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9231-2021-mj-11-q05
May/June 2021 · Paper 11 · Question 5 · 10 marks
5(a) θ=0 B1 B1 Initial line with correct position and shape of curve.
SCB1 if correct shape with wrong starting position.
Pole position must be clear.
acot1π=2 3a=2 B1 Substitutes θ= 1π. AG.
6 6
3
5(b) 1 1 6 π 4cot2 ( 1π−θ ) dθ M1 Uses 1r2dθ with correct limits.
2
2 3
0
( ) ( )
2 0 1 6 π cosec2 ( 1 3 π−θ ) −1dθ=2 cot ( 1 3 π−θ ) −θ 0 1 6 π M1 A1 Uses cot2 1 3 π−θ =cosec2 1 3 π−θ −1 and integrates.
( )
2 3−1π−1 3 = 4 3−1π A1 OE, must be exact.
6 3 3 3
4
5(c) cosπcosθ+sinπsinθ M1 Uses the identities for cos(A−B) and sin(A−B). Or
r =2 3 3
sinπcosθ−cosπsinθ identity for tan (A – B).
3 3
x2 + y2 =2 rcosθ+ 3rsinθ M1 Applies r = x2 + y2,x=rcosθ and y=rsinθ.
3rcosθ−rsinθ
( ) ( )
2 x+ y 3 = x 3−y x2 + y2 A1 AG.
3
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9231-2021-mj-12-q05
May/June 2021 · Paper 12 · Question 5 · 10 marks
5(a) θ=0 B1 B1 Initial line with correct position and shape of curve.
SCB1 if correct shape with wrong starting position.
Pole position must be clear.
acot1π=2 3a=2 B1 Substitutes θ= 1π. AG.
6 6
3
5(b) 1 1 6 π 4cot2 ( 1π−θ ) dθ M1 Uses 1r2dθ with correct limits.
2
2 3
0
( ) ( )
2 0 1 6 π cosec2 ( 1 3 π−θ ) −1dθ=2 cot ( 1 3 π−θ ) −θ 0 1 6 π M1 A1 Uses cot2 1 3 π−θ =cosec2 1 3 π−θ −1 and integrates.
( )
2 3−1π−1 3 = 4 3−1π A1 OE, must be exact.
6 3 3 3
4
5(c) cosπcosθ+sinπsinθ M1 Uses the identities for cos(A−B) and sin(A−B). Or
r =2 3 3
sinπcosθ−cosπsinθ identity for tan (A – B).
3 3
x2 + y2 =2 rcosθ+ 3rsinθ M1 Applies r = x2 + y2,x=rcosθ and y=rsinθ.
3rcosθ−rsinθ
( ) ( )
2 x+ y 3 = x 3−y x2 + y2 A1 AG.
3
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9231-2021-mj-13-q05
May/June 2021 · Paper 13 · Question 5 · 9 marks
5(a) B1 Approximately correct curve passing through the
pole, O, with correct domain.
B1 r strictly increasing over the domain 0 to π .
2
B1 Correct form at O.
Approx tangential to initial line at O.
[O] [θ = 0]
3
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5(b) 1π 1 1 2 M1 Uses 1r2 dθ with correct limits.
12
−
dθ 2
2 0 π−θ π
1π 1 2 1 M1 Expands.
12 − + dθ
2 0 ( π−θ)2 π ( π−θ) π2
1 1 2 θ 1 2 π M1 A1 Integrates all terms to obtain correct form.
+ ln(π−θ)+
2 π−θ π π2
0
12 2 π 1 1 2 1 3 2 1 M1 Substitute limits into an expression of the correct
+ ln + − + lnπ = + ln form and simplify the log terms.
2π π 2 2π π π 22π π 2
3−4ln2 A1 AG
=
4π
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9231-2021-on-11-q06
Oct/Nov 2021 · Paper 11 · Question 6 · 13 marks
6(a) 2 ( c(c)−(1+s)s )=0 M1 dr
Finds and sets equal to 0.
dθ
1−s−2s2 =0 A1
sinθ=−1, sinθ= 1 leading to θ=1π M1 A1 Solves quadratic in sinθ.
2 6
( ) ( )
3 3, 1π A1 Allow 2.60, 1π 3sf
2 6 6
5
6(b) B1 π
Correct shape. Tangential to θ= at pole, r strictly
2
π
increasing to then decreasing.
6
B1 Correct position. All in first quadrant.
θ=0
2
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6(c) 1 1 2 π 4c2(1+s)2 dθ=2 1 2 π c2 +2sc2 +s2c2 dθ M1 A1 Uses 1
2
r2 dθ with correct limits.
2
0 0
2 1 2 π 1 ( cos2θ+1 )+2sinθcos2θ+1sin22θ dθ M1 Uses double angle formulae on first and last terms.
2 4
0
1π A1 Obtains integrable form.
2 cos2θ+1+4sinθcos2θ+ 1 −1cos4θ dθ
4 4
0
5θ+1sin2θ−4cos3θ− 1 sin4θ 1 2 π M1 Integrates.
4 2 3 16 0
5π+4 A1
8 3
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9231-2021-on-12-q05
Oct/Nov 2021 · Paper 12 · Question 5 · 12 marks
5(a) B1 Correct symmetrical shape, closed loop.
1
5(b) Line l parallel to initial line and correct side of pole. B1
2=3sinθ+2sin2θ M1
Forms quadratic in sinθ. Or in r r=3+
4
r
sinθ= 1 M1 Solves for sinθ.
2
( )
4,1π A1 SC1 For finding both angles correctly
6
( )
4,5π
A1
6
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5(c) 2×1 π 6 ( 3+2sinθ)2 dθ M1 Finds the part of the required area enclosed by the
2 −π curved outer edge and two line segments from the pole.
2
Limits must be correct.
π 6 9+12sinθ+2 ( 1−cos2θ) dθ M1 Uses double angle formula and integrates.
−π
2
[ 11θ−12cosθ−sin2θ ] 6 π = 22π−13 3 A1 A1
−π 3 2
2
22π−13 3+(4cosπ)×2 M1 Adds area of triangle.
3 2 6
22π− 5 3 A1
3 2
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9231-2021-on-13-q06
Oct/Nov 2021 · Paper 13 · Question 6 · 13 marks
6(a) 2 ( c(c)−(1+s)s )=0 M1 dr
Finds and sets equal to 0.
dθ
1−s−2s2 =0 A1
sinθ=−1, sinθ= 1 leading to θ=1π M1 A1 Solves quadratic in sinθ.
2 6
( ) ( )
3 3, 1π A1 Allow 2.60, 1π 3sf
2 6 6
5
6(b) B1 π
Correct shape. Tangential to θ= at pole, r strictly
2
π
increasing to then decreasing.
6
B1 Correct position. All in first quadrant.
θ=0
2
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6(c) 1 1 2 π 4c2(1+s)2 dθ=2 1 2 π c2 +2sc2 +s2c2 dθ M1 A1 Uses 1
2
r2 dθ with correct limits.
2
0 0
2 1 2 π 1 ( cos2θ+1 )+2sinθcos2θ+1sin22θ dθ M1 Uses double angle formulae on first and last terms.
2 4
0
1π A1 Obtains integrable form.
2 cos2θ+1+4sinθcos2θ+ 1 −1cos4θ dθ
4 4
0
5θ+1sin2θ−4cos3θ− 1 sin4θ 1 2 π M1 Integrates.
4 2 3 16 0
5π+4 A1
8 3
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9231-2022-mj-11-q06
May/June 2022 · Paper 11 · Question 6 · 13 marks
6(a) B1 Correct domain, r strictly increasing.
B1 Correct gradient when 0 and 2.
Maximum distance of C from the pole is 1. B1 1
4 Must be exact. π
2
3
6(b) 1 2 tan11 d M1 Uses 1r2d with correct limits.
2
2 2
0
1tan11 2 2 d M1 A1 Applies integration by parts.
2 2 0 02 4
1tan11ln(2 4) 2 A1
2 2 0
11ln81ln4 11ln2 A1 Must be exact.
4 2 2 4 2
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6(c)
x
tan111
2 cos
B1 Uses xrcos
2
dx tan111 2sincos tan111 2 2 4 1 0 M1 A1 Sets derivative equal to zero.
d 2 2
2 4 tan11sincos0 A1 AG
2
0.62 4 tan10.3sin0.6cos0.60.108 and B1 Shows sign change.
0.72 4 tan10.35sin0.7cos0.70.209
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9231-2022-mj-12-q06
May/June 2022 · Paper 12 · Question 6 · 13 marks
6(a) B1 Correct domain, r strictly increasing.
B1 Correct gradient when 0 and 2.
Maximum distance of C from the pole is 1. B1 1
4 Must be exact. π
2
3
6(b) 1 2 tan11 d M1 Uses 1r2d with correct limits.
2
2 2
0
1tan11 2 2 d M1 A1 Applies integration by parts.
2 2 0 02 4
1tan11ln(2 4) 2 A1
2 2 0
11ln81ln4 11ln2 A1 Must be exact.
4 2 2 4 2
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6(c)
x
tan111
2 cos
B1 Uses xrcos
2
dx tan111 2sincos tan111 2 2 4 1 0 M1 A1 Sets derivative equal to zero.
d 2 2
2 4 tan11sincos0 A1 AG
2
0.62 4 tan10.3sin0.6cos0.60.108 and B1 Shows sign change.
0.72 4 tan10.35sin0.7cos0.70.209
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9231-2022-mj-13-q06
May/June 2022 · Paper 13 · Question 6 · 13 marks
6(a) xrcos yrsin x2 y2 r2 B1 SOI
r21sincosr21 1sin2a M1 Eliminates both xand yand uses the double angle
2
formula.
2a A1 AG
r2
2sin2
3
6(b) B1 Polar graph with curve in correct domain.
Graph needs gradient 0and r0 for all in the
domain.
B1 π
r strictly decreasing such that r at is greater than
4
half r at 0. Concave graph.
π
Gradient at 0 and must not be vertical or
4
horizontal, respectively.
2
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6(c) 1π B1 AG
1π 4 1tan2
R 14 r2 da d
2 0 2 1tan2 2tan
0
dt M1 Applies given substitution.
t tan leading to sec2
d
dt M1 Applies sec21tan2
sec21t2
d
1 1 A1
R 1a dt
2 t2 t1
0
t2 t1(t 1)2 3 B1 Completes the square.
2 4
1 M1 A1 Applies formula.
R 1a 1 dt 1 atan1 2 t 1 1
2 (t 1)2 3 3 3 3 0
0 2 4
πa A1
6 3
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9231-2022-on-11-q06
Oct/Nov 2022 · Paper 11 · Question 6 · 14 marks
6(a) x2 + y2 =r2 x=rcos y=rsin B1 Used.
r4 =36r2( cos2−sin2 ) =36r2cos2 M1 Substitutes and applies cos2=cos2−sin2 .
r2 =36cos2 A1 AG.
3
6(b) B1 Closed curve.
Correct position and symmetrical about initial line.
B1 Single correct loop.
6 B1 States maximum distance or labels sketch.
3
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6(c) 18 4 cos2d=9sin2 4 M1 Forms 1 2 r2 d
− 4 − 4
18 A1
2
6(d) 1 B1
y=6cos22sin
cos 1 2 2cos−cos−1 2 2sin2sin=0 M1 A1 Sets dy =0.
d
2tan2 M1 Applies suitable trigonometric identity.
cos2cos−sin2sin=0 leading to 1=
1−tan2
=1π A1
6
3 2 A1
2
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9231-2022-on-12-q05
Oct/Nov 2022 · Paper 12 · Question 5 · 12 marks
5(a) B1 Correct position and domain and r strictly
increasing.
B1 Decreasing positive gradient.
=0
(a,0) (2a,1π) B1 Can be labelled on their sketch.
4
3
5(b) y=(2a)sin (1π ) M1 Uses y=rsin
4
a 2 A1
2
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5(c) 1a2 1 4 π sec4d M1 Forms 1
2
r2d with correct limits.
2
0
=1a2 1 4 π sec2 ( tan2+1 ) d M1 Applies sec2=tan2+1 to obtain an
2 0 integrable form.
1π A1
= 1a21tan3+tan4
2 3 0
= 2a2 A1
3
4
5(d) x2 + y2 =r2 x=rcos M1 Substitutes to eliminate either r or .
r2cos2=ar leading to x2 =a x2+y2 leading tox4 =a2( x2 +y2) M1 Completes substitution to eliminate both
r and and makes y or y2 the subject.
A1 AEF
y= a−2x4−x2 =x a−2x2−1
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9231-2022-on-13-q06
Oct/Nov 2022 · Paper 13 · Question 6 · 14 marks
6(a) x2 + y2 =r2 x=rcos y=rsin B1 Used.
r4 =36r2( cos2−sin2 ) =36r2cos2 M1 Substitutes and applies cos2=cos2−sin2 .
r2 =36cos2 A1 AG.
3
6(b) B1 Closed curve.
Correct position and symmetrical about initial line.
B1 Single correct loop.
6 B1 States maximum distance or labels sketch.
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6(c) 18 4 cos2d=9sin2 4 M1 Forms 1 2 r2 d
− 4 − 4
18 A1
2
6(d) 1 B1
y=6cos22sin
cos 1 2 2cos−cos−1 2 2sin2sin=0 M1 A1 Sets dy =0.
d
2tan2 M1 Applies suitable trigonometric identity.
cos2cos−sin2sin=0 leading to 1=
1−tan2
=1π A1
6
3 2 A1
2
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9231-2023-mj-11-q05
May/June 2023 · Paper 11 · Question 5 · 12 marks
5(a) 0 B1* Correct shape and domain, polar graph with r
strictly decreasing but condone if not strictly
decreasing close to π.
DB1 Fully correct including
shape at 0 correct
shape at π correct
l,0 B1 Identified as point furthest from the pole and
given as coordinates.
3
5(b) π 1 M1 Uses correct formula with correct limits.
1 d
2 2 1
0
π M1 A1 1
1 2 tan1 0 Integrates 2 1 .
1tan1π0.631 A1
2
4
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5(c) sin B1 Uses yrsin
y
2 1
dy 2 1 1 2cos 2 1 1 2sin M1 A1 Sets derivative equal to zero.
0
d 2 1
1 A1 AG.
0 cot10
1 B1 Shows sign change (1sf or better).
1.1 cot1.110.02…
1.1
1
and 1.2 cot1.210.209…
1.2
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9231-2023-mj-12-q05
May/June 2023 · Paper 12 · Question 5 · 12 marks
5(a) 0 B1* Correct shape and domain, polar graph with r
strictly decreasing but condone if not strictly
decreasing close to π.
DB1 Fully correct including
shape at 0 correct
shape at π correct
l,0 B1 Identified as point furthest from the pole and
given as coordinates.
3
5(b) π 1 M1 Uses correct formula with correct limits.
1 d
2 2 1
0
π M1 A1 1
1 2 tan1 0 Integrates 2 1 .
1tan1π0.631 A1
2
4
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5(c) sin B1 Uses yrsin
y
2 1
dy 2 1 1 2cos 2 1 1 2sin M1 A1 Sets derivative equal to zero.
0
d 2 1
1 A1 AG.
0 cot10
1 B1 Shows sign change (1sf or better).
1.1 cot1.110.02…
1.1
1
and 1.2 cot1.210.209…
1.2
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9231-2023-mj-13-q05
May/June 2023 · Paper 13 · Question 5 · 10 marks
5(a) r2 cos2sin2 a B1 Uses xrcos and/or yrsin.
r2cos2a M1 Applies relevant double angle formulae.
r2 asec2 A1 AG.
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5(b) B1* Initial line drawn. Correct domain and position, r strictly
increasing.
dB1 Also sloping to right, concave on opposite side to pole,
correct gradient when 0 and π/4 .
O
a B1
3
5(c) 1a1 1 2 sec2d M1 Uses 1 2 r2d with correct limits.
2
0
1alntan 1π1 1 2 π or 1alntan2sec21 1 2 π M1 A1 Integrates.
4 4 0 4 0
1aln 3 1aln3 A1
4 8
4
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9231-2023-on-11-q06
Oct/Nov 2023 · Paper 11 · Question 6 · 15 marks
6(a) x2−x+1+y2 =1r2−rcos+1 =1 B1 Uses x2 + y2 =r2 and x=rcos.
4 4 4 4
r(r−cos)=0 M1 Factorises.
r 0r =cos A1 AG.
3
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6(b) sin2=cos2sincos=cos M1 Sets r values equal and uses sin2=2sincos.
cos0sin= 1 A1 cos0 must be recognised.
2
( 1 3,1π ) A1
2 6
3
6(c) B1 Initial line drawn and one curve correct.
B1 Other curve correct.
B1 Intersection marked in correct position and both
curves labelled.
P
o
=0
3
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6(d) 1 1 6 sin22d+1 1 2 cos2d M1 Uses 1
2
r2d with correct limits.
2 0 2 1
6
1 1 M1 Integratessin22 using identity.
16 sin22d=16 1−cos4d
2 4
0 0
1 A1
= 1−1sin46
4 4 0
1 1 M1 Integrates cos2 using identity.
12 cos2d= 12 1+cos2d
2 1 4 1
6 6
1 A1
= 1+ 1sin22
4 2 1
6
1 ( 1−1 3 ) +1 ( 1−1−1 3 ) =1 ( −3 3 ) A1
4 6 8 4 2 6 4 8 4
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9231-2023-on-12-q06
Oct/Nov 2023 · Paper 12 · Question 6 · 13 marks
6(a) =0 B1 Initial line drawn. Correct shape, r
strictly decreasing.
B1 Correct shape at extremities.
1−e−1
2
π B1 May be seen on their diagram.
3
6(b) 1 1 2 π( e−−e−1 2 π )2 d M1 Uses correct formula with correct
2 limits.
0
1 1 2 π e−2−2e−−1 2 π +e−πd A1
2
0
1π M1 A1 Integrates.
1−1e−2+2e−−1
2
π +e−π2
2 2
0
1 ( −1e−π +2e−π + 1πe−π + 1−2e−1 2 π ) = 3e−π + 1πe−π −e−1 2 π + 1 A1
2 2 2 2 4 4 4
5
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6(c) y= ( e−−e−1 2 π ) sin B1 Uses y=rsin
dy = ( e−−e−1 2 π ) cos+sin ( −e−) =0 M1 A1 Sets derivative equal to zero.
d
−e− A1 AG.
1 1+ tan=01−e−1 2 π −tan=0
2 e−−e−1
2
π
1−e0.56−1 2 π −tan0.56=0.00912 and1−e0.57−1 2 π −tan0.57=−0.00856 B1 Shows sign change.
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9231-2023-on-13-q06
Oct/Nov 2023 · Paper 13 · Question 6 · 15 marks
6(a) x2−x+1+y2 =1r2−rcos+1 =1 B1 Uses x2 + y2 =r2 and x=rcos.
4 4 4 4
r(r−cos)=0 M1 Factorises.
r 0r =cos A1 AG.
3
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6(b) sin2=cos2sincos=cos M1 Sets r values equal and uses sin2=2sincos.
cos0sin= 1 A1 cos0 must be recognised.
2
( 1 3,1π ) A1
2 6
3
6(c) B1 Initial line drawn and one curve correct.
B1 Other curve correct.
B1 Intersection marked in correct position and both
curves labelled.
P
o
=0
3
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6(d) 1 1 6 sin22d+1 1 2 cos2d M1 Uses 1
2
r2d with correct limits.
2 0 2 1
6
1 1 M1 Integratessin22 using identity.
16 sin22d=16 1−cos4d
2 4
0 0
1 A1
= 1−1sin46
4 4 0
1 1 M1 Integrates cos2 using identity.
12 cos2d= 12 1+cos2d
2 1 4 1
6 6
1 A1
= 1+ 1sin22
4 2 1
6
1 ( 1−1 3 ) +1 ( 1−1−1 3 ) =1 ( −3 3 ) A1
4 6 8 4 2 6 4 8 4
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9231-2024-mj-11-q07
May/June 2024 · Paper 11 · Question 7 · 15 marks
7(a) B1 Correct shape.
B1 Section 1ππ correct.
2
0
B1 May be seen on their diagram.
πtan1π, 0 (1.99, 0)
3
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7(b) π 0 M1 Uses correct formula.
A 1 πtan1πd or A1 utan1udu
2 2
0 π or A 1 utan1udu
2
0
11u2 tan1u π 1 π u2 du M1 A1 Integrates by parts.
22 0 4 0 1u2
π u2 π1u2 1 π 1 M1 Rearranges integral into form which can be
du du 1 du integrated.
0 1u2 0 1u2 0 1u2
π A1
utan1u
0
. A 11u2 tan1u π 1utan1u π A1
22
0
4
0
A 1π2tan1π1 πtan1π 1 π2 1 tan1π1π2.65 A1
4 4 4 4
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7(c) y πtan1πsin B1 Uses yrsin
π
1π21
tan1π
M1 A1 Finds derivative.
dy
πtan1πcos sin
d 2 πtan1π
π A1 dy
0,π2πtan1πcot tan1π0 Puts 0 and forms equation. AG.
1π2 d
π1.2 B1 Shows sign change.
2π1.2tan1π1.2cot1.2 tan1π1.20.151
1π1.22
π1.3
and 2π1.3tan1π1.3cot1.3 tan1π1.30.395
1π1.32
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9231-2024-mj-12-q07
May/June 2024 · Paper 12 · Question 7 · 15 marks
7(a) B1 Correct shape.
B1 Section 1ππ correct.
2
0
B1 May be seen on their diagram.
πtan1π, 0 (1.99, 0)
3
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7(b) π 0 M1 Uses correct formula.
A 1 πtan1πd or A1 utan1udu
2 2
0 π or A 1 utan1udu
2
0
11u2 tan1u π 1 π u2 du M1 A1 Integrates by parts.
22 0 4 0 1u2
π u2 π1u2 1 π 1 M1 Rearranges integral into form which can be
du du 1 du
integrated.
0 1u2 0 1u2 0 1u2
π A1
utan1u
0
. A 11u2 tan1u π 1utan1u π A1
22
0
4
0
A 1π2tan1π1 πtan1π 1 π2 1 tan1π1π2.65 A1
4 4 4 4
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7(c) y πtan1πsin B1 Uses yrsin
π
1π21
tan1π
M1 A1 Finds derivative.
dy
πtan1πcos sin
d 2 πtan1π
π A1 dy
0,π2πtan1πcot tan1π0 Puts 0 and forms equation. AG.
1π2 d
π1.2 B1 Shows sign change.
2π1.2tan1π1.2cot1.2 tan1π1.20.151
1π1.22
π1.3
and 2π1.3tan1π1.3cot1.3 tan1π1.30.395
1π1.32
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9231-2024-mj-13-q07
May/June 2024 · Paper 13 · Question 7 · 16 marks
7(a) B1 One loop correct with initial line.
B1 Second loop correct with correct form at the
pole.
0
1π B1 May be seen on their diagram.
2
3
7(b) r5 2(rsin)(rcos)2 M1 Use of sin22sincos, and xrcos
or yrsin.
r5 2yx2 A1
x2 y25 2 2x2y A1 AEF
3
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7(c) 1 π sin(2)cosd M1 Applies 1r2 d.
2
2
0
1 M1 Attempt to integrate in a valid way.
sin2cos d
May apply sin(2)2sincos .
2
1 A1 Correct answer (there are alternative forms).
sincos2d cos3 [c]
3
π A1 CAO
1cos3 2
3 0 3
4
7(d) dr 1sin2cos1 22cos2cossin2sin *M1 A1 Differentiates with respect to.
d 2
2cos2cossin2sin6cos34cos dM1 Correct use of relevant identities to express
in terms of a single trig function.
6cos34cos0cos2 2 dM1 A1 Sets derivative equal to 0 and solves to find
3
1 2
sin2 , cos2 ,
3 3
one of
1
tan2 = or =0.6155
2
A1
4 4 3
r 0.877
3 3 9
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7(d) Alternative method for question 7(d)
2r dr 2 2sin2coscos3 *M1 A1 Differentiates [RHS] with respect to.
d
2 2 1cos2 coscos3 6cos34cos dM1 Correct use of relevant identities in terms of
a single trig function
6cos34cos0cos2 2 dM1 A1 Sets derivative equal to 0 and solves to find
3
1 2
sin2 , cos2 ,
3 3
one of
1
tan2 = or =0.6155
2
A1
4 4 3
r 0.877
3 3 9
6
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5(a) r4 =6r2sincos M1 Substitutes x=rcos, y=rsin and applies
sin2=2sincos.
r2 =3sin2 A1 AG.
2
5(b) B1 Correct position and symmetrical about = 1π.
4
B1 Single correct loop.
=0
3 B1 States maximum distance or labels sketch.
( ) ( )
Allow 3,1π but not 1π, 3 . Allow 3sf.
4 4
3
5(c) 3 π 2sin2d= 3 −1cos2 π 2 M1 Forms 1 2 r2 d. (Allow with wrong limits.)
2 0 2 2 0
3 A1
2
2
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5(d) 1 1 B1
y=32sin22sin
sin 1 2 2cos+sin−1 2 2cos2sin=0 M1 A1 Sets dy =0.
d
2tan M1 Applies suitable trigonometric identity.
sin2cos+cos2sin=0tan2=−tan =−tan
1−tan2 Accept sin3=0.
= 1π A1
3
5 A1 AEF.
34
=1.40
3
22
6
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Oct/Nov 2024 · Paper 12 · Question 7 · 16 marks
7(a) r =a ( x + y) r2 =ax+ay M1 Uses x=rcos and y =rsin to
r r
eliminate
x2 −ax+ y2 −ay =0 M1 A1 OE Obtains Cartesian equation.
(using r2 = x2 + y2.)
(x−a)2 +(y−a)2 = a2 Centre (a,a) and radius a B1
2 2 2 2 2 2
4
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7(b) B1 Circle
B1 Correct position, passing throughO.
O =0
a 2 B1 States maximum distance or labels sketch.
3
7(c) cos+sin−=0 M1
cos1.25+sin1.25−1.25=0.01 cos1.26+sin1.26−1.26=−0.002 A1 Shows sign change.
2
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7(d) a2 2d+a2 4 3π (cos+sin)2 d M1 Uses area formula on both curves.
2 2
0
A1 Forms area of smaller region enclosed by
C and C with correct limits.
1 2
3π M1 Applies relevant identities for the circle
a2 2d+ a2 4 1+2sincosd
2 2 integral to produce integrable form.
0
3π A1 For correct integration of the circle part.
a2 13 +a2 +sin24
2 3 0 2
a23 + a2 ( 3π+ 1 −−sin2 ) = a2 ( 3 + 3π−+ 1cos2 ) A1 Integrates spiral and substitutes correct
6 2 4 2 2 3 4 2 limits.
AG.
a2 π− a2 ( 3 + 3π−+ 1cos2 ) M1 Forms area of larger region enclosed by
2 2 3 4 2 C and C .
1 2
a2 ( −3 + 1 π+− 1cos2 ) A1
2 3 4 2
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7(d) Alternative method for question 7(d)
a2 (cos+sin)2 d−a2 2d M1 Uses area formula on both curves.
2 −1π 2 0
4
A1 Forms area of larger region enclosed by
C and C with correct limits.
1 2
M1 Applies relevant identities for the circle
a2 1+sin2 d−a2 2d
2 −1π 2 0 integral to produce integrable form.
4
a2− 1cos2 − a2 13 A1 For correct integration of the circle part.
2 2 −π 4 2 3 0
a2 (− 1cos2+ 1 π)− a23 = a2 ( −3 + 1 π+− 1cos2 ) A1 Integrates spiral and substitutes correct
2 2 4 6 2 3 4 2 limits.
Answer not given.
a2 π− a2 ( −3 + 1π+− 1cos2 ) M1 Forms area of smaller region enclosed by
2 2 3 4 2 C and C .
1 2
a2 ( 3 + 3π−+ 1cos2 ) A1 AG
2 3 4 2
7
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9231-2024-on-13-q05
Oct/Nov 2024 · Paper 13 · Question 5 · 13 marks
5(a) r4 =6r2sincos M1 Substitutes x=rcos, y=rsin and applies
sin2=2sincos.
r2 =3sin2 A1 AG.
2
5(b) B1 Correct position and symmetrical about = 1π.
4
B1 Single correct loop.
=0
3 B1 States maximum distance or labels sketch.
( ) ( )
Allow 3,1π but not 1π, 3 . Allow 3sf.
4 4
3
5(c) 3 π 2sin2d= 3 −1cos2 π 2 M1 Forms 1 2 r2 d. (Allow with wrong limits.)
2 0 2 2 0
3 A1
2
2
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5(d) 1 1 B1
y=32sin22sin
sin 1 2 2cos+sin−1 2 2cos2sin=0 M1 A1 Sets dy =0.
d
2tan M1 Applies suitable trigonometric identity.
sin2cos+cos2sin=0tan2=−tan =−tan
1−tan2 Accept sin3=0.
= 1π A1
3
5 A1 AEF.
34
=1.40
3
22
6
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9231-2025-mj-11-q05
May/June 2025 · Paper 11 · Question 5 · 13 marks
5(a) B1 Spiral shape on [0, 2π], with correct orientation,
starting at pole and with one other point of
intersection with the initial line.
=0
B1 r strictly increasing, correct gradient at points of
intersection with the initial line.
2
5(b) 1 2π 2e 1 4 d B1 1 2π r2d
2 2
0 0
= 142e 1 4 2π −1 2π 8e 1 4 d M1 A1 Integrates by parts.
2 2
0 0
= 142e 1 4 2π −44e 1 4 2π +16 2π e 1 4 d=22e 1 4 −16e 1 4 +64e 1 4 2π M1 A1 Integrates by parts again.
2
0 0 0 0
= ( 8π2 −32π+64 ) e 1 2 π −64 A1
6
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5(c) 1 B1 Uses y=rsin
y=e8 sin
dy =e 1 8 cos+sin ( 1e 1 8 +e 1 8 ) M1 A1 Differentiates.
d 8
e 1 8 0cos+ (1+1 ) sin=0 A1 AG.
8
5cos5+
(5+1 )
sin5=−0.1399
B1 Shows sign change.
8
and 5.05cos5.05+
(5.05+1 )
sin5.05=0.1336
8
5
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9231-2025-mj-12-q05
May/June 2025 · Paper 12 · Question 5 · 13 marks
5(a) B1 Spiral shape on [0, 2π], with correct orientation,
starting at pole and with one other point of
intersection with the initial line.
=0
B1 r strictly increasing, correct gradient at points of
intersection with the initial line.
2
5(b) 1 2π 2e 1 4 d B1 1 2π r2d
2 2
0 0
= 142e 1 4 2π −1 2π 8e 1 4 d M1 A1 Integrates by parts.
2 2
0 0
= 142e 1 4 2π −44e 1 4 2π +16 2π e 1 4 d=22e 1 4 −16e 1 4 +64e 1 4 2π M1 A1 Integrates by parts again.
2
0 0 0 0
= ( 8π2 −32π+64 ) e 1 2 π −64 A1
6
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5(c) 1 B1 Uses y=rsin
y=e8 sin
dy =e 1 8 cos+sin ( 1e 1 8 +e 1 8 ) M1 A1 Differentiates.
d 8
e 1 8 0cos+ (1+1 ) sin=0 A1 AG.
8
5cos5+
(5+1 )
sin5=−0.1399
B1 Shows sign change.
8
and 5.05cos5.05+
(5.05+1 )
sin5.05=0.1336
8
5
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9231-2025-mj-13-q07
May/June 2025 · Paper 13 · Question 7 · 16 marks
7(a) −esinsin+esincos2=0 M1 dr
Finds and sets equal to 0.
d
cos2−sin=0 A1
1−sin2−sin=0 M1 Makes it a quadratic in sin and attempts to
solve
1( ) A1 Correct solution. Condone 0.666
sin= −1+ 5
2
(1.208,0.666) A1 Must be to 3 decimal places
5
7(b) x=e1 2 sincos2 3 M1 Uses x=rcos
dx dx
=−3e 1 2 sincos 1 2sin+ 1cos 5 2e 1 2 sin=0 Finds and sets equal to 0.
d 2 2 d
−3sin+cos2=0 A1
−3sin+1−sin2=0 M1 Makes it a quadratic in sin and attempts to
solve.
1( ) A1 Correct solution. Condone 0.308
sin= −3+ 13
2
(1.136,0.308) A1 If already penalised for rounding to 3 decimal
places in part (a) then allow to 3 s.f.
5
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7(c) B1 Closed loop passing through O and one other
point on the initial line. Does not go into 2nd and
3rd quadrants. More in the 1st than 4th quadrant.
B1 −1π0.666correct. Tangent needs to
2
have positive gradient at the intersection (1,0).
B1 0.666 1πcorrect.
2
Graph should approach the line =
2
O =0
3
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7(d) π B1 Condone absence of dθ but must include the
12 esincosd
2 −π limits.
2
π M1 Recognises integral.
= 1esin2
2
−π
2
= 1
( e−e−1) A1 Must be exact. ISW after correct answer seen.
2
3
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9231-2025-mj-14-q06
May/June 2025 · Paper 14 · Question 6 · 13 marks
6(a) B1 Spiral shape on [0, 2π], with correct orientation,
starting at pole and with one other point of intersection
with the initial line.
=0
B1 r increasing, correct gradient at points of intersection
with the initial line.
Maximum distance of C from the pole is a. B1
3
6(b) 1a2 2π tan2(1 ) d M1 Uses 1r2d with correct limits.
2 8 2
0
= 1a2 2π sec2(1 ) −1d= 1a28tan (1 ) − 2π M1 A1 Uses tan2 A=sec2 A−1.
2 0 8 2 8 0
= 1a2(8−2π)=a2(4−π) A1 Accept 0.858a2 if M1 A1 earned.
2
4
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6(c) y=atan (1 ) sin B1 Uses y=rsin seen or implied.
8
dy
=a
( tan(1)cos+1sinsec2(1))
=0
M1 A1 Sets derivative equal to zero.
d 8 8 8
cos (1 ) sin (1 ) cos+1sin=0sin (1 ) cos+1sin=0 M1 Uses sin2A=2sinAcosAin their derivative.
8 8 8 4 4
4sin (1 ) cos+sin=0 A1 AG.
4
4sin (1(4.95) ) cos4.95+sin4.95=−0.0822 and B1 Shows sign change.
4
4sin
(1(5) )
cos5+sin5=0.118
4
6
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9231-2025-on-11-q06
Oct/Nov 2025 · Paper 11 · Question 6 · 15 marks
6(a) B1* Initial line drawn, pole clear and one
loop in the first quadrant.
DB1 Symmetrical with correct shape at
extremities.
= 1π. B1 States the equation of the line of
6
symmetry.
3
6(b) 1 1 3 π sin23d M1 Uses 1
2
r2d with correct limits.
2
0
=1 1 3 π 1−cos6d=1−1sin6 1 3 π M1 A1 Applies double angle formula correctly
4 0 4 6 0 and integrates.
= 1 π A1 CWO
12
4
6(c) y=3sin2−4sin4 B1 Uses y=rsin.
6sincos−16sin3cos=0 M1* Differentiates correct function and sets
equal to 0. Might see completing the
square.
sincos06−16sin2=0 A1
sin2=3 DM1 Solves quadratic in sin.
8
y= 9 . A1
16
5
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6(d) r4 =rsin ( 3r2 −4r2sin2 ) M1
3y y3 Uses y=rsin
r = −4
r r3
( x2 + y2)2 = y ( 3x2 −y2) M1 Uses r2 =x2 + y2
A1 Rearranges to a form with no fractions.
3
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Oct/Nov 2025 · Paper 12 · Question 5 · 12 marks
5(a) B1 Initial line drawn and correct shape.
Maximum distance of C from the pole is 1. B1
2
5(b) 1 1 8 π tan2d M1 Uses 1 2 r2d with correct limits.
2
0
= 1 1 8 πsin2 d=−1lncos21 8 π M1 A1 Integrates a correct function to get
2 0 cos2 4 0 −1lncos2 condoning the lack of
2
1
limits and factor of for M1A1.
2
=−1ln 2 =1ln2 A1 OE, must be exact. ISW
4 2 8
4
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5(c) 2tan M1 Uses relevant identity for tan2.
r2 =
1−tan2
2
(y) M1 For the M mark uses either
2xy
x2 + y2 = x = y
1− y2 x2 −y2 r= x2 +y2 or tan= .
x2 x
A1 y
Use both r= x2 +y2 and tan=
x
correctly.
( x2 + y2)( x2 −y2) =2xy A1 At least one intermediate step before
the answer given.
x4 −y4 =2xy Needs to be in this form as answer
given.
x4 −2xy− y4 =0.
4
5(d) 1( cos1π )( sin1π ) −1ln2 M1 Area of triangle minus their (b).
2 8 8 8
1 2−1ln2 A1 By double angle formula or otherwise.
8 8
2
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Oct/Nov 2025 · Paper 13 · Question 6 · 15 marks
6(a) B1* Initial line drawn, pole clear and one
loop in the first quadrant.
DB1 Symmetrical with correct shape at
extremities.
= 1π. B1 States the equation of the line of
6
symmetry.
3
6(b) 1 1 3 π sin23d M1 Uses 1
2
r2d with correct limits.
2
0
=1 1 3 π 1−cos6d=1−1sin6 1 3 π M1 A1 Applies double angle formula correctly
4 0 4 6 0 and integrates.
= 1 π A1 CWO
12
4
6(c) y=3sin2−4sin4 B1 Uses y=rsin.
6sincos−16sin3cos=0 M1* Differentiates correct function and sets
equal to 0. Might see completing the
square.
sincos06−16sin2=0 A1
sin2=3 DM1 Solves quadratic in sin.
8
y= 9 . A1
16
5
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6(d) r4 =rsin ( 3r2 −4r2sin2 ) M1
3y y3 Uses y=rsin
r = −4
r r3
( x2 + y2)2 = y ( 3x2 −y2) M1 Uses r2 =x2 + y2
A1 Rearranges to a form with no fractions.
3
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Oct/Nov 2025 · Paper 14 · Question 6 · 12 marks
6(a) B1* Initial line drawn and (1,0) joined to O by a single arc
lying in both of the first two quadrants and no others.
DB1 First B1 awarded and also correct shape at extremities
and r decreasing.
2
6(b) 1 π cos2 1d M1 Uses 1r2d with correct limits.
2 2 2
0
= 1 π cos+1d= 1sin+π M1 A1 Applies given identity and integrates.
4 0 4 0
= 1π A1
4
4
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6(c) y=cos1sin B1 Uses y=rsin.
2
cos1cos−1sinsin1=0 M1* Differentiates.
2 2 2
A1 Correct and equal to zero.
cos1 ( 2cos2 1−1 ) −sin2 1cos1=0 DM1
2 2 2 2
cos102cos21−1−sin21=0
2 2 2
2cos2 1−1− ( 1−cos2 1 ) =03cos2 1−2=0 Forms an equation in one trig ratio using correct
2 2 2 formulae. (May be in terms of sin or tan)
2 A1 1
cos2 1= Solving equation to find one of sin2 1=
2 3 2 3
1 2 2 1
tan2 1= sin= cos=
2 2 3 3
y=2cos2 1sin1=2 (2) 1−2 = 4 1 A1 Accept 4 3.
2 2 3 3 3 3 9
6
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9231-2026-mj-11-q07
May/June 2026 · Paper 11 · Question 7 · 17 marks
7(a) EITHER
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y
1 t
a
a n 2
12
s i n
=
+
(B1 Uses y r s i n =
d
d
y
1 t
a
a n 2
12
c o s 12 s i n
1 t
a
a n 2
12 ( 2
( 1
a s
t
e
a
c
n
2
2
2
)
)2
=
+
−
+
−
+
*M1 Differentiates using product rule
d
d
y
( a ( 1 t a n 2 ) ) 12 c o s 12
1
1
t a n
a
t a
2
n 2
32
( 2 a s e c 2 2 ) s i n
=
+ − +
+
− A1 or quotient rule. Must be using correct
function.
c o s
s e
1
c 2 2
t a n
s i
2
n
c o s
c o s 2 ( s i
s
n
i n
2 c o s 2 )
0
−
+
= −
+
=
DM1 A1 Puts derivative = 0 and rearranges.
AG. Intermediate steps must be shown.
c o s ( 0 .5 ) −
c o s ( 2 0 .5 ) ( s i n
s i n
( 2
(
0 .5
0 .5
))
+ c o s ( 2 0 .5 ) )
= 0 .2 3 5 and
c o s ( 0 .6 ) −
c o s ( 2 0 .6 ) ( s i n
s i n
( 2
(
0 .6
0 .6
))
+ c o s ( 2 0 .6 ) )
= − 0 .3 7 9
B1) Shows sign change. Values calculated to
at least one decimal place.
OR
Alternative method for 7(a)
y 2
1 t
a
a n 2
s i n 2
=
+
(B1 Uses y r s i n =
−2 *M1 Differentiates using product rule
dy 1 1
2y
=
2asincos−asin2
sec22
d 1+tan2 1+tan2
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2 y d
d
y ( ( 1 t a n 2 ) 2 a s i n c o s 2 a s i n 2 s e c 2 2 )
1 t
1
a n 2
2
= + −
+
A1 or quotient rule. Must be using correct
function.
sec22sin sin DM1 Puts derivative = 0 and rearranges.
cos− =cos− =0
1+tan2 cos2(sin2+cos2)
A1 AG. Intermediate steps must be shown.
sin(0.5)
cos(0.5)− =0.235 and
cos(20.5)( sin(20.5)+cos(20.5))
c o s ( 0 .6 ) −
c o s ( 2 0 .6 ) ( s i n
s i n
( 2
(
0 .6
0 .6
))
+ c o s ( 2 0 .6 ) )
= − 0 .3 7 9
B1)
Shows sign change. Values calculated to
at least one decimal place.
6
7(b) B1 Initial line and pole clear. Curve in first
quadrant through
(
a , 0
)
and O.
Condone pole not labelled but must be
clearly identifiable.
(
a , 0
)
not needed.
B1 Correct shape (gradient at end points and
approximately symmetrical) Maximum
point should lie between 40% and 60% of
width of the arc.
2
O ( a , 0 )
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12 14
0
π r 2 d a2 14
0
π
1 t
1
a n 2
d
=
+
B1 Using correct formula and correct limits.
v t a n 2
d
d
v
2 s e c 2 2
= =
M1 Applies given substitution. Condone
d
d
v
s e c 2 2
=
1 4 π 1 1 1 M1 Clearly applies
a d= a dv
2 1+tan2 4 1+v sec22
0 0
s e c 2 2 1 t a n 2 2 = +
Allow sec22=1+v2written explicitly.
a4
0 1
1
v 1 t a
1
n 2 2
d v a4
0
( 1 v )
1(
1 v 2 )
d v
=
+ +
=
+ +
A1 Some working must be shown, including
calculations supporting change of limits.
AG.
( 1 + v )
1(
1 + v 2 )
= 12
v
1
+ 1
−
v
2 v
−
+
1
1
*M1 Partial fractions of correct form.
= 12
v
1
+ 1
−
v 2
v
+ 1
+
v 2
1
+ 1
A1
and separates
−
v
v
2
+
+
1
1
.
a8 ln ( v + 1 ) − 12 ln ( v 2 + 1 ) + t a n − 1 v
0
DM1 Applies all three formulae from MF19 to
a three-term expression from above.
Follow through their constants from line
above.
A1 Correct.
A1 The four previous marks must have been
v+1
aln +tan−1v = 1 πa awarded and logarithms must be
8 v2 +1 16 combined for this mark to be awarded.
0
9
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9231-2026-mj-12-q07
May/June 2026 · Paper 12 · Question 7 · 17 marks
7(a) EITHER
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y
1 t
a
a n 2
12
s i n
=
+
(B1 Uses y r s i n =
d
d
y
1 t
a
a n 2
12
c o s 12 s i n
1 t
a
a n 2
12 ( 2
( 1
a s
t
e
a
c
n
2
2
2
)
)2
=
+
−
+
−
+
*M1 Differentiates using product rule
d
d
y
( a ( 1 t a n 2 ) ) 12 c o s 12
1
1
t a n
a
t a
2
n 2
32
( 2 a s e c 2 2 ) s i n
=
+ − +
+
− A1 or quotient rule. Must be using correct
function.
c o s
s e
1
c 2 2
t a n
s i
2
n
c o s
c o s 2 ( s i
s
n
i n
2 c o s 2 )
0
−
+
= −
+
=
DM1 A1 Puts derivative = 0 and rearranges.
AG. Intermediate steps must be shown.
c o s ( 0 .5 ) −
c o s ( 2 0 .5 ) ( s i n
s i n
( 2
(
0 .5
0 .5
))
+ c o s ( 2 0 .5 ) )
= 0 .2 3 5 and
c o s ( 0 .6 ) −
c o s ( 2 0 .6 ) ( s i n
s i n
( 2
(
0 .6
0 .6
))
+ c o s ( 2 0 .6 ) )
= − 0 .3 7 9
B1) Shows sign change. Values calculated to
at least one decimal place.
OR
Alternative method for 7(a)
y 2
1 t
a
a n 2
s i n 2
=
+
(B1 Uses y r s i n =
−2 *M1 Differentiates using product rule
dy 1 1
2y
=
2asincos−asin2
sec22
d 1+tan2 1+tan2
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7(a)
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2 y d
d
y ( ( 1 t a n 2 ) 2 a s i n c o s 2 a s i n 2 s e c 2 2 )
1 t
1
a n 2
2
= + −
+
A1 or quotient rule. Must be using correct
function.
sec22sin sin DM1 Puts derivative = 0 and rearranges.
cos− =cos− =0
1+tan2 cos2(sin2+cos2)
A1 AG. Intermediate steps must be shown.
sin(0.5)
cos(0.5)− =0.235 and
cos(20.5)( sin(20.5)+cos(20.5))
c o s ( 0 .6 ) −
c o s ( 2 0 .6 ) ( s i n
s i n
( 2
(
0 .6
0 .6
))
+ c o s ( 2 0 .6 ) )
= − 0 .3 7 9
B1)
Shows sign change. Values calculated to
at least one decimal place.
6
7(b) B1 Initial line and pole clear. Curve in first
quadrant through
(
a , 0
)
and O.
Condone pole not labelled but must be
clearly identifiable.
(
a , 0
)
not needed.
B1 Correct shape (gradient at end points and
approximately symmetrical) Maximum
point should lie between 40% and 60% of
width of the arc.
2
O ( a , 0 )
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7(c)
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12 14
0
π r 2 d a2 14
0
π
1 t
1
a n 2
d
=
+
B1 Using correct formula and correct limits.
v t a n 2
d
d
v
2 s e c 2 2
= =
M1 Applies given substitution. Condone
d
d
v
s e c 2 2
=
1 4 π 1 1 1 M1 Clearly applies
a d= a dv
2 1+tan2 4 1+v sec22
0 0
s e c 2 2 1 t a n 2 2 = +
Allow sec22=1+v2written explicitly.
a4
0 1
1
v 1 t a
1
n 2 2
d v a4
0
( 1 v )
1(
1 v 2 )
d v
=
+ +
=
+ +
A1 Some working must be shown, including
calculations supporting change of limits.
AG.
( 1 + v )
1(
1 + v 2 )
= 12
v
1
+ 1
−
v
2 v
−
+
1
1
*M1 Partial fractions of correct form.
= 12
v
1
+ 1
−
v 2
v
+ 1
+
v 2
1
+ 1
A1
and separates
−
v
v
2
+
+
1
1
.
a8 ln ( v + 1 ) − 12 ln ( v 2 + 1 ) + t a n − 1 v
0
DM1 Applies all three formulae from MF19 to
a three-term expression from above.
Follow through their constants from line
above.
A1 Correct.
A1 The four previous marks must have been
v+1
aln +tan−1v = 1 πa awarded and logarithms must be
8 v2 +1 16 combined for this mark to be awarded.
0
9
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9231-2026-mj-13-q05
May/June 2026 · Paper 13 · Question 5 · 13 marks
5(a) B1 Initial line drawn and correct parabolic shape
(not vertical at furthest point), starts from the
pole.
[Maximum distance of C from the pole is]
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2 ( π3 ) 12 . B1 Accept AWRT 2.05
2
5(b) 12 13
0
π s e c 2 d M1 Uses 12 r 2 d with correct limits.
Condone omission of d.
12 t a n 130 π 12 13
0
π t a n d = − M1 Integrates sec2by parts.
A1 Allow omission of the half and limits for these
marks.
12 t a n l n s e c 13
0
π = − A1 OE. Must have the half and the limits for this
mark.
( ) A1 OE, must be exact. ISW
= 1 1π 3−ln2
2 3
5
0 =
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5(c) r2cos2= x2 = M1 Uses
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x r c o s = .
x 2 = t a n − 1
y
x
M1 y
Applies tan=
x
y
tan
( x2)
=
x
y= xtan
( x2) A1 AG. Must see an intermediary step in the
working before the answer given
3
5(d) 12 ( 2 ( π3 ) 12 c o s 13 π ) ( 2 ( π3 ) 12 s i n 13 π ) = 16 π 3 B1 Area of triangle.
16 π 3 − 12
(
13 π 3 − l n 2
) M1 Area of triangle minus their answer to (b) (their
answer in (b) can be a decimal).
12 l n 2 A1 OE
3
Question Answer Marks Guidance
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9231-2026-mj-14-q07
May/June 2026 · Paper 14 · Question 7 · 16 marks
7(a) ( 2 ) 32 ( c o s ) ( s i n ) r = r r M1 Uses at least two of
x 2 + y 2 = r 2 , c o s x = r and s in y = r
.
2 ( 12 s i n 2 ) 0 r r − = M1 Uses correct identity.
s i n 2 2 s i n c o s =
y
r 0r = 1sin2 A1 AG.
2
3
x
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7(b) (1sin2)2
=
1
2 (−1π)2
+5
4
Or
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12 s i n 2
( 14
1
π ) 2 5
12
=
− +
M1 Sets r values equal.
1sin22 ( (−1π)2 +5 ) =1sin22 ( (−1π)2 +5 ) =4 A1 AG.
4 4 4 Intermediate working must be shown.
We need to see e.g. ¼ or 22
. s i n 2 ( 2 0 .5 ) ( ( 0 .5 − 14 π ) 2 + 5 ) − 4 = − 0 .4
s i n 2 ( 2 0 .6 ) ( ( 0 .6 − 14 π ) 2 + 5 ) − 4 = 0 .4
B1 Shows sign change, calculates to at
least 1dp.
–0.401958833
0.373343553
No conclusion required.
Allow 3.598 < 4, 4.3733>4
3
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7(c) B1 Initial line drawn and petal shape for
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C
1
in the first quadrant, starting and
ending at the pole. Ignore graph in
other quadrants for this B1.
B1 Convex arc shape for C
2
with the pole
on the concave side. Ignore graph in
other quadrants for this B1.
B1 Line of symmetry labelled on the
diagram
or equation given and sketch
symmetrical about 14 π . = Accept
labelled as 14 π . Both curves labelled.
Graph only in first quadrant.
B1 C Symmetrical, rounded end, 1
apparently tangential to 0 = and
π
2
= at the pole.
C Symmetrical, angle between curve
2
and positive direction of =0 not
more than
π
2
.
A line drawn vertically from the start
point of the arc would not intersect the
petal.
Graph only in first quadrant.
4
o
C
14
2
π
C
1
=
0 =
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7(d) sin22d= 1 1−cos4d= 1−1sin4 M1 Integrates
0 2 0 2 4 0
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s i n 2 2 using correct
identity. Allow M1 if at most one
numerical or sign error in the
integration step.
A1 (Seen somewhere, condone
incorrect/missing limits.)
1π 1π M1
4 1 1 −1π4 Integrates
d= tan−1 4 (−1π)2 +5 5 5
4
( 14
1
π ) 2 5 − +
. For M1 must
have t a n 1 ( 14 π ) p − k − where p and k
are numerical.
A1 A1 for fully correct.
(Seen somewhere, condone
incorrect/missing limits.)
14
0
s i n 2 2 d
14 π
( 14
1
π ) 2 5
d
+
− +
M1 Forms area of R with correct limits.
There are other possibilities.
18 ( 14 s i n 4 ) 15 t a n 1 ( 15 ( 14 π ) ) = − − − − A1 AG. Use of limits seen and all previous
marks must have been awarded.
=1(−1sin4)+1 5tan−1( 1 5(1π−))
8 4 5 5 4
6
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