N2014 P2 Q1

N2014 P2 Q1

Junior College 2
7 marks

The curve \(C\) has parametric equations \(x=3t^2\), \(y=6t\).

  1. Find the value of \(t\) at the point on \(C\) where the gradient is \(0.4\).[3]
  2. The tangent to \(C\) at the point \(P\), with coordinates \((3p^2,6p)\), meets the \(y\)-axis at \(D\). Find the cartesian equation of the locus of the mid-point of \(PD\) as \(p\) varies.[4]

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Answer:(i) \(t=2.5\). (ii) \(y^2=\frac{27}{2}x\), excluding the origin.

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