Waec Further Mathematics Past Questions For Year 2011

Question 36

Find the unit vector in the direction of (-5i + 12j).

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  • A. \(\frac{1}{13}(-5i - 12j)\)
  • B. \(\frac{1}{13}(5i - 12j)\)
  • C. \(\frac{1}{13}(-5i + 12j)\)
  • D. \(\frac{1}{13}(5i + 12j)\)
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Question 37

The functions f and g are defined on the set, R, of real numbers by \(f : x \to x^{2} - x - 6\) and \(g : x \to x - 1\). Find \(f \circ g(3)\).

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  • A. -8
  • B. -6
  • C. -4
  • D. -3
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Question 38

Given that \(q = 9i + 6j\) and \(r = 4i - 6j\), which of the following statements is true?

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  • A. r and q are collinear
  • B. r and q are perpendicular
  • C. The magnitude of r is 52 units
  • D. The projection of r on q is \(\sqrt{117}\) units.
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Question 39

A particle starts from rest and moves in a straight line such that its velocity, v, at time t seconds is given by \(v = (3t^{2} - 2t) ms^{-1}\). Determine the acceleration when t = 2 secs.

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  • A. \(4 ms^{-2}\)
  • B. \(6 ms^{-2}\)
  • C. \(8 ms^{-2}\)
  • D. \(10 ms^{-2}\)
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Question 40

What percentage increase in the radius of a sphere will cause its volume to increase by 45%?

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  • A. 13%
  • B. 15%
  • C. 23%
  • D. 25%
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