The curves C₁ and C₂ have polar equations C₁: r = 1/√2, for 0 < θ < 2π, C₂: r = √(sin10), for 0 ≤ θ≤ π. Find the polar coordinates of the point of intersection of C₁ and C₂. Sketch C₁ and C₂ on the same diagram. Find the exact value of the area of the region enclosed by C1, C2 and the half-line θ = 0.
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- [M1A1] sin⁻¹(1/2) = π/6 ⇒ θ = π/6; Intersection at (1/√2, π/6) (Accept 1.05 for π/3.)
- [B1] C₁: Circle centre at pole and radius 1/√2
- [B1] C₂: Curve, approx. correct orientation, from (0,0) to (1,π).
- [B1] Completely correct correct shape.
- [M1A1] 1/2 ∫ (r₁² - r₂²) dθ = 1/2 ∫(1/2 - sinθ) dθ
- [M1A1] 1/2 [θ/2 + cosθ] = 1/2 [π/12 + √3/4 - 1]
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