Switzerland · Grade 12 · Practice Sheet 11

1. 1.

   Find the sum of the first 5 terms of a geometric series with first term a = 4 and common ratio r = 3.

   Formula:Sum of a Geometric Series

   $S_n = \dfrac{a(r^{n} - 1)}{r - 1}$

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2. 2.

   A body starts at 9 m/s and accelerates at 2.5 m/s² for 6 s. Find its final velocity.

   Formula:Kinematics (v = u + at)

   $v = u + at$

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3. 3.

   Solve using the quadratic formula: x² − 1x − 6 = 0.

   Formula:Quadratic Formula

   $x = \dfrac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$

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4. 4.

   Find the volume of a sphere of radius 8 cm. (π ≈ 3.14159)

   Formula:Volume of a Sphere

   $V = \tfrac{4}{3} \pi r^3$

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5. 5.

   A population of 2,000 grows 5% per year. Find its size after 6 years (nearest whole number).

   Formula:Exponential Growth

   $N = N_0 (1 + r)^{t}$

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6. 6.

   In a triangle, a = 15, b = 13 and the included angle C = 40°. Find side c (to 2 d.p.).

   Formula:Cosine Rule

   $c = \sqrt{a^2 + b^2 - 2ab\cos C}$

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7. 7.

   A wave has frequency 261 Hz and wavelength 0.51 m. Find its speed.

   Formula:Wave Speed

   $v = f\lambda$

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8. 8.

   Two masses 2,100 kg and 290 kg are 11 m apart. Find the gravitational force between them. (G = 6.674×10⁻¹¹)

   Formula:Newton’s Law of Gravitation

   $F = G\dfrac{m_1 m_2}{r^2}$

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9. 9.

   A population of 6,600 grows 3% per year. Find its size after 5 years (nearest whole number).

   Formula:Exponential Growth

   $N = N_0 (1 + r)^{t}$

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10. 10.

    Solve using the quadratic formula: x² + 5x + 4 = 0.

    Formula:Quadratic Formula

    $x = \dfrac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$

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11. 11.

    Find the sum of the first 5 terms of an arithmetic series with first term a = 7 and common difference d = 5.

    Formula:Sum of an Arithmetic Series

    $S_n = \tfrac{n}{2}\left(2a + (n-1)d\right)$

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12. 12.

    A triangle has sides a = 14 cm and b = 7 cm with an included angle C = 45°. Find its area (to 2 d.p.).

    Formula:Area of a Triangle (Sine Rule)

    $A = \tfrac{1}{2} ab\sin C$

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13. 13.

    CHF 3,700 is invested at 6% compound interest per annum for 5 years. Find the final amount (to 2 d.p.).

    Formula:Compound Interest

    $A = P\left(1 + \dfrac{r}{100}\right)^{t}$

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14. 14.

    Find the sum of the first 3 terms of a geometric series with first term a = 8 and common ratio r = 4.

    Formula:Sum of a Geometric Series

    $S_n = \dfrac{a(r^{n} - 1)}{r - 1}$

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15. 15.

    A triangle has sides a = 15 cm and b = 8 cm with an included angle C = 30°. Find its area (to 2 d.p.).

    Formula:Area of a Triangle (Sine Rule)

    $A = \tfrac{1}{2} ab\sin C$

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16. 16.

    A wave has frequency 409 Hz and wavelength 4.68 m. Find its speed.

    Formula:Wave Speed

    $v = f\lambda$

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17. 17.

    Find the volume of a sphere of radius 11 cm. (π ≈ 3.14159)

    Formula:Volume of a Sphere

    $V = \tfrac{4}{3} \pi r^3$

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18. 18.

    A body starts at 5 m/s and accelerates at 4.6 m/s² for 5 s. Find its final velocity.

    Formula:Kinematics (v = u + at)

    $v = u + at$

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19. 19.

    A device runs at 172 V drawing 8 A. Find its power consumption.

    Formula:Electrical Power

    $P = V I$

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20. 20.

    A force of 85 N acts on an area of 2 m². Find the pressure.

    Formula:Pressure

    $P = \dfrac{F}{A}$

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