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O-LevelAdditional MathematicsTrigonometry4037/12 · May/June 2010 · Q66 Marks

On the same diagram, sketch the curves y = cosx and y=1+cos2x for 0≤x≤2π.

  1. (a)(i)On the same diagram, sketch the curves y = cosx and y=1+cos2x for 0≤x≤2π.[3]
  2. (a)(ii)Hence state the number of solutions of the equation cos 2x cosx+1=0 where 0 ≤ x ≤ 2π.[1]
  3. (b)(i)the amplitude of f,[1]
  4. (b)(ii)the period of f.[1]

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Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2010). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. B1 for y = cos x
  2. B1 for either a translation of cycles
  3. B1 for correct curve
  4. B1
  5. B1
  6. B1

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Topic
Trigonometry, O-Level Additional Mathematics (syllabus 4037). Structured question, 6 marks.
Source
O-Level Additional Mathematics, May/June 2010 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 6.

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