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Edexcel A-level Further Maths · Topic CP-8

Hyperbolic functions questions

Practice questions covering hyperbolic functions from this specification. Attempt the questions below, then use the past-paper references to find more on Pearson's site.

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6 questions on Hyperbolic functions, each with its mark scheme and worked method. Reveal the answer when you have had a go.

  1. CP-8.1 · Understand the definitions of hyperbolic functions sinh x, cosh x and tanh x, including their domains and ranges, and be able to sketch their graphs.

    Q1
    ORIGINAL
    Year 2
    Year 2: this is content the exam board adds beyond the AS subject content, for the full A-level.

    1.

    Using the exponential definitions, find the exact values of sinh⁡(ln⁡3)\sinh(\ln3), cosh⁡(ln⁡3)\cosh(\ln3) and tanh⁡(ln⁡3)\tanh(\ln3).

    (4)

    (Total for Question 1 is 4 marks)

  2. CP-8.1 · Understand the definitions of hyperbolic functions sinh x, cosh x and tanh x, including their domains and ranges, and be able to sketch their graphs.

    Q2
    ORIGINAL
    Year 2
    Year 2: this is content the exam board adds beyond the AS subject content, for the full A-level.

    2.

    State the domain, range and yy-intercept of y=cosh⁡xy=\cosh x.

    (3)

    (Total for Question 2 is 3 marks)

  3. CP-8.2 · Differentiate and integrate hyperbolic functions.

    Q3
    ORIGINAL
    Year 2
    Year 2: this is content the exam board adds beyond the AS subject content, for the full A-level.

    3.

    Find ∫(5cosh⁡(3x)−2sinh⁡x) dx\displaystyle\int(5\cosh(3x)-2\sinh x)\,dx.

    (3)

    (Total for Question 3 is 3 marks)

  4. CP-8.3 · Understand and be able to use the definitions of the inverse hyperbolic functions and their domains and ranges.

    Q4
    ORIGINAL
    Year 2
    Year 2: this is content the exam board adds beyond the AS subject content, for the full A-level.

    4.

    Solve arsinh⁡(2x−1)=ln⁡2\operatorname{arsinh}(2x-1)=\ln2 exactly.

    (3)

    (Total for Question 4 is 3 marks)

  5. CP-8.4 · Derive and use the logarithmic forms of the inverse hyperbolic functions.

    Q5
    ORIGINAL
    Year 2
    Year 2: this is content the exam board adds beyond the AS subject content, for the full A-level.

    5.

    Solve arsinh⁡x=ln⁡5−ln⁡2\operatorname{arsinh}x=\ln5-\ln2, giving xx exactly.

    (4)

    (Total for Question 5 is 4 marks)

  6. CP-8.5 · Integrate functions of the form (x^2 + a^2)^(-1/2) and (x^2 - a^2)^(-1/2) and be able to choose substitutions to integrate associated functions.

    Q6
    ORIGINAL
    Year 2
    Year 2: this is content the exam board adds beyond the AS subject content, for the full A-level.

    6.

    Using x=3sinh⁡ux=3\sinh u, evaluate ∫04x2+9 dx\displaystyle\int_0^4\sqrt{x^2+9}\,dx exactly.

    (6)

    (Total for Question 6 is 6 marks)

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