Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Integration

Integration — practice question

The curve shown in the diagram is $y = x \cos 2x$, with $x \geq 0$.
(a)[4]

Determine the equation of the tangent to the curve at the point where $x = \tfrac{1}{2}\pi$.

(b)[5]

Calculate the exact area of the shaded part in the diagram, which is bounded by the curve and the $x$-axis.

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