CAIE FP1 2018 November — Question 11 28 marks

Exam BoardCAIE
ModuleFP1 (Further Pure Mathematics 1)
Year2018
SessionNovember
Marks28
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TopicVolumes of Revolution
TypeSurface area of revolution: parametric curve
DifficultyChallenging +1.3 This is a Further Maths question with standard techniques (parametric differentiation, surface of revolution, reduction formula, trigonometric substitution). While it requires multiple steps and careful algebra, all methods are textbook exercises without requiring novel insight. The 'show that' format provides targets to work towards, reducing problem-solving demand. Slightly above average difficulty due to the algebraic complexity and Further Maths context, but well within the standard FP1 repertoire.
Spec1.05k Further identities: sec^2=1+tan^2 and cosec^2=1+cot^21.07s Parametric and implicit differentiation1.08h Integration by substitution4.08d Volumes of revolution: about x and y axes4.08e Mean value of function: using integral

Answer only one of the following two alternatives. EITHER The curve \(C\) is defined parametrically by $$x = 18t - t^2 \quad \text{and} \quad y = 8t^{\frac{1}{2}},$$ where \(0 < t \leqslant 4\).
  1. Show that at all points of \(C\), $$\frac{\mathrm{d}^2 y}{\mathrm{d}x^2} = \frac{-3(9 + t)}{2t^2(9 - t)^3}.$$ [4]
  2. Show that the mean value of \(\frac{\mathrm{d}^2 y}{\mathrm{d}x^2}\) with respect to \(x\) over the interval \(0 < x \leqslant 56\) is \(\frac{3}{70}\). [4]
  3. Find the area of the surface generated when \(C\) is rotated through \(2\pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis, showing full working. [6]
OR Let \(I_n = \int_1^{\sqrt{2}} (x^2 - 1)^n \mathrm{d}x\).
  1. Show that, for \(n \geqslant 1\), $$(2n + 1)I_n = \sqrt{2} - 2nI_{n-1}.$$ [5]
  2. Using the substitution \(x = \sec \theta\), show that $$I_n = \int_0^{\frac{1}{4}\pi} \tan^{2n+1} \theta \sec \theta \, \mathrm{d}\theta.$$ [4]
  3. Deduce the exact value of $$\int_0^{\frac{1}{4}\pi} \frac{\sin^7 \theta}{\cos^8 \theta} \, \mathrm{d}\theta.$$ [5]

Answer only one of the following two alternatives.

\textbf{EITHER}

The curve $C$ is defined parametrically by
$$x = 18t - t^2 \quad \text{and} \quad y = 8t^{\frac{1}{2}},$$
where $0 < t \leqslant 4$.

\begin{enumerate}[label=(\roman*)]
\item Show that at all points of $C$,
$$\frac{\mathrm{d}^2 y}{\mathrm{d}x^2} = \frac{-3(9 + t)}{2t^2(9 - t)^3}.$$ [4]

\item Show that the mean value of $\frac{\mathrm{d}^2 y}{\mathrm{d}x^2}$ with respect to $x$ over the interval $0 < x \leqslant 56$ is $\frac{3}{70}$. [4]

\item Find the area of the surface generated when $C$ is rotated through $2\pi$ radians about the $x$-axis, showing full working. [6]
\end{enumerate}

\textbf{OR}

Let $I_n = \int_1^{\sqrt{2}} (x^2 - 1)^n \mathrm{d}x$.

\begin{enumerate}[label=(\roman*)]
\item Show that, for $n \geqslant 1$,
$$(2n + 1)I_n = \sqrt{2} - 2nI_{n-1}.$$ [5]

\item Using the substitution $x = \sec \theta$, show that
$$I_n = \int_0^{\frac{1}{4}\pi} \tan^{2n+1} \theta \sec \theta \, \mathrm{d}\theta.$$ [4]

\item Deduce the exact value of
$$\int_0^{\frac{1}{4}\pi} \frac{\sin^7 \theta}{\cos^8 \theta} \, \mathrm{d}\theta.$$ [5]
\end{enumerate}

\hfill \mbox{\textit{CAIE FP1 2018 Q11 [28]}}