OCR MEI C4 — Question 3 18 marks

Exam BoardOCR MEI
ModuleC4 (Core Mathematics 4)
Marks18
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TopicParametric curves and Cartesian conversion
TypeConvert to Cartesian (exponential/logarithmic)
DifficultyStandard +0.8 This is a substantial multi-part parametric question requiring conversion between parametric and Cartesian forms with exponential/logarithmic functions, differentiation using the chain rule, geometric interpretation of derivatives, and a volume of revolution calculation. While each individual technique is standard C4 material, the combination of skills, the non-trivial algebraic manipulation (especially recognizing the hyperbolic cosine form), and the extended nature of the problem place it moderately above average difficulty.
Spec1.03g Parametric equations: of curves and conversion to cartesian1.07s Parametric and implicit differentiation4.08d Volumes of revolution: about x and y axes

3 Fig. 7 shows the curve BC defined by the parametric equations $$x = 5 \ln u , y = u + \frac { 1 } { u } , \quad 1 \leqslant u \leqslant 10$$ The point A lies on the \(x\)-axis and AC is parallel to the \(y\)-axis. The tangent to the curve at C makes an angle \(\theta\) with AC, as shown. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{252453c9-9afa-435c-b64b-5ea37ec69eed-3_505_585_598_766} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Fig. 7}
\end{figure}
  1. Find the lengths \(\mathrm { OA } , \mathrm { OB }\) and AC .
  2. Find \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }\) in terms of \(u\). Hence find the angle \(\theta\).
  3. Show that the cartesian equation of the curve is \(y = \mathrm { e } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 5 } x } + \mathrm { e } ^ { - \frac { 1 } { 5 } x }\). An object is formed by rotating the region OACB through \(360 ^ { \circ }\) about \(\mathrm { O } x\).
  4. Find the volume of the object.

Question 3(i):
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\(u = 10\), \(x = 5\ln 10 = 11.5\), so \(OA = 5\ln 10\)M1, A1 Using \(u = 10\) to find OA; accept 11.5 or better
When \(u = 1\), \(y = 1 + 1 = 2\) so \(OB = 2\)M1, A1 Using \(u = 1\) to find OB or \(u = 10\) to find AC
When \(u = 10\), \(y = 10 + \frac{1}{10} = 10.1\), so \(AC = 10.1\)A1
[5] In case where values given as coordinates instead of OA=, OB=, AC=, give A0 on first occasion but allow subsequent As. Where coordinates followed by length e.g. B(0,2), length=2 then allow A1.
Question 3(ii):
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\(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{dy/du}{dx/du} = \frac{1 - 1/u^2}{5/u}\)M1 their \(dy/du \div dx/du\)
\(= \frac{u^2 - 1}{5u}\)A1 Award A1 if any correct form seen at any stage including unsimplified (can isw)
EITHER: When \(u = 10\), \(dy/dx = 99/50 = 1.98\)M1 Substituting \(u = 10\) in their expression
\(\tan(90 - \theta) = 1.98 \Rightarrow \theta = 90 - 63.2\)M1 Or by geometry, using a triangle and the gradient of the line
\(= 26.8°\)A2 26.8°, or 0.468 radians (or better) cao. SC M1M0A1A0 for 63.2° (or better) or 1.103 radians (or better)
OR: When \(u = 10\), \(dy/dx = 99/50 = 1.98\)M1 Allow use of their expression for M marks
\(\tan(90 - \theta) = 99/50 \Rightarrow \tan\theta = 50/99\)M1
\(\theta = 26.8°\)A2 26.8°, or 0.468 radians (or better) cao
[6]
Question 3(iii):
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AnswerMarks Guidance
\(x = 5\ln u \Rightarrow x/5 = \ln u\), \(u = e^{x/5}\)M1 Need some working
\(\Rightarrow y = u + 1/u = e^{x/5} + e^{-x/5}\)A1 Need some working as AG
[2]
Question 3(iv):
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\(V = \int_0^{5\ln 10} \pi y^2 dx = \int_0^{5\ln 10} \pi(e^{x/5} + e^{-x/5})^2 dx\)M1 Need \(\pi(e^{x/5} + e^{-x/5})^2\) and \(dx\) soi. Condone wrong limits or omission of limits for M1. Allow M1 if \(y\) prematurely squared as e.g. \((e^{2x/5} + e^{-2x/5})\)
\(= \int_0^{5\ln 10} \pi(e^{2x/5} + 2 + e^{-2x/5})dx\)A1 Including correct limits at some stage (condone 11.5 for this mark)
\(= \pi\left[\frac{5}{2}e^{2x/5} + 2x - \frac{5}{2}e^{-2x/5}\right]_0^{5\ln 10}\)B1 \(\left[\frac{5}{2}e^{2x/5} + 2x - \frac{5}{2}e^{-2x/5}\right]\) allow if no \(\pi\) and/or no limits or incorrect limits
\(= \pi(250 + 10\ln 10 - 0.025 - 0)\)M1 Substituting both limits (their OA and 0) in expression of correct form \(ae^{2x/5} + be^{-2x/5} + cx\), \(a,b,c \neq 0\) and subtracting in correct order (−0 sufficient for lower limit). Condone absence of \(\pi\) for M1
\(= 858\)A1 Accept \(273\pi\) and answers rounding to \(273\pi\) or 858
[5] NB integral can be evaluated using change of variable to \(u\). For completely correct work award full marks. Partially correct solutions must include the change in \(dx\).
## Question 3(i):

| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| $u = 10$, $x = 5\ln 10 = 11.5$, so $OA = 5\ln 10$ | M1, A1 | Using $u = 10$ to find OA; accept 11.5 or better |
| When $u = 1$, $y = 1 + 1 = 2$ so $OB = 2$ | M1, A1 | Using $u = 1$ to find OB or $u = 10$ to find AC |
| When $u = 10$, $y = 10 + \frac{1}{10} = 10.1$, so $AC = 10.1$ | A1 | |
| **[5]** | | In case where values given as coordinates instead of OA=, OB=, AC=, give A0 on first occasion but allow subsequent As. Where coordinates followed by length e.g. B(0,2), length=2 then allow A1. |

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## Question 3(ii):

| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{dy/du}{dx/du} = \frac{1 - 1/u^2}{5/u}$ | M1 | their $dy/du \div dx/du$ |
| $= \frac{u^2 - 1}{5u}$ | A1 | Award A1 if any correct form seen at any stage including unsimplified (can isw) |
| **EITHER:** When $u = 10$, $dy/dx = 99/50 = 1.98$ | M1 | Substituting $u = 10$ in their expression |
| $\tan(90 - \theta) = 1.98 \Rightarrow \theta = 90 - 63.2$ | M1 | Or by geometry, using a triangle and the gradient of the line |
| $= 26.8°$ | A2 | 26.8°, or 0.468 radians (or better) cao. **SC** M1M0A1A0 for 63.2° (or better) or 1.103 radians (or better) |
| **OR:** When $u = 10$, $dy/dx = 99/50 = 1.98$ | M1 | Allow use of their expression for M marks |
| $\tan(90 - \theta) = 99/50 \Rightarrow \tan\theta = 50/99$ | M1 | |
| $\theta = 26.8°$ | A2 | 26.8°, or 0.468 radians (or better) cao |
| **[6]** | | |

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## Question 3(iii):

| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| $x = 5\ln u \Rightarrow x/5 = \ln u$, $u = e^{x/5}$ | M1 | Need some working |
| $\Rightarrow y = u + 1/u = e^{x/5} + e^{-x/5}$ | A1 | Need some working as AG |
| **[2]** | | |

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## Question 3(iv):

| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| $V = \int_0^{5\ln 10} \pi y^2 dx = \int_0^{5\ln 10} \pi(e^{x/5} + e^{-x/5})^2 dx$ | M1 | Need $\pi(e^{x/5} + e^{-x/5})^2$ and $dx$ soi. Condone wrong limits or omission of limits for M1. Allow M1 if $y$ prematurely squared as e.g. $(e^{2x/5} + e^{-2x/5})$ |
| $= \int_0^{5\ln 10} \pi(e^{2x/5} + 2 + e^{-2x/5})dx$ | A1 | Including correct limits at some stage (condone 11.5 for this mark) |
| $= \pi\left[\frac{5}{2}e^{2x/5} + 2x - \frac{5}{2}e^{-2x/5}\right]_0^{5\ln 10}$ | B1 | $\left[\frac{5}{2}e^{2x/5} + 2x - \frac{5}{2}e^{-2x/5}\right]$ allow if no $\pi$ and/or no limits or incorrect limits |
| $= \pi(250 + 10\ln 10 - 0.025 - 0)$ | M1 | Substituting both limits (their OA and 0) in expression of correct form $ae^{2x/5} + be^{-2x/5} + cx$, $a,b,c \neq 0$ and subtracting in correct order (−0 sufficient for lower limit). Condone absence of $\pi$ for M1 |
| $= 858$ | A1 | Accept $273\pi$ and answers rounding to $273\pi$ or 858 |
| **[5]** | | NB integral can be evaluated using change of variable to $u$. For completely correct work award full marks. Partially correct solutions must include the change in $dx$. |

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3 Fig. 7 shows the curve BC defined by the parametric equations

$$x = 5 \ln u , y = u + \frac { 1 } { u } , \quad 1 \leqslant u \leqslant 10$$

The point A lies on the $x$-axis and AC is parallel to the $y$-axis. The tangent to the curve at C makes an angle $\theta$ with AC, as shown.

\begin{figure}[h]
\begin{center}
  \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{252453c9-9afa-435c-b64b-5ea37ec69eed-3_505_585_598_766}
\captionsetup{labelformat=empty}
\caption{Fig. 7}
\end{center}
\end{figure}

(i) Find the lengths $\mathrm { OA } , \mathrm { OB }$ and AC .\\
(ii) Find $\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }$ in terms of $u$. Hence find the angle $\theta$.\\
(iii) Show that the cartesian equation of the curve is $y = \mathrm { e } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 5 } x } + \mathrm { e } ^ { - \frac { 1 } { 5 } x }$.

An object is formed by rotating the region OACB through $360 ^ { \circ }$ about $\mathrm { O } x$.\\
(iv) Find the volume of the object.

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