The equation of a curve is .
- (a)
Find an expression for .
- (b)
Given that is changing at a constant rate of 0.18 units per second, find the rate of change of when .
- (c)
Explain if the curve has more than one stationary point.
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Worked solution
8(a)
1. Apply the quotient rule to differentiate the function
Let and .
Then and .
2. Simplify the derivative expression
8(b)
1. Evaluate the derivative $\frac{dy}{dx}$ at $x = 1$
From part (a), .
When ,
2. Use the chain rule to find the rate of change of $y$
(to 3 s.f.)
or (to 3 s.f.)
8(c)
1. Set the derivative from part (a) to zero to find stationary points
For stationary points, .
From part (a), .
2. Solve the equation and explain the number of solutions
Since for all real values of , .
Therefore, .
Since there is only one solution for , the curve has exactly one stationary point.
No, the curve has only one stationary point because for all real , leaving only one solution .
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