CAIE FP1 2012 November — Question 5 6 marks

Exam BoardCAIE
ModuleFP1 (Further Pure Mathematics 1)
Year2012
SessionNovember
Marks6
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TopicPolar coordinates
TypeArea of region with line boundary
DifficultyStandard +0.3 This is a straightforward Further Maths polar coordinates question requiring a sketch of a limaçon and application of the standard area formula ∫½r²dθ. While the curve type and integration require FM knowledge, the execution is routine with no conceptual challenges—students substitute r = 1 + 2cos θ into the formula and integrate between given bounds using standard techniques.
Spec4.09b Sketch polar curves: r = f(theta)4.09c Area enclosed: by polar curve

5 The curve \(C\) has polar equation \(r = 1 + 2 \cos \theta\). Sketch the curve for \(- \frac { 2 } { 3 } \pi \leqslant \theta < \frac { 2 } { 3 } \pi\). Find the area bounded by \(C\) and the half-lines \(\theta = - \frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi , \theta = \frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi\).

Question 5:
AnswerMarks Guidance
Working/AnswerMarks Guidance
Correct shape and orientationB1 Sketches graph
Passing through \((0,0)\) and \((3,0)\)B1
Area \(= 2 \times \frac{1}{2}\int_0^{\pi/3}(1+2\cos\theta)^2\,d\theta\)M1 Uses area of sector formula
\(= \int_0^{\pi/3}(1+4\cos\theta+4\cos^2\theta)\,d\theta\)
\(= \int_0^{\pi/3}(3+4\cos\theta+2\cos 2\theta)\,d\theta\)M1 Uses double angle formula and integrates
\(= \left[3\theta + 4\sin\theta + \sin 2\theta\right]_0^{\pi/3}\)A1
\(= \left[\pi + \frac{5}{2}\sqrt{3}\right]\)A1 Obtains result
## Question 5:

| Working/Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Correct shape and orientation | B1 | Sketches graph |
| Passing through $(0,0)$ and $(3,0)$ | B1 | |
| Area $= 2 \times \frac{1}{2}\int_0^{\pi/3}(1+2\cos\theta)^2\,d\theta$ | M1 | Uses area of sector formula |
| $= \int_0^{\pi/3}(1+4\cos\theta+4\cos^2\theta)\,d\theta$ | — | |
| $= \int_0^{\pi/3}(3+4\cos\theta+2\cos 2\theta)\,d\theta$ | M1 | Uses double angle formula and integrates |
| $= \left[3\theta + 4\sin\theta + \sin 2\theta\right]_0^{\pi/3}$ | A1 | |
| $= \left[\pi + \frac{5}{2}\sqrt{3}\right]$ | A1 | Obtains result |

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5 The curve $C$ has polar equation $r = 1 + 2 \cos \theta$. Sketch the curve for $- \frac { 2 } { 3 } \pi \leqslant \theta < \frac { 2 } { 3 } \pi$.

Find the area bounded by $C$ and the half-lines $\theta = - \frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi , \theta = \frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi$.

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