9231 P12 - Jun 2024 - Q07
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The curve C has polar equation \(r^2 = (\pi - \theta) \arctan(\pi - \theta)\), for \(0 \leq \theta \leq \pi\).
(a) Sketch C and state the polar coordinates of the point of C furthest from the pole. [3]
(b) Using the substitution \(u = \pi - \theta\), or otherwise, find the area of the region enclosed by C and the initial line. [7]
(c) Show that, at the point of C furthest from the initial line,
\(2(\pi - \theta) \arctan(\pi - \theta) \cot \theta - \frac{\pi - \theta}{1 + (\pi - \theta)^2} - \arctan(\pi - \theta) = 0\)
and verify that this equation has a root for \(\theta\) between 1.2 and 1.3. [5]
