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Edexcel C4 June 2014- OFFICIAL THREAD

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Original post by Hoshil
A vector question!

It is quite simple.

a) Find the vector equation for a line L passing through the point A (2, 5, 3) and B (6, 8, 5)

b) Point P lies on line L and is such that OP is perpendicular to L. Find the co-ordinates of P.

c) hence find the shortest distance from O to the line L.

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For part b I got t = + or - 1, is that correct?
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Original post by Hoshil
Now since you people have warmed up with a few previous integration question its time for some killers!

Whoever gets the right answer, he/she should not worry for the C4 exam as he/she is bound to get 90+ UMS

Here it is:

Q1) Integral e^(3x) Cos (2X)
Q2) Integral e^(2x) Cos (x)

There are no limits in the questions.
Give your answers as simplified as possible.

Actually just send an attachment of your working. I have got the two questions correct after 15 minutes of intense calculations and cancellations. If you give up then PM me and I will send an attachment of the workings. Also PM your answers so as to not ruin the fun of C4 integration!

Vector questions coming up shortly!

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Hint please, integration by parts?
Original post by jtbteddy
Hint please, integration by parts?



IBP and then add the integral back on and divide


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Guys how do you integrate to check your answers using the Casio fx9913es Plus? I went and bought one today; very interested in figuring out this 'double-check' method I've been hearing too much about - thanks in advance..
Original post by Arithmeticae

IBP and then add the integral back on and divide


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Not looking good:frown:


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Original post by jtbteddy
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Not looking good:frown:


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That's fine, then you just add your integral over to the other side and divide through :smile:

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Made a lot of mistakes on my first attempt. Great question though!
Original post by Arithmeticae
That's fine, then you just add your integral over to the other side and divide through :smile:

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Thank you, excellent question


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Original post by jtbteddy
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Thank you, excellent question


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nice one teddy, thanks for the solutions :smile:
what do you guys think Is the most challenging topic in c4? haven't finished vectors and would not have time to finis it until two days before the exam. the A2 exams are cramped this year, all In 2 weeks
Original post by precious maro
what do you guys think Is the most challenging topic in c4? haven't finished vectors and would not have time to finis it until two days before the exam. the A2 exams are cramped this year, all In 2 weeks


Rates of change

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Original post by precious maro
what do you guys think Is the most challenging topic in c4? haven't finished vectors and would not have time to finis it until two days before the exam. the A2 exams are cramped this year, all In 2 weeks


Vectors or connected rates of change (the ones where you have to find like 5 different derivatives :colonhash:)
Original post by QuantumSuicide
Rates of change

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im okay with those actually. i haven't started the 3D vectors yet but my classmates said it is difficult
Original post by Arithmeticae
Vectors or connected rates of change (the ones where you have to find like 5 different derivatives :colonhash:)


Rates of change + cones/shapes/volumes/surface area :dontknow:

Vectors + shapes :dontknow:

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Original post by Arithmeticae
Vectors or connected rates of change (the ones where you have to find like 5 different derivatives :colonhash:)


oh i see, thanks. you dong this exam? thought you were doing gcse's?
Original post by QuantumSuicide
Rates of change + cones/shapes/volumes/surface area :dontknow:Vectors + shapes :dontknow:Posted from TSR Mobile
Those ones are so annoying, like the ones about water emptying out of stuff :angry:

I still hate anything shape related, probably my least favourite part of maths :colonhash:
Original post by Arithmeticae
Vectors or connected rates of change (the ones where you have to find like 5 different derivatives :colonhash:)


You're not even doing C4. :hmmm:

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Original post by RoyalBlue7
You're not even doing C4. :hmmm:

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That's what you think :holmes:

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Original post by precious maro
what do you guys think Is the most challenging topic in c4? haven't finished vectors and would not have time to finis it until two days before the exam. the A2 exams are cramped this year, all In 2 weeks

Entirely depends on you.
I personally don't think there's any C4 topic you can't understand in <a day if you put your mind to it.
Everybody's saying vectors are difficult - that's what I thought at the start to, but once you do all the past paper and book questions you'll realise they're repetitive and revolve around the same concept and not at all hard. They're easy marks, usually account for up 10-15 marks in an exam.
I think rates of change/differential equations are the most confusing topic

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