Homebush Boys High School

Trial Examination 2021

Student Number:______________________________

Mathematics Extension 2
General Instructions • Reading time – 10 minutes
• Working time – 3 hours
Write using black pen
• Calculators approved by NESA may be
used
• A reference sheet is provided at the back of
this paper
• In Questions in Section II, show relevant
mathematical reasoning and/or calculations
Total marks: 100 Section I – 10 marks (pages 2 – 6)

• Attempt Questions 1 – 10
• Allow about 15 minutes for this section

Section II – 60 marks (pages 7 – 13)

• Attempt Questions 11 – 16
• Allow about 2 hour and 45 minutes for this section
Section I

10 marks
Attempt Questions 1–10
Allow about 15 minutes for this section

Use the multiple-choice answer sheet for Questions 1 – 10.

1. Write the vector ~

𝑟𝑟 joining the pair of points (−2, −2, −3) and (3, 4, 5)?

A. 𝑟𝑟 = 5𝑖𝑖~ + 6𝑗𝑗 + 8𝑘𝑘

~ ~
.
~

B. ~
𝑟𝑟 = −5𝑖𝑖~ − 6𝑗𝑗 − 8𝑘𝑘
~
~

C. ~
𝑟𝑟 = ~𝑖𝑖 + 2𝑗𝑗 + 2𝑘𝑘
~
~

D. 𝑟𝑟 = −~𝑖𝑖 − 2𝑗𝑗 − 2𝑘𝑘

~ ~~

2. Let z = a + ib where 𝑎𝑎 ≠ 0 and 𝑏𝑏 ≠ 0 . Which of the following statements is false?

A.

B.

C.

D.

3.
The scalar projection of a= 3i − k onto b = 2 i − j − 2k is:
      

8 8
A.
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B. (
2 i − j − 2k
8   
)
4 8
C. ( 3i − k ) D.
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4.

In the diagram above, the point 𝐴𝐴 represents the complex number 𝑍𝑍. The point 𝐵𝐵 is
represented by the complex number :

A. (1 − 𝑖𝑖)Z

B. (1 + 𝑖𝑖)Z

C. 1 + 𝑖𝑖Z

D. 1 - 𝑖𝑖Z

5. A car of mass m and velocity v, is travelling on a road where its motion is opposed by the
wind with a resistive force kv2 and the road which has a frictional force R, where k and R are
constants, then which of the following equations is true ?
𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑 1 𝑅𝑅
A. =− �𝑘𝑘𝑘𝑘 + �
𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑 𝑚𝑚 v

𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑 1 𝑅𝑅
B. = �𝑘𝑘𝑘𝑘 + �
𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑 𝑚𝑚 v

𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑 1
C. =− (𝑘𝑘𝑘𝑘 + 𝑅𝑅)
𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑 𝑚𝑚

𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑 1
D. = (𝑘𝑘𝑘𝑘 + 𝑅𝑅)
𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑 𝑚𝑚

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6.
Which of the following is equal to

𝑥𝑥+3
A. 𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠−1 � �+ 𝐶𝐶
2

𝑥𝑥+3
B. 𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠−1 � �+ 𝐶𝐶
4

𝑥𝑥 − 3
C. 𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠−1 � �+ 𝐶𝐶
2

𝑥𝑥 − 3
D. 𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠−1 � �+ 𝐶𝐶
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7.
Which of the following statements is false for real values of 𝑥𝑥 and 𝑦𝑦?

A. ∀𝑥𝑥, ∀𝑦𝑦: 𝑥𝑥2 > 𝑦𝑦 + 1.

B. ∀𝑥𝑥, ∃𝑦𝑦: 𝑥𝑥2 < 𝑦𝑦 + 1.

C. ∃𝑥𝑥, ∀𝑦𝑦: 𝑥𝑥2 > 𝑦𝑦 + 1.

D. ∃𝑥𝑥, ∃𝑦𝑦: 𝑥𝑥2 < 𝑦𝑦 + 1.

8. Which of the following is a counter-example to the following statement? All people who get
ATARS over 99 do Extension 2 Mathematics.

A. No people who get ATARS over 99 do Extension 2 Mathematics.

B. Christo did History and got an ATAR over 99.
C. Angelo did Extension 2 Mathematics and got an ATAR under 99.
D. Natalia did not do Extension 2 Mathematics and got an ATAR over 99.

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9.

𝑔𝑔
A.
𝑘𝑘

2𝑔𝑔
B.
𝑘𝑘

𝑘𝑘𝑘𝑘
C.
𝑔𝑔

2𝑔𝑔
D.
𝑘𝑘𝑘𝑘

10.
The function f(x) is odd and continuous. Given that ,what is the value of

A. 0
B. b
C. 2b
D. -2b

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Section II
90 marks
Attempt Questions 11-16
Allow about 2 hour and 45 minutes for this section
Answer each question in the appropriate writing booklet. Extra writing booklets are available.
For questions in Section II, your responses should include relevant mathematical reasoning and/or calculations.

Question 11 (15 marks) Use the Question 11 Writing Booklet

(a) Let z = -1 + i .
1
(i) Express in the form a + ib 1
z

(ii) Express z in modulus- argument form. 1

(iii) Hence find z10 in the form a + ib. 2

(b) The roots of z3 – 1 = 0 are 1, ω and ω2 where ω is one of the complex roots.

(i) Find the value of 1 + ω + ω2 1

(ii) Explain why z2 + z + 1 = (z - ω) (z - ω2) 2

The Argand diagram below shows the points A, B and C which correspond to the roots 1, ω and ω2
of the equation of z3 – 1 = 0 .
Im(z)

A
Re(z)

(iii) Copy this diagram into your writing booklet and show the vector 1 - ω on your diagram,
carefully indicating the direction of this vector. 1

(iv) Hence, or otherwise, find the product of the lengths of the two chords AB and AC. 2

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(c) Tn , n =1, 2, 3, ……. is a sequence of positive integers. Sn , n =1, 2, 3, ………is another sequence of
positive integers such that Sn = T1 + T2 + T3 + …….. + Tn .
Also S1 = 6, S2 = 20 and Sn = 6 Sn-1 - 8 Sn – 2 , n = 3, 4, 5….
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Use Mathematical Induction to show that Sn = 4n + 2n , for n = 1, 2, 3,………..

End of Question 11

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Question 12 (15 marks) Use the Question 12 Writing Booklet

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(a) Evaluate ∫0
𝑥𝑥(𝑥𝑥−16)
𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑 giving the answer in simplest form. 4
(4𝑥𝑥+1)(𝑥𝑥 2 +4)

(b)
3

End of Question 12

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Question 13 (15 marks) Use the Question 13 Writing Booklet

(a)
2

(b)

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(c) Prove that 𝑎𝑎2 + 𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 + 𝑏𝑏 2 ≥ 0 2

End of Question 13

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Question 14 (15 marks) Use the Question 14 Writing Booklet

1
(a) (i)

(ii)
1

(iii)
2

(iv) 1

(v)

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(b) Relative to a fixed origin, the points E, F and G are given by the position vectors
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𝑒𝑒̰ = 𝚤𝚤̰ − 𝚥𝚥̰ + 2𝑘𝑘̰ , 𝑓𝑓̰ = 2𝚤𝚤̰ − 𝚥𝚥̰ + 𝑘𝑘̰ and 𝑔𝑔̰ = 𝑎𝑎𝚤𝚤̰ − 2𝚥𝚥̰, where a is a real constant.

π
If the magnitude of angle EFG is , find the value of a.
3

(c ) The speed v m s–1 of a particle moving along the x-axis is given by v2 = 18 + 32x – 8x2, where x is the
distance of the point from the origin.
2
(i) Prove that the motion is simple harmonic.

(ii) For this motion, find:

its centre of motion, its period and its amplitude.

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Question 15 (15 marks) Use the Question 15 Writing Booklet

(a)

x +3 y-2 z +1
(d) For the cartesian equation 2
= 1
= 3
, find

(i) the equivalent vector 2

(ii) the parametric equations 2

(e) Prove the cosine rule using vectors for the triangle ABC. Where BC = 𝑎𝑎
~
, BA = ~c and AC = b~.

A 3

θ B
C

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Question 16 (15 marks) Use the Question 16 Writing Booklet

(b) Determine whether the points A(1, 2, 3), B(4, 6, 5) and C(10, 14, 9) are collinear.
2

(c) Find unit vectors that are perpendicular to both u = 3i − 2 j + 4k and v =−3i + 4 j + 2k .
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       

q
(d) z = 2 – i . Find the real numbers p and q such that pz + z = 1 . 4

(e) The positive integers are grouped as follows (1), (2,3), (4,5,6) , (7,8,9,10),…… 2

The nth group has n integers.

𝑛𝑛
Prove that the sum of the integers in the nth group is (𝑛𝑛2 + 1)
2

End of paper

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 2021 Trial HSC Examination

Mathematics Advanced
Mathematics Extension 1
Mathematics Extension 2

REFERENCE SHEET

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2021 Trial Higher School Certificate Examination

Mathematics Extension 1

Name ________________________________ Teacher ________________________

Section I – Multiple Choice Answer Sheet

Allow about 15 minutes for this section

Select the alternative A, B, C or D that best answers the question. Fill in the response oval completely.

Sample: 2+4= (A) 2 (B) 6 (C) 8 (D) 9

A B C D

If you think you have made a mistake, put a cross through the incorrect answer and fill in the new answer.
A B C D

If you change your mind and have crossed out what you consider to be the correct answer, then indicate the
correct answer by writing the word correct and drawing an arrow as follows.

A B C D

1. A B C D
2. A B C D
3. A B C D
4. A B C D
5. A B C D
6. A B C D
7. A B C D
8. A B C D
9. A B C D
10. A B C D

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