Edexcel P4 2023 June — Question 8 12 marks

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleP4 (Pure Mathematics 4)
Year2023
SessionJune
Marks12
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TopicParametric integration
TypeParametric volume of revolution
DifficultyChallenging +1.2 This is a multi-part parametric question requiring standard techniques: finding intersections, coordinates at a point, normal equation using dy/dx, and volume of revolution. Part (d) requires setting up the integral with parametric limits and algebraic manipulation, but follows established methods. More demanding than basic calculus but less challenging than questions requiring novel geometric insight or complex proof.
Spec1.03g Parametric equations: of curves and conversion to cartesian1.07m Tangents and normals: gradient and equations1.07s Parametric and implicit differentiation4.08d Volumes of revolution: about x and y axes

8. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{2bacec90-3b67-4307-9608-246ecdb6b5e2-28_664_844_255_612} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 2}
\end{figure} Figure 2 shows a sketch of part of the curve \(C\) with parametric equations $$x = t + \frac { 1 } { t } \quad y = t - \frac { 1 } { t } \quad t > 0.7$$ The curve \(C\) intersects the \(x\)-axis at the point \(Q\).
  1. Find the \(x\) coordinate of \(Q\). The line \(l\) is the normal to \(C\) at the point \(P\) as shown in Figure 2.
    Given that \(t = 2\) at \(P\)
  2. write down the coordinates of \(P\)
  3. Using calculus, show that an equation of \(l\) is $$3 x + 5 y = 15$$ The region, \(R\), shown shaded in Figure 2 is bounded by the curve \(C\), the line \(l\) and the \(x\)-axis.
  4. Using algebraic integration, find the exact volume of the solid of revolution formed when the region \(R\) is rotated through \(2 \pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis.

Question 8(a):
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\(x = 2\)B1 Correct value; condone \(Q=2\)
Question 8(b):
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\((2.5,\ 1.5)\)B1 Allow stated separately as \(x=2.5,\ y=1.5\)
Question 8(c):
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\(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{1+\frac{1}{t^2}}{1-\frac{1}{t^2}}\)M1 Attempts to differentiate both parameters and uses \(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{dy/dt}{dx/dt}\) to achieve \(\frac{1\pm\frac{1}{t^2}}{1\pm\frac{1}{t^2}}\) or equivalent via quotient rule
\(t=2 \Rightarrow \frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{5}{3} \Rightarrow y-1.5 = -\frac{3}{5}(x-2.5)\)dM1 Uses \(t=2\) in \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) and uses negative reciprocal gradient with point \(P\) to form normal; dependent on previous M
\(3x + 5y = 15\)A1* Obtains printed answer with no errors and sufficient working shown
Question 8(d):
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\(l\) crosses \(x\)-axis at \(x=5\)B1 Correct \(x\)-intercept for \(l\); may appear on figure or implied by cone volume calculation
\(\frac{1}{3}\pi \times 1.5^2(5-2.5) = \frac{15}{8}\pi\)M1 Fully correct method for cone volume \(\frac{1}{3}\pi \times ``1.5"^2(``5"-``2.5")\)
\(V = \pi\int y^2\,dx = \pi\int y^2\frac{dx}{dt}\,dt = \pi\int\left(t-\frac{1}{t}\right)^2\left(1-\frac{1}{t^2}\right)dt\)M1 Correct strategy for volume under curve; condone sign slip on \(\frac{dx}{dt}\); \(\pi\) may be added later
\(\pi\int\left(t^2-2+\frac{1}{t^2}\right)\left(1-\frac{1}{t^2}\right)dt = \pi\int\left(t^2+\frac{3}{t^2}-\frac{1}{t^4}-3\right)dt = \ldots\)M1 Attempt to expand \(\left(t-\frac{1}{t}\right)^2\left(1\pm\frac{k}{t^2}\right)\) and integrate term by term; look for polynomial in \(t\) with positive and negative indices
\(\pi\left[\frac{t^3}{3} - \frac{3}{t} + \frac{1}{3t^3} - 3t\right]\)A1 Correct integration; does not need to be simplified
\(\pi\left[\frac{t^3}{3}-\frac{3}{t}+\frac{1}{3t^3}-3t\right]_1^2 = \pi\left(\left(\frac{8}{3}-\frac{3}{2}+\frac{1}{24}-6\right)-\left(\frac{1}{3}-3+\frac{1}{3}-3\right)\right)\)M1 Applies \(t\) limits 1 and 2 to an attempt at the integral
\(V = \frac{13}{24}\pi + \frac{15}{8}\pi = \frac{29}{12}\pi\)A1 \(\frac{29}{12}\pi\) or exact equivalent
Question (c):
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\(x = t + \frac{1}{t},\ y = t - \frac{1}{t} \Rightarrow x^2 - y^2 = 4 \Rightarrow 2x - 2y\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x} = 0\) or \(y^2 = x^2 - 4 \Rightarrow y = \left(x^2 - 4\right)^{\frac{1}{2}} \Rightarrow \frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x} = x\left(x^2 - 4\right)^{-\frac{1}{2}}\)M1 Attempts to differentiate a Cartesian equation of the form \(x^2 - y^2 = k\) to obtain either \(\alpha x + \alpha y\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x} = 0\) or \(\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x} = kx\left(x^2-4\right)^{-\frac{1}{2}}\)
\(\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x} = \frac{x}{y} = \frac{t + \frac{1}{t}}{t - \frac{1}{t}} = \frac{2.5}{1.5}\) or \(\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x} = 2.5\left(2.5^2 - 4\right)^{-\frac{1}{2}}\) \(\Rightarrow y - 1.5 = -\frac{3}{5}(x - 2.5)\)M1 Uses \(t = 2\) in their \(\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x}\) and uses the negative reciprocal gradient with their point \(P\). If using explicit differentiation, must attempt \(x\) using \(t=2\) first
\(3x + 5y = 15\)A1* Obtains the printed answer with no errors and sufficient working shown
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Question (d):
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\(l\) crosses \(x\)-axis at \(x = 5\)B1
\(\frac{1}{3}\pi \times 1.5^2(5 - 2.5)\left(= \frac{15}{8}\pi\right)\)M1 Fully correct method for the cone volume
\(V = \pi\int y^2\,\mathrm{d}x = \pi\int\left(x^2 - 4\right)\mathrm{d}x\)M1 Correct strategy for the other volume. Condone \(V = \pi\int y^2\,\mathrm{d}x = \pi\int\left(x^2 - k\right)\mathrm{d}x\)
\(\pi\int\left(x^2 - 4\right)\mathrm{d}x = \pi\left[\frac{x^3}{3} - 4x\right]\)M1A1 M1: Attempt to integrate \(\int\left(x^2 - k\right)\mathrm{d}x\); A1: Correct integration of \(\int\left(x^2 - 4\right)\mathrm{d}x\)
\(\pi\left[\frac{x^3}{3} - 4x\right]_{2}^{2.5}\)M1 Applies the limits "2" and their \(x\) from \(t = 2\) to an attempted integral of \((\pi)\int\left(x^2 - k\right)\mathrm{d}x\)
\(V = \frac{13}{24}\pi + \frac{15}{8}\pi = \frac{29}{12}\pi\)A1 Cao
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## Question 8(a):

| Working/Answer | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $x = 2$ | B1 | Correct value; condone $Q=2$ |

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## Question 8(b):

| Working/Answer | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $(2.5,\ 1.5)$ | B1 | Allow stated separately as $x=2.5,\ y=1.5$ |

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## Question 8(c):

| Working/Answer | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{1+\frac{1}{t^2}}{1-\frac{1}{t^2}}$ | M1 | Attempts to differentiate both parameters and uses $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{dy/dt}{dx/dt}$ to achieve $\frac{1\pm\frac{1}{t^2}}{1\pm\frac{1}{t^2}}$ or equivalent via quotient rule |
| $t=2 \Rightarrow \frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{5}{3} \Rightarrow y-1.5 = -\frac{3}{5}(x-2.5)$ | dM1 | Uses $t=2$ in $\frac{dy}{dx}$ and uses negative reciprocal gradient with point $P$ to form normal; dependent on previous M |
| $3x + 5y = 15$ | A1* | Obtains printed answer with no errors and sufficient working shown |

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## Question 8(d):

| Working/Answer | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $l$ crosses $x$-axis at $x=5$ | B1 | Correct $x$-intercept for $l$; may appear on figure or implied by cone volume calculation |
| $\frac{1}{3}\pi \times 1.5^2(5-2.5) = \frac{15}{8}\pi$ | M1 | Fully correct method for cone volume $\frac{1}{3}\pi \times ``1.5"^2(``5"-``2.5")$ |
| $V = \pi\int y^2\,dx = \pi\int y^2\frac{dx}{dt}\,dt = \pi\int\left(t-\frac{1}{t}\right)^2\left(1-\frac{1}{t^2}\right)dt$ | M1 | Correct strategy for volume under curve; condone sign slip on $\frac{dx}{dt}$; $\pi$ may be added later |
| $\pi\int\left(t^2-2+\frac{1}{t^2}\right)\left(1-\frac{1}{t^2}\right)dt = \pi\int\left(t^2+\frac{3}{t^2}-\frac{1}{t^4}-3\right)dt = \ldots$ | M1 | Attempt to expand $\left(t-\frac{1}{t}\right)^2\left(1\pm\frac{k}{t^2}\right)$ and integrate term by term; look for polynomial in $t$ with positive and negative indices |
| $\pi\left[\frac{t^3}{3} - \frac{3}{t} + \frac{1}{3t^3} - 3t\right]$ | A1 | Correct integration; does not need to be simplified |
| $\pi\left[\frac{t^3}{3}-\frac{3}{t}+\frac{1}{3t^3}-3t\right]_1^2 = \pi\left(\left(\frac{8}{3}-\frac{3}{2}+\frac{1}{24}-6\right)-\left(\frac{1}{3}-3+\frac{1}{3}-3\right)\right)$ | M1 | Applies $t$ limits 1 and 2 to an attempt at the integral |
| $V = \frac{13}{24}\pi + \frac{15}{8}\pi = \frac{29}{12}\pi$ | A1 | $\frac{29}{12}\pi$ or exact equivalent |

## Question (c):

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $x = t + \frac{1}{t},\ y = t - \frac{1}{t} \Rightarrow x^2 - y^2 = 4 \Rightarrow 2x - 2y\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x} = 0$ **or** $y^2 = x^2 - 4 \Rightarrow y = \left(x^2 - 4\right)^{\frac{1}{2}} \Rightarrow \frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x} = x\left(x^2 - 4\right)^{-\frac{1}{2}}$ | M1 | Attempts to differentiate a Cartesian equation of the form $x^2 - y^2 = k$ to obtain either $\alpha x + \alpha y\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x} = 0$ or $\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x} = kx\left(x^2-4\right)^{-\frac{1}{2}}$ |
| $\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x} = \frac{x}{y} = \frac{t + \frac{1}{t}}{t - \frac{1}{t}} = \frac{2.5}{1.5}$ or $\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x} = 2.5\left(2.5^2 - 4\right)^{-\frac{1}{2}}$ $\Rightarrow y - 1.5 = -\frac{3}{5}(x - 2.5)$ | M1 | Uses $t = 2$ in their $\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x}$ and uses the negative reciprocal gradient with their point $P$. If using explicit differentiation, must attempt $x$ using $t=2$ first |
| $3x + 5y = 15$ | A1* | Obtains the printed answer with no errors and sufficient working shown |
| | **(3)** | |

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## Question (d):

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $l$ crosses $x$-axis at $x = 5$ | B1 | |
| $\frac{1}{3}\pi \times 1.5^2(5 - 2.5)\left(= \frac{15}{8}\pi\right)$ | M1 | Fully correct method for the cone volume |
| $V = \pi\int y^2\,\mathrm{d}x = \pi\int\left(x^2 - 4\right)\mathrm{d}x$ | M1 | Correct strategy for the other volume. Condone $V = \pi\int y^2\,\mathrm{d}x = \pi\int\left(x^2 - k\right)\mathrm{d}x$ |
| $\pi\int\left(x^2 - 4\right)\mathrm{d}x = \pi\left[\frac{x^3}{3} - 4x\right]$ | M1A1 | M1: Attempt to integrate $\int\left(x^2 - k\right)\mathrm{d}x$; A1: Correct integration of $\int\left(x^2 - 4\right)\mathrm{d}x$ |
| $\pi\left[\frac{x^3}{3} - 4x\right]_{2}^{2.5}$ | M1 | Applies the limits "2" and their $x$ from $t = 2$ to an attempted integral of $(\pi)\int\left(x^2 - k\right)\mathrm{d}x$ |
| $V = \frac{13}{24}\pi + \frac{15}{8}\pi = \frac{29}{12}\pi$ | A1 | Cao |
| | **(7)** | |
8.

\begin{figure}[h]
\begin{center}
  \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{2bacec90-3b67-4307-9608-246ecdb6b5e2-28_664_844_255_612}
\captionsetup{labelformat=empty}
\caption{Figure 2}
\end{center}
\end{figure}

Figure 2 shows a sketch of part of the curve $C$ with parametric equations

$$x = t + \frac { 1 } { t } \quad y = t - \frac { 1 } { t } \quad t > 0.7$$

The curve $C$ intersects the $x$-axis at the point $Q$.
\begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)]
\item Find the $x$ coordinate of $Q$.

The line $l$ is the normal to $C$ at the point $P$ as shown in Figure 2.\\
Given that $t = 2$ at $P$
\item write down the coordinates of $P$
\item Using calculus, show that an equation of $l$ is

$$3 x + 5 y = 15$$

The region, $R$, shown shaded in Figure 2 is bounded by the curve $C$, the line $l$ and the $x$-axis.
\item Using algebraic integration, find the exact volume of the solid of revolution formed when the region $R$ is rotated through $2 \pi$ radians about the $x$-axis.
\end{enumerate}

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