5 (a) The diagram shows the graph of y = acos bx+c, for -360° ≤ x ≤ 360°, where a, b and c are constants. Find the values of a, b and c. [Figure 5.1 - A cosine graph is shown. Max value at x=0 is 2, min value at x=180 is -10. Period is 360 degrees.]
- (a)The diagram shows the graph of y = acos bx+c, for -360° ≤ x ≤ 360°, where a, b and c are constants. Find the values of a, b and c.[3]
- (b)The line y = p is a tangent to the curve y = 3 - 2 sin 60. Write down the possible values of p.[2]
This question uses a diagram from the original paper, which isn't shown here. Open the full paper from the past papers archive to see it.
Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2024). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [3] B1 for each (a=5, b=3/4 (oe), c=-4)
- [2] B1 for each (p=1, p=5) Do not allow if written as inequalities
Write your answer and get it marked
On Oracle Prep you can write or photograph your own answer and have it marked by AI against this mark scheme, with feedback on what you missed.
Sign up free →