QCE Year 12 Specialist Mathematics practice questions
QCE Year 12 Specialist Mathematics practice questions
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20 practice skills
QCE Year 12 Specialist Mathematics includes 20 practice skills across Complex numbers and vectors, Proof, algebra and functions, Calculus and differential equations, and Mechanics and modelling.
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Sample QCE Year 12 Specialist Mathematics questions
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QCE Year 12Specialist MathematicsComplex rootshardroot diagram
1. The diagram marks point P, the root of z4 = 16 with argument 3π/4. Which exact Cartesian form is P?
Choices
-√2 + √2i
√2 + √2i
-√2 - √2i
2 + √2i
Explanation:
Each root has modulus 161/4 = 2. At argument 3π/4, P = 2(cos 3π/4 + i sin 3π/4) = -√2 + √2i.
QCE Year 12Specialist MathematicsVectorshardvector diagram
2. Points A(1, 2, 0) and B(4, -1, 2) define a line. Which vector equation represents the line AB?
Choices
r = (1, 2, 0) + λ(3, -3, 2)
r = (1, 2, 0) + λ(5, 1, 2)
r = (4, -1, 2) + λ(3, 3, -2)
r = (3, -3, 2) + λ(1, 2, 0)
Explanation:
The direction vector is AB = (4 - 1, -1 - 2, 2 - 0) = (3, -3, 2). A valid line equation is r = (1, 2, 0) + λ(3, -3, 2).
QCE Year 12Specialist MathematicsMechanicshardgraph
3. A particle has velocity v(t) = 3t2 - 12t + 5. What is the acceleration at t = 3?
Choices
6 m/s2
-6 m/s2
20 m/s2
0 m/s2
Explanation:
Acceleration is the derivative of velocity. Since v'(t) = 6t - 12, a(3) = 18 - 12 = 6 m/s2.
QCE Year 12Specialist MathematicsDifferential equationshardslope field
4. A model satisfies dy/dt = 0.4(10 - y), and the drawn solution starts below 10. Which long-term behaviour is consistent with the solution?
Choices
y increases towards 10
y decreases towards 0
y becomes negative
y grows without bound
Explanation:
The equilibrium is y = 10. When y < 10, dy/dt is positive, so the solution increases and approaches the stable equilibrium y = 10.
QCE Year 12Specialist MathematicsFurther integrationhardtangent and area graph
5. What is the exact value of the integral from 0 to π/2 of sin x cos x dx?
Choices
1/2
1
0
π/4
Explanation:
Use u = sin x, so du = cos x dx. The integral becomes ∫ from 0 to 1 of u du = 1/2.
QCE Year 12Specialist MathematicsProof and counterexamplehardtransformation graph
6. Which counterexample disproves the claim: if f'(0) = 0, then f has a local maximum at x = 0?
Choices
f(x) = x3
f(x) = -x2
f(x) = 1 - x2
f(x) = 4
Explanation:
For f(x) = x3, f'(x) = 3x2, so f'(0) = 0. But x = 0 is a stationary point of inflection, not a local maximum, so the claim is false.
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Complex numbers and vectors: Students practise complex numbers and vectors through short targeted questions, explanations, and mode-specific feedback.
Proof, algebra and functions: Students practise proof, algebra and functions through short targeted questions, explanations, and mode-specific feedback.
Calculus and differential equations: Students practise calculus and differential equations through short targeted questions, explanations, and mode-specific feedback.
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Complex numbers and vectors
Proof, algebra and functions
Calculus and differential equations
Mechanics and modelling
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