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1.5.16 Gradient of a parametric curve (A-level only)

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A curved profile for a glass sculpture C C\,C is modeled by the parametric equations

x=14t2+1,y=2t−8t,t>0 x = \frac{1}{4}t^2 + 1, \quad y = 2t - \frac{8}{t}, \quad t > 0 x=41​t2+1,y=2t−t8​,t>0

The curve C C\,C intersects the xxx-axis at the point QQQ.

a.

Find the xxx-coordinate of QQQ.

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b.

The line l l\,l is the normal to C C\,C at the point PPP. Given that t=4t = 4t=4 at PPP:

Write down the coordinates of PPP.

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c.

Using calculus, show that an equation of l l\,l is

4x+5y=50 4x + 5y = 50 4x+5y=50
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d.

The region R R\,R is bounded by the curve CCC, the line lll, and the xxx-axis.

Using algebraic integration, find the exact volume of the solid of revolution formed when the region R R\,R is rotated through 2π 2\pi\,2π radians about the xxx-axis.

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