Lockdown Pure Maths Test 20 - Trockers
Lockdown Pure Maths Test 20 - Trockers
Lockdown Pure Maths Test 20 - Trockers
NB: If a numerical answer cannot be given exactly, and the accuracy required is not specified
in the question, then in the case of an angle it should be given to the nearest degree, and
in other cases it should be given correct to significant figures.
1.
The diagram above shows the curve with equation , which crosses the -
at the origin at points and . Given that ,
(a) find an expression for in terms of , [4]
(b) show that where is an integer to be found. [5]
2. The diagram below shows part of a design being produced by a computer program.
The program draws a series of circles, each one touching the previous one and such their
centres lie on a horizontal straight line. The radii of the circles form a geometric sequence
with first term and second term . The width of the design is as shown
(a) Find the radius of the fourth circle to be drawn. [2]
(b) Show that when the eight circles have been drawn, to
significant figures. [4]
(c) Find the total area of the design in square centimetres when ten circles have
been drawn. [5]
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