VCE VCE Mathematics 2

Question 1

In VCE Specialist Mathematics, which number system extends the real numbers?

Accepted Answer

Complex numbers

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Rational numbers

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Irrational numbers

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Natural numbers

Question 2

What type of function is f(x) = e^x, commonly studied in VCE Mathematical Methods?

Accepted Answer

Exponential function

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Logarithmic function

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Polynomial function

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Trigonometric function

Question 3

In VCE Further Mathematics, which module covers loans, investments and annuities?

Accepted Answer

Financial Mathematics module

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Networks and Decision Mathematics module

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Geometry and Measurement module

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Matrices module

Question 4

What is a 'definite integral' used to calculate in VCE Mathematical Methods?

Accepted Answer

The exact area under a curve between two points

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The slope of a curve at a point

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The maximum value of a function

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The roots of a polynomial

Question 5

In VCE Mathematical Methods, what is the chain rule used for?

Accepted Answer

Differentiating composite functions

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Integrating products of functions

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Solving simultaneous equations

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Finding inverse functions

Question 6

Which VCE Mathematics subject is recommended as a prerequisite for Specialist Mathematics?

Accepted Answer

Mathematical Methods

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Further Mathematics

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General Mathematics

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No prerequisite is required