Parametric integration

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Parametric surface area of revolution

A question is this type if and only if it asks to find the area of the curved surface generated when a parametric curve is rotated through 2π radians about a coordinate axis, using the formula S = 2π∫y ds.

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7 A curve \(C\) has parametric equations \(x = \mathrm { e } ^ { t } \cos t , y = \mathrm { e } ^ { t } \sin t\), for \(0 \leqslant t \leqslant \pi\). Find the arc length of \(C\). Find the area of the surface generated when \(C\) is rotated through \(2 \pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis.
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5 The curve \(C\) has parametric equations $$x = \mathrm { e } ^ { t } - 4 t + 3 , \quad y = 8 \mathrm { e } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } t } , \quad \text { for } 0 \leqslant t \leqslant 2 .$$
  1. Find, in terms of e , the length of \(C\).
  2. Find, in terms of \(\pi\) and e , the area of the surface generated when \(C\) is rotated through \(2 \pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis.
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2. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{cfc4afbd-3353-4f9f-b954-cb5178ebcf6c-06_624_872_210_543} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 1}
\end{figure} Figure 1 shows a sketch of the curve \(C\) with parametric equations $$x = \ln ( \sec \theta + \tan \theta ) - \sin \theta \quad y = \cos \theta \quad 0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant \frac { \pi } { 4 }$$ The curve \(C\) is rotated through \(2 \pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis and is used to form a solid of revolution \(S\). Using calculus, show that the total surface area of \(S\) is given by $$\frac { \pi } { 2 } ( p + q \sqrt { 2 } )$$ where \(p\) and \(q\) are integers to be determined.
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Show integral then evaluate area

A question is this type if and only if it has a two-part structure where part (a) requires showing that a given area equals a specific integral (by substituting parametric equations), and a subsequent part requires evaluating that integral exactly.

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\includegraphics{figure_5} Figure 5 shows a sketch of the curve with parametric equations $$x = 3\cos 2t, \quad y = 2\tan t, \quad 0 \leq t \leq \frac{\pi}{4}.$$ The region \(R\), shown shaded in Figure 5, is bounded by the curve, the \(x\)-axis and the \(y\)-axis.
  1. Show that the area of \(R\) is given $$\int_0^{\pi/4} 24\sin^2 t \, dt.$$ [4]
  2. Hence, using algebraic integration, find the exact area of \(R\). [3]
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8. \begin{figure}[h]
\captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 2} \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{9bf05d7e-7bb9-40f6-b626-69a8a6eda5a5-10_545_979_285_552}
\end{figure} The curve shown in Figure 2 has parametric equations $$x = t - 2 \sin t , \quad y = 1 - 2 \cos t , \quad 0 \leqslant t \leqslant 2 \pi$$
  1. Show that the curve crosses the \(x\)-axis where \(t = \frac { \pi } { 3 }\) and \(t = \frac { 5 \pi } { 3 }\). The finite region \(R\) is enclosed by the curve and the \(x\)-axis, as shown shaded in Figure 2.
  2. Show that the area of \(R\) is given by the integral $$\int _ { \frac { \pi } { 3 } } ^ { \frac { 5 \pi } { 3 } } ( 1 - 2 \cos t ) ^ { 2 } \mathrm {~d} t$$
  3. Use this integral to find the exact value of the shaded area.
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7. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{08f62966-2e63-4542-a10a-c6453a3215e7-10_542_1164_251_477} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 2}
\end{figure} Figure 2 shows a sketch of the curve \(C\) with parametric equations $$x = 27 \sec ^ { 3 } t , y = 3 \tan t , \quad 0 \leqslant t \leqslant \frac { \pi } { 3 }$$
  1. Find the gradient of the curve \(C\) at the point where \(t = \frac { \pi } { 6 }\)
  2. Show that the cartesian equation of \(C\) may be written in the form $$y = \left( x ^ { \frac { 2 } { 3 } } - 9 \right) ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } } , \quad a \leqslant x \leqslant b$$ stating the values of \(a\) and \(b\).
    (3) \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{08f62966-2e63-4542-a10a-c6453a3215e7-10_581_1173_1628_475} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 3}
    \end{figure} The finite region \(R\) which is bounded by the curve \(C\), the \(x\)-axis and the line \(x = 125\) is shown shaded in Figure 3. This region is rotated through \(2 \pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis to form a solid of revolution.
  3. Use calculus to find the exact value of the volume of the solid of revolution. \section*{Question 7 continued} \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) \(\_\_\_\_\) 8. In an experiment testing solid rocket fuel, some fuel is burned and the waste products are collected. Throughout the experiment the sum of the masses of the unburned fuel and waste products remains constant. Let \(x\) be the mass of waste products, in kg , at time \(t\) minutes after the start of the experiment. It is known that at time \(t\) minutes, the rate of increase of the mass of waste products, in kg per minute, is \(k\) times the mass of unburned fuel remaining, where \(k\) is a positive constant. The differential equation connecting \(x\) and \(t\) may be written in the form $$\frac { \mathrm { d } x } { \mathrm {~d} t } = k ( M - x ) , \text { where } M \text { is a constant. }$$
    1. Explain, in the context of the problem, what \(\frac { \mathrm { d } x } { \mathrm {~d} t }\) and \(M\) represent. Given that initially the mass of waste products is zero,
    2. solve the differential equation, expressing \(x\) in terms of \(k , M\) and \(t\). Given also that \(x = \frac { 1 } { 2 } M\) when \(t = \ln 4\),
    3. find the value of \(x\) when \(t = \ln 9\), expressing \(x\) in terms of \(M\), in its simplest form. \section*{Question 8 continued}
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Parametric arc length calculation

A question is this type if and only if it asks to find the exact or numerical length of a parametric curve using the arc length formula ∫√((dx/dt)² + (dy/dt)²) dt over a given parameter interval.

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2 A curve \(C\) has parametric equations $$x = \mathrm { e } ^ { t } \cos t , \quad y = \mathrm { e } ^ { t } \sin t , \quad \text { for } 0 \leqslant t \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi$$ Find the arc length of \(C\).
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Parametric area under curve

A question is this type if and only if it asks to find (or show) the area of a finite region bounded by a parametric curve and coordinate axes or vertical lines, requiring conversion of a Cartesian integral into a parameter integral via dx/dt substitution.

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3. \begin{figure}[h]
\captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 2} \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{25f0c7cc-0701-4836-931e-0eff5145e029-2_441_1111_1598_551}
\end{figure} Figure 2 shows a sketch of a part of the curve \(C\) with parametric equations $$x = t ^ { 3 } , y = t ^ { 2 } .$$ The tangent at the point \(P ( 8,4 )\) cuts \(C\) at the point \(Q\) .
Find the area of the shaded region between \(P Q\) and \(C\) .
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Show integral then evaluate volume

A question is this type if and only if it has a two-part structure where part (a) requires showing that a volume of revolution equals a specific integral in terms of the parameter, and a subsequent part requires evaluating that integral exactly.

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\includegraphics{figure_3} The curve \(C\), shown in Figure 3, has equation $$y = \frac{x^{-\frac{1}{4}}}{\sqrt{1+x}\left(\arctan\sqrt{x}\right)}$$ The region \(R\), shown shaded in Figure 3, is bounded by \(C\), the line with equation \(x = 3\), the \(x\)-axis and the line with equation \(x = \frac{1}{3}\) The region \(R\) is rotated through \(360°\) about the \(x\)-axis to form a solid. Using the substitution \(\tan u = \sqrt{x}\)
  1. show that the volume \(V\) of the solid formed is given by $$k \int_a^b \frac{1}{u^2} du$$ where \(k\), \(a\) and \(b\) are constants to be found. [6]
  2. Hence, using algebraic integration, find the value of \(V\) in simplest form. [3]
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Parametric volume of revolution

A question is this type if and only if it asks to find (or show) the volume of a solid formed by rotating a parametric curve about the x-axis or y-axis, using the formula V = π∫y² dx expressed in terms of the parameter.

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  1. The curve \(C\) has parametric equations
$$x = \ln t , \quad y = t ^ { 2 } - 2 , \quad t > 0$$ Find
  1. an equation of the normal to \(C\) at the point where \(t = 3\),
  2. a cartesian equation of \(C\). \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{a3ece8a8-8107-4c3a-a6a9-c19b5e35ec5a-10_579_759_740_571} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 1}
    \end{figure} The finite area \(R\), shown in Figure 1, is bounded by \(C\), the \(x\)-axis, the line \(x = \ln 2\) and the line \(x = \ln 4\). The area \(R\) is rotated through \(360 ^ { \circ }\) about the \(x\)-axis.
  3. Use calculus to find the exact volume of the solid generated.
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Intrinsic equation and curvature

A question is this type if and only if it asks to derive the intrinsic equation (s in terms of ψ) of a parametric curve and/or find the radius of curvature and centre of curvature at a specific point.

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3 The curve \(C\) has parametric equations \(x = 2 t ^ { 3 } - 6 t , y = 6 t ^ { 2 }\).
  1. Find the length of the arc of \(C\) for which \(0 \leqslant t \leqslant 1\).
  2. Find the area of the surface generated when the arc of \(C\) for which \(0 \leqslant t \leqslant 1\) is rotated through \(2 \pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis.
  3. Show that the equation of the normal to \(C\) at the point with parameter \(t\) is $$y = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \left( \frac { 1 } { t } - t \right) x + 2 t ^ { 2 } + t ^ { 4 } + 3$$
  4. Find the cartesian equation of the envelope of the normals to \(C\).
  5. The point \(\mathrm { P } ( 64 , a )\) is the centre of curvature corresponding to a point on \(C\). Find \(a\).
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Parametric normal then bounded area

A question is this type if and only if it first requires finding the equation of a normal to a parametric curve at a given point, and then uses that normal line as one boundary to find the area of a region using parametric integration.

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8. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{c46ca445-cf59-4664-931e-add9f2f81851-26_582_773_255_648} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 3}
\end{figure} \section*{In this question you must show all stages of your working.} \section*{Solutions relying entirely on calculator technology are not acceptable.} A curve \(C\) has parametric equations $$x = \sin ^ { 2 } t \quad y = 2 \tan t \quad 0 \leqslant t < \frac { \pi } { 2 }$$ The point \(P\) with parameter \(t = \frac { \pi } { 4 }\) lies on \(C\).
The line \(l\) is the normal to \(C\) at \(P\), as shown in Figure 3.
  1. Show, using calculus, that an equation for \(l\) is $$8 y + 2 x = 17$$ The region \(S\), shown shaded in Figure 3, is bounded by \(C , l\) and the \(x\)-axis.
  2. Find, using calculus, the exact area of \(S\).
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Parametric loop enclosed area

A question is this type if and only if it asks to find the area enclosed by a loop of a parametric curve, requiring identification of the parameter values where the curve crosses itself or the axis and integrating between those values.

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7. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{5ef3ae4a-a06d-48c1-8b79-7d7c3f95d120-12_734_1395_210_249} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 2}
\end{figure} Figure 2 shows a sketch of the curve \(C\) with parametric equations $$x = 5 t ^ { 2 } - 4 , \quad y = t \left( 9 - t ^ { 2 } \right)$$ The curve \(C\) cuts the \(x\)-axis at the points \(A\) and \(B\).
  1. Find the \(x\)-coordinate at the point \(A\) and the \(x\)-coordinate at the point \(B\). The region \(R\), as shown shaded in Figure 2, is enclosed by the loop of the curve.
  2. Use integration to find the area of \(R\).
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Emblem or applied region area

A question is this type if and only if it presents a real-world or applied context (dam cross-section, emblem, model) where the area of a region bounded by a parametric curve must be found and equated to a given value to determine an unknown constant.

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A mathematics department is designing a new emblem to place on the walls outside its classrooms. The design for the emblem is shown in the diagram below. \includegraphics{figure_5} The emblem is modelled by the region between the \(x\)-axis and the curve with parametric equations $$x = 1 + 0.2t - \cos t, \quad y = k \sin^2 t,$$ where \(k\) is a positive constant and \(0 \leq t \leq \pi\). Lengths are in metres and the area of the emblem must be \(1 \text{m}^2\).
  1. Show that \(k \int_0^\pi (0.2 + \sin t - 0.2 \cos^2 t - \sin t \cos^2 t) dt = 1\). [3]
  2. Determine the exact value of \(k\). [6]
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Arc length with substitution

A question is this type if and only if it requires finding an arc length where the integrand does not simplify trivially and an explicit substitution (such as hyperbolic or algebraic) is needed or suggested to evaluate the resulting integral.

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7. The curve \(C\) has parametric equations $$x = 3 t ^ { 2 } , \quad y = 12 t , \quad 0 \leqslant t \leqslant 4$$ The curve \(C\) is rotated through \(2 \pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis.
  1. Show that the area of the surface generated is $$\pi ( a \sqrt { 5 } + b )$$ where \(a\) and \(b\) are constants to be found.
  2. Show that the length of the curve \(C\) is given by $$k \int _ { 0 } ^ { 4 } \sqrt { \left( t ^ { 2 } + 4 \right) } \mathrm { d } t$$ where \(k\) is a constant to be found.
  3. Use the substitution \(t = 2 \sinh \theta\) to show that the exact value of the length of the curve \(C\) is $$24 \sqrt { 5 } + 12 \ln ( 2 + \sqrt { 5 } )$$
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Partial fractions parametric area

A question is this type if and only if converting a parametric area integral into parameter form produces a rational function that must be decomposed using partial fractions before integration.

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7. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{ac7d862f-d10d-45ed-9077-ae4c7413cbf6-09_559_864_255_530} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 3}
\end{figure} The curve \(C\) has parametric equations $$x = \ln ( t + 2 ) , \quad y = \frac { 1 } { ( t + 1 ) } , \quad t > - 1$$ The finite region \(R\) between the curve \(C\) and the \(x\)-axis, bounded by the lines with equations \(x = \ln 2\) and \(x = \ln 4\), is shown shaded in Figure 3.
  1. Show that the area of \(R\) is given by the integral $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { 2 } \frac { 1 } { ( t + 1 ) ( t + 2 ) } \mathrm { d } t$$
  2. Hence find an exact value for this area.
  3. Find a cartesian equation of the curve \(C\), in the form \(y = \mathrm { f } ( x )\).
  4. State the domain of values for \(x\) for this curve. \(\_\_\_\_\)}
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Surface area with arc length identity

A question is this type if and only if it requires first establishing that (dx/dt)² + (dy/dt)² simplifies to a perfect square (shown explicitly), and then uses this to compute arc length or surface area.

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  1. Show that $$\int_{0.5}^4 \frac{1}{t} \ln t \, \mathrm{d}t = a(\ln 2)^2$$ where \(a\) is a rational number to be found. [4 marks]
  2. A curve C is defined parametrically for \(t > 0\) by $$x = 2t \quad y = \frac{1}{2}t^2 - \ln t$$ The arc formed by the graph of C from \(t = 0.5\) to \(t = 4\) is rotated through \(2\pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis to generate a surface with area \(S\) Find the exact value of \(S\), giving your answer in the form $$S = \pi\left(b + c \ln 2 + d(\ln 2)^2\right)$$ where \(b\), \(c\) and \(d\) are rational numbers to be found. [7 marks]
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Cartesian area rotated about y-axis

A question is this type if and only if it asks to find the volume or surface area when a region defined by a Cartesian or parametric curve is rotated about the y-axis, requiring integration with respect to y.

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6 The curve \(C\) has parametric equations $$x = t ^ { 2 } , \quad y = \frac { 1 } { 4 } t ^ { 4 } - \ln t$$ for \(1 \leqslant t \leqslant 2\). Find the area of the surface generated when \(C\) is rotated through \(2 \pi\) radians about the \(y\)-axis.
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Cartesian equation from parametric

A question is this type if and only if it asks to eliminate the parameter to find a Cartesian equation of the curve, typically as a sub-part alongside an integration question.

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