AQA Further AS Paper 1 2024 June — Question 16 4 marks

Exam BoardAQA
ModuleFurther AS Paper 1 (Further AS Paper 1)
Year2024
SessionJune
Marks4
TopicPolar coordinates

16 The curve \(C\) has the polar equation $$r = \frac { 2 } { \sqrt { \cos ^ { 2 } \theta + 4 \sin ^ { 2 } \theta } } \quad - \pi < \theta \leq \pi$$ 16
  1. Show that the Cartesian equation of \(C\) can be written as $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } } { a ^ { 2 } } + \frac { y ^ { 2 } } { b ^ { 2 } } = 1$$ where \(a\) and \(b\) are positive integers to be determined.
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  2. Hence sketch the graph of \(C\) on the axes below. Indicate the value of any intercepts of the curve with the axes.
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