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1.7 D: Sequences and series

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Question 18

In a high-frequency signal filter design, the gain GGG relative to a frequency shift ω\omegaω is modelled by the function G(ω)=(25+2ω)−12G(\omega) = (25 + 2\omega)^{-\frac{1}{2}}G(ω)=(25+2ω)−21​. The first three terms, in ascending powers of ω\omegaω, of the binomial expansion of G(ω)G(\omega)G(ω) are given by

(25+2ω)−12≈a−1125ω+36250ω2(25 + 2\omega)^{-\frac{1}{2}} \approx a - \frac{1}{125}\omega + \frac{3}{6250}\omega^2(25+2ω)−21​≈a−1251​ω+62503​ω2

where aaa is a constant.

a.

State the range of values of ω\omegaω for which this expansion is valid.

Choose from the options below:

∣ω∣<225∣ω∣<252∣ω∣<5∣ω∣<25|\omega| < \frac{2}{25} \quad |\omega| < \frac{25}{2} \quad |\omega| < 5 \quad |\omega| < 25∣ω∣<252​∣ω∣<225​∣ω∣<5∣ω∣<25
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b.

Find the value of aaa.

Choose from the options below:

12515525\frac{1}{25} \quad \frac{1}{5} \quad 5 \quad 25251​51​525
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1.7 D: Sequences and series Questions

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Practise AQA A Level Maths 1.7 D: Sequences and series with exam-style questions for A Level Maths. 267 questions covering 1.7.1 Binomial expansion, 1.7.2 Types of sequence (A-level only), 1.7.3 Sigma notation (A-level only), 1.7.4 Arithmetic sequences and series (A-level only), 1.7.5 Geometric sequences and series (A-level only), and 1.7.6 Sequences and series in modelling (A-level only), matched to the AQA A Level Maths (7357) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.

Question bank

1.4 A: Proof
1.5 B: Algebra and functions
1.6 C: Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane
1.7 D: Sequences and series
1.8 E: Trigonometry
1.9 F: Exponentials and logarithms
1.10 G: Differentiation
1.11 H: Integration
1.12 I: Numerical methods (A-level only)
1.13 J: Vectors