Don't you just feel like doing maths for fun, but when you go onto BOS there aren't any questions? Well you can here now. Maths is fun after all =)
Rules:
1. Attempt the question from the newest poster. If you can do it, post the solution up (this includes working out). Remember to leave another question for someone else to solve
2. If there's an alternative method to a question (and is significantly more efficient) that is previously done, quote the question and post the solution; don't leave another question though
3. Challenging questions are encouraged but make sure that you can do them yourself
4. Since it's still early in the year, I assume that most of the grade haven't touched mechanics at school yet, so try stay out of that topic
5. Questions must be within the HSC syllabus
Previously done questions:
Question 1 (Complex)
Express (3 + 2i)(5 + 4i) and (3 - 2i)(5 - 4i) in the form of a + ib. Hence find the prime factors of 72 + 222.
Question 2 (Harder 3U)
u1= 1
un = (2un-1^3 + 27)/3un-12 for n >= 2
Show: un>3 for n >= 2
un+1 < un for n >=2
Question 3 (Conics)
The point P{acosx, bsinx} is any point on the ellipse x2/a2 + y2/b2 = 1 with focus S.
The point M is the midpoint of the interval SP.
Show that as P moves on the ellipse, M lies on another ellipse whose centre is midway between the origin O and the focus S.
Question 4 (Integration)
Int {0 -> a} [(x + a) / (x2 + a2)] dx
Question 5 (Polynomial)
The equation x3 + qx + r = 0 has roots A, B and C. Find the expression for A5 + B5 + C5
Question 6 (Conics)
The point P(x0,y0) lies on the hyperbola x2/a2 - y2/b2 = 1
(i) Show that the acute angle @ between the asymptote satisfies tan@ = 2ab / (a2 - b2)
(ii) If M and N are the feet of the perpendiculars drawn from P to the asymptotes, show that MP.NP = a2b2 / (a2 + b2)
(iii) Hence find the area of triangle PMN
Question 7 (Integration)
Int {1 -> e} [ln x] dx
Question 8 (Integration)
Int {-1 -> 1} [tan x . ln (x2 + e)] dx
Question 9 (Integration)
Int [1 / (1 + sin x)] dx
Question 10 (Volume)
A solid figure has as its base, in the xy plane, the ellipse x2/16 + y2/4 = 1
Cross sections perpendicular to the x-axis are parabolas with latus rectums in the xy plane. Find the volume of the solid
Question 11 (Integration)
Int [1 / x.root(1 + x2)] dx
Question 13 (Complex)
Solve z2 = -4
Question 14 (Integration)
If In = Int [tann x] dx where n >= 0, show that In = [tann-1x / (n - 1)] - In-2
Question 15 (Curve sketching)
Graph |x+y| = 2 labeling significant points.
Question 16 (Harder 2U)
A triangle has sides 3, 4 & 5. A circle has been inscribed.
Find the area of the circle.
Question 17 (Polynomial)
P(x) is a monic polynomial of degree 4 with interger coefficients and constant term 4. One zero is root 2, another zero is rational and the sum of the zeros is positive. Factorise P(x) over real numbers.
Question 18 (Integration)
Int {0 -> pi} [sin x / (a + b.cos2 x)] dx
Question 19 (Volume)
The top face of a container is a rectangle of sides 3 m and 4 m respectively.
The bottom is a rectangle of sides 2 m and 3 m respectively.
(i.e. side of TOP 4 m // BOT 3 m and side of TOP 3 m // BOT 2 m)
If the height of the container is 1.5 m, find the volume of this container by slicing.
Question 20 (Integration)
Prove Int {-pi/4 -> pi/4} [ 1 / (1 + sinx)] dx = Int {0 -> pi/4} [2 sec2x] dx
Question 21 (Volume)
Find the volume obtained by rotating the region enclosed by the circle (x - b)2 + y2 = a2
Where b > a, about the y-axis
Question 22 (Integration)
Find f'(x), if the function f is defined on all reals greater or equal to 0, and:
f(x) = Int {0 -> x2} [cos (root t)] dt
Question 23 (Complex)
Show that the roots of z6 + z3 + 1 = 0 are among the roots of z9 - 1 = 0. Hence find the roots of z6 + z3 + 1 = 0 in modulus/argument form
Question 24 (Complex)
If | z - 6i | = 5
Prove that arg ( z - 4 - 3i / z + 3 - 2i ) = pi/4 or 3pi/4
Question 25 (Integration)
Int {-1 -> 1} [1 / (1 + e-x) dx
Question 26 (Integration)
Int [sec3x] dx
Question 27 (Integration)
Int [4 / (x2 - 2x - 1)] dx
Question 28 (Polynomial)
Show that the equation x101 + x51 + x - 1 = 0 has exactly one real root
Question 29 (Integration)
Int [1 / 2.sin(2x) + cos x] dx
Question 34 (Integration)
By using the substitution (1 + x) / (1 - x) = z2, evaluate:
Int {-1 -> 1} sqrt [(1 + x) / (1 - x)] dx
Question 35 (Harder 3U)
i) Prove: 1 - r2 + r4 - r6 + r8 - ... = 1 / (1 + r2), for | r | < 1
ii) Hence find a series for tan inverse
iii) Hence show that pi = 4 - 4/3 + 4/5 - 4/7 + 4/9 ...
Question 36 (Integration)
Int [rn / (1 - r)] dr = ln |1 - r| - (r + r2 / 2 + r3 / 3 + ... + rn / n)
Question 38 (Integration)
i) Int {0 -> 1} (5 / (2t + 1)(2 - t) dt
ii) Int {0 -> pi/2} (1 / 3 sin x + 4 cos x) dx
Question 39 (Polynomial)
Find the gradient of the tangent to the curve x2 - 3xy + 2y2 = 3 at the point (5, 2)
Question 40 (3U)
If pqr represents a three digit number and p + q + r = 3A, where A is a positive integer; show that the number pqr is also divisible by 3
Question 41 (3U)
By considering the graph of the hyperbola y = 1/x, show that
lim (1 + 1/n)n = e
n->∞
Question 42 (Integration)
Find the reduction formula for ex cosn x
Question 43 (Complex)
Prove that the roots of
z3 + 3pz2 + 3qz + r = 0
form an equilateral triangle if and only if p2 = q
Currently unsolved:
Question 12 (Harder 3U)
How many arrangements of 4 letters can be made using the letters of the words ZAPOPAN PARAGON?
Question 30 (Conics)
The normal to the parabola (4x2)/3 - 4y2 = 1 at the point (3sqrt2/4,sqrt2/4) is also a tangent to the circle x2 + y2 = 1 at the point (x1,y1). Find x1 and y1
Question 31 (?)
The temperature throughout the day is plotted continuously with respect to time. what is the formula for the average temperature over time-a to time-b?
Question 32 (Integration)
By considering the definition of the derivative
, prove lim {x->0} ln(1 + x) / x = 1
Int | x | dx
Question 33 (Integration)
If f is a continuous function such that
Int {0->x} f(t) dt = xe2x - Int {0->x} e-t . f(t) dt
For all x, find an explicit formula for f(x)
Question 37 (Conics)
The point P(acosθ, bsinθ) is any point on the ellipse: x2/a2 + y2/b2 = 1, with focus S.
The point M is the midpoint of the interval SP
Show that as P moves on the ellipse, M lies on another ellipse whose centre is midway between the origin O and the focus S
Rules:
1. Attempt the question from the newest poster. If you can do it, post the solution up (this includes working out). Remember to leave another question for someone else to solve
2. If there's an alternative method to a question (and is significantly more efficient) that is previously done, quote the question and post the solution; don't leave another question though
3. Challenging questions are encouraged but make sure that you can do them yourself
4. Since it's still early in the year, I assume that most of the grade haven't touched mechanics at school yet, so try stay out of that topic
5. Questions must be within the HSC syllabus
Previously done questions:
Question 1 (Complex)
Express (3 + 2i)(5 + 4i) and (3 - 2i)(5 - 4i) in the form of a + ib. Hence find the prime factors of 72 + 222.
Question 2 (Harder 3U)
u1= 1
un = (2un-1^3 + 27)/3un-12 for n >= 2
Show: un>3 for n >= 2
un+1 < un for n >=2
Question 3 (Conics)
The point P{acosx, bsinx} is any point on the ellipse x2/a2 + y2/b2 = 1 with focus S.
The point M is the midpoint of the interval SP.
Show that as P moves on the ellipse, M lies on another ellipse whose centre is midway between the origin O and the focus S.
Question 4 (Integration)
Int {0 -> a} [(x + a) / (x2 + a2)] dx
Question 5 (Polynomial)
The equation x3 + qx + r = 0 has roots A, B and C. Find the expression for A5 + B5 + C5
Question 6 (Conics)
The point P(x0,y0) lies on the hyperbola x2/a2 - y2/b2 = 1
(i) Show that the acute angle @ between the asymptote satisfies tan@ = 2ab / (a2 - b2)
(ii) If M and N are the feet of the perpendiculars drawn from P to the asymptotes, show that MP.NP = a2b2 / (a2 + b2)
(iii) Hence find the area of triangle PMN
Question 7 (Integration)
Int {1 -> e} [ln x] dx
Question 8 (Integration)
Int {-1 -> 1} [tan x . ln (x2 + e)] dx
Question 9 (Integration)
Int [1 / (1 + sin x)] dx
Question 10 (Volume)
A solid figure has as its base, in the xy plane, the ellipse x2/16 + y2/4 = 1
Cross sections perpendicular to the x-axis are parabolas with latus rectums in the xy plane. Find the volume of the solid
Question 11 (Integration)
Int [1 / x.root(1 + x2)] dx
Question 13 (Complex)
Solve z2 = -4
Question 14 (Integration)
If In = Int [tann x] dx where n >= 0, show that In = [tann-1x / (n - 1)] - In-2
Question 15 (Curve sketching)
Graph |x+y| = 2 labeling significant points.
Question 16 (Harder 2U)
A triangle has sides 3, 4 & 5. A circle has been inscribed.
Find the area of the circle.
Question 17 (Polynomial)
P(x) is a monic polynomial of degree 4 with interger coefficients and constant term 4. One zero is root 2, another zero is rational and the sum of the zeros is positive. Factorise P(x) over real numbers.
Question 18 (Integration)
Int {0 -> pi} [sin x / (a + b.cos2 x)] dx
Question 19 (Volume)
The top face of a container is a rectangle of sides 3 m and 4 m respectively.
The bottom is a rectangle of sides 2 m and 3 m respectively.
(i.e. side of TOP 4 m // BOT 3 m and side of TOP 3 m // BOT 2 m)
If the height of the container is 1.5 m, find the volume of this container by slicing.
Question 20 (Integration)
Prove Int {-pi/4 -> pi/4} [ 1 / (1 + sinx)] dx = Int {0 -> pi/4} [2 sec2x] dx
Question 21 (Volume)
Find the volume obtained by rotating the region enclosed by the circle (x - b)2 + y2 = a2
Where b > a, about the y-axis
Question 22 (Integration)
Find f'(x), if the function f is defined on all reals greater or equal to 0, and:
f(x) = Int {0 -> x2} [cos (root t)] dt
Question 23 (Complex)
Show that the roots of z6 + z3 + 1 = 0 are among the roots of z9 - 1 = 0. Hence find the roots of z6 + z3 + 1 = 0 in modulus/argument form
Question 24 (Complex)
If | z - 6i | = 5
Prove that arg ( z - 4 - 3i / z + 3 - 2i ) = pi/4 or 3pi/4
Question 25 (Integration)
Int {-1 -> 1} [1 / (1 + e-x) dx
Question 26 (Integration)
Int [sec3x] dx
Question 27 (Integration)
Int [4 / (x2 - 2x - 1)] dx
Question 28 (Polynomial)
Show that the equation x101 + x51 + x - 1 = 0 has exactly one real root
Question 29 (Integration)
Int [1 / 2.sin(2x) + cos x] dx
Question 34 (Integration)
By using the substitution (1 + x) / (1 - x) = z2, evaluate:
Int {-1 -> 1} sqrt [(1 + x) / (1 - x)] dx
Question 35 (Harder 3U)
i) Prove: 1 - r2 + r4 - r6 + r8 - ... = 1 / (1 + r2), for | r | < 1
ii) Hence find a series for tan inverse
iii) Hence show that pi = 4 - 4/3 + 4/5 - 4/7 + 4/9 ...
Question 36 (Integration)
Int [rn / (1 - r)] dr = ln |1 - r| - (r + r2 / 2 + r3 / 3 + ... + rn / n)
Question 38 (Integration)
i) Int {0 -> 1} (5 / (2t + 1)(2 - t) dt
ii) Int {0 -> pi/2} (1 / 3 sin x + 4 cos x) dx
Question 39 (Polynomial)
Find the gradient of the tangent to the curve x2 - 3xy + 2y2 = 3 at the point (5, 2)
Question 40 (3U)
If pqr represents a three digit number and p + q + r = 3A, where A is a positive integer; show that the number pqr is also divisible by 3
Question 41 (3U)
By considering the graph of the hyperbola y = 1/x, show that
lim (1 + 1/n)n = e
n->∞
Question 42 (Integration)
Find the reduction formula for ex cosn x
Question 43 (Complex)
Prove that the roots of
z3 + 3pz2 + 3qz + r = 0
form an equilateral triangle if and only if p2 = q
Currently unsolved:
Question 12 (Harder 3U)
How many arrangements of 4 letters can be made using the letters of the words ZAPOPAN PARAGON?
Question 30 (Conics)
The normal to the parabola (4x2)/3 - 4y2 = 1 at the point (3sqrt2/4,sqrt2/4) is also a tangent to the circle x2 + y2 = 1 at the point (x1,y1). Find x1 and y1
Question 31 (?)
The temperature throughout the day is plotted continuously with respect to time. what is the formula for the average temperature over time-a to time-b?
Question 32 (Integration)
By considering the definition of the derivative
, prove lim {x->0} ln(1 + x) / x = 1
Int | x | dx
Question 33 (Integration)
If f is a continuous function such that
Int {0->x} f(t) dt = xe2x - Int {0->x} e-t . f(t) dt
For all x, find an explicit formula for f(x)
Question 37 (Conics)
The point P(acosθ, bsinθ) is any point on the ellipse: x2/a2 + y2/b2 = 1, with focus S.
The point M is the midpoint of the interval SP
Show that as P moves on the ellipse, M lies on another ellipse whose centre is midway between the origin O and the focus S
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