In polar coordinates, the equation of a curve, \(C\), is \(r = 6\sin(2\theta)\sinh\left(\frac{1}{3}\theta\right)\) for \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant \frac{1}{2}\pi\).
The pole of the polar coordinate system corresponds to the origin of the cartesian system and the initial line corresponds to the positive \(x\)-axis.
- Explain how you can tell that \(C\) comprises a single loop in the first quadrant, passing through the pole. [3]
The incomplete table below shows values of \(r\) for various values of \(\theta\).
| \(\theta\) | 0 | \(\frac{1}{12}\pi\) | \(\frac{1}{6}\pi\) | \(\frac{1}{4}\pi\) | \(\frac{1}{3}\pi\) | \(\frac{5}{12}\pi\) | \(\frac{1}{2}\pi\) |
| \(r\) | 0 | 0.262 | | | 1.851 | | |
- Use the copy of the table and the polar coordinate system diagram given in the Printed Answer Booklet to complete the table and sketch \(C\). [3]
The point on \(C\) which is furthest away from the pole is denoted by \(A\) and the value of \(\theta\) at \(A\) is denoted by \(\phi\).
- Show that \(\phi\) satisfies the equation \(\phi = \frac{3}{4}\ln\left(\frac{6-\tan 2\phi}{6+\tan 2\phi}\right)\) [4]
- You are given that the relevant solution of the equation given in part (c) is \(\phi = 1.0207\) correct to 5 significant figures.
Find the distance from \(A\) to the pole. Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures. [1]