The profile of a cooling fin in a high-performance engine is modeled by a curve CCC in the (x,y)(x, y)(x,y) plane. For y>0y > 0y>0, the gradient of the curve at any point (x,y)(x, y)(x,y) is given by the differential equation
dydx=x3y227 \frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{x^3 y^2}{27} dxdy=27x3y2The curve CCC passes through the point with coordinates (3,1)(3, 1)(3,1). Show that CCC intersects the coordinate axes at exactly one point and state the coordinates of this point. Fully justify your answer.
Practise Edexcel A Level Maths 11.10 Solving Differential Equations with exam-style questions for A Level Maths. 35 questions, matched to the Edexcel A Level Maths (9MA0) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.
