Edexcel F3 2023 January — Question 6 9 marks

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleF3 (Further Pure Mathematics 3)
Year2023
SessionJanuary
Marks9
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TopicParametric curves and Cartesian conversion
TypeSurface area of revolution
DifficultyChallenging +1.2 This is a Further Maths parametric question requiring differentiation of standard cycloid equations, application of a trigonometric identity (double angle formula), and surface of revolution integration. Part (a) is routine calculus with standard trig manipulation. Part (b) requires knowing the surface area formula and evaluating a definite integral, but the algebra is straightforward once the identity from (a) is established. Moderately above average difficulty due to the Further Maths context and multi-step nature, but uses well-practiced techniques.
Spec1.03g Parametric equations: of curves and conversion to cartesian8.06b Arc length and surface area: of revolution, cartesian or parametric

  1. A curve has parametric equations
    where \(a\) is a positive constant.
$$\begin{aligned} & x = a ( \theta - \sin \theta ) \\ & y = a ( 1 - \cos \theta ) \end{aligned}$$
  1. Show that $$\left( \frac { \mathrm { d } x } { \mathrm {~d} \theta } \right) ^ { 2 } + \left( \frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} \theta } \right) ^ { 2 } = k a ^ { 2 } \sin ^ { 2 } \frac { \theta } { 2 }$$ where \(k\) is a constant to be determined. The part of the curve from \(\theta = 0\) to \(\theta = 2 \pi\) is rotated through \(2 \pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis.
  2. Determine the area of the surface generated, giving your answer in terms of \(\pi\) and \(a\).
    [0pt] [Solutions relying on calculator technology are not acceptable.]

Question 6(a):
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
\(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=a(1-\cos\theta)\) or \(a-a\cos\theta\); \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=a\sin\theta\)B1 At least one correct derivative
\(a^2(1-\cos\theta)^2+(a\sin\theta)^2 = a^2(1-2\cos\theta+\cos^2\theta+\sin^2\theta) = 2a^2(1-\cos\theta)\)M1 Squares and adds derivatives, uses \(\cos^2\theta+\sin^2\theta=1\) to get expression in \(\cos\theta\) only
\(= 2a^2\!\left(1-\!\left(1-2\sin^2\!\tfrac{\theta}{2}\right)\right) = 4a^2\sin^2\!\tfrac{\theta}{2}\)dM1 A1 dM1: Replaces \(\cos\theta\) with \(\pm1\pm2\sin^2\!\frac{\theta}{2}\) or equivalent to get expression in \(\sin^2\!\frac{\theta}{2}\) only; requires previous M; A1: Achieves \(4a^2\sin^2\!\frac{\theta}{2}\) or \(k=4\) from correct work
(4)
Question 6(b):
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
\(\text{S.A.}=(2\pi)\int y\sqrt{\left(\frac{dx}{d\theta}\right)^2+\left(\frac{dy}{d\theta}\right)^2}\,d\theta = (2\pi)\int_0^{2\pi} a(1-\cos\theta)\!\left(2a\sin\tfrac{\theta}{2}\right)d\theta\)M1 Applies \(y\sqrt{\left(\frac{dx}{d\theta}\right)^2+\left(\frac{dy}{d\theta}\right)^2}\) with \(ka^2\sin^2\!\frac{\theta}{2}\) and square roots; result of square root may be incorrect but must be of form \(p\sin\frac{\theta}{2}\); allow slip replacing \(y\) but must not have used \(x\), \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}\) or \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}\) for \(y\)
\(=(2\pi)2a^2\int_0^{2\pi}\!\left(\sin\tfrac{\theta}{2}-\sin\tfrac{\theta}{2}\cos\theta\right)d\theta\) → \((2\pi)2a^2\int_0^{2\pi}2\sin^3\!\tfrac{\theta}{2}\,d\theta\)dM1 Uses trig identity/identities (condoning sign errors) to obtain expression with arguments of \(\frac{\theta}{2}\) only; dependent on previous M mark
Question 6(b) cont.:
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
\(S = 8\pi a^2\left[-2\cos\frac{\theta}{2}+\frac{2}{3}\cos^3\frac{\theta}{2}\right]_{(0)}^{(2\pi)}\) or e.g. \(\pi a^2\left[-16\cos\frac{\theta}{2}+\frac{16}{3}\cos^3\frac{\theta}{2}\right]_{(0)}^{(2\pi)}\)A1ft Correct expression ignoring limits for their numerical \(k\); if piecemeal, correct expression for their \(k\) when integration completed
\(= 8\pi a^2\left[\left(-2\cos\frac{2\pi}{2}+\frac{2}{3}\cos^3\frac{2\pi}{2}\right)-\left(-2\cos 0+\frac{2}{3}\cos^3 0\right)\right]\)ddM1 Substitutes correct limits, subtracts either way; requires previous M marks; must have used \(2\pi\); insist on limits applied on all integrations if carried out separately
\(=\frac{64}{3}\pi a^2\)A1 Correct exact answer; accept equivalent fractions
All marks available regardless of how \(k=4\) was obtained(5) Total 9
# Question 6(a):

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $\frac{dx}{d\theta}=a(1-\cos\theta)$ or $a-a\cos\theta$; $\frac{dy}{d\theta}=a\sin\theta$ | B1 | At least one correct derivative |
| $a^2(1-\cos\theta)^2+(a\sin\theta)^2 = a^2(1-2\cos\theta+\cos^2\theta+\sin^2\theta) = 2a^2(1-\cos\theta)$ | M1 | Squares and adds derivatives, uses $\cos^2\theta+\sin^2\theta=1$ to get expression in $\cos\theta$ only |
| $= 2a^2\!\left(1-\!\left(1-2\sin^2\!\tfrac{\theta}{2}\right)\right) = 4a^2\sin^2\!\tfrac{\theta}{2}$ | dM1 A1 | dM1: Replaces $\cos\theta$ with $\pm1\pm2\sin^2\!\frac{\theta}{2}$ or equivalent to get expression in $\sin^2\!\frac{\theta}{2}$ only; requires previous M; A1: Achieves $4a^2\sin^2\!\frac{\theta}{2}$ or $k=4$ from correct work |

**(4)**

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# Question 6(b):

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $\text{S.A.}=(2\pi)\int y\sqrt{\left(\frac{dx}{d\theta}\right)^2+\left(\frac{dy}{d\theta}\right)^2}\,d\theta = (2\pi)\int_0^{2\pi} a(1-\cos\theta)\!\left(2a\sin\tfrac{\theta}{2}\right)d\theta$ | M1 | Applies $y\sqrt{\left(\frac{dx}{d\theta}\right)^2+\left(\frac{dy}{d\theta}\right)^2}$ with $ka^2\sin^2\!\frac{\theta}{2}$ and square roots; result of square root may be incorrect but must be of form $p\sin\frac{\theta}{2}$; allow slip replacing $y$ but must not have used $x$, $\frac{dx}{d\theta}$ or $\frac{dy}{d\theta}$ for $y$ |
| $=(2\pi)2a^2\int_0^{2\pi}\!\left(\sin\tfrac{\theta}{2}-\sin\tfrac{\theta}{2}\cos\theta\right)d\theta$ → $(2\pi)2a^2\int_0^{2\pi}2\sin^3\!\tfrac{\theta}{2}\,d\theta$ | dM1 | Uses trig identity/identities (condoning sign errors) to obtain expression with arguments of $\frac{\theta}{2}$ only; dependent on previous M mark |

## Question 6(b) cont.:

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $S = 8\pi a^2\left[-2\cos\frac{\theta}{2}+\frac{2}{3}\cos^3\frac{\theta}{2}\right]_{(0)}^{(2\pi)}$ or e.g. $\pi a^2\left[-16\cos\frac{\theta}{2}+\frac{16}{3}\cos^3\frac{\theta}{2}\right]_{(0)}^{(2\pi)}$ | A1ft | Correct expression ignoring limits for their numerical $k$; if piecemeal, correct expression for their $k$ when integration completed |
| $= 8\pi a^2\left[\left(-2\cos\frac{2\pi}{2}+\frac{2}{3}\cos^3\frac{2\pi}{2}\right)-\left(-2\cos 0+\frac{2}{3}\cos^3 0\right)\right]$ | ddM1 | Substitutes correct limits, subtracts either way; requires previous M marks; must have used $2\pi$; insist on limits applied on all integrations if carried out separately |
| $=\frac{64}{3}\pi a^2$ | A1 | Correct exact answer; accept equivalent fractions |
| All marks available regardless of how $k=4$ was obtained | **(5)** | **Total 9** |

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\begin{enumerate}
  \item A curve has parametric equations\\
where $a$ is a positive constant.
\end{enumerate}

$$\begin{aligned}
& x = a ( \theta - \sin \theta ) \\
& y = a ( 1 - \cos \theta )
\end{aligned}$$

(a) Show that

$$\left( \frac { \mathrm { d } x } { \mathrm {~d} \theta } \right) ^ { 2 } + \left( \frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} \theta } \right) ^ { 2 } = k a ^ { 2 } \sin ^ { 2 } \frac { \theta } { 2 }$$

where $k$ is a constant to be determined.

The part of the curve from $\theta = 0$ to $\theta = 2 \pi$ is rotated through $2 \pi$ radians about the $x$-axis.\\
(b) Determine the area of the surface generated, giving your answer in terms of $\pi$ and $a$.\\[0pt]
[Solutions relying on calculator technology are not acceptable.]

\hfill \mbox{\textit{Edexcel F3 2023 Q6 [9]}}