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De Moivre’s theorem

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De Moivre’s theorem questions

Edexcel 9FM0 De Moivre’s theorem 11 questions

Paper 1: Core Pure Mathematics 1 June 2025, Question 10 12 marks

(a)

Given that, for n maths symbol

Question 10, shown as an image
Question 10, shown as an image

show that

Question 10, shown as an image
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(b)
Figure for question 10

Figure 1 Figure 2

Figure 1 shows the central vertical cross-section of a solid wooden ornament.

Figure 2 shows the curve with equation

Question 10, shown as an image

The region R, shown shaded in Figure 2, is bounded by the curve, the line with equation y = fraction and the y-axis.

The ornament is modelled by the solid of revolution formed when R is rotated 360° about the y-axis. The units are centimetres.

Using algebraic integration and the result in part (a), determine, in cm3, the volume of wood needed to make the ornament, according to the model. Give your answer to 2 significant figures.

[ Solutions based entirely on calculator technology are not acceptable.]

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(c)

Given that

• the density of the wood is 0.85 g/cm3

• the mass of the ornament is 6 grams

comment on the suitability of the model.

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Paper 1: Core Pure Mathematics 1 June 2024, Question 4 10 marks

The complex number z = eiθ, where θ is real.

(a)

Show that

Question 4, shown as an image

where n is a positive integer.

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(b)

Show that

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(c)

Hence, making your reasoning clear, determine all the solutions of

cos 5 θ + 5 cos 3 θ + 12 cos θ = 0

in the interval 0 maths symbol θ < 2π

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Paper 1: Core Pure Mathematics 1 June 2024, Question 4 10 marks

The complex number z = eiθ, where θ is real.

(a)

Show that

where n is a positive integer.

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(b)

Show that

Question 4, shown as an image
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(c)

Hence, making your reasoning clear, determine all the solutions of

cos 5 θ + 5 cos 3 θ + 12 cos θ = 0

in the interval 0 maths symbol θ < 2π

[3]
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Paper 1: Core Pure Mathematics 1 June 2022, Question 8 12 marks

(a)

Given

Question 8, shown as an image

show that

Question 8, shown as an image
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(b)
Figure for question 8

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.

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(c)

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.]

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(d)

State a limitation of the model.

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Paper 1: Core Pure Mathematics 1 June 2022, Question 8 12 marks

(a)

Given

show that

Question 8, shown as an image
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(b)
Figure for question 8

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

Question 8, shown as an image

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.

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(c)

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]
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(d)

State a limitation of the model.

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Paper 2: Core Pure Mathematics 2 November 2021, Question 1 5 marks

Given that

Question 1, shown as an image
Question 1, shown as an image
(a)

write down the exact value of

(a)(i)

|z1z2|

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(a)(ii)

arg(z1z2)

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(b)

Given that w = z1z2 and that arg(wn) = 0, where n maths symbolmaths symbol+

determine

(b)(i)

the smallest positive value of n

(b)(ii)

the corresponding value of |wn|

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Paper 2: Core Pure Mathematics 2 November 2021, Question 1 5 marks

Given that

Question 1, shown as an image
Question 1, shown as an image
(a)

write down the exact value of

(a)(i)

|z1z2|

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(a)(ii)
Figure for question 1
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(b)

determine

(b)(i)

the smallest positive value of n

(b)(ii)

the corresponding value of |wn|

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Paper 2: Core Pure Mathematics 2 November 2021, Question 9 8 marks

(a)

Given that |z| < 1, write down the sum of the infinite series

Question 9, shown as an image
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(b)

Given that z = fraction cosθ + i sinθ),

(b)(i)

use the answer to part (a), and de Moivre’s theorem or otherwise, to prove that

Question 9, shown as an image
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(b)(ii)

show that the sum of the infinite series 1 + z + z2 + z3 + … cannot be purely imaginary, giving a reason for your answer.

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Paper 2: Core Pure Mathematics 2 November 2021, Question 9 8 marks

(a)

Given that |z| < 1, write down the sum of the infinite series

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(b)

Given that z = fraction cosθ + i sinθ),

(b)(i)

use the answer to part (a), and de Moivre’s theorem or otherwise, to prove that

Question 9, shown as an image
[5]
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(b)(ii)

show that the sum of the infinite series 1 + z + z2 + z3 + … cannot be purely imaginary, giving a reason for your answer.

[2]
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Paper 2: Core Pure Mathematics 2 October 2020, Question 4 10 marks

(a)

Use de Moivre’s theorem to prove that

Question 4, shown as an image
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(b)

Hence find the distinct roots of the equation

giving your answer to 3 decimal places where appropriate.

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Paper 2: Core Pure Mathematics 2 November 2020, Question 4 10 marks

(a)

Use de Moivre’s theorem to prove that

Question 4, shown as an image
[5]
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(b)

Hence find the distinct roots of the equation

giving your answer to 3 decimal places where appropriate.

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