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1.10.3 Applications of differentiation

1.10.3 Applications of differentiation

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Question 14

A potential energy function VVV is defined for all real values of xxx as

V(x)=x4+8x3 V(x) = x^4 + 8x^3 V(x)=x4+8x3

The function has exactly two stationary points, at x=0x = 0x=0 and x=−6x = -6x=−6.

a.

(i) Find V′′(x)V''(x)V′′(x).

(ii) Determine the nature of the stationary points. Fully justify your answer.

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b.

State the range of values of xxx for which V(x)=x4+8x3V(x) = x^4 + 8x^3V(x)=x4+8x3 is an increasing function.

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c.

A second potential function WWW is defined for all real values of xxx as

W(x)=x4−8x3 W(x) = x^4 - 8x^3 W(x)=x4−8x3

(i) State the single transformation which maps the graph of VVV onto the graph of WWW.

(ii) State the range of values of xxx for which WWW is an increasing function.

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1.10.3 Applications of differentiation Questions

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57 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Maths 1.10.3 Applications of differentiation. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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