| Exam Board | OCR MEI |
|---|---|
| Module | C4 (Core Mathematics 4) |
| Marks | 19 |
| Paper | Download PDF ↗ |
| Mark scheme | Download PDF ↗ |
| Topic | Parametric differentiation |
| Type | Find stationary points of parametric curve |
| Difficulty | Standard +0.3 This is a standard C4 parametric equations question with routine techniques: substituting θ values, finding dy/dx using the chain rule (dy/dθ ÷ dx/dθ), setting dy/dx = 0 for turning points, and converting to Cartesian form. Part (iii) requires solving 2cos(2θ) = 0 and substituting back—straightforward for C4 level. The volume of revolution and differential equations parts are also standard bookwork applications. Slightly above trivial due to multiple parts and some algebraic manipulation, but no novel insight required. |
| Spec | 1.03g Parametric equations: of curves and conversion to cartesian1.07s Parametric and implicit differentiation4.08d Volumes of revolution: about x and y axes |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
| \(\theta = -\pi/2\): \(O(0,0)\) | B1 | Origin or O, condone omission of \((0,0)\) or O |
| \(\theta = 0\): \(P(2,0)\) | B1 | Or, say at P \(x=2\), \(y=0\), need P stated |
| \(\theta = \pi/2\): \(O(0,0)\) | B1 [3] | Origin or O, condone omission of \((0,0)\) or O |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
| \(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{dy/d\theta}{dx/d\theta} = \frac{2\cos 2\theta}{-2\sin\theta} = -\frac{\cos 2\theta}{\sin\theta}\) | M1, A1 | their \(\frac{dy/d\theta}{dx/d\theta}\); any equivalent form www (not from \(-2\cos 2\theta / 2\sin\theta\)) |
| When \(\theta = \pi/2\): \(\frac{dy}{dx} = -\cos\pi/\sin(\pi/2) = 1\) | M1 | subst \(\theta = \pi/2\) in their equation |
| When \(\theta = -\pi/2\): \(\frac{dy}{dx} = -\cos(-\pi)/\sin(-\pi/2) = -1\) | A1 | Obtaining \(\frac{dy}{dx} = 1\) and \(\frac{dy}{dx} = -1\) shown (or explaining using symmetry of curve) www |
| Either \(1\times -1 = -1\) so perpendicular. Or gradient tangent \(=1 \Rightarrow\) meets axis at \(45°\), similarly gradient \(=-1 \Rightarrow\) meets axis at \(45°\) oe | A1 [5] | justification that tangents are perpendicular www dependent on previous A1 |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
| At Q, \(\sin 2\theta = 1 \Rightarrow 2\theta = \pi/2\), \(\theta = \pi/4\) | M1 | or, using the derivative, \(\cos 2\theta = 0\) soi or their \(\frac{dy}{dx} = 0\) to find \(\theta\). If the only error is in the sign or the coeff of the derivative in (ii), allow full marks in this part (condone \(\theta = 45°\)) |
| coordinates of Q are \((2\cos\pi/4,\ \sin\pi/2) = (\sqrt{2}, 1)\) | A1 A1 [3] | www (exact only) accept \(2/\sqrt{2}\) |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
| \(\sin^2\theta = (1-\cos^2\theta) = 1 - \frac{1}{4}x^2\) | B1 | oe, eg may be \(x^2 = \ldots\) |
| \(y = \sin 2\theta = 2\sin\theta\cos\theta\) | M1 | Use of \(\sin 2\theta = 2\sin\theta\cos\theta\) |
| \(= (\pm)\ x\sqrt{1-\frac{1}{4}x^2}\) | A1 | subst for \(x\) or \(y^2 = 4\sin^2\theta\cos^2\theta\) (squaring); either order oe |
| \(\Rightarrow y^2 = x^2(1-\frac{1}{4}x^2)\) | A1 [4] | squaring or subst for \(x\); either order oe. AG |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
| \(V = \int_0^2 \pi x^2\left(1-\frac{1}{4}x^2\right)dx\) | M1 | integral including correct limits but ft their '2' from (i); condone omission of \(dx\) if intention clear |
| \(= \int_0^2\left(\pi x^2 - \frac{1}{4}\pi x^4\right)dx\) | ||
| \(= \pi\left[\frac{1}{3}x^3 - \frac{1}{20}x^5\right]_0^2\) | B1 | \(\left[\frac{1}{3}x^3 - \frac{1}{20}x^5\right]\) ie allow if no \(\pi\) and/or incorrect/no limits |
| \(= \pi\left[\frac{8}{3} - \frac{32}{20}\right]\) | A1 | substituting limits into correct expression (including \(\pi\)) ft their '2' |
| \(= \frac{16\pi}{15}\) | A1 [4] | cao oe, 3.35 or better (any multiple of \(\pi\) must round to 3.35 or better) |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
| \(\overrightarrow{AA'} = \begin{pmatrix}2\\4\\1\end{pmatrix} - \begin{pmatrix}1\\2\\4\end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix}1\\2\\-3\end{pmatrix}\) | B1 | finding \(\overrightarrow{AA'}\) or \(\overrightarrow{A'A}\) by subtraction, subtraction must be seen. B0 if \(\overrightarrow{AA'}\), \(\overrightarrow{A'A}\) confused. Assume they have found \(\overrightarrow{AA'}\) if no label |
| This vector is normal to \(x + 2y - 3z = 0\) | B1 | reference to normal or n, or perpendicular to \(x+2y-3z=0\), or statement that vector matches coefficients of plane and is therefore perpendicular, or showing \(AA'\) is perpendicular to two vectors in the plane |
| M is \(\left(1\frac{1}{2},\ 3,\ 2\frac{1}{2}\right)\) | M1 | for finding M correctly (can be implied by two correct coordinates) |
| \(x + 2y - 3z = 1\frac{1}{2} + 6 - 7\frac{1}{2} = 0 \Rightarrow\) M lies in plane | A1 [4] | showing numerical subst of M in plane \(= 0\) |
# Question 4:
## Part (i)
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| $\theta = -\pi/2$: $O(0,0)$ | B1 | Origin or O, condone omission of $(0,0)$ or O |
| $\theta = 0$: $P(2,0)$ | B1 | Or, say at P $x=2$, $y=0$, need P stated |
| $\theta = \pi/2$: $O(0,0)$ | B1 [3] | Origin or O, condone omission of $(0,0)$ or O |
## Part (ii)
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{dy/d\theta}{dx/d\theta} = \frac{2\cos 2\theta}{-2\sin\theta} = -\frac{\cos 2\theta}{\sin\theta}$ | M1, A1 | their $\frac{dy/d\theta}{dx/d\theta}$; any equivalent form www (not from $-2\cos 2\theta / 2\sin\theta$) |
| When $\theta = \pi/2$: $\frac{dy}{dx} = -\cos\pi/\sin(\pi/2) = 1$ | M1 | subst $\theta = \pi/2$ in their equation |
| When $\theta = -\pi/2$: $\frac{dy}{dx} = -\cos(-\pi)/\sin(-\pi/2) = -1$ | A1 | Obtaining $\frac{dy}{dx} = 1$ and $\frac{dy}{dx} = -1$ shown (or explaining using symmetry of curve) www |
| Either $1\times -1 = -1$ so perpendicular. Or gradient tangent $=1 \Rightarrow$ meets axis at $45°$, similarly gradient $=-1 \Rightarrow$ meets axis at $45°$ oe | A1 [5] | justification that tangents are perpendicular www dependent on previous A1 |
## Part (iii)
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| At Q, $\sin 2\theta = 1 \Rightarrow 2\theta = \pi/2$, $\theta = \pi/4$ | M1 | or, using the derivative, $\cos 2\theta = 0$ soi or their $\frac{dy}{dx} = 0$ to find $\theta$. If the only error is in the sign or the coeff of the derivative in (ii), allow full marks in this part (condone $\theta = 45°$) |
| coordinates of Q are $(2\cos\pi/4,\ \sin\pi/2) = (\sqrt{2}, 1)$ | A1 A1 [3] | www (exact only) accept $2/\sqrt{2}$ |
## Part (iv)
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| $\sin^2\theta = (1-\cos^2\theta) = 1 - \frac{1}{4}x^2$ | B1 | oe, eg may be $x^2 = \ldots$ |
| $y = \sin 2\theta = 2\sin\theta\cos\theta$ | M1 | **Use** of $\sin 2\theta = 2\sin\theta\cos\theta$ |
| $= (\pm)\ x\sqrt{1-\frac{1}{4}x^2}$ | A1 | subst for $x$ **or** $y^2 = 4\sin^2\theta\cos^2\theta$ (squaring); either order oe |
| $\Rightarrow y^2 = x^2(1-\frac{1}{4}x^2)$ | A1 [4] | squaring **or** subst for $x$; either order oe. **AG** |
## Part (v)
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| $V = \int_0^2 \pi x^2\left(1-\frac{1}{4}x^2\right)dx$ | M1 | integral including correct limits but ft their '2' from (i); condone omission of $dx$ if intention clear |
| $= \int_0^2\left(\pi x^2 - \frac{1}{4}\pi x^4\right)dx$ | | |
| $= \pi\left[\frac{1}{3}x^3 - \frac{1}{20}x^5\right]_0^2$ | B1 | $\left[\frac{1}{3}x^3 - \frac{1}{20}x^5\right]$ ie allow if no $\pi$ and/or incorrect/no limits |
| $= \pi\left[\frac{8}{3} - \frac{32}{20}\right]$ | A1 | substituting limits into correct expression (including $\pi$) ft their '2' |
| $= \frac{16\pi}{15}$ | A1 [4] | cao oe, 3.35 or better (any multiple of $\pi$ must round to 3.35 or better) |
## Part (vi)
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| $\overrightarrow{AA'} = \begin{pmatrix}2\\4\\1\end{pmatrix} - \begin{pmatrix}1\\2\\4\end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix}1\\2\\-3\end{pmatrix}$ | B1 | finding $\overrightarrow{AA'}$ or $\overrightarrow{A'A}$ by subtraction, **subtraction must be seen**. B0 if $\overrightarrow{AA'}$, $\overrightarrow{A'A}$ confused. Assume they have found $\overrightarrow{AA'}$ if no label |
| This vector is normal to $x + 2y - 3z = 0$ | B1 | reference to normal or **n**, or perpendicular to $x+2y-3z=0$, or statement that vector matches coefficients of plane and is therefore perpendicular, or showing $AA'$ is perpendicular to **two** vectors in the plane |
| M is $\left(1\frac{1}{2},\ 3,\ 2\frac{1}{2}\right)$ | M1 | for finding M correctly (can be implied by two correct coordinates) |
| $x + 2y - 3z = 1\frac{1}{2} + 6 - 7\frac{1}{2} = 0 \Rightarrow$ M lies in plane | A1 [4] | showing numerical subst of M in plane $= 0$ |
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4 Fig. 7a shows the curve with the parametric equations
$$x = 2 \cos \theta , \quad y = \sin 2 \theta , \quad - \frac { \pi } { 2 } \leqslant \theta \leqslant \frac { \pi } { 2 } .$$
The curve meets the $x$-axis at O and P . Q and R are turning points on the curve. The scales on the axes are the same.
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(i) State, with their coordinates, the points on the curve for which $\theta = - \frac { \pi } { 2 } , \theta = 0$ and $\theta = \frac { \pi } { 2 }$.\\
(ii) Find $\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }$ in terms of $\theta$. Hence find the gradient of the curve when $\theta = \frac { \pi } { 2 }$, and verify that the two tangents to the curve at the origin meet at right angles.\\
(iii) Find the exact coordinates of the turning point Q .
When the curve is rotated about the $x$-axis, it forms a paperweight shape, as shown in Fig. 7b.
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(iv) Express $\sin ^ { 2 } \theta$ in terms of $x$. Hence show that the cartesian equation of the curve is $y ^ { 2 } = x ^ { 2 } \left( 1 - \frac { 1 } { 4 } x ^ { 2 } \right)$.\\
(v) Find the volume of the paperweight shape.\\
(i) Express $\frac { 3 } { ( y - 2 ) ( y + 1 ) }$ in partial fractions.\\
(ii) Hence, given that $x$ and $y$ satisfy the differential equation
$$\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = x ^ { 2 } ( y - 2 ) ( y + 1 )$$
show that $\frac { y - 2 } { y + 1 } = A \mathrm { e } ^ { x ^ { 3 } }$, where $A$ is a constant.
\hfill \mbox{\textit{OCR MEI C4 Q4 [19]}}