The path of a high-precision laser cutter across a titanium plate is defined by the parametric equations
x=t2+8t,y=12t(8−t),a≤t≤b x = t^2 + 8t, \quad y = \frac{12}{t(8-t)}, \quad a \le t \le b x=t2+8t,y=t(8−t)12,a≤t≤bwhere ttt is the time in seconds, and aaa and bbb are constants. The cutter's path intersects the reference line y=1y = 1y=1 at two points representing the start and end of a specific cooling phase.
Find the value of aaa and the value of bbb, where b>ab > ab>a.
The region RRR is bounded by the path and the line y=1y = 1y=1. Show that the area of region RRR is given by
M−k∫abt+4t(8−t) dt M - k \int_{a}^{b} \frac{t+4}{t(8-t)} \, dt M−k∫abt(8−t)t+4dtwhere MMM and kkk are constants to be found.
Express t+4t(8−t)\frac{t+4}{t(8-t)}t(8−t)t+4 in partial fractions.
Hence, use algebraic integration to find the exact area of RRR, giving your answer in the form P−Qln3P - Q \ln 3P−Qln3, where PPP and QQQ are integers.
Practise Edexcel A Level Maths 11.8 Finding Areas with exam-style questions for A Level Maths. 28 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.
