Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level

Further Pure Mathematics F2

WFM02/01

June 2026 | Mark Scheme | Total: 75 marks

Question 16 marks
SchemeMarksNotes
$z^3 = -8 = 8e^{i\pi}$
$\Rightarrow r = 2$, $3\theta = \pi + 2k\pi$
$\Rightarrow \theta = \pi/3, \pi, 5\pi/3$
M1 A1M1 for modulus and argument method
A1 for all three arguments correct
Roots: $z = -2,\; 1 \pm i\sqrt{3}$A1All three correct in $a+ib$ form
$|z_1-z_2| = |z_2-z_3| = |z_3-z_1| = 2\sqrt{3}$
$\therefore$ equilateral triangle
M1 A1M1 for showing sides equal
A1 for correct conclusion
Area $= \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}(2\sqrt{3})^2 = 3\sqrt{3}$A1Or equivalent exact value
Total: 3 + 3 = 6 marks
Question 27 marks
SchemeMarksNotes
Recognises need to consider sign of denominator $x+2$M1
Case 1: $x > -2$ (denominator positive)
$|2x-1| < x + 2$
M1
Subcase $x \ge \frac12$: $2x-1 < x+2 \Rightarrow x < 3$
$\Rightarrow \frac12 \le x < 3$
Subcase $x < \frac12$: $-(2x-1) < x+2 \Rightarrow x > -\frac13$
$\Rightarrow -\frac13 < x < \frac12$
Union: $-\frac13 < x < 3$
M1 A1 A1M1 for correct splitting at $x=\frac12$
A1 for first interval, A1 for second
Case 2: $x < -2$ (denominator negative)
LHS: $|2x-1| \ge 0$, denominator $x+2 < 0$
$\Rightarrow$ LHS $\le 0 < 1$, automatically true.
Solution: $x < -2$
M1 A1M1 for recognising sign makes LHS non-positive
A1 for $x < -2$
Final answer: $x \in (-\infty, -2) \cup (-\frac13, 3)$
Alternative: multiply by $(x+2)^2 > 0$ throughout, solve quadratic inequality $|2x-1|(x+2) < (x+2)^2$.
Question 37 marks
SchemeMarksNotes
$\displaystyle \mathrm{f}(r) = \frac{1/4}{2r-1} - \frac{1/2}{2r+1} + \frac{1/4}{2r+3}$M1 A1M1 for correct partial fraction form
A1 for all constants correct
$\displaystyle \sum \mathrm{f}(r) = \tfrac14\sum\frac{1}{2r-1} - \tfrac12\sum\frac{1}{2r+1} + \tfrac14\sum\frac{1}{2r+3}$M1Attempt to write out three series
After cancellation:
$= \frac14 + (\frac14-\frac12)\frac13 + \frac14\frac{1}{2n+3} - \frac14\frac{1}{2n+1}$
$= \frac14 - \frac{1}{12} - \frac{1}{4(2n+1)} + \frac{1}{4(2n+3)}$
$= \frac16 - \frac{1}{4(2n+1)} + \frac{1}{4(2n+3)}$
M1 A1M1 for correct cancellation pattern
A1 for correct simplified expression with $1/6$
$= \frac16 - \frac{(2n+3)-(2n+1)}{4(2n+1)(2n+3)}$
$= \frac16 - \frac{1}{2(2n+1)(2n+3)}$
$= \dfrac{2n(n+2)}{3(4n^2+8n+3)}$
A1Correct final form as given
$\displaystyle \lim_{n\to\infty} = \frac16$B1Correct limit
Total: 2 + 4 + 1 = 7 marks
Question 410 marks
SchemeMarksNotes
$\displaystyle \mu = \exp\!\left(\int\!\frac{2}{x}\,dx\right) = x^2$M1 A1M1 for integral of $2/x$
A1 for $x^2$
$x^2\frac{dy}{dx} + 2xy = x^4 \Rightarrow \frac{d}{dx}(x^2 y) = x^4$M1 A1M1 for recognising LHS as derivative
$x^2 y = \int x^4\,dx = \frac{x^5}{5} + C$M1Correct integration, $+C$ required
$y = \dfrac{x^3}{5} + \dfrac{C}{x^2}$A1Correct general solution
$y=2$ at $x=1$: $2 = \frac15 + C \Rightarrow C = \frac95$M1 A1M1 for substituting conditions
$y = \dfrac{x^3}{5} + \dfrac{9}{5x^2}$
At $x=2$: $y = \frac85 + \frac{9}{20} = \frac{41}{20} = 2.05$M1 A1M1 for substitution
A1 for $2.05$ or $41/20$
Total: 2 + 5 + 3 = 10 marks
Question 59 marks
SchemeMarksNotes
$f(0) = \ln(1) = 0$B1
$f'(x) = \dfrac{\cos x}{1+\sin x},\quad f'(0) = 1$M1 A1M1 for correct derivative
A1 for correct value
$f''(x) = -\dfrac{1}{1+\sin x},\quad f''(0) = -1$M1 A1M1 for correct second derivative
$f'''(x) = \dfrac{\cos x}{(1+\sin x)^2},\quad f'''(0) = 1$B1Correct third derivative value
Maclaurin: $f(x) = 0 + 1\cdot x + \frac{(-1)}{2!}x^2 + \frac{1}{3!}x^3 + \cdots$
$= x - \dfrac{x^2}{2} + \dfrac{x^3}{6} + \cdots$
M1 A1 A1M1 for Maclaurin formula
A1 for $x - x^2/2$
A1 for $+x^3/6$
Total: 4 + 5 = 9 marks
Question 613 marks
SchemeMarksNotes
Aux eq: $\lambda^2 - 4\lambda + 13 = 0$
$\lambda = \dfrac{4 \pm \sqrt{-36}}{2} = 2 \pm 3i$
M1 A1M1 for auxiliary equation
CF: $y_{\text{CF}} = e^{2x}(A\cos 3x + B\sin 3x)$M1 A1M1 for correct $e^{2x}$ form
PI: try $y = Pe^{2x}$
$\Rightarrow 9Pe^{2x} = 5e^{2x} \Rightarrow P = \frac59$
M1 A1M1 for correct trial function
GS: $y = e^{2x}(A\cos 3x + B\sin 3x) + \frac59 e^{2x}$B1CF + PI
$y(0)=2$: $A + \frac59 = 2 \Rightarrow A = \frac{13}{9}$M1 A1
$y'(0)=3$: $2A + 3B + \frac{10}{9} = 3$
$\Rightarrow \frac{26}{9} + 3B + \frac{10}{9} = 3$
$\Rightarrow 4 + 3B = 3 \Rightarrow B = -\frac13$
M1 A1
PS: $y = e^{2x}\!\left(\frac{13}{9}\cos 3x - \frac13\sin 3x + \frac59\right)$A1Correct particular solution
Total: 5 + 4 + 4 = 13 marks
Question 711 marks
SchemeMarksNotes
$w = \dfrac{z}{z-1} \Rightarrow z = \dfrac{w}{w-1}$M1 A1M1 for rearranging
$|z| = 2 \Rightarrow \left|\dfrac{w}{w-1}\right| = 2 \Rightarrow |w| = 2|w-1|$M1
Let $w = u+iv$: $u^2+v^2 = 4[(u-1)^2+v^2]$M1
$\Rightarrow 3u^2+3v^2-8u+4=0$
$\Rightarrow 3(u-\frac43)^2+3v^2 = \frac43$
$\Rightarrow (u-\frac43)^2+v^2 = (\frac23)^2$
M1 A1M1 for completing the square
A1 for correct circle equation
Centre: $(\frac43, 0)$; Radius: $\frac23$B1 B1
Sketch: circle centre $(\frac43,0)$, radius $\frac23$,
does not enclose origin (distance $>$ radius)
B1 B1 B1B1 for circle shape
B1 for centre & radius
B1 for position relative to origin
Total: 5 + 3 + 3 = 11 marks
Question 812 marks
SchemeMarksNotes
Tangent $\parallel$ initial line when $\frac{dy}{d\theta}=0$
where $y = r\sin\theta = 3(1+\cos\theta)\sin\theta$
M1
$\frac{dy}{d\theta} = 3(\cos\theta + \cos 2\theta) = 3(2\cos\theta-1)(\cos\theta+1)$M1 A1M1 for differentiation
A1 for factorised form
$\frac{dy}{d\theta} = 0 \Rightarrow \cos\theta = \frac12$ or $\cos\theta = -1$
$\cos\theta = \frac12 \Rightarrow \theta = \pi/3,\; 5\pi/3,\; r = \frac92$
$\cos\theta = -1 \Rightarrow \theta = \pi,\; r = 0$ (pole)
M1 A1M1 for solving
A1 for correct angles and $r$ values
Points (other than pole): $(\frac92, \pi/3),\; (\frac92, 5\pi/3)$A1Both required
$r^2 = 9(1+\cos\theta)^2 = 9(1+2\cos\theta+\cos^2\theta)$
$= 9\!\left(\frac32 + 2\cos\theta + \frac12\cos 2\theta\right)$
M1 A1M1 for expansion
A1 for correct expression
Area $= \frac12\int_0^{2\pi} r^2\,d\theta = \frac92\int_0^{2\pi}\!\left(\frac32+2\cos\theta+\frac12\cos 2\theta\right)d\theta$
$= \frac92\left[\frac{3\theta}{2} + 2\sin\theta + \frac{\sin 2\theta}{4}\right]_0^{2\pi}$
$= \frac92(3\pi) = \dfrac{27\pi}{2}$
M1 A1M1 for integration
A1 for correct final answer shown
Total: 5 + 7 = 12 marks
TOTAL FOR PAPER: 75 MARKS