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EASY MEDIUM HARD

Topics 2.1 - 2.10考点 2.1 至 2.10AB



PART ITopics 2.1 - 2.10考点 2.1 至 2.10

Multiple Choice Solutions选择题解析

Q1EASY 2.1 Average Rate of Change2.1 平均变化率No Calculator[2 marks]

The average rate of change of $f(x)=x^{2}+2x$ on $[1,3]$ is$f(x)=x^{2}+2x$ 在 $[1,3]$ 上的平均变化率为

Answer:答案: (B) $6$

Apply the average-rate-of-change formula应用平均变化率公式 M1·A1

The average rate of change of $f$ on $[1,3]$ is $\dfrac{f(3)-f(1)}{3-1}$, where $f(3)=3^{2}+2(3)=15$ and $f(1)=1^{2}+2(1)=3$. (M1)$f$ 在 $[1,3]$ 上的平均变化率为 $\dfrac{f(3)-f(1)}{3-1}$,其中 $f(3)=3^{2}+2(3)=15$,$f(1)=1^{2}+2(1)=3$。(M1)

So the average rate of change is $\dfrac{15-3}{2}=6$. (A1)故平均变化率为 $\dfrac{15-3}{2}=6$。(A1)

Insight.要点。 The average rate of change over $[a,b]$ is the slope of the secant line through $(a,f(a))$ and $(b,f(b))$: a difference quotient, not yet a derivative. Only as $b\to a$ does this secant slope become the instantaneous rate $f'(a)$ (Q2).$[a,b]$ 上的平均变化率是过 $(a,f(a))$ 与 $(b,f(b))$ 的割线斜率:是一个差商,尚不是导数。只有当 $b\to a$ 时,这条割线的斜率才趋于瞬时变化率 $f'(a)$(见 Q2)。
Q2EASY 2.1 Definition of Derivative2.1 导数的定义No Calculator[2 marks]

$\displaystyle\lim_{h\to 0}\dfrac{(3+h)^{2}-9}{h}$ equals$\displaystyle\lim_{h\to 0}\dfrac{(3+h)^{2}-9}{h}$ 等于

Answer:答案: (C) $6$

Recognize the limit definition of the derivative识别导数的极限定义 M1·A1

This expression matches $\lim_{h\to 0}\frac{f(3+h)-f(3)}{h}$ for $f(x)=x^{2}$, so it equals $f'(3)$. (M1)此式与 $\lim_{h\to 0}\frac{f(3+h)-f(3)}{h}$(取 $f(x)=x^{2}$)形式一致,故等于 $f'(3)$。(M1)

Expanding directly, $(3+h)^{2}-9=6h+h^{2}$, so the quotient is $6+h\to 6$ as $h\to 0$. (A1)直接展开,$(3+h)^{2}-9=6h+h^{2}$,故商式为 $6+h\to 6$(当 $h\to 0$)。(A1)

Insight.要点。 Any limit shaped like $\lim_{h\to 0}\frac{g(a+h)-g(a)}{h}$ is a derivative in disguise. Recognizing $f(x)=x^{2}$ and $a=3$ turns an algebra problem into $f'(3)=2(3)=6$ instantly, no expansion required.任何形如 $\lim_{h\to 0}\frac{g(a+h)-g(a)}{h}$ 的极限都是导数的伪装。识别出 $f(x)=x^{2}$、$a=3$,可将代数问题瞬间转化为 $f'(3)=2(3)=6$,无需任何展开。
Q3EASY 2.2 Connecting $f$ and $f'$2.2 $f$ 与 $f'$ 的关系No Calculator[2 marks]

If $f$ is differentiable at $x=a$, which of the following must be true?若 $f$ 在 $x=a$ 处可微,则下列哪项必然成立?

Answer:答案: (A)

Differentiability implies continuity可微性蕴含连续性 M1·A1

Differentiability at $x=a$ requires the limit $\lim_{h\to 0}\frac{f(a+h)-f(a)}{h}$ to exist. (M1)在 $x=a$ 处可微要求极限 $\lim_{h\to 0}\frac{f(a+h)-f(a)}{h}$ 存在。(M1)

A standard theorem states that if this limit exists, $f$ must be continuous at $x=a$: differentiability is a strictly stronger condition than continuity. Options (B), (C), (D) can all fail (e.g. $f(x)=x^{3}$ is differentiable at $0$ with no extremum, $f(a)$ need not be $0$, and $f''(a)$ need not exist). (A1)一条标准定理指出,若该极限存在,则 $f$ 在 $x=a$ 处必连续:可微性严格强于连续性。选项 (B)(C)(D) 均可能不成立(例如 $f(x)=x^{3}$ 在 $0$ 处可微但无极值,$f(a)$ 未必为 $0$,$f''(a)$ 也未必存在)。(A1)

Insight.要点。 This is one of the most tested implications in the course: differentiable $\Rightarrow$ continuous, but never the converse ($f(x)=|x|$ is continuous but not differentiable at $0$, see Q4). Always reach for this one-directional arrow, never its reverse.这是本课程中考查最多的蕴含关系之一:可微 $\Rightarrow$ 连续,但反之不成立($f(x)=|x|$ 在 $0$ 处连续但不可微,见 Q4)。始终只能沿这个单向箭头推理,切勿反向使用。
Q4MEDIUM 2.2 Differentiability2.2 可微性No Calculator[2 marks]

Which of the following is NOT differentiable at $x=0$?下列哪个函数在 $x=0$ 处不可微?

Answer:答案: (B) $f(x)=|x|$

Test each function for a corner at $x=0$在 $x=0$ 处逐一检验是否出现拐角 M1·A1

$f(x)=x^{2}$, $\sin x$, and $x^{3}$ all have one-sided difference quotients that agree at $x=0$, giving $f'(0)=0,1,0$ respectively. (M1)$f(x)=x^{2}$、$\sin x$、$x^{3}$ 在 $x=0$ 处的单侧差商均相等,分别给出 $f'(0)=0,1,0$。(M1)

For $f(x)=|x|$: $\lim_{h\to 0^{-}}\frac{|h|}{h}=-1$ while $\lim_{h\to 0^{+}}\frac{|h|}{h}=1$. Since these disagree, $f'(0)$ does not exist: this is the corner at the origin. (A1)对 $f(x)=|x|$:$\lim_{h\to 0^{-}}\frac{|h|}{h}=-1$,而 $\lim_{h\to 0^{+}}\frac{|h|}{h}=1$。二者不相等,故 $f'(0)$ 不存在:这正是原点处的拐角。(A1)

Insight.要点。 The absolute value function is the textbook example of continuous-but-not-differentiable: no vertical tangent, no discontinuity, just a corner where the left and right slopes disagree. Test differentiability by comparing one-sided difference quotients whenever a graph has a sharp turn.绝对值函数是"连续但不可微"的经典范例:既无竖直切线,也无间断,只是左右斜率不相等的拐角。凡图像出现尖锐转折处,均应通过比较单侧差商来检验可微性。
Q5EASY 2.3 Power Rule2.3 幂函数求导法则No Calculator[2 marks]

If $f(x)=5x^{4}-3x^{2}+7$, then $f'(x)=$若 $f(x)=5x^{4}-3x^{2}+7$,则 $f'(x)=$

Answer:答案: (A) $20x^{3}-6x$

Apply the power rule term by term逐项应用幂法则 M1·A1

$\frac{d}{dx}[5x^{4}]=20x^{3}$, $\frac{d}{dx}[-3x^{2}]=-6x$, and $\frac{d}{dx}[7]=0$ since the derivative of a constant is zero. (M1)$\frac{d}{dx}[5x^{4}]=20x^{3}$,$\frac{d}{dx}[-3x^{2}]=-6x$,且 $\frac{d}{dx}[7]=0$,因常数的导数为零。(M1)

Summing: $f'(x)=20x^{3}-6x$. (A1)相加:$f'(x)=20x^{3}-6x$。(A1)

Insight.要点。 The power rule $\frac{d}{dx}[x^{n}]=nx^{n-1}$ applies term by term to any polynomial. The most common slip is forgetting that a constant term (here $+7$) contributes $0$ to the derivative, not itself.幂法则 $\frac{d}{dx}[x^{n}]=nx^{n-1}$ 可逐项应用于任意多项式。最常见的失误是忘记常数项(此处的 $+7$)对导数的贡献为 $0$,而非其本身。
Q6EASY 2.4 Trig Derivatives2.4 三角函数的导数No Calculator[2 marks]

$\dfrac{d}{dx}\bigl[\sin x - \cos x\bigr]=$

Answer:答案: (B) $\cos x+\sin x$

Differentiate $\sin x$ and $\cos x$ separately分别对 $\sin x$ 与 $\cos x$ 求导 M1·A1

$\frac{d}{dx}[\sin x]=\cos x$, and $\frac{d}{dx}[-\cos x]=-(-\sin x)=\sin x$. (M1)$\frac{d}{dx}[\sin x]=\cos x$,且 $\frac{d}{dx}[-\cos x]=-(-\sin x)=\sin x$。(M1)

Adding: $\frac{d}{dx}[\sin x-\cos x]=\cos x+\sin x$. (A1)相加:$\frac{d}{dx}[\sin x-\cos x]=\cos x+\sin x$。(A1)

Insight.要点。 The sign flip on $\cos x$'s derivative is the single most common trig-derivative error: $\frac{d}{dx}[\cos x]=-\sin x$, so subtracting $\cos x$ contributes $+\sin x$, not $-\sin x$, to the result.$\cos x$ 导数的符号反转是三角函数求导中最常见的失误:$\frac{d}{dx}[\cos x]=-\sin x$,因此"减去 $\cos x$"对结果的贡献是 $+\sin x$,而非 $-\sin x$。
Q7MEDIUM 2.5 Exp/Log Derivatives2.5 指数与对数的导数No Calculator[2 marks]

$\dfrac{d}{dx}\bigl[\,e^{x}\ln x\,\bigr]=$

Answer:答案: (B) $e^{x}\ln x+\dfrac{e^{x}}{x}$

Apply the product rule应用乘积法则 M1·A1

With $u=e^{x}$, $v=\ln x$: $u'=e^{x}$ and $v'=\frac{1}{x}$. (M1)设 $u=e^{x}$,$v=\ln x$:$u'=e^{x}$,$v'=\frac{1}{x}$。(M1)

$\frac{d}{dx}[e^{x}\ln x]=u'v+uv'=e^{x}\ln x+e^{x}\cdot\frac{1}{x}=e^{x}\ln x+\frac{e^{x}}{x}$. (A1)$\frac{d}{dx}[e^{x}\ln x]=u'v+uv'=e^{x}\ln x+e^{x}\cdot\frac{1}{x}=e^{x}\ln x+\frac{e^{x}}{x}$。(A1)

Insight.要点。 Whenever two non-constant functions of $x$ multiply, reach for the product rule, not for multiplying their two derivatives together, a very common trap that would wrongly give $e^{x}\cdot\frac{1}{x}$ alone.凡两个含 $x$ 的非常数函数相乘,均应使用乘积法则,而非直接将两者的导数相乘(一个常见陷阱,会错误地只得到 $e^{x}\cdot\frac{1}{x}$)。
Q8MEDIUM 2.6 Product Rule2.6 乘积法则No Calculator[2 marks]

If $h(x)=x^{2}\cos x$, then $h'(x)=$若 $h(x)=x^{2}\cos x$,则 $h'(x)=$

Answer:答案: (A) $2x\cos x-x^{2}\sin x$

Apply the product rule to $x^{2}\cos x$对 $x^{2}\cos x$ 应用乘积法则 M1·A1

With $u=x^{2}$, $v=\cos x$: $u'=2x$ and $v'=-\sin x$. (M1)设 $u=x^{2}$,$v=\cos x$:$u'=2x$,$v'=-\sin x$。(M1)

$h'(x)=u'v+uv'=2x\cos x+x^{2}(-\sin x)=2x\cos x-x^{2}\sin x$. (A1)$h'(x)=u'v+uv'=2x\cos x+x^{2}(-\sin x)=2x\cos x-x^{2}\sin x$。(A1)

Insight.要点。 The product rule always produces two terms, one derivative applied to each factor while the other factor is held as-is. Dropping the second term (here $-x^{2}\sin x$) is the standard way marks are lost on this pattern.乘积法则总是产生两项,分别对每个因子求导而保留另一因子不变。遗漏第二项(此处的 $-x^{2}\sin x$)是此类题目失分的常见方式。
Q9MEDIUM 2.7 Quotient Rule2.7 商法则No Calculator[2 marks]

If $g(x)=\dfrac{x}{x^{2}+1}$, then $g'(x)=$若 $g(x)=\dfrac{x}{x^{2}+1}$,则 $g'(x)=$

Answer:答案: (B) $\dfrac{1-x^{2}}{(x^{2}+1)^{2}}$

Apply the quotient rule应用商法则 M1·A1

With $u=x$, $v=x^{2}+1$: $u'=1$ and $v'=2x$. (M1)设 $u=x$,$v=x^{2}+1$:$u'=1$,$v'=2x$。(M1)

$g'(x)=\dfrac{u'v-uv'}{v^{2}}=\dfrac{(1)(x^{2}+1)-x(2x)}{(x^{2}+1)^{2}}=\dfrac{x^{2}+1-2x^{2}}{(x^{2}+1)^{2}}=\dfrac{1-x^{2}}{(x^{2}+1)^{2}}$. (A1)$g'(x)=\dfrac{u'v-uv'}{v^{2}}=\dfrac{(1)(x^{2}+1)-x(2x)}{(x^{2}+1)^{2}}=\dfrac{x^{2}+1-2x^{2}}{(x^{2}+1)^{2}}=\dfrac{1-x^{2}}{(x^{2}+1)^{2}}$。(A1)

Insight.要点。 The order in the numerator of the quotient rule, $u'v-uv'$, is not symmetric: swapping it gives the negative of the correct answer. Distractor (C) in this question comes from failing to square the denominator, and (A) from omitting the $x^{2}$ term entirely.商法则分子中的顺序 $u'v-uv'$ 并不对称:颠倒顺序会得到正确答案的相反数。本题干扰项 (C) 源于未对分母平方,(A) 则完全遗漏了 $x^{2}$ 项。
Q10MEDIUM 2.8 Tangent Lines2.8 切线No Calculator[2 marks]

The tangent line to $f(x)=x^{3}-2x$ at $x=1$ has equation$f(x)=x^{3}-2x$ 在 $x=1$ 处的切线方程为

Answer:答案: (A) $y=x-2$

Find the point and slope, then write the tangent line求切点与斜率,再写出切线方程 M1·A1

$f(1)=1^{3}-2(1)=-1$, and $f'(x)=3x^{2}-2$ gives $f'(1)=3-2=1$. (M1)$f(1)=1^{3}-2(1)=-1$,且 $f'(x)=3x^{2}-2$ 给出 $f'(1)=3-2=1$。(M1)

Point-slope form: $y-(-1)=1(x-1)$, i.e. $y=x-2$. (A1)点斜式:$y-(-1)=1(x-1)$,即 $y=x-2$。(A1)

Insight.要点。 Every tangent-line question is the same two-step recipe: evaluate $f$ at the point to get the $y$-coordinate, evaluate $f'$ at the point to get the slope, then substitute both into point-slope form. Never skip computing $f(1)$, a tangent line needs a point, not just a slope.每道切线题都遵循相同的两步流程:在该点处求 $f$ 的值以得到纵坐标,求 $f'$ 的值以得到斜率,再将两者代入点斜式。切勿跳过 $f(1)$ 的计算:切线不仅需要斜率,还需要一个点。
Q11MEDIUM 2.6 / 2.7 Rule Selection2.6 / 2.7 法则的选择No Calculator[2 marks]

Let $f(x)=\dfrac{x\sin x}{e^{x}}$. Which differentiation rules are required?设 $f(x)=\dfrac{x\sin x}{e^{x}}$,求导需要用到哪些法则?

Answer:答案: (C)

Identify the outer and inner structure识别外层与内层结构 M1·A1

$f(x)=\dfrac{x\sin x}{e^{x}}$ is a quotient of $(x\sin x)$ over $e^{x}$, so the quotient rule is needed for the outer division. (M1)$f(x)=\dfrac{x\sin x}{e^{x}}$ 是 $(x\sin x)$ 除以 $e^{x}$ 的商,故外层的除法需要商法则。(M1)

The numerator $x\sin x$ is itself a product of two non-constant functions, so the product rule is also needed to differentiate it. (A1)分子 $x\sin x$ 本身是两个非常数函数之积,故对其求导还需要乘积法则。(A1)

Insight.要点。 Read a compound expression from the outside in: identify the outermost operation first (here, division), then check whether either piece it splits into is itself a product or a composition. Rules stack whenever the structure does.阅读复合表达式应从外到内:先识别最外层的运算(此处为除法),再检查其拆分出的每一部分本身是否为乘积或复合函数。只要结构叠加,法则也随之叠加。
Q12HARD 2.7 Quotient Rule (Table)2.7 商法则(数表)No Calculator[3 marks]

Selected values of $f,g,f',g'$ at $x=2$ are given. If $h(x)=\dfrac{f(x)}{g(x)}$, then $h'(2)=$下表给出了 $f,g,f',g'$ 在 $x=2$ 处的部分取值。若 $h(x)=\dfrac{f(x)}{g(x)}$,则 $h'(2)=$

Answer:答案: (B) $\dfrac{23}{16}$

Read off the table values and apply the quotient rule读取表格数值并应用商法则 M1·M1·A1

From the table at $x=2$: $f=3$, $g=4$, $f'=5$, $g'=-1$. (M1)由表格,在 $x=2$ 处:$f=3$,$g=4$,$f'=5$,$g'=-1$。(M1)

$h'(x)=\dfrac{f'(x)g(x)-f(x)g'(x)}{[g(x)]^{2}}$, so $h'(2)=\dfrac{(5)(4)-(3)(-1)}{4^{2}}=\dfrac{20+3}{16}=\dfrac{23}{16}$. (M1)$h'(x)=\dfrac{f'(x)g(x)-f(x)g'(x)}{[g(x)]^{2}}$,故 $h'(2)=\dfrac{(5)(4)-(3)(-1)}{4^{2}}=\dfrac{20+3}{16}=\dfrac{23}{16}$。(M1)

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Insight.要点。 Table-based derivative questions test the same rules as symbolic ones; the only new step is correctly matching each table entry to its role ($f,g,f',g'$) before substituting. Write the rule symbolically first, then plug in numbers, rather than trying to substitute while reading the table.基于数表的求导题所考查的法则与符号运算完全相同,唯一新增的步骤是在代入前正确匹配表格中每个数值对应的角色($f,g,f',g'$)。应先写出法则的符号表达式,再代入数值,而非边读表边代入。
Q13MEDIUM 2.8 Normal Line2.8 法线No Calculator[2 marks]

The normal line to $y=\sqrt{x}$ at $x=4$ has slope$y=\sqrt{x}$ 在 $x=4$ 处的法线斜率为

Answer:答案: (B) $-4$

Find the tangent slope, then take the negative reciprocal求切线斜率,再取其负倒数 M1·A1

$y'=\dfrac{1}{2\sqrt{x}}$, so at $x=4$ the tangent slope is $\dfrac{1}{2\sqrt{4}}=\dfrac{1}{4}$. (M1)$y'=\dfrac{1}{2\sqrt{x}}$,故在 $x=4$ 处切线斜率为 $\dfrac{1}{2\sqrt{4}}=\dfrac{1}{4}$。(M1)

The normal line is perpendicular to the tangent, so its slope is the negative reciprocal: $-\dfrac{1}{1/4}=-4$. (A1)法线与切线垂直,故其斜率为负倒数:$-\dfrac{1}{1/4}=-4$。(A1)

Insight.要点。 A normal-line question is a tangent-line question plus one extra step: perpendicular slopes multiply to $-1$, so once $f'(a)\ne 0$ is known, the normal slope is automatic. If $f'(a)=0$ the normal line is vertical instead, a common edge case to watch for.法线问题就是切线问题多加一步:互相垂直的两条直线斜率之积为 $-1$,故一旦求得 $f'(a)\ne 0$,法线斜率便随之确定。若 $f'(a)=0$,则法线为竖直线,这是需要留意的常见边界情形。
Q14HARD 2.9 Higher Order2.9 高阶导数No Calculator[3 marks]

If $f(x)=\sin(2x)$, then $f^{(4)}(x)=$若 $f(x)=\sin(2x)$,则 $f^{(4)}(x)=$

Answer:答案: (A) $16\sin(2x)$

Differentiate four times, tracking the pattern求四次导数,追踪其规律 M1·M1·A1

$f'(x)=2\cos(2x)$ and $f''(x)=-4\sin(2x)$, each application of the chain rule multiplies by the constant $2$. (M1)$f'(x)=2\cos(2x)$,$f''(x)=-4\sin(2x)$,每次应用链式法则都乘以常数 $2$。(M1)

$f'''(x)=-8\cos(2x)$ and $f^{(4)}(x)=16\sin(2x)$. (M1)$f'''(x)=-8\cos(2x)$,$f^{(4)}(x)=16\sin(2x)$。(M1)

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Insight.要点。 Differentiating $\sin(kx)$ four times returns to $\sin(kx)$ scaled by $k^{4}$, since each pass contributes a factor of $k$ and every fourth derivative cycles $\sin\to\cos\to-\sin\to-\cos\to\sin$ back to the start. Here $k=2$, so $k^{4}=16$: no need to re-derive all four steps once this shortcut is known.对 $\sin(kx)$ 求四次导数会回到 $\sin(kx)$ 乘以 $k^{4}$,因为每一步都贡献一个因子 $k$,且每四次导数循环一周:$\sin\to\cos\to-\sin\to-\cos\to\sin$。此处 $k=2$,故 $k^{4}=16$:一旦掌握此捷径,便无需重新推导全部四步。
Q15MEDIUM 2.10 Motion2.10 运动问题No Calculator[2 marks]

A particle's position is $s(t)=t^{3}-6t^{2}+9t$. The acceleration at $t=3$ is质点的位置为 $s(t)=t^{3}-6t^{2}+9t$,在 $t=3$ 时的加速度为

Answer:答案: (C) $6$

Differentiate twice to reach acceleration求两次导数得到加速度 M1·A1

$v(t)=s'(t)=3t^{2}-12t+9$, and $a(t)=v'(t)=6t-12$. (M1)$v(t)=s'(t)=3t^{2}-12t+9$,$a(t)=v'(t)=6t-12$。(M1)

$a(3)=6(3)-12=6$. (A1)$a(3)=6(3)-12=6$。(A1)

Insight.要点。 Position, velocity, and acceleration form a differentiation chain: $s\to v\to a$, each arrow one derivative. Acceleration is always the second derivative of position, so reaching it never requires anything beyond differentiating twice.位置、速度、加速度构成一条求导链:$s\to v\to a$,每个箭头代表一次求导。加速度始终是位置的二阶导数,求得它只需求导两次。
Q16HARD 2.2 Graphical Reading2.2 图像分析No Calculator[2 marks]

The graph of $f$ consists of two line segments meeting at a sharp corner at $x=3$. Which statement about $f'$ is true?$f$ 的图像由两段折线组成,在 $x=3$ 处形成尖角。关于 $f'$ 的哪项叙述是正确的?

Answer:答案: (B)

Compare one-sided slopes at the corner比较拐角处的单侧斜率 M1·A1

Since the two segments meet at a sharp corner rather than blending smoothly, they have different slopes on either side of $x=3$, so the one-sided limits of $f'$ as $x\to 3^{-}$ and $x\to 3^{+}$ disagree. (M1)两段折线在尖角处相接而非平滑过渡,故在 $x=3$ 两侧斜率不同,即 $x\to 3^{-}$ 与 $x\to 3^{+}$ 时 $f'$ 的单侧极限不相等。(M1)

Because the two segments still meet at the same point (no gap in the graph), $f$ remains continuous at $x=3$; but $f'$ itself jumps there, so $f'(3)$ does not exist. This is statement (B). (A1)因两段折线仍在同一点相接(图像无缺口),故 $f$ 在 $x=3$ 处仍连续;但 $f'$ 在该处跳跃,故 $f'(3)$ 不存在,即选项 (B)。(A1)

Insight.要点。 A corner is continuity without differentiability: the function value matches on both sides, but the slope does not. Do not confuse this with a discontinuity in $f$ itself (option C), the graph never breaks here, only its slope does.拐角是"连续但不可微"的情形:函数值在两侧一致,但斜率不一致。切勿将其与 $f$ 本身的间断(选项 C)混淆:此处图像并未断开,断开的只是斜率。
Q17MEDIUM 2.5 $a^{x}$ & $\log_a$2.5 $a^{x}$ 与 $\log_a$ 的导数No Calculator[2 marks]

$\dfrac{d}{dx}\bigl[\,3^{x}\,\bigr]=$

Answer:答案: (C) $3^{x}\ln 3$

Apply the general exponential-base rule应用一般指数底的求导法则 M1·A1

For $a>0$, $\dfrac{d}{dx}[a^{x}]=a^{x}\ln a$, which follows from rewriting $a^{x}=e^{x\ln a}$ and applying the chain rule. (M1)对 $a>0$,$\dfrac{d}{dx}[a^{x}]=a^{x}\ln a$,可由改写 $a^{x}=e^{x\ln a}$ 并应用链式法则得出。(M1)

With $a=3$: $\dfrac{d}{dx}[3^{x}]=3^{x}\ln 3$. (A1)取 $a=3$:$\dfrac{d}{dx}[3^{x}]=3^{x}\ln 3$。(A1)

Insight.要点。 Do not confuse this with the power rule: $a^{x}$ has the variable in the exponent, not the base, so $\frac{d}{dx}[a^{x}]\ne x\,a^{x-1}$. The extra factor $\ln a$ is what distinguishes a general exponential base from $e^{x}$, where $\ln e=1$ makes the factor disappear.切勿将其与幂法则混淆:$a^{x}$ 中变量位于指数而非底数,故 $\frac{d}{dx}[a^{x}]\ne x\,a^{x-1}$。额外因子 $\ln a$ 正是一般指数底与 $e^{x}$ 的区别所在:对 $e^{x}$ 而言,$\ln e=1$,该因子随之消失。
Q18HARD 2.8 Calculator Tangent2.8 计算器辅助切线Calculator[2 marks]

Let $f(x)=x\,e^{-x}$. The value of $x>0$ at which the tangent line to $y=f(x)$ is horizontal is closest to设 $f(x)=x\,e^{-x}$,使 $y=f(x)$ 的切线为水平线的 $x>0$ 的值最接近

Answer:答案: (B) $1.0$

Set the derivative equal to zero and factor令导数为零并因式分解 M1·A1

By the product rule, $f'(x)=e^{-x}+x(-e^{-x})=e^{-x}(1-x)$. (M1)由乘积法则,$f'(x)=e^{-x}+x(-e^{-x})=e^{-x}(1-x)$。(M1)

Since $e^{-x}>0$ for all $x$, $f'(x)=0$ exactly when $1-x=0$, i.e. $x=1$, so the closest choice is $1.0$. (A1)因对所有 $x$ 均有 $e^{-x}>0$,故 $f'(x)=0$ 当且仅当 $1-x=0$,即 $x=1$,最接近的选项为 $1.0$。(A1)

Insight.要点。 "Horizontal tangent" always means "solve $f'(x)=0$." Because $e^{-x}$ is never zero, this exponential-times-polynomial factors cleanly, the exact answer $x=1$ makes the calculator-flagged pill a formality here, but the same factoring move is essential when the exact root is irrational."水平切线"始终意味着"求解 $f'(x)=0$"。因 $e^{-x}$ 恒不为零,这个"指数乘多项式"的表达式可干净地因式分解,精确解 $x=1$ 使本题的计算器标注仅具形式意义;但当精确根为无理数时,同样的因式分解思路仍是关键。
Q19MEDIUM 2.1 Limit-Definition Disguise2.1 极限定义的变形No Calculator[2 marks]

$\displaystyle\lim_{h\to 0}\dfrac{\sin\!\left(\tfrac{\pi}{3}+h\right)-\sin\!\left(\tfrac{\pi}{3}\right)}{h}=$

Answer:答案: (B) $\dfrac{1}{2}$

Recognize the derivative of $\sin$ at $\pi/3$识别 $\sin$ 在 $\pi/3$ 处的导数 M1·A1

The expression matches $\lim_{h\to 0}\frac{f(\frac{\pi}{3}+h)-f(\frac{\pi}{3})}{h}$ for $f(x)=\sin x$, so it equals $f'(\pi/3)=\cos(\pi/3)$. (M1)此式与 $\lim_{h\to 0}\frac{f(\frac{\pi}{3}+h)-f(\frac{\pi}{3})}{h}$(取 $f(x)=\sin x$)形式一致,故等于 $f'(\pi/3)=\cos(\pi/3)$。(M1)

$\cos(\pi/3)=\dfrac{1}{2}$. (A1)$\cos(\pi/3)=\dfrac{1}{2}$。(A1)

Insight.要点。 This is the same disguised-derivative pattern as Q2, now with a trig function: recognizing the shape $\frac{f(a+h)-f(a)}{h}$ turns a limit problem into an evaluation of $f'(a)$, avoiding the sum formula for $\sin$ entirely.这与 Q2 中"导数伪装"的模式相同,只是换成了三角函数:识别出 $\frac{f(a+h)-f(a)}{h}$ 的形式,可将极限问题转化为对 $f'(a)$ 的求值,完全无需使用 $\sin$ 的和角公式。
Q20MEDIUM 2.1 Limit-Definition Disguise (Exp)2.1 极限定义的变形(指数型)No Calculator[2 marks]

$\displaystyle\lim_{h\to 0}\dfrac{e^{2+h}-e^{2}}{h}=$

Answer:答案: (D) $e^{2}$

Recognize the derivative of $e^{x}$ at $x=2$识别 $e^{x}$ 在 $x=2$ 处的导数 M1·A1

This matches $\lim_{h\to 0}\frac{f(2+h)-f(2)}{h}$ for $f(x)=e^{x}$, i.e. $f'(2)$. (M1)此式与 $\lim_{h\to 0}\frac{f(2+h)-f(2)}{h}$(取 $f(x)=e^{x}$)形式一致,即 $f'(2)$。(M1)

Since $\frac{d}{dx}[e^{x}]=e^{x}$, $f'(2)=e^{2}$. (A1)因 $\frac{d}{dx}[e^{x}]=e^{x}$,故 $f'(2)=e^{2}$。(A1)

Insight.要点。 $e^{x}$ is the unique function equal to its own derivative, so this limit collapses immediately to $e^{2}$ without ever expanding $e^{2+h}$ as $e^{2}\cdot e^{h}$. Recognizing the pattern is strictly faster than any algebraic manipulation.$e^{x}$ 是唯一等于自身导数的函数,故此极限可立即化简为 $e^{2}$,完全无需将 $e^{2+h}$ 展开为 $e^{2}\cdot e^{h}$。识别这一模式远比任何代数运算都更快捷。
Q21HARD 2.2 Cusp / Vertical Tangent2.2 尖点与竖直切线No Calculator[3 marks]

Consider $f(x)=x^{2/3}$. Which statement about $f$ at $x=0$ is true?设 $f(x)=x^{2/3}$,关于 $f$ 在 $x=0$ 处的哪项叙述是正确的?

Answer:答案: (C)

Differentiate $x^{2/3}$ and examine both one-sided limits对 $x^{2/3}$ 求导并检验两个单侧极限 M1·M1·A1

$f'(x)=\dfrac{2}{3}x^{-1/3}=\dfrac{2}{3\sqrt[3]{x}}$, which is undefined at $x=0$. (M1)$f'(x)=\dfrac{2}{3}x^{-1/3}=\dfrac{2}{3\sqrt[3]{x}}$,在 $x=0$ 处无定义。(M1)

As $x\to 0^{+}$, $\sqrt[3]{x}\to 0^{+}$ so $f'(x)\to+\infty$; as $x\to 0^{-}$, $\sqrt[3]{x}\to 0^{-}$ so $f'(x)\to-\infty$: the one-sided limits of $f'$ are infinite with opposite signs. (M1)当 $x\to 0^{+}$ 时,$\sqrt[3]{x}\to 0^{+}$,故 $f'(x)\to+\infty$;当 $x\to 0^{-}$ 时,$\sqrt[3]{x}\to 0^{-}$,故 $f'(x)\to-\infty$:$f'$ 的两个单侧极限均为无穷大,且符号相反。(M1)

$f$ itself is continuous at $x=0$ (its value there is $0$), so this is a cusp, not a vertical tangent (which needs both one-sided limits infinite with the same sign) and not a discontinuity. (A1)$f$ 本身在 $x=0$ 处连续(该处值为 $0$),故这是一个尖点,而非竖直切线(后者要求两个单侧极限均为同号无穷大)也非间断点。(A1)

Insight.要点。 Corners, cusps, and vertical tangents are all "sharp points" but are distinguished by the one-sided limits of $f'$: a corner has both limits finite but unequal (Q16), a cusp has both infinite with opposite signs, and a vertical tangent has both infinite with the same sign. All three can occur at a point where $f$ itself stays perfectly continuous.拐角、尖点、竖直切线都是"尖锐点",但可通过 $f'$ 的单侧极限加以区分:拐角的两个极限均有限但不相等(Q16),尖点的两个极限均为无穷大且符号相反,竖直切线的两个极限均为无穷大且符号相同。这三种情形都可能出现在 $f$ 本身依然完全连续的点上。
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FRQ 1EASY 2.1 / 2.3 Limit Definition2.1 / 2.3 极限定义No Calculator[7 marks]

Let $f(x)=x^{2}-4x+1$.设 $f(x)=x^{2}-4x+1$。

Answers:答案:  (a) $f'(x)=2x-4$  ·  (b) $f'(3)=2$  ·  (c) $y=2x-8$

(a) Build and simplify the difference quotient(a) 建立并化简差商 M1·M1·A1

By definition, $f'(x)=\lim_{h\to 0}\dfrac{f(x+h)-f(x)}{h}$. Expand $f(x+h)=(x+h)^{2}-4(x+h)+1=x^{2}+2xh+h^{2}-4x-4h+1$. (M1)由定义,$f'(x)=\lim_{h\to 0}\dfrac{f(x+h)-f(x)}{h}$。展开 $f(x+h)=(x+h)^{2}-4(x+h)+1=x^{2}+2xh+h^{2}-4x-4h+1$。(M1)

Subtracting $f(x)=x^{2}-4x+1$: $f(x+h)-f(x)=2xh+h^{2}-4h=h(2x+h-4)$. (M1)减去 $f(x)=x^{2}-4x+1$:$f(x+h)-f(x)=2xh+h^{2}-4h=h(2x+h-4)$。(M1)

Dividing by $h$ and letting $h\to 0$: $f'(x)=\lim_{h\to 0}(2x+h-4)=2x-4$. (A1)除以 $h$ 并令 $h\to 0$:$f'(x)=\lim_{h\to 0}(2x+h-4)=2x-4$。(A1)

(b) Evaluate and interpret(b) 求值并解释 A1·R1

$f'(3)=2(3)-4=2$. (A1)$f'(3)=2(3)-4=2$。(A1)

This means that at $x=3$, $f$ is instantaneously increasing at a rate of $2$ units of $f$ per unit of $x$: it is the slope of the curve $y=f(x)$ at that point. (R1)这表示在 $x=3$ 处,$f$ 的瞬时变化率为每单位 $x$ 增加 $2$ 个单位的 $f$:即曲线 $y=f(x)$ 在该点处的斜率。(R1)

(c) Write the tangent line(c) 写出切线方程 M1·A1

$f(3)=3^{2}-4(3)+1=9-12+1=-2$, and the slope is $f'(3)=2$. (M1)$f(3)=3^{2}-4(3)+1=9-12+1=-2$,斜率为 $f'(3)=2$。(M1)

Point-slope form: $y-(-2)=2(x-3)$, i.e. $y=2x-8$. (A1)点斜式:$y-(-2)=2(x-3)$,即 $y=2x-8$。(A1)

Insight.要点。 The limit-definition derivative always factors as $h\times(\text{something})$, since $f(x+h)-f(x)$ vanishes at $h=0$: cancel the shared $h$ before taking the limit, never substitute $h=0$ into an unsimplified quotient. Once $f'(x)$ is known, both the instantaneous-rate question (b) and the tangent-line question (c) are just evaluations of $f$ and $f'$ at the same point.极限定义求出的导数总能因式分解为 $h\times(\text{某表达式})$,因为 $f(x+h)-f(x)$ 在 $h=0$ 处为零:取极限前应先消去公因子 $h$,切勿将 $h=0$ 直接代入未化简的商式。一旦求得 $f'(x)$,瞬时变化率问题 (b) 与切线问题 (c) 都只是在同一点对 $f$ 与 $f'$ 求值而已。
FRQ 2MEDIUM 2.6 / 2.7 Rules with Table2.6 / 2.7 数表中的法则No Calculator[7 marks]

The table gives values of $f,g,f',g'$ at $x=1$ and $x=3$.下表给出了 $f,g,f',g'$ 在 $x=1$ 和 $x=3$ 处的值。

$x$$f$$g$$f'$$g'$
$1$$2$$4$$-1$$3$
$3$$5$$-2$$2$$1$
Answers:答案:  (a) $2$  ·  (b) $-\dfrac{9}{4}$  ·  (c) $y=x-9$

(a) Product rule at $x=1$(a) $x=1$ 处的乘积法则 M1·A1

By the product rule, $\dfrac{d}{dx}[f(x)g(x)]=f'(x)g(x)+f(x)g'(x)$. (M1)由乘积法则,$\dfrac{d}{dx}[f(x)g(x)]=f'(x)g(x)+f(x)g'(x)$。(M1)

At $x=1$: $f'(1)g(1)+f(1)g'(1)=(-1)(4)+(2)(3)=-4+6=2$. (A1)在 $x=1$ 处:$f'(1)g(1)+f(1)g'(1)=(-1)(4)+(2)(3)=-4+6=2$。(A1)

(b) Quotient rule at $x=3$(b) $x=3$ 处的商法则 M1·A1

By the quotient rule, $\dfrac{d}{dx}\!\left[\dfrac{f(x)}{g(x)}\right]=\dfrac{f'(x)g(x)-f(x)g'(x)}{[g(x)]^{2}}$. (M1)由商法则,$\dfrac{d}{dx}\!\left[\dfrac{f(x)}{g(x)}\right]=\dfrac{f'(x)g(x)-f(x)g'(x)}{[g(x)]^{2}}$。(M1)

At $x=3$: $\dfrac{(2)(-2)-(5)(1)}{(-2)^{2}}=\dfrac{-4-5}{4}=-\dfrac{9}{4}$. (A1)在 $x=3$ 处:$\dfrac{(2)(-2)-(5)(1)}{(-2)^{2}}=\dfrac{-4-5}{4}=-\dfrac{9}{4}$。(A1)

(c) Tangent line to $h(x)=x\cdot g(x)$ at $x=3$(c) $h(x)=x\cdot g(x)$ 在 $x=3$ 处的切线 M1·M1·A1

By the product rule with $u=x$, $v=g(x)$: $h'(x)=g(x)+x\,g'(x)$. (M1)由乘积法则,设 $u=x$,$v=g(x)$:$h'(x)=g(x)+x\,g'(x)$。(M1)

At $x=3$: $h(3)=3\cdot g(3)=3(-2)=-6$ and $h'(3)=g(3)+3g'(3)=-2+3(1)=1$. (M1)在 $x=3$ 处:$h(3)=3\cdot g(3)=3(-2)=-6$,$h'(3)=g(3)+3g'(3)=-2+3(1)=1$。(M1)

Point-slope form: $y-(-6)=1(x-3)$, i.e. $y=x-9$. (A1)点斜式:$y-(-6)=1(x-3)$,即 $y=x-9$。(A1)

Insight.要点。 A data table supplies only numbers at isolated points, so every part here reduces to substituting those numbers into the correct differentiation rule. The recurring trap is dropping the second term of a product or quotient rule, in (c) that means treating $x$ as if it contributed nothing, when in fact $\frac{d}{dx}[x]=1$ still generates a term.数表只提供孤立点处的数值,故本题每一部分都归结为将这些数值代入正确的求导法则。反复出现的陷阱是遗漏乘积或商法则中的第二项:在 (c) 中,若把 $x$ 视为对导数无贡献则是错误的,因为 $\frac{d}{dx}[x]=1$ 仍会产生一项。
FRQ 3MEDIUM 2.10 Motion2.10 运动问题No Calculator[11 marks]

A particle moves along the $x$-axis with position $s(t)=t^{3}-9t^{2}+15t+4$ for $t\ge 0$ (seconds, meters).质点沿 $x$ 轴运动,位置函数为 $s(t)=t^{3}-9t^{2}+15t+4$,$t\ge 0$(单位:秒,米)。

Answers:答案:  (a) $v(t)=3t^{2}-18t+15,\ a(t)=6t-18$  ·  (b) $t=1,\,5$  ·  (c) right on $[0,1)$ and $(5,\infty)$; left on $(1,5)$在 $[0,1)$ 与 $(5,\infty)$ 上向右,在 $(1,5)$ 上向左  ·  (d) speeding up加速

(a) Differentiate twice(a) 求两次导数 M1·A1·A1

Applying the power rule to $s(t)=t^{3}-9t^{2}+15t+4$: (M1)对 $s(t)=t^{3}-9t^{2}+15t+4$ 应用幂法则:(M1)

$$ v(t)=s'(t)=3t^{2}-18t+15. $$

(A1)

$$ a(t)=v'(t)=6t-18. $$

(A1)

(b) Solve $v(t)=0$(b) 求解 $v(t)=0$ M1·A1

Set $v(t)=0$: $3t^{2}-18t+15=0$, i.e. $t^{2}-6t+5=0$, which factors as $(t-1)(t-5)=0$. (M1)令 $v(t)=0$:$3t^{2}-18t+15=0$,即 $t^{2}-6t+5=0$,因式分解为 $(t-1)(t-5)=0$。(M1)

So $t=1$ and $t=5$; both lie in the domain $t\ge 0$, so the particle is at rest at $t=1$ and $t=5$. (A1)故 $t=1$ 与 $t=5$;两者均在定义域 $t\ge 0$ 内,故质点在 $t=1$ 和 $t=5$ 时静止。(A1)

(c) Test the sign of $v$ on each interval(c) 检验各区间上 $v$ 的符号 M1·A1·R1

Test a point in each interval determined by the rest times: $v(0)=15>0$; $v(2)=3(4)-36+15=-9<0$; $v(6)=3(36)-108+15=15>0$. (M1)在由静止时刻划分的各区间内各取一点检验:$v(0)=15>0$;$v(2)=3(4)-36+15=-9<0$;$v(6)=3(36)-108+15=15>0$。(M1)

So $v(t)>0$ on $[0,1)$ and $(5,\infty)$, and $v(t)<0$ on $(1,5)$. (A1)故 $v(t)>0$ 在 $[0,1)$ 与 $(5,\infty)$ 上成立,$v(t)<0$ 在 $(1,5)$ 上成立。(A1)

Since velocity is positive exactly where the particle moves in the positive direction, the particle moves right on $[0,1)$ and $(5,\infty)$, and moves left on $(1,5)$. (R1)因速度为正恰对应质点向正方向运动,故质点在 $[0,1)$ 和 $(5,\infty)$ 上向右运动,在 $(1,5)$ 上向左运动。(R1)

(d) Compare the signs of $v$ and $a$ at $t=2$(d) 比较 $t=2$ 时 $v$ 与 $a$ 的符号 M1·A1·R1

At $t=2$: $v(2)=-9$ (from part (c)) and $a(2)=6(2)-18=-6$. (M1)在 $t=2$ 时:$v(2)=-9$(由 (c)),$a(2)=6(2)-18=-6$。(M1)

Both $v(2)$ and $a(2)$ are negative, so velocity and acceleration have the same sign. (A1)$v(2)$ 与 $a(2)$ 均为负,故速度与加速度同号。(A1)

When velocity and acceleration share a sign, speed is increasing; when they have opposite signs, speed is decreasing. Since both are negative here, the particle is speeding up at $t=2$. (R1)当速度与加速度同号时,速率增大;异号时,速率减小。此处两者均为负,故质点在 $t=2$ 时正在加速。(R1)

Insight.要点。 Motion problems are entirely about signs, not just values: the sign of $v$ gives direction, and comparing the signs of $v$ and $a$ (same sign means speeding up, opposite signs mean slowing down) governs speed. The rest times found in (b) are exactly the boundaries between the sign intervals used in (c), so always solve $v(t)=0$ first before doing any sign analysis.运动问题的核心完全在于符号,而不仅是数值:$v$ 的符号给出方向,比较 $v$ 与 $a$ 的符号(同号表示加速,异号表示减速)则决定速率变化。(b) 中求得的静止时刻正是 (c) 中符号区间的分界点,因此在做任何符号分析之前,都应先求解 $v(t)=0$。
FRQ 4HARD 2.2 Differentiability & Continuity2.2 可微性与连续性No Calculator[11 marks]

Let $f(x)=\begin{cases} x^{2}+ax, & x\le 1\\ bx+c, & x>1 \end{cases}$.设 $f(x)=\begin{cases} x^{2}+ax, & x\le 1\\ bx+c, & x>1 \end{cases}$。

Answers:答案:  (a) $1+a=b+c$  ·  (b) $2+a=b$  ·  (c) $a=2,\ b=4,\ c=-1$  ·  (d) $f'(1)=4$

(a) Continuity condition(a) 连续性条件 M1·A1

Continuity at $x=1$ requires $\lim_{x\to 1^{-}}f(x)=\lim_{x\to 1^{+}}f(x)$. (M1)$f$ 在 $x=1$ 处连续要求 $\lim_{x\to 1^{-}}f(x)=\lim_{x\to 1^{+}}f(x)$。(M1)

The left piece gives $\lim_{x\to 1^{-}}(x^{2}+ax)=1+a$ and the right piece gives $\lim_{x\to 1^{+}}(bx+c)=b+c$, so the condition is $1+a=b+c$. (A1)左段给出 $\lim_{x\to 1^{-}}(x^{2}+ax)=1+a$,右段给出 $\lim_{x\to 1^{+}}(bx+c)=b+c$,故条件为 $1+a=b+c$。(A1)

(b) Differentiability condition(b) 可微性条件 M1·A1

Differentiability at $x=1$ additionally requires the one-sided derivatives to agree: $\frac{d}{dx}[x^{2}+ax]=2x+a$ gives a left-hand derivative of $2+a$ at $x=1$, and $\frac{d}{dx}[bx+c]=b$ gives a right-hand derivative of $b$. (M1)在 $x=1$ 处可微还要求两个单侧导数相等:$\frac{d}{dx}[x^{2}+ax]=2x+a$ 给出 $x=1$ 处左导数为 $2+a$,$\frac{d}{dx}[bx+c]=b$ 给出右导数为 $b$。(M1)

So the condition is $2+a=b$. (A1)故条件为 $2+a=b$。(A1)

(c) Solve for $a$, $b$, $c$(c) 求解 $a$、$b$、$c$ M1·A1·M1·A1·A1

Since $f(1)=1^{2}+a(1)=1+a$ and this is given to equal $3$: (M1)因 $f(1)=1^{2}+a(1)=1+a$,且已知其等于 $3$:(M1)

$1+a=3$, so $a=2$. (A1)$1+a=3$,故 $a=2$。(A1)

From the differentiability condition in (b): (M1)由 (b) 中的可微性条件:(M1)

$b=2+a=2+2=4$. (A1)$b=2+a=2+2=4$。(A1)

Substituting $a=2$ and $b=4$ into the continuity condition from (a), $1+a=b+c$ gives $3=4+c$, so $c=-1$. (A1)将 $a=2$、$b=4$ 代入 (a) 中的连续性条件 $1+a=b+c$,得 $3=4+c$,故 $c=-1$。(A1)

(d) Write $f'(x)$ piecewise(d) 写出分段函数 $f'(x)$ M1·A1

With $a=2, b=4$: for $x\le 1$, $f'(x)=2x+a=2x+2$; for $x>1$, $f'(x)=b=4$. (M1)取 $a=2,b=4$:当 $x\le 1$ 时,$f'(x)=2x+a=2x+2$;当 $x>1$ 时,$f'(x)=b=4$。(M1)

So $f'(x)=\begin{cases}2x+2, & x\le 1\\ 4, & x>1\end{cases}$, and $f'(1)=2(1)+2=4$, consistent with the right-hand value, confirming differentiability. (A1)故 $f'(x)=\begin{cases}2x+2, & x\le 1\\ 4, & x>1\end{cases}$,且 $f'(1)=2(1)+2=4$,与右侧值一致,验证了可微性。(A1)

Insight.要点。 Continuity and differentiability at a seam are two separate, stackable conditions: continuity matches values (a), differentiability additionally matches slopes (b). With three unknowns you need three equations, here supplied by continuity, differentiability, and the given value $f(1)=3$; solve in an order that isolates one unknown at a time rather than three equations simultaneously.在分段函数的接合点处,连续性与可微性是两个独立且可叠加的条件:连续性要求函数值匹配 (a),可微性还要求斜率匹配 (b)。三个未知数需要三个方程,本题分别由连续性条件、可微性条件、以及已知值 $f(1)=3$ 提供;应按能逐一分离未知数的顺序求解,而非同时联立三个方程。
FRQ 5HARD 2.8 Tangent & Parameters2.8 切线与参数No Calculator[12 marks]

Let $f(x)=x^{3}+px^{2}+qx$.设 $f(x)=x^{3}+px^{2}+qx$。

Answers:答案:  (a) $f'(x)=3x^{2}+2px+q$  ·  (b) $p=-4,\ q=5$  ·  (c) $y=16x+6$  ·  (d) $x=\dfrac{4\pm\sqrt{19}}{3}$

(a) Differentiate term by term(a) 逐项求导 M1·A1

Applying the power rule to $f(x)=x^{3}+px^{2}+qx$: (M1)对 $f(x)=x^{3}+px^{2}+qx$ 应用幂法则:(M1)

$f'(x)=3x^{2}+2px+q$. (A1)$f'(x)=3x^{2}+2px+q$。(A1)

(b) Set up and solve the system(b) 建立并求解方程组 M1·M1·M1·A1

Since $(1,2)$ lies on the graph: $f(1)=1+p+q=2$, giving $p+q=1$. (M1)因 $(1,2)$ 在图像上:$f(1)=1+p+q=2$,得 $p+q=1$。(M1)

Since the tangent is horizontal at $x=1$: $f'(1)=3+2p+q=0$, giving $2p+q=-3$. (M1)因在 $x=1$ 处切线为水平线:$f'(1)=3+2p+q=0$,得 $2p+q=-3$。(M1)

Subtracting the first equation from the second: $(2p+q)-(p+q)=-3-1$, so $p=-4$. (M1)第二式减去第一式:$(2p+q)-(p+q)=-3-1$,故 $p=-4$。(M1)

Back-substituting: $q=1-p=1-(-4)=5$. (A1)代回:$q=1-p=1-(-4)=5$。(A1)

(c) Tangent line at $x=-1$(c) $x=-1$ 处的切线 M1·M1·A1

With $p=-4,q=5$: $f(-1)=(-1)^{3}-4(-1)^{2}+5(-1)=-1-4-5=-10$. (M1)取 $p=-4,q=5$:$f(-1)=(-1)^{3}-4(-1)^{2}+5(-1)=-1-4-5=-10$。(M1)

$f'(-1)=3(-1)^{2}-8(-1)+5=3+8+5=16$. (M1)$f'(-1)=3(-1)^{2}-8(-1)+5=3+8+5=16$。(M1)

Point-slope form: $y-(-10)=16(x-(-1))$, i.e. $y=16x+6$. (A1)点斜式:$y-(-10)=16(x-(-1))$,即 $y=16x+6$。(A1)

(d) Solve $f'(x)=6$(d) 求解 $f'(x)=6$ M1·M1·A1

Set $f'(x)=6$: $3x^{2}-8x+5=6$, i.e. $3x^{2}-8x-1=0$. (M1)令 $f'(x)=6$:$3x^{2}-8x+5=6$,即 $3x^{2}-8x-1=0$。(M1)

By the quadratic formula: $x=\dfrac{8\pm\sqrt{64+12}}{6}=\dfrac{8\pm\sqrt{76}}{6}=\dfrac{8\pm 2\sqrt{19}}{6}=\dfrac{4\pm\sqrt{19}}{3}$. (M1)由求根公式:$x=\dfrac{8\pm\sqrt{64+12}}{6}=\dfrac{8\pm\sqrt{76}}{6}=\dfrac{8\pm 2\sqrt{19}}{6}=\dfrac{4\pm\sqrt{19}}{3}$。(M1)

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Insight.要点。 Parts (a)-(d) form a chain: differentiate once symbolically (a), use the given geometric facts (a point on the curve, a horizontal tangent) to pin down the two unknown parameters (b), then treat everything afterward as an ordinary tangent-line or equation-solving problem with those parameters now known numbers (c), (d). The recurring trap is substituting $p,q$ into $f(x)$ but forgetting to also substitute into $f'(x)$ before evaluating a slope.(a)-(d) 构成一条推理链:先符号化求导一次 (a),利用给定的几何条件(图像上一点、一处水平切线)确定两个未知参数 (b),此后的一切都只是把这些参数当作已知数处理的普通切线或方程求解问题 (c)、(d)。反复出现的陷阱是只把 $p,q$ 代入 $f(x)$,却忘记在求斜率前同样代入 $f'(x)$。