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9.7 Parametric Differentiation

9.7 Parametric Differentiation

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Question 20

The curve C C\,C has equation

x=2sec⁡23y,x>2,0<y<π6 x = 2\sec^2 3y, \quad x > 2, \quad 0 < y < \frac{\pi}{6} x=2sec23y,x>2,0<y<6π​
a.

Find dxdy\displaystyle \frac{\text{d}x}{\text{d}y}dydx​ in terms of yyy.

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b.

Hence show that

dydx=pqxx−2 \frac{\text{d}y}{\text{d}x} = \frac{p}{qx\sqrt{x-2}} dxdy​=qxx−2​p​

where p p\,p is irrational and q q\,q is an integer, stating the values of p p\,p and qqq.

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c.

Find the equation of the normal to C C\,C at the point where y=π18\displaystyle y = \frac{\pi}{18}y=18π​, giving your answer in the form y=mx+cy = mx + cy=mx+c where m m\,m and c c\,c are exact constants.

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9.7 Parametric Differentiation Questions

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35 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Maths 9.7 Parametric Differentiation. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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