SPS
SPS FM
2020
September
Q7
5 marks
Standard +0.3
\includegraphics{figure_4}
Figure 4 shows a sketch of part of the curve with equation
$$y = 2e^{2x} - xe^{2x}, \quad x \in \mathbb{R}$$
The finite region \(R\), shown shaded in Figure 4, is bounded by the curve, the \(x\)-axis and the \(y\)-axis.
Use calculus to show that the exact area of \(R\) can be written in the form \(pe^t + q\), where \(p\) and \(q\) are rational constants to be found.
(Solutions based entirely on graphical or numerical methods are not acceptable.)
[5]
SPS
SPS SM Pure
2021
May
Q9
10 marks
Challenging +1.8
In this question you must show detailed reasoning.
\includegraphics{figure_9}
The diagram shows the curve \(y = \frac{4\cos 2x}{3 - \sin 2x}\) for \(x > 0\), and the normal to the curve at the point \((\frac{1}{4}\pi, 0)\).
Show that the exact area of the shaded region enclosed by the curve, the normal to the curve and the \(y\)-axis is \(\ln \frac{2}{3} + \frac{1}{128}\pi^2\). [10]