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Functions (SL) 2021 Test

Urvashi collects height data for a model rocket at different times and believes it can be modeled by a quadratic function. She is asked to (1) derive the quadratic equation from the data, (2) find when the rocket hits the ground and its maximum height. A lifeguard uses a siren to warn swimmers of sharks. The intensity of the siren sound varies inversely with the square of the distance from the siren. Scarlett can only hear the siren if the intensity is above a threshold. She is asked to (1) derive the intensity equation and sketch the curve, (2) find distances where Scarlett cannot hear. A function is defined and its domain, inverse, range

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Functions (SL) 2021 Test

Urvashi collects height data for a model rocket at different times and believes it can be modeled by a quadratic function. She is asked to (1) derive the quadratic equation from the data, (2) find when the rocket hits the ground and its maximum height. A lifeguard uses a siren to warn swimmers of sharks. The intensity of the siren sound varies inversely with the square of the distance from the siren. Scarlett can only hear the siren if the intensity is above a threshold. She is asked to (1) derive the intensity equation and sketch the curve, (2) find distances where Scarlett cannot hear. A function is defined and its domain, inverse, range

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1) [12 marks]

Urvashi wants to model the height of a model rocket that she made. She collects the following
data showing the height, h, metres above the ground, of the object at time, t, seconds

t (seconds) 2 5 7

h (metres) 34 38 24

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She believes the height can be modelled by a quadratic function, ℎ(𝑡) = 𝑎𝑡 + 𝑏𝑡 + 𝑐 where
𝑎, 𝑏, 𝑐 ∈ 𝑅

a) Show that 4𝑎 + 2𝑏 + 𝑐 = 34
[1]

b) Write down two more equations for a, b, and c [3]

c) Solve this system of three equations to find the value of a, b, and c [3]

d) Hence find…

i) when the rocket hits the ground [3]

ii) the maximum height of the object [2]


2) [7 marks]
If a shark is spotted near Brighton beach, a lifeguard will activate a siren to warn swimmers.

The sound intensity, I, of the siren varies inversely with the square of the distance, d, from the
siren, where d > 0.

It is known that at a distance of 1.5 metres from the siren, the sound intensity is 4 watts per
square metre (W/m2)

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a) Show that 𝐼 = 2 [2]
𝑑

b) Sketch the curve of I on the axes below showing clearly the point (1.5,4), any
asymptotes, and any intercepts. [3]

Whilst swimming, Scarlett can hear the siren only if the sound intensity at her location is greater
than 1.5 x 10 - 6 W/m2

c) Find the values of d where Scarlett cannot hear the siren [2]
3) [6 marks]

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A function is defined by 𝑓(𝑥) = 2 − 𝑥+5

a) Write down the domain of 𝑓 [2]

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b) Find an expression for the inverse function 𝑓 (𝑥). The domain is not required [3]

−1
c) Write down the range of 𝑓 (𝑥) [1]
4) [6 marks]

12
Consider the graph of the function 𝑓(𝑥) =𝑥+ 2 𝑥≠0
𝑥

a) Determine the zero of 𝑓(𝑥) [2]

b) Explain why 𝑓(𝑥) is considered a function [1]

c) Write down the equation of the vertical asymptote [1]

d) Consider the function 𝑔(𝑥) = 3 − 𝑥. Determine for what values of x does 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑔(𝑥)
[2]
5) [13 marks]

The water temperature (T) in Lake Windermere, in the United States, is measured on the first
day of eight consecutive months (m) from January to August (months 1 to 8) and the results are
shown below. The value for May (month 5) has been accidentally deleted.

Jan Feb March April May June July Aug

Month 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
(m)

Temp (T) 5.2 8.0 7.2 8.9 12.6 15.5 15.4


O
C

a) Assuming the data follows a linear model for this period, find the regression line of T on
m for the remaining data. [2]

b) Use your line to find an estimate for the water temperature on the first day of May [2]

c) Using the pearson’s moment correlation coefficient, r, describe the relationship for this
data [1]

d) Explain in context why your line should not be used to predict the value for December
(month 12) [1]

e) The researcher thinks a quadratic model would be more appropriate for this data. Give
a reason as to why the researcher may be correct. [1]

f) Write down the quadratic regression equation and coefficient of determination (R2) for
the quadratic model [2]

g) Use the quadratic regression equation from f) to estimate the water temperature on the
first day of May [2]

h) Explain why a quadratic model would not be appropriate if the domain extended beyond
0 ≤ 𝑚 ≤ 12 [2]

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