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Further Mathematics: Cambridge International Examinations General Certificate of Education Advanced Level
Further Mathematics: Cambridge International Examinations General Certificate of Education Advanced Level
3 hours
Additional materials: Answer Booklet/Paper
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List of Formulae (MF10)
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Write your Centre number, candidate number and name on all the work you hand in.
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Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid.
The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
The use of a calculator is expected, where appropriate.
Results obtained solely from a graphic calculator, without supporting working or reasoning, will not receive
credit.
You are reminded of the need for clear presentation in your answers.
2 Given that
1 1
un = − 2 ,
n2 −n+1 n +n+1
2N
find SN = ∑ un in terms of N . [3]
n=N +1
Find a number M such that SN < 10−20 for all N > M . [3]
1 2 5
y1 = 5 , y2 = −3 , y3 = 51 ,
7 4 55
1 −4 3
P = 0 2 5.
0 0 −7
(ii) Find a basis for the linear space spanned by the vectors Py1 , Py2 , Py3 . [2]
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3
d2 y d4 y
4 Given that y = x sin x, find and , simplifying your results as far as possible, and show that
dx2 dx4
d6 y
= −x sin x + 6 cos x. [3]
dx6
d2n y
Use induction to establish an expression for , where n is a positive integer. [5]
dx2n
d
By considering (tan x secn x), or otherwise, show that
dx
1
n
(n + 1)In+2 = 2 2 + nIn . [4]
x3 + x + 12 = 0,
The real root of the equation is denoted by α . Prove√ that −3 < α < −2, and hence prove that the
modulus of each of the other roots lies between 2 and 6. [5]
d2 y dy
2
+ 4 + 4y = e−α t ,
dt dt
where α is a constant and α ≠ 2. [7]
1
Show that if α < 2 then, whatever the initial conditions, y eα t → as t → ∞. [2]
(2 − α )2
Hence find the mean value of sin6 θ with respect to θ over the interval 0 ≤ θ ≤ 14 π . [5]
9 The line l1 passes through the point A with position vector i − j − 2k and is parallel to the vector
3i − 4j − 2k. The variable line l2 passes through the point (1 + 5 cos t)i − (1 + 5 sin t)j − 14k, where
0 ≤ t < 2π , and is parallel to the vector 15i + 8j − 3k. The points P and Q are on l1 and l2 respectively,
and PQ is perpendicular to both l1 and l2 .
(ii) Hence show that the lines l1 and l2 do not intersect, and find the maximum length of PQ as
t varies. [3]
(iii) The plane Π1 contains l1 and PQ; the plane Π2 contains l2 and PQ. Find the angle between the
planes Π1 and Π2 , correct to the nearest tenth of a degree. [4]
Hence find a non-singular matrix P and a diagonal matrix D such that A + A2 + A3 = PDP−1 . [4]
EITHER
5(x − 1)(x + 2)
The curve C has equation y = .
(x − 2)(x + 3)
Q R
(i) Express y in the form P + + . [3]
x−2 x+3
dy
(ii) Show that = 0 for exactly one value of x and find the corresponding value of y. [4]
dx
(iv) Find the set of values of k for which the line y = k does not intersect C. [4]
OR
3
A curve has equation y = 23 x 2 , for x ≥ 0. The arc of the curve joining the origin to the point where
x = 3 is denoted by R.
(ii) Find the y-coordinate of the centroid of the region bounded by the x-axis, the line x = 3 and R.
[5]
(iii) Show that the area of the surface generated when R is rotated through one revolution about the
y-axis is 232
15
π. [5]
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