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Found problems: 39

2010 Philippine MO, 5

Tags: PMO , 2010 , number theory
Determine, with proof, the smallest positive integer $n$ with the following property: For every choice of $n$ integers, there exist at least two whose sum or difference is divisible by $2009$.

2010 F = Ma, 7

Tags: 2010 , Problem 7
Harry Potter is sitting $2.0$ meters from the center of a merry-go-round when Draco Malfoy casts a spell that glues Harry in place and then makes the merry-go-round start spinning on its axis. Harry has a mass of $\text{50.0 kg}$ and can withstand $\text{5.0} \ g\text{'s}$ of acceleration before passing out. What is the magnitude of Harry's angular momentum when he passes out? (A) $\text{200 kg} \cdot \text{m}^2\text{/s}$ (A) $\text{330 kg} \cdot \text{m}^2\text{/s}$ (A) $\text{660 kg} \cdot \text{m}^2\text{/s}$ (A) $\text{1000 kg} \cdot \text{m}^2\text{/s}$ (A) $\text{2200 kg} \cdot \text{m}^2\text{/s}$

2010 F = Ma, 19

Tags: 2010 , problem 19
Consider the following graphs of position [i]vs.[/i] time. [asy] size(500); picture pic; // Rectangle draw(pic,(0,0)--(20,0)--(20,15)--(0,15)--cycle); label(pic,"0",(0,0),S); label(pic,"2",(4,0),S); label(pic,"4",(8,0),S); label(pic,"6",(12,0),S); label(pic,"8",(16,0),S); label(pic,"10",(20,0),S); label(pic,"-15",(0,2),W); label(pic,"-10",(0,4),W); label(pic,"-5",(0,6),W); label(pic,"0",(0,8),W); label(pic,"5",(0,10),W); label(pic,"10",(0,12),W); label(pic,"15",(0,14),W); label(pic,rotate(90)*"x (m)",(-2,7),W); label(pic,"t (s)",(11,-2),S); // Tick Marks draw(pic,(4,0)--(4,0.3)); draw(pic,(8,0)--(8,0.3)); draw(pic,(12,0)--(12,0.3)); draw(pic,(16,0)--(16,0.3)); draw(pic,(20,0)--(20,0.3)); draw(pic,(4,15)--(4,14.7)); draw(pic,(8,15)--(8,14.7)); draw(pic,(12,15)--(12,14.7)); draw(pic,(16,15)--(16,14.7)); draw(pic,(20,15)--(20,14.7)); draw(pic,(0,2)--(0.3,2)); draw(pic,(0,4)--(0.3,4)); draw(pic,(0,6)--(0.3,6)); draw(pic,(0,8)--(0.3,8)); draw(pic,(0,10)--(0.3,10)); draw(pic,(0,12)--(0.3,12)); draw(pic,(0,14)--(0.3,14)); draw(pic,(20,2)--(19.7,2)); draw(pic,(20,4)--(19.7,4)); draw(pic,(20,6)--(19.7,6)); draw(pic,(20,8)--(19.7,8)); draw(pic,(20,10)--(19.7,10)); draw(pic,(20,12)--(19.7,12)); draw(pic,(20,14)--(19.7,14)); // Path add(pic); path A=(0,14)--(20,14); draw(A); label("I.",(8,-4),3*S); path B=(0,6)--(20,6); picture pic2=shift(30*right)*pic; draw(shift(30*right)*B); label("II.",(38,-4),3*S); add(pic2); path C=(0,12)--(20,14); picture pic3=shift(60*right)*pic; draw(shift(60*right)*C); label("III.",(68,-4),3*S); add(pic3); [/asy] Which of the graphs could be the motion of a particle in the given potential? (A) $\text{I}$ (B) $\text{III}$ (C) $\text{I and II}$ (D) $\text{I and III}$ (E) $\text{I, II, and III}$

2010 F = Ma, 14

Tags: 2010 , Problem 14
A $\text{5.0 kg}$ block with a speed of $\text{8.0 m/s}$ travels $\text{2.0 m}$ along a horizontal surface where it makes a head-on, perfectly elastic collision with a $\text{15.0 kg}$ block which is at rest. The coefficient of kinetic friction between both blocks and the surface is $0.35$. How far does the $\text{15.0 kg}$ block travel before coming to rest? (A) $\text{0.76 m}$ (B) $\text{1.79 m}$ (C) $\text{2.29 m}$ (D) $\text{3.04 m}$ (E) $\text{9.14 m}$

2010 F = Ma, 2

Tags: 2010 , Problem 2
If, instead, the graph is a graph of VELOCITY vs. TIME, then the squirrel has the greatest speed at what time(s) or during what time interval(s)? (A) at B (B) at C (C) at D (D) at both B and D (E) From C to D

2010 Philippine MO, 2

On a cyclic quadrilateral $ABCD$, there is a point $P$ on side $AD$ such that the triangle $CDP$ and the quadrilateral $ABCP$ have equal perimeters and equal areas. Prove that two sides of $ABCD$ have equal lengths.

2010 F = Ma, 9

Tags: 2010 , Problem 9
A point object of mass $M$ hangs from the ceiling of a car from a massless string of length $L$. It is observed to make an angle $\theta$ from the vertical as the car accelerates uniformly from rest. Find the acceleration of the car in terms of $\theta$, $M$, $L$, and $g$. [asy] size(250); import graph; // Left draw((-3,0)--(-23,0),linewidth(1.5)); draw((-13,0)--(-13,-14)); filldraw(circle((-13,-15),2),gray); draw((-13,-15)--(-21,-15),dashed); draw((-21,-14)--(-21,-1),EndArrow(size=5)); draw((-21,-1)--(-21,-14),EndArrow(size=5)); label(scale(1.5)*"$L$",(-21,-7.5),2*E); // Right draw((3,0)--(23,0),linewidth(1.5)); draw((13,0)--(13,-19),dashed); draw((13,0)--(5,-12)); filldraw(circle((3.89,-13.66),2),gray); label(scale(1.5)*"$\theta$",(12,-9),1.5*W); real f(real x){ return 5x^2/12-95x/12+25; } draw(graph(f,12,7),Arrows); [/asy] (A) $Mg \sin \theta$ (B) $MgL \tan \theta$ (C) $g \tan \theta$ (D) $g \cot \theta$ (E) $Mg \tan \theta$

2010 F = Ma, 1

Tags: 2010 , Problem 1
If the graph is a graph of POSITION vs. TIME, then the squirrel has the greatest speed at what time(s) or during what time interval(s)? (A) From A to B (B) From B to C only (C) From B to D (D) From C to D only (E) From D to E

2010 F = Ma, 13

Tags: 2010 , problem 13
A ball of mass $M$ and radius $R$ has a moment of inertia of $I=\frac{2}{5}MR^2$. The ball is released from rest and rolls down the ramp with no frictional loss of energy. The ball is projected vertically upward off a ramp as shown in the diagram, reaching a maximum height $y_{max}$ above the point where it leaves the ramp. Determine the maximum height of the projectile $y_{max}$ in terms of $h$. [asy] size(250); import roundedpath; path A=(0,0)--(5,-12)--(20,-12)--(20,-10); draw(roundedpath(A,1),linewidth(1.5)); draw((25,-10)--(12,-10),dashed+linewidth(0.5)); filldraw(circle((1.7,-1),1),lightgray); draw((25,-1)--(-1.5,-1),dashed+linewidth(0.5)); draw((23,-9.5)--(23,-1.5),Arrows(size=5)); label(scale(1.1)*"$h$",(23,-6.5),2*E); [/asy] (A) $h$ (B) $\frac{25}{49}h$ (C) $\frac{2}{5}h$ (D) $\frac{5}{7}h$ (E) $\frac{7}{5}h$

2010 F = Ma, 21

Tags: 2010 , problem 21
The gravitational self potential energy of a solid ball of mass density $\rho$ and radius $R$ is $E$. What is the gravitational self potential energy of a ball of mass density $\rho$ and radius $2R$? (A) $2E$ (B) $4E$ (C) $8E$ (D) $16E$ (E) $32E$

2010 F = Ma, 25

Tags: 2010 , problem 25
Spaceman Fred's spaceship (which has negligible mass) is in an elliptical orbit about Planet Bob. The minimum distance between the spaceship and the planet is $R$; the maximum distance between the spaceship and the planet is $2R$. At the point of maximum distance, Spaceman Fred is traveling at speed $v_\text{0}$. He then fires his thrusters so that he enters a circular orbit of radius $2R$. What is his new speed? [asy] size(300); // Shape draw(circle((0,0),25),dashed+gray); draw(circle((0,0),3.5),linewidth(2)); draw(ellipse((5,0),20,15)); // Dashed Lines draw((25,13)--(25,-35),dotted); draw((0,-35)--(0,-3.3),dotted); draw((0,3.3)--(0,13),dotted); draw((-15,13)--(-15,-35),dotted); // Labels draw((-14,-35)--(-1,-35),Arrows(size=6,SimpleHead)); label(scale(1.2)*"$R$",(-7.5,-35),N); draw((24,-35)--(1,-35),Arrows(size=6,SimpleHead)); label(scale(1.2)*"$2R$",(10,-35),N); // Blobs on Earth path A=(-1.433, 2.667)-- (-1.433, 2.573)-- (-1.360, 2.478)-- (-1.408, 2.360)-- (-1.493, 2.207)-- (-1.554, 2.160)-- (-1.614, 2.113)-- (-1.675, 2.065)-- (-1.735, 1.959)-- (-1.772, 1.877)-- (-1.723, 1.759)-- (-1.748, 1.676)-- (-1.748, 1.523)-- (-1.772, 1.369)-- (-1.760, 1.240)-- (-1.857, 1.145)-- (-1.941, 1.098)-- (-2.050, 1.122)-- (-2.111, 1.086)-- (-2.244, 1.039)-- (-2.390, 1.004)-- (-2.511, 0.909)-- (-2.486, 0.697)-- (-2.499, 0.555)-- (-2.535, 0.414)-- (-2.668, 0.308)-- (-2.765, 0.237)-- (-2.910, 0.131)-- (-3.068, 0.036)-- (-3.250, 0.024)-- (-3.310, 0.154)-- (-3.274, 0.272)-- (-3.286, 0.402)-- (-3.298, 0.532)-- (-3.250, 0.650)-- (-3.165, 0.768)-- (-3.128, 0.933)-- (-3.068, 1.074)-- (-3.032, 1.204)-- (-2.971, 1.310)-- (-2.886, 1.452)-- (-2.801, 1.558)-- (-2.729, 1.652)-- (-2.656, 1.770)-- (-2.583, 1.912)-- (-2.486, 1.995)-- (-2.365, 2.089)-- (-2.244, 2.207)-- (-2.123, 2.313)-- (-2.014, 2.419)-- (-1.905, 2.478)-- (-1.832, 2.573)-- (-1.687, 2.643)-- (-1.578, 2.714)--cycle; filldraw(A,gray); path B=(-0.397, 2.527)-- (-0.468, 2.321)-- (-0.538, 2.154)-- (-0.639, 2.065)-- (-0.760, 2.085)-- (-0.922, 2.085)-- (-0.993, 2.016)-- (-0.770, 1.918)-- (-0.649, 1.829)-- (-0.498, 1.780)-- (-0.367, 1.770)-- (-0.205, 1.751)-- (-0.084, 1.761)-- (-0.104, 1.613)-- (-0.114, 1.495)-- (-0.094, 1.358)-- (0.007, 1.220)-- (0.067, 1.131)-- (0.108, 1.013)-- (0.188, 0.905)-- (0.239, 0.787)-- (0.330, 0.650)-- (0.461, 0.620)-- (0.622, 0.620)-- (0.794, 0.591)-- (0.905, 0.610)-- (0.956, 0.689)-- (1.026, 0.591)-- (1.097, 0.483)-- (1.198, 0.374)-- (1.258, 0.276)-- (1.339, 0.188)-- (1.319, -0.009)-- (1.309, -0.166)-- (1.198, -0.343)-- (1.077, -0.432)-- (0.935, -0.520)-- (0.814, -0.589)-- (0.633, -0.677)-- (0.481, -0.727)-- (0.350, -0.776)-- (0.229, -0.894)-- (0.229, -1.041)-- (0.229, -1.228)-- (0.340, -1.346)-- (0.522, -1.415)-- (0.643, -1.513)-- (0.693, -1.651)-- (0.784, -1.798)-- (0.723, -1.936)-- (0.612, -2.044)-- (0.471, -2.123)-- (0.350, -2.201)-- (0.249, -2.270)-- (0.108, -2.339)-- (-0.013, -2.418)-- (-0.124, -2.535)-- (-0.135, -2.673)-- (-0.175, -2.811)-- (-0.084, -2.840)-- (0.067, -2.840)-- (0.209, -2.830)-- (0.350, -2.742)-- (0.522, -2.653)-- (0.582, -2.604)-- (0.713, -2.545)-- (0.845, -2.457)-- (0.935, -2.408)-- (1.057, -2.388)-- (1.228, -2.280)-- (1.329, -2.191)-- (1.460, -2.132)-- (1.581, -2.093)-- (1.692, -2.044)-- (1.793, -2.005)-- (1.844, -1.906)-- (1.844, -1.828)-- (1.904, -1.749)-- (2.005, -1.621)-- (1.955, -1.454)-- (1.894, -1.287)-- (1.773, -1.189)-- (1.632, -0.992)-- (1.592, -0.874)-- (1.491, -0.736)-- (1.410, -0.569)-- (1.460, -0.412)-- (1.561, -0.274)-- (1.592, -0.078)-- (1.622, 0.168)-- (1.551, 0.306)-- (1.440, 0.404)-- (1.420, 0.561)-- (1.551, 0.620)-- (1.703, 0.630)-- (1.824, 0.532)-- (1.955, 0.365)-- (2.046, 0.453)-- (2.116, 0.551)-- (2.167, 0.689)-- (2.096, 0.807)-- (1.965, 0.905)-- (1.834, 0.935)-- (1.743, 0.994)-- (1.622, 1.131)-- (1.531, 1.249)-- (1.430, 1.348)-- (1.359, 1.515)-- (1.420, 1.702)-- (1.511, 1.839)-- (1.571, 2.016)-- (1.672, 2.134)-- (1.592, 2.232)-- (1.440, 2.291)-- (1.289, 2.350)-- (1.178, 2.252)-- (1.127, 2.134)-- (1.067, 1.997)-- (0.986, 1.898)-- (0.845, 1.839)-- (0.693, 1.839)-- (0.522, 1.859)-- (0.471, 1.977)-- (0.380, 2.124)-- (0.289, 2.203)-- (0.188, 2.291)-- (0.047, 2.311)-- (-0.074, 2.370)-- (-0.195, 2.508)--cycle; filldraw(B,gray); [/asy] (A) $\sqrt{3/2}v_\text{0}$ (B) $\sqrt{5}v_\text{0}$ (C) $\sqrt{3/5}v_\text{0}$ (D) $\sqrt{2}v_\text{0}$ (E) $2v_\text{0}$

2021 Indonesia TST, N

For a three-digit prime number $p$, the equation $x^3+y^3=p^2$ has an integer solution. Calculate $p$.

2010 F = Ma, 18

Tags: 2010 , Problem 18
Which of the following represents the force corresponding to the given potential? [asy] // Code by riben size(400); picture pic; // Rectangle draw(pic,(0,0)--(22,0)--(22,12)--(0,12)--cycle); label(pic,"-15",(2,0),S); label(pic,"-10",(5,0),S); label(pic,"-5",(8,0),S); label(pic,"0",(11,0),S); label(pic,"5",(14,0),S); label(pic,"10",(17,0),S); label(pic,"15",(20,0),S); label(pic,"-2",(0,2),W); label(pic,"-1",(0,4),W); label(pic,"0",(0,6),W); label(pic,"1",(0,8),W); label(pic,"2",(0,10),W); label(pic,rotate(90)*"F (N)",(-2,6),W); label(pic,"x (m)",(11,-2),S); // Tick Marks draw(pic,(2,0)--(2,0.3)); draw(pic,(5,0)--(5,0.3)); draw(pic,(8,0)--(8,0.3)); draw(pic,(11,0)--(11,0.3)); draw(pic,(14,0)--(14,0.3)); draw(pic,(17,0)--(17,0.3)); draw(pic,(20,0)--(20,0.3)); draw(pic,(0,2)--(0.3,2)); draw(pic,(0,4)--(0.3,4)); draw(pic,(0,6)--(0.3,6)); draw(pic,(0,8)--(0.3,8)); draw(pic,(0,10)--(0.3,10)); draw(pic,(2,12)--(2,11.7)); draw(pic,(5,12)--(5,11.7)); draw(pic,(8,12)--(8,11.7)); draw(pic,(11,12)--(11,11.7)); draw(pic,(14,12)--(14,11.7)); draw(pic,(17,12)--(17,11.7)); draw(pic,(20,12)--(20,11.7)); draw(pic,(22,2)--(21.7,2)); draw(pic,(22,4)--(21.7,4)); draw(pic,(22,6)--(21.7,6)); draw(pic,(22,8)--(21.7,8)); draw(pic,(22,10)--(21.7,10)); // Paths path A=(0,6)--(5,6)--(5,4)--(11,4)--(11,8)--(17,8)--(17,6)--(22,6); path B=(0,6)--(5,6)--(5,2)--(11,2)--(11,10)--(17,10)--(17,6)--(22,6); path C=(0,6)--(5,6)--(5,5)--(11,5)--(11,7)--(17,7)--(17,6)--(22,6); path D=(0,6)--(5,6)--(5,7)--(11,7)--(11,5)--(17,5)--(17,6)--(22,6); path E=(0,6)--(5,6)--(5,8)--(11,8)--(11,4)--(17,4)--(17,6)--(22,6); draw(A); label("(A)",(9.5,-3),4*S); draw(shift(35*right)*B); label("(B)",(45.5,-3),4*S); draw(shift(20*down)*C); label("(C)",(9.5,-23),4*S); draw(shift(35*right)*shift(20*down)*D); label("(D)",(45.5,-23),4*S); draw(shift(40*down)*E); label("(E)",(9.5,-43),4*S); add(pic); picture pic2=shift(35*right)*pic; picture pic3=shift(20*down)*pic; picture pic4=shift(35*right)*shift(20*down)*pic; picture pic5=shift(40*down)*pic; add(pic2); add(pic3); add(pic4); add(pic5); [/asy]

2010 Contests, 3

Find all functions $f: \mathbb{R} \to \mathbb{R}$ such that $f(x+y) = \max(f(x),y) + \min(f(y),x)$. [i]George Xing.[/i]