OCR A-level Maths past papers

OCR A-level Maths June 2023 Paper 3

  • H240/03
  • Pure mathematics and mechanics
  • 2 hours
  • 100 marks

Question paper, Mark scheme, Examiner report: on the OCR website.

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  • Projectiles: components, trajectories and height
  • Connected particles and smooth pulleys
  • Separable differential equations and interpretation
  • Area between curves and parametric areas
  • Ladders, rods and connected-system models
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What it tested

  • Pure50 marks
  • Mechanics50 marks
  1. Q1Logarithms and exponential equations3 marks
  2. Q2R-sine/cosine forms and extremaAdvanced trig equations and proofs5 marks
  3. Q3Polynomial algebra and the factor theoremShifts, stretches and reflections8 marks
  4. Q4Circles, tangents and intersectionsTangents, normals and increasing/decreasing intervals7 marks
  5. Q5Area between curves and parametric areasStandard advanced integrals and trig rewrites9 marks
  6. Q6Arithmetic progressions and proof of their sumTrig identities and interval equations6 marks
  7. Q7Separable differential equations and interpretationVariable-acceleration motion in one dimension12 marks
  8. Q8Two-dimensional motion with vectors and calculusMagnitude, direction and vector geometry4 marks
5 more questions
  1. Q9Friction: equilibrium, limiting cases and slidingResolving forces, resultants and inclined planes6 marks
  2. Q10Resolving forces, resultants and inclined planesMagnitude, direction and vector geometry7 marks
  3. Q11Ladders, rods and connected-system modelsMoments and rigid-body equilibrium8 marks
  4. Q12Projectiles: components, trajectories and heightVariable-acceleration motion in one dimension13 marks
  5. Q13Connected particles and smooth pulleysFriction: equilibrium, limiting cases and sliding12 marks

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