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Past Papers on Curve and Circle Geometry

The document contains a series of mathematical exercises and past exam questions covering various topics such as geometry, calculus, and trigonometry. It includes problems related to curves, areas, intersections, and expansions, along with diagrams for visual reference. The questions are structured to assess understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
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Past Papers on Curve and Circle Geometry

The document contains a series of mathematical exercises and past exam questions covering various topics such as geometry, calculus, and trigonometry. It includes problems related to curves, areas, intersections, and expansions, along with diagrams for visual reference. The questions are structured to assess understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
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In theequation
triangleofABC , ABC=is12
a curve = 2xangle
y cm, 2
− 8x BAC
+ 9 and
= the
60◦ equation of ACB
and angle is ◦x. +Find
a line =L 45 y = [Link] exact length
of BC. [3]
(i) Find the x-coordinates of the points of intersection of L and C . [4]

2 (ii) Show
(i) Showthat
thatthe
oneequation
of these 2points
tan2 θiscos θ=
also the3 stationary [Link] 2 cos2 θ + 3 cos θ − 2 = 0.[3]
pointinofthe
can be written
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5 (ii) Hence solve the equation 2 tan2 θ cos θ = 3, for 0◦ ≤ θ ≤ 360◦ . [3]

3 (i) Find the first 3 terms in the expansion, in ascending powers of x, of (2 + x2 )5 . [3]

O the expansion of (1 + x ) (2 + x ) .
(ii) Hence find the coefficient of x4 in 2 2 2 5
[3]

Q
4 The equation of a curve C is y = 2x2 −5 cm
8x + 9 and the equation of a line L is x + y = 3.

(i) Find the x-coordinates of the points of intersection of L and C . [4]


P 12 cm T
(ii) Show that one of these points is also the stationary point of C. [3]
The diagram shows a circle with centre O and radius 5 cm. The point P lies on the circle, PT is a
tangent to the circle and PT = 12 cm. The line OT cuts the circle at the point Q.
5
(i) Find the perimeter of the shaded region. [4]

(ii) Find the area of the shaded region. [3]

The function f is such that f(x) = (3x + 2)3 − 5 for x ≥ 0.


O
6

(i) Obtain an expression for f ′ (x) and


Q
hence explain why f is an increasing function.
5 cm
[3]

(ii) Obtain an expression for f −1 (x) and state the domain of f −1 . [4]

P 12 cm T

The diagram shows a circle with centre O and radius 5 cm. The point P lies on the circle, PT is a
tangent to the circle and PT = 12 cm. The line OT cuts the circle at the point Q.

(i)2008Find
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(ii) Find the area of the shaded region. [3]

6 The function f is such that f(x) = (3x + 2)3 − 5 for x ≥ 0.

(i) Obtain an expression for f ′ (x) and hence explain why f is an increasing function. [3]

(ii) Obtain an expression for f −1 (x) and state the domain of f −1 . [4]

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m
5c
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P Q
6 9 cm

OT
cm
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arc length PQ is 9 cm. The tangents toPthe circle at P and Q meet
Q at the point T . Calculate
(i) angle POQ in radians, 3 9 cm [2]
(ii) the length of PT , [3]
6
(iii) the area of the shaded region. [3]
T

7
In the diagram, the circle has centre O and radiusO5 cm. The points P and Q lie on the circle, and the
arc length PQ is 9 cm. The tangents to the circle
m at P and Q meet at the point T . Calculate
5c
(i) angle POQ in radians, [2]
P Q
r cm
(ii) the length of PT , 9 cm [3]
(iii) the area of the shaded region. [3]

x cm
7 T
A wire, 80 cm long, is cut into two pieces. One piece is bent to form a square of side x cm and the
Inother
the diagram,
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to form circleO
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radius r cm5 cm.
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length PQ 2 9 cm. The tangents to the circle at P and Q meet at the point T . Calculate
is
is A cm .
r cm
(i) angle POQ in radians, 2 [2]
(π + 4)x − 160x + 1600
(i) Show that A
(ii) the length of PT ,= . [3][4]
π
(iii)(ii)theGiven
area of the
that shaded
x and region.
r can vary, find the value of x for which A has a stationary value. [3][4]
x cm

7 A wire, 80 cm long, is cut into two8pieces. One piece is bent to form a square of side x cm and the
8 The equation
other of a curve
piece is bent to formis ya = 5 − of. radius r cm (see diagram). The total area of the square and the
circle x
2
circle is A cm .
(i) Show that the equation of the normal to the curve at the point P (2, 1) is 2y + x = 4. [4]
(π + 4)x − 160x + 1600
2
A = the curve again at the point
r cm
(i) Show
This normal that
meets . Q. [4]
π
(ii) Given
(ii) Find the
thatcoordinates Q. find the value of x for which A has a stationary value.
x and r canofvary, [3]
[4]

(iii) Find the length of [Link] [2]


The equation of a curve is y = 5 − .
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(i) is
circle Show . the equation of the normal to the curve at the point P (2, 1) is 2y + x = 4.
A cmthat
2 [4]

This normal meets (the


π +curve
4)x2 −again
160xat+ the
1600point Q.
4
y the graph of y = a sin(bx) + c for 0 ≤ x ≤ 2π .
The diagram shows
9
(i) Find the values of a, b and c. [3]

(ii) Find the smallest value of x in the interval 0 ≤ x ≤ 2π for which y = 0. [3]
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x
O ! R1 2!
A B
–3 " rad
O
The diagram shows the graph of y = a sin(bx) + c for 0 ≤ x ≤ 2π .
R2
(i) Find the values of a, b and c. [3]

(ii) Find the smallest value of x in the interval 0 ≤ x ≤ 2π for which y = 0. [3]
The diagram shows a circle with centre O. The circle is divided into two regions, R1 and R2 , by the
radii OA and OB, where angle AOB = θ radians. The perimeter of the region R1 is equal to the length
of the major arc AB.
5
(i) Show that θ = π − 1. R1 [3]
A B
2
(ii) Given that the area of region R1 is 30 cm" find the area of region R2 , correct to 3 significant
, rad
figures. [4]
O

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The diagram shows a circle with centre O. The circle is divided into two regions, R1 and R2 , by the
radii OA and OB, where angle AOB = θ radians. The perimeter of the region R1 is equal to the length
of the major arc AB.

(i) Show that θ = π − 1. [3]

(ii) Given that the area of region R1 is 30 cm2 , find the area of region R2 , correct to 3 significant
figures. [4]

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4 The equation of a curve is y = x4 + 4x + 9.

(i) Find the coordinates of the stationary point on the curve and determine its nature. [4]
2
(ii) Find the area of the region enclosed by the curve, the x-axis and the lines x = 0 and x = 1. [3]
1 Solve the equation 3 tan(2x + 15◦ ) = 4 for 0◦ ≤ x ≤ 180◦ . [4]
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5
2 The equation of a curve is y = 3 cos 2x. The equation of a line is x + 2y = π . On the same diagram,
B
sketch the curve and the line for 0 ≤ x ≤ π . [4]

3 (i) Find the first 3 terms in the expansion of (2 − x)6 in ascending powers of x. [3]

(ii) Given that the coefficient of x2 in the expansion of (1 + 2x + ax2 )(2 − x)6 is 48, find the value of
the constant a. [3]
A C
6 cm O D
4
4 The equation of a curve is y = x + 4x + 9.
The
(i) diagram shows a semicircle
Find the coordinates ABC with
of the stationary centre
point O curve
on the and radius 6 cm. The
and determine point B is such that
its nature. [4]
angle BOA is 90◦ and BD is an arc of a circle with centre A. Find
(ii) Findlength
(i) the the area of the
of the BD, enclosed by the curve, the x-axis and the lines x = 0 and x = 1.
arc region [3]
[4]
(ii) the area of the shaded region. [3]
5
B
dy
6 A curve is such that = k − 2x, where k is a constant.
dx

(i) Given that the tangents to the curve at the points where x = 2 and x = 3 are perpendicular, find
the value of k. [4]

(ii) Given also that the curve passes through the point (4, 9), find the equation of the curve. [3]
A C
6 cm O D

The diagram shows a semicircle ABC with centre O and radius 6 cm. The point B is such that
angle BOA is 90◦ and BD is an arc of a circle with centre A. Find
(i) the length of the arc BD, [4]
(ii) the area of the shaded region. [3]

© UCLES 2009 dy 9709/11/O/N/09


6 A curve is such that = k − 2x, where k is a constant.
dx

(i) Given that the tangents to the curve at the points where x = 2 and x = 3 are perpendicular, find
the value of k. [4]

(ii) Given also that the curve passes through the point (4, 9), find the equation of the curve. [3]

© UCLES 2009 9709/11/O/N/09

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