Download as pdf
Download as pdf
You are on page 1of 7
= Physics. The amount of compression of the springs ofa lift, d cm, could be modelled by the ‘quadratic function d = -0.0002n? -0.005m + 60, where m kg is the total mass of the passengers in the lift. (Find the compression of the springs when the total mass is 500 kg (ii) The safety standard is such that the maximum compression allowed should not exceed 660 em. Explain whether this model meets the safety standard, A.curve has the equation y =—3x" + Se 1 (0) Show thet the highest point on the cbrve hes the: coordinates BB Write as y= atx) + Kft (ii) Find the x-coordinates of the points where the curve intersects the x-axis The equation of a curve is y =~6r" + Sx +k, where kis a constant. (Find the range of values of k for which the curve lies completely below the x-axis. GB Relate to the discriminant, b — 4ac (i) In the case where k= I, find the coordinates ofthe turning point and the s-intercept on the graph of y=-Ge + Ses k. 4 (i) What conditions must apply to the constants k and c such that. +c is always negative? GB For the quadratic expression ax’ +- bx +c to be ahveys negative, a-<0 end b'—4nc-<0, (ii). Give a pair of values of k and c that satisfy the conditions found in (i). 5) Express y=30° x+¢ in the form a(x —h) + k, where a, h and k are constants. (ii) Ifthe minimum value of yis-5, find the value ofc. (iil) Ifthe graph of y has 2 distinct 1-intercepts, find the range of values of c. 6 Aquadratic curve has the equation y = ax’ + br + 1. The curve passes through (-1, ~2) and (I, 5). (Find the value of a and of b. Form two linear equations in w and b and then solve. (ii) Find the coordinates of the turning point. 4 Hence explain why the value of y can never be below —2t. 1 Se-+ 41s positive forall real values of x. 8 Projectile Motion. The trajectory of a cannon ball fired from a cannon that is mounted on a platform can be modelled by the function y= -002x° + 0.35t + 12, where x m is the horizontal distance travelled by the cannon ball and y m is the height of the cannon ball above the ground. {)_ State the height of the platform. (i) Express the function in the form a(x — f+ k, where a, and k are constants. Gil) Will the cannon ball hit a target located at (875, 2.9)? Explain. Revision Exercise LCi rarr 1 The line 4x + 2y =9 intersects the curve I6x’ + 4y" = 4x + 20y ~ 19 at the points A and B. Find the coordinates of A and B. 2 The equation -x° — 4r—(p + 3) = 0 has no real roots. Find the least integer value of p. 3. Find the range of values of p for which the equation 2px° + (p—4)x= 2 ~p)x? + 2 has no real roots. Find the range of values of k for which the line y=9r ~Gk+ Dx+ 5. 2kx does not meet the curve The line y= mx +3 isa tangent to the curve y (Find the value of m. 2e+4, where x0. (ii) Find the x-coordinate of the point at which this tangent cuts the x-axis. The line y= 12 ~2vis a tangent to the curve Find the possible values of k. 46+ kx—x, where k is a constant. SSS 5 |) Given that u= 3-23, express u’ + + in the form a+ by, where a and b are integers. BBD Without using « calauletor, find the vslues of the itegur and bauch tat £2 MB = 128, GB Apply 2 = 5 = a = be. Then, expand and simplify the terms. 3° ABC is a right-angled triangle with angle ABC = 90°. Its area is (12 + 52) cm’, the length of the base BC is(3 + 2/2) cm and the height AB is hem. Without using a calculator, find (i) the value of hin the form a + by/2, where a and b are integers, (ii) an expression, in cm*, for AC? in the form ¢ + dy2, where c and d are integers. Apply Pythagoras’ Theorem. 4 Solve each of the followings equations. () 2x-3=7 (d) 25x =50 - 5 The diagram shows an isosceles triangle ABC in which AB = AC and the length of its base BC is (67 -2)em. (ax-2 V7) om (ev7-2) em (A 2em 1-247) em, AC= (x7 ~2) em and the height of the triangle ABC is hem, find in the simplest surd form, (the value of x, Gi) the value of hi.

You might also like