Question 3 (15 marks) Use a SEPARATE writing booklet. - HSC - SSCE Mathematics Extension 2 - Question 3 - 2002 - Paper 1
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Question 3 (15 marks) Use a SEPARATE writing booklet..
(a)
The diagram shows the graph of $y = f(x)$.
Draw separate one-third page sketches of the graphs of the f... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Question 3 (15 marks) Use a SEPARATE writing booklet. - HSC - SSCE Mathematics Extension 2 - Question 3 - 2002 - Paper 1
Step 1
Draw separate one-third page sketches of the graphs of the following:
(i) $y = -\frac{1}{\sqrt{x}}$
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To sketch the graph of y=−x1, note that:
The domain of the function is x>0, as square roots are defined only for non-negative values.
As x approaches 0 from the right, y approaches -rac{1}{\sqrt{0}} which tends to −infty.
As x increases, y approaches 0 (but remains negative).
The graph will lie entirely below the x-axis, approaching the x-axis asymptotically as x increases.
Step 2
Draw separate one-third page sketches of the graphs of the following:
(ii) $y^2 = f(x)$
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The graph of y2=f(x) utilizes the original graph of y=f(x), but reflects it about the x-axis. It is essential to:
Identify the range of f(x) which may be negative.
Draw the positive values of y based on f(x) and reflect any negative values to the negative y-axis, resulting in two branches.
Step 3
Draw separate one-third page sketches of the graphs of the following:
(iii) $y = |f(x)|$
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To sketch y=∣f(x)∣, perform the following steps:
Plot the graph of f(x) as given.
Identify portions of the graph that are below the x-axis. These segments should be reflected above the x-axis.
Retain the segments above the x-axis as they are. The resulting graph will be entirely non-negative.
Step 4
Draw separate one-third page sketches of the graphs of the following:
(iv) $y = \ln(f(x))$
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For the graph of y=ln(f(x)), consider these important points:
The function is defined only where f(x)>0.
Identify the x-values for which f(x)=1; these will correspond to y=0.
As f(x) increases, ln(f(x)) will also increase.
As f(x) approaches zero, the logarithmic function will tend to −∞. Ensure to mark these critical points clearly on the graph.
Step 5
Show that the equation of the tangent at P is $x + p y = 2c p$.
(i)
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To find the equation of the tangent line at point P(cp,pc) on the hyperbola xy=c2:
The derivative of y=xc2 gives the slope, m=−x2c2.
Evaluate the slope at P: mP=−(cp)2c2.
Using point-slope form, with point P and slope mP, formulate the equation:
y−pc=−(cp)2c2(x−cp)
Rearranging yields the equation of the tangent: x+py=2cp.
Step 6
Show that T is the point \left( \frac{2c p q}{p + q}, \frac{2c}{p + q} \right).
(ii)
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To find the coordinates of point T, the intersection of the tangents at points P and Q:
Write the equations of the tangents at points P and Q using the forms derived previously.
Set these two equations equal to solve for x and y.
After substituting the necessary expressions of p and q, determine the coordinates at T as (p+q2cpq,p+q2c).
Step 7
Show that the locus of T is a hyperbola, and state its eccentricity.
(iii)
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To prove that the locus of T is a hyperbola:
Substitute the coordinates found for point T into the relationship derived from the hyperbola's equation.
Manipulate the terms to bring it into the standard hyperbola form: a2x2−b2y2=1 where a and b are expressions derived from your coordinates.
The eccentricity e of the hyperbola can be derived from the relationship e=1+a2b2, where terms for a and b are referenced from your manipulations.