Edexcel FP2 2019 June — Question 8 13 marks

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleFP2 (Further Pure Mathematics 2)
Year2019
SessionJune
Marks13
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TopicPolar coordinates
TypeArc length of polar curve
DifficultyChallenging +1.8 This is a challenging FP2 polar coordinates question requiring surface area of revolution (a non-standard formula students must derive or recall) and interpretation of the polar curve geometry. Part (a) involves integrating √(r² + (dr/dθ)²) with trigonometric manipulation, while part (b) requires finding the maximum r-value. The multi-step nature, unfamiliar context, and technical integration place this well above average difficulty but within reach for well-prepared FM students.
Spec4.09a Polar coordinates: convert to/from cartesian4.09c Area enclosed: by polar curve8.06b Arc length and surface area: of revolution, cartesian or parametric

8. \begin{figure}[h]
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\end{figure} Figure 1 shows the vertical cross section of a child's spinning top. The point \(A\) is vertically above the point \(B\) and the height of the spinning top is 5 cm . The line \(C D\) is perpendicular to \(A B\) such that \(C D\) is the maximum width of the spinning top.
The spinning top is modelled as the solid of revolution created when part of the curve with polar equation $$r ^ { 2 } = 25 \cos 2 \theta$$ is rotated through \(2 \pi\) radians about the initial line.
  1. Show that, according to the model, the surface area of the spinning top is $$k \pi ( 2 - \sqrt { 2 } ) \mathrm { cm } ^ { 2 }$$ where \(k\) is a constant to be determined.
  2. Show that, according to the model, the length \(C D\) is \(\frac { 5 \sqrt { 2 } } { 2 } \mathrm {~cm}\).

Question 8:
Part (a):
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Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
\(SA = 2\pi \int r\sin\theta\sqrt{r^2 + \left(\frac{dr}{d\theta}\right)^2}\,d\theta = 2\pi\int r\sin\theta\sqrt{25\cos2\theta + \ldots}\,d\theta\) or equivalent with \(\cos\theta\)M1 2.1 — Applies surface area formula about \(x\) or \(y\) axis with substitution of at least \(r^2\) and attempt at \(\left(\frac{dr}{d\theta}\right)^2\). The \(2\pi\) must appear at some stage.
\(r^2 = 25\cos2\theta \Rightarrow 2r\frac{dr}{d\theta} = k\sin2\theta\), or \(r = 5\cos^{\frac{1}{2}}2\theta \Rightarrow \frac{dr}{d\theta} = A\cos^{-\frac{1}{2}}2\theta \times B\sin2\theta\)M1 2.1 — Attempts to find \(\frac{dr}{d\theta}\) via implicit differentiation or first square rooting then chain rule.
\(2r\frac{dr}{d\theta} = -50\sin2\theta\) or \(\frac{dr}{d\theta} = \frac{-50\sin2\theta}{2r}\), or \(\frac{dr}{d\theta} = \frac{5}{2}\cos^{-\frac{1}{2}}2\theta \times -2\sin2\theta\)A1 1.1b — Correct expression for \(\frac{dr}{d\theta}\); need not be simplified.
\(SA = 2\pi\int 5\sqrt{\cos2\theta}\sin\theta\sqrt{25\cos2\theta + \frac{25\sin^22\theta}{\cos2\theta}}\,d\theta = 2\pi\int 5\sqrt{\cos2\theta}\sin\theta\cdot\frac{5}{\sqrt{\cos2\theta}}\,d\theta = k\pi\int\sin\theta\,d\theta\)M1 2.1 — Complete substitution into SA formula; applies trig identities to simplify to form \(k\pi\int\sin\theta\,d\theta\) or \(k\pi\int\cos\theta\,d\theta\).
\(= 50\pi\int\sin\theta\,d\theta\) or \(50\pi\int\cos\theta\,d\theta\)A1 1.1b — Correct simplified integral.
\(= 50\pi\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{4}}\sin\theta\,d\theta = 50\pi\left[-\cos\theta\right]_0^{\frac{\pi}{4}}\)M1 3.4 — Uses model with appropriate limits to determine the surface area; for \(x\)-axis rotation limits likely \(0\) and \(\frac{\pi}{4}\) (or \(-\frac{\pi}{4}\) and \(0\)); for \(y\)-axis allow \(\frac{\pi}{4}\) and \(\frac{\pi}{2}\).
\(= 25\pi\left(2-\sqrt{2}\right)\ (\text{cm}^2)\)A1 2.2a — Correct expression with no errors. If rotation about \(y\)-axis used, must have made clear reference to \(r^2 = -25\cos2\theta\).
Part (b):
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Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
Adopts correct strategy: attempting \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}\), finding \(\theta\) when \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=0\), and using that \(\theta\) to find \(CD\)M1 3.1a — Complete method for finding \(CD\); maximum must be identified and length \(CD\) calculated.
\(y = r\sin\theta = 5\sqrt{\cos2\theta}\sin\theta \Rightarrow \frac{dy}{d\theta} = -\frac{5\sin2\theta\sin\theta}{\sqrt{\cos2\theta}} + 5\sqrt{\cos2\theta}\cos\theta\)M1 1.1b — Uses product rule correctly to differentiate \(r\sin\theta\); expect form \(\alpha\sin2\theta\sin\theta(\cos2\theta)^{-\frac{1}{2}} + \beta\cos\theta(\cos2\theta)^{\frac{1}{2}}\)
\(\frac{dy}{d\theta} = 0 \Rightarrow 5\cos\theta - 20\cos\theta\sin^2\theta = 0 \Rightarrow \theta = \ldots\)M1 2.1 — Sets derivative to \(0\) and proceeds via correct trig work to reach a value for \(\theta\). Various routes possible, e.g. \(\cos\theta(1-4\sin^2\theta)=0\), or \(\cos3\theta=0\), or \(\tan2\theta = \frac{1}{\tan\theta}\).
E.g. \(\sin^2\theta = \frac{1}{4} \Rightarrow \theta = \frac{\pi}{6}\), or \(\cos3\theta = 0 \Rightarrow 3\theta = \frac{\pi}{2} \Rightarrow \theta = \frac{\pi}{6}\)A1 1.1b — Correct value of \(\theta\) from correct working; derivative must have been correct. May be implied by correct \(\sin\) and \(\cos\) values used. SC award for \(\frac{\pi}{3}\) if using \(x = r\cos\theta\).
\(CD = 2r\sin\frac{\pi}{6} = 2\times5\times\sqrt{\cos\frac{\pi}{3}}\times\frac{1}{2} = \frac{5\sqrt{2}}{2}\ (\text{cm})\)*M1; A1* 3.4; 2.1 — M1: Uses value of \(\theta\) in model to find \(CD\), i.e. \(CD = 2\times5\sqrt{\cos"2\theta"}\times\sin"\theta"\). Allow \(2r\cos\theta\) for attempts from \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=0\). A1*: cso correct proof. NB for \(x=r\cos\theta\) used, max M0M0M1A1M1A0 unless \(r^2=-25\cos2\theta\) used.
# Question 8:

## Part (a):

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $SA = 2\pi \int r\sin\theta\sqrt{r^2 + \left(\frac{dr}{d\theta}\right)^2}\,d\theta = 2\pi\int r\sin\theta\sqrt{25\cos2\theta + \ldots}\,d\theta$ or equivalent with $\cos\theta$ | M1 | 2.1 — Applies surface area formula about $x$ or $y$ axis with substitution of at least $r^2$ and attempt at $\left(\frac{dr}{d\theta}\right)^2$. The $2\pi$ must appear at some stage. |
| $r^2 = 25\cos2\theta \Rightarrow 2r\frac{dr}{d\theta} = k\sin2\theta$, or $r = 5\cos^{\frac{1}{2}}2\theta \Rightarrow \frac{dr}{d\theta} = A\cos^{-\frac{1}{2}}2\theta \times B\sin2\theta$ | M1 | 2.1 — Attempts to find $\frac{dr}{d\theta}$ via implicit differentiation or first square rooting then chain rule. |
| $2r\frac{dr}{d\theta} = -50\sin2\theta$ or $\frac{dr}{d\theta} = \frac{-50\sin2\theta}{2r}$, or $\frac{dr}{d\theta} = \frac{5}{2}\cos^{-\frac{1}{2}}2\theta \times -2\sin2\theta$ | A1 | 1.1b — Correct expression for $\frac{dr}{d\theta}$; need not be simplified. |
| $SA = 2\pi\int 5\sqrt{\cos2\theta}\sin\theta\sqrt{25\cos2\theta + \frac{25\sin^22\theta}{\cos2\theta}}\,d\theta = 2\pi\int 5\sqrt{\cos2\theta}\sin\theta\cdot\frac{5}{\sqrt{\cos2\theta}}\,d\theta = k\pi\int\sin\theta\,d\theta$ | M1 | 2.1 — Complete substitution into SA formula; applies trig identities to simplify to form $k\pi\int\sin\theta\,d\theta$ or $k\pi\int\cos\theta\,d\theta$. |
| $= 50\pi\int\sin\theta\,d\theta$ or $50\pi\int\cos\theta\,d\theta$ | A1 | 1.1b — Correct simplified integral. |
| $= 50\pi\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{4}}\sin\theta\,d\theta = 50\pi\left[-\cos\theta\right]_0^{\frac{\pi}{4}}$ | M1 | 3.4 — Uses model with appropriate limits to determine the surface area; for $x$-axis rotation limits likely $0$ and $\frac{\pi}{4}$ (or $-\frac{\pi}{4}$ and $0$); for $y$-axis allow $\frac{\pi}{4}$ and $\frac{\pi}{2}$. |
| $= 25\pi\left(2-\sqrt{2}\right)\ (\text{cm}^2)$ | A1 | 2.2a — Correct expression with no errors. If rotation about $y$-axis used, must have made clear reference to $r^2 = -25\cos2\theta$. |

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## Part (b):

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Adopts correct strategy: attempting $\frac{dy}{d\theta}$, finding $\theta$ when $\frac{dy}{d\theta}=0$, and using that $\theta$ to find $CD$ | M1 | 3.1a — Complete method for finding $CD$; maximum must be identified and length $CD$ calculated. |
| $y = r\sin\theta = 5\sqrt{\cos2\theta}\sin\theta \Rightarrow \frac{dy}{d\theta} = -\frac{5\sin2\theta\sin\theta}{\sqrt{\cos2\theta}} + 5\sqrt{\cos2\theta}\cos\theta$ | M1 | 1.1b — Uses product rule correctly to differentiate $r\sin\theta$; expect form $\alpha\sin2\theta\sin\theta(\cos2\theta)^{-\frac{1}{2}} + \beta\cos\theta(\cos2\theta)^{\frac{1}{2}}$ |
| $\frac{dy}{d\theta} = 0 \Rightarrow 5\cos\theta - 20\cos\theta\sin^2\theta = 0 \Rightarrow \theta = \ldots$ | M1 | 2.1 — Sets derivative to $0$ and proceeds via correct trig work to reach a value for $\theta$. Various routes possible, e.g. $\cos\theta(1-4\sin^2\theta)=0$, or $\cos3\theta=0$, or $\tan2\theta = \frac{1}{\tan\theta}$. |
| E.g. $\sin^2\theta = \frac{1}{4} \Rightarrow \theta = \frac{\pi}{6}$, or $\cos3\theta = 0 \Rightarrow 3\theta = \frac{\pi}{2} \Rightarrow \theta = \frac{\pi}{6}$ | A1 | 1.1b — Correct value of $\theta$ from correct working; derivative must have been correct. May be implied by correct $\sin$ and $\cos$ values used. SC award for $\frac{\pi}{3}$ if using $x = r\cos\theta$. |
| $CD = 2r\sin\frac{\pi}{6} = 2\times5\times\sqrt{\cos\frac{\pi}{3}}\times\frac{1}{2} = \frac{5\sqrt{2}}{2}\ (\text{cm})$* | M1; A1* | 3.4; 2.1 — M1: Uses value of $\theta$ in model to find $CD$, i.e. $CD = 2\times5\sqrt{\cos"2\theta"}\times\sin"\theta"$. Allow $2r\cos\theta$ for attempts from $\frac{dx}{d\theta}=0$. A1*: cso correct proof. NB for $x=r\cos\theta$ used, max M0M0M1A1M1A0 unless $r^2=-25\cos2\theta$ used. |
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\begin{center}
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\caption{Figure 1}
\end{center}
\end{figure}

Figure 1 shows the vertical cross section of a child's spinning top. The point $A$ is vertically above the point $B$ and the height of the spinning top is 5 cm .

The line $C D$ is perpendicular to $A B$ such that $C D$ is the maximum width of the spinning top.\\
The spinning top is modelled as the solid of revolution created when part of the curve with polar equation

$$r ^ { 2 } = 25 \cos 2 \theta$$

is rotated through $2 \pi$ radians about the initial line.
\begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)]
\item Show that, according to the model, the surface area of the spinning top is

$$k \pi ( 2 - \sqrt { 2 } ) \mathrm { cm } ^ { 2 }$$

where $k$ is a constant to be determined.
\item Show that, according to the model, the length $C D$ is $\frac { 5 \sqrt { 2 } } { 2 } \mathrm {~cm}$.
\end{enumerate}

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