AQA FP3 2013 January — Question 8 16 marks

Exam BoardAQA
ModuleFP3 (Further Pure Mathematics 3)
Year2013
SessionJanuary
Marks16
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TopicPolar coordinates
TypePolar curve with substitution integral
DifficultyChallenging +1.8 This is a substantial Further Maths polar coordinates question requiring multiple techniques: evaluating a complex polar expression, deriving polar line equations, computing areas using both triangle formulas and polar integration with substitution. The integral in part (b) requires recognizing the substitution pattern and applying polar area formulas. While technically demanding with many steps, each individual component follows standard FP3 techniques without requiring novel insight—it's a thorough test of polar coordinate mastery rather than creative problem-solving.
Spec1.08h Integration by substitution4.09a Polar coordinates: convert to/from cartesian4.09c Area enclosed: by polar curve

8 The diagram shows a sketch of a curve. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{f05737eb-adb1-4228-aebf-6b5c7f26a434-5_464_574_402_726} The polar equation of the curve is $$r = \sin 2 \theta \sqrt { \left( 2 + \frac { 1 } { 2 } \cos \theta \right) } , \quad 0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant \frac { \pi } { 2 }$$ The point \(P\) is the point of the curve at which \(\theta = \frac { \pi } { 3 }\). The perpendicular from \(P\) to the initial line meets the initial line at the point \(N\).
    1. Find the exact value of \(r\) when \(\theta = \frac { \pi } { 3 }\).
    2. Show that the polar equation of the line \(P N\) is \(r = \frac { 3 \sqrt { 3 } } { 8 } \sec \theta\).
    3. Find the area of triangle \(O N P\) in the form \(\frac { k \sqrt { 3 } } { 128 }\), where \(k\) is an integer.
    1. Using the substitution \(u = \sin \theta\), or otherwise, find \(\int \sin ^ { n } \theta \cos \theta \mathrm {~d} \theta\), where \(n \geqslant 2\).
    2. Find the area of the shaded region bounded by the line \(O P\) and the arc \(O P\) of the curve. Give your answer in the form \(a \pi + b \sqrt { 3 } + c\), where \(a , b\) and \(c\) are constants.
      (8 marks)

8 The diagram shows a sketch of a curve.\\
\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{f05737eb-adb1-4228-aebf-6b5c7f26a434-5_464_574_402_726}

The polar equation of the curve is

$$r = \sin 2 \theta \sqrt { \left( 2 + \frac { 1 } { 2 } \cos \theta \right) } , \quad 0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant \frac { \pi } { 2 }$$

The point $P$ is the point of the curve at which $\theta = \frac { \pi } { 3 }$.

The perpendicular from $P$ to the initial line meets the initial line at the point $N$.
\begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)]
\item \begin{enumerate}[label=(\roman*)]
\item Find the exact value of $r$ when $\theta = \frac { \pi } { 3 }$.
\item Show that the polar equation of the line $P N$ is $r = \frac { 3 \sqrt { 3 } } { 8 } \sec \theta$.
\item Find the area of triangle $O N P$ in the form $\frac { k \sqrt { 3 } } { 128 }$, where $k$ is an integer.
\end{enumerate}\item \begin{enumerate}[label=(\roman*)]
\item Using the substitution $u = \sin \theta$, or otherwise, find $\int \sin ^ { n } \theta \cos \theta \mathrm {~d} \theta$, where $n \geqslant 2$.
\item Find the area of the shaded region bounded by the line $O P$ and the arc $O P$ of the curve. Give your answer in the form $a \pi + b \sqrt { 3 } + c$, where $a , b$ and $c$ are constants.\\
(8 marks)
\end{enumerate}\end{enumerate}

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