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A-LevelMathematicsIntegration9709/12 · Feb/Mar 2023 · Q1111 Marks

The diagram shows the curve with equation x = y² + 1. The points A (5, 2) and B (2, -1) lie on the curve. [Figure 11.1]

  1. (a)Find an equation of the line AB.[2]
  2. (b)Find the volume of revolution when the region between the curve and the line AB is rotated through 360° about the y-axis.[9]

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  1. [M1] Gradient of AB = (2-(-1)) / (5-2) Expect 1, must be from Δy / Δx.
  2. [A1] Equation of AB is y-2=1(x-5) or y+1=1(x-2) OE. Expect y = x-3.
  3. [M1] For curve: [π]∫x²dy=[π]∫(y²+1)²dy = [π]∫(y⁴+2y²+1)dy For curve: Attempt to square y²+1 and attempt integration. Subtracting curve equation from line equation before squaring is M0. Integration before squaring M0.
  4. [A2, 1, 0] [π](y⁵/5 + 2y³/3 + y)
  5. [M1] For line: [π]∫(y+3)²dy = [π]∫(y²+6y+9)dy For line: Attempt to square their y+3 and attempt integration.
  6. [A2, 1, 0] [π](y³/3 + 3y² + 9y) or [π](y+3)³/3 Not available for incorrect line equations.
  7. [DM1] Apply limits -1→2 to either integral providing they have been awarded M1. Expect 15.6 [π] and/or 39[π]. Some evidence of substitution of both - 1 and 2 must be seen. Dependent on at least one of the first 2 M1 marks.
  8. [DM1] Appropriate subtraction. Dependent on at least one of the first 2 M1 marks.
  9. [A1] Volume = [π](39 – 15.6) = 23.4π or 117/5π or awrt 73.5[1327]

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Topic
Integration, A-Level Mathematics (syllabus 9709). Structured question, 11 marks.
Source
A-Level Mathematics, Feb/Mar 2023 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 11.

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