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Paper 1

Time2 hours
Marks60
SetSet 3
PaperLevel 1 - Math I (Physics) Paper 1

Information

  • Section A: Real Numbers and Algebra
  • Section B: Trigonometry and Limits
  • Section C: Differentiation and Integration
  • Section D: Complex Numbers
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Instructions

  • Attempt all questions.
  • All main questions carry the same number of marks.
  • Show enough working to make the algebra, definitions, and modelling steps clear.
  • Begin each main question on a new page when working on paper.
  • Answer spaces are provided after each question part.
Fera AcademyLevel 1 - Math I (Physics) Paper 1 ExamSet 3

Section A: Real Numbers and Algebra

1. Calibration algebra and finite sums

[15 marks]
A dimensionless calibration setting \(x\) is adjusted during a bench test. The same test also uses a small error parameter \(\epsilon\) and a sequence of linearly increasing readings.

a) Solve the inequality \(0<\frac{2x-1}{x+2}<1\).

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b) Expand \((1+2\epsilon)^5\) up to and including the term in \(\epsilon^3\). Use this to estimate \((1.02)^5\).

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c) Find \(\sum_{r=1}^{n}(4r-1)\). Hence find \(n\) if this sum is \(171\).

[5 marks]
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Section B: Trigonometry and Limits

2. Oscillatory signal model

[15 marks]
An oscillatory signal is modelled by \(s(t)=4\sin t+3\cos t\), where \(t\) is measured in radians. A separate small-angle calculation is used to compare two nearby signals.

a) Write \(s(t)=4\sin t+3\cos t\) in the form \(R\sin(t+\alpha)\), where \(R>0\) and \(0<\alpha<\frac{\pi}{2}\).

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b) Find the maximum value of \(s(t)\), and find the first \(t\) in \([0,2\pi)\) at which it occurs.

[5 marks]
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c) Evaluate \(\lim_{u\to0}\frac{\sin(5u)-\sin(2u)}{u}\).

[5 marks]
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Section C: Differentiation and Integration

3. Pulse rates and accumulated work

[15 marks]
A displacement model for a short pulse is \(x(t)=t^2e^{-t}\), where \(t\ge0\). A related accumulated work calculation uses a rational force model.

a) Differentiate \(x(t)=t^2e^{-t}\), and find the stationary time for \(t>0\).

[5 marks]
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b) Evaluate \(\int_0^2 t e^{-t}\,dt\).

[5 marks]
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c) Resolve \(\frac{3x+5}{x^2+3x+2}\) into partial fractions, and evaluate \(\int_0^1\frac{3x+5}{x^2+3x+2}\,dx\).

[5 marks]
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Section D: Complex Numbers

4. Phasors and roots

[15 marks]
A phasor has complex amplitude \(z=\sqrt{3}+i\). Complex roots are used to describe equally spaced phase choices.

a) Write \(z=\sqrt{3}+i\) in exponential form, and hence find \(z^6\).

[5 marks]
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b) Find the three cube roots of \(z\), giving your answers in exponential form.

[5 marks]
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c) Let \(A=2e^{i\pi/3}+3e^{-i\pi/6}\). Find the real and imaginary parts of \(A\).

[5 marks]
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