CAIE P1 2018 November — Question 3

Exam BoardCAIE
ModuleP1 (Pure Mathematics 1)
Year2018
SessionNovember
TopicChain Rule

3
\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{2d5f452d-f820-40fc-9e22-9d3ac4f0698b-04_540_554_260_792} The diagram shows part of the curve \(y = x \left( 9 - x ^ { 2 } \right)\) and the line \(y = 5 x\), intersecting at the origin \(O\) and the point \(R\). Point \(P\) lies on the line \(y = 5 x\) between \(O\) and \(R\) and the \(x\)-coordinate of \(P\) is \(t\). Point \(Q\) lies on the curve and \(P Q\) is parallel to the \(y\)-axis.
  1. Express the length of \(P Q\) in terms of \(t\), simplifying your answer.
  2. Given that \(t\) can vary, find the maximum value of the length of \(P Q\).