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8.1 Parametric Equations

8.1 Parametric Equations

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Question 11

A curve has the parametric equations

x=sin⁡2t,y=3sin⁡2t,0<t<π x = \sin^2 t, \quad y = 3\sin 2t, \quad 0 < t < \pi x=sin2t,y=3sin2t,0<t<π
a.

Find an expression for dydx\displaystyle \frac{dy}{dx}dxdy​ in terms of ttt.

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b.

Find an equation of the normal to the curve when t=π3\displaystyle t = \frac{\pi}{3}t=3π​.

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c.

Find a cartesian equation for the curve.

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8.1 Parametric Equations Questions

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19 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Maths 8.1 Parametric Equations. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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