Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Integration

Integration — practice question

The diagram presents a segment of the curve $y = \frac{x}{2} + \frac{6}{x}$. The line $y = 4$ cuts the curve at the points $P$ and $Q$.
(i)[6]

Show that the tangents to the curve at $P$ and $Q$ intersect at a point on the line $y = x$.

(ii)[6]

Find, showing all necessary working, the volume created when the shaded region is turned through $360^\circ$ about the $x$-axis. Express your answer in terms of $\pi$.

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