct/Nov Paper 2 · Variant 1
9709/21/O/N/05
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Question paper, page 1
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS General Certificate of Education Advanced Subsidiary Level MATHEMATICS 9709/02 Paper 2 Pure Mathematics 2 (P2) October/November 2005 1 hour 15 minutes Additional materials: Answer Booklet/Paper Graph paper List of Formulae (MF9) READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST If you have been given an Answer Booklet, follow the instructions on the front cover of the Booklet. Write your Centre number, candidate number and name on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper. You may use a soft pencil for any diagrams or graphs. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. Answer all the questions. Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 significant figures, or 1 decimal place in the case of angles in degrees, unless a different level of accuracy is specified in the question. At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. The total number of marks for this paper is 50. Questions carrying smaller numbers of marks are printed earlier in the paper, and questions carrying larger numbers of marks later in the paper. The use of an electronic calculator is expected, where appropriate. You are reminded of the need for clear presentation in your answers. This document consists of 3 printed pages and 1 blank page. © UCLES 2005 [Turn over
Question paper, page 2
2 1 Solve the inequality (0.8)x < 0.5. [3] 2 The polynomial x3 + 2x2 + 2x + 3 is denoted by p(x). (i) Find the remainder when p(x) is divided by x −1. [2] (ii) Find the quotient and remainder when p(x) is divided by x2 + x −1. [4] 3 (i) Express 12 cos θ −5 sin θ in the form R cos(θ + α), where R > 0 and 0◦< α < 90◦, giving the exact value of R and the value of α correct to 2 decimal places. [3] (ii) Hence solve the equation 12 cos θ −5 sin θ = 10, giving all solutions in the interval 0◦≤θ ≤360◦. [4] 4 The equation of a curve is x3 + y3 = 9xy. (i) Show that dy dx = 3y −x2 y2 −3x. [4] (ii) Find the equation of the tangent to the curve at the point (2, 4), giving your answer in the form ax + by = c. [3] 5 (i) By sketching a suitable pair of graphs, show that there is only one value of x that is a root of the equation 1 x = ln x. [2] (ii) Verify by calculation that this root lies between 1 and 2. [2] (iii) Show that this root also satisfies the equation x = e 1 x. [1] (iv) Use the iterative formula xn+1 = e 1 xn, with initial value x1 = 1.8, to determine this root correct to 2 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to 4 decimal places. [3] 6 A curve is such that dy dx = e2x −2e−x. The point (0, 1) lies on the curve. (i) Find the equation of the curve. [4] (ii) The curve has one stationary point. Find the x-coordinate of this point and determine whether it is a maximum or a minimum point. [5] © UCLES 2005 9709/02/O/N/05
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3 7 The diagram shows the part of the curve y = sin2x for 0 ≤x ≤π. (i) Show that dy dx = sin 2x. [2] (ii) Hence find the x-coordinates of the points on the curve at which the gradient of the curve is 0.5. [3] (iii) By expressing sin2x in terms of cos 2x, find the area of the region bounded by the curve and the x-axis between 0 and π. [5] © UCLES 2005 9709/02/O/N/05
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4 BLANK PAGE Every reasonable effort has been made to trace all copyright holders where the publishers (i.e. UCLES) are aware that third-party material has been reproduced. The publishers would be pleased to hear from anyone whose rights they have unwittingly infringed. University of Cambridge International Examinations is part of the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which is itself a department of the University of Cambridge. 9709/02/O/N/05
Mark scheme, page 1
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS GCE Advanced Level MARK SCHEME for the November 2005 question paper 9709 MATHEMATICS 9709/02 Paper 2 maximum raw mark 50 This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and students, to indicate the requirements of the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were initially instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began. Any substantial changes to the mark scheme that arose from these discussions will be recorded in the published Report on the Examination. All Examiners are instructed that alternative correct answers and unexpected approaches in candidates’ scripts must be given marks that fairly reflect the relevant knowledge and skills demonstrated. Mark schemes must be read in conjunction with the question papers and the Report on the Examination. The minimum marks in these components needed for various grades were previously published with these mark schemes, but are now instead included in the Report on the Examination for this session. • CIE will not enter into discussion or correspondence in connection with these mark schemes. CIE is publishing the mark schemes for the November 2005 question papers for most IGCSE and GCE Advanced Level and Advanced Subsidiary Level syllabuses and some Ordinary Level syllabuses.
Mark scheme, page 2
Mark Scheme Notes • Marks are of the following three types: M Method mark, awarded for a valid method applied to the problem. Method marks are not lost for numerical errors, algebraic slips or errors in units. However, it is not usually sufficient for a candidate just to indicate an intention of using some method or just to quote a formula; the formula or idea must be applied to the specific problem in hand, e.g. by substituting the relevant quantities into the formula. Correct application of a formula without the formula being quoted obviously earns the M mark and in some cases an M mark can be implied from a correct answer. A Accuracy mark, awarded for a correct answer or intermediate step correctly obtained. Accuracy marks cannot be given unless the associated method mark is earned (or implied). B Mark for a correct result or statement independent of method marks. • When a part of a question has two or more "method" steps, the M marks are generally independent unless the scheme specifically says otherwise; and similarly when there are several B marks allocated. The notation DM or DB (or dep*) is used to indicate that a particular M or B mark is dependent on an earlier M or B (asterisked) mark in the scheme. When two or more steps are run together by the candidate, the earlier marks are implied and full credit is given. • The symbol √ implies that the A or B mark indicated is allowed for work correctly following on from previously incorrect results. Otherwise, A or B marks are given for correct work only. A and B marks are not given for fortuitously "correct" answers or results obtained from incorrect working. • Note: B2 or A2 means that the candidate can earn 2 or 0. B2/1/0 means that the candidate can earn anything from 0 to 2. The marks indicated in the scheme may not be subdivided. If there is genuine doubt whether a candidate has earned a mark, allow the candidate the benefit of the doubt. Unless otherwise indicated, marks once gained cannot subsequently be lost, e.g. wrong working following a correct form of answer is ignored. • Wrong or missing units in an answer should not lead to the loss of a mark unless the scheme specifically indicates otherwise. • For a numerical answer, allow the A or B mark if a value is obtained which is correct to 3 s.f., or which would be correct to 3 s.f. if rounded (1 d.p. in the case of an angle). As stated above, an A or B mark is not given if a correct numerical answer arises fortuitously from incorrect working. For Mechanics questions, allow A or B marks for correct answers which arise from taking g equal to 9.8 or 9.81 instead of 10.
Mark scheme, page 3
• The following abbreviations may be used in a mark scheme or used on the scripts: AEF Any Equivalent Form (of answer is equally acceptable) AG Answer Given on the question paper (so extra checking is needed to ensure that the detailed working leading to the result is valid) BOD Benefit of Doubt (allowed when the validity of a solution may not be absolutely clear) CAO Correct Answer Only (emphasising that no "follow through" from a previous error is allowed) CWO Correct Working Only – often written by a ‘fortuitous’ answer ISW Ignore Subsequent Working MR Misread PA Premature Approximation (resulting in basically correct work that is insufficiently accurate) SOS See Other Solution (the candidate makes a better attempt at the same question) SR Special Ruling (detailing the mark to be given for a specific wrong solution, or a case where some standard marking practice is to be varied in the light of a particular circumstance) Penalties • MR -1 A penalty of MR -1 is deducted from A or B marks when the data of a question or part question are genuinely misread and the object and difficulty of the question remain unaltered. In this case all A and B marks then become "follow through √" marks. MR is not applied when the candidate misreads his own figures – this is regarded as an error in accuracy. An MR-2 penalty may be applied in particular cases if agreed at the coordination meeting. • PA -1 This is deducted from A or B marks in the case of premature approximation. The PA -1 penalty is usually discussed at the meeting.
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Page 1 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper GCE A LEVEL – November 2005 9709 02 © University of Cambridge International Examinations 2005 B1
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Page 2 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper GCE A LEVEL – November 2005 9709 02 © University of Cambridge International Examinations 2005