4.08d Volumes of revolution: about x and y axes

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CAIE P1 2011 November Q8
8 marks Standard +0.3
8 The equation of a curve is \(y = \sqrt { } \left( 8 x - x ^ { 2 } \right)\). Find
  1. an expression for \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }\), and the coordinates of the stationary point on the curve,
  2. the volume obtained when the region bounded by the curve and the \(x\)-axis is rotated through \(360 ^ { \circ }\) about the \(x\)-axis.
CAIE P1 2012 November Q9
9 marks Standard +0.3
9 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{11bfe5bd-604c-43e5-81e7-4c1f5676bcbb-4_502_663_255_740} The diagram shows part of the curve \(y = \frac { 9 } { 2 x + 3 }\), crossing the \(y\)-axis at the point \(B ( 0,3 )\). The point \(A\) on the curve has coordinates \(( 3,1 )\) and the tangent to the curve at \(A\) crosses the \(y\)-axis at \(C\).
  1. Find the equation of the tangent to the curve at \(A\).
  2. Determine, showing all necessary working, whether \(C\) is nearer to \(B\) or to \(O\).
  3. Find, showing all necessary working, the exact volume obtained when the shaded region is rotated through \(360 ^ { \circ }\) about the \(x\)-axis.
CAIE P1 2013 November Q9
10 marks Standard +0.3
9 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{d5f66324-e1fc-40e1-98e7-625187e24d3d-4_584_670_881_740} The diagram shows part of the curve \(y = \frac { 8 } { x } + 2 x\) and three points \(A , B\) and \(C\) on the curve with \(x\)-coordinates 1, 2 and 5 respectively.
  1. A point \(P\) moves along the curve in such a way that its \(x\)-coordinate increases at a constant rate of 0.04 units per second. Find the rate at which the \(y\)-coordinate of \(P\) is changing as \(P\) passes through \(A\).
  2. Find the volume obtained when the shaded region is rotated through \(360 ^ { \circ }\) about the \(x\)-axis.
CAIE P1 2013 November Q11
12 marks Standard +0.3
11 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{16a5835e-002f-4c49-aacf-cda41c37f214-4_547_1057_255_543} The diagram shows the curve \(y = \sqrt { } \left( x ^ { 4 } + 4 x + 4 \right)\).
  1. Find the equation of the tangent to the curve at the point ( 0,2 ).
  2. Show that the \(x\)-coordinates of the points of intersection of the line \(y = x + 2\) and the curve are given by the equation \(( x + 2 ) ^ { 2 } = x ^ { 4 } + 4 x + 4\). Hence find these \(x\)-coordinates.
  3. The region shaded in the diagram is rotated through \(360 ^ { \circ }\) about the \(x\)-axis. Find the volume of revolution.
CAIE P1 2015 November Q11
12 marks Standard +0.3
11 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{a9e04003-1e43-40c4-991a-36aa3a93654b-4_517_857_1594_644} The diagram shows part of the curve \(y = ( 1 + 4 x ) ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } }\) and a point \(P ( 6,5 )\) lying on the curve. The line \(P Q\) intersects the \(x\)-axis at \(Q ( 8,0 )\).
  1. Show that \(P Q\) is a normal to the curve.
  2. Find, showing all necessary working, the exact volume of revolution obtained when the shaded region is rotated through \(360 ^ { \circ }\) about the \(x\)-axis.
    [0pt] [In part (ii) you may find it useful to apply the fact that the volume, \(V\), of a cone of base radius \(r\) and vertical height \(h\), is given by \(V = \frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi r ^ { 2 } h\).]
CAIE P1 2015 November Q10
11 marks Standard +0.3
10 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{9cdb00a6-1e86-4185-bb73-ed3ecab981ba-4_634_937_696_603} The diagram shows part of the curve \(y = \sqrt { } \left( 9 - 2 x ^ { 2 } \right)\). The point \(P ( 2,1 )\) lies on the curve and the normal to the curve at \(P\) intersects the \(x\)-axis at \(A\) and the \(y\)-axis at \(B\).
  1. Show that \(B\) is the mid-point of \(A P\). The shaded region is bounded by the curve, the \(y\)-axis and the line \(y = 1\).
  2. Find, showing all necessary working, the exact volume obtained when the shaded region is rotated through \(360 ^ { \circ }\) about the \(\boldsymbol { y }\)-axis. {www.cie.org.uk} after the live examination series. }
CAIE P1 2017 November Q10
12 marks Standard +0.3
10 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{5201a3d5-7733-4d10-9de5-0c2255e3ad60-18_401_584_264_776} The diagram shows part of the curve \(y = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \left( x ^ { 4 } - 1 \right)\), defined for \(x \geqslant 0\).
  1. Find, showing all necessary working, the area of the shaded region.
  2. Find, showing all necessary working, the volume obtained when the shaded region is rotated through \(360 ^ { \circ }\) about the \(x\)-axis.
  3. Find, showing all necessary working, the volume obtained when the shaded region is rotated through \(360 ^ { \circ }\) about the \(y\)-axis.
CAIE P1 2018 November Q10
10 marks Standard +0.3
10 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{d5d94eb8-7f41-4dff-b503-8be4f20e21b7-16_648_823_262_660} The diagram shows part of the curve \(y = 2 ( 3 x - 1 ) ^ { - \frac { 1 } { 3 } }\) and the lines \(x = \frac { 2 } { 3 }\) and \(x = 3\). The curve and the line \(x = \frac { 2 } { 3 }\) intersect at the point \(A\).
  1. Find, showing all necessary working, the volume obtained when the shaded region is rotated through \(360 ^ { \circ }\) about the \(x\)-axis.
  2. Find the equation of the normal to the curve at \(A\), giving your answer in the form \(y = m x + c\).
CAIE P1 2019 November Q11
10 marks Standard +0.3
11 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{0e4a249a-9e6a-49d4-996c-fe07b7730f59-18_650_611_260_762} The diagram shows a shaded region bounded by the \(y\)-axis, the line \(y = - 1\) and the part of the curve \(y = x ^ { 2 } + 4 x + 3\) for which \(x \geqslant - 2\).
  1. Express \(y = x ^ { 2 } + 4 x + 3\) in the form \(y = ( x + a ) ^ { 2 } + b\), where \(a\) and \(b\) are constants. Hence, for \(x \geqslant - 2\), express \(x\) in terms of \(y\).
  2. Hence, showing all necessary working, find the volume obtained when the shaded region is rotated through \(360 ^ { \circ }\) about the \(\boldsymbol { y }\)-axis.
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CAIE P2 2020 Specimen Q7
11 marks Standard +0.3
7
  1. Show that \(\tan ^ { 2 } x + \cos ^ { 2 } x \equiv \sec ^ { 2 } x + \frac { 1 } { 2 } \cos 2 x - \frac { 1 } { 2 }\) and hence find the exact value of $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi } \left( \tan ^ { 2 } x + \cos ^ { 2 } x \right) \mathrm { d } x$$
  2. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{0af2714b-d3eb-4112-a869-eda5cf266cd8-13_535_771_274_648} The region enclosed by the curve \(y = \tan x + \cos x\) and the lines \(x = 0 , x = \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi\) and \(y = 0\) is shown in the diagram. Find the exact volume of the solid produced when this region is rotated completely about the \(x\)-axis.
CAIE P2 2012 June Q7
11 marks Standard +0.3
7
  1. Show that \(\tan ^ { 2 } x + \cos ^ { 2 } x \equiv \sec ^ { 2 } x + \frac { 1 } { 2 } \cos 2 x - \frac { 1 } { 2 }\) and hence find the exact value of $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi } \left( \tan ^ { 2 } x + \cos ^ { 2 } x \right) d x$$
  2. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{48ab71ff-c37b-4e0b-b031-d99b0cf517a8-3_550_785_1573_721} The region enclosed by the curve \(y = \tan x + \cos x\) and the lines \(x = 0 , x = \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi\) and \(y = 0\) is shown in the diagram. Find the exact volume of the solid produced when this region is rotated completely about the \(x\)-axis.
CAIE P3 2008 June Q9
10 marks Challenging +1.2
9 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{20893bfc-3300-4205-9d2c-729cc3243971-4_547_1401_264_370} The diagram shows the curve \(y = \mathrm { e } ^ { - \frac { 1 } { 2 } x } \sqrt { } ( 1 + 2 x )\) and its maximum point \(M\). The shaded region between the curve and the axes is denoted by \(R\).
  1. Find the \(x\)-coordinate of \(M\).
  2. Find by integration the volume of the solid obtained when \(R\) is rotated completely about the \(x\)-axis. Give your answer in terms of \(\pi\) and e.
CAIE P2 2015 November Q7
10 marks Standard +0.8
7
  1. Show that the exact value of \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi } \left( \cos ^ { 2 } x + \frac { 1 } { \cos ^ { 2 } x } \right) \mathrm { d } x\) is \(\frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi + \frac { 9 } { 8 } \sqrt { } 3\).
  2. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{7e100be2-9768-4fcd-b516-c714e53b0665-3_444_495_1523_865} The diagram shows the curve \(y = \cos x + \frac { 1 } { \cos x }\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi\). The shaded region is bounded by the curve and the lines \(x = 0 , x = \frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi\) and \(y = 0\). Find the exact volume of the solid obtained when the shaded region is rotated completely about the \(x\)-axis.
CAIE P2 2018 November Q6
8 marks Standard +0.8
6 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{6bf7ba66-8362-4ac0-8e5c-3f88a3ccdf86-10_351_488_264_826} The diagram shows the curve with equation \(y = \sqrt { } \left( 1 + 3 \cos ^ { 2 } \left( \frac { 1 } { 2 } x \right) \right)\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \pi\). The region \(R\) is bounded by the curve, the axes and the line \(x = \pi\).
  1. Use the trapezium rule with two intervals to find an approximation to the area of \(R\), giving your answer correct to 3 significant figures.
  2. The region \(R\) is rotated completely about the \(x\)-axis. Without using a calculator, find the exact volume of the solid produced.
CAIE P3 2020 November Q10
12 marks Standard +0.8
10 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{77a45360-8e1d-4f4f-9830-075d832a14cf-18_549_933_260_605} The diagram shows the curve \(y = \sqrt { x } \cos x\), for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \frac { 3 } { 2 } \pi\), and its minimum point \(M\), where \(x = a\). The shaded region between the curve and the \(x\)-axis is denoted by \(R\).
  1. Show that \(a\) satisfies the equation \(\tan a = \frac { 1 } { 2 a }\).
  2. The sequence of values given by the iterative formula \(a _ { n + 1 } = \pi + \tan ^ { - 1 } \left( \frac { 1 } { 2 a _ { n } } \right)\), with initial value \(x _ { 1 } = 3\), converges to \(a\). Use this formula to determine \(a\) correct to 2 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to 4 decimal places.
  3. Find the volume of the solid obtained when the region \(R\) is rotated completely about the \(x\)-axis. Give your answer in terms of \(\pi\).
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CAIE Further Paper 2 2020 November Q1
7 marks Standard +0.3
1
  1. By differentiating \(\mathrm { e } ^ { - x ^ { 2 } }\), find the Maclaurin's series for \(\mathrm { e } ^ { - x ^ { 2 } }\) up to and including the term in \(x ^ { 2 }\).
  2. Deduce an approximation to \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 5 } } \mathrm { e } ^ { - x ^ { 2 } } \mathrm {~d} x\), giving your answer as a rational fraction in its lowest terms.
CAIE Further Paper 2 2020 November Q2
6 marks Challenging +1.2
2 A curve has equation \(\mathrm { y } = \cosh \mathrm { x }\), for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 2 }\).
Find, in terms of \(\pi\) and e, the area of the surface generated when the curve is rotated through \(2 \pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis.
CAIE Further Paper 2 2021 November Q8
14 marks Challenging +1.8
8
  1. Starting from the definition of cosh in terms of exponentials, prove that $$2 \cosh ^ { 2 } A = \cosh 2 A + 1$$ The curve \(C\) has parametric equations $$\mathrm { x } = 2 \cosh 2 \mathrm { t } + 3 \mathrm { t } , \quad \mathrm { y } = \frac { 3 } { 2 } \cosh 2 \mathrm { t } - 4 \mathrm { t } , \quad \text { for } - \frac { 1 } { 2 } \leqslant t \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 2 }$$ The area of the surface generated when \(C\) is rotated through \(2 \pi\) radians about the \(y\)-axis is denoted by \(A\).
    1. Show that \(A = 10 \pi \int _ { - \frac { 1 } { 2 } } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } } ( 2 \cosh 2 t + 3 t ) \cosh 2 t d t\).
    2. Hence find \(A\) in terms of \(\pi\) and e.
      If you use the following lined page to complete the answer(s) to any question(s), the question number(s) must be clearly shown.
CAIE Further Paper 2 2022 November Q3
8 marks Challenging +1.2
3
  1. A curve has equation \(\mathrm { y } = \mathrm { e } ^ { \mathrm { x } } + \frac { 1 } { 4 } \mathrm { e } ^ { - \mathrm { x } }\), for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant 1\). Find, in terms of \(\pi\) and e , the area of the surface generated when the curve is rotated through \(2 \pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis.
  2. Using standard results from the list of formulae (MF19), or otherwise, find the Maclaurin's series for \(\mathrm { e } ^ { x } + \frac { 1 } { 4 } \mathrm { e } ^ { - x }\) up to and including the term in \(x ^ { 2 }\).
Edexcel C34 2014 January Q12
12 marks Standard +0.8
12. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{5b698944-41ac-4072-b5e1-c580b7752c39-40_695_1212_276_420} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 4}
\end{figure} Figure 4 shows a sketch of part of the curve with equation $$y = x ( \sin x + \cos x ) , \quad 0 \leqslant x \leqslant \frac { \pi } { 4 }$$ The finite region \(R\), shown shaded in Figure 4, is bounded by the curve, the \(x\)-axis and the line \(x = \frac { \pi } { 4 }\). This shaded region is rotated through \(2 \pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis to form a solid of revolution, with volume \(V\).
  1. Assuming the formula for volume of revolution show that \(V = \int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { \pi } { 4 } } \pi x ^ { 2 } ( 1 + \sin 2 x ) \mathrm { d } x\)
  2. Hence using calculus find the exact value of \(V\). You must show your working.
    (Solutions based entirely on graphical or numerical methods are not acceptable.)
Edexcel C34 2017 January Q9
9 marks Standard +0.3
9. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{e30f0c28-1695-40a1-8e9a-6ea7e29042bf-16_727_1491_258_239} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 3}
\end{figure}
  1. By using the substitution \(u = 2 x + 3\), show that $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { 12 } \frac { x } { ( 2 x + 3 ) ^ { 2 } } \mathrm {~d} x = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \ln 3 - \frac { 2 } { 9 }$$ The curve \(C\) has equation $$y = \frac { 9 \sqrt { x } } { ( 2 x + 3 ) } , \quad x > 0$$ The finite region \(R\), shown shaded in Figure 3, is bounded by the curve \(C\), the \(x\)-axis and the line with equation \(x = 12\). The region \(R\) is rotated through \(2 \pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis to form a solid of revolution.
  2. Use the result of part (a) to find the exact value of the volume of the solid generated.
Edexcel C34 2018 January Q6
5 marks Standard +0.3
6. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{7d07e1ad-d87a-4eb5-a15e-05b927892915-14_768_712_212_616} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 2}
\end{figure} The curve shown in Figure 2 has equation $$y ^ { 2 } = 3 \tan \left( \frac { x } { 2 } \right) , \quad 0 < x < \pi , \quad y > 0$$ The finite region \(R\), shown shaded in Figure 2, is bounded by the curve, the line with equation \(x = \frac { \pi } { 3 }\) the \(x\)-axis and the line with equation \(x = \frac { \pi } { 2 }\) The region \(R\) is rotated through \(360 ^ { \circ }\) about the \(x\)-axis to generate a solid of revolution.
Show that the exact value of the volume of the solid generated may be written as \(A \ln \left( \frac { 3 } { 2 } \right)\), where \(A\) is a constant to be found.
Edexcel C34 2019 January Q9
10 marks Standard +0.8
9. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{ae871952-f525-44e6-8bac-09308aa1964f-34_1331_1589_264_182} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 2}
\end{figure} (c) Find the exact value for the volume of this solid, giving your answer as a single, simplified fraction. \section*{Figure 2 shows a sketch of part of the curve \(C\) with equation \(y = x + \sin 2 x\).
The region \(R\), shown shaded in Figure 2, is bounded by \(C\), the \(x\)-axis and the line with equation \(x = \frac { \pi } { 2 }\) The region \(R\) is rotated through \(2 \pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis to form a solid of revolution.
Figure 2 shows a sketch of part of the curve \(C\) with equation \(y = x + \sin 2 x\). The region \(R\), shown shaded in Figure 2, is bounded by \(C\), the \(x\)-axis and the line with equation \(x = \frac { \pi } { 2 }\) The region \(R\) is rotated through \(2 \pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis to form a solid of revolution.} \(\_\_\_\_\) simplified fraction.
Edexcel C34 2014 June Q12
12 marks Challenging +1.2
12. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{423eb549-0873-4185-8faf-12dedafcd108-19_568_956_221_502} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 3}
\end{figure} Figure 3 shows a sketch of part of the curve \(C\) with parametric equations $$x = \tan t , \quad y = 2 \sin ^ { 2 } t , \quad 0 \leqslant t < \frac { \pi } { 2 }$$ The finite region \(S\), shown shaded in Figure 3, is bounded by the curve \(C\), the line \(x = \sqrt { 3 }\) and the \(x\)-axis. This shaded region is rotated through \(2 \pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis to form a solid of revolution.
  1. Show that the volume of the solid of revolution formed is given by $$4 \pi \int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { \pi } { 3 } } \left( \tan ^ { 2 } t - \sin ^ { 2 } t \right) \mathrm { d } t$$
  2. Hence use integration to find the exact value for this volume.
Edexcel C34 Specimen Q10
15 marks Standard +0.8
10. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{e375f6ad-4a76-42a0-b7bf-ae47e5cbdaeb-34_599_923_322_571} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 3}
\end{figure} Figure 3 shows part of the curve \(C\) with parametric equations $$x = \tan \theta , \quad y = \sin \theta , \quad 0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant \frac { \pi } { 2 }$$ The point \(P\) lies on \(C\) and has coordinates \(\left( \sqrt { 3 } , \frac { 1 } { 2 } \sqrt { 3 } \right)\)
  1. Find the value of \(\theta\) at the point \(P\). The line \(l\) is a normal to \(C\) at \(P\). The normal cuts the \(x\)-axis at the point \(Q\).
  2. Show that \(Q\) has coordinates \(( k \sqrt { 3 } , 0 )\), giving the value of the constant \(k\). The finite shaded region \(S\) shown in Figure 3 is bounded by the curve \(C\), the line \(x = \sqrt { 3 }\) and the \(x\)-axis. This shaded region is rotated through \(2 \pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis to form a solid of revolution.
  3. Find the volume of the solid of revolution, giving your answer in the form \(p \pi \sqrt { 3 } + q \pi ^ { 2 }\), where \(p\) and \(q\) are constants. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{e375f6ad-4a76-42a0-b7bf-ae47e5cbdaeb-39_61_29_2608_1886}