Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Integration

Integration — practice question

The diagram depicts the curve $y = \sqrt{1 + 2x}$, which crosses the $x$-axis at $A$ and the $y$-axis at $B$. The $y$-coordinate of point $C$ on the curve is $3$.
(i)[2]

Find the coordinates of $B$ and $C$.

(ii)[4]

Find the equation of the normal to the curve at $C$.

(iii)[5]

Find the volume obtained when the shaded region is rotated through $360^\circ$ about the $y$-axis.

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This 11-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: The correct coordinates are $B=(0,1)$ and $C=(4,3)$

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