A hint to get started
Sketch a cycloid and locate a normal intercept
Curve has , , .
(i) Show that and find the gradient at . Describe the tangents as and .
(ii) Sketch , clearly showing its features at .
(iii) For with parameter , , show that the normal at crosses the x-axis at .
[2012/I/11(modified)]
CJC · Discussion · Question 8
Use the half-angle identities before evaluating endpoint limits.