Paper 1, Section II, E

Geometry | Part IB, 2020

Let C\mathcal{C} be the curve in the (x,z)(x, z)-plane defined by the equation

(x21)2+(z21)2=5.\left(x^{2}-1\right)^{2}+\left(z^{2}-1\right)^{2}=5 .

Sketch C\mathcal{C}, taking care with inflection points.

Let SS be the surface of revolution in R3\mathbb{R}^{3} given by spinning C\mathcal{C} about the zz-axis. Write down an equation defining SS. Stating any result you use, show that SS is a smooth embedded surface.

Let rr be the radial coordinate on the (x,y)(x, y)-plane. Show that the Gauss curvature of SS vanishes when r=1r=1. Are these the only points at which the Gauss curvature of SS vanishes? Briefly justify your answer.

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