Edexcel C4 2013 June — Question 5

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleC4 (Core Mathematics 4)
Year2013
SessionJune
TopicArea Under & Between Curves

5. \begin{figure}[h]
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\end{figure} Figure 1 shows part of the curve with equation \(x = 4 t \mathrm { e } ^ { - \frac { 1 } { 3 } t } + 3\). The finite region \(R\) shown shaded in Figure 1 is bounded by the curve, the \(x\)-axis, the \(t\)-axis and the line \(t = 8\).
  1. Complete the table with the value of \(x\) corresponding to \(t = 6\), giving your answer to 3 decimal places.
    \(t\)02468
    \(x\)37.1077.2185.223
  2. Use the trapezium rule with all the values of \(x\) in the completed table to obtain an estimate for the area of the region \(R\), giving your answer to 2 decimal places.
  3. Use calculus to find the exact value for the area of \(R\).
  4. Find the difference between the values obtained in part (b) and part (c), giving your answer to 2 decimal places.