Further Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

The velocity \(v ms^{-1}\) of a particle moving in a straight line is given by \(v = 3t^{2} - 2t + 1\) at time t secs. Find the acceleration of the particle after 3 seconds.

Three men, P, Q and R aim at a target, the probabilities that P, Q and R hit the target are \(\frac{1}{2}\), \(\frac{1}{3}\) and \(\frac{3}{4}\) respectively. Find the probability that exactly 2 of them hit the target.

The position vectors of A and B are (2i + j) and (-i + 4j) respectively; find |AB|.

Two fair dices, each numbered 1, 2, ..., 6, are tossed together. Find the probability that they both show even numbers.

Calculate, correct to the nearest degree, the angle between the vectors \(\begin{pmatrix} 13 \\ 1 \end{pmatrix}\) and \(\begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ 4 \end{pmatrix}\).