OCR MEI C4 2007 January — Question 7 20 marks

Exam BoardOCR MEI
ModuleC4 (Core Mathematics 4)
Year2007
SessionJanuary
Marks20
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TopicParametric differentiation
TypeFind stationary points of parametric curve
DifficultyStandard +0.3 This is a standard C4 parametric equations question with routine techniques: finding dy/dx using the chain rule, locating stationary points, and computing a volume of revolution. While multi-part and requiring careful algebra, each step follows textbook methods with no novel insight required. The given Cartesian equation in part (iv) simplifies the volume calculation significantly. Slightly easier than average due to structured guidance.
Spec1.03g Parametric equations: of curves and conversion to cartesian1.07s Parametric and implicit differentiation4.08d Volumes of revolution: about x and y axes

7 Fig. 7 shows the curve with parametric equations $$x = \cos \theta , y = \sin \theta - \frac { 1 } { 8 } \sin 2 \theta , 0 \leqslant \theta < 2 \pi$$ The curve crosses the \(x\)-axis at points \(\mathrm { A } ( 1,0 )\) and \(\mathrm { B } ( - 1,0 )\), and the positive \(y\)-axis at C . D is the maximum point of the curve, and E is the minimum point. The solid of revolution formed when this curve is rotated through \(360 ^ { \circ }\) about the \(x\)-axis is used to model the shape of an egg. \begin{figure}[h]
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  1. Show that, at the point \(\mathrm { A } , \theta = 0\). Write down the value of \(\theta\) at the point B , and find the coordinates of C .
  2. Find \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }\) in terms of \(\theta\). Hence show that, at the point D, $$2 \cos ^ { 2 } \theta - 4 \cos \theta - 1 = 0 .$$
  3. Solve this equation, and hence find the \(y\)-coordinate of D , giving your answer correct to 2 decimal places. The cartesian equation of the curve (for \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant \pi\) ) is $$y = \frac { 1 } { 4 } ( 4 - x ) \sqrt { 1 - x ^ { 2 } } .$$
  4. Show that the volume of the solid of revolution of this curve about the \(x\)-axis is given by $$\frac { 1 } { 16 } \pi \int _ { - 1 } ^ { 1 } \left( 16 - 8 x - 15 x ^ { 2 } + 8 x ^ { 3 } - x ^ { 4 } \right) \mathrm { d } x .$$ Evaluate this integral.

7 Fig. 7 shows the curve with parametric equations

$$x = \cos \theta , y = \sin \theta - \frac { 1 } { 8 } \sin 2 \theta , 0 \leqslant \theta < 2 \pi$$

The curve crosses the $x$-axis at points $\mathrm { A } ( 1,0 )$ and $\mathrm { B } ( - 1,0 )$, and the positive $y$-axis at C . D is the maximum point of the curve, and E is the minimum point.

The solid of revolution formed when this curve is rotated through $360 ^ { \circ }$ about the $x$-axis is used to model the shape of an egg.

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\caption{Fig. 7}
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\end{figure}

(i) Show that, at the point $\mathrm { A } , \theta = 0$. Write down the value of $\theta$ at the point B , and find the coordinates of C .\\
(ii) Find $\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }$ in terms of $\theta$.

Hence show that, at the point D,

$$2 \cos ^ { 2 } \theta - 4 \cos \theta - 1 = 0 .$$

(iii) Solve this equation, and hence find the $y$-coordinate of D , giving your answer correct to 2 decimal places.

The cartesian equation of the curve (for $0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant \pi$ ) is

$$y = \frac { 1 } { 4 } ( 4 - x ) \sqrt { 1 - x ^ { 2 } } .$$

(iv) Show that the volume of the solid of revolution of this curve about the $x$-axis is given by

$$\frac { 1 } { 16 } \pi \int _ { - 1 } ^ { 1 } \left( 16 - 8 x - 15 x ^ { 2 } + 8 x ^ { 3 } - x ^ { 4 } \right) \mathrm { d } x .$$

Evaluate this integral.

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