| Exam Board | Edexcel |
|---|---|
| Module | M3 (Mechanics 3) |
| Year | 2014 |
| Session | June |
| Marks | 11 |
| Paper | Download PDF ↗ |
| Mark scheme | Download PDF ↗ |
| Topic | Centre of Mass 2 |
| Type | Centre of mass of solid of revolution |
| Difficulty | Challenging +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. |
| Spec | 4.08d Volumes of revolution: about x and y axes6.04d Integration: for centre of mass of laminas/solids |
| Answer | Marks | 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) |
| Answer | Marks | 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] |
| Answer | Marks |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| Answer | Marks |
|---|---|
| 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. |
**(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.
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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]}}