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Question 39

The profile of a specialized aerodynamic sail is modeled by a curve with parametric equations

x=36−6t,y=t336+6t,0≤t≤6 x = \sqrt{36-6t}, \quad y = \frac{t^3}{\sqrt{36+6t}}, \quad 0 \le t \le 6 x=36−6t​,y=36+6t​t3​,0≤t≤6

The curve intersects the yyy-axis at the point where t=6t=6t=6 and the xxx-axis at the point where t=0t=0t=0. The region RRR is bounded by the curve and the positive xxx and yyy axes.

a.

Show that the area of RRR is given by

K∫06t31296−36t2 dt K \int_{0}^{6} \frac{t^3}{\sqrt{1296-36t^2}} \, dt K∫06​1296−36t2​t3​dt

where KKK is a constant to be found.

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b.

Using the substitution u=1296−36t2u = 1296 - 36t^2u=1296−36t2, or otherwise, find the exact area of RRR.

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3.6 Integration (A-level only) Questions

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363 exam-style questions on CCEA A Level Maths 3.6 Integration (A-level only), covering 3.6.1 Integration (A-level only), 3.6.2 Integration (A-level only), 3.6.3 Integration (A-level only), 3.6.4 Integration (A-level only), 3.6.5 Integration (A-level only), 3.6.6 Integration (A-level only), and 3.6.7 Integration (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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