OCR MEI C4 2012 June — Question 7 19 marks

Exam BoardOCR MEI
ModuleC4 (Core Mathematics 4)
Year2012
SessionJune
Marks19
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TopicParametric curves and Cartesian conversion
TypeFind stationary/turning points
DifficultyStandard +0.3 This is a standard C4 parametric equations question covering routine techniques: substituting parameter values, finding dy/dx using the chain rule, locating turning points, converting to Cartesian form using trigonometric identities, and computing a volume of revolution. All parts follow predictable methods with no novel problem-solving required, making it slightly easier than average.
Spec1.03g Parametric equations: of curves and conversion to cartesian1.07s Parametric and implicit differentiation4.08d Volumes of revolution: about x and y axes

Fig. 7a shows the curve with the parametric equations $$x = 2\cos\theta, \quad y = \sin 2\theta, \quad -\frac{\pi}{2} \leq \theta \leq \frac{\pi}{2}.$$ The curve meets the \(x\)-axis at O and P. Q and R are turning points on the curve. The scales on the axes are the same. \includegraphics{figure_7a}
  1. State, with their coordinates, the points on the curve for which \(\theta = -\frac{\pi}{2}\), \(\theta = 0\) and \(\theta = \frac{\pi}{2}\). [3]
  2. Find \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) in terms of \(\theta\). Hence find the gradient of the curve when \(\theta = \frac{\pi}{2}\), and verify that the two tangents to the curve at the origin meet at right angles. [5]
  3. Find the exact coordinates of the turning point Q. [3]
When the curve is rotated about the \(x\)-axis, it forms a paperweight shape, as shown in Fig. 7b. \includegraphics{figure_7b}
  1. Express \(\sin^2\theta\) in terms of \(x\). Hence show that the cartesian equation of the curve is \(y^2 = x^2(1 - \frac{1}{4}x^2)\). [4]
  2. Find the volume of the paperweight shape. [4]

Fig. 7a shows the curve with the parametric equations
$$x = 2\cos\theta, \quad y = \sin 2\theta, \quad -\frac{\pi}{2} \leq \theta \leq \frac{\pi}{2}.$$

The curve meets the $x$-axis at O and P. Q and R are turning points on the curve. The scales on the axes are the same.

\includegraphics{figure_7a}

\begin{enumerate}[label=(\roman*)]
\item State, with their coordinates, the points on the curve for which $\theta = -\frac{\pi}{2}$, $\theta = 0$ and $\theta = \frac{\pi}{2}$. [3]

\item Find $\frac{dy}{dx}$ in terms of $\theta$. Hence find the gradient of the curve when $\theta = \frac{\pi}{2}$, and verify that the two tangents to the curve at the origin meet at right angles. [5]

\item Find the exact coordinates of the turning point Q. [3]
\end{enumerate}

When the curve is rotated about the $x$-axis, it forms a paperweight shape, as shown in Fig. 7b.

\includegraphics{figure_7b}

\begin{enumerate}[label=(\roman*)]
\setcounter{enumi}{3}
\item Express $\sin^2\theta$ in terms of $x$. Hence show that the cartesian equation of the curve is $y^2 = x^2(1 - \frac{1}{4}x^2)$. [4]

\item Find the volume of the paperweight shape. [4]
\end{enumerate}

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