Olympiad problems

2005 Iran MO (3rd Round), 5

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , Euler , conics , projective geometry , geometry proposed

Suppose $H$ and $O$ are orthocenter and circumcenter of triangle $ABC$. $\omega$ is circumcircle of $ABC$. $AO$ intersects with $\omega$ at $A_1$. $A_1H$ intersects with $\omega$ at $A'$ and $A''$ is the intersection point of $\omega$ and $AH$. We define points $B',\ B'',\ C'$ and $C''$ similiarly. Prove that $A'A'',B'B''$ and $C'C''$ are concurrent in a point on the Euler line of triangle $ABC$.

2014 Contests, 2

Tags: calculus , integration , conics , parabola , geometry , calculus computations

Let $l$ be the tangent line at the point $(t,\ t^2)\ (0<t<1)$ on the parabola $C: y=x^2$. Denote by $S_1$ the area of the part enclosed by $C,\ l$ and the $x$-axis, denote by $S_2$ of the area of the part enclosed by $C,\ l$ and the line $x=1$. Find the minimum value of $S_1+S_2$.

2007 Vietnam National Olympiad, 3

Tags: analytic geometry , geometry , conics , hyperbola , geometry unsolved

Let B,C be fixed points and A be roving point. Let H, G be orthecentre and centroid of triagle ABC. Known midpoint of HG lies on BC, find locus of A

1950 Miklós Schweitzer, 9

Tags: conics , real analysis , real analysis unsolved

Find the necessary and sufficient conditions for two conics that every tangent to one of them contains a real point of the other.

1942 Putnam, B1

Tags: Putnam , square , conics

A square of side $2a$, lying always in the first quadrant of the $xy$-plane, moves so that two consecutive vertices are always on the $x$- and $y$-axes respectively. Prove that a point within or on the boundary of the square will in general describe a portion of a conic. For what points of the square does this locus degenerate?

Today's calculation of integrals, 895

Tags: calculus , integration , analytic geometry , conics , parabola , geometry , calculus computations

In the coordinate plane, suppose that the parabola $C: y=-\frac{p}{2}x^2+q\ (p>0,\ q>0)$ touches the circle with radius 1 centered on the origin at distinct two points. Find the minimum area of the figure enclosed by the part of $y\geq 0$ of $C$ and the $x$-axis.

2014 ELMO Shortlist, 1

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , Asymptote , geometric transformation , homothety , blogs , conics

Let $ABC$ be a triangle with symmedian point $K$. Select a point $A_1$ on line $BC$ such that the lines $AB$, $AC$, $A_1K$ and $BC$ are the sides of a cyclic quadrilateral. Define $B_1$ and $C_1$ similarly. Prove that $A_1$, $B_1$, and $C_1$ are collinear. [i]Proposed by Sammy Luo[/i]

2010 Today's Calculation Of Integral, 620

Tags: calculus , integration , function , trigonometry , conics , parabola , calculus computations

Let $a,\ b$ be real numbers. Suppose that a function $f(x)$ satisfies $f(x)=a\sin x+b\cos x+\int_{-\pi}^{\pi} f(t)\cos t\ dt$ and has the maximum value $2\pi$ for $-\pi \leq x\leq \pi$. Find the minimum value of $\int_{-\pi}^{\pi} \{f(x)\}^2dx.$ [i]2010 Chiba University entrance exam[/i]

2008 Romanian Master of Mathematics, 1

Tags: conics , geometry unsolved , geometry

Let $ ABC$ be an equilateral triangle and $ P$ in its interior. The distances from $ P$ to the triangle's sides are denoted by $ a^2, b^2,c^2$ respectively, where $ a,b,c>0$. Find the locus of the points $ P$ for which $ a,b,c$ can be the sides of a non-degenerate triangle.

1969 IMO Shortlist, 4

Tags: conics , geometry , Locus , IMO Shortlist , IMO Longlist

$(BEL 4)$ Let $O$ be a point on a nondegenerate conic. A right angle with vertex $O$ intersects the conic at points $A$ and $B$. Prove that the line $AB$ passes through a fixed point located on the normal to the conic through the point $O.$

II Soros Olympiad 1995 - 96 (Russia), 10.4

Tags: geometry , analytic geometry , parabola , conics

Find the equation of the line tangent to the parabola $y = 1/3(x^2-2x+4)$ and a circle of unit radius centered at the origin. (List all solutions.)

1946 Putnam, B2

Tags: Putnam , conics , parabola

Let $A, B$ be two variable points on a parabola $P_{0}$, such that the tangents at $A$ and $B$ are perpendicular to each other. Show that the locus of the centroid of the triangle formed by $A,B$ and the vertex of $P_0$ is a parabola $P_1 .$ Apply the same process to $P_1$ and repeat the process, obtaining the sequence of parabolas $P_1, P_2 , \ldots, P_n$. If the equation of $P_0$ is $y=m x^2$, find the equation of $P_n .$

2012 Iran MO (3rd Round), 3

Tags: conics , ellipse , ratio , analytic geometry , geometry , geometric transformation , dilation

Cosider ellipse $\epsilon$ with two foci $A$ and $B$ such that the lengths of it's major axis and minor axis are $2a$ and $2b$ respectively. From a point $T$ outside of the ellipse, we draw two tangent lines $TP$ and $TQ$ to the ellipse $\epsilon$. Prove that \[\frac{TP}{TQ}\ge \frac{b}{a}.\] [i]Proposed by Morteza Saghafian[/i]

2011 Romanian Masters In Mathematics, 3

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , geometric transformation , trigonometry , conics , parabola

A triangle $ABC$ is inscribed in a circle $\omega$. A variable line $\ell$ chosen parallel to $BC$ meets segments $AB$, $AC$ at points $D$, $E$ respectively, and meets $\omega$ at points $K$, $L$ (where $D$ lies between $K$ and $E$). Circle $\gamma_1$ is tangent to the segments $KD$ and $BD$ and also tangent to $\omega$, while circle $\gamma_2$ is tangent to the segments $LE$ and $CE$ and also tangent to $\omega$. Determine the locus, as $\ell$ varies, of the meeting point of the common inner tangents to $\gamma_1$ and $\gamma_2$. [i](Russia) Vasily Mokin and Fedor Ivlev[/i]

2005 Romania National Olympiad, 2

Tags: geometry , 3D geometry , pyramid , trigonometry , geometric transformation , rotation , conics

The base $A_{1}A_{2}\ldots A_{n}$ of the pyramid $VA_{1}A_{2}\ldots A_{n}$ is a regular polygon. Prove that if \[\angle VA_{1}A_{2}\equiv \angle VA_{2}A_{3}\equiv \cdots \equiv \angle VA_{n-1}A_{n}\equiv \angle VA_{n}A_{1},\] then the pyramid is regular.

1970 AMC 12/AHSME, 10

Tags: conics , ellipse , geometry , geometric series , AMC

Let $F=.48181\cdots$ be an infinite repeating decimal with the digits $8$ and $1$ repeating. When $F$ is written as a fraction in lowest terms, the denominator exceeds the numerator by $\textbf{(A) }13\qquad\textbf{(B) }14\qquad\textbf{(C) }29\qquad\textbf{(D) }57\qquad \textbf{(E) }126$

2006 China Second Round Olympiad, 1

Tags: conics , ellipse , geometry

An ellipse with foci $B_0,B_1$ intersects $AB_i$ at $C_i$ $(i=0,1)$. Let $P_0$ be a point on ray $AB_0$. $Q_0$ is a point on ray $C_1B_0$ such that $B_0P_0=B_0Q_0$; $P_1$ is on ray $B_1A$ such that $C_1Q_0=C_1P_1$; $Q_1$ is on ray $B_1C_0$ such that $B_1P_1=B_1Q_1$; $P_2$ is on ray $AB_0$ such that $C_0Q_1=C_0Q_2$. Prove that $P_0=P_2$ and that the four points $P_0,Q_0,Q_1,P_1$ are concyclic.

2007 Hong Kong TST, 1

Tags: inequalities , conics , hyperbola , algebra unsolved , algebra

[url=http://www.mathlinks.ro/Forum/viewtopic.php?t=107262]IMO 2007 HKTST 1[/url] Problem 1 Let $p,q,r$ and $s$ be real numbers such that $p^{2}+q^{2}+r^{2}-s^{2}+4=0$. Find the maximum value of $3p+2q+r-4|s|$.

1991 National High School Mathematics League, 14

Tags: conics , parabola , geometry

$O$ is the vertex of a parabola, $F$ is its focus. $PQ$ is a chord of the parabola. If $|OF|=a,|PQ|=b$, find the area of $\triangle OPQ$.

2010 Contests, 2

Tags: inequalities , analytic geometry , conics , parabola , algebra , polynomial , Vieta

Let $ a\geq 2$ be a real number; with the roots $ x_{1}$ and $ x_{2}$ of the equation $ x^2\minus{}ax\plus{}1\equal{}0$ we build the sequence with $ S_{n}\equal{}x_{1}^n \plus{} x_{2}^n$. [b]a)[/b]Prove that the sequence $ \frac{S_{n}}{S_{n\plus{}1}}$, where $ n$ takes value from $ 1$ up to infinity, is strictly non increasing. [b]b)[/b]Find all value of $ a$ for the which this inequality hold for all natural values of $ n$ $ \frac{S_{1}}{S_{2}}\plus{}\cdots \plus{}\frac{S_{n}}{S_{n\plus{}1}}>n\minus{}1$

2011 AMC 12/AHSME, 14

Tags: trigonometry , conics , parabola , vector , Pythagorean Theorem , geometry , trig identities

A segment through the focus $F$ of a parabola with vertex $V$ is perpendicular to $\overline{FV}$ and intersects the parabola in points $A$ and $B$. What is $\cos(\angle AVB)$? $ \textbf{(A)}\ -\frac{3\sqrt{5}}{7} \qquad \textbf{(B)}\ -\frac{2\sqrt{5}}{5} \qquad \textbf{(C)}\ -\frac{4}{5} \qquad \textbf{(D)}\ -\frac{3}{5} \qquad \textbf{(E)}\ -\frac{1}{2} $

1954 AMC 12/AHSME, 42

Tags: conics , parabola , geometry , geometric transformation

Consider the graphs of (1): $ y\equal{}x^2\minus{}\frac{1}{2}x\plus{}2$ and (2) $ y\equal{}x^2\plus{}\frac{1}{2}x\plus{}2$ on the same set of axis. These parabolas are exactly the same shape. Then: $ \textbf{(A)}\ \text{the graphs coincide.} \\ \textbf{(B)}\ \text{the graph of (1) is lower than the graph of (2).} \\ \textbf{(C)}\ \text{the graph of (1) is to the left of the graph of (2).} \\ \textbf{(D)}\ \text{the graph of (1) is to the right of the graph of (2).} \\ \textbf{(E)}\ \text{the graph of (1) is higher than the graph of (2).}$

2005 IMC, 1

Tags: conics , parabola , parameterization , IMC , college contests

1. Let $f(x)=x^2+bx+c$, M = {x | |f(x)|<1}. Prove $|M|\leq 2\sqrt{2}$ (|...| = length of interval(s))

2023 Brazil Team Selection Test, 4

Tags: conics , hyperbola , geometry , projective geometry

Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle with altitude $\overline{AH}$, and let $P$ be a variable point such that the angle bisectors $k$ and $\ell$ of $\angle PBC$ and $\angle PCB$, respectively, meet on $\overline{AH}$. Let $k$ meet $\overline{AC}$ at $E$, $\ell$ meet $\overline{AB}$ at $F$, and $\overline{EF}$ meet $\overline{AH}$ at $Q$. Prove that as $P$ varies, line $PQ$ passes through a fixed point.

2013 BMT Spring, 8

Tags: geometry , parabola , conics , areas

A parabola has focus $F$ and vertex $V$ , where $VF = 1$0. Let $AB$ be a chord of length $100$ that passes through $F$. Determine the area of $\vartriangle VAB$.