0606 P13 - Nov 2025 - Q3 - 4 marks
In this question you may use the values in the table below.
| \(\theta\) radians | \(\sin\theta\) | \(\cos\theta\) | \(\tan\theta\) |
|---|---|---|---|
| \(\frac{\pi}{6}\) | \(\frac12\) | \(\frac{\sqrt3}{2}\) | \(\frac{\sqrt3}{3}\) |
| \(\frac{\pi}{3}\) | \(\frac{\sqrt3}{2}\) | \(\frac12\) | \(\sqrt3\) |
Variables \(x\) and \(y\) are related by the equation \(y=\sin5x\), where \(0\leqslant x\leqslant\frac{\pi}{10}\).
Use calculus to find the approximate change in \(x\) when \(y\) increases from \(\frac{\sqrt3}{2}\) by the small amount \(0.01\).
0606 P21 - Jun 2025 - Q5 - 4 marks
Given that \(y=x^{2} \tan \frac{x}{2}\), use calculus to find the approximate change in \(y\) as \(x\) increases from \(\frac{\pi}{3}\) to \(\frac{\pi}{3}+h\), where \(h\) is small.
0606 P23 - Jun 2025 - Q8 - 9 marks
(a) It is given that \(y=\mathrm{e}^{3 x+2} \tan x\). Use calculus to find the approximate change in \(y\) as \(x\) increases from 0.1 to \(0.1+h\), where \(h\) is small.
(b) A curve is such that \(\frac{\mathrm{d} y}{\mathrm{~d} x}=\sin (3 x+\pi)\).
The curve passes through the point \(\left(\frac{\pi}{9}, \frac{4}{3}\right)\). Find the exact \(y\)-coordinate of the point on the curve where \(x=\frac{5 \pi}{12}\).
0606 P22 - Nov 2024 - Q2 - 8 marks
Variables \(x\) and \(y\) are related by the equation \(y=x \sqrt{1+2 x}\). (a) Find \(\frac{\mathrm{d} y}{\mathrm{~d} x}\). (b) It is given that when \(y=12, x=4\). Find the approximate change in \(x\) when \(y\) increases from 12 by the small amount 0.06 . (c) Find the \(x\)-coordinate of the stationary point on the curve \(y=x \sqrt{1+2 x}\).
0606 P22 - Mar 2024 - Q5 - 4 marks
Variables \(x\) and \(y\) are related by the equation \(y=\frac{x}{\ln 3 x}\). Use differentiation to find the approximate change in \(y\) when \(x\) increases from 1 to \(1+h\), where \(h\) is small.
0606 P13 - Jun 2024 - Q6 - 6 marks
It is given that \(y=\frac{\ln \left(2 x^{2}+1\right)}{x+2}, x \neq-2\). (a) Find \(\frac{\mathrm{d} y}{\mathrm{~d} x}\). (b) Given that \(x\) increases from 1 to \(1+h\), where \(h\) is small, find the approximate corresponding change in \(y\). (c) When \(x=1\), the rate of change in \(y\) is 3 units per second. Find the corresponding rate of change in \(x\).
0606 P21 - Jun 2024 - Q6 - 5 marks
Variables \(x\) and \(y\) are such that \(y=\cos x \sin ^{2} x\). Use differentiation to find the approximate change in \(y\) as \(x\) increases from 3 to \(3+h\), where \(h\) is small.
0606 P23 - Jun 2023 - Q7 - 6 marks
\(y=\frac{4x^3+2\sin 8x}{1-x}.\)
Use differentiation to find the approximate change in \(y\) as \(x\) increases from \(0.1\) to \(0.1+h\), where \(h\) is small.
0606 P11 - Nov 2023 - Q10 - 8 marks
The variables \(x\) and \(y\) are related by
\(y=\frac{\sqrt{3x^2-2}}{x-4}\).
(a) Show that \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) can be written in the form
\(\frac{Ax+B}{(x-4)^2\sqrt{3x^2-2}},\)
where \(A\) and \(B\) are integers to be found.
(b) When \(x=3\), \(x\) is increased by a small amount \(h\). Find the approximate change in \(y\), in terms of \(h\).
0606 P22 - Mar 2023 - Q7 - 9 marks
(a) Given that
\(y=\frac{1+\cos^2x}{\tan x},\)
use differentiation to find the approximate change in \(y\) as \(x\) increases from \(\frac{\pi}{4}\) to \(\frac{\pi}{4}+h\), where \(h\) is small.
(b) Given that
\(y=\frac{1}{(x-3)^3},\)
show that
\(y-\frac{dy}{dx}-\frac13\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}\)
can be written as
\(\frac{(x+1)(x-4)}{(x-3)^5}.\)
0606 P13 - Jun 2022 - Q7 - 9 marks
A curve has equation
\(y=\frac{(2x+1)^{3/2}}{x+5},\qquad x\ge0.\)
(a) Show that
\(\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{(2x+1)^{1/2}}{(x+5)^2}(Ax+B),\)
where \(A\) and \(B\) are integers to be found.
(b) Show that there are no stationary points on this curve.
(c) Find the approximate change in \(y\) when \(x\) increases from \(1\) to \(1+p\), where \(p\) is small.
(d) Given that when \(x=1\) the rate of change in \(x\) is \(2.5\) units per second, find the corresponding rate of change in \(y\).
0606 P21 - Jun 2022 - Q7 - 6 marks
The variable \(x\) is measured in radians. Given that
\(\displaystyle y=\frac{(1+\sin 3x)^4}{\sqrt{x}}\),
use differentiation to find the approximate change in \(y\) as \(x\) increases from 1.9 to \(1.9+h\), where \(h\) is small.
0606 P22 - Jun 2022 - Q4 - 5 marks
Variables \(x\) and \(y\) are related by the equation \(\displaystyle y=1+\frac{2}{x}+\frac{1}{x^2}\), where \(x\gt 0\). Use differentiation to find the approximate change in \(x\) when \(y\) increases from 4 by the small amount 0.01.
0606 P13 - Nov 2022 - Q12 - 7 marks
It is given that
\(y=\frac{(3x^2-2)^{2/3}}{x-1},\)
for \(x\gt 1\).
(a) Write \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) in the form
\(\frac{(3x^2-2)^{-1/3}}{(x-1)^2}\left(x^2+Ax+B\right),\)
where \(A\) and \(B\) are integers.
(b) Find the approximate increase in \(y\) as \(x\) increases from \(2\) to \(2+p\), where \(p\) is small.
0606 P21 - Jun 2021 - Q6 - 6 marks
Variables \(x\) and \(y\) are such that
\(y=e^{\frac{x}{2}}+x\cos2x,\)
where \(x\) is in radians. Use differentiation to find the approximate change in \(y\) as \(x\) increases from \(1\) to \(1+h\), where \(h\) is small.
0606 P23 - Jun 2021 - Q4 - 4 marks
Variables \(x\) and \(y\) are such that
\(y=\frac{\sin x}{\cos x}.\)
Use differentiation to find the approximate change in \(y\) as \(x\) increases from \(-\frac{\pi}{4}\) to \(h-\frac{\pi}{4}\), where \(h\) is small.
0606 P22 - Mar 2020 - Q9 - 6 marks
A curve has equation
\(y=\frac{e^{3x}\sin x}{x^2}.\)
Use differentiation to find the approximate change in \(y\) as \(x\) increases from \(0.5\) to \(0.5+h\), where \(h\) is small.
0606 P22 - Jun 2020 - Q1 - 4 marks
Variables \(x\) and \(y\) are such that
\(y=\sin x+e^{-x}.\)
Use differentiation to find the approximate change in \(y\) as \(x\) increases from \(\frac{\pi}{4}\) to \(\frac{\pi}{4}+h\), where \(h\) is small.
0606 P23 - Jun 2020 - Q8 - 8 marks
(a) Differentiate
\(y=\tan(x+4)-3\sin x\)
with respect to \(x\).
(b) Variables \(x\) and \(y\) are such that
\(y=\frac{\ln(2x+5)}{2e^{3x}}.\)
Use differentiation to find the approximate change in \(y\) as \(x\) increases from \(1\) to \(1+h\), where \(h\) is small.
0606 P22 - Mar 2019 - Q2 - 6 marks
Variables \(x\) and \(y\) are related by the equation \(y=\dfrac{\ln x}{e^x}\).
(i) Show that \(\dfrac{dy}{dx}=\dfrac{1-\ln x}{xe^x}\).
(ii) Hence find the approximate change in \(y\) as \(x\) increases from \(2\) to \(2+h\), where \(h\) is small.
0606 P11 - Nov 2019 - Q4 - 5 marks
It is given that
\(y=\frac{\ln(4x^2+1)}{2x-3}.\)
(i) Find \(\frac{dy}{dx}\).
(ii) Find the approximate change in \(y\) as \(x\) increases from \(2\) to \(2+h\), where \(h\) is small.
0606 P12 - Nov 2019 - Q7 - 7 marks
It is given that
\(y=(1+e^{x^2})(x+5).\)
(i) Find \(\frac{dy}{dx}\).
(ii) Find the approximate change in \(y\) as \(x\) increases from \(0.5\) to \(0.5+p\), where \(p\) is small.
(iii) Given that \(y\) is increasing at a rate of \(2\) units per second when \(x=0.5\), find the corresponding rate of change in \(x\).
0606 P13 - Nov 2019 - Q3 - 6 marks
(i) Differentiate
\(y=(3x^2-1)^{-\frac13}\)
with respect to \(x\).
(ii) Find the approximate change in \(y\) as \(x\) increases from \(\sqrt3\) to \(\sqrt3+p\), where \(p\) is small.
(iii) Find the equation of the normal to the curve \(y=(3x^2-1)^{-\frac13}\) at the point where \(x=\sqrt3\).
0606 P21 - Jun 2018 - Q2 - 5 marks
The variables \(x\) and \(y\) are such that
\(y=\ln(3x-1),\qquad x\gt\frac13.\)
(i) Find \(\dfrac{dy}{dx}\).
(ii) Hence find the approximate change in \(x\) when \(y\) increases from \(\ln(1.2)\) to \(\ln(1.2)+0.125\).
0606 P23 - Jun 2018 - Q2 - 5 marks
The variables \(x\) and \(y\) are such that
\(y=\ln(3x-1),\qquad x\gt\frac13.\)
(i) Find \(\dfrac{dy}{dx}\).
(ii) Hence find the approximate change in \(x\) when \(y\) increases from \(\ln(1.2)\) to \(\ln(1.2)+0.125\).
0606 P11 - Nov 2018 - Q9 - 8 marks
Variables \(s\) and \(t\) are such that \(s=4t+3e^{-t}\).
(i) Find the value of \(s\) when \(t=0\).
(ii) Find the exact value of \(t\) when \(\dfrac{ds}{dt}=2\).
(iii) Find the approximate increase in \(s\) when \(t\) increases from \(\ln5\) to \(\ln5+h\), where \(h\) is small.
0606 P13 - Jun 2017 - Q11 - 9 marks
A curve has equation
\(y=6x-x\sqrt{x}.\)
(i) Find the coordinates of the stationary point of the curve.
(ii) Determine the nature of this stationary point.
(iii) Find the approximate change in \(y\) when \(x\) increases from \(4\) to \(4+h\), where \(h\) is small.
0606 P21 - Jun 2017 - Q3 - 4 marks
The variables \(x\) and \(y\) are such that \(y=\ln(x^2+1)\).
(i) Find an expression for \(\dfrac{dy}{dx}\).
(ii) Hence, find the approximate change in \(y\) when \(x\) increases from \(3\) to \(3+h\), where \(h\) is small.