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A-LevelMathematicsDifferential equations9709/32 · Feb/Mar 2024 · Q119 Marks

The variables y and θ satisfy the differential equation `(1+y)(1+cos2θ) dy/dθ = e^(3y)`. It is given that y = 0 when θ = (1/2)π. Solve the differential equation and find the exact value of tanθ when y = 1.

  1. The variables y and θ satisfy the differential equation `(1+y)(1+cos2θ) dy/dθ = e^(3y)`. It is given that y = 0 when θ = (1/2)π. Solve the differential equation and find the exact value of tanθ when y = 1.[9]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Feb/Mar 2024). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [B1] Separate variables correctly
  2. [M1] Integrate to obtain p(1+y)e^(-3y) + [qe^(-3y)dy
  3. [A1] Obtain (-1/3)(1+y)e^(-3y) + (1/9)e^(-3y)
  4. [A1] Obtain (-1/3)(1+y)e^(-3y) - (1/9)e^(-3y) (+A)
  5. [B1] Use correct double angle formula to obtain 1/(2cos²θ) dθ
  6. [B1] Obtain ktanθ[+B]
  7. [M1*] Use y=0, θ = (1/2)π to evaluate a constant of integration in an expression of the form aye^(-3y), Be^(-3y) and γtanθ only.
  8. [DM1] Use y=1
  9. [A1] Obtain tanθ = (17/9) - (14/9)e^(-3)

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Topic
Differential equations, A-Level Mathematics (syllabus 9709). Structured question, 9 marks.
Source
A-Level Mathematics, Feb/Mar 2024 Paper 3 Variant 2, question 11.

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