Integration

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A2 June 2025 Paper 1 Q10

EdexcelCurrent spec12 marksDe Moivre's TheoremIntegration

10.

(a) Given that, for \(n \in \mathbb{N}\)\[\begin{aligned} z^n + \frac{1}{z^n} &= 2\cos n\theta\\ z^n - \frac{1}{z^n} &= 2\mathrm{i}\sin n\theta\end{aligned}\]show that\[8\sin^4\theta \equiv \cos 4\theta - 4\cos 2\theta + 3\] (5)
Figure 1: central vertical cross-section of the ornament, a closed shape that bulges out in the middle and tapers to a point at the bottom, with a flat top
Figure 1
Figure 2: the curve from O bulging to the right of the y-axis, with the shaded region R between the curve, the y-axis and a horizontal line at the top
Figure 2

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

Figure 2 shows the curve with equation

\[x = \sin^2\left(\frac{1}{2}y\right) \qquad\qquad 0 \leqslant y \leqslant \frac{8\pi}{5}\]

The region \(R\), shown shaded in Figure 2, is bounded by the curve, the line with equation \(y = \dfrac{8\pi}{5}\) and the \(y\)-axis.

The ornament is modelled by the solid of revolution formed when \(R\) is rotated \(360^\circ\) about the \(y\)-axis. The units are centimetres.

(b) Using algebraic integration and the result in part (a), determine, in cm\(^3\), 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.] (5)

Given that

  • the density of the wood is 0.85 g/cm\(^3\)
  • the mass of the ornament is 6 grams
(c) comment on the suitability of the model. (2)

A2 June 2025 Paper 1 Q9

EdexcelCurrent spec9 marksHyperbolic FunctionsIntegration

9.

(i) The curves with equations\[y = \frac{3}{4}\sinh x \quad \text{and} \quad y = \tanh x + \frac{1}{5}\]intersect at just one point \(P\)
(a) Use algebra to show that the \(x\) coordinate of \(P\) satisfies the equation\[15\mathrm{e}^{4x} - 48\mathrm{e}^{3x} + 32\mathrm{e}^x - 15 = 0\] (3)
(b) Show that \(\mathrm{e}^x = 3\) is a solution of this equation. (1)
(c) Hence state the exact coordinates of \(P\). (1)
(ii) Show that\[\int_{-4}^{0} \frac{\mathrm{e}^{\frac{1}{x}}}{x^2}\,\mathrm{d}x = \mathrm{e}^{-\frac{1}{4}}\] (4)

AS June 2025 Paper 1 Q7

EdexcelCurrent spec8 marksIntegration

7.

Figure 1: sketch of a hot air balloon with basket; the balloon has height 24 m
Figure 1
Figure 2: the curve C in the first and fourth quadrants, meeting the y-axis at a positive value and at -12, crossing the positive x-axis
Figure 2

In this question you must show all stages of your working.

Solutions relying entirely on calculator technology are not acceptable.

Figure 1 shows a sketch of a hot air balloon.

When filled with air the balloon has a height of 24 metres.

Figure 2 shows a sketch of the curve \(C\) with equation

\[350x^2 = (12 + y)^2\left(A - y^2\right) \qquad x \geqslant 0\]

where \(A\) is a constant.

The balloon is modelled by rotating \(C\) through 360° about the \(y\)-axis.

Given that one \(y\) intercept of \(C\) is \(-12\)

(a) show that \(A = 144\) (1)
(b) Use algebraic integration to determine the volume of air needed to fill the balloon, according to the model, giving the answer to 2 significant figures. (5)
(c) Modify the equation \(350x^2 = (12 + y)^2\left(144 - y^2\right)\) to model a mathematically similar balloon with a height of 26 metres. (1)
(d) State one limitation of the models. (1)

A2 June 2025 Paper 1 Q7

EdexcelCurrent spec8 marksIntegration

7.

(a) Express\[\frac{2x^3 + 10x^2 + 9x + 22}{(x + 2)\left(x^2 + 3\right)}\]in partial fractions. (4)
(b) Hence, show that\[\int_0^1 \frac{2x^3 + 10x^2 + 9x + 22}{(x + 2)\left(x^2 + 3\right)}\,\mathrm{d}x = 2 + \ln\left(\frac{27}{4}\right) - \frac{\pi}{6\sqrt{3}}\] (4)

A2 June 2024 Paper 2 Q9

EdexcelCurrent spec10 marksIntegration

9.

Figure 1: vertical cross-section ABCDEFA of a vase; neck AB of width 4 cm with straight sides AF and BC of height 4.5 cm, then a curved body from C down to the horizontal base ED, of height 7 cm
Figure 1
Figure 2: the curve CD on x-y axes with origin O, D on the positive x-axis and C above, the curve bulging to the right
Figure 2

Figure 1 shows the central vertical cross-section \(ABCDEFA\) of a vase together with measurements that have been taken from the vase.

The horizontal cross-section between \(AB\) and \(FC\) is a circle with diameter 4 cm.

The base of the vase \(ED\) is horizontal and the point \(E\) is vertically below \(F\) and the point \(D\) is vertically below \(C\).

Using these measurements, the curve \(CD\) is modelled by the parametric equations

\[x = a + 3\sin 2t \qquad y = b\cos t \qquad 0 \leqslant t \leqslant \frac{\pi}{2}\]

where \(a\) and \(b\) are constants and \(O\) is the fixed origin, as shown in Figure 2.

(a) Determine the value of \(a\) and the value of \(b\) according to the model. (2)
(b) Using algebraic integration and showing all your working, determine, according to the model, the volume of the vase, giving your answer to the nearest cm3 (7)
(c) State a limitation of the model. (1)

AS June 2024 Paper 1 Q8

EdexcelCurrent spec11 marksIntegration

8.

Figure 1: central vertical cross-section OABCDEO of a solid glass ornament, a teardrop shape with base point O and a short rectangular neck EABD at the top with C at the middle of the top edge DB
Figure 1
Figure 2: the shaded region R bounded by the y-axis, the horizontal line CB, the vertical line BA and the curve AO from the origin
Figure 2

Figure 1 shows the central vertical cross-section, \(OABCDEO\), of the design for a solid glass ornament.

Figure 2 shows the finite region, \(R\), which is bounded by the \(y\)-axis, the horizontal line \(CB\), the vertical line \(BA\), and the curve \(AO\).

The ornament is formed by rotating the region \(R\) through 360° about the \(y\)-axis.

The curve \(AO\) is modelled by the equation

\[x = ky^2 + \sqrt{y} \qquad 0 \leqslant y \leqslant 4\]

where \(k\) is a constant.

The point \(A\) has coordinates (0.4, 4) and the point \(B\) has coordinates (0.4, 4.5)

The units are centimetres.

(a) Determine the value of \(k\) according to this model. (2)
(b) Use algebraic integration to determine the exact volume of glass that would be required to make the ornament, according to the model. (7)
(c) State a limitation of the model. (1)

When the ornament was manufactured, 9 cm3 of glass was required.

(d) Use this information and your answer to part (b) to evaluate the model, explaining your reasoning. (1)

A2 June 2024 Paper 2 Q3

EdexcelCurrent spec5 marksIntegration

3.

(a) Explain why\[\int_{\frac{4}{3}}^{\infty} \frac{1}{9x^2 + 16}\,\mathrm{d}x\]is an improper integral. (1)
(b) Show that\[\int_{\frac{4}{3}}^{\infty} \frac{1}{9x^2 + 16}\,\mathrm{d}x = k\pi\]where \(k\) is a constant to be determined. (4)

A2 June 2023 Paper 2 Q7

EdexcelCurrent spec8 marksIntegration

7.

In this question you must show all stages of your working.

Solutions relying entirely on calculator technology are not acceptable.

Curve in the first and fourth quadrants starting on the y-axis at 1.257, bulging to the right across the x-axis and returning to the y-axis at -1.545
Figure 2

John picked 100 berries from a plant.

The largest berry picked was approximately 2.8 cm long.

The shape of this berry is modelled by rotating the curve with equation

\[16x^2 + 3y^2 - y\cos\left(\frac{5}{2}y\right) = 6 \qquad x \geqslant 0\]

shown in Figure 2, about the \(y\)-axis through \(2\pi\) radians, where the units are cm.

Given that the \(y\) intercepts of the curve are \(-1.545\) and \(1.257\) to four significant figures,

(a) use algebraic integration to determine, according to the model, the volume of this berry. (6)

Given that the 100 berries John picked were then squeezed for juice,

(b) use your answer to part (a) to decide whether, in reality, there is likely to be enough juice to fill a \(200\,\text{cm}^3\) cup, giving a reason for your answer. (2)

A2 June 2023 Paper 1 Q6

EdexcelCurrent spec12 marksFirst Order DifferentialsIntegration

6. Water is flowing into and out of a large tank.

Initially the tank contains 10 litres of water.

The rate of flow of the water is modelled so that

  • there are \(V\) litres of water in the tank at time \(t\) minutes after the water begins to flow
  • water enters the tank at a rate of \(\left(3 - \dfrac{4}{1 + \mathrm{e}^{0.8t}}\right)\) litres per minute
  • water leaves the tank at a rate proportional to the volume of water remaining in the tank

Given that when \(t = 0\) the volume of water in the tank is decreasing at a rate of 3 litres per minute, use the model to

(a) show that the volume of water in the tank at time \(t\) satisfies\[\frac{\mathrm{d}V}{\mathrm{d}t} = 3 - \frac{4}{1 + \mathrm{e}^{0.8t}} - 0.4V\] (3)
(b) Determine \(\dfrac{\mathrm{d}}{\mathrm{d}t}\left(\arctan\mathrm{e}^{0.4t}\right)\) (2)

Hence, by solving the differential equation from part (a),

(c) determine an equation for the volume of water in the tank at time \(t\).
Give your answer in simplest form as \(V = \mathrm{f}(t)\) (6)

After 10 minutes, the volume of water in the tank was 8 litres.

(d) Evaluate the model in light of this information. (1)

AS June 2023 Paper 1 Q5

EdexcelCurrent spec8 marksIntegration

5.

In this question you must show all stages of your working.

Solutions relying on calculator technology are not acceptable.

Figure 1: a shaded parabola-shaped central vertical cross-section of a pile of concrete standing on a horizontal base
Figure 1
Figure 2: the curve C from a point on the positive y-axis down to the positive x-axis, with the region R between C and the axes shaded
Figure 2

A large pile of concrete waste is created on a building site.

Figure 1 shows a central vertical cross-section of the concrete waste.

The curve \(C\), shown in Figure 2, has equation

\[y + x^2 = 2 \qquad 0 \leqslant x \leqslant \sqrt{2}\]

The region \(R\), shown shaded in Figure 2, is bounded by the \(y\)-axis, the \(x\)-axis and the curve \(C\).

The volume of concrete waste is modelled by the volume of revolution formed when \(R\) is rotated through 360° about the \(y\)-axis. The units are metres.

The density of the concrete waste is 900 kg m−3

(a) Use the model to estimate the mass of the concrete waste. Give your answer to 2 significant figures. (6)
(b) Give a limitation of the model. (1)

The mass of the concrete waste is approximately 5500 kg.

(c) Use this information and your answer to part (a) to evaluate the model, giving a reason for your answer. (1)

A2 June 2023 Paper 1 Q2

EdexcelCurrent spec6 marksHyperbolic FunctionsIntegration

2.

(a) Write \(x^2 + 4x - 5\) in the form \((x + p)^2 + q\) where \(p\) and \(q\) are integers. (1)
(b) Hence use a standard integral from the formula book to find\[\int \frac{1}{\sqrt{x^2 + 4x - 5}}\,\mathrm{d}x\] (2)
(c) Determine the mean value of the function\[\mathrm{f}(x) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{x^2 + 4x - 5}} \qquad 3 \leqslant x \leqslant 13\]giving your answer in the form \(A\ln B\) where \(A\) and \(B\) are constants in simplest form. (3)

A2 June 2022 Paper 1 Q9

EdexcelCurrent spec6 marksHyperbolic FunctionsIntegration

9.

(i)
(a) Explain why \(\displaystyle\int_0^{\infty}\cosh x\,\mathrm{d}x\) is an improper integral. (1)
(b) Show that \(\displaystyle\int_0^{\infty}\cosh x\,\mathrm{d}x\) is divergent. (3)
(ii) \[4\sinh x = p\cosh x \qquad \text{where } p \text{ is a real constant}\]Given that this equation has real solutions, determine the range of possible values for \(p\) (2)

AS June 2022 Paper 1 Q8

EdexcelCurrent spec15 marksIntegration

8.

Figure 1: sketch of a vase 16 cm tall with a flat circular base of diameter 8 cm and a circular opening of diameter 8 cm at the top; the vase bulges out below its middle and narrows above it
Figure 1
Figure 2: the curve used for the model, from (-8, a) at the base, rising to a maximum, passing through (0, a) on the y-axis, falling to a minimum and rising to (8, a) at the top; the base and top are marked by vertical dashed lines down to the x-axis
Figure 2

Figure 1 shows a sketch of a 16 cm tall vase which has a flat circular base with diameter 8 cm and a circular opening of diameter 8 cm at the top.

A student measures the circular cross-section halfway up the vase to be 8 cm in diameter.

The student models the shape of the vase by rotating a curve, shown in Figure 2, through 360° about the \(x\)-axis.

(a) State the value of \(a\) that should be used when setting up the model. (1)

Two possible equations are suggested for the curve in the model.

\[\begin{aligned}&\text{Model A} \qquad y = a - 2\sin\left(\frac{45}{2}x\right)^\circ\\[4pt] &\text{Model B} \qquad y = a + \frac{x(x - 8)(x + 8)}{100}\end{aligned}\]

For each model,

(b)
(i) find the distance from the base at which the widest part of the vase occurs,
(ii) find the diameter of the vase at this widest point.
(7)

The widest part of the vase has diameter 12 cm and is just over 3 cm from the base.

(c) Using this information and making your reasoning clear, suggest which model is more appropriate. (1)
(d) Using algebraic integration, find the volume for the vase predicted by Model B.
You must make your method clear. (5)

The student pours water from a full one litre jug into the vase and finds that there is 100 ml left in the jug when the vase is full.

(e) Comment on the suitability of Model B in light of this information. (1)

A2 June 2022 Paper 1 Q8

EdexcelCurrent spec12 marksDe Moivre's TheoremIntegration

8.

(a) Given\[z^n + \frac{1}{z^n} = 2\cos n\theta \qquad n \in \mathbb{N}\]show that\[32\cos^6\theta \equiv \cos 6\theta + 6\cos 4\theta + 15\cos 2\theta + 10\] (5)
Figure 1: a solid paperweight with a flat base, shaped like half of a rounded spindle
Figure 1
Figure 2: the curve above the x-axis between the dashed lines x = -4 and x = 4, highest on the y-axis, with the region R between the curve and the x-axis shaded
Figure 2

Figure 1 shows a solid paperweight with a flat base.

Figure 2 shows the curve with equation

\[y = H\cos^3\left(\frac{x}{4}\right) \qquad\qquad {-4} \leqslant x \leqslant 4\]

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,

(b) write down the value of \(H\). (1)
(c) Using algebraic integration and the result in part (a), determine, in \(\text{cm}^3\), 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)
(d) State a limitation of the model. (1)

A2 June 2022 Paper 1 Q6

EdexcelCurrent spec7 marksIntegration

6.

(a) Express as partial fractions\[\frac{2x^2 + 3x + 6}{(x + 1)\left(x^2 + 4\right)}\] (3)
(b) Hence, show that\[\int_0^2 \frac{2x^2 + 3x + 6}{(x + 1)\left(x^2 + 4\right)}\,\mathrm{d}x = \ln\left(a\sqrt{2}\right) + b\pi\]where \(a\) and \(b\) are constants to be determined. (4)

A2 October 2021 Paper 1 Q9

EdexcelCurrent spec11 marksHyperbolic FunctionsIntegration

9.

(a) Use a hyperbolic substitution and calculus to show that\[\int\frac{x^2}{\sqrt{x^2 - 1}}\,\mathrm{d}x = \frac{1}{2}\left[x\sqrt{x^2 - 1} + \operatorname{arcosh} x\right] + k\]where \(k\) is an arbitrary constant. (6)
Figure 1: the curve C rising from the x-axis to the right of O; the region R under C between the curve, the x-axis and the line x = 3 is shaded
Figure 1

Figure 1 shows a sketch of part of the curve \(C\) with equation

\[y = \frac{4}{15}x\operatorname{arcosh} x \qquad\qquad x \geqslant 1\]

The finite region \(R\), shown shaded in Figure 1, is bounded by the curve \(C\), the \(x\)-axis and the line with equation \(x = 3\)

(b) Using algebraic integration and the result from part (a), show that the area of \(R\) is given by\[\frac{1}{15}\left[17\ln\left(3 + 2\sqrt{2}\right) - 6\sqrt{2}\right]\] (5)

A2 October 2021 Paper 2 Q7

EdexcelCurrent spec9 marksHyperbolic FunctionsIntegration

7.

Solutions based entirely on graphical or numerical methods are not acceptable.

Figure 1: the curve y = arsinh x for x at least 0, rising from the origin, and the dashed horizontal line y = beta; the region R between the y-axis, the curve and the line is shaded
Figure 1

Figure 1 shows a sketch of part of the curve with equation

\[y = \operatorname{arsinh} x \qquad x \geqslant 0\]

and the straight line with equation \(y = \beta\)

The line and the curve intersect at the point with coordinates \((\alpha, \beta)\)

Given that \(\beta = \dfrac{1}{2}\ln 3\)

(a) show that \(\alpha = \dfrac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\) (3)

The finite region \(R\), shown shaded in Figure 1, is bounded by the curve with equation \(y = \operatorname{arsinh} x\), the \(y\)-axis and the line with equation \(y = \beta\)

The region \(R\) is rotated through \(2\pi\) radians about the \(y\)-axis.

(b) Use calculus to find the exact value of the volume of the solid generated. (6)

A2 October 2021 Paper 1 Q5

EdexcelCurrent spec7 marksIntegration

5.

(i) Evaluate the improper integral\[\int_1^{\infty} 2\mathrm{e}^{-\frac{1}{2}x}\,\mathrm{d}x\] (3)
(ii) The air temperature, \(\theta\,{}^{\circ}\mathrm{C}\), on a particular day in London is modelled by the equation\[\theta = 8 - 5\sin\left(\frac{\pi}{12}t\right) - \cos\left(\frac{\pi}{6}t\right) \qquad\qquad 0 \leqslant t \leqslant 24\]where \(t\) is the number of hours after midnight.
(a) Use calculus to show that the mean air temperature on this day is \(8\,{}^{\circ}\mathrm{C}\), according to the model. (3)

Given that the actual mean air temperature recorded on this day was higher than \(8\,{}^{\circ}\mathrm{C}\),

(b) explain how the model could be refined. (1)

A2 October 2021 Paper 1 Q2

EdexcelCurrent spec7 marksDifferentiation & MaclaurinIntegration

2.

(a) Use the Maclaurin series expansion for \(\cos x\) to determine the series expansion of \(\cos^2\left(\dfrac{x}{3}\right)\) in ascending powers of \(x\), up to and including the term in \(x^4\)
Give each term in simplest form. (2)
(b) Use the answer to part (a) and calculus to find an approximation, to 5 decimal places, for\[\int_{\frac{\pi}{6}}^{\frac{\pi}{2}}\left(\frac{1}{x}\cos^2\left(\frac{x}{3}\right)\right)\mathrm{d}x\] (3)
(c) Use the integration function on your calculator to evaluate\[\int_{\frac{\pi}{6}}^{\frac{\pi}{2}}\left(\frac{1}{x}\cos^2\left(\frac{x}{3}\right)\right)\mathrm{d}x\]Give your answer to 5 decimal places. (1)
(d) Assuming that the calculator answer in part (c) is accurate to 5 decimal places, comment on the accuracy of the approximation found in part (b). (1)

A2 October 2020 Paper 2 Q7

EdexcelCurrent spec11 marksIntegration

7.

Figure 1: cross-section of a chess piece symmetric about the y-axis; a straight vertical edge from the x-axis up to A, the curve C1 from A up to B, and a circular arc C2 forming the rounded top
Figure 1

A student wants to make plastic chess pieces using a 3D printer. Figure 1 shows the central vertical cross-section of the student’s design for one chess piece. The plastic chess piece is formed by rotating the region bounded by the \(y\)-axis, the \(x\)-axis, the line with equation \(x = 1\), the curve \(C_1\) and the curve \(C_2\) through \(360^\circ\) about the \(y\)-axis.

The point \(A\) has coordinates \((1, 0.5)\) and the point \(B\) has coordinates \((0.5, 2.5)\) where the units are centimetres.

The curve \(C_1\) is modelled by the equation

\[x = \frac{a}{y + b} \qquad 0.5 \leqslant y \leqslant 2.5\]
(a) Determine the value of \(a\) and the value of \(b\) according to the model. (2)

The curve \(C_2\) is modelled to be an arc of the circle with centre \((0, 3)\).

(b) Use calculus to determine the volume of plastic required to make the chess piece according to the model. (9)

A2 October 2020 Paper 2 Q5

EdexcelCurrent spec10 marksDifferentiation & MaclaurinIntegration

5.

(a) \[y = \tan^{-1}x\]Assuming the derivative of \(\tan x\), prove that\[\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x} = \frac{1}{1 + x^2}\] (3)
\[\mathrm{f}(x) = x\tan^{-1}4x\]
(b) Show that\[\int \mathrm{f}(x)\,\mathrm{d}x = Ax^2\tan^{-1}4x + Bx + C\tan^{-1}4x + k\]where \(k\) is an arbitrary constant and \(A\), \(B\) and \(C\) are constants to be determined. (5)
(c) Hence find, in exact form, the mean value of \(\mathrm{f}(x)\) over the interval \(\left[0, \dfrac{\sqrt{3}}{4}\right]\) (2)

AS October 2020 Paper 1 Q3

EdexcelCurrent spec5 marksIntegration

3.

Figure 1: a circle with centre at the origin O; the upper half of the circle, above the x-axis, is shaded and labelled R
Figure 1

Figure 1 shows a circle with radius \(r\) and centre at the origin.
The region \(R\), shown shaded in Figure 1, is bounded by the \(x\)-axis and the part of the circle for which \(y > 0\)
The region \(R\) is rotated through 360° about the \(x\)-axis to create a sphere with volume \(V\)

Use integration to show that \(V = \dfrac{4}{3}\pi r^3\) (5)

A2 October 2020 Paper 1 Q2

EdexcelCurrent spec7 marksIntegration

2.

(a) Explain why \(\displaystyle\int_{1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{x(2x + 5)}\,\mathrm{d}x\) is an improper integral. (1)
(b) Prove that\[\int_{1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{x(2x + 5)}\,\mathrm{d}x = a\ln b\]where \(a\) and \(b\) are rational numbers to be determined. (6)

AS June 2019 Paper 1 Q9

EdexcelCurrent spec8 marksIntegration

9.

\[\mathrm{f}(x) = 2x^{\frac{1}{3}} + x^{-\frac{2}{3}} \qquad x > 0\]

The finite region bounded by the curve \(y = \mathrm{f}(x)\), the line \(x = \dfrac{1}{8}\), the \(x\)-axis and the line \(x = 8\) is rotated through \(\theta\) radians about the \(x\)-axis to form a solid of revolution.

Given that the volume of the solid formed is \(\dfrac{461}{2}\) units cubed, use algebraic integration to find the angle \(\theta\) through which the region is rotated. (8)

A2 June 2019 Paper 2 Q8

EdexcelCurrent spec11 marksIntegration

8.

Figure 1: cross section ABCD of the pool; top AB is 2.36 m wide, flat bottom CD is 2 m wide, and the curved sides AC and BD bow outwards
Figure 1
Figure 2: the curve BD on x and y axes, starting at D on the x-axis at x = 1 and rising steeply to B
Figure 2

Figure 1 shows the central vertical cross section \(ABCD\) of a paddling pool that has a circular horizontal cross section. Measurements of the diameters of the top and bottom of the paddling pool have been taken in order to estimate the volume of water that the paddling pool can contain.

Using these measurements, the curve \(BD\) is modelled by the equation

\[y = \ln(3.6x - k) \qquad 1 \leqslant x \leqslant 1.18\]

as shown in Figure 2.

(a) Find the value of \(k\). (1)
(b) Find the depth of the paddling pool according to this model. (2)

The pool is being filled with water from a tap.

(c) Find, in terms of \(h\), the volume of water in the pool when the pool is filled to a depth of \(h\) m. (5)

Given that the pool is being filled at a constant rate of 15 litres every minute,

(d) find, in cm h−1, the rate at which the water level is rising in the pool when the depth of the water is 0.2 m. (3)

A2 June 2019 Paper 2 Q3

EdexcelCurrent spec6 marksHyperbolic FunctionsIntegration

3.

\[\mathrm{f}(x) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{4x^2 + 9}}\]
(a) Using a substitution, that should be stated clearly, show that\[\int \mathrm{f}(x)\,\mathrm{d}x = A\sinh^{-1}(Bx) + c\]where \(c\) is an arbitrary constant and \(A\) and \(B\) are constants to be found. (4)
(b) Hence find, in exact form in terms of natural logarithms, the mean value of \(\mathrm{f}(x)\) over the interval \([0, 3]\). (2)

A2 June 2019 Paper 1 Q2

EdexcelCurrent spec7 marksIntegration

2. Show that

\[\int_0^{\infty} \frac{8x - 12}{\left(2x^2 + 3\right)(x + 1)}\,\mathrm{d}x = \ln k\]

where \(k\) is a rational number to be found. (7)

AS June 2018 Paper 1 Q9

EdexcelCurrent spec11 marksIntegration

9.

Figure 1: central vertical cross-section ABCDEFGHA of a bottle; the neck AH to BG is 2 cm wide and 10 cm tall, the curved shoulder from G to F rises 4 cm, and the body from F to E is 14 cm tall and 8 cm wide (D to E)
Figure 1
Figure 2: x and y axes with origin O; the curve GF runs from G above x = 1 down to F above x = 4, with dashed vertical lines from G to x = 1 and from F down to E on the x-axis at x = 4
Figure 2

A mathematics student is modelling the profile of a glass bottle of water. Figure 1 shows a sketch of a central vertical cross-section \(ABCDEFGHA\) of the bottle with the measurements taken by the student.

The horizontal cross-section between \(CF\) and \(DE\) is a circle of diameter 8 cm and the horizontal cross-section between \(BG\) and \(AH\) is a circle of diameter 2 cm.

The student thinks that the curve \(GF\) could be modelled as a curve with equation

\[y = ax^2 + b \qquad 1 \leqslant x \leqslant 4\]

where \(a\) and \(b\) are constants and \(O\) is the fixed origin, as shown in Figure 2.

(a) Find the value of \(a\) and the value of \(b\) according to the model. (2)
(b) Use the model to find the volume of water that the bottle can contain. (7)
(c) State a limitation of the model. (1)

The label on the bottle states that the bottle holds approximately 750 cm3 of water.

(d) Use this information and your answer to part (b) to evaluate the model, explaining your reasoning. (1)

A2 June 2025 Paper 1 Q18

AQACurrent spec15 marksHyperbolic FunctionsIntegration

18 The diagram shows part of the graph of \(y = 15\operatorname{cosech} x\) and part of the graph of \(y = 4\sinh x + \dfrac{1}{2}\)

Graphs of y = 15 cosech x (two branches, in the first and third quadrants, asymptotic to both axes) and y = 4 sinh x + 1/2 (an increasing curve crossing the y-axis just above O); the curves intersect once in the first quadrant and once in the third quadrant
(a) Solve the inequality\[15\operatorname{cosech} x \lt 4\sinh x + \frac{1}{2}\]

Give your answer in logarithmic form. [4 marks]

(b) Given that\[\mathrm{f}(x) = \ln\left(\tanh\left(\frac{1}{2}x\right)\right) \qquad (x \gt 0)\]

Show that

\[\mathrm{f}^{\prime}(x) = \operatorname{cosech} x\] [4 marks]
(c) The shaded region \(R\) is enclosed by the positive \(x\)-axis, the positive \(y\)-axis, the graph of \(y = 4\sinh x + \dfrac{1}{2}\), the graph of \(y = 15\operatorname{cosech} x\) and the line \(x = \ln 9\)
The same two graphs, with the region R shaded in the first quadrant: bounded by the y-axis, the x-axis, the curve y = 4 sinh x + 1/2 up to the intersection point, then the curve y = 15 cosech x down to a vertical line

Find the area of \(R\)

Give your answer in the form \(\dfrac{p}{q} + \ln r + s\ln\left(\dfrac{t}{3}\right)\) where \(p\), \(q\), \(r\), \(s\) and \(t\) are integers. [7 marks]

A2 June 2025 Paper 1 Q16

AQACurrent spec7 marksIntegration

16 The picture shows a solar cooker. Part of the solar cooker is a parabolic dish.

Picture of a solar cooker: a parabolic dish on legs with a kettle held at the centre above the dish

The shape of the internal surface of the dish is formed by rotating the part of the parabola \(y^2 = 0.8x\) between \(x = 0\) and \(x = 0.25\) through \(2\pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis, where \(x\) and \(y\) are measured in metres.

Use integration to show that the internal surface area of the dish, to three decimal places, is 0.796 square metres.

Fully justify your answer. [7 marks]

A2 June 2025 Paper 2 Q16

AQACurrent spec5 marksIntegration

16 The diagram shows a design for a table top.

A shaded region symmetrical about the x-axis, bounded by two vertical lines to the right of the y-axis and by two curves, one above and one below the x-axis, that dip slightly towards the x-axis in the middle

The table top is modelled as being bounded by the lines \(x = 0.5\) and \(x = 1.5\), and the curves defined by \(y^2 = \dfrac{0.27}{2x - x^2}\), where \(x\) and \(y\) are measured in metres.

Find the area of the table top according to this model.

Give your answer in the form \(\dfrac{\pi\sqrt{p}}{q}\) square metres, where \(p\) and \(q\) are integers.

Fully justify your answer. [5 marks]

A2 June 2025 Paper 2 Q15

AQACurrent spec6 marksIntegration

15 Prove that

\[\int_5^{\infty} \frac{1}{(x + 1)(2x + 3)}\,\mathrm{d}x = \ln\left(\frac{13}{12}\right)\]

Show the limiting process clearly. [6 marks]

AS June 2025 Paper 1 Q13

AQACurrent spec5 marksIntegration

13 The curve \(C_1\) is given by the equation

\[xy = m\]

where \(m\) is a positive constant.

The region \(R_1\) is enclosed by curve \(C_1\), the \(x\)-axis and the lines \(x = 1\) and \(x = 4\)

Graph of the curve C1, xy = m, in the first quadrant, decreasing as x increases, with the region R1 under the curve between x = 1 and x = 4 shaded

The region \(R_1\) is rotated through \(2\pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis.

The volume of the solid generated is \(V\)

(a) Find a simplified expression for \(V\) in terms of \(m\) [2 marks]
(b) The curve \(C_2\) is a stretch of \(C_1\) by a factor 5 in the \(y\)-direction.

The region \(R_2\) is enclosed by \(C_2\), the \(x\)-axis and the lines \(x = 1\) and \(x = 4\)

The region \(R_2\) is rotated through \(2\pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis.

The volume of the solid generated by rotating \(R_2\) is \(6\pi\)

Calculate the value of \(m\) [3 marks]

A2 June 2025 Paper 2 Q12

AQACurrent spec5 marksHyperbolic FunctionsIntegration

12 Find the value of

\[\int_1^5 \frac{1}{\sqrt{x^2 + 6x + 5}}\,\mathrm{d}x\]

Give your answer in the form

\[\ln\left(8 + a\sqrt{3} + b\sqrt{5} + c\sqrt{15}\right)\]

where \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\) are integers. [5 marks]

A2 June 2025 Paper 1 Q6

AQACurrent spec3 marksIntegration

6 Use Simpson’s rule with 5 ordinates to find an approximation to

\[\int_0^2 \frac{1}{\sqrt{1 + x^4}}\,\mathrm{d}x\]

Give your answer to three decimal places. [3 marks]

A2 June 2025 Paper 2 Q4

AQACurrent spec1 markIntegration

4 The function \(\mathrm{f}\) is defined by \(\mathrm{f}(x) = 16 - x^2 \quad (x \in \mathbb{R})\)

On which of the following intervals is the mean value of \(\mathrm{f}\) the greatest?

Tick (✓) one box. [1 mark]

  • \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant 1\)
  • \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant 2\)
  • \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant 3\)
  • \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant 4\)

A2 June 2024 Paper 2 Q20

AQACurrent spec9 marksIntegration

20 The integral \(I_n\) is defined by

\[I_n = \int_0^{\frac{\pi}{4}} \cos^n x\,\mathrm{d}x \qquad (n \geqslant 0)\]
(a) Show that\[I_n = \left(\frac{n - 1}{n}\right)I_{n-2} + \frac{1}{n\left(2^{\frac{n}{2}}\right)} \qquad (n \geqslant 2)\] [6 marks]
(b) Use the result from part (a) to show that\[\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{4}} \cos^6 x\,\mathrm{d}x = \frac{a\pi + b}{192}\]

where \(a\) and \(b\) are integers to be found. [3 marks]

A2 June 2024 Paper 1 Q17

AQACurrent spec7 marksHyperbolic FunctionsIntegration

17 By making a suitable substitution, show that

\[\int_{-2}^{1} \sqrt{x^2 + 6x + 8}\,\mathrm{d}x = 2\sqrt{15} - \frac{1}{2}\cosh^{-1}(4)\]

[7 marks]

A2 June 2024 Paper 2 Q16

AQACurrent spec9 marksGraphs & InequalitiesIntegration

16 The function \(\mathrm{f}\) is defined by

\[\mathrm{f}(x) = \frac{ax + 5}{x + b}\]

where \(a\) and \(b\) are constants.

The graph of \(y = \mathrm{f}(x)\) has asymptotes \(x = -2\) and \(y = 3\)

(a) Write down the value of \(a\) and the value of \(b\) [2 marks]
(b) The diagram shows the graph of \(y = \mathrm{f}(x)\) and its asymptotes.

The shaded region \(R\) is enclosed by the graph of \(y = \mathrm{f}(x)\), the \(x\)-axis and the \(y\)-axis.

Graph of y = f(x) with dashed asymptotes x = −2 and y = 3; the left branch lies above y = 3, and the right branch rises from below the x-axis near x = −2, crosses the x-axis between −2 and O and approaches y = 3; the region R between this branch, the x-axis and the y-axis is shaded
(i) The shaded region \(R\) is rotated through 360° about the \(x\)-axis to form a solid.

Find the volume of this solid.

Give your answer to three significant figures. [3 marks]

(ii) The shaded region \(R\) is rotated through 360° about the \(y\)-axis to form a solid.

Find the volume of this solid.

Give your answer to three significant figures. [4 marks]

A2 June 2024 Paper 1 Q15

AQACurrent spec5 marksIntegration

15 A curve is defined parametrically by the equations

\[x = \frac{3}{2}t^3 + 5\]\[y = t^{\frac{9}{2}} \qquad (t \geqslant 0)\]

Show that the arc length of the curve from \(t = 0\) to \(t = 2\) is equal to 26 units. [5 marks]

A2 June 2024 Paper 1 Q11

11

(a) Find \(\dfrac{\mathrm{d}}{\mathrm{d}x}\left(x^2\tan^{-1}x\right)\) [1 mark]
(b) Hence find \(\displaystyle\int 2x\tan^{-1}x\,\mathrm{d}x\) [4 marks]

AS June 2024 Paper 1 Q7

AQACurrent spec3 marksIntegration

7 The function f is defined by

\[\mathrm{f}(x) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{x}} \qquad 4 \leqslant x \leqslant 7\]

Find the mean value of f over the interval \(4 \leqslant x \leqslant 7\)

Give your answer in exact form. [3 marks]

A2 June 2024 Paper 1 Q3

AQACurrent spec1 markIntegration

3 The function \(\mathrm{f}\) is defined by

\[\mathrm{f}(x) = x^2 \qquad (x \in \mathbb{R})\]

Find the mean value of \(\mathrm{f}(x)\) between \(x = 0\) and \(x = 2\)

Circle your answer. [1 mark]

  • \(\dfrac{2}{3}\)
  • \(\dfrac{4}{3}\)
  • \(\dfrac{8}{3}\)
  • \(\dfrac{16}{3}\)

AS June 2024 Paper 1 Q2

AQACurrent spec1 markIntegration

2 The function f is defined by

\[\mathrm{f}(x) = 2x + 3 \qquad 0 \leqslant x \leqslant 5\]

The region \(R\) is enclosed by \(y = \mathrm{f}(x)\), \(x = 5\), the \(x\)-axis and the \(y\)-axis.

The region \(R\) is rotated through \(2\pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis.

Give an expression for the volume of the solid formed.

Tick (✓) one box. [1 mark]

  • \(\pi\displaystyle\int_0^5 (2x + 3)\,\mathrm{d}x\)
  • \(\pi\displaystyle\int_0^5 (2x + 3)^2\,\mathrm{d}x\)
  • \(2\pi\displaystyle\int_0^5 (2x + 3)\,\mathrm{d}x\)
  • \(2\pi\displaystyle\int_0^5 (2x + 3)^2\,\mathrm{d}x\)

A2 June 2023 Paper 1 Q16

AQACurrent spec11 marksIntegration

16

(a) Show that\[\int_{0.5}^{4} \frac{1}{t}\ln t\,\mathrm{d}t = a(\ln 2)^2\]

where \(a\) is a rational number to be found. [4 marks]

(b) A curve \(C\) is defined parametrically for \(t \gt 0\) by\[x = 2t \qquad y = \frac{1}{2}t^2 - \ln t\]

The arc formed by the graph of \(C\) from \(t = 0.5\) to \(t = 4\) is rotated through \(2\pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis to generate a surface with area \(S\)

Find the exact value of \(S\), giving your answer in the form

\[S = \pi\left(b + c\ln 2 + d(\ln 2)^2\right)\]

where \(b\), \(c\) and \(d\) are rational numbers to be found. [7 marks]

A2 June 2023 Paper 2 Q14

AQACurrent spec10 marksGraphs & InequalitiesIntegration

14 The function \(\mathrm{f}\) is defined by

\[\mathrm{f}(x) = \frac{1}{4x^2 + 16x + 19} \qquad (x \in \mathbb{R})\]
(a) Show, without using calculus, that the graph of \(y = \mathrm{f}(x)\) has a stationary point at \(\left(-2, \dfrac{1}{3}\right)\) [3 marks]
(b) Show that \(\displaystyle\int_{-2}^{-\frac{1}{2}} \mathrm{f}(x)\,\mathrm{d}x = \frac{\pi\sqrt{3}}{18}\) [5 marks]
(c) Find the value of \(\displaystyle\int_{-2}^{\infty} \mathrm{f}(x)\,\mathrm{d}x\)

Fully justify your answer. [2 marks]

A2 June 2023 Paper 1 Q8

8 The function \(\mathrm{g}\) is defined by

\[\mathrm{g}(x) = \mathrm{e}^{\sin x} \qquad (0 \leqslant x \leqslant 2\pi)\]

The diagram below shows the graph of \(y = \mathrm{g}(x)\)

Graph of y = g(x) above the x-axis, rising from the y-axis to a maximum, then falling to a minimum and rising again
(a) Find the \(x\)-coordinate of each of the stationary points of the graph of \(y = \mathrm{g}(x)\), giving your answers in exact form. [1 mark]
(b) Use Simpson’s rule with 3 ordinates to estimate\[\int_0^{\pi} \mathrm{g}(x)\,\mathrm{d}x\]

giving your answer to two decimal places. [3 marks]

(c) Explain how Simpson’s rule could be used to find a more accurate estimate of the integral in part (b). [1 mark]

AS June 2023 Paper 1 Q5

AQACurrent spec4 marksIntegration

5 The function f is defined by

\[\mathrm{f}(x) = 3x^2 \qquad 1 \leqslant x \leqslant 5\]
(a) Find the mean value of f [2 marks]
(b) The function g is defined by\[\mathrm{g}(x) = \mathrm{f}(x) + c \qquad 1 \leqslant x \leqslant 5\]

The mean value of g is 40

Calculate the value of the constant \(c\) [2 marks]

A2 June 2022 Paper 2 Q12

AQACurrent spec11 marksIntegration

12 The shaded region shown in the diagram below is bounded by the \(x\)-axis, the curve \(y = \mathrm{f}(x)\), and the lines \(x = a\) and \(x = b\)

A decreasing curve y = f(x) in the first quadrant; the region under the curve between the vertical lines x = a and x = b, down to the x-axis, is shaded

The shaded region is rotated through \(2\pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis to form a solid.

(a) Show that the volume of this solid is\[\pi\int_a^b (\mathrm{f}(x))^2\,\mathrm{d}x\] [4 marks]
(b) In the case where \(a = 1\), \(b = 2\) and\[\mathrm{f}(x) = \frac{x + 3}{(x + 1)\sqrt{x}}\]

show that the volume of the solid is

\[\pi\left(\ln\left(\frac{2^m}{3^n}\right) - \frac{2}{3}\right)\]

where \(m\) and \(n\) are integers. [7 marks]

AS June 2022 Paper 1 Q10

AQACurrent spec6 marksIntegration

10 The diagram below shows an ellipse \(E\)

The coordinate axes are the lines of symmetry of \(E\)

Ellipse E centred on O, crossing the x-axis at −3 and 3 and the y-axis at 2 and −2
(a) Write down an equation of \(E\) [2 marks]
(b) The region bounded by the \(x\)-axis and the ellipse \(E\) for \(y \geqslant 0\) is shaded in the diagram below.
The ellipse E with the region above the x-axis, between x = −3 and x = 3, shaded

A solid \(S\) is formed by rotating the shaded region through \(360^\circ\) about the \(x\)-axis.

Show that the volume of \(S\) is \(a\pi\) where \(a\) is an integer to be found. [4 marks]

A2 June 2022 Paper 2 Q6

AQACurrent spec3 marksIntegration

6 The diagram below shows part of the graph of \(y = \mathrm{f}(x)\)

The line \(TPQ\) is a tangent to the graph of \(y = \mathrm{f}(x)\) at the point \(P\left(\dfrac{a + b}{2}, \mathrm{f}\left(\dfrac{a + b}{2}\right)\right)\)

The points \(S(a, 0)\) and \(T\) lie on the line \(x = a\)

The points \(Q\) and \(R(b, 0)\) lie on the line \(x = b\)

A curve y = f(x) rising to a maximum; the tangent at P meets the vertical line x = a at T and the vertical line x = b at Q, with S at (a, 0) and R at (b, 0) on the x-axis, and a vertical line from P to the x-axis

Sharon uses the mid-ordinate rule with one strip to estimate the value of the integral \(\displaystyle\int_a^b \mathrm{f}(x)\,\mathrm{d}x\)

By considering the area of the trapezium \(QRST\), state, giving reasons, whether you would expect Sharon’s estimate to be an under-estimate or an over-estimate. [3 marks]

A2 June 2022 Paper 2 Q2

AQACurrent spec1 markIntegration

2 Find the mean value of the function \(\mathrm{f}(x) = 10x^4\) between \(x = 0\) and \(x = a\)

Circle your answer. [1 mark]

  • \(10a^3\)
  • \(40a^3\)
  • \(2a^4\)
  • \(4a^5\)

A2 June 2021 Paper 1 Q14

AQACurrent spec12 marksHyperbolic FunctionsIntegration

14 The hyperbola \(H\) has equation \(y^2 - x^2 = 16\)

The circle \(C\) has equation \(x^2 + y^2 = 32\)

The diagram below shows part of the graph of \(H\) and part of the graph of \(C\).

First quadrant: the upper branch of the hyperbola H rises from the y-axis and meets the arc of the circle C, which crosses the y-axis higher up and comes down to the x-axis; the region below H and C, above the x-axis and to the right of the y-axis is shaded

Show that the shaded region in the first quadrant enclosed by \(H\), \(C\), the \(x\)-axis and the \(y\)-axis has area

\[\frac{16\pi}{3} + 8\ln\left(\frac{\sqrt{2} + \sqrt{6}}{2}\right)\]

[12 marks]

A2 June 2021 Paper 2 Q12

AQACurrent spec12 marksHyperbolic FunctionsIntegration

12 The integral \(S_n\) is defined by

\[S_n = \int_0^a x^n\sinh x\,\mathrm{d}x \qquad (n \geqslant 0)\]
(a) Show that for \(n \geqslant 2\)\[S_n = n(n - 1)S_{n-2} + a^n\cosh a - na^{n-1}\sinh a\] [7 marks]
(b) Hence show that\[\int_0^1 x^4\sinh x\,\mathrm{d}x = \frac{9}{2}\mathrm{e} + \frac{65}{2}\mathrm{e}^{-1} - 24\] [5 marks]

A2 June 2021 Paper 1 Q10

AQACurrent spec6 marksIntegration

10 Evaluate the improper integral

\[\int_0^8 \ln x\,\mathrm{d}x\]

showing the limiting process. [6 marks]

A2 June 2021 Paper 2 Q7

AQACurrent spec7 marksIntegration

7

Astroid: a four-cusped curve symmetrical about both axes, with cusps on the axes; the cusp on the positive x-axis is marked t = 0 and the cusp on the positive y-axis is marked t = π/2

The diagram shows a curve known as an astroid.

The curve has parametric equations

\[\begin{gathered} x = 4\cos^3 t \\ y = 4\sin^3 t \\ (0 \leqslant t \lt 2\pi) \end{gathered}\]

The section of the curve from \(t = 0\) to \(t = \dfrac{\pi}{2}\) is rotated through \(2\pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis.

Show that the curved surface area of the shape formed is equal to \(\dfrac{b\pi}{c}\), where \(b\) and \(c\) are integers. [7 marks]

AS June 2021 Paper 1 Q2

AQACurrent spec1 markIntegration

2 Given that \(\mathrm{f}(x) = 3x - 1\) find the mean value of \(\mathrm{f}(x)\) over the interval \(4 \leqslant x \leqslant 8\)

Circle your answer. [1 mark]

  • \(6\)
  • \(11\)
  • \(17\)
  • \(23\)

AS June 2020 Paper 1 Q15

AQACurrent spec4 marksIntegration

15 A segment of the line \(y = kx\) is rotated about the \(x\)-axis to generate a cone with vertex \(O\).

The distance of \(O\) from the centre of the base of the cone is \(h\).

The radius of the base of the cone is \(r\).

The line y = kx through O and its reflection in the x-axis, forming a cone with vertex O and a circular base drawn as an ellipse to the right
(a) Find \(k\) in terms of \(r\) and \(h\). [1 mark]
(b) Use calculus to prove that the volume of the cone is\[\frac{1}{3}\pi r^2h\]

[3 marks]

A2 June 2020 Paper 2 Q12

12

(a) Given that \(I = \displaystyle\int_a^b \mathrm{e}^{2t}\sin t\,\mathrm{d}t\), show that\[I = \Big[q\mathrm{e}^{2t}\sin t + r\mathrm{e}^{2t}\cos t\Big]_a^b\]

where \(q\) and \(r\) are rational numbers to be found. [6 marks]

(b) A small object is initially at rest. The subsequent motion of the object is modelled by the differential equation\[\frac{\mathrm{d}v}{\mathrm{d}t} + v = 5\mathrm{e}^t\sin t\]

where \(v\) is the velocity at time \(t\).

Find the speed of the object when \(t = 2\pi\), giving your answer in exact form. [6 marks]

AS June 2020 Paper 1 Q12

AQACurrent spec2 marksIntegration

12 The mean value of the function \(\mathrm{f}\) over the interval \(1 \leqslant x \leqslant 5\) is \(m\).

The graph of \(y = \mathrm{g}(x)\) is a reflection in the \(x\)-axis of \(y = \mathrm{f}(x)\).

The graph of \(y = \mathrm{h}(x)\) is a translation of \(y = \mathrm{g}(x)\) by \(\begin{bmatrix} 3 \\ 7 \end{bmatrix}\)

Determine, in terms of \(m\), the mean value of the function \(\mathrm{h}\) over the interval \(4 \leqslant x \leqslant 8\) [2 marks]

A2 June 2020 Paper 1 Q10

10

(a) Find the general solution of the differential equation\[\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x} + \frac{2y}{x} = \frac{x + 3}{x(x - 1)(x^2 + 3)} \qquad (x \gt 1)\] [8 marks]
(b) Find the particular solution for which \(y = 0\) when \(x = 3\)

Give your answer in the form \(y = \mathrm{f}(x)\) [2 marks]

A2 June 2020 Paper 2 Q7

AQACurrent spec5 marksIntegration

7 The diagram shows part of the graph of \(y = \cos^{-1} x\)

Graph of y = arccos x from (0, 1.57) down to (1, 0), with the region between the curve, the axes and the line x = 0.8 shaded

The finite region enclosed by the graph of \(y = \cos^{-1} x\), the \(y\)-axis, the \(x\)-axis and the line \(x = 0.8\) is rotated by \(2\pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis.

Use Simpson’s rule with five ordinates to estimate the volume of the solid formed.

Give your answer to four decimal places. [5 marks]

A2 June 2020 Paper 1 Q1

AQACurrent spec1 markIntegration

1 Which of the integrals below is not an improper integral?

Circle your answer. [1 mark]

  • \[\int_0^{\infty} \mathrm{e}^{-x}\,\mathrm{d}x\]
  • \[\int_0^{2} \frac{1}{1 - x^2}\,\mathrm{d}x\]
  • \[\int_0^{1} \sqrt{x}\,\mathrm{d}x\]
  • \[\int_0^{1} \frac{1}{\sqrt{x}}\,\mathrm{d}x\]

A2 June 2019 Paper 2 Q13

AQACurrent spec10 marksIntegration

13

(a) Explain why \(\int_3^{\infty} x^2\mathrm{e}^{-2x}\,\mathrm{d}x\) is an improper integral. [1 mark]
(b) Evaluate \(\int_3^{\infty} x^2\mathrm{e}^{-2x}\,\mathrm{d}x\)

Show the limiting process. [9 marks]

A2 June 2019 Paper 1 Q11

11 Find the general solution of the differential equation

\[x\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x} - 2y = \frac{x^3}{\sqrt{4 - 2x - x^2}}\]

where \(0 \lt x \lt \sqrt{5} - 1\) [7 marks]

A2 June 2019 Paper 1 Q8

AQACurrent spec10 marksDe Moivre's TheoremIntegration

8

(a) If \(z = \cos\theta + \mathrm{i}\sin\theta\), use de Moivre’s theorem to prove that\[z^n - \frac{1}{z^n} = 2\mathrm{i}\sin n\theta\] [3 marks]
(b) Express \(\sin^5\theta\) in terms of \(\sin 5\theta\), \(\sin 3\theta\) and \(\sin\theta\) [4 marks]
(c) Hence show that\[\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{3}} \sin^5\theta \,\mathrm{d}\theta = \frac{53}{480}\] [3 marks]

A2 June 2019 Paper 2 Q8

AQACurrent spec9 marksGraphs & InequalitiesIntegration

8 A parabola \(P_1\) has equation \(y^2 = 4ax\) where \(a \gt 0\)

\(P_1\) is translated by the vector \(\begin{bmatrix} b \\ 0 \end{bmatrix}\), where \(b \gt 0\), to give the parabola \(P_2\)

(a) The line \(y = mx\) is a tangent to \(P_2\)

Prove that \(m = \pm\sqrt{\dfrac{a}{b}}\)

Solutions using differentiation will be given no marks. [4 marks]

(b) The line \(y = \sqrt{\dfrac{a}{b}}\,x\) meets \(P_2\) at the point \(D\).

The finite region \(R\) is bounded by the \(x\)-axis, \(P_2\) and a line through \(D\) perpendicular to the \(x\)-axis.

The region \(R\) is rotated through \(2\pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis to form a solid.

Find, in terms of \(a\) and \(b\), the volume of this solid.

Fully justify your answer. [5 marks]

A2 June 2019 Paper 2 Q5

AQACurrent spec4 marksHyperbolic FunctionsIntegration

5 A curve has equation \(y = \cosh x\)

Show that the arc length of the curve from \(x = a\) to \(x = b\), where \(0 \lt a \lt b\), is equal to

\[\sinh b - \sinh a\] [4 marks]

AS June 2019 Paper 1 Q5

AQACurrent spec8 marksGraphs & InequalitiesIntegration

5 A hyperbola \(H\) has the equation

\[\frac{x^2}{a^2} - \frac{y^2}{4a^2} = 1\]

where \(a\) is a positive constant.

(a) Write down the equations of the asymptotes of \(H\). [1 mark]
(b) Sketch the hyperbola \(H\) on the axes below, indicating the coordinates of any points of intersection with the coordinate axes.
The asymptotes have already been drawn. [2 marks]
Axes crossing at O with two dashed asymptotes drawn through O
(c) The finite region bounded by \(H\), the positive \(x\)-axis, the positive \(y\)-axis and the line \(y = a\) is rotated through \(360^\circ\) about the \(y\)-axis.
Show that the volume of the solid generated is \(ma^3\), where \(m = 3.40\) correct to three significant figures. [5 marks]

A2 June 2019 Paper 1 Q3

AQACurrent spec1 markIntegration

3 The function \(\mathrm{f}(x) = x^2 - 1\)

Find the mean value of \(\mathrm{f}(x)\) from \(x = -0.5\) to \(x = 1.7\)

Give your answer to three significant figures.

Circle your answer. [1 mark]

  • \(-0.521\)
  • \(-0.434\)
  • \(-0.237\)
  • \(0.786\)

AS June 2018 Paper 1 Q11

AQACurrent spec3 marksIntegration

11 Four finite regions \(A\), \(B\), \(C\) and \(D\) are enclosed by the curve with equation

\[y = x^3 - 7x^2 + 11x + 6\]

and the lines \(y = k\), \(x = 1\) and \(x = 4\), as shown in the diagram below.

Graph of the cubic with a maximum just right of x = 1 and a minimum just left of x = 4; a horizontal line y = k cuts the curve; vertical lines at x = 1 and x = 4 run from the curve to y = k. Region A lies left of x = 1 between the curve and y = k; shaded region B lies above y = k right of x = 1; shaded region C lies below y = k left of x = 4; region D lies right of x = 4 between the curve and y = k

The areas of \(B\) and \(C\) are equal.

Find the value of \(k\). [3 marks]

AS June 2018 Paper 1 Q9

AQACurrent spec6 marksGraphs & InequalitiesIntegration

9

(a) Sketch the graph of \(y^2 = 4x\) [1 mark]
Blank axes: x-axis and y-axis crossing at O
(b) Ben is using a 3D printer to make a plastic bowl which holds exactly \(1000\,\text{cm}^3\) of water.
Ben models the bowl as a region which is rotated through \(2\pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis.
He uses the finite region enclosed by the lines \(x = d\) and \(y = 0\) and the curve with equation \(y^2 = 4x\) for \(y \geqslant 0\)
(i) Find the depth of the bowl to the nearest millimetre. [4 marks]
(ii) What assumption has Ben made about the bowl? [1 mark]

A2 June 2025 Paper 2 Q7

OCR ACurrent spec10 marksIntegration

7 In this question you must show detailed reasoning.

(a) Express \(\dfrac{-4x^2 + 5x - 17}{x^3 - x^2 + 3x - 3}\) in partial fractions. [6]
(b) Hence determine the exact value of \(\displaystyle\int_{\sqrt{3}}^{3} \frac{-4x^2 + 5x - 17}{x^3 - x^2 + 3x - 3}\,\mathrm{d}x\). [4]

A2 June 2025 Paper 1 Q3

OCR ACurrent spec6 marksIntegration

3 The region \(R_1\) is bounded by the curve \(y = \dfrac{80}{\sqrt{25 - x^2}}\), the line \(x = k\) and the coordinate axes, as shown in Fig. 1.

Fig. 1: U-shaped curve y = 80 over root(25 - x squared) above the x-axis, with the vertical line x = k to the right of the y-axis; the region R1 between the curve, the axes and x = k is shaded
Fig. 1
(a) In this question you must show detailed reasoning.
Given that the area of \(R_1\) is \(\dfrac{40}{3}\pi\), determine the value of \(k\). [3]

The region \(R_2\) is bounded by the curve \(y = \dfrac{80}{\sqrt{25 - x^2}}\), the line \(y = 20\) and the \(y\)-axis as shown in Fig. 2.

Fig. 2: the same curve with the horizontal line y = 20 crossing it on both sides; the region R2 between the y-axis, the curve and y = 20, to the right of the y-axis, is shaded
Fig. 2
(b) Find, in an exact form, the volume of the solid formed when \(R_2\) is rotated by \(2\pi\) radians about the y-axis. [3]

A2 June 2024 Paper 2 Q7

OCR ACurrent spec10 marksHyperbolic FunctionsIntegration

7

(a) Express \(17\cosh x - 15\sinh x\) in the form \(\mathrm{e}^{-x}\left(a\mathrm{e}^{bx} + c\right)\) where \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\) are integers to be determined. [3]

A function is defined by \(\mathrm{f}(x) = \dfrac{1}{\sqrt{17\cosh x - 15\sinh x}}\). The region bounded by the curve \(y = \mathrm{f}(x)\), the \(x\)-axis, the \(y\)-axis and the line \(x = \ln 3\) is rotated by \(2\pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis to form a solid of revolution \(S\).

(b) In this question you must show detailed reasoning.
Use a suitable substitution, together with known results from the formula book, to show that the volume of \(S\) is given by \(k\pi\tan^{-1}q\) where \(k\) and \(q\) are rational numbers to be determined. [7]

A2 June 2024 Paper 1 Q6

OCR ACurrent spec4 marksIntegration

6 In this question you must show detailed reasoning.

Determine the exact value of \(\displaystyle\int_9^{\infty} \frac{18}{x^2\sqrt{x}}\,\mathrm{d}x\). [4]

A2 June 2024 Paper 1 Q5

OCR ACurrent spec5 marksIntegration

5 Express \(\dfrac{12x^3}{(2x + 1)(2x^2 + 1)}\) using partial fractions. [5]

A2 June 2023 Paper 1 Q9

OCR ACurrent spec14 marksDe Moivre's TheoremIntegration

9 In this question you must show detailed reasoning.

(a) Use de Moivre’s theorem to determine constants \(A\), \(B\) and \(C\) such that \(\sin^4\theta \equiv A\cos 4\theta + B\cos 2\theta + C\). [5]

The function f is defined by

\[\mathrm{f}(x) = \sin\left(4\sin^{-1}\left(x^{\frac{1}{5}}\right)\right) - 8\sin\left(2\sin^{-1}\left(x^{\frac{1}{5}}\right)\right) + 12\sin^{-1}\left(x^{\frac{1}{5}}\right), \qquad x \in \mathbb{R},\ 0 \leqslant x \lt 1.\]

(b) Show that \(\mathrm{f}^{\prime}(x) = \dfrac{32}{5\sqrt{1 - x^{\frac{2}{5}}}}\). [6]
Graph: curve starting on the positive y-axis and rising increasingly steeply towards the dashed vertical asymptote x = 1; the region R between the curve, the x-axis, x = 0 and x = 1 is shaded

The diagram shows the curve with equation \(y = \dfrac{1}{\sqrt{1 - x^{\frac{2}{5}}}}\) for \(0 \leqslant x \lt 1\) and the asymptote \(x = 1\). The region \(R\) is the unbounded region between the curve, the \(x\)-axis, the line \(x = 0\) and the line \(x = 1\).

You are given that the area of \(R\) is finite.

(c) Determine the exact area of \(R\). [3]

A2 June 2023 Paper 1 Q6

OCR ACurrent spec4 marksHyperbolic FunctionsIntegration

6 In this question you must show detailed reasoning.

The power output, \(p\) watts, of a machine at time \(t\) hours after it is switched on can be modelled by the equation \(p = 20 - 20\tanh(1.44t)\) for \(t \geqslant 0\).

Determine, according to the model, the mean power output of the machine over the first half hour after it is switched on. Give your answer correct to 2 decimal places. [4]

A2 June 2023 Paper 2 Q4

OCR ACurrent spec4 marksIntegration

4 In this question you must show detailed reasoning.

The region \(R\) is bounded by the curve with equation \(y = \dfrac{1}{\sqrt{3x^2 - 3x + 1}}\), the \(x\)-axis and the lines with equations \(x = \dfrac{1}{2}\) and \(x = 1\) (see diagram). The units of the axes are cm.

Graph of y = 1 over root(3x^2 - 3x + 1), crossing the y-axis at 1 and peaking at height 2 when x = 1/2; the shaded region R lies under the curve between the vertical lines x = 1/2 and x = 1

A pendant is to be made out of a precious metal. The shape of the pendant is modelled as the shape formed when \(R\) is rotated by \(2\pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis.

Find the exact value of the volume of precious metal required to make the pendant, according to the model. [4]

A2 June 2022 Paper 1 Q7

OCR ACurrent spec10 marksIntegration

7

(a) Determine the values of \(A\), \(B\), \(C\) and \(D\) such that \(\dfrac{x^2 + 18}{x^2\left(x^2 + 9\right)} \equiv \dfrac{A}{x} + \dfrac{B}{x^2} + \dfrac{Cx + D}{x^2 + 9}\). [4]
(b) In this question you must show detailed reasoning.
Hence determine the exact value of \(\displaystyle\int_3^{\infty} \frac{x^2 + 18}{x^2\left(x^2 + 9\right)}\,\mathrm{d}x\). [6]

A2 June 2022 Paper 2 Q6

OCR ACurrent spec10 marksIntegrationSecond Order Differentials

6 A particle, \(P\), positioned at the origin, \(O\), is projected with a certain velocity along the \(x\)-axis. \(P\) is then acted on by a single force which varies in such a way that \(P\) moves backwards and forwards along the \(x\)-axis.

When the time after projection is \(t\) seconds, the displacement of \(P\) from the origin is \(x\) m and its velocity is \(v\) m s−1.

The motion of \(P\) is modelled using the differential equation \(\ddot{x} + \omega^2 x = 0\), where \(\omega\) rad s−1 is a positive constant.

(a) Write down the general solution of this differential equation. [1]

\(D\) is the point where \(x = d\) for some positive constant, \(d\). When \(P\) reaches \(D\) it comes to instantaneous rest.

(b) Using the answer to part (a), determine expressions, in terms of \(\omega\), \(d\) and \(t\) only, for the following quantities
  • \(x\)
  • \(v\)
[3]
(c) Hence show that, according to the model, \(v^2 = \omega^2\left(d^2 - x^2\right)\). [1]

The quantity \(z\) is defined by \(z = \dfrac{1}{v}\).

(d) Using part (c), determine an expression for \(z_m\), the mean value of \(z\) with respect to the displacement, as \(P\) moves directly from \(O\) to \(D\). [2]

One measure of the validity of the model is consideration of the value of \(z_m\). If \(z_m\) exceeds 8 then the model is considered to be valid.

The value of \(d\) is measured as 0.25 to 2 significant figures. The value of \(\omega\) is measured as \(0.75 \pm 0.02\).

(e) Determine what can be inferred about the validity of the model from the given information. [1]
(f) Find, according to the model, the least possible value of the velocity with which \(P\) was initially projected. Give your answer to 2 significant figures. [2]

A2 June 2022 Paper 1 Q1

OCR ACurrent spec6 marksHyperbolic FunctionsIntegration

1 In this question you must show detailed reasoning.

(a) Show that \(\cosh(2\ln 3) = \dfrac{41}{9}\). [2]

The region \(R\) is bounded by the curve with equation \(y = \sqrt{\sinh x}\), the \(x\)-axis and the line with equation \(x = 2\ln 3\) (see diagram). The units of the axes are centimetres.

Graph of y = root(sinh x) for x at least 0, starting at the origin O, with the vertical line x = 2 ln 3; the region R between the curve, the x-axis and the line is shaded

A manufacturer produces bell-shaped chocolate pieces. Each piece is modelled as being the shape of the solid formed by rotating \(R\) completely about the \(x\)-axis.

(b) Determine, according to the model, the exact volume of one chocolate piece. [4]

A2 October 2021 Paper 2 Q7

OCR ACurrent spec10 marksIntegration

7 In this question you must show detailed reasoning.

(a) Find the values of \(A\), \(B\) and \(C\) for which \(\dfrac{x^3 + x^2 + 9x - 1}{x^3 + x^2 + 4x + 4} \equiv A + \dfrac{Bx + C}{x^3 + x^2 + 4x + 4}\). [1]
(b) Hence express \(\dfrac{x^3 + x^2 + 9x - 1}{x^3 + x^2 + 4x + 4}\) using partial fractions. [5]
(c) Using your answer to part (b), determine \(\displaystyle\int_0^2 \dfrac{x^3 + x^2 + 9x - 1}{x^3 + x^2 + 4x + 4}\,\mathrm{d}x\) expressing your answer in the form \(a + \ln b + c\pi\) where \(a\) is an integer, and \(b\) and \(c\) are both rational. [4]

A2 October 2021 Paper 1 Q6

OCR ACurrent spec3 marksIntegration

6 \(O\) is the origin of a coordinate system whose units are cm.
The points \(A\), \(B\), \(C\) and \(D\) have coordinates \((1, 0)\), \((1, 4)\), \((6, 9)\) and \((0, 9)\) respectively.
The arc \(BC\) is part of the curve with equation \(x^2 + (y - 10)^2 = 37\).
The closed shape \(OABCD\) is formed, in turn, from the line segments \(OA\) and \(AB\), the arc \(BC\) and the line segments \(CD\) and \(DO\) (see diagram).
A funnel can be modelled by rotating \(OABCD\) by \(2\pi\) radians about the \(y\)-axis.

Grid with x from -10 to 10 and y from 0 to 10: the shaded shape OABCD with O at the origin, A(1, 0), B(1, 4), an arc curving up from B to C(6, 9), and D(0, 9) on the y-axis

Find the volume of the funnel according to the model. [3]

A2 October 2020 Paper 1 Q12

OCR ACurrent spec6 marksIntegration

12 Show that \(\displaystyle\int_0^{\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}} \frac{4}{1 - x^4}\,\mathrm{d}x = \ln\left(a + \sqrt{b}\right) + \frac{\pi}{c}\) where \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\) are integers to be determined. [6]

A2 October 2020 Paper 2 Q10

10 Let \(\mathrm{f}(x) = \sin^{-1}(x)\).

(a)
(i) Determine \(\mathrm{f}''(x)\). [2]
(ii) Determine the first two non-zero terms of the Maclaurin expansion for \(\mathrm{f}(x)\). [3]
(iii) By considering the first two non-zero terms of the Maclaurin expansion for \(\mathrm{f}(x)\), find an approximation to \(\displaystyle\int_0^{\frac{1}{2}} \mathrm{f}(x)\,\mathrm{d}x\). Give your answer correct to 6 decimal places. [2]
(b) By writing \(\mathrm{f}(x)\) as \(\sin^{-1}(x) \times 1\), determine the value of \(\displaystyle\int_0^{\frac{1}{2}} \mathrm{f}(x)\,\mathrm{d}x\). Give your answer in exact form. [3]

A2 October 2020 Paper 1 Q8

OCR ACurrent spec10 marksHyperbolic FunctionsIntegration

8

(a) Using exponentials, show that \(\cosh 2u \equiv 2\sinh^2 u + 1\). [2]
(b) By differentiating both sides of the identity in part (a) with respect to \(u\), show that
\(\sinh 2u \equiv 2\sinh u\cosh u\). [1]
(c) Use the substitution \(x = \sinh^2 u\) to find \(\displaystyle\int \sqrt{\frac{x}{x + 1}}\,\mathrm{d}x\). Give your answer in the form \(a\sinh^{-1} b\sqrt{x} + \mathrm{f}(x)\) where \(a\) and \(b\) are integers and \(\mathrm{f}(x)\) is a function to be determined. [5]
(d) Hence determine the exact area of the region between the curve \(y = \sqrt{\dfrac{x}{x + 1}}\), the \(x\)-axis, the line \(x = 1\) and the line \(x = 2\). Give your answer in the form \(p + q\ln r\) where \(p\), \(q\) and \(r\) are numbers to be determined. [2]

A2 October 2020 Paper 1 Q1

OCR ACurrent spec2 marksIntegration

1 Find the mean value of \(\mathrm{f}(x) = x^2 + 6x\) over the interval \([0, 3]\). [2]

A2 June 2019 Paper 1 Q7

OCR ACurrent spec6 marksHyperbolic FunctionsIntegration

7 The function \(\mathrm{sech}\,x\) is defined by \(\mathrm{sech}\,x = \dfrac{1}{\cosh x}\).

(a) Show that \(\mathrm{sech}\,x = \dfrac{2\mathrm{e}^x}{\mathrm{e}^{2x} + 1}\). [2]
(b) Using a suitable substitution, find \(\displaystyle\int \mathrm{sech}\,x\,\mathrm{d}x\). [4]

A2 June 2019 Paper 1 Q6

6 You are given that \(y = \tan^{-1}\sqrt{2x}\).

(a) Find \(\dfrac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x}\). [2]
(b) Show that \(\displaystyle\int_{\frac{1}{6}}^{\frac{1}{2}} \frac{\sqrt{x}}{(x + 2x^2)}\,\mathrm{d}x = k\pi\) where \(k\) is a number to be determined in exact form. [4]

A2 June 2019 Paper 1 Q5

OCR ACurrent spec7 marksHyperbolic FunctionsIntegration

5 The diagram shows part of the curve \(y = 5\cosh x + 3\sinh x\).

Graph of y = 5cosh x + 3sinh x: a U-shaped curve lying above the x-axis, with its minimum point to the left of the y-axis, crossing the positive y-axis
(a) Solve the equation \(5\cosh x + 3\sinh x = 4\) giving your solution in exact form. [4]
(b) In this question you must show detailed reasoning.
Find \(\displaystyle\int_{-1}^{1} (5\cosh x + 3\sinh x)\,\mathrm{d}x\) giving your answer in the form \(a\mathrm{e} + \dfrac{b}{\mathrm{e}}\) where \(a\) and \(b\) are integers to be determined. [3]

A2 June 2019 Paper 2 Q3

OCR ACurrent spec5 marksIntegration

3 In this question you must show detailed reasoning.

Show that \(\displaystyle\int_{5}^{\infty} (x - 1)^{-\frac{3}{2}}\,\mathrm{d}x = 1\). [5]

A2 June 2025 Paper 1 Q16

OCR MEICurrent spec12 marksHyperbolic FunctionsIntegration

16 In this question you must show detailed reasoning.

The diagram shows the curve with equation \(y = \dfrac{x + 3}{\sqrt{x^2 + 9}}\).

Curve y = (x + 3) over root(x squared + 9): crosses the negative x-axis, rises through the positive y-axis to a maximum, then decreases slowly; the region R between the curve, the axes and the dashed line x = 4 is shaded

The region R, shown shaded in the diagram, is bounded by the curve, the \(x\)-axis, the \(y\)-axis, and the line \(x = 4\).

(a) Determine the area of R. Give your answer in the form \(p + \ln q\) where \(p\) and \(q\) are integers to be determined. [6]

The region R is rotated through \(2\pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis.

(b) Determine the volume of the solid of revolution formed. Give your answer in the form \(\pi\left(a + b\ln\left(\dfrac{c}{d}\right)\right)\) where \(a\), \(b\), \(c\) and \(d\) are integers to be determined. [6]

A2 June 2025 Paper 1 Q10

OCR MEICurrent spec4 marksIntegration

10 In this question you must show detailed reasoning.

Evaluate \(\displaystyle\int_0^{\frac{1}{2}} \frac{2}{x^2 - x + 1}\,\mathrm{d}x\). Give your answer in exact form. [4]

A2 June 2025 Paper 1 Q7

OCR MEICurrent spec8 marksIntegration

7 In this question you must show detailed reasoning.

By first expressing \(\dfrac{1}{x^2 - 4}\) in partial fractions, show that \(\displaystyle\int_3^{\infty} \frac{1}{x^2 - 4}\,\mathrm{d}x = \frac{1}{m}\ln n\), where \(m\) and \(n\) are integers to be determined. [8]

A2 June 2024 Paper 1 Q16

OCR MEICurrent spec6 marksHyperbolic FunctionsIntegration

16 In this question you must show detailed reasoning.

Show that \(\displaystyle\int_0^1 \frac{1}{\sqrt{x^2 + x + 1}}\,\mathrm{d}x = \ln\left(\dfrac{a + b\sqrt{3}}{c}\right)\), where \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\) are integers to be determined. [6]

A2 June 2024 Paper 1 Q7

OCR MEICurrent spec5 marksIntegration

7

(a) Explain why \(\displaystyle\int_1^2 \frac{1}{\sqrt[3]{x - 2}}\,\mathrm{d}x\) is an improper integral. [1]
(b) In this question you must show detailed reasoning.
Use an appropriate limit argument to evaluate this integral. [4]

A2 June 2024 Paper 1 Q4

OCR MEICurrent spec4 marksIntegration

4 The equation of a curve is \(y = \dfrac{1}{\sqrt{k^2 + x^2}}\), where \(k\) is a positive constant. The region between the \(x\)-axis, the \(y\)-axis and the line \(x = k\) is rotated through \(2\pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis.

Given that the volume of the solid of revolution formed is 1 unit3, find the exact value of \(k\). [4]

A2 June 2023 Paper 1 Q15

OCR MEICurrent spec5 marksIntegration

15 In this question you must show detailed reasoning.

Evaluate \(\displaystyle\int_1^2 \frac{1}{\sqrt{1 + 2x - x^2}}\,\mathrm{d}x\), giving your answer in terms of \(\pi\). [5]

A2 June 2023 Paper 1 Q9

OCR MEICurrent spec6 marksIntegration

9 In an electrical circuit, the alternating current \(I\) amps is given by \(I = a\sin nt\), where \(t\) is the time in seconds and \(a\) and \(n\) are positive constants. The RMS value of the current, in amps, is defined to be the square root of the mean value of \(I^2\) over one complete period of \(\dfrac{2\pi}{n}\) seconds.

Show that the RMS value of the current is \(\dfrac{a}{\sqrt{2}}\) amps. [6]

A2 June 2022 Paper 1 Q7

OCR MEICurrent spec9 marksIntegration

7 In this question you must show detailed reasoning.

Show that \(\displaystyle\int_2^3 \frac{x + 1}{(x - 1)\left(x^2 + 1\right)}\,\mathrm{d}x = \tfrac{1}{2}\ln 2\). [9]

A2 June 2022 Paper 1 Q2

OCR MEICurrent spec5 marksIntegration

2 In this question you must show detailed reasoning.

Find the exact value of \(\displaystyle\int_3^{\infty} \frac{1}{x^2 - 4x + 5}\,\mathrm{d}x\). [5]

A2 October 2021 Paper 1 Q16

OCR MEICurrent spec14 marksHyperbolic FunctionsIntegration

16

(a) Show using exponentials that \(\cosh 2u = 1 + 2\sinh^2 u\). [4]
(b) Show that \(\displaystyle\int_0^2 \frac{x^2}{\sqrt{4 + x^2}}\,\mathrm{d}x = 2\sqrt{2} - 2\ln\left(1 + \sqrt{2}\right)\). [10]

A2 October 2021 Paper 1 Q4

OCR MEICurrent spec4 marksIntegration

4 In this question you must show detailed reasoning.

Determine the mean value of \(\dfrac{1}{1 + 4x^2}\) between \(x = -1\) and \(x = 1\). Give your answer to 3 significant figures. [4]

A2 October 2020 Paper 1 Q10

OCR MEICurrent spec7 marksHyperbolic FunctionsIntegration

10 In this question you must show detailed reasoning.

The region in the first quadrant bounded by curve \(y = \cosh\frac{1}{2}x^2\), the \(y\)-axis, and the line \(y = 2\) is rotated through \(360^\circ\) about the \(y\)-axis.

Find the exact volume of revolution generated, expressing your answer in a form involving a logarithm. [7]

A2 October 2020 Paper 1 Q3

OCR MEICurrent spec4 marksIntegration

3 In this question you must show detailed reasoning.

Find \(\displaystyle\int_0^{\frac{1}{3}} \frac{1}{\sqrt{4 - 9x^2}}\,\mathrm{d}x\), expressing your answer in terms of \(\pi\). [4]

A2 June 2019 Paper 1 Q15

OCR MEICurrent spec8 marksHyperbolic FunctionsIntegration

15 In this question you must show detailed reasoning.

Show that \(\displaystyle\int_{\frac{3}{4}}^{\frac{3}{2}} \frac{1}{\sqrt{4x^2 - 4x + 2}}\,\mathrm{d}x = \frac{1}{2}\ln\left(\frac{3 + \sqrt{5}}{2}\right)\). [8]

A2 June 2019 Paper 1 Q13

OCR MEICurrent spec11 marksHyperbolic FunctionsIntegration

13

(a) Using the logarithmic form of \(\operatorname{arcosh} x\), prove that the derivative of \(\operatorname{arcosh} x\) is \(\dfrac{1}{\sqrt{x^2 - 1}}\). [5]
(b) Hence find \(\displaystyle\int_1^2 \operatorname{arcosh} x\,\mathrm{d}x\), giving your answer in exact logarithmic form. [5]
(c) Ali tries to evaluate \(\displaystyle\int_0^1 \operatorname{arcosh} x\,\mathrm{d}x\) using his calculator, and gets an ‘error’. Explain why. [1]

A2 June 2019 Paper 1 Q6

OCR MEICurrent spec4 marksIntegration

6 In this question you must show detailed reasoning.

Find \(\displaystyle\int_2^{\infty} \frac{1}{4 + x^2}\,\mathrm{d}x\). [4]

A2 June 2019 Paper 1 Q4

OCR MEICurrent spec3 marksIntegration

4 In this question you must show detailed reasoning.

Fig. 4 shows the region bounded by the curve \(y = \sec\frac{1}{2}x\), the \(x\)-axis, the \(y\)-axis and the line \(x = \frac{1}{2}\pi\).

Fig. 4: curve y = sec(x/2) with the region under it shaded between the y-axis and the dashed line x = pi/2
Fig. 4

This region is rotated through \(2\pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis.
Find, in exact form, the volume of the solid of revolution generated. [3]