Math 2003

CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
General Certificate of Education

Advanced Subsidiary Level and Advanced Level
MATHEMATICS 9709/01
Paper 1 Pure Mathematics 1 (P1)
May/June 2003
1 hour 45 minutes
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1 Find the value of the coefficient of in the expansion of 2x − . [3]
x x
2 Find all the values of x in the interval 0◦ ≤ x ≤ 180◦ which satisfy the equation sin 3x + 2 cos 3x = 0.
[4]
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3 (a) Differentiate 4x + with respect to x. [2]
x2
6
(b) Find 4x + dx. [3]
x2
4 In an arithmetic progression, the 1st term is −10, the 15th term is 11 and the last term is 41. Find the
sum of all the terms in the progression. [5]
5 The function f is defined by f : x → ax + b, for x ∈

, where a and b are constants. It is given that
f(2) = 1 and f(5) = 7.
(i) Find the values of a and b. [2]
(ii) Solve the equation ff(x) = 0. [3]
6 (i) Sketch the graph of the curve y = 3 sin x, for −π ≤ x ≤ π . [2]
The straight line y = kx, where k is a constant, passes through the maximum point of this curve for
−π ≤ x ≤ π .
(ii) Find the value of k in terms of π . [2]
(iii) State the coordinates of the other point, apart from the origin, where the line and the curve
intersect. [1]
7 The line L1 has equation 2x + y = 8. The line L2 passes through the point A (7, 4) and is perpendicular
to L1 .
(i) Find the equation of L2 . [4]
(ii) Given that the lines L1 and L2 intersect at the point B, find the length of AB. [4]
8 The points A, B, C and D have position vectors 3i + 2k, 2i − 2j + 5k, 2j + 7k and −2i + 10j + 7k
respectively.
(i) Use a scalar product to show that BA and BC are perpendicular. [4]
(ii) Show that BC and AD are parallel and find the ratio of the length of BC to the length of AD. [4]
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The diagram shows a semicircle ABC with centre O and radius 8 cm. Angle AOB = θ radians.
(i) In the case where θ = 1, calculate the area of the sector BOC. [3]
(ii) Find the value of θ for which the perimeter of sector AOB is one half of the perimeter of
sector BOC. [3]
(iii) In the case where θ = 13 π , show that the exact length of the perimeter of triangle ABC is
√
(24 + 8 3) cm. [3]
√
10 The equation of a curve is y = (5x + 4).
(i) Calculate the gradient of the curve at the point where x = 1. [3]
(ii) A point with coordinates (x, y) moves along the curve in such a way that the rate of increase of x
has the constant value 0.03 units per second. Find the rate of increase of y at the instant when
x = 1. [2]
(iii) Find the area enclosed by the curve, the x-axis, the y-axis and the line x = 1. [5]
11 The equation of a curve is y = 8x − x2 .
(i) Express 8x − x2 in the form a − (x + b)2 , stating the numerical values of a and b. [3]
(ii) Hence, or otherwise, find the coordinates of the stationary point of the curve. [2]
(iii) Find the set of values of x for which y ≥ −20. [3]
The function g is defined by g : x → 8x − x2 , for x ≥ 4.
(iv) State the domain and range of g−1 . [2]
(v) Find an expression, in terms of x, for g−1 (x). [3]
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General Certificate of Education
Advanced Subsidiary Level
MATHEMATICS 9709/02
May/June 2003
1 hour 15 minutes
Graph paper
Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid.

Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 significant figures, or 1 decimal place in the case of angles
in degrees, unless a different level of accuracy is specified in the question.
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1 Solve the inequality x − 4 > x + 1 . [4]
2 The polynomial x4 − 9x2 − 6x − 1 is denoted by f(x).
(i) Find the value of the constant a for which
f(x) ≡ (x2 + ax + 1)(x2 − ax − 1). [3]
(ii) Hence solve the equation f(x) = 0, giving your answers in an exact form. [3]
The diagram shows the curve y = e2x . The shaded region R is bounded by the curve and by the lines
x = 0, y = 0 and x = p.
(i) Find, in terms of p, the area of R. [3]
(ii) Hence calculate the value of p for which the area of R is equal to 5. Give your answer correct to
2 significant figures. [3]
4 (i) Show that the equation

tan(45◦ + x) = 4 tan(45◦ − x)
can be written in the form
3 tan2 x − 10 tan x + 3 = 0. [4]
(ii) Hence solve the equation
tan(45◦ + x) = 4 tan(45◦ − x),
for 0◦ < x < 90◦ . [3]
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5 (i) By sketching a suitable pair of graphs, show that the equation
ln x = 2 − x2
has exactly one root. [3]
(ii) Verify by calculation that the root lies between 1.0 and 1.4. [2]
(iii) Use the iterative formula

√
xn+1 = (2 − ln xn )
to determine the root correct to 2 decimal places, showing the result of each iteration. [3]
1
6 The equation of a curve is y = .
1 + tan x
(i) Show, by differentiation, that the gradient of the curve is always negative. [4]
(ii) Use the trapezium rule with 2 intervals to estimate the value of
1
4
π
1
dx,
1 + tan x
0
giving your answer correct to 2 significant figures. [3]
(iii)
The diagram shows a sketch of the curve for 0 ≤ x ≤ 14 π . State, with a reason, whether the
trapezium rule gives an under-estimate or an over-estimate of the true value of the integral in
part (ii). [1]
7 The parametric equations of a curve are

x = 2θ − sin 2θ , y = 2 − cos 2θ .
dy
(i) Show that = cot θ . [5]
dx
(ii) Find the equation of the tangent to the curve at the point where θ = 14 π . [3]
(iii) For the part of the curve where 0 < θ < 2π , find the coordinates of the points where the tangent
is parallel to the x-axis. [3]
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HIGHER MATHEMATICS 8719/03

MATHEMATICS 9709/03
May/June 2003
1 hour 45 minutes
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1 (i) Show that the equation
sin(x − 60◦ ) − cos(30◦ − x) = 1
can be written in the form cos x = k, where k is a constant. [2]
(ii) Hence solve the equation, for 0◦ < x < 180◦ . [2]
1
2 Find the exact value of x e2x dx. [4]
0
3 Solve the inequality x − 2 < 3 − 2x. [4]
4 The polynomial x4 − 2x3 − 2x2 + a is denoted by f(x). It is given that f(x) is divisible by x2 − 4x + 4.
(i) Find the value of a. [3]
(ii) When a has this value, show that f(x) is never negative. [4]
5 The complex number 2i is denoted by u. The complex number with modulus 1 and argument 23 π is
denoted by w.
u
(i) Find in the form x + iy, where x and y are real, the complex numbers w, uw and . [4]
w
(ii) Sketch an Argand diagram showing the points U , A and B representing the complex numbers u,
u
uw and respectively. [2]
w
(iii) Prove that triangle UAB is equilateral. [2]
9x2 + 4
6 Let f(x) = .
(2x + 1)(x − 2)2
(i) Express f(x) in partial fractions. [5]
(ii) Show that, when x is sufficiently small for x3 and higher powers to be neglected,
f(x) = 1 − x + 5x2 . [4]
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7 In a chemical reaction a compound X is formed from a compound Y . The masses in grams of X and
Y present at time t seconds after the start of the reaction are x and y respectively. The sum of the
two masses is equal to 100 grams throughout the reaction. At any time, the rate of formation of X is
dx
proportional to the mass of Y at that time. When t = 0, x = 5 and = 1.9.
dt
(i) Show that x satisfies the differential equation

dx
= 0.02(100 − x). [2]
dt
(ii) Solve this differential equation, obtaining an expression for x in terms of t. [6]
(iii) State what happens to the value of x as t becomes very large. [1]
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8 The equation of a curve is y = ln x + , where x > 0.
x
(i) Find the coordinates of the stationary point of the curve and determine whether it is a maximum
or a minimum point. [5]
(ii) The sequence of values given by the iterative formula

2
xn+1 = ,
3 − ln xn
with initial value x1 = 1, converges to α . State an equation satisfied by α , and hence show that α
is the x-coordinate of a point on the curve where y = 3. [2]
(iii) Use this iterative formula to find α correct to 2 decimal places, showing the result of each
iteration. [3]
9 Two planes have equations x + 2y − 2 = 2 and 2x − 3y + 6 = 3. The planes intersect in the straight
line l.
(i) Calculate the acute angle between the two planes. [4]
(ii) Find a vector equation for the line l. [6]
10 (i) Prove the identity

cot x − cot 2x ≡ cosec 2x. [3]
1
4
π
(ii) Show that cot x dx = 12 ln 2. [3]
1
6
π
1
4
π
(iii) Find the exact value of cosec 2x dx, giving your answer in the form a ln b. [4]
1
6
π
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MATHEMATICS 9709/04
Paper 4 Mechanics 1 (M1)
May/June 2003
1 hour 15 minutes
Graph paper

Where a numerical value for the acceleration due to gravity is needed, use 10 m s−2 .
This document consists of 4 printed pages.
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1 A crate of mass 800 kg is lifted vertically, at constant speed, by the cable of a crane. Find
(i) the tension in the cable, [1]
(ii) the power applied to the crate in increasing the height by 20 m in 50 s. [3]
Three coplanar forces of magnitudes 10 N, 10 N and 6 N act at a point P in the directions shown in the
diagram. PQ is the bisector of the angle between the two forces of magnitude 10 N.
(i) Find the component of the resultant of the three forces

(a) in the direction of PQ, [2]
(b) in the direction perpendicular to PQ. [1]
(ii) Find the magnitude of the resultant of the three forces. [2]
The diagram shows the velocity-time graphs for the motion of two cyclists P and Q, who travel in
the same direction along a straight path. Both cyclists start from rest at the same point O and both
accelerate at 2 m s−2 up to a speed of 10 m s−1 . Both then continue at a constant speed of 10 m s−1 .
Q starts his journey T seconds after P.
(i) Show in a sketch of the diagram the region whose area represents the displacement of P, from O,
at the instant when Q starts. [1]
Given that P has travelled 16 m at the instant when Q starts, find

(ii) the value of T , [3]
(iii) the distance between P and Q when Q’s speed reaches 10 m s−1 . [2]
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4 A particle moves in a straight line. Its displacement t seconds after leaving the fixed point O is
x metres, where x = 12 t2 + 30
1 3
t . Find
(i) the speed of the particle when t = 10, [3]
(ii) the value of t for which the acceleration of the particle is twice its initial acceleration. [3]
S1 and S2 are light inextensible strings, and A and B are particles each of mass 0.2 kg. Particle A is
suspended from a fixed point O by the string S1 , and particle B is suspended from A by the string S2 .
The particles hang in equilibrium as shown in the diagram.
(i) Find the tensions in S1 and S2 . [3]
The string S1 is cut and the particles fall. The air resistance acting on A is 0.4 N and the air resistance
acting on B is 0.2 N.
(ii) Find the acceleration of the particles and the tension in S2 . [5]
6 A small block of mass 0.15 kg moves on a horizontal surface. The coefficient of friction between the
block and the surface is 0.025.
(i) Find the frictional force acting on the block. [2]
(ii) Show that the deceleration of the block is 0.25 m s−2 . [2]
The block is struck from a point A on the surface and, 4 s later, it hits a boundary board at a point B.
The initial speed of the block is 5.5 m s−1 .
(iii) Find the distance AB. [2]
The block rebounds from the board with a speed of 3.5 m s−1 and moves along the line BA. Find
(iv) the speed with which the block passes through A, [2]
(v) the total distance moved by the block, from the instant when it was struck at A until the instant
when it comes to rest. [2]
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The diagram shows a vertical cross-section ABCD of a surface. The parts AB and CD are straight
and have lengths 2.5 m and 5.2 m respectively. AD is horizontal, and AB is inclined at 60◦ to the
horizontal. The points B and C are at the same height above AD. The parts of the surface containing
AB and BC are smooth. A particle P is given a velocity of 8 m s−1 at A, in the direction AB, and it
subsequently reaches D. The particle does not lose contact with the surface during this motion.
(i) Find the speed of P at B. [4]
(ii) Show that the maximum height of the cross-section, above AD, is less than 3.2 m. [2]
(iii) State briefly why P’s speed at C is the same as its speed at B. [1]
(iv) The frictional force acting on the particle as it travels from C to D is 1.4 N. Given that the mass
of P is 0.4 kg, find the speed with which P reaches D. [4]
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MATHEMATICS 9709/05
Paper 5 Mechanics 2 (M2)
May/June 2003
1 hour 15 minutes
Graph paper

Where a numerical value for the acceleration due to gravity is needed, use 10 m s−2 .
This document consists of 4 printed pages.
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A frame consists of a uniform circular ring of radius 25 cm and mass 1.5 kg, and a uniform rod of
length 48 cm and mass 0.6 kg. The ends A and B of the rod are attached to points on the circumference
of the ring, as shown in the diagram. Find the distance of the centre of mass of the frame from the
centre of the ring. [4]
A uniform solid hemisphere, with centre O and radius 4 cm, is held so that a point P of its rim is in
contact with a horizontal surface. The plane face of the hemisphere makes an angle of 70◦ with the
horizontal. Q is the point on the axis of symmetry of the hemisphere which is vertically above P. The
diagram shows the vertical cross-section of the hemisphere which contains O, P and Q.
(i) Determine whether or not the centre of mass of the hemisphere is between O and Q. [3]
The hemisphere is now released.
(ii) State whether or not the hemisphere falls on to its plane face, giving a reason for your answer.
[2]
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A uniform beam AB has length 6 m and mass 45 kg. One end of a light inextensible rope is attached
to the beam at the point 2.5 m from A. The other end of the rope is attached to a fixed point P on a
vertical wall. The beam is in equilibrium with A in contact with the wall at a point 5 m below P. The
rope is taut and at right angles to AB (see diagram). Find
(i) the tension in the rope, [4]
(ii) the horizontal and vertical components of the force exerted by the wall on the beam at A. [3]
4 A particle of mass 0.2 kg moves in a straight line on a smooth horizontal surface. When its displacement
from a fixed point on the surface is x m, its velocity is v m s−1 . The motion is opposed by a force of
1
magnitude N.
3v
dv
(i) Show that 3v2 = −5. [3]
dx
(ii) Find the value of v when x = 7.4, given that v = 4 when x = 0. [4]
A toy aircraft of mass 0.5 kg is attached to one end of a light inextensible string of length 9 m. The
other end of the string is attached to a fixed point O. The aircraft moves with constant speed in a
horizontal circle. The string is taut, and makes an angle of 60◦ with the upward vertical at O (see
diagram). In a simplified model of the motion, the aircraft is treated as a particle and the force of the
air on the aircraft is taken to act vertically upwards with magnitude 8 N. Find
(i) the tension in the string, [3]
(ii) the speed of the aircraft. [4]
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6 A particle is projected with speed 60 m s−1 from a point on horizontal ground. The angle of projection
is α ◦ above the horizontal. The particle reaches the ground again after 10 s.
(i) Find the value of α . [3]
(ii) Find the greatest height reached by the particle. [2]
(iii) At time T s after the instant of projection the direction of motion of the particle is at an angle
of 45◦ above the horizontal. Find the value of T . [4]
A light elastic string has natural length 10 m and modulus of elasticity 130 N. The ends of the string
are attached to fixed points A and B, which are at the same horizontal level. A small stone is attached
to the mid-point of the string and hangs in equilibrium at a point 2.5 m below AB, as shown in the
diagram. With the stone in this position the length of the string is 13 m.
(i) Find the tension in the string. [2]
(ii) Show that the mass of the stone is 3 kg. [2]
The stone is now held at rest at a point 8 m vertically below the mid-point of AB.
(iii) Find the elastic potential energy of the string in this position. [3]
(iv) The stone is now released. Find the speed with which it passes through the mid-point of AB. [4]
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General Certificate of Education Advanced Subsidiary Level and Advanced Level
Advanced International Certificate of Education
MATHEMATICS 9709/06
STATISTICS 0390/06
Paper 6 Probability & Statistics 1 (S1)
May/June 2003
1 hour 15 minutes
Graph paper

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1 (i)
The diagram represents the sales of Superclene toothpaste over the last few years. Give a reason
why it is misleading. [1]
(ii) The following data represent the daily ticket sales at a small theatre during three weeks.
52, 73, 34, 85, 62, 79, 89, 50, 45, 83, 84, 91, 85, 84, 87, 44, 86, 41, 35, 73, 86.
(a) Construct a stem-and-leaf diagram to illustrate the data. [3]

(b) Use your diagram to find the median of the data. [1]
2 A box contains 10 pens of which 3 are new. A random sample of two pens is taken.
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(i) Show that the probability of getting exactly one new pen in the sample is 15
. [2]
(ii) Construct a probability distribution table for the number of new pens in the sample. [3]
(iii) Calculate the expected number of new pens in the sample. [1]
3 (i) The height of sunflowers follows a normal distribution with mean 112 cm and standard deviation
17.2 cm. Find the probability that the height of a randomly chosen sunflower is greater than
120 cm. [3]
(ii) When a new fertiliser is used, the height of sunflowers follows a normal distribution with mean
115 cm. Given that 80% of the heights are now greater than 103 cm, find the standard deviation.
[3]
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4 Kamal has 30 hens. The probability that any hen lays an egg on any day is 0.7. Hens do not lay more
than one egg per day, and the days on which a hen lays an egg are independent.
(i) Calculate the probability that, on any particular day, Kamal’s hens lay exactly 24 eggs. [2]
(ii) Use a suitable approximation to calculate the probability that Kamal’s hens lay fewer than 20 eggs
on any particular day. [5]
5 A committee of 5 people is to be chosen from 6 men and 4 women. In how many ways can this be
done
(i) if there must be 3 men and 2 women on the committee, [2]
(ii) if there must be more men than women on the committee, [3]
(iii) if there must be 3 men and 2 women, and one particular woman refuses to be on the committee
with one particular man? [3]
6 The people living in 3 houses are classified as children (C), parents (P) or grandparents (G). The
numbers living in each house are shown in the table below.
House number 1 House number 2 House number 3

4C , 1P, 2G 2C, 2P, 3G 1C , 1G
(i) All the people in all 3 houses meet for a party. One person at the party is chosen at random.
Calculate the probability of choosing a grandparent. [2]
(ii) A house is chosen at random. Then a person in that house is chosen at random. Using a tree
diagram, or otherwise, calculate the probability that the person chosen is a grandparent. [3]
(iii) Given that the person chosen by the method in part (ii) is a grandparent, calculate the probability
that there is also a parent living in the house. [4]
7 A random sample of 97 people who own mobile phones was used to collect data on the amount of
time they spent per day on their phones. The results are displayed in the table below.
Time spent per

0≤t<5 5 ≤ t < 10 10 ≤ t < 20 20 ≤ t < 30 30 ≤ t < 40 40 ≤ t < 70
day (t minutes)
Number
11 20 32 18 10 6
of people
(i) Calculate estimates of the mean and standard deviation of the time spent per day on these mobile
phones. [5]
(ii) On graph paper, draw a fully labelled histogram to represent the data. [4]
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MATHEMATICS 9709/07
Paper 7 Probability & Statistics 2 (S2)
May/June 2003
1 hour 15 minutes
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1 A fair coin is tossed 5 times and the number of heads is recorded.
(i) The random variable X is the number of heads. State the mean and variance of X . [2]
(ii) The number of heads is doubled and denoted by the random variable Y . State the mean and
variance of Y . [2]
2 Before attending a basketball course, a player found that 60% of his shots made a score. After
attending the course the player claimed he had improved. In his next game he tried 12 shots and
scored in 10 of them. Assuming shots to be independent, test this claim at the 10% significance level.
[5]
3 A consumer group, interested in the mean fat content of a particular type of sausage, takes a random
sample of 20 sausages and sends them away to be analysed. The percentage of fat in each sausage is
as follows.
26 27 28 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 32 32 32 33 33 34 34 34 35 35
Assume that the percentage of fat is normally distributed with mean µ , and that the standard deviation
is known to be 3.
(i) Calculate a 98% confidence interval for the population mean percentage of fat. [4]
(ii) The manufacturer claims that the mean percentage of fat in sausages of this type is 30. Use your
answer to part (i) to determine whether the consumer group should accept this claim. [2]
4 A random variable X has probability density function given by
1 − 12 x 0 ≤ x ≤ 2,
f(x) =
0 otherwise.
(i) Find P(X > 1.5). [2]
(ii) Find the mean of X . [2]
(iii) Find the median of X . [3]
5 Over a long period of time it is found that the time spent at cash withdrawal points follows a normal
distribution with mean 2.1 minutes and standard deviation 0.9 minutes. A new system is tried out,
to speed up the procedure. The null hypothesis is that the mean time spent is the same under the
new system as previously. It is decided to reject the null hypothesis and accept that the new system
is quicker if the mean withdrawal time from a random sample of 20 cash withdrawals is less than
1.7 minutes. Assume that, for the new system, the standard deviation is still 0.9 minutes, and the time
spent still follows a normal distribution.
(i) Calculate the probability of a Type I error. [4]
(ii) If the mean withdrawal time under the new system is actually 1.5 minutes, calculate the probability
of a Type II error. [4]
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6 Computer breakdowns occur randomly on average once every 48 hours of use.
(i) Calculate the probability that there will be fewer than 4 breakdowns in 60 hours of use. [3]
(ii) Find the probability that the number of breakdowns in one year (8760 hours) of use is more than
200. [4]
(iii) Independently of the computer breaking down, the computer operator receives phone calls
randomly on average twice in every 24-hour period. Find the probability that the total number
of phone calls and computer breakdowns in a 60-hour period is exactly 4. [3]
7 Machine A fills bags of fertiliser so that their weights follow a normal distribution with mean 20.05 kg
and standard deviation 0.15 kg. Machine B fills bags of fertiliser so that their weights follow a normal
distribution with mean 20.05 kg and standard deviation 0.27 kg.
(i) Find the probability that the total weight of a random sample of 20 bags filled by machine A is
at least 2 kg more than the total weight of a random sample of 20 bags filled by machine B. [6]
(ii) A random sample of n bags filled by machine A is taken. The probability that the sample mean
weight of the bags is greater than 20.07 kg is denoted by p. Find the value of n, given that
p = 0.0250 correct to 4 decimal places. [4]
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9709 Mathematics June 2003
FOREWORD ....................................................................................................................... 1
MATHEMATICS .................................................................................................................. 2
GCE Advanced Level ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Paper 9709/01 Paper 1 ................................................................................................................................. 2
Paper 9709/02 Paper 2 ................................................................................................................................. 5
Paper 9709/03 Paper 3 ................................................................................................................................. 7
Paper 9709/04 Paper 4 ................................................................................................................................. 9
Paper 9709/05 Paper 5 ............................................................................................................................... 13
Paper 9709/06 Paper 6 ............................................................................................................................... 15
Paper 9709/07 Paper 7 ............................................................................................................................... 17
This booklet contains reports written by Examiners on the work of candidates in certain papers. Its contents
are primarily for the information of the subject teachers concerned.
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GCE Advanced Level
Paper 9709/01
Paper 1
General comments
Candidates generally found the Paper to their liking. It gave all candidates the opportunity to demonstrate
what they had been taught and there were parts of questions that allowed the more able candidates to show
their potential. There were however a few really poor scripts, and it was clear that these candidates should
not have been entered for the examination. Standards of numeracy and algebraic manipulation were good
and the majority of scripts were well-presented and easy to mark. Questions 2, 6 and 9 presented
candidates with most problems, implying that it is the “trigonometry” sections of the Syllabus in which
candidates show least confidence. Candidates should be aware of the instruction that requires non-exact
answers to be expressed to three significant figures. It is not acceptable, for example, to express the sum of
a series, 542.5 in Question 4, as 543.
Comments on specific questions
Question 1
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Failure to cope with the “–” sign in (2 x -
) was common, but the majority of candidates realised the need to
x
find the 4th term of the expansion and correctly evaluated 5C3´2²´(−1)³. A significant number of candidates
æ 1ö æ 1ö
however took the term in ç ÷ to be the 2nd term - that is, 5C1´(2x)4´ ç - ÷ .
x
è ø è xø
Of the minority preferring to remove the “2x” from the bracket, (2x)5 was often replaced by 2x5.
Answer: – 40.
Question 2
This was poorly answered, even by many of the very good candidates who all too often started by attempting
to express sin 3x or cos 3x in terms of sin x or cos x. Even when candidates recognised the need to use
“tan = sin ¸ cos”, there were many scripts in which the “3” was cancelled to leave tan x instead of tan 3x.
Others replaced tan 3x by 3tan x at a later stage. Of the minority who obtained tan 3x = −2, many offered
only a negative solution (−21.1°) and only a few realised that there were three solutions in the range 0° to
180°.
Answers: 38.9°, 98.9°, 158.9°.
Question 3
This was a straightforward question that posed only a few problems. Candidates showed confidence in their
ability to both differentiate and integrate negative powers of x. Omission of the constant of integration was
the only common error.
12 6
Answers: (a) 4 - 3
; (b) 2 x 2 - +c .
x x
2
Question 4
There were a large number of completely correct answers. Most candidates correctly evaluated a = 1.5 and
recognised the need to find the total number of terms in the progression. Although the majority used
“a + (n – 1)d” a second time, there were others who incorrectly used “a + nd” and several who used the
n n
longer method of equating (2a + (n - 1)d ) with (a + l ) . Candidates generally preferred to use the first of
2 2
these equations to find the sum of all the terms in the progression, though about a quarter of all solutions
n
used the simpler form of (a + l ) . Several candidates lost the final accuracy mark by offering the exact
2
answer of 542.5 as 543.
Answer: 542.5 .
Question 5
This was very well answered and usually a source of high marks. Virtually all candidates realised the need
to form two linear simultaneous equations, the solution of which was nearly always correct. In part (ii), apart
from a small minority who took ff(x) as [f(x)]², candidates confidently coped with a(ax + b ) + b either
algebraically or numerically. Omission of the “+b” in the expression for ff(x) was rare.
Answers: (i) a = 2, b = −3; (ii) 2.25 .
Question 6
It was rare to obtain a completely correct solution. Sketches of y = 3sin x were disappointing, for apart from
a significant number who either omitted the question or scored zero, there were far too many offerings in
which: the curve was shown as a series of straight lines; the curve failed to pass through the origin; there
was no evidence of −3 < y < 3, either marked on the diagram or implied in the working. In part (ii), only a
1
small percentage of candidates realised the need to substitute the point ( p, 3) into the equation y = kx. In
2
part (iii) only a few solutions were seen in which the candidate realised that the other point was the minimum
point of the curve. On the positive side, candidates coped well with the use of radians.
6 1
Answers: (i) Sketch; (ii) k = ; (iii) (− p , −3).
p 2
Question 7
This proved to be an easy question that presented the majority of candidates with full marks. Evaluating the
1 1
gradient of L1 as 2 or ± was seen, as was the use of the perpendicular gradient as . Surprisingly, most
2 m
1
errors came in attempting to express y - 4 = ( x - 7) in the form y = mx + c prior to solving simultaneous
2
equations. Only a few solutions were seen in which the incorrect formula was used for finding the distance
between two points.
Answers: (i) 2y = x + 1 ; (ii) 4.47 or 20 .
Question 8
A large number of candidates incorrectly expressed BA as either b − a or as b + a. Of greater concern

however was the very large proportion who took BA as a.b. These same candidates repeated this for BC
and tried to merge the two scalar products. With all other candidates however, use of the scalar product
was, as last year, very good and most candidates realised that to test for perpendicularity, there was no need
to evaluate the moduli of the two vectors concerned. In part (ii), most candidates struggled to show that the
two vectors were parallel. Some candidates had been taught to use the vector product and were generally
successful; others used scalar product to obtain an angle of 0°. Other candidates had difficulty in expressing
æ - 2ö æ - 5ö
ç ÷ ç ÷
why it was that ç 4 ÷ and ç 10 ÷ were parallel.
ç 2 ÷ ç 5 ÷
è ø è ø
3
In both parts, marks were lost through a lack of explanation. Many candidates thought it sufficient in part (i)
to show that the scalar product was zero, without ever mentioning that this proved that the angle was 90°.
Similarly in part (ii), candidates showed the vectors to be 2k and 5k without ever saying what this in fact
2
proved. Also in part (ii), many candidates failed to express the answer as a ratio, leaving answers as , or
5
0.4 or even 40%, or even the wrong way round as 5:2.
Answers: (i) Proof; (ii) Proof, 2:5.
Question 9
This was poorly answered and many candidates showed a serious misunderstanding of the use of radian
1
measure. In part (i), a significant number of candidates used the formula r²θ with θ = 179°. At least a half
2
of all attempts failed to cope with the larger sector and left the answer as 32 cm². There were very few
correct answers to part (ii) with many candidates interpreting “perimeter” as “arc length”, or using the angles
of the two sectors as θ and 1, or θ and 179, instead of θ and p − θ. Only about a quarter of all attempts at
part (iii) were correct. Many candidates failed to recognise the need to use trigonometry. It was apparent
that a large number of candidates were unaware of the exact values of sin 60° or cos 30° since a
considerable number failed to realise the significance of “exact” in the wording of the question. Decimal
answers checked against (24 + 8√3) were not acceptable for the final answer mark.
Answers: (i) 68.5 cm²; (ii) 0.381; (iii) Proof.
Question 10
This proved to be a source of high marks for most candidates. The differentiation and integration of
5 x + 4 was generally well done, though about a third of all attempts failed to include the “´5” in part (i) and
1
-
the “¸5” in part (iii). A small number of weaker candidates took 5 x + 4 as (5 x + 4) 2 or as (5 x + 4)-1 or
even as 5 x + 2 . Most candidates successfully recognised that part (ii) required the link between
connected rates of change. In part (iii), at least a third of all attempts assumed that the lower limit of “0”
could be ignored. Despite these errors, there were a large number of completely correct solutions.
5 38
Answers: (i) ; (ii) 0.025; (iii) 2.53 or .
6 15
Question 11
Solutions to this question, particularly to part (v) showed considerable improvement from previous Papers.
In part (i) the majority of candidates realised that b = ±4 and worked accordingly. Many attempts in part (i)
expressed “ 8 x - x 2 ” as “ x 2 - 8 x ”, proceeded to “ ( x - 4)2 - 16 ” and then wrote the answer as “ 16 - ( x - 4)2 ”
with no explanation. Candidates should be made aware of the need to give full explanations of their working.
Part (ii) was generally correct with the majority of candidates preferring the safety of calculus rather than
relying on their answer to part (i). In part (iii) most candidates realised the need to bring the “−20” to the
other side of the equation and to solve equal to zero. Only about a half of all solutions obtained the correct
range, even when the end-points −2 and 10 were obtained. Many solutions were seen in which the set of
values for x was stated as either “x < −2 and x < 10” or “x > −2 and x > 10”. Part (iv) was poorly
answered. Most candidates seemed to realise that the domain of g-1 was the same as the range of g, but
failed to realise that this could be stated from their answer to part (i). They were more successful with their
answer to the range of g-1 since the domain of g was given. Answers to part (v) were pleasing with nearly
two-thirds of all attempts realising that the answer to part (i) was needed to enable the inverse of g to be
obtained. Simple algebraic errors were responsible for the loss of the final accuracy mark.
Answers: (i) 16 - ( x - 4)2 , a = 16, b = −4; (ii) (4, 16); (iii) −2 < x < 10;
(iv) Domain x < 16, range g-1(x) > 4; (v) g-1(x) = 4 + 16 - x .
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Paper 9709/02
Paper 2
General comments
A wide range of ability was displayed in candidates’ responses to the Paper. Few marks of 40 or more were
scored, though the Examiners were most impressed by the level of expertise displayed by candidates in
these scripts. However, there were a substantial number of scripts in which candidates proved unequal to
the challenge of more than one or two of the seven questions; such candidates often recorded marks in
single figures.
Candidates seemed to have sufficient time to attempt all the questions, but often struggled to cope effectively
with Questions 5, 6 and 7 (iii), in particular. Conversely, Question 1 and 4 (ii) produced an excellent
response from the overwhelming majority of candidates.
There are two areas where the Examiners recommend that candidates ought to especially concentrate on
when preparing for future examinations. Firstly, candidates should familiarise themselves with the formulae
sheets (list MF9) which form part of the examination provision; many examples of poor differentiation and
integration techniques, and results in particular, could have been avoided had candidates been familiar with
the list. Secondly, candidates should work through carefully previous 9709/02 Papers, and thus become
aware of the range of topics tested and the difficulty levels of questions.
Examiners are concerned by the high proportion of candidates who currently appear poorly equipped to
make any meaningful headway with most (or all) of the questions set; this was especially true of
Questions 4 (i), 5 (i) and (ii), 6 (ii) and 7 (iii), which were rarely successfully attempted and yet were similar
to problems set in previous 9709/02 Papers.
Comment on specific questions
Question 1
This was a popular question with candidates, and proved most successful with those who squared each side
of the initial inequality to yield a linear equation or inequality for x. A very high proportion of solutions were,
however, marred by the erroneous statement that -10x > -15 implies x > 1.5 (instead of the correct x < 1.5).
Those candidates who adopted an ‘ad hoc’, less systematic, approach based on ± (x – 4) > ± (x + 1) were
rarely successful, often arriving at results such as 4 > 1. Very few graphical solutions were seen; these were
invariably very successful.
Answer: x < 1.5 .
Question 2
(i) Expanding the right hand side and comparing coefficients posed no real problem for candidates,
but the majority were convinced that a2 = 9 implied a = +3. Strictly, a = ± 3, and the correct choice
of sign comes from the further result 2a = 6. Few investigated beyond a2 = 9 to obtain a second
form for a.
(ii) Having correctly found that a = 3, albeit usually by accident, most candidates could then cope
perfectly well with the two resulting quadratic equations x2 + 3x + 1 = 0 and x2 – 3x – 1 = 0;
however, a small minority returned to the original equation x4 – 9x2 – 6x – 1 = 0 and tried, always
unsuccessfully, to solve it, either by (wrongly) treating it as a quadratic equation in x2 or by setting
x = ± 1, ± 2, ± 3,… and seeking integer roots.
-3± 5 3 ± 13
Answers: (i) a = 3; (ii) x = , .
2 2
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Question 3
(i) Few successful attempts were made at integrating the function e2x; many candidates differentiated
e2x.
(ii) Follow through marks were usually earned, but many candidates erroneously used
ln(a + b) º ln(a) + ln(b).
1 2p 1
Answers: (i) (e - 1); (ii) p = ln11 » 1.20.
2 2
Question 4
(i) There were many good solutions; unsuccessful attempts were caused by an error in signs in the
denominator of the left hand and/or right hand side expansions or, more seriously, candidates used
tan(A + B) = tan A + tan B.
(ii) Those who erred as above in part (i) failed to score, but an overwhelming majority of candidates
picked up full marks.
Answers: (ii) 18.4°, 71.6°.
Question 5
(i) Few examples of correct sketches of both graphs were seen, though many solutions featured one
good graph. Both the functions lnx and (2 - x2) have well documented basic shapes and the
Examiners were surprised that the graph of the former, in particular, was unfamiliar to so many
candidates.
(ii) Many attempts were not based on the given values 1.0 and 1.4, and featured attempts to do the
work of part (iii). All that was required was to compare the values of f(1.0) and f(1.4), where
f(x) º ± (lnx – 2 + x2), and to comment that f(1.0), f(1.4) have different signs.
(iii) Although more successfully attempted, it was noticeable that many solutions featured oscillating
values 1.31 and 1.32; the key to successful iteration is to work, at early and intermediate stages, to
more than the number of decimal places required in the final answer. Here, for an answer correct
to two decimal places, one should work to four places during successive interactions.
Answer: (iii) 1.31 .
Question 6
(i) Around half of all solutions failed to use the chain rule or used an incorrect format based on that
rule.
180
(ii) Very few candidates were successful; many used an interval of h = = 22.5 instead of
8
1 p p
. = , even though the question explicitly referred to angle x being measured in radians.
2 4 8
p p
Also, instead of using two strips, with vertical ordinates measured at the 3 values x = 0, , ,a
8 4
substantial proportion of solutions were based on the use of two or four ordinates, or more.
(iii) There were a substantial number of correct deductions, often based on excellent sketches. Other
solutions usually featured the right answer but without any reason.
- sec 2 x
Answers: (i) y = < 0; (ii) 0.57; (iii) over-estimate.
(1 + tan x )2
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Question 7
(i) Responses were disappointing; many candidates were unable to differentiate x(q) or y(q) and often
dy dx dy
was set equal to ¸ .
dx dq dq
(ii) A majority of solutions failed due to an inability to calculate the basic trigonometrical functions
p
sin q, cos q and cot q at q = , though setting up the equation of the tangent was usually done
4
successfully.
dy
(iii) Very few attempted this part of the question. Those that did failed to note that = 0, and so
dx
p 3p
q = , at the points in question.
2 2
p
Answers: (ii) y = x + 3 - » x + 1.43; (iii) ( p , 3) and (3 p , 3).
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Paper 9709/03
Paper 3
General comments
There was a considerable variety of standard of work by candidates on this Paper and a corresponding very
wide spread of marks from zero to full marks. The Paper appeared to be accessible to candidates who were
well prepared and no question seemed to be of undue difficulty. Moreover adequately prepared candidates
seemed to have sufficient time to attempt all questions. However there were some very weak, often untidy,
scripts from candidates who clearly lacked the preparation necessary for work at the level demanded by this
Paper. All questions discriminated to some extent. The questions or parts of questions on which candidates
generally scored highly were Question 2 (integration by parts), Question 8 (i) (stationary point) and (iii)
(iteration), and Question 9 (i) (vector geometry). Those on which scores were low were Question 4 (ii)
(algebra), Question 5 (complex numbers), Question 6 (ii) (series expansion) and Question 10 (iii)
(trigonometrical integral).
The detailed comments that follow inevitably refer to common errors and can lead to a cumulative impression
of poor work on a difficult Paper. In fact there were many scripts showing a good and sometimes excellent
understanding of all the topics being tested.
Where numerical and other answers are given after the comments on individual questions, it should be
understood that alternative forms are often possible and that the form given is not necessarily the sole
‘correct answer’.
Question 1
Errors of sign and in the values of cos 60°, sin 60°, cos 30°, sin 30°, prevented some candidates from
reaching an equation in cos x only, but generally this question was well answered.
Answer: (ii) 125.3°.
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Question 2
Most candidates approached the integration by parts correctly. Errors in integrating e2x, and in simplification
were quite frequent, but the main source of error was the failure to appreciate the correct meaning in this
context of the adjective ‘exact’.
1 2
Answer: (e + 1).
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Question 3
Very few candidates realised that x = 1 was the only critical value in relation to this inequality. Many answers
5
involved a further value, usually x = . Examiners also noted that, while some candidates investigated the
3
related inequality obtained by squaring both sides of the given inequality, a substantial number dropped the
modulus sign and mistakenly squared only one side. Fully correct solutions were rare and often obtained
with the assistance of a sketch graph.
Answer: x < 1.
Question 4
Many candidates answered part (i) well, using either the factor theorem with x = 2, or long division.
There were very few completely satisfactory solutions to part (ii). By contrast, there were many fallacious
attempts at a proof, e.g. those based on a set of instances of non-negative values of f(x), or the claim that
f(2) = 0 and 2 > 0 together implied that f(x) > 0 for all x. The three correct methods seen were arguments
based on (a) an exhaustive discussion of the stationary points and graph of y = f(x), (b) a discussion of the
nature of the zeros of x2 – 4x + 4 and x2 + 2x + 2 together with a proof that both expressions only took
non-negative or positive values, and (c) completing the squares and writing f(x) as (x – 2)2 ((x + 1)2 + 1).
Most attempts to use method (a) or (b) omitted some essential detail. Method (c) was usually successfully
completed.
Answer: (i) 8.
Question 5
Though some candidates found this question quite straightforward, it was generally poorly answered. Given
the modulus and argument of the complex number w, many candidates were unable to state it in the form
2 2
x + iy immediately. Thus they embarked on a lengthy search based on x2 + y2 = 1 and x : y = cos p: sin p,
3 3
and quite frequently arrived at a wrong answer. Whatever the outcome, multiplication of 2i by w was often
incorrectly done and though most knew how to divide 2i by w, errors, particularly of sign, were common. The
plotting of points on an Argand diagram was usually well done, but part (iii) was only accessible to those who
had completed part (i) correctly. The most common method here was to show that UA = AB = BU.
2 2
Answers: (i) cos p + isin p, – 3 – i, 3 – i.
3 3
Question 6
In part (i), most candidates started out with an appropriate form of partial fractions with three unknown
constants. Errors in identifying the numerator of f(x) with that of the combined fractions proved costly. A
thorough check of the algebraic work at this stage would have helped. Indeed since full marks in part (ii)
were clearly dependent on accurate work earlier, regular checks during part (i) were desirable, for example
when setting up simultaneous equations in the unknowns or when evaluating expressions. A fairly common
error was to start with an inappropriate form of fractions.
Examiners were disappointed to see so many poor attempts at part (ii). Whereas most candidates could
expand (1 + 2x)–1 correctly, very few could deal with (x – 2)–1 or (x – 2)–2 accurately.
1 4 8 1 4x
Answer: (i) + + or + .
2 x + 1 x - 2 (x - 2)2 2 x + 1 (x - 2)2
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Question 7
There were many sound solutions to part (i). A minority of candidates merely showed that the given
differential equation is satisfied when initially x = 5. This did not show that x satisfies the equation at all
times. In part (ii) the work was generally quite good with many candidates reaching a solution involving
ln(100 – x), or equivalent. The main errors were the omission of a constant of integration and failure to give
ln(100 – x) the appropriate sign.
Answers: (ii) x = 100 – 95exp(–0.02t); (iii) x tends to 100.
Question 8
Part (i) was generally well answered. The work in part (ii) was disappointing. Few candidates realised that
the solution involved replacing the iterative formula with an equation in a and showing this to be equivalent
2
to 3 = ln a + , or vice versa. However part (iii) was often correctly done, though some failed to carry out
a
sufficient iterations to establish convergence to 0.56.
2
Answers: (i) (2, ln 2 + 1), minimum point; (ii) a = ; (iii) 0.56.
3 - ln a
Question 9
The first part was generally very well answered. Some candidates seemed not to understand what the angle
between the two planes really was, for having found 40.4° correctly from the normals they followed it with its
complement 49.6°.
Clearly some candidates were unprepared for part (ii) and failed to make progress. However others tackled
it by a variety of methods. Some found two points on the line e.g. one with x = 0 and one with y = 0, and
obtained the vector equation of the line from them. Others used the normals to the planes to obtain a
direction vector for the line and completed the solution by finding a point on the line. Another method was to
develop a Cartesian equation for the line by eliminating variables from the plane equations, and deduce an
equation in vector form. Examiners remarked that algebraic and numerical slips were frequent here.
Answers: (i) 40.4°; (ii) 3j + 2k + l(6i -10j – 7k).
Question 10
In part (i) some attempts broke down because of trivial slips in manipulation. The majority succeeded and
solutions varied in length from five lines to two pages. Part (ii) was fairly well answered though some
solutions failed to contain sufficient working to justify the given answer. Examiners felt that part (iii) was
poorly done. The structure of the question led to the integration of cot x – cot 2x, yet many of those who had
integrated cot x correctly in part (ii) could not produce a correct integral of cot 2x here. Most attempts at
integrating cosec 2x directly were very poor indeed, though occasionally a correct integral was obtained.
1
Answer: (iii) In 3.
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Paper 9709/04
Paper 4
General comments
Many candidates were well prepared for this examination and some scored very high marks. However a
substantial number of candidates were ill prepared for the challenge, and scored very low marks.
The incline of difficulty within the Question Paper is reflected in candidates’ work in Question 1 and
Question 7. Almost all candidates scored full marks in Question 1 and almost all candidates found some
difficulty with Question 7. Candidates generally worked through the questions in order; this is an
appropriate strategy for Question Papers of this type.
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Candidates should be aware of the rubric requirement that answers must be correct to three significant
figures, or one decimal place in the case of angles in degrees. Many candidates gave answers to
two significant figures in Question 6 (i) and Question 7 (i), and insufficiently accurate answers arising from
premature approximation were often seen in Question 6 (ii) and Question 7 (iv). Although procedures are
in place to prevent an unreasonable loss of marks arising from repeatedly giving insufficiently accurate but
otherwise correct answers, candidates can lose marks for 2 significant figure answers and for errors arising
as a result of premature approximation.
Answers were given at several points in the Question Paper, which are not reconcilable with common sense
considerations. The case most obvious to Examiners of this feature was in Question 7 (i), in which very
many candidates gave an answer for the speed of P at B greater than or equal to the speed of P at A
(8 ms–1).
Question 1
This was found to be a straightforward starter question with most candidates scoring all four marks. The
most common mistake was to use v = 0.8, instead of 0.4, in applying P = Tv.
Answers: (i) 8000 N; (ii) 3200 W.
Question 2
Part (i) of this question was poorly attempted; very many candidates did not seem to understand what was
required.
In some cases either one particular force was ignored in answering both parts (a) and (b), or one force was
omitted in answering part (a) and a different force was omitted in answering part (b). This suggests that
many candidates believe that ‘resultant’ means the resultant of just two forces.
Some candidates failed to distinguish between the component of the resultant, and the components of the
three individual forces. In almost all such cases relevant minus signs were omitted.
Most candidates used a correct method for finding the magnitude of the resultant in part (ii), although some
candidates wrote R = 102 + 102 + 62 . Where candidates used trigonometrical methods firstly to combine
two of the forces, and then to use the result of this in combination with the third force, inaccuracies often
occurred.
Answers: (i)(a) 14.3 N, (b) 5.20 N; (ii) 15.2 N.
Question 3
Although intended as a straightforward demand, many candidates either omitted part (i) or identified an
incorrect region. Some candidates thought they needed to sketch a (t, x) graph.
An incorrect region was not however a barrier to scoring full marks in part (ii); this part was very well
attempted with almost all candidates obtaining the correct answer.
Part (iii) was much less well attempted. Although it is clear that P is moving more quickly than Q throughout
the period T < t < 9, so that the gap between the two continues to widen, the answer 16 m was frequently
given. So too was 9 m, from 25 – 16.
1
The main source of error was in using s = (u + v)t once for the whole distance travelled by P during the
2
first 9 s. Thus the incorrect answer 20 m, from 45 – 25, was common.
Other incorrect answers arose from the difference in area of two triangles, and include 9 m (25 – 16),
65 m (81 – 16) and 56 m (81 – 25).
Answers: (ii) 4; (iii) 40 m.
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Question 4
Part (i) of this question was well answered by most candidates.
s
However some candidates integrated where they should have differentiated, and some used v = .
t
Part (ii) was less well attempted; many candidates obtained a(t) = 0.2t following v(t) = t + 0.1t2. Using a(10)
instead of a(0) for the initial acceleration was very common.
Some candidates set up the equation for t as 1 + 0.2t = 2(1 + 0.2t).
Answers: (i) 20 ms–1; (ii) 5.
Question 5
Part (i) of this question was poorly attempted, perhaps not surprisingly given that very few candidates made
sketches showing the forces acting on A and B.
It was expected that candidates would consider the equilibrium of each of the particles, but in many cases it
was far from clear that this was the intention. In some cases it appeared that candidates were considering
the equilibrium of each of the strings. Considering the equilibrium of S1 is not a useful move, although
considering the equilibrium of S2 does lead directly to T1.
Many candidates introduced an acceleration in part (i) and used Newton’s second law. Common incorrect
answers included T1 = T2 = 2, and T1 = 2, T2 = 4.
Part (ii) was a little better attempted than part (i), although many candidates omitted the weight or the
resistance or the tension in applying Newton’s second law to each of the particles.
The absence of T from the equations was particularly prevalent. Thus answers for the acceleration of 8 ms–2
for A and 9 ms–2 for B were common, notwithstanding the impossibility of this with the string S2 unbroken.
Many candidates who included the tension in their equations brought forward numerical values from part (i),
thus producing two values for the acceleration, one from each of two simple equations in a.
Answers: (i) 4 N in S1, 2N in S2; (ii) 8.5 ms–2, 0.1 N.
Question 6
Part (i) was very well attempted, most candidates obtaining the correct answer. In a few cases candidates
obtained 0.0375 by multiplying the mass 0.15 by the given answer in part (ii), although clearly no marks
could be given for this.
In part (ii) many candidates obtained a = 0.25 from 0.0375 = 0.15a. This answer scored only one of the
available marks, unless it was supported by some indication that a represents ‘deceleration’ here, or that the
direction of the acceleration a is opposite to the direction of motion.
Notwithstanding the given result in part (ii), more candidates used a = +0.25 or a = +1.375 or a = –1.375 in
the subsequent parts of the question, than used a = –0.25.
In part (iii) the most common wrong answers were:
1 1 1
24 m (from 5.5 x 4 + 0.25 x 42) and 11 m (from (5.5 + 0) x 4 or from 0 = 5.5 + 4a and 5.5 x 4 + a42).
2 2 2
Some candidates used methods that involved calculating the speed of arrival of the block at the boundary
board, including some who obtained this speed as 6.5 ms–1, despite the obvious slowing down of the block.
Candidates who used an incorrect positive value for a in part (iii) usually continued with the same value in
parts (iv) and (v). Thus it was common for candidates to obtain answers greater than 3.5 ms–1 for the
answer in part (iv), contrary to common sense.
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Some candidates used t = 4 in part (iv), again contrary to common sense. Thus 2.5 ms–1 was a common
wrong answer. It ought to be clear to candidates that, because the block is slowing down, it will take longer
to return to A than it did to reach the boundary board.
Most candidates used a correct method in part (iv), although a few implicitly assumed that the speed of
rebound of the block was the same as the speed of arrival at the boundary board, and calculated the total
distance as 60.5 m, from 02 – 5.52 = 2(–0.25)s.
Answers: (i) 0.0375 N; (iii) 20 m; (iv) 1.5 ms–1; (v) 44.5 m.
Question 7
This question proved difficult for candidates and it was common for one or more parts to be omitted.
In part (i) very few candidates approached the problem through energy considerations. Those who did
usually obtained the PE gain correctly, but this was often followed by one of two common errors linked with
1
the kinetic energy. In the first of these the candidate simply equated the PE gain with mv2, taking no
2
account of the initial speed and obtaining v as 6.58. In the second the candidate equated the PE gain with
1
+ m(v2 – 82) instead of minus this quantity, obtaining v as 10.4.
2
Among the candidates who considered the acceleration of the particle and then used v2 = 82 + 2a(2.5), most
had a = 8.66 leading to v = 10.4, rather than a = -8.66. If candidates had questioned the validity of their
answer they would have realised that the speed at B must be less than that at A.
Unfortunately a very large number of candidates produced work for part (i) which bore no relationship with
the question set. Answers included finding the speed of a particle projected vertically, with initial speed
8 ms–1, when at a height of 2.5sin60° above the point of projection (v2 = 82 + 2(–g)(2.5sin60°)).
Another case was finding the speed of a particle projected at 60° to the horizontal with speed 8 ms–1, when
at a height of 2.5sin60° above the point of projection.
In none of the cases seen was any attempt made to suggest that the scenarios considered lead to the same
answer as that actually required. Candidates cannot expect to score marks for answers to a question in
which they change the scenario, unless they produce clear arguments for equivalence in the sense that the
revised problem inevitably leads to the same answer. This is almost certain to be more difficult for
candidates than to answer the question as set, and this is what is strongly recommended by Examiners. The
difficulty here is highlighted by considering the differences in the components of the velocities at A and B in
three cases.
Velocity at A Velocity at B
Horiz. Comp. Vert. Comp. Horiz. Comp. Vert. Comp.
Question as Set 4 6.93 2.27 3.94
Vertical Projection 0 8 0 4.55
Oblique Projection 4 6.93 4 2.17
In considering part (ii) the acceleration is not constant as the particle travels from A to the highest point, nor
is the component of acceleration constant in any particular direction. These features preclude the use of
v2 = u2 + 2as, and this part of the question can only be successfully undertaken by considering energy.
Candidates should be encouraged to expect to need to use energy when particles move along curved paths
in a vertical plane.
Unfortunately very few candidates used energy in part (ii), and v2 = u2 + 2as was used in several different
irrelevant ways.
Notwithstanding candidates’ reluctance to use energy in other parts of the question, many referred to energy
implicitly or explicitly in answering part (iii).
Part (iv) was reasonably well attempted, although hardly any candidates used the best strategy of applying
the fact that the work done by the frictional force is equal to the KE at A minus the KE at D.
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Among the candidates who considered the work done as the energy lost by the particle between C and D,
1
some failed to include the KE at C. Some other candidates used mg(2.5sin60°) + m(vD2 – vC2) as the total
2
energy lost.
Rather more candidates used Newton’s second law to find the acceleration of the particle from C to D, and
then used v2 = u2 + 2as. The main difficulty for candidates using this method was in finding the component of
the weight down the plane. Many candidates gave this as mgsin30°, assuming implicitly (and incorrectly)
that the angle between CD and the horizontal is 30°.
Some candidates omitted the weight component, obtaining the acceleration as –3.5 ms–2. Some candidates
had the magnitude of a correct, but with a minus sign.
Answers: (i) 4.55 ms–1; (iii) Path BC is smooth and B and C are at the same height (Þ KE the same at B
and C); (iv) 5.25 ms–1.
Paper 9709/05
Paper 5
General comments
There was a good response to this Paper. In the majority of scripts the work was well presented and there
was no evidence that candidates were pressed for time in completing the Paper.
The dynamics questions were tackled with confidence with many all correct solutions by candidates from a
fairly wide spectrum of the ability range. However, this could not be said of the statics questions where a lot
of uncertainty was displayed particularly with the idea of taking moments.
Yet again marks were carelessly thrown away through failing to work correct to three significant figures. For
example, in Question 3, the tension in the string was 467.6537..., which was then correctly rounded to
468N. Many candidates then used the value 468 to obtain the vertical component of the force at A as 44.7N
rather than using the best value retained in the calculator to obtain 45N.
Thankfully the number of candidates still using g = 9.81 ms–2, despite the instructions on the front page of the
Paper, continues to decline. However these candidates should have been alerted in Question 7 (ii) when
this value of g was used. This gave a mass of 3.06 kg which was not the 3 kg requested in the question.
Question 1
Although this question posed few problems for the more able candidates many of the remainder fell into error
for a variety of reasons. The main one, and most serious, was the fact that candidates who were obviously
taking moments about the centre of the ring, more often than not, had the term 1.5 x 25 appearing in the
equation. No credit could be obtained as equations derived from either taking moments or resolving must
include only the relevant number of terms, i.e. 2 terms if the moments were taken about the centre of the
ring, or 3 terms if taken about the y-axis where the origin of coordinates was such that the centre of the ring
was (25, 25).
Another frequent error was to assume that the masses of the ring and rod were proportional to their length
(i.e. 2p x 25 and 48), despite the fact that the question did not specify that the components of the frame were
made of the same material. The Method mark was allowed in this case provided all else was correct.
Answer: 2 cm.
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Question 2
The better candidates coped with part (i), but there were frequent errors by the rest in either calculating OQ
or by using the wrong formula to find the distance of the centre of mass from O. It was depressing to find
candidates taking an Advanced Level Paper who took the complement of 70° to be 30°. With the calculation
of the distance of the centre of mass from O, it would be true to state that each of the first five centres of
1
mass given in the formula sheet MF9 appeared often, with the most frequent offender being r for the
2
hemispherical shell.
In part (ii) apart from a correct deduction, few candidates could give a coherent reason why the hemisphere
did not fall on its plane face. There were many ambiguous statements of the type “the centre of mass falls
before P”. Only rarely was there a succinct statement, based on statical ideas, that after release, the
resultant moment of the system about P was due to the weight of the hemisphere only and resulted in a
clockwise moment.
Answers: (i) Centre of mass not between O and Q as 1.5 cm > 1.46 cm.
Question 3
It was generally appreciated that the tension in the string could only be found by taking moments, preferably
about A. Then angle PAB was usually found correctly to be 30° although it was not unusual to see 26.6°
from the less able candidates.
A frequent careless error was to have the weight also acting at a distance 2.5 cm from A. An approach by
some candidates was to consider the tension as the vertical and horizontal components Tcos30° and
Tsin30°. Unfortunately the resulting moments equation often did not contain the moment of the Tsin30°
component. Hence no credit could be given as the derived equation must contain the moments of all the
relevant forces.
Part (ii) presented a lot of difficulty for many candidates. One large group thought that the resultant force
exerted by the wall at A was in the direction AB. Another group seemed to interpret “horizontal and vertical
components” as being parallel and perpendicular to AB.
Answers: (i) 468 N; (ii) 234 N and 45 N.
Question 4
Candidates of all abilities scored well on this question. The fact that the differential equation was given in
part (i) undoubtedly helped nearly all candidates to score maximum marks in part (ii). Only very weak
candidates failed to see that it was necessary to apply Newton’s Second Law of Motion to answer part (i). It
was encouraging to see that the negative sign appeared in its proper place in the development of the
equation as there was very little evidence of sign fiddling to get the required answer.
Answer: (ii) 3 ms–1.
Question 5
There were many excellent all correct solutions to this question, even by candidates who only performed
modestly in other parts of the Paper. Considering the improvement generally on this topic, it is to be hoped
that circular motion is no longer one of the great mysteries of mechanics. Some of the infrequent errors in
part (i) were (a) the tension in the string in the wrong direction, (b) the omission of 8N force when resolving
vertically and (c) resolving in the direction of the string and equating the forces to zero. The latter case could
2
v
not be correct as the acceleration of the aircraft has a component cos 30o in this direction.
r
Part (ii) was also very well answered and only the weakest candidates used r = 9 rather than 9sin60°. A
number of solutions were laboured through using the acceleration in the form rw2 to find w and then using
v = rw to find the speed. Occasionally the premature approximation of taking the radius to be 7.8 m led to
an answer which was not correct to three significant figures and thus led to the needless loss of the final
mark.
Answers: (i) 6 N; (ii) 9 ms–1.
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Question 6
On the whole there was a high degree of success with parts (i) and (ii), but many of the routes to the
answers were somewhat lengthy. In part (ii) for example, many went to great lengths to first calculate the
time taken to reach the highest point rather than merely state that it was 5 seconds. Others, who seem to
think that all projectile problems are dependent on the use of the equation of the trajectory, first found the
horizontal distance at the instance when the particle was at its highest point.
Although able candidates coped well with part (iii), many of the rest failed to appreciate that it depended on
recognising that, at time T, the vertical component of the velocity was equal to the horizontal component.
Had some of them drawn a simple sketch it could have avoided the frequent error of assuming that at time T,
the components of the velocity were 60cos45° and 60sin45°. Across the whole ability range there were
many who unnecessarily found the speed of the particle (46.9 ms–1) at time T during the course of their
calculations.
Answers: (i) 56.4°; (ii) 125 m; (iii) 1.68 seconds.
Question 7
It was a very weak candidate indeed who failed to answer part (i) correctly.
The vertical resolution of the forces in part (ii) was good with a vast improvement in performance over similar
situations occurring in problems in the past. Despite the mass of the stone being given, only in a minority of
solutions was there any evidence of a late adjustment when the first attempt produced, for example, a mass
of 1.5kg.
One of the most frequent failures in part (iii) was to assume that AB = 10m. Examiners got so used to
seeing the incorrect answer 511 J that they knew instantly where the error lay. A more disturbing error was
the assumption that the extension of the string was proportional to the depth of the stone below AB.
Apart from the best candidates, the usual mark obtained in part (iv) was 2. Although the G.P.E. (= 240 J)
invariably appeared in the energy equation, the E.P.E. of the string as the stone passed through the
mid-point of AB did not.
Answers: (i) 39 N; (iii) 650 J; (iv) 16 ms–1.
Paper 9709/06
Paper 6
General comments
This Paper elicited a wide range of marks. There were a couple of difficult parts to the questions, but these
were offset by some very easy parts. Only a few candidates appreciated the misleading impression of a
false zero in Question 1. Premature approximation was only a problem in Questions 3 and 4, where some
candidates from certain Centres continued to work to only 1 significant figure and thus did not use their
normal tables correctly.
Question 1
The first part of this question was the worst attempted on the Paper, with many imaginative and varied (but
incorrect) reasons for why the graph was misleading. The stem-and-leaf diagram was very well attempted
by almost everybody. Most candidates remembered to give a key. The median was poorly attempted
n
however, with many candidates thinking it was the th term, even from 21 people, and of those who
2
obtained the correct number (the 11th), some quoted it as 9 rather than 79. Many wrote the numbers out in
order to find the median, rather negating the purpose of a stem-and-leaf diagram.
Answers: (i) false zero; (ii)(b) 79.
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Question 2
Some candidates went straight into a binomial situation here, without realising that taking two pens is
equivalent to taking one pen then taking another without replacement. Again, some managed to do part (i)
correctly, with the help of the answer being given, but could not see any relationship between part (i) and
part (ii). The expected value was followed through provided the probabilities summed to 1.
7 7 1 3
Answers: (ii) P(0) = , P(1) = , P(2) = ; (ii) .
15 15 15 5
Question 3
This was well done with pleasing knowledge of the normal distribution. Some candidates lost marks by
premature approximation, taking a z-value of 0.4651 to be 0.46 or 0.47. In part (ii) many candidates looked
up 0.8 backwards in the tables but approximated to 2 significant figures, instead of working with 4. As usual,
some candidates lost a minus sign.
Answers: (i) 0.321; (ii) 14.3 .
Question 4
Part (i) of this question was pleasingly done by a large number of candidates, all of whom recognised the
binomial situation. However, half of the candidates lost a mark for approximating the answer to 3 decimal
places and not 3 significant figures. If 0.0829 was seen anywhere, the candidate gained full marks, but if the
answer appeared straight as 0.083 then a mark was lost for premature approximation.
In part (ii) the normal approximation to the binomial was also very well done, with almost all candidates
recognising the situation and applying a continuity correction.
Answers: (i) 0.0829; (ii) 0.275 .
Question 5
Solutions to permutations and combinations questions continue to improve. The last part needed some
thought and only the real thinkers managed to make a success of it, although most managed to gain some
credit for attempting an option of some sort.
Answers: (i) 120; (ii) 186; (iii) 90.
Question 6
The first two parts were well done, with most candidates understanding what was required, and getting high
marks on the probability in part (ii). Part (iii) needed some understanding, but most candidates made a
beginning by realising there were two options, and many also divided by their answer to part (ii), realising it
was a conditional probability question. However only the most perspicacious finally arrived at the correct
answer.
3 17 10
Answers: (i) ; (ii) ; (iii) .
8 42 17
Question 7
This question was very well done with many candidates achieving full marks. There was some confusion
about what constituted the mid-point of the intervals, but credit was given for trying almost anything apart
from an end point or class width. In working out the standard deviation credit was given for using their (albeit
wrong) mid-point. Thus many method marks were gained by candidates who did not quite produce the final
correct mean and standard deviation. A few candidates used 0.5, 10.5, etc as end points thus losing a mark,
but nearly everyone knew how to calculate frequency density for the histogram. The graphs were very
pleasingly drawn, with straight ruled lines, and scales and axes labelled.
Answers: (i) 18.4, 13.3;

(ii) frequency densities 2.2, 4.0, 3.2, 1.8, 1.0, 0.2 or scaled frequencies usually of 11, 20, 16,
9, 5, 1.
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Paper 9709/07
Paper 7
General comments
The performance of candidates in this Paper was varied. A number of candidates scored very highly with
well presented, clear solutions. However there were, equally, some very poor attempts from candidates who
were unprepared for this examination.
Candidates performed well on Questions 4 and 6 in particular, and often found Questions 1 to 3 more
challenging. Question 5 on Type I and Type II errors was slightly better answered, in general, than has
been the case in the past.
Comments on working to the correct level of accuracy have been made in the past; the Question Paper
requires three significant figures unless otherwise stated. Whilst in general fewer candidates are losing
marks because of this it is still surprising at this level that some (often very good) candidates still lose marks
due to premature approximation (i.e. working to three significant figures or less in earlier stages of working)
or even confusing significant figure accuracy with decimal place accuracy. This was particularly seen on
Question 2 where the answer required was 0.0834 to three significant figures and many candidates gave an
answer of 0.083, and in Question 5 the answer of 0.0234 was often given as 0.023.
Candidates did not appear to be under any time pressure to complete the Paper (despite many using a
lengthy method in their attempt at Question 1). On the whole candidates gave clear and full solutions.

Question 1
Many candidates did not use the straightforward way of attempting this question (mean = np, variance = npq)
and instead tried to set up a probability distribution table. This caused a time penalty and often errors were
made, (including some very fundamental ones with probabilities in tables totaling more than one). The main
error noted on part (ii) was to multiply the variance in part (i) by 2 rather than by 4.
Some non-numerical solutions to both parts were also seen.
Answers: (i) 2.5, 1.25; (ii) 5, 5.
Question 2
Some candidates correctly appreciated that this was a significance test using a Binomial Distribution.
Common errors were to calculate P(X > 10), P(X < 10), or merely P(X = 10) rather than P(X < 10) and
occasionally contradictory comments were seen in the conclusions (e.g. “Reject H0(p = 0.6), therefore the
player had not improved”). The majority of candidates attempted this question using a Normal Distribution
which was not strictly valid as nq was equal to 4.8; however, some credit was given. Many errors were noted
including lack of, or incorrect, continuity correction and much confusion between different methods was seen.
This was not a well attempted question.
Answer: Accept claim at 10% level.
Question 3
Several careless mistakes were seen in calculating the mean, but on the whole candidates were able to
calculate a confidence interval. A particularly common error was to use a wrong z-value. Some candidates
found their own standard deviation from the sample rather than using the given value, or even used
n
x 3. In part (ii), many candidates ignored the instructions to “use your answer to part (i)” and did
n -1
unnecessary further calculations (often incorrect). Candidates who did use their confidence interval
calculated in part (i) were often not clear in their explanation. A statement such as “30 was inside the
interval and therefore the claim could be accepted” was required. “It is in the interval” was too vague and
could not be accepted. Other incorrect comments such as “Accept the claim because 30 is close to 31”,
“Reject because 30 ¹ 29.4, and 30 ¹ 32.6” were seen showing a lack of understanding by the candidate.
Most candidates scored some marks on this question, but not many gained full marks.
Answers: (i) (29.4, 32.6), 30% is inside the interval; (ii) Accept claim (at 2% level).
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Question 4
This question was well attempted by the majority of candidates. Errors in part (i) included using wrong limits
ò x dx = x
2
for the integration, in part (ii) an error often seen was and surprisingly in part (iii) many basic
errors were seen in solving the quadratic equation. Poor algebra and errors such as m(4 – m) = 2 Þ m = 2
or (4 – m) = 2 were too often seen. Candidates often lost the final answer mark in part (iii) by not rejecting
the solution to the quadratic equation which was inadmissible.
2
Answer: (i) 0.0625; (ii) ; (iii) 0.586 .
3
Question 5
Whilst attempts at this topic were better than in the past there were still a large number of candidates who
did not attempt the question at all. Lack of clear numerical interpretation of Type I/Type II errors was still
evident. Common errors noted were omission of Ö20 in the denominator when standardising or use of the
wrong tail. In part (ii) 2.1 was often incorrectly used.
Answer: (i) 0.0234; (ii) 0.160 .
Question 6
Many candidates scored well on this question. In part (i) most candidates correctly used λ = 1.25 but errors
such as finding P(0, 1, 2, 3, 4), P(1, 2, 3) or 1 – P(0, 1, 2, 3) were seen. In part (ii) some candidates used an
incorrect variance and omitted or used a wrong continuity correction. Many candidates correctly found the
final answer of 0.123 in part (iii), though finding P(4) with λ = 1.25 and P(4) with λ = 5 and multiplying
these together was a common error, as was merely finding P(4) with λ = 5.
Answers: (i) 0.962; (ii) 0.0915; (iii) 0.123 .
Question 7
This was a reasonably well attempted question. In part (i) a common error of 202 x 0.152 or 202 x 0.272 when
calculating the variances was noted by Examiners along with rounding errors. Some candidates considered
2A > B or A – B < – 2 rather than A – B > 2, and even attempts to include a continuity correction were seen
0.152
so that A – B > 2 became A – B > 1.5. Of the candidates who found A ~ N (20.05, ) and
20
0.272 2
B ~ N (20.05, ) very few went onto consider A – B > 0.1 ( ) and some incorrectly used
20 20
A – B > 2. In part (b) weaker candidates worked with 0.975 and never found the z-value of 1.96 and some
candidates formed an incorrect equation involving an ‘n’ on the numerator. Surprisingly many candidates
incorrectly went from Ön = 14.7 to n = 3.8, and a final answer of 217 or 216.09 was also common.
Answers: (i) 0.0738; (ii) 216.
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Page 1 Mark Scheme Syllabus
MATHEMATICS – JUNE 2003 9709
Mark Scheme Notes
• Marks are of the following three types:
M Method mark, awarded for a valid method applied to the problem. Method
marks are not lost for numerical errors, algebraic slips or errors in units.
However, it is not usually sufficient for a candidate just to indicate an intention
of using some method or just to quote a formula; the formula or idea must be
applied to the specific problem in hand, e.g. by substituting the relevant
quantities into the formula. Correct application of a formula without the formula
being quoted obviously earns the M mark and in some cases an M mark can
be implied from a correct answer.
A Accuracy mark, awarded for a correct answer or intermediate step correctly

obtained. Accuracy marks cannot be given unless the associated method
mark is earned (or implied).
B Mark for a correct result or statement independent of method marks.
• When a part of a question has two or more "method" steps, the M marks are
generally independent unless the scheme specifically says otherwise; and similarly
when there are several B marks allocated. The notation DM or DB (or dep*) is used
to indicate that a particular M or B mark is dependent on an earlier M or B
(asterisked) mark in the scheme. When two or more steps are run together by the
candidate, the earlier marks are implied and full credit is given.
• The symbol √ implies that the A or B mark indicated is allowed for work correctly
following on from previously incorrect results. Otherwise, A or B marks are given for
correct work only. A and B marks are not given for fortuitously "correct" answers or
results obtained from incorrect working.
• Note: B2 or A2 means that the candidate can earn 2 or 0.

B2/1/0 means that the candidate can earn anything from 0 to 2.
The marks indicated in the scheme may not be subdivided. If there is genuine doubt
whether a candidate has earned a mark, allow the candidate the benefit of the
doubt. Unless otherwise indicated, marks once gained cannot subsequently be lost,
e.g. wrong working following a correct form of answer is ignored.
• Wrong or missing units in an answer should not lead to the loss of a mark unless the
scheme specifically indicates otherwise.
• For a numerical answer, allow the A or B mark if a value is obtained which is correct
to 3 s.f., or which would be correct to 3 s.f. if rounded (1 d.p. in the case of an
angle). As stated above, an A or B mark is not given if a correct numerical answer
arises fortuitously from incorrect working. For Mechanics questions, allow A or B
marks for correct answers which arise from taking g equal to 9.8 or 9.81 instead of
10.
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• The following abbreviations may be used in a mark scheme or used on the scripts:
AEF Any Equivalent Form (of answer is equally acceptable)
AG Answer Given on the question paper (so extra checking is needed to

ensure that the detailed working leading to the result is valid)
BOD Benefit of Doubt (allowed when the validity of a solution may not be
absolutely clear)
CAO Correct Answer Only (emphasising that no "follow through" from a

previous error is allowed)
CWO Correct Working Only – often written by a ‘fortuitous' answer
ISW Ignore Subsequent Working
MR Misread
PA Premature Approximation (resulting in basically correct work that is

insufficiently accurate)
SOS See Other Solution (the candidate makes a better attempt at the same
question)
SR Special Ruling (detailing the mark to be given for a specific wrong

solution, or a case where some standard marking practice is to be varied
in the light of a particular circumstance)
Penalties
• MR -1 A penalty of MR -1 is deducted from A or B marks when the data of a

question or part question are genuinely misread and the object and
difficulty of the question remain unaltered. In this case all A and B marks
then become "follow through √"marks. MR is not applied when the
candidate misreads his own figures – this is regarded as an error in
accuracy. An MR-2 penalty may be applied in particular cases if agreed at
the coordination meeting.
• PA -1 This is deducted from A or B marks in the case of premature

approximation. The PA -1 penalty is usually discussed at the meeting.

June 2003
GCE A AND AS LEVEL
MARK SCHEME
MAXIMUM MARK: 75
SYLLABUS/COMPONENT: 9709/01
MATHEMATICS
Paper 1 (Pure 1)
Page 1 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper
A AND AS LEVEL – JUNE 2003 9709 1
1. (2x – 1/x)5. 4th term needed.

® 5C3 = 5.4/2 M1 Must be 4th term – needs (2x)2 (1/x)3
® x 22 x (-1)3 DM1 Includes and converts 5C2 or 5C3
® -40 A1 Co
[3]
Whole series given and correct term
not quoted, allow 2/3
2. sin3x + 2cos3x = 0
tan3x = -2 M1 Use of tan = sin ¸ cos with 3x
x = 38.9 (8) A1 Co
and x = 98.9 (8) A1√ For 60 + “his”
and x = 158.9 (8) A1√ For 120 + “his” and no others in range
(ignore excess ans. outside range)
[4] Loses last A mark if excess answers
in the range
NB. sin23x + cos23x = 0 etc. M0
But sin23x = (-2cos3x)2 plus use of
s2 + c2 = 1 is OK
Alt. √5sin(3x + a ) or √5cos(3x - a ) both
OK
3. (a) dy/dx = 4 – 12x-3 B2, 1 One off for each error (4, -, 12, -3)
[2]
ò = 2x
2
(b) – 6x-1 + c 3 x B1 One for each term – only give +c if
[3] obvious attempt at integration
(a) (quotient OK M1 correct formula, A1
co)
4. a = -10 a + 14d = 11 d = 3 M1 Using a = (n – 1)d

2
M1 Correct method – not for a + nd
a + (n – 1)d = 41 n = 35 A1 Co
Either Sn = n/2(2a + (n –1)d) or n/2(a + l) M1 Either of these used correctly

= 542.5 A1 For his d and any n
[5]
5. (i) 2a + b = 1 and 5a + b = 7 M1 Realising how one of these is formed

® a = 2 and b = -3 A1 Co
[2]
(ii) f(x) = 2x - 3 ff(x) = 2(2x – 3)-3 M1 Replacing “x” by “his ax + b” and “+b”
® 4x – 9 DM1 For his a and b and solved = 0
= 0 when x = 2.25 A1 Co
[3]

6. (i) B2, 1 For complete cycle, shape including

curves, not lines, -3 to +3 shown or
[2] implied, for -p to p. Degrees ok
(ii) x = p/2, y = 3 (allow if 90o) M1 Realising maximum is (p/2, 3) + sub

® k = 6/p co. A1 Co (even if no graph)
[2]
(iii) (-p/2, -3) – must be radians B1 Co (could come from incorrect graph)
[1]
7. (i)
Gradient of L1 = -2 B1 Co – anywhere
Gradient of L2 = ½ M1 Use of m1m2 = -1
Eqn of L2 y – 4 = ½(x – 7) M1A1√ Use of line eqn – or y = mx + c. Line
[4] must be through (7, 4) and non-
parallel
(ii) Sim Eqns M1 Solution of 2 linear eqns

® x = 3, y = 2 A1 Co
AB = √(22 +42) = √20 or 4.47 M1A1 Correct use of distance formula. Co

[4]
8. (i) BA = a – b = i + 2j – 3k M1 Knowing how to use position vector

BC = c – b = -2i + 4j + 2k for BA or BC – not for AB or CB
Dot product = -2 + 8 – 6 = 0 M1A1 Knowing how to use x1y1 + x2y2 + x3y3.
Co
® Perpendicular A1 Correct deduction. Beware fortuitous
[4] (uses AB or CB – can get 3 out of 4)
(ii) BC = c – b = -2i + 4j + 2k M1 Knowing how to get one of these

AD = d – a = -5i + 10j + 5k
These are in the same ratio \
parallel M1 Both correct + conclusion. Could be
dot product = 60 ® angle = 0o
Ratio = 2:5 (or √24: √150) M1A1 Knowing what to do. Co. Allow 5:2
[4]

9.
(i) θ = 1 angle BOC = p-θ B1 For p-θ or for ½pr2 – sector

Area = ½r2θ = 68.5 or 32(p-1) M1 Use of ½r2θ
(or ½circle-sector) A1 Co
[3] NB. 32 gets M1 only
(ii) 8 + 8 + 8θ = ½(8 + 8 + 8(p-θ)) M1 Relevant use of s = rθ twice

Solution of this eqn M1 Needs θ – collected – needs
perimeters
® 0.381 or 1/3(p-2) A1 Co.
[3]
(iii) θ = p/3 AB = 8cm B1 Co.

BC = 2 x 8sinp/3 = 8√3 M1 Valid method for BC – cos rule, Pyth
allow decimals here
Perimeter = 24 + 8√3 A1 Everything OK. Answer given
[3] NB. Decimal check loses this mark
10. y = √(5x + 4)
(i) dy/dx = ½(5x + 4)-½ x 5 B1B1 ½(5x + 4)-½ x 5 B1 for each part
x = 1, dy/dx = 5/6 B1 Co
[3]
(ii) dy/dt = dy/dx x dx/dt M1 Chain rule correctly used

= 5/6 x 0.03
® 0.025 A1√ For (i) x 0.03
[2]
(iii) realises that area ® M1 Realisation + attempt – must be

integration (5x + 4)k
ò = (5x + 4)3/2 ¸ 3/2 ¸ 5 A1A1 For (5x + 4)3/2 ¸ 3/2. For ¸ 5
Use of limits ® 54/15 - 16/15 DM1 Must use “0” to “1”

= 38/15 = 2.53 A1 Co
[5]

11. (i) 8x – x2 = a – x2 – b2 – 2bx +

equating M1 Knows what to do – some equating
® b = -4 B1 Anywhere – may be independent
a = b2 = 16 (i.e. 16 – (x - 4)2) A1 For 16- ( )2
[3]
(ii) dy/dx = 8 – 2x = o when M1 Any valid complete method

® (4, 16) (or from –b and a) A1 Needs both values
[2]
(iii) 8x – x2$-20
x2 – 8x – 20 = (x – 10)(x + 2) M1 Sets to 0 + correct method of solution
End values –2 and 10 A1 Co – independent of < or > or =
Interval –2#x#10 A1 Co – including # (< gets A0)
[3]
g: x ® 8x – x2 for x$4
(iv) domain of g-1 is x # 16 B1√ From answer to (i) or (ii). Accept <16
range of g-1 is g-1$4 B1 Not f.t since domain of g given
[2]
(v) y = 8x – x2 ® x2 – 8x + y = 0 M1 Use of quadratic or completed square

expression to make x subject
x = 86√(64 – 4y) ¸ 2 DM1 Replaces y by x

g-1(x) = 4 + √(16 – x) A1 Co (inc. omission of -)
[3]
or (x – 4)2 = 16 – y ® x = 4 + √(16 – y)
® y = 4 + √(16 – x)

June 2003
GCE AS LEVEL
MARK SCHEME
MAXIMUM MARK: 50
MATHEMATICS
Paper 2 (Pure 2)
1 EITHER: State or imply non-modular inequality (x - 4)2 > (x + 1)2,

or corresponding equation B1
Expand and solve a linear inequality, or equivalent M1
Obtain critical value 1½ A1
State correct answer x < 1½ (allow #) A1
OR: State a correct linear equation for the critical value e.g. 4 - x = x + 1 B1
Solve the linear equation for x M1
Obtain critical value 1½, or equivalent A1
State correct answer x < 1½ A1
OR: State the critical value 1½, or equivalent, from a graphical method or by
inspection or by solving a linear inequality B3
State correct answer x < 1½ B1
[4]
2 (i) EITHER: Expand RHS and obtain at least one equation for a M1
Obtain a2 = 9 and 2a = 6, or equivalent A1
State answer a = 3 only A1
OR: Attempt division by x2 + ax + 1 or x2 - ax -1, and obtain an equation in a M1

Obtain a2 = 9 and either a3 - l la + 6 = 0 or a3 - 7a - 6 = 0, or equivalent A1
[Special case: the answer a = 3, obtained by trial and error, or by

inspection, or with no working earns B2.] [3]
(ii) Substitute for a and attempt to find zeroes of one of the quadratic factorsM1
Obtain one correct answer A1
State all four solutions ½(-3 ± 5 ) and ½(3 ± 13 ), or equivalent A1
[3]
3 (i) State or imply indefinite integral of e2x is ½e2x, or equivalent B1

Substitute correct limits correctly M1
Obtain answer R = ½ e2p - ½, or equivalent A1
[3]
(ii) Substitute R = 5 and use logarithmic method to obtain an equation

in 2p M1*
Solve for p M1 (dep*)
Obtain answer p = 1.2 (1.1989 ...) A1
[3]

4 (i) Use tan (A ± B) formula to obtain an equation in tan x M1

tan x + 1 (1 - tan x)
State equation =4 , or equivalent A1
1 - tan x 1 + tan x
Transform to a 2- or 3-term quadratic equation M1
Obtain given answer correctly A1
[4]
(ii) Solve the quadratic and calculate one angle, or establish that
t = 1/3, 3 (only) M1
Obtain one answer, e.g. x = 18.4o 6 0.1o A1
Obtain second answer x = 71.6o and no others in the range A1
[Ignore answers outside the given range] [3]
5 (i) Make recognizable sketch over the given range of two suitable
graphs, e.g. y =1n x and y = 2 - x2 B1+B1
State or imply link between intersections and roots and justify
given answer B1
[3]
(ii) Consider sign of In x - (2 - x2) at x = 1 and x = 1.4, or equivalent M1

Complete the argument correctly with appropriate calculation A1
[2]
(iii) Use the given iterative formula correctly with 1# xn #1.4 M1

Obtain final answer 1.31 A1
Show sufficient iterations to justify its accuracy to 2d.p.,
or show there is a sign change in the interval (1.305, 1.315) A1
[3]
6 (i) Attempt to apply the chain or quotient rule M1

Obtain derivative of the form ksec2 x or equivalent A1
(1 + tan x)2
Obtain correct derivative – sec2 x or equivalent A1
(1 + tan x)2
Explain why derivative, and hence gradient of the curve, is
always negative A1
[4]
(ii) State or imply correct ordinates: 1, 0.7071.., 0.5 B1

Use correct formula, or equivalent, with h = 1/8p and three ordinates M1
Obtain answer 0.57 (0.57220...) 6 0 . 0 1 ( a c c e p t 0 . 1 8 p) A1
[3]

(iii) Justify the statement that the rule gives an over-estimate B1
[1]
dx dy
7 (i) State = 2 – 2cos 2 q or = 2sin 2 q B1
dq dq
dy dy dx
Use = ¸ M1
dx dq dq
dy 2 sin 2q
Obtain answer = or equivalent A1
dx 2 - 2 cos 2q
Make relevant use of sin 2A and cos 2A formulae (indep.) M1
[5]
dy
(ii) Substitute q = ¼p in and both parametric equations M1
dx
dy
Obtain = 1, x = ½p - l, y = 2 A1
dx
Obtain equation y = x + 1.43 , or any exact equivalent A1√
[3]
(iii) State or imply that tangent is horizontal when q = ½p or 3/2p B1

Obtain a correct pair of x , y or x- or y-coordinates B1
State correct answers (p, 3) and (3p, 3) B1
[3]

June 2003
GCE A AND AS LEVEL
MARK SCHEME
MAXIMUM MARK: 75
SYLLABUS/COMPONENT: 9709/03, 8719/03
MATHEMATICS AND HIGHER MATHEMATICS

Paper 3 (Pure 3)
A AND AS LEVEL – JUNE 2003 9709/8719 3
1 (i) Use trig formulae to express LHS in terms of sin x and cos x M1
Use cos 60° = sin 30° to reduce equation to given form cos x = k M1
[2]
1
(ii) State or imply that k = - (accept -0.577 or -0.58) A1
3
Obtain answer x = 125.3° only A1
[Answer must be in degrees; ignore answers outside the given range.]
1
[SR: if k = is followed by x = 54.7°, give A0A1√.]
3
[2]
2 State first step of the form kxe2x 6 ò ke2x dx M1

Complete the first step correctly A1
Substitute limits correctly having attempted the further integration
of ke2x M1
Obtain answer ¼ (e2 + 1) or exact equivalent of the form ae2 + b,
having used e0 =1 throughout A1
[4]
3 EITHER State or imply non-modular inequality (x -2)2 < (3 -2x)2, or

corresponding equation B1
Expand and make a reasonable solution attempt at a 2- or 3-term
quadratic, or equivalent M1
Obtain critical value x = 1 A1
State answer x < 1 only A1
OR State the relevant linear equation for a critical value,

i.e. 2 - x = 3 - 2x, or equivalent B1
Obtain critical value x = 1 B1
State answer x < 1 B1
State or imply by omission that no other answer exists B1
OR Obtain the critical value x = 1 from a graphical method, or by inspection,

or by solving a linear inequality B2
[4]

4 (i) EITHER State or imply that x - 2 is a factor of f(x) B1

Substitute 2 for x and equate to zero M1
Obtain answer a = 8 A1
[The statement (x -2)2 = x2 - 4x + 4 earns B1.]
OR Commence division by x2 - 4x + 4 and obtain partial quotient x2 + 2x B1

Complete the division and equate the remainder to zero M1
OR Commence inspection and obtain unknown factor x2 + 2x + c B1

Obtain 4c = a and an equation in c M1
[3]
(ii) EITHER Substitute a = 8 and find other factor x2 + 2x + 2 by inspection

or division B1
State that x2 - 4x + 4 $ 0 for all x (condone > for $) B1
Attempt to establish sign of the other factor M1
Show that x2 + 2x + 2 > 0 for all x and complete the proof A1
[An attempt to find the zeros of the other factor earns M1.]
OR Equate derivative to zero and attempt to solve for x M1

Obtain x = -½ and 2 A1
Show correctly that f(x) has a minimum at each of these values A1
Having also obtained and considered x = 0, complete the proof A1
[4]
2 2
5 (i) State or imply w = cos p + isin p (allow decimals) B1
3 3
Obtain answer uw = - 3 - i (allow decimals) B1√
u
Multiply numerator and denominator of by -1 - i 3 , or equivalent M1
w
u
Obtain answer = 3 - i (allow decimals) A1
w
[4]
(ii) Show U on an Argand diagram correctly B1

Show A and B in relatively correct positions B1√
[2]
(iii) Prove that AB = UA (or UB), or prove that angle AUB = angle ABU
(or angle BAU) or prove, for example, that AO = OB and angle
AOB = 120o, or prove that one angle of triangle UAB equals 60° B1
Complete a proof that triangle UAB is equilateral B1
[2]

6 (i) EITHER State or imply f(x) ≡ A + B + C B1

2x + 1 x – 2 (x – 2)2
State or obtain A = 1 B1
State or obtain C = 8 B1
Use any relevant method to find B M1
Obtain value B = 4 A1
OR State or imply f(x) ≡ A + Dx + E

2x+1 (x - 2)2 B1
Use any relevant method to find D or E M1
Obtain value D = 4 A1
Obtain value E = 0 A1
[5]
(ii) EITHER Use correct method to obtain the first two terms of the
expansion of (1 + 2x)-1 or (x – 2)-1 or (x - 2)-2 or (1 - ½x)-1 or (1 - ½x)-2 M1
Obtain any correct sum of unsimplified expansions up to the
terms in x2 (deduct A1 for each incorrect expansion) A2√
Obtain the given answer correctly A1
æ - 2ö
[Unexpanded binomial coefficients involving -1 or -2, e.g. çç ÷÷ are not
è1 ø
sufficient for the M1.]
[f.t. is on A, B, C, D, E.]
[Apply this scheme to attempts to expand (9x2 +4)(1+2x)-1(x - 2)-2 , giving

M1A2 for a correct product of expansions and A1 for multiplying out and
reaching the given answer correctly.]
[Allow attempts to multiply out (1 + 2x)(x - 2)2 (1 - x + 5x2), giving B1 for

reduction to a product of two expressions correct up to their terms in x2,
M1 for attempting to multiply out as far as terms in x2, A1 for a correct
expansion, and A1 for obtaining 9x2 + 4 correctly.]
[SR: B or C omitted from the form of partial fractions. In part (i) give the first
B1, and M1 for the use of a relevant method to obtain A, B, or C, but no
further marks. In part (ii) only the M1 and A1√ for an unsimplified sum are
available.]
[SR: E omitted from the form of partial fractions. In part (i) give the first B1,
and M1 for the use of a relevant method to obtain A or D, but no further
marks. In part (ii) award M1A2√A1 as in the scheme.]
OR Differentiate and evaluate f(0) and f΄(0) M1

Obtain f(0) = 1 and f΄(0) = -1 A1
Differentiate and obtain f˝(0) = 10 A1
Form the Maclaurin expansion and obtain the given answer correctly A1
[4]

dx
7 (i) State or imply that = k (100 - x) B1
dt
Justify k = 0.02 B1
[2]
1
(ii) Separate variables and attempt to integrate M1
100 - x
Obtain term – ln (100 - x), or equivalent A1
Obtain term 0.02t, or equivalent A1
Use x = 5, t = 0 to evaluate a constant, or as limits M1
Obtain correct answer in any form, e.g. -ln(100 - x) = 0.02t - ln 95 A1
Rearrange to give x in terms of t in any correct form,
e.g. x = 100 - 95exp(-0.02t) A1
[6]
[SR: In (100 - x) for -ln (100 - x). If no other error and x = 100 - 95exp(0.02t) or
equivalent obtained, give M1A0A1M1A0A1√]
(iii) State that x tends to 100 as t becomes very large B1
[1]
8 (i) State derivative 1 - 2 , or equivalent B1

x x2
Equate 2-term derivative to zero and attempt to solve for x M1
Obtain coordinates of stationary point (2, ln 2 +1), or equivalent A1+A1
Determine by any method that it is a minimum point,
with no incorrect work seen A1
[5]
2
(ii) State or imply the equation a = B1
3 - ln a
2
Rearrange this as 3 = ln a + (or vice versa) B1
a
[2]
(iii) Use the iterative formula correctly at least once M1

Show sufficient iterations to justify its accuracy to 2 d.p., or show
there is a sign change in the interval (0.555, 0.565) A1
[3]
9 (i) State or imply a correct normal vector to either plane,
e.g. i + 2j - 2k or 2i - 3j + 6k B1
Carry out correct process for evaluating the scalar product of both
the normal vectors M1
Using the correct process for the moduli, divide the scalar product
of the two normals by the product of their moduli and evaluate the
inverse cosine of the result M1
Obtain answer 40.4° (or 40.3°) or 0.705 (or 0.704) radians A1
[Allow the obtuse answer 139.6° or 2.44 radians]
[4]

(ii) EITHER Carry out a complete strategy for finding a point on l M1

Obtain such a point e.g. (0, 3, 2) A1
EITHER Set up two equations for a direction vector

ai + bj + ck of l, e.g. a + 2b - 2c = 0
and 2a – 3b +6c = 0 B1
Solve for one ratio, e.g. a:b M1
Obtain a:b:c = 6: -10: -7, or equivalent A1
State a correct answer, e.g. r = 3j + 2k + l (6i - 10j - 7k) A1√
OR Obtain a second point on l, e.g. (6, -7, -5) A1
Subtract position vectors to obtain a direction vector for l M1
Obtain 6i - 10j - 7k, or equivalent A1
OR Attempt to find the vector product of the two normal vectors M1
Obtain two correct components A1
OR Express one variable in terms of a second M1

Obtain a correct simplified expression, e.g. x = (9 - 3y)/5 A1
Express the same variable in terms of the third and form
a three term equation M1
Incorporate a correct simplified expression, e.g. x = (12 - 6z)/7
in this equation A1
Form a vector equation for the line M1
æxö æ 0 ö æ1 ö
ç ÷ ç ÷ ç ÷
State a correct answer, e.g. ç y ÷ = ç 3 ÷ + ç - 5 / 3 ÷ l , or equivalent A1√
çz÷ ç 2÷ ç - 7 / 6÷
è ø è ø è ø

Obtain a correct simplified expression, e.g. y = (9 - 5x)/3 A1
Express the third variable in terms of the second M1
Obtain a correct simplified expression, e.g. z = (12 - 7x)/6 A1
æxö æ0ö æ1 ö
ç ÷ ç ÷ ç ÷
State a correct answer, e.g. ç y ÷ = ç 3 ÷ + l ç - 5 / 3 ÷ , or equivalent A1√
çz÷ ç 2÷ ç - 7 / 6÷
è ø è ø è ø
[6]
10 (i) EITHER Make relevant use of the correct sin 2A formula M1

Make relevant use of the correct cos 2A formula M1
Derive the given result correctly A1
OR Make relevant use of the tan 2A formula M1

Make relevant use of 1 + tan2 A = sec2 A or cos2 A + sin2 A = 1 M1
[3]

(ii) State or imply indefinite integral is ln sin x, or equivalent B1

Obtain given exact answer correctly A1
[3]
(iii) EITHER State indefinite integral of cos 2x is of the form k ln sin 2x M1

State correct integral ½ ln sin 2x A1
Substitute limits correctly throughout M1
Obtain answer ¼ 1n 3, or equivalent A1
OR State or obtain indefinite integral of cosec 2x is of the form k ln tan x,

or equivalent M1
State correct integral ½ ln tan x, or equivalent A1
Substitute limits correctly M1
Obtain answer ¼ ln 3, or equivalent A1
[4]

June 2003
GCE A AND AS LEVEL
MARK SCHEME
MAXIMUM MARK: 50
MATHEMATICS
Paper 4 (Mechanics 1)
Mechanics 1
1 (i) Tension is 8000 N or 800g B1 1

Accept 7840 N (from 9.8) or 7850 (from 9.81)
DW
(ii) For using P = or P = Tv M1
Dt
20
DW = 8000 ´ 20 or v = A1 ft
50
Power applied is 3200 W A1 3
Accept 3140 W (from 9.8 or 9.81)
SR (for candidates who omit g) (Max 2 out of 3)

P = 800 ´ 20 ¸ 50 B1 Power applied is 320 W B1
2 (i) (a) For resolving in the direction PQ M1
Component is 2 x 10cos30o – 6cos60o A1 2

or 14.3 N or 10 3 - 3 N
(b) Component is ± 6cos30o – 6cos60o or ± 5.20 N B1 1
or ± 3 3 N
SR (for candidates who resolve parallel to and

perpendicular to the force of magnitude 6 N)
(Max 2 out of 3)
For resolving in both directions M1
o
For X = 6 – 10cos 30 or –2.66 N and
Y = 10 + 10sin 30o or 15 N A1
SR (for candidates who give a combined answer for (a)
and (b)) (Max 2 out of 3)
For (6cos30o)i + (2 x10cos30o – 6cos60o)j or any vector
equivalent A1
(ii) For using Magnitude = ans(i ) 2 + ans (ii ) 2 M1

Magnitude is 15.2 N A1 ft 2
ft only following sin/cos mix and for answer 5.66 N
3 (i) Region under v = 2t from t = 0 to t = T indicated B1 1
(ii) For attempting to set up and solve an equation using M1

area D = 16 or for using s = ½ 2t2
For 16 = ½ 2T2 A1
T=4 A1 3
SR (for candidates who find the height of the D but do

not score M1) (Max 1 out of 3)
For h/T = 2 or h = 2T or v = 8 B1

(iii) For using distance = 10 ´ ans (ii) or M1

for using the idea that the distance is represented by the
area of the relevant parallelogram or
by the area of the trapezium (with parallel sides 9 and 4
and height 10) minus the area of the triangle
(with base 5 and height 10)
Distance is 40m A1 ft 2
4 (i) For differentiating x M1
1 2
x& = t + t A1
10
Speed is 20 ms-1 A1 3
(ii) 1
&x& = 1 + t B1 ft
5
1
For attempting to solve &x&(t ) = 2 &x&(0) (1 + t = 2) M1
5
t=5 A1 3
5 (i) For resolving forces on any two of A, or B, or A and B

combined ( T1 = W A + T2 , T2 = WB , T1 = W A + WB ) M1
Tension in S1 is 4 N or Tension in S2 is 2 N B1
Accept 0.4g or 3.92 (from 9.8 or 9.81) for T1
Tension in S2 is 2 N or Tension in S1 is 4 N A1 3

T1 = 0.4 and T2 = 0.2 B1
(ii) For applying Newton’s second law to A, or to B, or to A

and B combined M1
For any one of the equations T + 2 – 0.4 = 0.2a,

2 – T – 0.2 = 0.2a, 4 – 0.4 – 0.2 = 0.4a A1
For a second of the above equations A1
For solving the simultaneous equations for a and T M1
Acceleration is 8.5 ms-2, tension is 0.1 N A1 5

Accept 8.3 from 9.8 or 8.31 from 9.81
SR (for candidates who obtain only the ‘combined’
equation) (Max 3 out of 5)
For applying Newton’s second law to A and B
combined M1
For 4 – 0.4 – 0.2 = 0.4a A1
Acceleration is 8.5 ms-2 A1

6 (i) For using F = mR and R = mg ( F = 0.025 ´ 0.15 ´ 10) M1
Frictional force is 0.0375 N or 3/80 N A1 2

Accept 0.0368 from 9.8 or 9.81
(ii) For using F = ma (-0.0375 = 0.15a) or d = m g M1
Deceleration is 0.25 ms-2 (or a = - 0.25) A.G. A1 2
1 2 1
(iii) For using s = ut + at ( s = 5.5 ´ 4 + (-0.25)16) M1
2 2
Distance AB is 20m A1 2
(iv) For using v 2 = u 2 + 2as (v 2 = 3.5 2 - 2 ´ 0.25 ´ 20) M1
Speed is 1.5 ms-1 (ft (24.5 - (iii )) / 2 ) A1 ft 2
3.5 2 (iv) 2
(v) Return dist. = or distance beyond A = M1
2 ´ 0.25 2 ´ 0.25
Total distance is 44.5 m A1 ft 2

(ft 24.5 + (iii) or 2((iv)2 + (iii))
7 (i) PE gain = mg(2.5sin60o) B1
For using KE = ½ mv2 M1
For using the principle of conservation of energy M1

(½ m82 - ½ mv2 = mg(2.5sin60o))
Alternative for the above 3 marks:

For using Newton’s Second Law or stating a = - g sin 60 0 M1*
a = -8.66 (may be implied) A1
For using v 2 = u 2 + 2as (v 2 = 64 - 2 ´ 8.66 ´ 2.5) M1dep*
Speed is 4.55 ms-1 A1 4

(ii) For using ½ mu2 (>) mg hmax (½ 82 > 10 hmax ) M1
For obtaining 3.2m A.G. A1 2
(iii) Energy is conserved or absence of friction or curve BC is B1 1

smooth (or equivalent) and B and C are at the same
height or the PE is the same at A and B (or equivalent)

(iv) WD against friction is 1.4 ´ 5.2 B1
For WD = KE loss (or equivalent) used M1
1
1.4 ´ 5.2 = 0.4(8 2 - v 2 ) or
2
1
1.4 ´ 5.2 = 0.4((i ) 2 - v 2 ) + 0.4 ´10(2.5 sin 60 o ) A1
2
(12.8 or 4.14 + 8.66)

For using Newton’s Second Law M1*
o
0.4 g (2.5 sin 60 ¸ 5.2) - 1.4 = 0.4a (a = 0.6636) A1
For using v 2 = u 2 + 2as with u ¹ 0
(v 2 = 4.55 2 + 2 ´ 0.6636 ´ 5.2) M1dep*

June 2003
GCE A AND AS LEVEL
MARK SCHEME
MAXIMUM MARK: 50

Mechanics 2
1 The distance from the centre to the rod is 25 2 - 24 2 B1
For taking moments about the centre of the ring or about

the mid-point of the rod, or C.O.M. of frame
(correct number of terms required in equation) M1
(1.5 + 0.6) x = 0.6 x 7 or (1.5 + 0.6)(7 - x ) =1.5 x 7

1.5 x = 0.6 (7 - x ) A1
Distance is 2cm A1
SR Allow M1 for 48.7 = (50 p + 48) x
2 (i) OQ = 4 tan 20o (=1.456) B1
OG = 1.5 B1
G not between O and Q (all calculations correct) B1
(ii) Hemisphere does not fall on to its plane face *B1 ft
Because the moment about P is clockwise or

the centre of mass is to right of PQ (dep)* B1 ft
3 (i) Rope is at 30° to wall, or beam is at 0° to the horizontal

or a correct trig. ratio used B1
For taking moments about A or

For taking moments about P and resolving horizontally M1
2.5T = 45g x 3cos 30o or

5H = 45g x 3cos 30° and H = Tsin30° A1 ft
Tension is 468 N A1
(ii) Horizontal component is 234 N (ft ½ T) B1 ft
For resolving forces vertically (V = 45g - Tcos 30o) M1
Magnitude of vertical component is 45 N A1 ft

SR angle incorrect (i) B0, M1, A1 ft A0, (ii) B1 ft (T and angle), M1, A0
3

dv
4 (i) For using Newton's second law with a = v M1
dx
1 dv
- = 0.2v A1
3v dx
dv
3v2 = -5 from correct working A1
dx
3
(ii) For separating the variables and attempting to integrate M1
v 3 = (A) - 5x A1
For using x = 0 and v = 4 to find A, and then substituting

x = 7.4 (or equivalent using limits) M1
v=3 A1
5 (i) For resolving forces vertically (3 term equation) M1
Tcos600 + 0.5 x 10 = 8 A1
Tension is 6 N A1
(ii) Radius of circle is 9sin60° (7.7942) B1
v2
For using Newton's second law horizontally with a = M1
r
v2
6 sin 60o = 0.5 A1 ft
(9 sin 60 o )

v2
For using Newton's second law perpendicular to the string with a = M1
r
v2
(8 - 0.5 x 10)sin60° = 0.5 cos 60° A1 ft
(9 sin 60 o )
Speed is 9 ms-1 A1
4
2
NB Use of mrω , the M1 is withheld until v = rω is used
SR Lift perpendicular to the string:
(i) 8sin60o = 0.5g + Tcos60o ® T = 3.86: M1, A1, A1 (-1 MR) (2 out of 3 max);
0.5v 2
(ii) 3.86sin60o + 8cos60o = : B1, M1, A1√, A1 (-1 MR) (3 out of 4 max)
9 sin 60 o
Þ 10.7

1 2
6 (i) For using y = y& 0 t - gt with y = 0 and t = 10 or
2
y& = y& 0 - gt with y& = 0 and t = 5 M1
1
0 = 60sin a x10 - x 10 x 102 or 0 = 60sin a -10 x 5 A1
2
a = 56.4° A1
1 2
(ii) For substituting t = 5 into y = y& 0 t - gt or y& = 0 into
2
y& + y&
y& 2 = y& 0 2 - 2gy or y& = 0 and t = 5 into y = 0 t M1
2
Greatest height is 125m A1
(iii) y& = 60sin a - gT B1
x& = 60cos a B1
For attempting to solve x& = y& , or a complete method M1

for an equation in T using x& = y&
T = 1.68 A1
4
NB. Use of y& 0 = 60 in (i) and (ii) is M0

lx 130´ 3 130´1.5
7 (i) For using T = ( or ) M1
L 10 5
Tension is 39 N A1
5
(ii) For resolving forces vertically (mg = 2 x 39 x ) M1
13
Mass is 3kg A1
2
(iii) Extension = 20 - 10 (or 10 - 5) B1
lx 2
For using EPE =
2L
(L must be 10 or 5; must be attempt at extension, e.g. x = 20 or
x = 8 - 2.5 is M0)
130 ´ 10 2 130 ´ 5 2
[EPE = or EPE = 2 x ]
2 ´ 10 2´5
(Allow M1 only for x = 2 or 3) M1
EPE is 650 J (ft attempted extension in lowest position) A1 ft
(iv) Change in GPE = 3 x 10 x 8 B1 ft
For using the principle of conservation of energy with

KE, GPE and EPE all represented M1
2 130 ´ 2 2
650 = ½3v + 3 x 10 x 8 + A1 ft
2 ´10
Speed is 16 ms-1 A1

June 2003
GCE A AND AS LEVEL

AICE
MARK SCHEME
MAXIMUM MARK: 50
MATHEMATICS
Paper 6 (Probability and Statistics 1)
1 (i) False zero B1 1 Or any sensible answer
(ii) (a) Stem Leaf

3 45 B1 For correct stem, i.e. not 30, 40, 50 etc.
4 145 B1 For correct leaf, must be sorted
5 02
6 2
7 339
8 344556679
9 1
Key 3│4 rep 34, or stem

width = 10 B1 3 For key, NB 30│4 rep 34 gets B1 here
(b) 79 B1 ft 1 For correct answer, only ft from a

sorted stem and leaf diagram
3 7
2 (i) P(N, N ) = ´ M1 For multiplying 2 relevant possibilities
10 9
Mult. By 2 = 7/15 AG A1 2 For obtaining given answer
legitimately
OR Total ways 10C2 (= 45) M1 For both totals

Total 1 of each
7C1 x 3C1 (= 21)
Prob = 21/45 = 7/15 AG A1 2 For obtaining correct answer
(ii) P (N, N) – 3/10 x 2/9 (= 1/15) M1 For 2 correct numbers multiplied

together, can be implied
P( N , N ) = 7/10 x 6/9 M1 For 2 correct numbers multiplied

(= 7/15) together or subtracting from 1
x 0 1 2 B1 3 All correct. Table correct and no

P (X=x) 7/15 7/15 7/15 working gets 3/3
(iii) E(X) = 1 x 7/15 + 2 x 1/15 B1 ft 1 For correct answer or equivalent.

= 3/5 Only ft if å p = 1
3 (i) P(X > 120)

æ 120 - 112 ö
= 1 - Fç ÷ M1 For standardising with or without the
è 17.2 ø √, 17.22, but no cc.
= 1 - F (0.4651) M1 For finding the correct area, 1 – their
F (z), NOT F (1 – their z(0.4651))
= 1 - 0.6790 = 0.321 A1 3 For correct answer

(ii) z = -0.842 B1 For z, 60.842 or 60.84

103 - 115
-0.842 = M1 For solving an equation involving their
s z or z = 0.7881 or 0.5793 only, 103,
115 and s or √ s or s 2, i.e. must
have used tables
s = 14.3 A1 3 For correct answer
4 (i) (0.7)24 x (0.3)6 x 30C24 M1 For relevant binomial calculation
= 0.0829 A1 2 For correct answer
OR normal approx.
P(24) = F ((24.5 – 21)/√6.3))
- F ((23.5 – 21)/√6.3)) M1 For subtracting the 2 phi values as
written
= 0.9183 – 0.8404 = 0.0779 A1 2 For correct answer
(ii) m = 30 x 0.7 = 21,

s 2 = 30 x 0.7 x 0.3 = 6.3 B1 For 21 and 6.3 seen
æ 19.5 - 21 ö
P(< 20) = F ç ÷= M1 For standardising process, must have
è 6.3 ø √, can be + or –
F (-0.5976) M1 For continuity correction 19.5 or 20.5
M1 For using 1 - some area found from
tables
5 (i) 6C3 x 4C2 = 120 M1 For multiplying 2 combinations

together, not adding, no perms,
10C3 x 10C2 or 5C3 x 5C2 would get M1
A1 2 For answer 120
(ii) 6C4 x 4C1 (= 60) M1 For reasonable attempt on option 4M

1W, or 5M, 0W, can have + here and
perms
6C5 x 4C0 (= 6) M1 For other option attempt
Answer = 186 A1 3 For correct answer
(iii) Man and woman both on M1 For finding number of ways of the
5C2 x 3C1 (= 30) man and woman being on together,
need not be evaluated but must be
multiplied
120 - 30 = 90 M1 For subtracting a relevant number
from their (i)
A1 3 For correct answer

OR 5C2 x 3C2 (= 30) M1 Any 2 of man in, woman out

3C1 x 5C3 (= 30) M1 Woman in, man out
5C3 x 3C2 (= 30) Neither in
å = 90 A1 3
OR 3C1 x 5C3 (= 30) M1 Woman in, man out

3C2 x 6C3 (= 60) M1 Woman out, any man
å = 90 A1 3 For correct answer
OR 5C2 x 3C2 (= 30) M1 Man in, woman out

5C3 x 4C2 (= 60) M1 Man out, any woman
6 (i) P(G) = number of M1 For appreciating total g’parents/total

g’parents/total people people, can be implied
= 6/16 = 3/8 A1 2 For correct answer
(ii) P(H1, G) + P(H2, G) + P(H3, G) B1 For any correct 2-factor product, need
not be evaluated
1 2 1 3 1 1 17
= ´ + ´ + ´ =
3 7 3 7 3 2 42
(= 0.405) M1 For addition of 3 relevant 2-factor
products
A1 3 For correct answer or equivalent
(iii) P(H1│G) + P(H2│G) M1 For summing exactly 2 probability

options
2 / 21 3 / 21 10
= + = M1 For dividing by answer to (ii), only if
17 / 42 17 / 42 17 not multiplied as well, and p must be
<1
A1 For one correct probability
OR P(H3│G) = 7/17 M1 For finding prob. options no parents

Answer = 1 - 7/17 M1 For subt. from 1
= 10/17 A2 For correct answer
7 (i) M1 For using their mid-intervals (not end

points or class widths)
Mean = å fx 2
(2.5 x 11 + 7.5 x 20 + M1 For using any x
15 x 32 + 25 x 18 + 35 x 10 + åf
55 x 6)/97 = 18.4 A1 For correct answer, cwo, 18.4 no wkg
3/3

sd =
(2.52 x 11 + 7.52 x 20 +
å fx 2
152 x 32 + 252 x 18 + M1 For using - (their mean)2 or
352 x 10 + 552 x 6)/97 - åf
mean2) = 13.3 equivalent, no needed, not
2
( å fx ) / å f
(ii) Freq. densities: 2.2, 4.0, M1 For attempting a frequency density of

3.2, 1.8, 1.0, 0.2 some sort (or scaled frequency), can
be upside down but not multiplied
4
A1 For correct heights on the graph
freq.
dens
B1 For correct bars on uniform horiz.
scale, i.e. from 0 to 5 etc.
1
B1 4 Freq. density or scaled freq. labelled
on vertical axis, time or mins on
10 20 30 40 50 60 70
time in mins
horiz., ‘class width’ is not enough

June 2003
GCE A AND AS LEVEL
MARK SCHEME
MAXIMUM MARK: 50

1 (i) 2.5 1.25 B1 B1 2 For correct mean. For correct

variance
(ii) 5 5 B1ft B1ft 2 For correct mean. For correct
variance
2 H0 : p = 0.6 H1 : p > 0.6 B1 For correct H0 and H1
P(X $ 10) = 12C100.6100.42 +

11 1 12
12C110.6 0.4 + 0.6 M1* For one Bin term (n = 12, p = 0.6)
= 0.0834 M1*dep For attempt X = 10, 11, 12 or equiv.
A1 For correct answer (or correct
individual terms and dig showing
0.1)
Reject H0, i.e. accept claim at 10% B1ft 5 For correct conclusion
level
S.R. Use of Normal scores 4/5 max B1 For correct H0 and H1
9.5 - 7.2
z=
2.88
(or equiv. Using N(0.6, 0.24/12)) M1 Use of N(7.2, 2.88) or
= 1.3552 N(0.6, 0.24/12) and standardising
with or without cc
Pr(>9.5) = 1 – 0.9123 = 0.0877 A1 For correct answer or 1.3552 and
Reject H0, i.e. accept claim at 10% 1.282 seen
level B1ft For correct conclusion
3
3 (i) 3162.326 x B1 For correct mean
20
= (29.4, 32.6) M1 Calculation of correct form
_
s
x± z ´
n
(must have n in denominator)
B1 z = 2.326
A1 4 Correct answer
(ii) 30% is inside interval ftB1*
Accept claim (at 2% level) ftB1*dep 2 S.R. Solutions not using (i) score
B1ft only for correct working and
conclusion
2
é x2 ù
4 (i) P(X > 1.5) = ê x - ú M1 For substituting 2 and 1.5 in their
ë 4 û1.5
ò f ( x)dx (or area method ½ their
1.5 base x their height)
é x2 ù
or 1 - ê x - ú
ë 4 û .0

(ii) E(X) =
2 2
1 2 é x2 x3 ù
ò0 2
( x - x ) dx = ê 2 - 6ú M1 For evaluating their ò xf ( x)dx
ë û0
= 2/3 A1 2 For correct answer
m2
(iii) m -
4
= 0.5 M1 For equating their ò f ( x)dx to 0.5
M1 For solving the related quadratic
m = 0.586 (2- 2 ) A1 3 For correct answer
æ 1.7 - 2.1 ö
5 (i) P(X < 1.7) = Fç ÷ B1 For identifying prob Type I error
è 0.9 / 20 ø M1 For standardising
= 1 - F (1.9876) A1 For correct standardising and
correct area
= 0.0234 A1 4 For correct final answer
(ii) P(Type II error) = P(X > 1.7) B1 For identifying prob for Type II error
æ 1.7 - 1.5 ö
= 1 - Fç ÷ M1 For standardising using 1.5 and
è 0.9 / 20 ø their 1.7
A1 For correct standardising and
correct area
= 1 - F (0.9938) = 0.160 A1 4 For correct final answer
6 (i) l = 1.25 M1 For attempting to find new l and

using it
P(X < 4) =
æ 1.25 2 1.253 ö
e-1.25 çç1 + 1.25 + + ÷ M1 For summing P((0,) 1, 2, 3) or
è 2 6 ÷ø P(0, 1, 2, 3, 4) using a Poisson
expression
(ii) X ~N(182.5, 182.5) B1 For correct mean and variance

P(> 200 breakdowns) = M1 For standardising process with or
æ 200.5 - 182.5 ö without continuity correction
1 - Fç ÷
è 182.5 ø
= 1 - F (1.332) A1ft For correct standardising and
correct tail
= 0.0915 (0.0914) A1 4 For correct answer
(iii) l = 5 for phone calls B1

l = 6.25 for total
æ 6.25 4 ö
P(X = 4) = e-6.25 çç ÷÷ M1 For summing their two l s and
è 4! ø using a Poisson expression OR alt.
method using sep. distributions 5
terms req.

7 (i) 20 of A ~A* B1 For correct mean for either

~N(401, 20 x 0.152)
~N(401, 0.45)
20 of B ~B* ~N(401, 1.458) B1 For variance 20 x 0.152 or
20 x 0.272
A* - B* ~N(0, 1.908) M1 For adding their two variances
P(A* - B* > 2)
æ 2-0 ö
= 1 - Fç ÷ M1 For consideration of their
è 1.908 ø A* - B* > 2
= 1 – F (1.4479) M1 For standardising and finding

correct area
OR A ~N(20.05, 0.152/20),
B ~N(20.05, 0.272/20) B1 For correct mean for either
B1 For variance 0.152/20 or 0.272/20
A - B ~N(0, 0.00477) M1 For adding their variances
P( A - B > 0.1) M1 For consideration of their

æ 0.1 - 0 ö A - B > 0.1
= 1 - Fç ÷ M1 For standardising and finding
è 0.00477 ø correct area
20.07 - 20.05
(ii) 1.96 = M1 For an equation of correct form on
(0.15 / n ) RHS involving n
B1 For 1.96 used
M1 For solving an equation of correct
form (any z)
n = 216 A1 4 For correct answer

Mark Scheme Notes
• Marks are of the following three types:
M Method mark, awarded for a valid method applied to the problem. Method
marks are not lost for numerical errors, algebraic slips or errors in units.
However, it is not usually sufficient for a candidate just to indicate an intention
of using some method or just to quote a formula; the formula or idea must be
applied to the specific problem in hand, e.g. by substituting the relevant
quantities into the formula. Correct application of a formula without the formula
being quoted obviously earns the M mark and in some cases an M mark can
be implied from a correct answer.
A Accuracy mark, awarded for a correct answer or intermediate step correctly

obtained. Accuracy marks cannot be given unless the associated method
mark is earned (or implied).
B Mark for a correct result or statement independent of method marks.
• When a part of a question has two or more "method" steps, the M marks are
generally independent unless the scheme specifically says otherwise; and similarly
when there are several B marks allocated. The notation DM or DB (or dep*) is used
to indicate that a particular M or B mark is dependent on an earlier M or B
(asterisked) mark in the scheme. When two or more steps are run together by the
candidate, the earlier marks are implied and full credit is given.
• The symbol √ implies that the A or B mark indicated is allowed for work correctly
following on from previously incorrect results. Otherwise, A or B marks are given for
correct work only. A and B marks are not given for fortuitously "correct" answers or
results obtained from incorrect working.
• Note: B2 or A2 means that the candidate can earn 2 or 0.

B2/1/0 means that the candidate can earn anything from 0 to 2.
The marks indicated in the scheme may not be subdivided. If there is genuine doubt
whether a candidate has earned a mark, allow the candidate the benefit of the
doubt. Unless otherwise indicated, marks once gained cannot subsequently be lost,
e.g. wrong working following a correct form of answer is ignored.
• Wrong or missing units in an answer should not lead to the loss of a mark unless the
scheme specifically indicates otherwise.
• For a numerical answer, allow the A or B mark if a value is obtained which is correct
to 3 s.f., or which would be correct to 3 s.f. if rounded (1 d.p. in the case of an
angle). As stated above, an A or B mark is not given if a correct numerical answer
arises fortuitously from incorrect working. For Mechanics questions, allow A or B
marks for correct answers which arise from taking g equal to 9.8 or 9.81 instead of
10.

• The following abbreviations may be used in a mark scheme or used on the scripts:
AEF Any Equivalent Form (of answer is equally acceptable)
AG Answer Given on the question paper (so extra checking is needed to

ensure that the detailed working leading to the result is valid)
BOD Benefit of Doubt (allowed when the validity of a solution may not be
absolutely clear)
CAO Correct Answer Only (emphasising that no "follow through" from a

previous error is allowed)
CWO Correct Working Only – often written by a ‘fortuitous' answer
ISW Ignore Subsequent Working
MR Misread
PA Premature Approximation (resulting in basically correct work that is

insufficiently accurate)
SOS See Other Solution (the candidate makes a better attempt at the same
question)
SR Special Ruling (detailing the mark to be given for a specific wrong

solution, or a case where some standard marking practice is to be varied
in the light of a particular circumstance)
Penalties
• MR -1 A penalty of MR -1 is deducted from A or B marks when the data of a

question or part question are genuinely misread and the object and
difficulty of the question remain unaltered. In this case all A and B marks
then become "follow through √"marks. MR is not applied when the
candidate misreads his own figures – this is regarded as an error in
accuracy. An MR-2 penalty may be applied in particular cases if agreed at
the coordination meeting.
• PA -1 This is deducted from A or B marks in the case of premature

approximation. The PA -1 penalty is usually discussed at the meeting.

June 2003
GCE A AND AS LEVEL
MARK SCHEME
MAXIMUM MARK: 75
MATHEMATICS
Paper 1 (Pure 1)
1. (2x – 1/x)5. 4th term needed.

® 5C3 = 5.4/2 M1 Must be 4th term – needs (2x)2 (1/x)3
® x 22 x (-1)3 DM1 Includes and converts 5C2 or 5C3
® -40 A1 Co
[3]
Whole series given and correct term
not quoted, allow 2/3
2. sin3x + 2cos3x = 0
tan3x = -2 M1 Use of tan = sin ¸ cos with 3x
x = 38.9 (8) A1 Co
and x = 98.9 (8) A1√ For 60 + “his”
and x = 158.9 (8) A1√ For 120 + “his” and no others in range
(ignore excess ans. outside range)
[4] Loses last A mark if excess answers
in the range
NB. sin23x + cos23x = 0 etc. M0
But sin23x = (-2cos3x)2 plus use of
s2 + c2 = 1 is OK
Alt. √5sin(3x + a ) or √5cos(3x - a ) both
OK
3. (a) dy/dx = 4 – 12x-3 B2, 1 One off for each error (4, -, 12, -3)
[2]
ò = 2x
2
(b) – 6x-1 + c 3 x B1 One for each term – only give +c if
[3] obvious attempt at integration
(a) (quotient OK M1 correct formula, A1
co)
4. a = -10 a + 14d = 11 d = 3 M1 Using a = (n – 1)d

2
M1 Correct method – not for a + nd
a + (n – 1)d = 41 n = 35 A1 Co
Either Sn = n/2(2a + (n –1)d) or n/2(a + l) M1 Either of these used correctly

= 542.5 A1 For his d and any n
[5]
5. (i) 2a + b = 1 and 5a + b = 7 M1 Realising how one of these is formed

® a = 2 and b = -3 A1 Co
[2]
(ii) f(x) = 2x - 3 ff(x) = 2(2x – 3)-3 M1 Replacing “x” by “his ax + b” and “+b”
® 4x – 9 DM1 For his a and b and solved = 0
= 0 when x = 2.25 A1 Co
[3]
6. (i) B2, 1 For complete cycle, shape including

curves, not lines, -3 to +3 shown or
[2] implied, for -p to p. Degrees ok
(ii) x = p/2, y = 3 (allow if 90o) M1 Realising maximum is (p/2, 3) + sub

® k = 6/p co. A1 Co (even if no graph)
[2]
(iii) (-p/2, -3) – must be radians B1 Co (could come from incorrect graph)
[1]
7. (i)
Gradient of L1 = -2 B1 Co – anywhere
Gradient of L2 = ½ M1 Use of m1m2 = -1
Eqn of L2 y – 4 = ½(x – 7) M1A1√ Use of line eqn – or y = mx + c. Line
[4] must be through (7, 4) and non-
parallel
(ii) Sim Eqns M1 Solution of 2 linear eqns

® x = 3, y = 2 A1 Co
AB = √(22 +42) = √20 or 4.47 M1A1 Correct use of distance formula. Co

[4]
8. (i) BA = a – b = i + 2j – 3k M1 Knowing how to use position vector

BC = c – b = -2i + 4j + 2k for BA or BC – not for AB or CB
Dot product = -2 + 8 – 6 = 0 M1A1 Knowing how to use x1y1 + x2y2 + x3y3.
Co
® Perpendicular A1 Correct deduction. Beware fortuitous
[4] (uses AB or CB – can get 3 out of 4)
(ii) BC = c – b = -2i + 4j + 2k M1 Knowing how to get one of these

AD = d – a = -5i + 10j + 5k
These are in the same ratio \
parallel M1 Both correct + conclusion. Could be
dot product = 60 ® angle = 0o
Ratio = 2:5 (or √24: √150) M1A1 Knowing what to do. Co. Allow 5:2
[4]
9.
(i) θ = 1 angle BOC = p-θ B1 For p-θ or for ½pr2 – sector

Area = ½r2θ = 68.5 or 32(p-1) M1 Use of ½r2θ
(or ½circle-sector) A1 Co
[3] NB. 32 gets M1 only
(ii) 8 + 8 + 8θ = ½(8 + 8 + 8(p-θ)) M1 Relevant use of s = rθ twice

Solution of this eqn M1 Needs θ – collected – needs
perimeters
® 0.381 or 1/3(p-2) A1 Co.
[3]
(iii) θ = p/3 AB = 8cm B1 Co.

BC = 2 x 8sinp/3 = 8√3 M1 Valid method for BC – cos rule, Pyth
allow decimals here
Perimeter = 24 + 8√3 A1 Everything OK. Answer given
[3] NB. Decimal check loses this mark
10. y = √(5x + 4)
(i) dy/dx = ½(5x + 4)-½ x 5 B1B1 ½(5x + 4)-½ x 5 B1 for each part
x = 1, dy/dx = 5/6 B1 Co
[3]
(ii) dy/dt = dy/dx x dx/dt M1 Chain rule correctly used

= 5/6 x 0.03
® 0.025 A1√ For (i) x 0.03
[2]
(iii) realises that area ® M1 Realisation + attempt – must be

integration (5x + 4)k
ò = (5x + 4)3/2 ¸ 3/2 ¸ 5 A1A1 For (5x + 4)3/2 ¸ 3/2. For ¸ 5
Use of limits ® 54/15 - 16/15 DM1 Must use “0” to “1”

= 38/15 = 2.53 A1 Co
[5]
11. (i) 8x – x2 = a – x2 – b2 – 2bx +

equating M1 Knows what to do – some equating
® b = -4 B1 Anywhere – may be independent
a = b2 = 16 (i.e. 16 – (x - 4)2) A1 For 16- ( )2
[3]
(ii) dy/dx = 8 – 2x = o when M1 Any valid complete method

® (4, 16) (or from –b and a) A1 Needs both values
[2]
(iii) 8x – x2$-20
x2 – 8x – 20 = (x – 10)(x + 2) M1 Sets to 0 + correct method of solution
End values –2 and 10 A1 Co – independent of < or > or =
Interval –2#x#10 A1 Co – including # (< gets A0)
[3]
g: x ® 8x – x2 for x$4
(iv) domain of g-1 is x # 16 B1√ From answer to (i) or (ii). Accept <16
range of g-1 is g-1$4 B1 Not f.t since domain of g given
[2]
(v) y = 8x – x2 ® x2 – 8x + y = 0 M1 Use of quadratic or completed square

expression to make x subject
x = 86√(64 – 4y) ¸ 2 DM1 Replaces y by x

g-1(x) = 4 + √(16 – x) A1 Co (inc. omission of -)
[3]
or (x – 4)2 = 16 – y ® x = 4 + √(16 – y)
® y = 4 + √(16 – x)
June 2003
GCE AS LEVEL
MARK SCHEME
MAXIMUM MARK: 50
MATHEMATICS
Paper 2 (Pure 2)
1 EITHER: State or imply non-modular inequality (x - 4)2 > (x + 1)2,

or corresponding equation B1
Expand and solve a linear inequality, or equivalent M1
Obtain critical value 1½ A1
State correct answer x < 1½ (allow #) A1
OR: State a correct linear equation for the critical value e.g. 4 - x = x + 1 B1
Solve the linear equation for x M1
Obtain critical value 1½, or equivalent A1
State correct answer x < 1½ A1
OR: State the critical value 1½, or equivalent, from a graphical method or by
inspection or by solving a linear inequality B3
State correct answer x < 1½ B1
[4]
2 (i) EITHER: Expand RHS and obtain at least one equation for a M1
Obtain a2 = 9 and 2a = 6, or equivalent A1
OR: Attempt division by x2 + ax + 1 or x2 - ax -1, and obtain an equation in a M1

Obtain a2 = 9 and either a3 - l la + 6 = 0 or a3 - 7a - 6 = 0, or equivalent A1
[Special case: the answer a = 3, obtained by trial and error, or by

inspection, or with no working earns B2.] [3]
(ii) Substitute for a and attempt to find zeroes of one of the quadratic factorsM1
Obtain one correct answer A1
State all four solutions ½(-3 ± 5 ) and ½(3 ± 13 ), or equivalent A1
[3]
3 (i) State or imply indefinite integral of e2x is ½e2x, or equivalent B1

Obtain answer R = ½ e2p - ½, or equivalent A1
[3]
(ii) Substitute R = 5 and use logarithmic method to obtain an equation

in 2p M1*
Solve for p M1 (dep*)
Obtain answer p = 1.2 (1.1989 ...) A1
[3]
4 (i) Use tan (A ± B) formula to obtain an equation in tan x M1

tan x + 1 (1 - tan x)
State equation =4 , or equivalent A1
1 - tan x 1 + tan x
Transform to a 2- or 3-term quadratic equation M1
[4]
(ii) Solve the quadratic and calculate one angle, or establish that
t = 1/3, 3 (only) M1
Obtain one answer, e.g. x = 18.4o 6 0.1o A1
Obtain second answer x = 71.6o and no others in the range A1
[Ignore answers outside the given range] [3]
5 (i) Make recognizable sketch over the given range of two suitable
graphs, e.g. y =1n x and y = 2 - x2 B1+B1
State or imply link between intersections and roots and justify
given answer B1
[3]
(ii) Consider sign of In x - (2 - x2) at x = 1 and x = 1.4, or equivalent M1

Complete the argument correctly with appropriate calculation A1
[2]
(iii) Use the given iterative formula correctly with 1# xn #1.4 M1

Show sufficient iterations to justify its accuracy to 2d.p.,
or show there is a sign change in the interval (1.305, 1.315) A1
[3]
6 (i) Attempt to apply the chain or quotient rule M1

Obtain derivative of the form ksec2 x or equivalent A1
(1 + tan x)2
Obtain correct derivative – sec2 x or equivalent A1
(1 + tan x)2
Explain why derivative, and hence gradient of the curve, is
always negative A1
[4]
(ii) State or imply correct ordinates: 1, 0.7071.., 0.5 B1

Use correct formula, or equivalent, with h = 1/8p and three ordinates M1
Obtain answer 0.57 (0.57220...) 6 0 . 0 1 ( a c c e p t 0 . 1 8 p) A1
[3]
(iii) Justify the statement that the rule gives an over-estimate B1
[1]
dx dy
7 (i) State = 2 – 2cos 2 q or = 2sin 2 q B1
dq dq
dy dy dx
Use = ¸ M1
dx dq dq
dy 2 sin 2q
Obtain answer = or equivalent A1
dx 2 - 2 cos 2q
Make relevant use of sin 2A and cos 2A formulae (indep.) M1
[5]
dy
(ii) Substitute q = ¼p in and both parametric equations M1
dx
dy
Obtain = 1, x = ½p - l, y = 2 A1
dx
Obtain equation y = x + 1.43 , or any exact equivalent A1√
[3]
(iii) State or imply that tangent is horizontal when q = ½p or 3/2p B1

Obtain a correct pair of x , y or x- or y-coordinates B1
State correct answers (p, 3) and (3p, 3) B1
[3]
June 2003
GCE A AND AS LEVEL
MARK SCHEME
MAXIMUM MARK: 75

Paper 3 (Pure 3)
1 (i) Use trig formulae to express LHS in terms of sin x and cos x M1
Use cos 60° = sin 30° to reduce equation to given form cos x = k M1
[2]
1
(ii) State or imply that k = - (accept -0.577 or -0.58) A1
3
Obtain answer x = 125.3° only A1
[Answer must be in degrees; ignore answers outside the given range.]
1
[SR: if k = is followed by x = 54.7°, give A0A1√.]
3
[2]
2 State first step of the form kxe2x 6 ò ke2x dx M1

Complete the first step correctly A1
Substitute limits correctly having attempted the further integration
of ke2x M1
Obtain answer ¼ (e2 + 1) or exact equivalent of the form ae2 + b,
having used e0 =1 throughout A1
[4]
3 EITHER State or imply non-modular inequality (x -2)2 < (3 -2x)2, or

corresponding equation B1
Expand and make a reasonable solution attempt at a 2- or 3-term
quadratic, or equivalent M1
Obtain critical value x = 1 A1
State answer x < 1 only A1
OR State the relevant linear equation for a critical value,

i.e. 2 - x = 3 - 2x, or equivalent B1
Obtain critical value x = 1 B1
OR Obtain the critical value x = 1 from a graphical method, or by inspection,

or by solving a linear inequality B2
[4]
4 (i) EITHER State or imply that x - 2 is a factor of f(x) B1

Substitute 2 for x and equate to zero M1
[The statement (x -2)2 = x2 - 4x + 4 earns B1.]
OR Commence division by x2 - 4x + 4 and obtain partial quotient x2 + 2x B1

Complete the division and equate the remainder to zero M1
OR Commence inspection and obtain unknown factor x2 + 2x + c B1

Obtain 4c = a and an equation in c M1
[3]
(ii) EITHER Substitute a = 8 and find other factor x2 + 2x + 2 by inspection

or division B1
State that x2 - 4x + 4 $ 0 for all x (condone > for $) B1
Attempt to establish sign of the other factor M1
Show that x2 + 2x + 2 > 0 for all x and complete the proof A1
[An attempt to find the zeros of the other factor earns M1.]
OR Equate derivative to zero and attempt to solve for x M1

Obtain x = -½ and 2 A1
Show correctly that f(x) has a minimum at each of these values A1
Having also obtained and considered x = 0, complete the proof A1
[4]
2 2
5 (i) State or imply w = cos p + isin p (allow decimals) B1
3 3
Obtain answer uw = - 3 - i (allow decimals) B1√
u
Multiply numerator and denominator of by -1 - i 3 , or equivalent M1
w
u
Obtain answer = 3 - i (allow decimals) A1
w
[4]
(ii) Show U on an Argand diagram correctly B1

Show A and B in relatively correct positions B1√
[2]
(iii) Prove that AB = UA (or UB), or prove that angle AUB = angle ABU
(or angle BAU) or prove, for example, that AO = OB and angle
AOB = 120o, or prove that one angle of triangle UAB equals 60° B1
Complete a proof that triangle UAB is equilateral B1
[2]
6 (i) EITHER State or imply f(x) ≡ A + B + C B1

2x + 1 x – 2 (x – 2)2
State or obtain C = 8 B1
Use any relevant method to find B M1
Obtain value B = 4 A1
OR State or imply f(x) ≡ A + Dx + E

2x+1 (x - 2)2 B1
Use any relevant method to find D or E M1
Obtain value D = 4 A1
Obtain value E = 0 A1
[5]
(ii) EITHER Use correct method to obtain the first two terms of the
expansion of (1 + 2x)-1 or (x – 2)-1 or (x - 2)-2 or (1 - ½x)-1 or (1 - ½x)-2 M1
Obtain any correct sum of unsimplified expansions up to the
terms in x2 (deduct A1 for each incorrect expansion) A2√
Obtain the given answer correctly A1
æ - 2ö
[Unexpanded binomial coefficients involving -1 or -2, e.g. çç ÷÷ are not
è1 ø
sufficient for the M1.]
[f.t. is on A, B, C, D, E.]
[Apply this scheme to attempts to expand (9x2 +4)(1+2x)-1(x - 2)-2 , giving

M1A2 for a correct product of expansions and A1 for multiplying out and
reaching the given answer correctly.]
[Allow attempts to multiply out (1 + 2x)(x - 2)2 (1 - x + 5x2), giving B1 for

reduction to a product of two expressions correct up to their terms in x2,
M1 for attempting to multiply out as far as terms in x2, A1 for a correct
expansion, and A1 for obtaining 9x2 + 4 correctly.]
[SR: B or C omitted from the form of partial fractions. In part (i) give the first
B1, and M1 for the use of a relevant method to obtain A, B, or C, but no
further marks. In part (ii) only the M1 and A1√ for an unsimplified sum are
available.]
[SR: E omitted from the form of partial fractions. In part (i) give the first B1,
and M1 for the use of a relevant method to obtain A or D, but no further
marks. In part (ii) award M1A2√A1 as in the scheme.]
OR Differentiate and evaluate f(0) and f΄(0) M1

Obtain f(0) = 1 and f΄(0) = -1 A1
Differentiate and obtain f˝(0) = 10 A1
Form the Maclaurin expansion and obtain the given answer correctly A1
[4]
dx
7 (i) State or imply that = k (100 - x) B1
dt
Justify k = 0.02 B1
[2]
1
(ii) Separate variables and attempt to integrate M1
100 - x
Obtain term – ln (100 - x), or equivalent A1
Obtain term 0.02t, or equivalent A1
Use x = 5, t = 0 to evaluate a constant, or as limits M1
Obtain correct answer in any form, e.g. -ln(100 - x) = 0.02t - ln 95 A1
Rearrange to give x in terms of t in any correct form,
e.g. x = 100 - 95exp(-0.02t) A1
[6]
[SR: In (100 - x) for -ln (100 - x). If no other error and x = 100 - 95exp(0.02t) or
equivalent obtained, give M1A0A1M1A0A1√]
(iii) State that x tends to 100 as t becomes very large B1
[1]
8 (i) State derivative 1 - 2 , or equivalent B1

x x2
Equate 2-term derivative to zero and attempt to solve for x M1
Obtain coordinates of stationary point (2, ln 2 +1), or equivalent A1+A1
Determine by any method that it is a minimum point,
with no incorrect work seen A1
[5]
2
(ii) State or imply the equation a = B1
3 - ln a
2
Rearrange this as 3 = ln a + (or vice versa) B1
a
[2]
(iii) Use the iterative formula correctly at least once M1

Show sufficient iterations to justify its accuracy to 2 d.p., or show
there is a sign change in the interval (0.555, 0.565) A1
[3]
9 (i) State or imply a correct normal vector to either plane,
e.g. i + 2j - 2k or 2i - 3j + 6k B1
Carry out correct process for evaluating the scalar product of both
the normal vectors M1
Using the correct process for the moduli, divide the scalar product
of the two normals by the product of their moduli and evaluate the
inverse cosine of the result M1
Obtain answer 40.4° (or 40.3°) or 0.705 (or 0.704) radians A1
[Allow the obtuse answer 139.6° or 2.44 radians]
[4]
(ii) EITHER Carry out a complete strategy for finding a point on l M1

Obtain such a point e.g. (0, 3, 2) A1
EITHER Set up two equations for a direction vector

ai + bj + ck of l, e.g. a + 2b - 2c = 0
and 2a – 3b +6c = 0 B1
Solve for one ratio, e.g. a:b M1
Obtain a:b:c = 6: -10: -7, or equivalent A1
OR Obtain a second point on l, e.g. (6, -7, -5) A1
Subtract position vectors to obtain a direction vector for l M1
OR Attempt to find the vector product of the two normal vectors M1
Obtain two correct components A1

Obtain a correct simplified expression, e.g. x = (9 - 3y)/5 A1
Express the same variable in terms of the third and form
a three term equation M1
Incorporate a correct simplified expression, e.g. x = (12 - 6z)/7
in this equation A1
æxö æ 0 ö æ1 ö
ç ÷ ç ÷ ç ÷
State a correct answer, e.g. ç y ÷ = ç 3 ÷ + ç - 5 / 3 ÷ l , or equivalent A1√
çz÷ ç 2÷ ç - 7 / 6÷
è ø è ø è ø

Obtain a correct simplified expression, e.g. y = (9 - 5x)/3 A1
Express the third variable in terms of the second M1
Obtain a correct simplified expression, e.g. z = (12 - 7x)/6 A1
æxö æ0ö æ1 ö
ç ÷ ç ÷ ç ÷
State a correct answer, e.g. ç y ÷ = ç 3 ÷ + l ç - 5 / 3 ÷ , or equivalent A1√
çz÷ ç 2÷ ç - 7 / 6÷
è ø è ø è ø
[6]
10 (i) EITHER Make relevant use of the correct sin 2A formula M1

Make relevant use of the correct cos 2A formula M1
OR Make relevant use of the tan 2A formula M1

Make relevant use of 1 + tan2 A = sec2 A or cos2 A + sin2 A = 1 M1
[3]
(ii) State or imply indefinite integral is ln sin x, or equivalent B1

Obtain given exact answer correctly A1
[3]
(iii) EITHER State indefinite integral of cos 2x is of the form k ln sin 2x M1

State correct integral ½ ln sin 2x A1
Substitute limits correctly throughout M1
Obtain answer ¼ 1n 3, or equivalent A1
OR State or obtain indefinite integral of cosec 2x is of the form k ln tan x,

or equivalent M1
State correct integral ½ ln tan x, or equivalent A1
Substitute limits correctly M1
Obtain answer ¼ ln 3, or equivalent A1
[4]
June 2003
GCE A AND AS LEVEL
MARK SCHEME
MAXIMUM MARK: 50
MATHEMATICS
Mechanics 1
1 (i) Tension is 8000 N or 800g B1 1

Accept 7840 N (from 9.8) or 7850 (from 9.81)
DW
(ii) For using P = or P = Tv M1
Dt
20
DW = 8000 ´ 20 or v = A1 ft
50
Power applied is 3200 W A1 3
Accept 3140 W (from 9.8 or 9.81)

P = 800 ´ 20 ¸ 50 B1 Power applied is 320 W B1
2 (i) (a) For resolving in the direction PQ M1
Component is 2 x 10cos30o – 6cos60o A1 2

or 14.3 N or 10 3 - 3 N
(b) Component is ± 6cos30o – 6cos60o or ± 5.20 N B1 1
or ± 3 3 N
SR (for candidates who resolve parallel to and

perpendicular to the force of magnitude 6 N)
(Max 2 out of 3)
o
For X = 6 – 10cos 30 or –2.66 N and
Y = 10 + 10sin 30o or 15 N A1
SR (for candidates who give a combined answer for (a)
and (b)) (Max 2 out of 3)
For (6cos30o)i + (2 x10cos30o – 6cos60o)j or any vector
equivalent A1
(ii) For using Magnitude = ans(i ) 2 + ans (ii ) 2 M1

Magnitude is 15.2 N A1 ft 2
ft only following sin/cos mix and for answer 5.66 N
3 (i) Region under v = 2t from t = 0 to t = T indicated B1 1
(ii) For attempting to set up and solve an equation using M1

area D = 16 or for using s = ½ 2t2
For 16 = ½ 2T2 A1
T=4 A1 3
SR (for candidates who find the height of the D but do

not score M1) (Max 1 out of 3)
For h/T = 2 or h = 2T or v = 8 B1
(iii) For using distance = 10 ´ ans (ii) or M1

for using the idea that the distance is represented by the
area of the relevant parallelogram or
by the area of the trapezium (with parallel sides 9 and 4
and height 10) minus the area of the triangle
(with base 5 and height 10)
Distance is 40m A1 ft 2
4 (i) For differentiating x M1
1 2
x& = t + t A1
10
Speed is 20 ms-1 A1 3
(ii) 1
&x& = 1 + t B1 ft
5
1
For attempting to solve &x&(t ) = 2 &x&(0) (1 + t = 2) M1
5
t=5 A1 3
5 (i) For resolving forces on any two of A, or B, or A and B

combined ( T1 = W A + T2 , T2 = WB , T1 = W A + WB ) M1
Tension in S1 is 4 N or Tension in S2 is 2 N B1
Tension in S2 is 2 N or Tension in S1 is 4 N A1 3

T1 = 0.4 and T2 = 0.2 B1
(ii) For applying Newton’s second law to A, or to B, or to A

and B combined M1
For any one of the equations T + 2 – 0.4 = 0.2a,

2 – T – 0.2 = 0.2a, 4 – 0.4 – 0.2 = 0.4a A1
For a second of the above equations A1
For solving the simultaneous equations for a and T M1
Acceleration is 8.5 ms-2, tension is 0.1 N A1 5

Accept 8.3 from 9.8 or 8.31 from 9.81
SR (for candidates who obtain only the ‘combined’
equation) (Max 3 out of 5)
For applying Newton’s second law to A and B
combined M1
For 4 – 0.4 – 0.2 = 0.4a A1
Acceleration is 8.5 ms-2 A1
6 (i) For using F = mR and R = mg ( F = 0.025 ´ 0.15 ´ 10) M1
Frictional force is 0.0375 N or 3/80 N A1 2

(ii) For using F = ma (-0.0375 = 0.15a) or d = m g M1
Deceleration is 0.25 ms-2 (or a = - 0.25) A.G. A1 2
1 2 1
(iii) For using s = ut + at ( s = 5.5 ´ 4 + (-0.25)16) M1
2 2
Distance AB is 20m A1 2
(iv) For using v 2 = u 2 + 2as (v 2 = 3.5 2 - 2 ´ 0.25 ´ 20) M1
Speed is 1.5 ms-1 (ft (24.5 - (iii )) / 2 ) A1 ft 2
3.5 2 (iv) 2
(v) Return dist. = or distance beyond A = M1
2 ´ 0.25 2 ´ 0.25
Total distance is 44.5 m A1 ft 2

(ft 24.5 + (iii) or 2((iv)2 + (iii))
7 (i) PE gain = mg(2.5sin60o) B1
For using KE = ½ mv2 M1
For using the principle of conservation of energy M1

(½ m82 - ½ mv2 = mg(2.5sin60o))

For using Newton’s Second Law or stating a = - g sin 60 0 M1*
a = -8.66 (may be implied) A1
For using v 2 = u 2 + 2as (v 2 = 64 - 2 ´ 8.66 ´ 2.5) M1dep*

(ii) For using ½ mu2 (>) mg hmax (½ 82 > 10 hmax ) M1
For obtaining 3.2m A.G. A1 2
(iii) Energy is conserved or absence of friction or curve BC is B1 1

smooth (or equivalent) and B and C are at the same
height or the PE is the same at A and B (or equivalent)
(iv) WD against friction is 1.4 ´ 5.2 B1
For WD = KE loss (or equivalent) used M1
1
1.4 ´ 5.2 = 0.4(8 2 - v 2 ) or
2
1
1.4 ´ 5.2 = 0.4((i ) 2 - v 2 ) + 0.4 ´10(2.5 sin 60 o ) A1
2
(12.8 or 4.14 + 8.66)

For using Newton’s Second Law M1*
o
0.4 g (2.5 sin 60 ¸ 5.2) - 1.4 = 0.4a (a = 0.6636) A1
For using v 2 = u 2 + 2as with u ¹ 0
(v 2 = 4.55 2 + 2 ´ 0.6636 ´ 5.2) M1dep*
June 2003
GCE A AND AS LEVEL
MARK SCHEME
MAXIMUM MARK: 50

Mechanics 2
1 The distance from the centre to the rod is 25 2 - 24 2 B1
For taking moments about the centre of the ring or about

the mid-point of the rod, or C.O.M. of frame
(correct number of terms required in equation) M1
(1.5 + 0.6) x = 0.6 x 7 or (1.5 + 0.6)(7 - x ) =1.5 x 7

1.5 x = 0.6 (7 - x ) A1
Distance is 2cm A1
SR Allow M1 for 48.7 = (50 p + 48) x
2 (i) OQ = 4 tan 20o (=1.456) B1
OG = 1.5 B1
G not between O and Q (all calculations correct) B1
(ii) Hemisphere does not fall on to its plane face *B1 ft
Because the moment about P is clockwise or

the centre of mass is to right of PQ (dep)* B1 ft
3 (i) Rope is at 30° to wall, or beam is at 0° to the horizontal

or a correct trig. ratio used B1
For taking moments about A or

For taking moments about P and resolving horizontally M1
2.5T = 45g x 3cos 30o or

5H = 45g x 3cos 30° and H = Tsin30° A1 ft
Tension is 468 N A1
(ii) Horizontal component is 234 N (ft ½ T) B1 ft
For resolving forces vertically (V = 45g - Tcos 30o) M1
Magnitude of vertical component is 45 N A1 ft

SR angle incorrect (i) B0, M1, A1 ft A0, (ii) B1 ft (T and angle), M1, A0
3
dv
4 (i) For using Newton's second law with a = v M1
dx
1 dv
- = 0.2v A1
3v dx
dv
3v2 = -5 from correct working A1
dx
3
(ii) For separating the variables and attempting to integrate M1
v 3 = (A) - 5x A1
For using x = 0 and v = 4 to find A, and then substituting

x = 7.4 (or equivalent using limits) M1
v=3 A1
5 (i) For resolving forces vertically (3 term equation) M1
Tcos600 + 0.5 x 10 = 8 A1
Tension is 6 N A1
(ii) Radius of circle is 9sin60° (7.7942) B1
v2
For using Newton's second law horizontally with a = M1
r
v2
6 sin 60o = 0.5 A1 ft
(9 sin 60 o )

v2
For using Newton's second law perpendicular to the string with a = M1
r
v2
(8 - 0.5 x 10)sin60° = 0.5 cos 60° A1 ft
(9 sin 60 o )
Speed is 9 ms-1 A1
4
2
NB Use of mrω , the M1 is withheld until v = rω is used
SR Lift perpendicular to the string:
(i) 8sin60o = 0.5g + Tcos60o ® T = 3.86: M1, A1, A1 (-1 MR) (2 out of 3 max);
0.5v 2
(ii) 3.86sin60o + 8cos60o = : B1, M1, A1√, A1 (-1 MR) (3 out of 4 max)
9 sin 60 o
Þ 10.7
1 2
6 (i) For using y = y& 0 t - gt with y = 0 and t = 10 or
2
y& = y& 0 - gt with y& = 0 and t = 5 M1
1
0 = 60sin a x10 - x 10 x 102 or 0 = 60sin a -10 x 5 A1
2
a = 56.4° A1
1 2
(ii) For substituting t = 5 into y = y& 0 t - gt or y& = 0 into
2
y& + y&
y& 2 = y& 0 2 - 2gy or y& = 0 and t = 5 into y = 0 t M1
2
Greatest height is 125m A1
(iii) y& = 60sin a - gT B1
x& = 60cos a B1
For attempting to solve x& = y& , or a complete method M1

for an equation in T using x& = y&
T = 1.68 A1
4
NB. Use of y& 0 = 60 in (i) and (ii) is M0
lx 130´ 3 130´1.5
7 (i) For using T = ( or ) M1
L 10 5
Tension is 39 N A1
5
(ii) For resolving forces vertically (mg = 2 x 39 x ) M1
13
Mass is 3kg A1
2
(iii) Extension = 20 - 10 (or 10 - 5) B1
lx 2
For using EPE =
2L
(L must be 10 or 5; must be attempt at extension, e.g. x = 20 or
x = 8 - 2.5 is M0)
130 ´ 10 2 130 ´ 5 2
[EPE = or EPE = 2 x ]
2 ´ 10 2´5
(Allow M1 only for x = 2 or 3) M1
EPE is 650 J (ft attempted extension in lowest position) A1 ft
(iv) Change in GPE = 3 x 10 x 8 B1 ft
For using the principle of conservation of energy with

KE, GPE and EPE all represented M1
2 130 ´ 2 2
650 = ½3v + 3 x 10 x 8 + A1 ft
2 ´10
Speed is 16 ms-1 A1
June 2003
GCE A AND AS LEVEL

AICE
MARK SCHEME
MAXIMUM MARK: 50
MATHEMATICS
1 (i) False zero B1 1 Or any sensible answer
(ii) (a) Stem Leaf

3 45 B1 For correct stem, i.e. not 30, 40, 50 etc.
4 145 B1 For correct leaf, must be sorted
5 02
6 2
7 339
8 344556679
9 1
Key 3│4 rep 34, or stem

width = 10 B1 3 For key, NB 30│4 rep 34 gets B1 here
(b) 79 B1 ft 1 For correct answer, only ft from a

sorted stem and leaf diagram
3 7
2 (i) P(N, N ) = ´ M1 For multiplying 2 relevant possibilities
10 9
Mult. By 2 = 7/15 AG A1 2 For obtaining given answer
legitimately
OR Total ways 10C2 (= 45) M1 For both totals

Total 1 of each
7C1 x 3C1 (= 21)
Prob = 21/45 = 7/15 AG A1 2 For obtaining correct answer
(ii) P (N, N) – 3/10 x 2/9 (= 1/15) M1 For 2 correct numbers multiplied

together, can be implied
P( N , N ) = 7/10 x 6/9 M1 For 2 correct numbers multiplied

(= 7/15) together or subtracting from 1
x 0 1 2 B1 3 All correct. Table correct and no

P (X=x) 7/15 7/15 7/15 working gets 3/3
(iii) E(X) = 1 x 7/15 + 2 x 1/15 B1 ft 1 For correct answer or equivalent.

= 3/5 Only ft if å p = 1
3 (i) P(X > 120)

æ 120 - 112 ö
= 1 - Fç ÷ M1 For standardising with or without the
è 17.2 ø √, 17.22, but no cc.
= 1 - F (0.4651) M1 For finding the correct area, 1 – their
F (z), NOT F (1 – their z(0.4651))
(ii) z = -0.842 B1 For z, 60.842 or 60.84

103 - 115
-0.842 = M1 For solving an equation involving their
s z or z = 0.7881 or 0.5793 only, 103,
115 and s or √ s or s 2, i.e. must
have used tables
s = 14.3 A1 3 For correct answer
4 (i) (0.7)24 x (0.3)6 x 30C24 M1 For relevant binomial calculation
OR normal approx.
P(24) = F ((24.5 – 21)/√6.3))
- F ((23.5 – 21)/√6.3)) M1 For subtracting the 2 phi values as
written
= 0.9183 – 0.8404 = 0.0779 A1 2 For correct answer
(ii) m = 30 x 0.7 = 21,

s 2 = 30 x 0.7 x 0.3 = 6.3 B1 For 21 and 6.3 seen
æ 19.5 - 21 ö
P(< 20) = F ç ÷= M1 For standardising process, must have
è 6.3 ø √, can be + or –
F (-0.5976) M1 For continuity correction 19.5 or 20.5
M1 For using 1 - some area found from
tables
5 (i) 6C3 x 4C2 = 120 M1 For multiplying 2 combinations

together, not adding, no perms,
10C3 x 10C2 or 5C3 x 5C2 would get M1
A1 2 For answer 120
(ii) 6C4 x 4C1 (= 60) M1 For reasonable attempt on option 4M

1W, or 5M, 0W, can have + here and
perms
6C5 x 4C0 (= 6) M1 For other option attempt
Answer = 186 A1 3 For correct answer
(iii) Man and woman both on M1 For finding number of ways of the
5C2 x 3C1 (= 30) man and woman being on together,
need not be evaluated but must be
multiplied
120 - 30 = 90 M1 For subtracting a relevant number
from their (i)
OR 5C2 x 3C2 (= 30) M1 Any 2 of man in, woman out

3C1 x 5C3 (= 30) M1 Woman in, man out
5C3 x 3C2 (= 30) Neither in
å = 90 A1 3
OR 3C1 x 5C3 (= 30) M1 Woman in, man out

3C2 x 6C3 (= 60) M1 Woman out, any man
OR 5C2 x 3C2 (= 30) M1 Man in, woman out

5C3 x 4C2 (= 60) M1 Man out, any woman
6 (i) P(G) = number of M1 For appreciating total g’parents/total

g’parents/total people people, can be implied
= 6/16 = 3/8 A1 2 For correct answer
(ii) P(H1, G) + P(H2, G) + P(H3, G) B1 For any correct 2-factor product, need
not be evaluated
1 2 1 3 1 1 17
= ´ + ´ + ´ =
3 7 3 7 3 2 42
(= 0.405) M1 For addition of 3 relevant 2-factor
products
(iii) P(H1│G) + P(H2│G) M1 For summing exactly 2 probability

options
2 / 21 3 / 21 10
= + = M1 For dividing by answer to (ii), only if
17 / 42 17 / 42 17 not multiplied as well, and p must be
<1
A1 For one correct probability
OR P(H3│G) = 7/17 M1 For finding prob. options no parents

Answer = 1 - 7/17 M1 For subt. from 1
= 10/17 A2 For correct answer
7 (i) M1 For using their mid-intervals (not end

points or class widths)
Mean = å fx 2
(2.5 x 11 + 7.5 x 20 + M1 For using any x
15 x 32 + 25 x 18 + 35 x 10 + åf
55 x 6)/97 = 18.4 A1 For correct answer, cwo, 18.4 no wkg
3/3
sd =
(2.52 x 11 + 7.52 x 20 +
å fx 2
152 x 32 + 252 x 18 + M1 For using - (their mean)2 or
352 x 10 + 552 x 6)/97 - åf
mean2) = 13.3 equivalent, no needed, not
2
( å fx ) / å f
(ii) Freq. densities: 2.2, 4.0, M1 For attempting a frequency density of

3.2, 1.8, 1.0, 0.2 some sort (or scaled frequency), can
be upside down but not multiplied
4
A1 For correct heights on the graph
freq.
dens
B1 For correct bars on uniform horiz.
scale, i.e. from 0 to 5 etc.
1
B1 4 Freq. density or scaled freq. labelled
on vertical axis, time or mins on
10 20 30 40 50 60 70
time in mins
horiz., ‘class width’ is not enough
June 2003
GCE A AND AS LEVEL
MARK SCHEME
MAXIMUM MARK: 50

1 (i) 2.5 1.25 B1 B1 2 For correct mean. For correct

variance
(ii) 5 5 B1ft B1ft 2 For correct mean. For correct
variance
2 H0 : p = 0.6 H1 : p > 0.6 B1 For correct H0 and H1
P(X $ 10) = 12C100.6100.42 +

11 1 12
12C110.6 0.4 + 0.6 M1* For one Bin term (n = 12, p = 0.6)
= 0.0834 M1*dep For attempt X = 10, 11, 12 or equiv.
A1 For correct answer (or correct
individual terms and dig showing
0.1)
Reject H0, i.e. accept claim at 10% B1ft 5 For correct conclusion
level
S.R. Use of Normal scores 4/5 max B1 For correct H0 and H1
9.5 - 7.2
z=
2.88
(or equiv. Using N(0.6, 0.24/12)) M1 Use of N(7.2, 2.88) or
= 1.3552 N(0.6, 0.24/12) and standardising
with or without cc
Pr(>9.5) = 1 – 0.9123 = 0.0877 A1 For correct answer or 1.3552 and
Reject H0, i.e. accept claim at 10% 1.282 seen
level B1ft For correct conclusion
3
3 (i) 3162.326 x B1 For correct mean
20
= (29.4, 32.6) M1 Calculation of correct form
_
s
x± z ´
n
(must have n in denominator)
B1 z = 2.326
A1 4 Correct answer
(ii) 30% is inside interval ftB1*
Accept claim (at 2% level) ftB1*dep 2 S.R. Solutions not using (i) score
B1ft only for correct working and
conclusion
2
é x2 ù
4 (i) P(X > 1.5) = ê x - ú M1 For substituting 2 and 1.5 in their
ë 4 û1.5
ò f ( x)dx (or area method ½ their
1.5 base x their height)
é x2 ù
or 1 - ê x - ú
ë 4 û .0
(ii) E(X) =
2 2
1 2 é x2 x3 ù
ò0 2
( x - x ) dx = ê 2 - 6ú M1 For evaluating their ò xf ( x)dx
ë û0
= 2/3 A1 2 For correct answer
m2
(iii) m -
4
= 0.5 M1 For equating their ò f ( x)dx to 0.5
M1 For solving the related quadratic
m = 0.586 (2- 2 ) A1 3 For correct answer
æ 1.7 - 2.1 ö
5 (i) P(X < 1.7) = Fç ÷ B1 For identifying prob Type I error
è 0.9 / 20 ø M1 For standardising
= 1 - F (1.9876) A1 For correct standardising and
correct area
= 0.0234 A1 4 For correct final answer
(ii) P(Type II error) = P(X > 1.7) B1 For identifying prob for Type II error
æ 1.7 - 1.5 ö
= 1 - Fç ÷ M1 For standardising using 1.5 and
è 0.9 / 20 ø their 1.7
A1 For correct standardising and
correct area
= 1 - F (0.9938) = 0.160 A1 4 For correct final answer
6 (i) l = 1.25 M1 For attempting to find new l and

using it
P(X < 4) =
æ 1.25 2 1.253 ö
e-1.25 çç1 + 1.25 + + ÷ M1 For summing P((0,) 1, 2, 3) or
è 2 6 ÷ø P(0, 1, 2, 3, 4) using a Poisson
expression
(ii) X ~N(182.5, 182.5) B1 For correct mean and variance

P(> 200 breakdowns) = M1 For standardising process with or
æ 200.5 - 182.5 ö without continuity correction
1 - Fç ÷
è 182.5 ø
= 1 - F (1.332) A1ft For correct standardising and
correct tail
= 0.0915 (0.0914) A1 4 For correct answer
(iii) l = 5 for phone calls B1

l = 6.25 for total
æ 6.25 4 ö
P(X = 4) = e-6.25 çç ÷÷ M1 For summing their two l s and
è 4! ø using a Poisson expression OR alt.
method using sep. distributions 5
terms req.
7 (i) 20 of A ~A* B1 For correct mean for either

~N(401, 20 x 0.152)
~N(401, 0.45)
20 of B ~B* ~N(401, 1.458) B1 For variance 20 x 0.152 or
20 x 0.272
A* - B* ~N(0, 1.908) M1 For adding their two variances
P(A* - B* > 2)
æ 2-0 ö
= 1 - Fç ÷ M1 For consideration of their
è 1.908 ø A* - B* > 2
= 1 – F (1.4479) M1 For standardising and finding

correct area
OR A ~N(20.05, 0.152/20),
B ~N(20.05, 0.272/20) B1 For correct mean for either
B1 For variance 0.152/20 or 0.272/20
A - B ~N(0, 0.00477) M1 For adding their variances
P( A - B > 0.1) M1 For consideration of their

æ 0.1 - 0 ö A - B > 0.1
= 1 - Fç ÷ M1 For standardising and finding
è 0.00477 ø correct area
20.07 - 20.05
(ii) 1.96 = M1 For an equation of correct form on
(0.15 / n ) RHS involving n
B1 For 1.96 used
M1 For solving an equation of correct
form (any z)
n = 216 A1 4 For correct answer

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CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS

General Certificate of Education

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5 The function f is defined by f : x → ax + b, for x ∈

(i) Find the values of a and b. [2]

(ii) Solve the equation ff(x) = 0. [3]

6 (i) Sketch the graph of the curve y = 3 sin x, for −π ≤ x ≤ π . [2]

(ii) Find the value of k in terms of π . [2]

(i) Find the equation of L2 . [4]

11 The equation of a curve is y = 8x − x2 .

(iii) Find the set of values of x for which y ≥ −20. [3]

The function g is defined by g : x → 8x − x2 , for x ≥ 4.

(iv) State the domain and range of g−1 . [2]

(v) Find an expression, in terms of x, for g−1 (x). [3]

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1 Solve the inequality x − 4 > x + 1 . [4]

2 The polynomial x4 − 9x2 − 6x − 1 is denoted by f(x).

(i) Find the value of the constant a for which

f(x) ≡ (x2 + ax + 1)(x2 − ax − 1). [3]

(i) Find, in terms of p, the area of R. [3]

4 (i) Show that the equation

3 tan2 x − 10 tan x + 3 = 0. [4]

(ii) Hence solve the equation

tan(45◦ + x) = 4 tan(45◦ − x),

for 0◦ < x < 90◦ . [3]

5 (i) By sketching a suitable pair of graphs, show that the equation

(iii) Use the iterative formula

giving your answer correct to 2 signiﬁcant ﬁgures. [3]

7 The parametric equations of a curve are

HIGHER MATHEMATICS 8719/03

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1 (i) Show that the equation

sin(x − 60◦ ) − cos(30◦ − x) = 1

can be written in the form cos x = k, where k is a constant. [2]

3 Solve the inequality x − 2 < 3 − 2x. [4]

(i) Find the value of a. [3]

(i) Express f(x) in partial fractions. [5]

f(x) = 1 − x + 5x2 . [4]

(i) Show that x satisﬁes the differential equation

(ii) The sequence of values given by the iterative formula

(ii) Find a vector equation for the line l. [6]

10 (i) Prove the identity

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(i) Find the component of the resultant of the three forces

Given that P has travelled 16 m at the instant when Q starts, ﬁnd

(i) Find the tensions in S1 and S2 . [3]

(i) Find the frictional force acting on the block. [2]

5 The function f is defined by f : x → ax + b, for x ∈

The function g is defined by g : x → 8x − x2 , for x ≥ 4.