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9709 P32 - Nov 2023 - Q2 - 4 marks
1614

The parametric curve is \(x=(\ln t)^2,\ y=e^{2-t^2}\), for \(t>0\). Find its gradient when \(t=e\), simplifying your answer. [4]

9709 P32 - Nov 2020 - Q5 - 7 marks
1615
Bell-shaped parametric curve x=tan theta, y=cos squared theta; point P on left branch

The parametric equations are \(x=\tan\theta\), \(y=\cos^2\theta\), for \(-\pi/2<\theta<\pi/2\).

(a) Show that the gradient at parameter \(\theta\) is \(-2\sin\theta\cos^3\theta\). [3]

The gradient has its maximum value at P.

(b) Find the exact x-coordinate of P. [4]

9709 P31 - Nov 2020 - Q3 - 5 marks
1616

The parametric equations of a curve are \(x=3-\cos2\theta\), \(y=2\theta+\sin2\theta\), for \(0<\theta<\pi/2\).

Show that \(dy/dx=\cot\theta\). [5]

9709 P31 - Nov 2019 - Q3
1617

The parametric equations of a curve are

\(x = 2t + \\sin 2t, \quad y = \\ln(1 - \\cos 2t)\).

Show that \(\frac{dy}{dx} = \csc 2t\).

9709 P31 - Nov 2018 - Q4
1618

The parametric equations of a curve are

\(x = 2 \sin \theta + \sin 2\theta, \quad y = 2 \cos \theta + \cos 2\theta,\)

where \(0 < \theta < \pi\).

  1. Obtain an expression for \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) in terms of \(\theta\).
  2. Hence find the exact coordinates of the point on the curve at which the tangent is parallel to the \(y\)-axis.
9709 P32 - Mar 2018 - Q5
1619

The parametric equations of a curve are

\(x = 2t + \sin 2t, \quad y = 1 - 2 \cos 2t,\)

for \(-\frac{1}{2}\pi < t < \frac{1}{2}\pi\).

(i) Show that \(\frac{dy}{dx} = 2 \tan t.\)

(ii) Hence find the \(x\)-coordinate of the point on the curve at which the gradient of the normal is 2. Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.

9709 P32 - Jun 2017 - Q4
1620

The parametric equations of a curve are

\(x = t^2 + 1, \quad y = 4t + \ln(2t - 1)\).

(i) Express \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) in terms of \(t\).

(ii) Find the equation of the normal to the curve at the point where \(t = 1\). Give your answer in the form \(ax + by + c = 0\).

9709 P31 - Jun 2017 - Q4
1621

The parametric equations of a curve are

\(x = \\ln \, \cos \theta\), \(y = 3\theta - \tan \theta\),

where \(0 \leq \theta < \frac{1}{2}\pi\).

(i) Express \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) in terms of \(\tan \theta\).

(ii) Find the exact \(y\)-coordinate of the point on the curve at which the gradient of the normal is equal to 1.

9709 P33 - Jun 2016 - Q4
1622

The parametric equations of a curve are

\(x = t + \\cos t\), \(y = \\ln(1 + \\sin t)\),

where \(-\frac{1}{2}\pi < t < \frac{1}{2}\pi\).

(i) Show that \(\frac{dy}{dx} = \sec t\).

(ii) Hence find the \(x\)-coordinates of the points on the curve at which the gradient is equal to 3. Give your answers correct to 3 significant figures.

9709 P33 - Jun 2015 - Q5
1623

The parametric equations of a curve are

\(x = a \cos^4 t, \quad y = a \sin^4 t,\)

where \(a\) is a positive constant.

  1. Express \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) in terms of \(t\).
  2. Show that the equation of the tangent to the curve at the point with parameter \(t\) is \(x \sin^2 t + y \cos^2 t = a \sin^2 t \cos^2 t\).
  3. Hence show that if the tangent meets the x-axis at \(P\) and the y-axis at \(Q\), then \(OP + OQ = a\), where \(O\) is the origin.
9709 P33 - Nov 2014 - Q2
1624

A curve is defined for \(0 < \theta < \frac{1}{2}\pi\) by the parametric equations

\(x = \tan \theta, \quad y = 2 \cos^2 \theta \sin \theta\).

Show that \(\frac{dy}{dx} = 6 \cos^5 \theta - 4 \cos^3 \theta\).

9709 P31 - Nov 2023 - Q6 - 6 marks
1625

The parametric equations are \(x=\sqrt t+3,\ y=\ln t\), for \(t>0\).

(a) Obtain a simplified expression for \(dy/dx\) in terms of \(t\). [3]

(b) Find the exact coordinates of the point where the normal has gradient −2. [3]

9709 P31 - Nov 2014 - Q4
1626

The parametric equations of a curve are

\(x = \frac{1}{\cos^3 t}\), \(y = \tan^3 t\),

where \(0 \leq t < \frac{1}{2} \pi\).

(i) Show that \(\frac{dy}{dx} = \sin t\).

(ii) Hence show that the equation of the tangent to the curve at the point with parameter \(t\) is \(y = x \sin t - \tan t\).

9709 P32 - Jun 2014 - Q4
1627

The parametric equations of a curve are

\(x = t - \tan t, \quad y = \ln(\cos t)\),

for \(-\frac{1}{2}\pi < t < \frac{1}{2}\pi\).

(i) Show that \(\frac{dy}{dx} = \cot t\).

(ii) Hence find the \(x\)-coordinate of the point on the curve at which the gradient is equal to 2. Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.

9709 P31 - Jun 2014 - Q3
1628

The parametric equations of a curve are

\(x = \\ln(2t + 3)\), \(y = \frac{3t + 2}{2t + 3}\).

Find the gradient of the curve at the point where it crosses the y-axis.

9709 P31 - Nov 2013 - Q4
1629

The parametric equations of a curve are

\(x = e^{-t} \cos t, \quad y = e^{-t} \sin t.\)

Show that \(\frac{dy}{dx} = \tan \left( t - \frac{1}{4} \pi \right).\)

9709 P33 - Nov 2012 - Q3
1630

The parametric equations of a curve are

\(x = \frac{4t}{2t + 3}\), \(y = 2 \ln(2t + 3)\).

  1. Express \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) in terms of \(t\), simplifying your answer.
  2. Find the gradient of the curve at the point for which \(x = 1\).
9709 P33 - Jun 2012 - Q3
1631

The parametric equations of a curve are

\(x = \sin 2\theta - \theta\), \(y = \cos 2\theta + 2 \sin \theta\).

Show that \(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{2 \cos \theta}{1 + 2 \sin \theta}\).

9709 P33 - Nov 2011 - Q8
1632

The diagram shows the curve with parametric equations

\(x = \\sin t + \\cos t, \quad y = \\sin^3 t + \\cos^3 t,\)

for \(\frac{1}{4}\pi < t < \frac{5}{4}\pi.\)

(i) Show that \(\frac{dy}{dx} = -3 \sin t \cos t.\)

(ii) Find the gradient of the curve at the origin.

(iii) Find the values of \(t\) for which the gradient of the curve is 1, giving your answers correct to 2 significant figures.

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9709 P31 - Nov 2011 - Q2
1633

The parametric equations of a curve are

\(x = 3(1 + \\sin^2 t)\), \(y = 2 \\cos^3 t\).

Find \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) in terms of \(t\), simplifying your answer as far as possible.

9709 P32 - Jun 2011 - Q5
1634

The parametric equations of a curve are

\(x = \ln(\tan t)\), \(y = \sin^2 t\),

where \(0 < t < \frac{1}{2}\pi\).

(i) Express \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) in terms of \(t\).

(ii) Find the equation of the tangent to the curve at the point where \(x = 0\).

9709 P33 - Nov 2010 - Q2
1635

The parametric equations of a curve are

\(x = \frac{t}{2t + 3}\), \(y = e^{-2t}\).

Find the gradient of the curve at the point for which \(t = 0\).

9709 P33 - Jun 2023 - Q4 - 5 marks
1636

The parametric curve is \(x=\dfrac{\cos\theta}{2-\sin\theta},\ y=\theta+2\cos\theta\). Show that \(\dfrac{dy}{dx}=(2-\sin\theta)^2\). [5]

9709 P3 - Jun 2009 - Q6
1637

The parametric equations of a curve are

\(x = a \cos^3 t, \quad y = a \sin^3 t,\)

where \(a\) is a positive constant and \(0 < t < \frac{1}{2} \pi\).

(i) Express \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) in terms of \(t\).

(ii) Show that the equation of the tangent to the curve at the point with parameter \(t\) is

\(x \sin t + y \cos t = a \sin t \cos t.\)

(iii) Hence show that, if this tangent meets the \(x\)-axis at \(X\) and the \(y\)-axis at \(Y\), then the length of \(XY\) is always equal to \(a\).

9709 P3 - Nov 2008 - Q4
1638

The parametric equations of a curve are

\(x = a(2\theta - \sin 2\theta)\), \(y = a(1 - \cos 2\theta)\).

Show that \(\frac{dy}{dx} = \cot \theta\).

9709 P3 - Jun 2006 - Q3
1639

The parametric equations of a curve are

\(x = 2\theta + \sin 2\theta, \quad y = 1 - \cos 2\theta.\)

Show that \(\frac{dy}{dx} = \tan \theta.\)

9709 P32 - Mar 2023 - Q5 - 6 marks
1640

The parametric curve is \(x=te^{2t},\ y=t^2+t+3\).

(a) Show that \(dy/dx=e^{-2t}\). [3]

(b) Show that its normal at \(t=-1\) passes through \((0,3-e^{-4})\). [3]

9709 P33 - Nov 2022 - Q4 - 5 marks
1641

The parametric equations of a curve are \[x=2t-\tan t,\qquad y=\ln(\sin2t),\] for \(0<t<\pi/2\).

Show that \(\dfrac{dy}{dx}=\cot t\). [5]

9709 P33 - Jun 2022 - Q6 - 8 marks
1642

The parametric equations of a curve are \(x=1/\cos t\), \(y=\ln\tan t\), where \(0<t<\pi/2\).

(a) Show that \(\dfrac{dy}{dx}=\dfrac{\cos t}{\sin^2t}\). [5]

(b) Find the equation of the tangent to the curve at the point where \(y=0\). [3]

9709 P32 - Mar 2022 - Q4 - 5 marks
1643

The parametric equations of a curve are \[x=1-\cos\theta,\qquad y=\cos\theta-\frac14\cos2\theta.\]

Show that \(\dfrac{dy}{dx}=-2\sin^2(\theta/2)\). [5]

9709 P33 - Jun 2021 - Q3 - 7 marks
1644

The parametric equations of a curve are \[x=t+\ln(t+2),\qquad y=(t-1)e^{-2t},\] where t>−2.

(a) Express dy/dx in terms of t, simplifying your answer. [5]

(b) Find the exact y-coordinate of the stationary point of the curve. [2]

9709 P31 - Jun 2021 - Q6 - 8 marks
1645

The parametric equations of a curve are \[x=\ln(2+3t),\qquad y=\frac{t}{2+3t}.\]

(a) Show that the gradient of the curve is always positive. [5]

(b) Find the equation of the tangent to the curve at the point where it intersects the y-axis. [3]

9709 P32 - Jun 2026 - Q5 - 10 marks
9107

A curve has parametric equations \[x=2\theta-\tan2\theta,\qquad y=6\theta+2\ln(\cos2\theta),\] for \(0\le\theta\le\pi/4\).

(a) Find \(dy/dx\) in terms of \(\tan2\theta\). [6]

(b) Find the exact coordinates of the point where the tangent gradient is \(-1\). [4]

9709 P33 - Jun 2026 - Q5 - 9 marks
9119

(a) A curve has parametric equations \(x=\tan2t\), \(y=1/\sin2t\). Show that \(dy/dx\) can be written as \(\dfrac{A\cos2t}{\tan^22t}\), finding the constant \(A\). [5]

(b) Find an exact equation of the tangent at \(t=\pi/8\). [4]

9709 P31 - Nov 2025 - Q7 - 5 marks
9435

The parametric equations of a curve are \[x=t^2-\ln(2t+1),\qquad y=\frac{t}{2t+1}.\]

Obtain a simplified expression for \(\dfrac{dy}{dx}\) in terms of \(t\). [5]

9709 P31 - Jun 2025 - Q4 - 6 marks
9492

The parametric equations are \(x=e^{\tan t}\), \(y=3\tan^2t\). Find the tangent at \((e,3)\) in the form \(y=mx+c\), with exact \(m,c\). [6]

9709 P35 - Jun 2025 - Q6 - 9 marks
9539

The parametric equations are \(x=\dfrac2{\cos3t}\), \(y=\tan3t\), for \(0\le t\le2\pi\).

(a) Show that \(dy/dx\) can be written as \(A\operatorname{cosec}3t\), finding the constant \(A\). [5]

(b) Find the normal at \(t=\pi/12\) in the form \(y=mx+c\), with exact constants. [4]

9709 P32 - Nov 2024 - Q8 - 8 marks
9960

A curve is given by \(x=\tan^2(2t),\ y=\cos(2t)\), for \(0<t<\pi/4\).

(a) Show that \(dy/dx=-\frac12\cos^3(2t)\). [4]

(b) Find the normal at \(t=\pi/8\), in the form y=mx+c. [4]

9709 P33 - Nov 2024 - Q7 - 8 marks
9974

For \(0<t<\pi/2\), \(x=3\sin2t\) and \(y=\tan t+\cot t\).

(a) Show that \(dy/dx=-2/(3\sin^22t)\). [5]

(b) Find the Cartesian equation of the normal where \(t=\pi/4\). [3]

9709 P21 - Nov 2020 - Q7 - 10 marks
10492

A curve is defined parametrically by \[x=3t-2\sin t,\qquad y=5t+4\cos t,\qquad0\leq t\leq2\pi.\] Its gradient is \(5/2\) at each of the points \(P\) and \(Q\).

(a) Show that the values of \(t\) at \(P\) and \(Q\) satisfy \(10\cos t-8\sin t=5\). [3]

(b) Express \(10\cos t-8\sin t\) as \(R\cos(t+\alpha)\), where \(R>0\) and \(0<\alpha<\pi/2\). Give \(R\) exactly and \(\alpha\) to 3 significant figures. [3]

(c) Hence find the values of \(t\) at \(P\) and \(Q\). [4]

9709 P21 - Jun 2020 - Q3 - 5 marks
10525

A curve has parametric equations \[x=e^t-2e^{-t},\qquad y=3e^{2t}+1.\]

Find the tangent at the point where \(t=0\). [5]

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