Edexcel C34 2014 January — Question 11 15 marks

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleC34 (Core Mathematics 3 & 4)
Year2014
SessionJanuary
Marks15
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TopicParametric differentiation
TypeTangent/normal meets curve again
DifficultyChallenging +1.2 This is a multi-part parametric question requiring finding a parameter value, deriving a normal equation using dy/dx = (dy/dt)/(dx/dt), and solving a simultaneous system. Part (c) requires substituting the normal equation back into parametric equations and solving a trigonometric equation, which is moderately challenging but follows standard techniques. The double angle formula in x adds slight complexity, but overall this is a straightforward application of well-practiced methods with no novel insight required.
Spec1.03g Parametric equations: of curves and conversion to cartesian1.07s Parametric and implicit differentiation

11. The curve \(C\) has parametric equations $$x = 10 \cos 2 t , \quad y = 6 \sin t , \quad - \frac { \pi } { 2 } \leqslant t \leqslant \frac { \pi } { 2 }$$ The point \(A\) with coordinates \(( 5,3 )\) lies on \(C\).
  1. Find the value of \(t\) at the point \(A\).
  2. Show that an equation of the normal to \(C\) at \(A\) is $$3 y = 10 x - 41$$ The normal to \(C\) at \(A\) cuts \(C\) again at the point \(B\).
  3. Find the exact coordinates of \(B\).

Question 11:
Part (a):
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
\(6\sin t = 3 \Rightarrow \sin t = 0.5 \Rightarrow t = \frac{\pi}{6}\)B1 Accept awrt 0.5236 (4dp); answers in degrees: \(30°\) is B0
Part (b):
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
\(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{dy/dt}{dx/dt} = \frac{6\cos t}{-20\sin 2t}\)M1, A1 Uses \(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{dy/dt}{dx/dt}\) and differentiates to obtain gradient function of form \(\frac{A\cos t}{B\sin 2t}\); \(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{6\cos t}{-20\sin 2t} = \left(-\frac{3\cos t}{10\sin 2t}\right)\)
Sub \(t=\frac{\pi}{6}\): \(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{6\cos(\pi/6)}{-20\sin(\pi/3)} = -\frac{3}{10}\)M1, A1 Substitutes their \(t\) from part (a); achieves correct numerical answer \(-\frac{3}{10}\) (must be attributed to correct derivative)
Uses normal gradient with \((5,3)\): \(\frac{y-3}{x-5} = \frac{10}{3}\)M1 Must use \((5,3)\) and their numerical value of \(-\frac{dx}{dy}\)
\(\Rightarrow 3y = 10x - 41\)A1* cso; must see intermediate line between \(\frac{y-3}{x-5}=\frac{10}{3}\) and \(3y=10x-41\)
Part (c):
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
Sub \(x=10\cos 2t\), \(y=6\sin t\) into \(3y=10x-41\): \(\Rightarrow 18\sin t = 100\cos 2t - 41\)M1 Attempt to substitute both parametric equations into \(3y=10x-41\) forming trig equation in just \(t\)
\(\Rightarrow 18\sin t = 100(1-2\sin^2 t)-41\) using identity \(\cos 2t = 1-2\sin^2 t\)M1 Uses identity \(\cos 2t = 1-2\sin^2 t\); if other forms used, must see further step using \(\cos^2 t = 1-\sin^2 t\)
\(\Rightarrow 200\sin^2 t + 18\sin t - 59 = 0 \Rightarrow (2\sin t-1)(100\sin t+59)=0\)M1, A1 Correct 3TQ\(=0\) in \(\sin t\): \(200\sin^2 t + 18\sin t - 59 = 0\)
\(\Rightarrow \sin t = -\frac{59}{100}\) \((\Rightarrow t = -0.63106\ldots)\)M1, A1 Correct method solving 3TQ; award for either \(\sin t = -\frac{59}{100}\) or \(t=-0.63\ldots\)
Using either their \(t\) or \(\sin t\) to find either coordinate of \(B\); \(B\) has coordinates \((3.038, -3.54)\)M1 Accept as evidence sight of \(10\cos 2\times t'\) or \(6\sin t'\) or one correct answer (awrt 2dp)
Both coordinates correct and exact: \(\left(\frac{1519}{500}, -\frac{177}{50}\right)\)A1, A1 One coordinate both correct and exact (A1); both coordinates correct and exact, cso and cao (A1)
Question 11 (Alternative solution using Cartesian equation):
Part 11(b):
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMarks Guidance
\(x = 10(1-2\sin^2 t) \Rightarrow x = 10 - \frac{5}{9}y^2\)M1A1 Uses double angle formula \(\cos 2t = 1-2\sin^2 t\) to get equation of C in form \(x = f(y^2)\). A1: correct equation \(x = 10-\frac{5}{9}y^2\) or equivalent \(x=10\left(1-2\left(\frac{y}{6}\right)^2\right)\)
\(\frac{dx}{dy}\bigg_{y=3} = -\frac{10y}{9} = -\frac{10\times3}{9} = -\frac{10}{3}\)M1A1 M1: differentiates wrt \(y\) and subs \(y=3\) for numerical value. A1: \(\frac{dx}{dy}=-\frac{10}{3}\)
\(\frac{y-3}{x-5} = \frac{10}{3} \Rightarrow 3y = 10x - 41\)M1A1 M1: correct method for equation of normal using \((5,3)\) and \(-\frac{dx}{dy}\). A1*: cso, proof must be convincing
Part 11(c) Alt 1:
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMarks Guidance
Sub \(x = 10-\frac{5}{9}y^2\) into \(3y=10x-41 \Rightarrow 3y = 10\left(10-\frac{5}{9}y^2\right)-41\)M1 Substitutes their \(x=10-\frac{5}{9}y^2\) into \(3y=10x-41\) to produce equation in \(y\)
\(\Rightarrow 50y^2 + 27y - 531 = 0\)M1A1 M1: forms quadratic in \(y\). A1: correct quadratic
\(\Rightarrow (y-3)(50y+177) = 0\)M1A1 M1: correct attempt at solving. A1: correct factors
\(\Rightarrow y = \ldots\) then substitutes into \(x = 10-\frac{5}{9}y^2\)M1 Substitutes \(y\) value into \(x=f(y^2)\)
\(\Rightarrow x = 3.038,\ y = -3.54\)A1A1 A1: one correct value. A1: both correct. Accept \(x=\frac{1519}{500},\ y=-\frac{177}{50}\)
Part 11(c) Alt 2:
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMarks Guidance
Sub \(y = 6\sqrt{\frac{10-x}{20}}\) into \(3y=10x-41 \Rightarrow 36\sqrt{\frac{10-x}{20}} = 10x-41\)M1 Substitutes their \(y=6\sqrt{\frac{10-x}{20}}\) into \(3y=10x-41\) to produce equation in \(x\)
\(\Rightarrow 36^2\left(\frac{10-x}{20}\right) = (10x-41)^2\)
\(\Rightarrow 500x^2 - 4019x + 7595 = 0\)M1A1 M1: forms quadratic in \(x\). A1: correct quadratic
\(\Rightarrow (500x-1519)(x-5) = 0\)M1A1 M1: correct attempt at solving. A1: correct factors
Substitutes \(x=\ldots\) into \(y = 6\sqrt{\frac{10-x}{20}}\)M1
\(\Rightarrow x = 3.038,\ y = -3.54\)A1A1 A1: one correct. A1: both correct
# Question 11:

## Part (a):

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $6\sin t = 3 \Rightarrow \sin t = 0.5 \Rightarrow t = \frac{\pi}{6}$ | B1 | Accept awrt 0.5236 (4dp); answers in degrees: $30°$ is B0 |

## Part (b):

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{dy/dt}{dx/dt} = \frac{6\cos t}{-20\sin 2t}$ | M1, A1 | Uses $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{dy/dt}{dx/dt}$ and differentiates to obtain gradient function of form $\frac{A\cos t}{B\sin 2t}$; $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{6\cos t}{-20\sin 2t} = \left(-\frac{3\cos t}{10\sin 2t}\right)$ |
| Sub $t=\frac{\pi}{6}$: $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{6\cos(\pi/6)}{-20\sin(\pi/3)} = -\frac{3}{10}$ | M1, A1 | Substitutes their $t$ from part (a); achieves correct numerical answer $-\frac{3}{10}$ (must be attributed to correct derivative) |
| Uses normal gradient with $(5,3)$: $\frac{y-3}{x-5} = \frac{10}{3}$ | M1 | Must use $(5,3)$ and their numerical value of $-\frac{dx}{dy}$ |
| $\Rightarrow 3y = 10x - 41$ | A1* | cso; must see intermediate line between $\frac{y-3}{x-5}=\frac{10}{3}$ and $3y=10x-41$ |

## Part (c):

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Sub $x=10\cos 2t$, $y=6\sin t$ into $3y=10x-41$: $\Rightarrow 18\sin t = 100\cos 2t - 41$ | M1 | Attempt to substitute both parametric equations into $3y=10x-41$ forming trig equation in just $t$ |
| $\Rightarrow 18\sin t = 100(1-2\sin^2 t)-41$ using identity $\cos 2t = 1-2\sin^2 t$ | M1 | Uses identity $\cos 2t = 1-2\sin^2 t$; if other forms used, must see further step using $\cos^2 t = 1-\sin^2 t$ |
| $\Rightarrow 200\sin^2 t + 18\sin t - 59 = 0 \Rightarrow (2\sin t-1)(100\sin t+59)=0$ | M1, A1 | Correct 3TQ$=0$ in $\sin t$: $200\sin^2 t + 18\sin t - 59 = 0$ |
| $\Rightarrow \sin t = -\frac{59}{100}$ $(\Rightarrow t = -0.63106\ldots)$ | M1, A1 | Correct method solving 3TQ; award for either $\sin t = -\frac{59}{100}$ or $t=-0.63\ldots$ |
| Using either their $t$ or $\sin t$ to find either coordinate of $B$; $B$ has coordinates $(3.038, -3.54)$ | M1 | Accept as evidence sight of $10\cos 2\times t'$ or $6\sin t'$ or one correct answer (awrt 2dp) |
| Both coordinates correct and exact: $\left(\frac{1519}{500}, -\frac{177}{50}\right)$ | A1, A1 | One coordinate both correct and exact (A1); both coordinates correct and exact, cso and cao (A1) |

## Question 11 (Alternative solution using Cartesian equation):

### Part 11(b):

| Answer/Working | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $x = 10(1-2\sin^2 t) \Rightarrow x = 10 - \frac{5}{9}y^2$ | M1A1 | Uses double angle formula $\cos 2t = 1-2\sin^2 t$ to get equation of C in form $x = f(y^2)$. A1: correct equation $x = 10-\frac{5}{9}y^2$ or equivalent $x=10\left(1-2\left(\frac{y}{6}\right)^2\right)$ |
| $\frac{dx}{dy}\bigg_{y=3} = -\frac{10y}{9} = -\frac{10\times3}{9} = -\frac{10}{3}$ | M1A1 | M1: differentiates wrt $y$ and subs $y=3$ for numerical value. A1: $\frac{dx}{dy}=-\frac{10}{3}$ |
| $\frac{y-3}{x-5} = \frac{10}{3} \Rightarrow 3y = 10x - 41$ | M1A1 | M1: correct method for equation of normal using $(5,3)$ and $-\frac{dx}{dy}$. A1*: cso, proof must be convincing |

### Part 11(c) Alt 1:

| Answer/Working | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Sub $x = 10-\frac{5}{9}y^2$ into $3y=10x-41 \Rightarrow 3y = 10\left(10-\frac{5}{9}y^2\right)-41$ | M1 | Substitutes their $x=10-\frac{5}{9}y^2$ into $3y=10x-41$ to produce equation in $y$ |
| $\Rightarrow 50y^2 + 27y - 531 = 0$ | M1A1 | M1: forms quadratic in $y$. A1: correct quadratic |
| $\Rightarrow (y-3)(50y+177) = 0$ | M1A1 | M1: correct attempt at solving. A1: correct factors |
| $\Rightarrow y = \ldots$ then substitutes into $x = 10-\frac{5}{9}y^2$ | M1 | Substitutes $y$ value into $x=f(y^2)$ |
| $\Rightarrow x = 3.038,\ y = -3.54$ | A1A1 | A1: one correct value. A1: both correct. Accept $x=\frac{1519}{500},\ y=-\frac{177}{50}$ |

### Part 11(c) Alt 2:

| Answer/Working | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Sub $y = 6\sqrt{\frac{10-x}{20}}$ into $3y=10x-41 \Rightarrow 36\sqrt{\frac{10-x}{20}} = 10x-41$ | M1 | Substitutes their $y=6\sqrt{\frac{10-x}{20}}$ into $3y=10x-41$ to produce equation in $x$ |
| $\Rightarrow 36^2\left(\frac{10-x}{20}\right) = (10x-41)^2$ | | |
| $\Rightarrow 500x^2 - 4019x + 7595 = 0$ | M1A1 | M1: forms quadratic in $x$. A1: correct quadratic |
| $\Rightarrow (500x-1519)(x-5) = 0$ | M1A1 | M1: correct attempt at solving. A1: correct factors |
| Substitutes $x=\ldots$ into $y = 6\sqrt{\frac{10-x}{20}}$ | M1 | |
| $\Rightarrow x = 3.038,\ y = -3.54$ | A1A1 | A1: one correct. A1: both correct |

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11. The curve $C$ has parametric equations

$$x = 10 \cos 2 t , \quad y = 6 \sin t , \quad - \frac { \pi } { 2 } \leqslant t \leqslant \frac { \pi } { 2 }$$

The point $A$ with coordinates $( 5,3 )$ lies on $C$.
\begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)]
\item Find the value of $t$ at the point $A$.
\item Show that an equation of the normal to $C$ at $A$ is

$$3 y = 10 x - 41$$

The normal to $C$ at $A$ cuts $C$ again at the point $B$.
\item Find the exact coordinates of $B$.
\end{enumerate}

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