SPS SPS FM Pure 2022 February — Question 5

Exam BoardSPS
ModuleSPS FM Pure (SPS FM Pure)
Year2022
SessionFebruary
TopicPolar coordinates

5. Points \(A , B\) and \(C\) have coordinates \(( 4,2,0 ) , ( 1,5,3 )\) and \(( 1,4 , - 2 )\) respectively. The line \(l\) passes through \(A\) and \(B\).
  1. Find a cartesian equation for \(l\).
    \(M\) is the point on \(l\) that is closest to \(C\).
  2. Find the coordinates of \(M\).
  3. Find the exact area of the triangle \(A B C\).
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    There are exactly four points on \(C\) where the tangent is perpendicular to the initial line.
  4. Show that the range possible values for \(p\) is
  5. Sketch the curve with equation $$r = a ( 3 + 2 \cos \theta ) \quad 0 \leqslant \theta < 2 \pi \quad \text { where } a > 0$$ John digs a hole in his garden in order to make a pond.
    The pond has a uniform horizontal cross section that is modelled by the curve with equation $$r = 20 ( 3 + 2 \cos \theta ) \quad 0 \leqslant \theta < 2 \pi$$ where \(r\) is measured in centimetres. The depth of the pond is 90 centimetres.
    Water flows through a hosepipe into the pond at a rate of 50 litres per minute.
    Given that the pond is initially empty,
  6. determine how long it will take to completely fill the pond with water using the hosepipe, according to the model. Give your answer to the nearest minute.
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