Edexcel M3 2014 June — Question 5 11 marks

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleM3 (Mechanics 3)
Year2014
SessionJune
Marks11
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TopicCentre of Mass 2
TypeCentre of mass of solid of revolution
DifficultyChallenging +1.2 This is a standard M3/Further Mechanics question on centre of mass of solids of revolution. Part (a) requires routine application of the volume formula V = π∫y²dx with a straightforward integration (cos²x using double angle formula). Part (b) requires the standard centre of mass formula involving ∫x·y²dx, again using double angle formulas and integration by parts. While it requires multiple techniques and careful algebraic manipulation, it follows a well-practiced template with no novel problem-solving required. Slightly above average difficulty due to the algebraic complexity and being Further Maths content.
Spec4.08d Volumes of revolution: about x and y axes6.04d Integration: for centre of mass of laminas/solids

5. \begin{figure}[h]
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\end{figure} Figure 4 shows the region \(R\) bounded by part of the curve with equation \(y = \cos x\), the \(x\)-axis and the \(y\)-axis. A uniform solid \(S\) is formed by rotating \(R\) through \(2 \pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis.
  1. Show that the volume of \(S\) is \(\frac { \pi ^ { 2 } } { 4 }\)
  2. Find, using algebraic integration, the \(x\) coordinate of the centre of mass of \(S\).

(a)
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(\text{Vol} = \pi \int_0^{\pi/2} y^2 dx = \pi \int_0^{\pi/2} \cos^2 x \, dx\)M1
\(= \pi \int_0^{\pi/2} \frac{1}{2}(\cos 2x + 1) dx\)M1
\(= \pi \left[\frac{1}{2}\sin 2x + x\right]_0^{\pi/2} = \frac{\pi^2}{4}\)DM1A1 (4)
(b)
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(\pi \int_0^{\pi/2} y^2 x \, dx = \pi \int_0^{\pi/2} x \cos^2 x \, dx\)M1
\(= \pi \int_0^{\pi/2} \frac{1}{2}x(\cos 2x + 1) dx\)M1
\(= \frac{\pi}{2} \int_0^{\pi/2} x \cos 2x \, dx + \frac{\pi}{2}\left[\frac{x^2}{2}\right]_0^{\pi/2}\)
\(\frac{\pi}{2}\left[x \cdot \frac{1}{2}\sin 2x\right]_0^{\pi/2} - \frac{\pi}{2}\int_0^{\pi/2} \frac{1}{2}\sin 2x \, dx + \frac{\pi^3}{16}\)M1,B1
\(= 0 + \frac{\pi}{2}\left[\frac{1}{4}\cos 2x\right]_0^{\pi/2} + \frac{\pi^3}{16}\)DM1
\(= \frac{\pi}{8}[-1-1] + \frac{\pi^3}{16}\)A1ft
\(\overline{x} = \frac{\pi^3 - 4\pi}{16} \div \frac{\pi^2}{4} = \frac{\pi^2 - 4}{4\pi}\) or \(0.467088....\)M1A1 (7) [11]
Notes for Question 5(a):
AnswerMarks
M1for using Vol \(= \pi \int_0^{\pi} \cos^2 x \, dx\). If \(\pi\) is missing here it must be included later to earn this mark. Limits not needed.
M1for using the double angle formula (correct) to prepare for integration. Formula must be correct. \(\pi\) and limits not needed for this mark.
M1 depfor attempting to integrate and substitute the correct limits (only sub of non-zero limit needed to be seen) dependent on both M marks.
A1 csofor \(\frac{\pi^2}{4}\) * (check integration is correct, answer can be obtained by luck due to the limits)
(b)
AnswerMarks
NB: The first 5 marks can be earned with or without \(\pi\)
M1for using \(\pi \int_0^{\pi/2} x \cos^2 x \, dx\). \(\pi\) not needed; limits not needed.
M1for using the double angle formula (correct) and attempting the first stage of integration by parts
B1for \(\frac{\pi^2}{16}\) or \(\frac{\pi^2}{16}\) if \(\pi\) not included. NB integration by parts not needed for this mark
M1 depfor completing the integration by parts, limits not needed yet
A1 ftfor \(= \frac{\pi}{8}[-1-1] + \frac{\pi^3}{16} - \frac{1}{16}\) ft on \(\frac{\pi^3}{16}\)
\(\quad\) or \(= \frac{8}[-1-1] + \frac{\pi^3}{16} - \frac{\pi}{4}\)
M1for using \(\overline{x} = \frac{\int \pi y^2 x \, dx}{\int \pi y^2 \, dx}\). The numerator integral need not be correct.
M1\(\pi\) should be seen in both or neither integral
for \(\overline{x} = \frac{\pi^3 - 4}{4\pi}\) oe eg \(\frac{\pi}{4} - \frac{1}{\pi}\) or \(0.467088....\)
A1 csoAccept 0.47 or better but no fractions within fractions
(a) has a given answer, so the cso applies to the solution of (b) only.
**(a)**

$\text{Vol} = \pi \int_0^{\pi/2} y^2 dx = \pi \int_0^{\pi/2} \cos^2 x \, dx$ | M1 |

$= \pi \int_0^{\pi/2} \frac{1}{2}(\cos 2x + 1) dx$ | M1 |

$= \pi \left[\frac{1}{2}\sin 2x + x\right]_0^{\pi/2} = \frac{\pi^2}{4}$ | DM1A1 | (4)

**(b)**

$\pi \int_0^{\pi/2} y^2 x \, dx = \pi \int_0^{\pi/2} x \cos^2 x \, dx$ | M1 |

$= \pi \int_0^{\pi/2} \frac{1}{2}x(\cos 2x + 1) dx$ | M1 |

$= \frac{\pi}{2} \int_0^{\pi/2} x \cos 2x \, dx + \frac{\pi}{2}\left[\frac{x^2}{2}\right]_0^{\pi/2}$ |  |

$\frac{\pi}{2}\left[x \cdot \frac{1}{2}\sin 2x\right]_0^{\pi/2} - \frac{\pi}{2}\int_0^{\pi/2} \frac{1}{2}\sin 2x \, dx + \frac{\pi^3}{16}$ | M1,B1 |

$= 0 + \frac{\pi}{2}\left[\frac{1}{4}\cos 2x\right]_0^{\pi/2} + \frac{\pi^3}{16}$ | DM1 |

$= \frac{\pi}{8}[-1-1] + \frac{\pi^3}{16}$ | A1ft |

$\overline{x} = \frac{\pi^3 - 4\pi}{16} \div \frac{\pi^2}{4} = \frac{\pi^2 - 4}{4\pi}$ or $0.467088....$ | M1A1 | (7) [11] |

**Notes for Question 5(a):**

M1 | for using Vol $= \pi \int_0^{\pi} \cos^2 x \, dx$. If $\pi$ is missing here it must be included later to earn this mark. Limits not needed. |

M1 | for using the double angle formula (correct) to prepare for integration. Formula must be correct. $\pi$ and limits not needed for this mark. |

M1 dep | for attempting to integrate and substitute the correct limits (only sub of non-zero limit needed to be seen) dependent on both M marks. |

A1 cso | for $\frac{\pi^2}{4}$ * (check integration is correct, answer can be obtained by luck due to the limits) |

**(b)**

NB: The first 5 marks can be earned with or without $\pi$ |

M1 | for using $\pi \int_0^{\pi/2} x \cos^2 x \, dx$. $\pi$ not needed; limits not needed. |

M1 | for using the double angle formula (correct) and attempting the first stage of integration by parts |

B1 | for $\frac{\pi^2}{16}$ or $\frac{\pi^2}{16}$ if $\pi$ not included. NB integration by parts not needed for this mark |

M1 dep | for completing the integration by parts, limits not needed yet |

A1 ft | for $= \frac{\pi}{8}[-1-1] + \frac{\pi^3}{16} - \frac{1}{16}$ ft on $\frac{\pi^3}{16}$ |

$\quad$ or $= \frac{8}[-1-1] + \frac{\pi^3}{16} - \frac{\pi}{4}$ |

M1 | for using $\overline{x} = \frac{\int \pi y^2 x \, dx}{\int \pi y^2 \, dx}$. The numerator integral need not be correct. |

M1 | $\pi$ should be seen in both or neither integral |

for $\overline{x} = \frac{\pi^3 - 4}{4\pi}$ oe eg $\frac{\pi}{4} - \frac{1}{\pi}$ or $0.467088....$ |

A1 cso | Accept 0.47 or better but no fractions within fractions |

(a) has a given answer, so the cso applies to the solution of (b) only. |

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5.

\begin{figure}[h]
\begin{center}
  \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{e500e20b-9060-4c69-af13-fb97b9a86dfd-09_529_713_223_612}
\captionsetup{labelformat=empty}
\caption{Figure 4}
\end{center}
\end{figure}

Figure 4 shows the region $R$ bounded by part of the curve with equation $y = \cos x$, the $x$-axis and the $y$-axis. A uniform solid $S$ is formed by rotating $R$ through $2 \pi$ radians about the $x$-axis.
\begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)]
\item Show that the volume of $S$ is $\frac { \pi ^ { 2 } } { 4 }$
\item Find, using algebraic integration, the $x$ coordinate of the centre of mass of $S$.
\end{enumerate}

\hfill \mbox{\textit{Edexcel M3 2014 Q5 [11]}}