1) [12 marks]

Urvashi wants to model the height of a model rocket that she made. She collects the following
data showing the height, h, metres above the ground, of the object at time, t, seconds

t (seconds) 2 5 7

h (metres) 34 38 24

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She believes the height can be modelled by a quadratic function, ℎ(𝑡) = 𝑎𝑡 + 𝑏𝑡 + 𝑐 where
𝑎, 𝑏, 𝑐 ∈ 𝑅

a) Show that 4𝑎 + 2𝑏 + 𝑐 = 34
[1]

b) Write down two more equations for a, b, and c [3]

c) Solve this system of three equations to find the value of a, b, and c [3]

d) Hence find…

i) when the rocket hits the ground [3]

ii) the maximum height of the object [2]

 2) [7 marks]
If a shark is spotted near Brighton beach, a lifeguard will activate a siren to warn swimmers.

The sound intensity, I, of the siren varies inversely with the square of the distance, d, from the
siren, where d > 0.

It is known that at a distance of 1.5 metres from the siren, the sound intensity is 4 watts per
square metre (W/m2)

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a) Show that 𝐼 = 2 [2]
𝑑

b) Sketch the curve of I on the axes below showing clearly the point (1.5,4), any
asymptotes, and any intercepts. [3]

Whilst swimming, Scarlett can hear the siren only if the sound intensity at her location is greater
than 1.5 x 10 - 6 W/m2

c) Find the values of d where Scarlett cannot hear the siren [2]
 3) [6 marks]

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A function is defined by 𝑓(𝑥) = 2 − 𝑥+5

a) Write down the domain of 𝑓 [2]

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b) Find an expression for the inverse function 𝑓 (𝑥). The domain is not required [3]

−1
c) Write down the range of 𝑓 (𝑥) [1]
 4) [6 marks]

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Consider the graph of the function 𝑓(𝑥) =𝑥+ 2 𝑥≠0
𝑥

a) Determine the zero of 𝑓(𝑥) [2]

b) Explain why 𝑓(𝑥) is considered a function [1]

c) Write down the equation of the vertical asymptote [1]

d) Consider the function 𝑔(𝑥) = 3 − 𝑥. Determine for what values of x does 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑔(𝑥)
[2]
 5) [13 marks]

The water temperature (T) in Lake Windermere, in the United States, is measured on the first
day of eight consecutive months (m) from January to August (months 1 to 8) and the results are
shown below. The value for May (month 5) has been accidentally deleted.

Jan Feb March April May June July Aug

Month 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
(m)

Temp (T) 5.2 8.0 7.2 8.9 12.6 15.5 15.4

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C

a) Assuming the data follows a linear model for this period, find the regression line of T on
m for the remaining data. [2]

b) Use your line to find an estimate for the water temperature on the first day of May [2]

c) Using the pearson’s moment correlation coefficient, r, describe the relationship for this
data [1]

d) Explain in context why your line should not be used to predict the value for December
(month 12) [1]

e) The researcher thinks a quadratic model would be more appropriate for this data. Give
a reason as to why the researcher may be correct. [1]

f) Write down the quadratic regression equation and coefficient of determination (R2) for
the quadratic model [2]

g) Use the quadratic regression equation from f) to estimate the water temperature on the
first day of May [2]

h) Explain why a quadratic model would not be appropriate if the domain extended beyond
0 ≤ 𝑚 ≤ 12 [2]