SPS SPS FM 2024 November — Question 6

Exam BoardSPS
ModuleSPS FM (SPS FM)
Year2024
SessionNovember
TopicPolar coordinates

6. A curve has polar equation \(r = a ( \cos \theta + 2 \sin \theta )\), where \(a\) is a positive constant and \(0 \leq \theta \leq \pi\).
  1. Determine the polar coordinates of the point on the curve which is furthest from the pole.
    1. Show that the curve is a circle whose radius should be specified.
    2. Write down the polar coordinates of the centre of the circle.
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