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Directions for Free Response Section (70 Minutes, 120 points total, 30 per question)

• Write your answer inside the boxes provided (do not write in the margins). Do not use extra paper. Use
a black or blue pen.
• Answer each of the questions fully. Show all your work. Indicate clearly the methods you use; you’ll be
graded on the correctness of your methods as well as the accuracy of your final answers. Correct answers
without supporting work may not receive credit. Justifications require mathematical (non-calculator, non-
computer) reasons.
• Most questions will be given in several parts. The answers from one section will often be used in
following sections. Missing points in an earlier section does not mean you’ll lose points in following
sections.
• The test corrector will not assume you used proper set up and methods if you reach the correct answer.
It’s up to you to communicate the methods you used.

Hints and Tips for Free-Response Portion

• Take your time reading the questions.

• You have 70 minutes for the free-response questions. Take some time to think about the question. If
you don’t understand the question, you’re very unlikely to find the right answer.

Scoring
As a general rule points are divided as follows:
30% Proper set up of the problem.
30% Proper method employed for solving the problem.
40% Correct answer.

The Calculator
The calculator can be used for specific tasks, but you must show the setup in standard mathematical
notation. For this Test, you may only use your calculator to graph a function and find the roots of an
equation. If you’re asked to find the x values of the points of intersection between y = 𝑥 2 and y = cos x,
you must write 𝑥 2 − cos 𝑥 = 0 before stating that the solution is {x = 0.82413, -0.82413}.

What does "Show your Work" Really Mean?

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If you’re asked to use limits to find the vertical asymptote for y = �3−𝑥� , then you shouldn’t put x = 3
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as the answer. You also need to explain that lim𝑥→3+ � � � =∞.
=-∞ and lim𝑥→3− �
3−𝑥 3−𝑥
If the question is worth two points, one point is given for a solid explanation and one point for the correct
answer.

Use Units
If units are given in the problem, make sure you give them in your answer.
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Answer the Question

Be very careful to answer the question asked. If you're asked to find the points of intersection
between 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 and 𝑦 = cos 𝑥 , then {x=.82413,-.82413} is the wrong answer! The correct
answer is: Points (-.82413,.67919) and (.82413,.67919).

Formulas
Here is a short list of area and volume formulas that you might need:
For a circle of radius r: Area = 𝜋𝑟 2 , Circumference = 2𝜋𝑟.
For a sphere of radius r: Volume = (4/3)𝜋𝑟3 , Surface Area = 4𝜋𝑟 2 .
For a right circular cylinder with radius r and height h: Volume = 𝜋𝑟 2 ℎ, Surface Area =2𝜋𝑟ℎ + 2𝜋𝑟2 .
For a right circular cone with radius r and height h: Volume = (1/3)𝜋𝑟 2 ℎ.
For a 2-liter bottle of cola: Volume = 2 liters

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Free Response Section 1 (with calculator)

You may use your calculator for these questions.

1. The radius, r, of a sphere is increasing at a constant rate of 0.05 meters per second.

A. At the time when the radius of the sphere is 12 meters, what is the rate of
increase in its volume? (12 points)

B. At the time when the volume of the sphere is 36𝜋 cubic meters, what is the rate
of increase in its surface area? (15 points)

C. Express the rate at which the volume of the sphere changes with respect to the
surface area of the sphere (as a function of r). (6 points)

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2. A particle moves along the x-axis so that its velocity at any time t ≥ 0 is given by
𝑣(𝑡) = (2𝜋 − 5)𝑡 − sin(𝜋𝑡)

A. Find the acceleration at any time t. (6 points)

B. Find the minimum acceleration of the particle over the interval [0, 3]. (12 points)

C. Find the maximum velocity of the particle over the interval [0, 2]. (12 points)

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Free Response Section 2 (without calculator)

You may not use your calculator for these questions.

3. Consider the function ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑎(−2𝑥 + 1)5 − 𝑏, where 𝑎 ≠ 0 and 𝑏 ≠ 0 are constants.

A. Find ℎ′ (𝑥) and ℎ"(𝑥). (6 points)

B. Show that h is monotonic (that is, that either h always increases or remains constant or
h always decreases or remains constant). (12 points)

C. Show that the x-coordinate(s) of the location(s) of the critical points are independent
of a and b. (12 points)

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𝑎 sin 𝑥 + 𝑏, 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 ≤ 2𝜋
4. Consider 𝑔(𝑥) = � 2 .
𝑥 − 𝜋𝑥 + 2, 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 > 2𝜋

A. Find the values of a and b such that g(x) is a differentiable function (12 points).

B. Write the equation of the tangent line to g(x) at 𝑥 = 2𝜋. (9 points)

C. Use the tangent line equation from part B to write an approximation for the value of g(6).
Do not simplify. (6 points)

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