Topical Test: Integration [20 marks]

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4x dy 4 − 4x 2 1 − x2
Q1. Given y =
1+ x 2
and =
dx (1+ x 2 )2
. Hence, or otherwise, evaluate ∫ (1+ x 2 2
)
dx .
0

[2 marks]

Q2. Integrate the expression (2 − 3x)5 with respect to x . [2 marks]

Q3. x 2 − 4x + 3 is a gradient function of a curve. The tangent at the point (k, 3) of the
curve is parallel to the straight line y + x − 4 = 0 . Find
(a) the value of k. [2 marks]
(b) the equation of the curve. [2 marks]

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Q4. Evaluate ∫ 3(1 − 4x) 2
dx . [2 marks]
−1

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Q5. Given ∫ f (x)dx = 9 , where f (x) is the function in x with f (x) > 0 . Find the value
2
2
of p if ∫ [ 3 f (x) + p] dx = 53 , where p is a constant. [2 marks]
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Q6. The diagram below shows the curve y = x 2 intersecting the straight line AC at B.

y
y = x2
C(0,6)

B(2,4)

R x+y−6=0

O x
A(6,0)

Find:
(a) the area of shaded region. [2 marks]
(b) the area of region R. [2 marks]
Q7. The diagram below shows the curve x = y 2 −1 intersecting the line y = 3 at the
point C (8,3). Also, region P is bounded by the curve x = y 2 −1 , the x-axis and the
y-axis.
y
x = y 2 −1
y=3
C(8,3)

B(0,1)
P
x
A(-1,0)O

Find:
(a) the area of shaded region. [2 marks]
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(b) the volume generated when region P is rotated 360 about the y-axis.

NOTE: The volume generated when region P is rotated 360 0 about the y-axis
can be calculated by evaluating the definite integral shown below:
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Volume = ∫ (π (y 2
−1)2 ) dy [2 marks]
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