OCR Further Pure Core 1 2018 March — Question 10

Exam BoardOCR
ModuleFurther Pure Core 1 (Further Pure Core 1)
Year2018
SessionMarch
TopicPolar coordinates

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  1. (a) A curve has polar equation \(r = 2 - \sec \theta\). Show that the cartesian equation of the curve can be written in the form $$y ^ { 2 } = \left( \frac { 2 x } { x + 1 } \right) ^ { 2 } - x ^ { 2 }$$ The figure shows a sketch of part of the curve with equation \(y ^ { 2 } = \left( \frac { 2 x } { x + 1 } \right) ^ { 2 } - x ^ { 2 }\).
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    (b) Explain why the curve is symmetrical in the \(x\)-axis.
    (c) The line \(x = a\) is an asymptote of the curve. State the value of \(a\).
  2. The enclosed loop shown in the figure is rotated through \(180 ^ { \circ }\) about the \(x\)-axis. Find the exact volume of the solid formed. \section*{END OF QUESTION PAPER}