Olympiad problems

2010 Today's Calculation Of Integral, 622

Tags: calculus , integration , trigonometry , geometry , analytic geometry , function , calculus computations

For $0<k<2$, consider two curves $C_1: y=\sin 2x\ (0\leq x\leq \pi),\ C_2: y=k\cos x\ (0\leqq x\leqq \pi).$ Denote by $S(k)$ the sum of the areas of four parts enclosed by $C_1,\ C_2$ and two lines $x=0,\ x=\pi$. Find the minimum value of $S(k).$ [i]2010 Nagoya Institute of Technology entrance exam[/i]

1983 Putnam, B1

Tags: 3d geometry , volume , integration , calculus , geometry

Let $v$ be a vertex of a cube $C$ with edges of length $4$. Let $S$ be the largest sphere that can be inscribed in $C$. Let $R$ be the region consisting of all points $p$ between $S$ and $C$ such that $p$ is closer to $v$ than to any other vertex of the cube. Find the volume of $R$.

2009 AMC 12/AHSME, 21

Tags: calculus , complex number , imaginary numbers

Let $ p(x) \equal{} x^3 \plus{} ax^2 \plus{} bx \plus{} c$, where $ a$, $ b$, and $ c$ are complex numbers. Suppose that \[ p(2009 \plus{} 9002\pi i) \equal{} p(2009) \equal{} p(9002) \equal{} 0 \]What is the number of nonreal zeros of $ x^{12} \plus{} ax^8 \plus{} bx^4 \plus{} c$? $ \textbf{(A)}\ 4\qquad \textbf{(B)}\ 6\qquad \textbf{(C)}\ 8\qquad \textbf{(D)}\ 10\qquad \textbf{(E)}\ 12$

2007 F = Ma, 31

Tags: ratio , calculus , integration

A thin, uniform rod has mass $m$ and length $L$. Let the acceleration due to gravity be $g$. Let the rotational inertia of the rod about its center be $md^2$. Find the ratio $L/d$. $ \textbf{(A)}\ 3\sqrt{2}\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 3\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 12\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 2\sqrt{3}\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ \text{none of the above} $

2009 Romania National Olympiad, 4

Tags: function , calculus , derivative , real analysis

Let $f,g,h:\mathbb{R}\rightarrow \mathbb{R}$ such that $f$ is differentiable, $g$ and $h$ are monotonic, and $f'=f+g+h$. Prove that the set of the points of discontinuity of $g$ coincides with the respective set of $h$.

1997 IMC, 1

Tags: function , calculus , derivative , real analysis

Let $f\in C^3(\mathbb{R})$ nonnegative function with $f(0)=f'(0)=0, f''(0)>0$. Define $g(x)$ as follows: \[ \{ \begin{array}{ccc}g(x)= (\frac{\sqrt{f(x)}}{f'(x)})' &\text{for}& x\not=0 \\ g(x)=0 &\text{for}& x=0\end{array} \] (a) Show that $g$ is bounded in some neighbourhood of $0$. (b) Is the above true for $f\in C^2(\mathbb{R})$?

2017 CMIMC Number Theory, 7

Tags: number theory , calculus , derivative

The $\textit{arithmetic derivative}$ $D(n)$ of a positive integer $n$ is defined via the following rules: [list] [*] $D(1) = 0$; [*] $D(p)=1$ for all primes $p$; [*] $D(ab)=D(a)b+aD(b)$ for all positive integers $a$ and $b$. [/list] Find the sum of all positive integers $n$ below $1000$ satisfying $D(n)=n$.

2014 Contests, 4

Tags: quadratic , algebra , polynomial , calculus , integration , probability , analytic geometry

Written on a blackboard is the polynomial $x^2+x+2014$. Calvin and Hobbes take turns alternately (starting with Calvin) in the following game. At his turn, Calvin should either increase or decrease the coefficient of $x$ by $1$. And at this turn, Hobbes should either increase or decrease the constant coefficient by $1$. Calvin wins if at any point of time the polynomial on the blackboard at that instant has integer roots. Prove that Calvin has a winning stratergy.

2022 VTRMC, 6

Tags: function , derivative , calculus

Let $f : \mathbb{R} \to \mathbb{R}$ be a function whose second derivative is continuous. Suppose that $f$ and $f''$ are bounded. Show that $f'$ is also bounded.

2013 Bogdan Stan, 2

Tags: function , calculus , integration , absolute value

Let be a sequence of continuous functions $ \left( f_n \right)_{n\ge 1} :[0,1]\longrightarrow\mathbb{R} $ satisfying the following properties: $ \text{a) } $ for any natural $ n $ and $ x\in [1/n,1] ,$ it follows $ \left| f_n(x) \right|\leqslant 1/n. $ $ \text{b) } $ for any natural $ n, $ it follows $ \int_0^1 f_n^2(t)dt\leqslant 1. $ Then, $\lim_{n\to 0} \int_0^1\left| f_n(t) \right| dt=0 $ [i]Cristinel Mortici[/i]

2012 District Olympiad, 1

Tags: limit , integration , calculus , real analysis

Let $a,b,c$ three positive distinct real numbers. Evaluate: \[\lim_{t\to \infty} \int_0^t \frac{1}{(x^2+a^2)(x^2+b^2)(x^2+c^2)}dx\]

Today's calculation of integrals, 856

Tags: calculus , integration , analytic geometry , geometry , trigonometry , calculus computations

On the coordinate plane, find the area of the part enclosed by the curve $C: (a+x)y^2=(a-x)x^2\ (x\geq 0)$ for $a>0$.

2010 Today's Calculation Of Integral, 637

Tags: calculus , integration , trigonometry , calculus computations , logarithm

For a non negative integer $n$, set t $I_n=\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{4}} \tan ^ n x\ dx$ to answer the following questions: (1) Calculate $I_{n+2}+I_n.$ (2) Evaluate the values of $I_1,\ I_2$ and $I_3.$ 1978 Niigata university entrance exam

2022 CMIMC Integration Bee, 15

Tags: calculus , integration

\[\int_0^\infty 1+\frac{2}{\sqrt[x]{8}}-\frac{3}{\sqrt[x]{4}}\,\mathrm dx\] [i]Proposed by Connor Gordon[/i]

2019 Romania National Olympiad, 3

Tags: function , differentiable function , calculus , real analysis

Let $f:[0, \infty) \to (0, \infty)$ be an increasing function and $g:[0, \infty) \to \mathbb{R}$ be a two times differentiable function such that $g''$ is continuous and $g''(x)+f(x)g(x) = 0, \: \forall x \geq 0.$ $\textbf{a)}$ Provide an example of such functions, with $g \neq 0.$ $\textbf{b)}$ Prove that $g$ is bounded.

2007 Today's Calculation Of Integral, 244

Tags: calculus , integration , function , geometry , calculus computations

A quartic funtion $ y \equal{} ax^4 \plus{} bx^3 \plus{} cx^2 \plus{} dx\plus{}e\ (a\neq 0)$ touches the line $ y \equal{} px \plus{} q$ at $ x \equal{} \alpha ,\ \beta \ (\alpha < \beta ).$ Find the area of the region bounded by these graphs in terms of $ a,\ \alpha ,\ \beta$.

2012 Today's Calculation Of Integral, 821

Tags: calculus , integration , inequalities , calculus computations , logarithm

Prove that : $\ln \frac{11}{27}<\int_{\frac 14}^{\frac 34} \frac{1}{\ln (1-x)}\ dx<\ln \frac{7}{15}.$

2007 Princeton University Math Competition, 4

Tags: calculus , integration

Find the sum of the reciprocals of the positive integral factors of $84$.

2008 Moldova MO 11-12, 1

Tags: algebra , polynomial , calculus , inequalities

Consider the equation $ x^4 \minus{} 4x^3 \plus{} 4x^2 \plus{} ax \plus{} b \equal{} 0$, where $ a,b\in\mathbb{R}$. Determine the largest value $ a \plus{} b$ can take, so that the given equation has two distinct positive roots $ x_1,x_2$ so that $ x_1 \plus{} x_2 \equal{} 2x_1x_2$.

2006 ISI B.Stat Entrance Exam, 1

Tags: trigonometry , analytic geometry , graphing lines , slope , calculus , calculus computations

If the normal to the curve $x^{\frac{2}{3}}+y^{\frac23}=a^{\frac23}$ at some point makes an angle $\theta$ with the $X$-axis, show that the equation of the normal is \[y\cos\theta-x\sin\theta=a\cos 2\theta\]

2012 Today's Calculation Of Integral, 820

Tags: calculus , integration , analytic geometry , limit , calculus computations , logarithm

Let $P_k$ be a point whose $x$-coordinate is $1+\frac{k}{n}\ (k=1,\ 2,\ \cdots,\ n)$ on the curve $y=\ln x$. For $A(1,\ 0)$, find the limit $\lim_{n\to\infty} \frac{1}{n}\sum_{k=1}^{n} \overline{AP_k}^2.$

2010 Today's Calculation Of Integral, 565

Tags: calculus , integration , function , derivative , symmetry , calculus computations

Prove that $ f(x)\equal{}\int_0^1 e^{\minus{}|t\minus{}x|}t(1\minus{}t)dt$ has maximal value at $ x\equal{}\frac 12$.

2014 Contests, 902

Tags: calculus , integration , calculus computations

For $a\geq 0$, find the minimum value of $S(a)=\int_0^1 |x^2+2ax+a^2-1|\ dx.$

2011 Poland - Second Round, 3

Tags: polynomial , calculus , integration , algebra

There are two given different polynomials $P(x),Q(x)$ with real coefficients such that $P(Q(x))=Q(P(x))$. Prove that $\forall n\in \mathbb{Z_{+}}$ polynomial: \[\underbrace{P(P(\ldots P(P}_{n}(x))\ldots))- \underbrace{Q(Q(\ldots Q(Q}_{n}(x))\ldots))\] is divisible by $P(x)-Q(x)$.

1992 IMO Longlists, 78

Tags: fibonacci , fibonacci sequence , limit , sequence , calculus

Let $F_n$ be the nth Fibonacci number, defined by $F_1 = F_2 = 1$ and $F_n = F_{n-1} + F_{n-2}$ for $n > 2$. Let $A_0, A_1, A_2,\cdots$ be a sequence of points on a circle of radius $1$ such that the minor arc from $A_{k-1}$ to $A_k$ runs clockwise and such that \[\mu(A_{k-1}A_k)=\frac{4F_{2k+1}}{F_{2k+1}^2+1}\] for $k \geq 1$, where $\mu(XY )$ denotes the radian measure of the arc $XY$ in the clockwise direction. What is the limit of the radian measure of arc $A_0A_n$ as $n$ approaches infinity?