N2010 P1 Q11

N2010 P1 Q11

Junior College 2
12 marks

A curve \(C\) has parametric equations \(x=t+\frac1t\), \(y=t-\frac1t\).

  1. The point \(P\) on the curve has parameter \(p\). Show that the equation of the tangent at \(P\) is \((p^2+1)x-(p^2-1)y=4p\).[4]
  2. The tangent at \(P\) meets the line \(y=x\) at the point \(A\) and the line \(y=-x\) at the point \(B\). Show that the area of triangle \(OAB\) is independent of \(p\), where \(O\) is the origin.[4]
  3. Find a cartesian equation of \(C\). Sketch \(C\), giving the coordinates of any points where \(C\) crosses the \(x\)- and \(y\)-axes and the equations of any asymptotes.[4]

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Answer:(i) Tangent as stated. (ii) Area \(4\). (iii) \(x^2-y^2=4\), intercepts \((\pm2,0)\), asymptotes \(y=\pm x\).

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