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PREPARATORY EXAMINATION
2018
11092
TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS
PAPER 2
TIME: 3 hours
MARKS: 150
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Technical Mathematics Grade 12 P2 Gauteng Mock 2018 QP
Grade 12 Technical Mathematics Paper 2 question paper from the Gauteng Mock Exam 2018, 15 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, memo linked when available.
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TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS 2
(Paper 2) 11092/18
GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PREPARATORY EXAMINATION – 2018
TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS
(Paper 2)
TIME: 3 hours
MARKS: 150
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.
1. This question paper consists of 12 questions.
2. Answer ALL the questions.
3. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question
paper.
4. Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs, etc. that you used in determining your
answers.
5. Answers only will not necessarily be awarded full marks.
6. You may use an approved scientific calculator (non-programmable and non-graphical),
unless stated otherwise.
7. If necessary, round-off answers to TWO decimal places, unless stated otherwise.
8. Diagrams are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.
9. Write neatly and legibly.
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TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS 3
(Paper 2)
QUESTION 1
In the given diagram A(3 ; 7) , B(1 ; – 6) and C(– 3 ; 4) are the vertices of ∆ABC.
D is the x – intercept of the straight line AD. K(e ; f ) is a point in the first quadrant of
the Cartesian Plane with e > 0 and f > 0. 𝛼𝛼 and 𝜃𝜃 are the angles of inclination of lines
BC and AD respectively, and DC� B = 𝛽𝛽.
y
A (3 ; 7)
C (– 3 ; 4)
K (e ; f )
𝛽𝛽 •
𝜃𝜃 𝛼𝛼 x
D O
B (1 ; – 6)
1.1 Determine the coordinates of the midpoint of BC. (2)
1.2 Determine the gradient of AD. (2)
1.3 Determine the equation of AD. (3)
−5
1.4 Given: The gradient of line BC is equal to 2
.
1.4.1 Show that 𝛼𝛼 = 111,80°. (2)
1.4.2 Determine the value of 𝛽𝛽. (2)
1.5 If f = 2e + 1 and KC = √17, determine the possible value(s) of f . (5)
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TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS 4
(Paper 2)
QUESTION 2
2.1 In the given diagram O(0 ; 0) is the centre of the circle with equation x2 + y2 = 25.
CA and CB are tangents to the circle at A(d ; 0) and
B(–3 ; – 4) respectively.
y
A(d ; 0) x
O
B(– 3 ; – 4)
C
2.1.1 Write down the value of d. (1)
2.1.2 Why is OA = OB? (1)
2.1.3 Show that the equation of tangent BC is 3x + 4y + 25 = 0. (4)
2.1.4 Determine the coordinates of the point C. (3)
2.2 Sketch the graph of the ellipse defined by 4x2 + 9y2 = 36. Clearly indicate
ALL intercepts with the axes. (3)
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TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS 5
(Paper 2)
QUESTION 3
3.1 Given: √3 tan 𝜃𝜃 = – 1 and 900 ≤ 𝜃𝜃 ≤ 2700 . With the aid of a diagram
and WITHOUT using a calculator, determine the value of:
3.1.1 sin 𝜃𝜃 (4)
3.1.2 cos2 𝜃𝜃 (2)
3.1.3 𝜃𝜃 (2)
3𝜋 𝜋
3.2 Determine the value of cot(x –y), if x = radians and y = radians. (3)
4 3
[11]
QUESTION 4
sin(180°−𝑥).cos(360°−𝑥).tan x
4.1 Show that: 1+cos 𝑥.cos(180°−𝑥)
=1 (6)
1 1+ 𝑡𝑎𝑛2 𝑥
4.2 Prove the identity: = (5)
1–2𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝑥 1− 𝑡𝑎𝑛2 𝑥
4.3 Solve for x: 2 cos 2x = √3 , if 2x ∈ [0° ; 360°] (4)
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TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS 6
(Paper 2)
QUESTION 5
The diagram below shows the boundaries of a sports field QVWR, with QV ∥ RW and
VW ⊥ RW. PQ = 25 m is a vertical pole for a floodlight. The angle of elevation of P
� V = 75° and RV
from R is 30°. QR �W = 30°.
P
25 m
Q V
2
1
30°
30°
75°
R W
5.1 � W = 90o ?
Why is QV (1)
5.2 Determine the size of �
Q1 . (2)
5.3 Show that VR = 25√2 m. (4)
5.4 The groundsman needs to determine the area of the sports field QVWR and
requests you to assist him. Calculate the area of QVWR. (7)
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TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS 7
(Paper 2)
QUESTION 6
Given: f (x) = 2tan x and g(x) = sin x – 2 for x ∈ [0o ; 360o]
6.1 Draw the graphs of f and g on the same set of axes. Clearly show the
intercepts with the axes as well as the asymptotes and turning points of the
graphs. (6)
6.2 Write down the amplitude of g. (1)
6.3 Write down the period of f. (1)
6.4 For which value(s) of x is 𝑔′ (𝑥) < 0? (2)
[10]
QUESTION 7
7.1 Complete the following theorem statement: The line drawn from the centre
of a circle to the midpoint of a chord, ….. (2)
7.2 In the given diagram, O is the centre of the circle with a radius of 10 cm.
The length of chord BC is 16 cm and OD ⊥ BC. M is the midpoint of chord CE.
E
M
O
B C
D
7.2.1 Write down, with reason, the length of BD. (2)
7.2.2 Calculate the length of OD if OB = 10 cm and BD = 8 cm. (3)
7.2.3 Show that MODC is a cyclic quadrilateral. (4)
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TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS 8
(Paper 2)
QUESTION 8
In the given diagram RS is a diameter of the circle with centre O. Chord ST is produced
to a point W not on the circle. Chord SP produced meets the tangent RW at V.
VR� T = 50o.
V R
W 1 2 50°
1
2 P
1
2
3 •O
T 1
2 1
S
8.1 � S = 90 ?
Why is VR o
(1)
8.2 � S.
Calculate the size of TR (1)
8.3 Name, with reason, one other angle equal to 90°. (2)
8.4 � R = 40°.
Show that TW (2)
8.5 Determine, with reason, the size of �
P1. (2)
8.6 �1 = PT
Show that V �S. (4)
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TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS 9
(Paper 2)
QUESTION 9
9.1 In ∆PQR given below, MS ∥ QR. PM = x cm, MQ = 2 cm,
PS = (x + 2) cm and SR = 3 cm.
P
(x + 2) cm
x cm
M S
3 cm
2 cm
Q R
Determine, with reasons, the value of x. (4)
9.2 In ∆AEM given below, BF ∥ CG ∥ DM and DG ∥ EM.
Furthermore, AB = 1 cm = CD and BC = 3 cm.
A
B
F
C
D G
E M
9.2.1 Write down, with reasons, the values of the following ratios:
(a) AG (2)
GM
(b) FG (2)
GM
9.2.2 Hence, or otherwise, determine the length of DE. (2)
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TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS 10
(Paper 2)
QUESTION 10
In the given figure, KLMN is a quadrilateral with KL = 10 units, LM = 15 units,
MN = 40 units and NK = 30 units. The diagonal KM = 20 units.
10 L
K
15
20
30
M
N 40
10.1 Use calculations to show that ∆LKM ||| ∆KMN. (3)
10.2 Hence, deduce that LK ∥ MN. (2)
10.3 If LN intersects KM at O such that ∆KLO ||| ∆MNO, show that
KO = 4 units. (4)
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TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS 11
(Paper 2)
QUESTION 11
11.1 In the given diagram, O is the centre of the circle. Points A, C, B and E are
on the circle. Diameter COE and chord AB intersect at right angles at D.
AD = DB = 15 cm and CD = 6 cm.
C
6 cm
A 15 cm 15 cm B
D
• O
E
11.1.1 Calculate the height of DOE. (3)
� B.
11.1.2 Calculate the size of AO (3)
11.1.3 Determine the arc length ACB, correct to TWO decimal places, if
� B = 87,21o.
the radius of the circle is 21,75 cm and AO (3)
11.2 A pulley rotates at 420 r/min. Calculate:
11.2.1 The angular velocity of the pulley in radians per second (2)
11.2.2 The circumferential velocity of the pulley in metres per second, if the
diameter of the pulley is 240 mm (3)
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TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS 12
(Paper 2)
QUESTION 12
12.1 A cylinder and a cone have the same curved surface area. Both objects have
the same radius r cm and height h cm.
h cm l cm
r cm r cm
The formulae given below can be used to answer the questions that follow.
Volume of cylinder = π𝑟 2 ℎ
Surface area of cylinder = 2𝜋𝑟 2 + 2𝜋𝑟ℎ
Curved area of cone = 𝜋𝑟𝑙
1
Volume of cone = 𝜋𝑟 2 ℎ
3
Surface area of cone = 𝜋𝑟 2 + 𝜋𝑟𝑙
12.1.1 Express the slant height, l of a cone in terms of r and h. (2)
12.1.2 If 𝜋𝑟𝑙 = 2𝜋𝑟ℎ , show that r2 = 3h2. (3)
12.1.3 Express the volume of the cone in terms of h only. (2)
12.1.4 If the two volumes differ by 54𝜋,
(a) show that h = 3. (2)
(b) find the value of r. (2)
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TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS 13
(Paper 2)
12.2 The map below represents a part of Southern Africa. Ordinates are drawn on
the map such that the distance between the ordinates is 110 km.
All measurements are in kilometres.
y1 y2 y3 y4 y5 y6 y7 y8 y9 y10 y11
430 793 1167 1475 1409 1431 1365 1205 870 529 347
y1 y2 y3 y4 y5 y6 y7 y8 y9 y10 y11
Part of Southern Africa
Determine:
12.2.1 The area of the region represented by the map, using the mid-
ordinate rule (3)
12.2.2 The area of the shaded region (2)
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TOTAL: 150
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TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS 14
(Paper 2)
INFORMATION SHEET: TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS
− b ± b 2 − 4ac b 4ac − b 2
x= x=− y=
2a 2a 4a
a x = b ⇔ x = log a b , a > 0 , a ≠ 1 and b > 0
A = P(1 + ni ) A = P(1 − ni ) A = P(1 − i ) n A = P(1 + i ) n
m
im
ieff =
1 + − 1
m
f ( x + h) − f ( x)
f / ( x ) = lim
h →0 h
x + x2 y1 + y 2
d = ( x2 − x1 ) 2 + ( y 2 − y1 ) 2 M 1 ;
2 2
y 2 − y1
y = mx + c y − y1 = m( x − x1 ) m= m = tan θ
x 2 − x1
x2 y2
+ =1
a2 b2
a b c
In ∆ABC: = = a 2 = b 2 + c 2 − 2bc. cos A
sin A sin B sin C
area of ∆ ABC = 1 ab ⋅ sin C
2
sin 2 θ + cos 2 θ = 1 1 + tan 2 θ = sec 2 θ cot 2 θ + 1 = cos ec 2θ
f ( x + h) − f ( x) x n +1
f / ( x ) = lim ∫ x=
n
dx +C , n ≠ −1
h →0 h n +1
1 ax
∫ x dx = ∫ a dx =+
x
ln( x) + C , x>0 C , a>0
ln a
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TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS 15
(Paper 2)
π rad
= 180°
Angular velocity= ω= 2π n= 3600 n where n = rotation frequency
Circumferencial velocity= ν= π Dn where D = diameter and n = rotation frequency
s = rθ where r = radius and θ = central angle in radians
rs r 2θ
= =
Area of a sector where r = radius, s = arc length and θ = central
2 2
angle in radians
4h 2 − 4dh + x 2 =
0 where h = height of segment, d = diameter of circle
and x = length of chord
o +o
=
A T a 1 n + o2 + o3 + o4 + . . . + on −1 where a = equal parts, oi = ith ordinate and
2
n = number of ordinates
OR
o +o
A T= a ( m1 + m2 + m3 + . . . + mn ) where a = equal parts, m1 = 1 2
2
and n = number of ordinates
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