Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Integration

Integration — practice question

A curve is given by the equation $y = (kx - 3)^{-1} + (kx - 3)$, where $k$ is a non-zero constant.
(i)[7]

Find the $x$-coordinates of the stationary points in terms of $k$, and determine the nature of each one, giving reasons for your answers.

(ii)[5]

The diagram shows part of the curve for the case when $k = 1$. Show all necessary working, and find the volume produced when the shaded region, bounded by the curve, the $x$-axis, the $y$-axis and the line $x = 2$, is rotated through $360^\circ$ about the $x$-axis.

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