The region enclosed by the curve y = 2 sin 3x, the x-axis and the line x = a, where 0 < a < 1 radian, lies entirely above the x-axis. Given that the area of this region is 1/3 square unit, find the value of a.
- The region enclosed by the curve y = 2 sin 3x, the x-axis and the line x = a, where 0 < a < 1 radian, lies entirely above the x-axis. Given that the area of this region is 1/3 square unit, find the value of a.[6]
Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2014). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [B1,B1] B1 for ∫ k cos 3x only, B1 for - 2/3 cos 3x only
- [M1] M1 for correct substitution of the correct limits into their result
- [A1] A1 for correct equation
- [M1] M1 for correct method of solution of equation of the form cos ma = k
- [A1] A1 allow 0.349, must be a radian answer
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