f(z) = z3 + az + 52 where a is a real constant
Given that 2 – 3i is a root of the equation f(z) = 0
Hence
solve completely f(z) = 0
Show all the roots of the equation f(z) = 0 on a single Argand diagram.
(1)
In this question you must show all stages of your working.
Solutions relying entirely on calculator technology are not acceptable.
Determine the values of x for which
Give your answers in the form qln 2 where q is rational and in simplest form.
(4)
Determine the general solution of the differential equation
giving your answer in the form y = f(x)
(3)
Given that y = 3 when x = 0
determine the smallest positive value of x for which y = 0
(3)
Use the method of differences to prove that for n 
2
(4)
Show that M is non-singular for all values of a.
(2)
Express as partial fractions
(3)
Hence, show that
where a and b are constants to be determined.
(4)
Given that z = a + bi is a complex number where a and b are real constants,
Given that
• zz * = 18
determine the possible complex numbers z
(5)
x = –4 x = 4
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 1 shows a solid paperweight with a flat base.
Figure 2 shows the curve with equation
where H is a positive constant and x is in radians.
The region R, shown shaded in Figure 2, is bounded by the curve, the line with equation x = –4, the line with equation x = 4 and the x-axis.
The paperweight is modelled by the solid of revolution formed when R is rotated 180° about the x-axis.
Given that the maximum height of the paperweight is 2 cm,
write down the value of H.
(1)
Using algebraic integration and the result in part (a), determine, in cm3, the volume of the paperweight, according to the model. Give your answer to 2 decimal places.
[ Solutions based entirely on calculator technology are not acceptable.]
(5)
4 sinhx = pcoshxwhere p is a real constant
Given that this equation has real solutions, determine the range of possible values for p
(2)
The motion of a pendulum, shown in Figure 3, is modelled by the differential equation
where θ is the angle, in radians, that the pendulum makes with the downward vertical, t seconds after it begins to move.
Show that a particular solution of the differential equation is
(4)
Hence, find the general solution of the differential equation.
(4)
Initially, the pendulum
• makes an angle of 
radians with the downward vertical
• is at rest
Given that, 10 seconds after it begins to move, the pendulum makes an angle of α radians with the downward vertical,
determine, according to the model, the value of α to 3 significant figures.
(4)
Given that the true value of α is 0.62
evaluate the model.
(1)
The differential equation
models the motion of the pendulum as moving with forced harmonic motion.
Refine the differential equation so that the motion of the pendulum is simple harmonic motion.
(1)
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