4.09c Area enclosed: by polar curve

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CAIE Further Paper 1 2020 June Q7
17 marks Challenging +1.2
7 The curve \(C _ { 1 }\) has polar equation \(r = \theta \cos \theta\), for \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\).
  1. The point on \(C _ { 1 }\) furthest from the line \(\theta = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\) is denoted by \(P\). Show that, at \(P\), $$2 \theta \tan \theta - 1 = 0$$ and verify that this equation has a root between 0.6 and 0.7 .
    The curve \(C _ { 2 }\) has polar equation \(r = \theta \sin \theta\), for \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\). The curves \(C _ { 1 }\) and \(C _ { 2 }\) intersect at the pole, denoted by \(O\), and at another point \(Q\).
  2. Find the polar coordinates of \(Q\), giving your answers in exact form.
  3. Sketch \(C _ { 1 }\) and \(C _ { 2 }\) on the same diagram.
  4. Find, in terms of \(\pi\), the area of the region bounded by the arc \(O Q\) of \(C _ { 1 }\) and the arc \(O Q\) of \(C _ { 2 }\). [7]
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CAIE Further Paper 1 2020 June Q5
11 marks Challenging +1.8
5 The curve \(C\) has polar equation \(r = \operatorname { atan } \theta\), where \(a\) is a positive constant and \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi\).
  1. Sketch \(C\) and state the greatest distance of a point on \(C\) from the pole.
  2. Find the exact value of the area of the region bounded by \(C\) and the half-line \(\theta = \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi\).
  3. Show that \(C\) has Cartesian equation \(\mathrm { y } = \frac { \mathrm { x } ^ { 2 } } { \sqrt { \mathrm { a } ^ { 2 } - \mathrm { x } ^ { 2 } } }\).
  4. Using your answer to part (b), deduce the exact value of \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } a \sqrt { 2 } } \frac { x ^ { 2 } } { \sqrt { a ^ { 2 } - x ^ { 2 } } } d x\).
CAIE Further Paper 1 2021 June Q5
10 marks Challenging +1.8
5 The curve \(C\) has polar equation \(r = \operatorname { acot } \left( \frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi - \theta \right)\), where \(a\) is a positive constant and \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi\). It is given that the greatest distance of a point on \(C\) from the pole is \(2 \sqrt { 3 }\).
  1. Sketch \(C\) and show that \(a = 2\).
  2. Find the exact value of the area of the region bounded by \(C\), the initial line and the half-line \(\theta = \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi\).
  3. Show that \(C\) has Cartesian equation \(2 ( x + y \sqrt { 3 } ) = ( x \sqrt { 3 } - y ) \sqrt { x ^ { 2 } + y ^ { 2 } }\).
CAIE Further Paper 1 2021 June Q5
9 marks Challenging +1.3
5 The curve \(C\) has polar equation \(r = \frac { 1 } { \pi - \theta } - \frac { 1 } { \pi }\), where \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\).
  1. Sketch \(C\).
  2. Show that the area of the region bounded by the half-line \(\theta = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\) and \(C\) is \(\frac { 3 - 4 \ln 2 } { 4 \pi }\).
CAIE Further Paper 1 2022 June Q6
13 marks Challenging +1.8
6 The curve \(C\) has polar equation \(r ^ { 2 } = \tan ^ { - 1 } \left( \frac { 1 } { 2 } \theta \right)\), where \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant 2\).
  1. Sketch \(C\) and state, in exact form, the greatest distance of a point on \(C\) from the pole.
  2. Find the exact value of the area of the region bounded by \(C\) and the half-line \(\theta = 2\).
    Now consider the part of \(C\) where \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\).
  3. Show that, at the point furthest from the half-line \(\theta = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\), $$\left( \theta ^ { 2 } + 4 \right) \tan ^ { - 1 } \left( \frac { 1 } { 2 } \theta \right) \sin \theta - \cos \theta = 0$$ and verify that this equation has a root between 0.6 and 0.7 . \(7 \quad\) The matrix \(\mathbf { A }\) is given by \(\mathbf { A } = \left( \begin{array} { l l l } 1 & 2 & 3 \\ 4 & k & 6 \\ 7 & 8 & 9 \end{array} \right)\).
    1. Find the set of values of \(k\) for which \(\mathbf { A }\) is non-singular.
    2. Given that \(\mathbf { A }\) is non-singular, find, in terms of \(k\), the entries in the top row of \(\mathbf { A } ^ { - 1 }\).
    3. Given that \(\mathbf { B } = \left( \begin{array} { l l l } 1 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 & 0 \end{array} \right)\), give an example of a matrix \(\mathbf { C }\) such that \(\mathbf { B A C } = \left( \begin{array} { l l } 2 & 1 \\ k & 4 \end{array} \right)\).
    4. Find the set of values of \(k\) for which the transformation in the \(x - y\) plane represented by \(\left( \begin{array} { l l } 2 & 1 \\ k & 4 \end{array} \right)\) has two distinct invariant lines through the origin.
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CAIE Further Paper 1 2022 June Q6
13 marks Challenging +1.2
6 The curve \(C\) has Cartesian equation \(x ^ { 2 } + x y + y ^ { 2 } = a\), where \(a\) is a positive constant.
  1. Show that the polar equation of \(C\) is \(r ^ { 2 } = \frac { 2 a } { 2 + \sin 2 \theta }\).
  2. Sketch the part of \(C\) for \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi\). The region \(R\) is enclosed by this part of \(C\), the initial line and the half-line \(\theta = \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi\).
  3. It is given that \(\sin 2 \theta\) may be expressed as \(\frac { 2 \tan \theta } { 1 + \tan ^ { 2 } \theta }\). Use this result to show that the area of \(R\) is $$\frac { 1 } { 2 } a \int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi } \frac { 1 + \tan ^ { 2 } \theta } { 1 + \tan \theta + \tan ^ { 2 } \theta } \mathrm {~d} \theta$$ and use the substitution \(t = \tan \theta\) to find the exact value of this area.
CAIE Further Paper 1 2023 June Q5
12 marks Challenging +1.3
5 The curve \(C\) has polar equation \(r ^ { 2 } = \frac { 1 } { \theta ^ { 2 } + 1 }\), for \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant \pi\).
  1. Sketch \(C\) and state the polar coordinates of the point of \(C\) furthest from the pole.
  2. Find the area of the region enclosed by \(C\), the initial line, and the half-line \(\theta = \pi\).
  3. Show that, at the point of \(C\) furthest from the initial line, $$\left( \theta + \frac { 1 } { \theta } \right) \cot \theta - 1 = 0$$ and verify that this equation has a root between 1.1 and 1.2.
CAIE Further Paper 1 2023 June Q5
10 marks Standard +0.3
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  1. Show that the curve with Cartesian equation $$x ^ { 2 } - y ^ { 2 } = a$$ where \(a\) is a positive constant, has polar equation \(r ^ { 2 } = a \sec 2 \theta\).
    The curve \(C\) has polar equation \(r ^ { 2 } = \operatorname { asec } 2 \theta\), where \(a\) is a positive constant, for \(0 \leqslant \theta < \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi\).
  2. Sketch \(C\) and state the minimum distance of \(C\) from the pole.
  3. Find, in terms of \(a\), the exact value of the area of the region enclosed by \(C\), the initial line, and the half-line \(\theta = \frac { 1 } { 12 } \pi\). [You may use any result from the list of formulae (MF19) without proof.] [4]
CAIE Further Paper 1 2024 June Q7
15 marks Challenging +1.8
7 The curve \(C\) has polar equation \(r ^ { 2 } = ( \pi - \theta ) \tan ^ { - 1 } ( \pi - \theta )\), for \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant \pi\).
  1. Sketch \(C\) and state the polar coordinates of the point of \(C\) furthest from the pole.
  2. Using the substitution \(u = \pi - \theta\), or otherwise, find the area of the region enclosed by \(C\) and the initial line.
  3. Show that, at the point of \(C\) furthest from the initial line, $$2 ( \pi - \theta ) \tan ^ { - 1 } ( \pi - \theta ) \cot \theta - \frac { \pi - \theta } { 1 + ( \pi - \theta ) ^ { 2 } } - \tan ^ { - 1 } ( \pi - \theta ) = 0$$ and verify that this equation has a root for \(\theta\) between 1.2 and 1.3.
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CAIE Further Paper 1 2024 June Q7
13 marks Challenging +1.8
7 The curve \(C\) has polar equation \(r ^ { 2 } = \sin 2 \theta \cos \theta\), for \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant \pi\).
  1. Sketch \(C\) and state the equation of the line of symmetry.
  2. Find a Cartesian equation for \(C\).
  3. Find the total area enclosed by \(C\).
  4. Find the greatest distance of a point on \(C\) from the pole. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{7eb2abb1-68f4-4cc8-8314-f436906d6c4e-16_2718_36_141_2011} If you use the following page to complete the answer to any question, the question number must be clearly shown.
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CAIE Further Paper 1 2020 November Q7
17 marks Challenging +1.2
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  1. Show that the curve with Cartesian equation $$\left( x ^ { 2 } + y ^ { 2 } \right) ^ { \frac { 5 } { 2 } } = 4 x y \left( x ^ { 2 } - y ^ { 2 } \right)$$ has polar equation \(r = \sin 4 \theta\).
    The curve \(C\) has polar equation \(r = \sin 4 \theta\), for \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi\).
  2. Sketch \(C\) and state the equation of the line of symmetry.
  3. Find the exact value of the area of the region enclosed by \(C\).
  4. Using the identity \(\sin 4 \theta \equiv 4 \sin \theta \cos ^ { 3 } \theta - 4 \sin ^ { 3 } \theta \cos \theta\), find the maximum distance of \(C\) from the line \(\theta = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\). Give your answer correct to 2 decimal places.
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CAIE Further Paper 1 2020 November Q5
14 marks Challenging +1.8
5 The curve \(C\) has polar equation \(r = \ln ( 1 + \pi - \theta )\), for \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant \pi\).
  1. Sketch \(C\) and state the polar coordinates of the point of \(C\) furthest from the pole.
  2. Using the substitution \(u = 1 + \pi - \theta\), or otherwise, show that the area of the region enclosed by \(C\) and the initial line is $$\frac { 1 } { 2 } ( 1 + \pi ) \ln ( 1 + \pi ) ( \ln ( 1 + \pi ) - 2 ) + \pi$$
  3. Show that, at the point of \(C\) furthest from the initial line, $$( 1 + \pi - \theta ) \ln ( 1 + \pi - \theta ) - \tan \theta = 0$$ and verify that this equation has a root between 1.2 and 1.3.
CAIE Further Paper 1 2021 November Q6
13 marks Challenging +1.2
6 The curve \(C\) has polar equation \(r = 2 \cos \theta ( 1 + \sin \theta )\), for \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\).
  1. Find the polar coordinates of the point on \(C\) that is furthest from the pole.
  2. Sketch C.
  3. Find the area of the region bounded by \(C\) and the initial line, giving your answer in exact form.
CAIE Further Paper 1 2021 November Q5
12 marks Challenging +1.2
5 The curve \(C\) has polar equation \(r = 3 + 2 \sin \theta\), for \(- \pi < \theta \leqslant \pi\).
  1. The diagram shows part of \(C\). Sketch the rest of \(C\) on the diagram.
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    The straight line \(l\) has polar equation \(r \sin \theta = 2\).
  2. Add \(l\) to the diagram in part (a) and find the polar coordinates of the points of intersection of \(C\) and \(l\).
  3. The region \(R\) is enclosed by \(C\) and \(l\), and contains the pole. Find the area of \(R\), giving your answer in exact form.
CAIE Further Paper 1 2022 November Q6
14 marks Standard +0.8
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  1. Show that the curve with Cartesian equation $$\left( x ^ { 2 } + y ^ { 2 } \right) ^ { 2 } = 36 \left( x ^ { 2 } - y ^ { 2 } \right)$$ has polar equation \(r ^ { 2 } = 36 \cos 2 \theta\).
    The curve \(C\) has polar equation \(r ^ { 2 } = 36 \cos 2 \theta\), for \(- \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi \leqslant \theta \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi\).
  2. Sketch \(C\) and state the maximum distance of a point on \(C\) from the pole.
  3. Find the area of the region enclosed by \(C\).
  4. Find the maximum distance of a point on \(C\) from the initial line, giving the answer in exact form.
CAIE Further Paper 1 2022 November Q5
12 marks Standard +0.8
5 The curve \(C\) has polar equation \(r = \operatorname { asec } ^ { 2 } \theta\), where \(a\) is a positive constant and \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi\).
  1. Sketch \(C\), stating the polar coordinates of the point of intersection of \(C\) with the initial line and also with the half-line \(\theta = \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi\).
  2. Find the maximum distance of a point of \(C\) from the initial line.
  3. Find the area of the region enclosed by \(C\), the initial line and the half-line \(\theta = \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi\).
  4. Find, in the form \(y = f ( x )\), the Cartesian equation of \(C\).
CAIE Further Paper 1 2023 November Q6
15 marks Challenging +1.2
6
  1. Show that the curve with Cartesian equation $$\left( x - \frac { 1 } { 2 } \right) ^ { 2 } + y ^ { 2 } = \frac { 1 } { 4 }$$ has polar equation \(r = \cos \theta\).
    The curves \(C _ { 1 }\) and \(C _ { 2 }\) have polar equations $$r = \cos \theta \quad \text { and } \quad r = \sin 2 \theta$$ respectively, where \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\). The curves \(C _ { 1 }\) and \(C _ { 2 }\) intersect at the pole and at another point \(P\).
  2. Find the polar coordinates of \(P\).
  3. In a single diagram sketch \(C _ { 1 }\) and \(C _ { 2 }\), clearly identifying each curve, and mark the point \(P\).
  4. The region \(R\) is enclosed by \(C _ { 1 }\) and \(C _ { 2 }\) and includes the line \(O P\). Find, in exact form, the area of \(R\).
CAIE Further Paper 1 2023 November Q6
13 marks Challenging +1.8
6 The curve \(C\) has polar equation \(r = \mathrm { e } ^ { - \theta } - \mathrm { e } ^ { - \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi }\), where \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\).
  1. Sketch \(C\) and state, in exact form, the greatest distance of a point on \(C\) from the pole.
  2. Find the exact value of the area of the region bounded by \(C\) and the initial line.
  3. Show that, at the point on \(C\) furthest from the initial line, $$1 - e ^ { \theta - \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi } - \tan \theta = 0$$ and verify that this equation has a root between 0.56 and 0.57 .
CAIE Further Paper 1 2024 November Q7
16 marks Challenging +1.2
7 The curve \(C _ { 1 }\) has polar equation \(r = a ( \cos \theta + \sin \theta )\) for \(- \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi \leqslant \theta \leqslant \frac { 3 } { 4 } \pi\), where \(a\) is a positive constant.
  1. Find a Cartesian equation for \(C _ { 1 }\) and show that it represents a circle, stating its radius and the Cartesian coordinates of its centre.
  2. Sketch \(C _ { 1 }\) and state the greatest distance of a point on \(C _ { 1 }\) from the pole. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{beb9c1f1-1676-4432-a42a-c418ff9f45d8-14_2721_40_107_2010} The curve \(C _ { 2 }\) with polar equation \(r = a \theta\) intersects \(C _ { 1 }\) at the pole and the point with polar coordinates \(( a \phi , \phi )\).
  3. Verify that \(1.25 < \phi < 1.26\).
  4. Show that the area of the smaller region enclosed by \(C _ { 1 }\) and \(C _ { 2 }\) is equal to $$\frac { 1 } { 2 } a ^ { 2 } \left( \frac { 3 } { 4 } \pi + \frac { 1 } { 3 } \phi ^ { 3 } - \phi + \frac { 1 } { 2 } \cos 2 \phi \right)$$ and deduce, in terms of \(a\) and \(\phi\), the area of the larger region enclosed by \(C _ { 1 }\) and \(C _ { 2 }\).
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CAIE Further Paper 1 2020 Specimen Q3
10 marks Standard +0.8
3 The curve \(C\) has polar equation \(r = 2 + 2 \cos \theta\), for \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant \pi\).
  1. Sketch \(C\).
  2. Find the area of the region enclosed by \(C\) and the initial line.
  3. Show that the Cartesian equation of \(C\) can be expressed as \(4 \left( x ^ { 2 } + y ^ { 2 } \right) = \left( x ^ { 2 } + y ^ { 2 } - 2 x \right) ^ { 2 }\).
CAIE Further Paper 2 2022 June Q1
5 marks Standard +0.8
1 The curve \(C\) has polar equation \(r = \mathrm { e } ^ { \frac { 3 } { 4 } \theta }\) for \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant \alpha\).
Given that the length of \(C\) is \(s\), find \(\alpha\) in terms of \(s\).
Edexcel F2 2021 January Q7
13 marks Challenging +1.2
7. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{4d3e1c8e-c659-4cfe-82ac-5bfce0f58ba3-24_445_597_248_676} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 1}
\end{figure} Figure 1 shows a sketch of curve \(C\) with polar equation $$r = 3 \sin 2 \theta \quad 0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant \frac { \pi } { 2 }$$ The point \(P\) on \(C\) has polar coordinates \(( R , \phi )\). The tangent to \(C\) at \(P\) is perpendicular to the initial line.
  1. Show that \(\tan \phi = \frac { 1 } { \sqrt { 2 } }\)
  2. Determine the exact value of \(R\). The region \(S\), shown shaded in Figure 1, is bounded by \(C\) and the line \(O P\), where \(O\) is the pole.
  3. Use calculus to show that the exact area of \(S\) is $$p \arctan \frac { 1 } { \sqrt { 2 } } + q \sqrt { 2 }$$ where \(p\) and \(q\) are constants to be determined. Solutions relying entirely on calculator technology are not acceptable.
Edexcel F2 2022 January Q4
10 marks Challenging +1.3
4. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{0d458344-42cb-48d1-90b3-e071df8ea7bb-12_897_1040_205_534} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 2}
\end{figure} Figure 2 shows part of the curve with polar equation $$r = 4 - \frac { 3 } { 2 } \cos 6 \theta \quad 0 \leqslant \theta < 2 \pi$$
  1. Sketch, on the polar grid in Figure 2,
    1. the rest of the curve with equation $$r = 4 - \frac { 3 } { 2 } \cos 6 \theta \quad 0 \leqslant \theta < 2 \pi$$
    2. the polar curve with equation $$r = 1$$ $$0 \leqslant \theta < 2 \pi$$ A spare copy of the grid is given on page 15. In part (b) you must show all stages of your working. Solutions relying entirely on calculator technology are not acceptable.
  2. Determine the exact area enclosed between the two curves defined in part (a). Only use this grid if you need to redraw your answer to part (a) \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{0d458344-42cb-48d1-90b3-e071df8ea7bb-15_901_1042_1651_532} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Copy of Figure 2}
    \end{figure}
Edexcel F2 2023 January Q8
10 marks Challenging +1.2
8. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{ed3689f7-b3f0-447b-baa5-e44b8d8342d0-28_522_1084_260_495} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 1}
\end{figure} The curve \(C\) shown in Figure 1 has polar equation $$r = 1 - \sin \theta \quad 0 \leqslant \theta < \frac { \pi } { 2 }$$ The point \(P\) lies on \(C\), such that the tangent to \(C\) at \(P\) is parallel to the initial line.
  1. Use calculus to determine the polar coordinates of \(P\) The finite region \(R\), shown shaded in Figure 1, is bounded by
    $$\frac { 1 } { 32 } ( a \pi + b \sqrt { 3 } + c )$$ where \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\) are integers to be determined.
Edexcel F2 2024 January Q5
9 marks Challenging +1.2
5. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{d5eb0ca8-92ba-466f-84f5-8fc36c168695-16_669_817_296_625} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 1}
\end{figure} Figure 1 shows a sketch of the curve with polar equation $$r = 10 \cos \theta + \tan \theta \quad 0 \leqslant \theta < \frac { \pi } { 2 }$$ The point \(P\) lies on the curve where \(\theta = \frac { \pi } { 3 }\) The region \(R\), shown shaded in Figure 1, is bounded by the initial line, the curve and the line \(O P\), where \(O\) is the pole. Use algebraic integration to show that the exact area of \(R\) is $$\frac { 1 } { 12 } ( a \pi + b \sqrt { 3 } + c )$$ where \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\) are integers to be determined.