Olympiad problems

2001 China Western Mathematical Olympiad, 1

The sequence $ \{x_n\}$ satisfies $ x_1 \equal{} \frac {1}{2}, x_{n \plus{} 1} \equal{} x_n \plus{} \frac {x_n^2}{n^2}$. Prove that $ x_{2001} < 1001$.

2009 Today's Calculation Of Integral, 426

Tags: integration , calculus , polynomial , calculus computations , algebra

Consider the polynomial $ f(x) \equal{} ax^2 \plus{} bx \plus{} c$, with degree less than or equal to 2. When $ f$ varies with subject to the constrain $ f(0) \equal{} 0,\ f(2) \equal{} 2$, find the minimum value of $ S\equal{}\int_0^2 |f'(x)|\ dx$.

2022 SEEMOUS, 2

Tags: analysis , functional equation , continuity , palic , differentiation , integration

Let $a, b, c \in \mathbb{R}$ be such that $$a + b + c = a^2 + b^2 + c^2 = 1, \hspace{8px} a^3 + b^3 + c^3 \neq 1.$$ We say that a function $f$ is a [i]Palić function[/i] if $f: \mathbb{R} \rightarrow \mathbb{R}$, $f$ is continuous and satisfies $$f(x) + f(y) + f(z) = f(ax + by + cz) + f(bx + cy + az) + f(cx + ay + bz)$$ for all $x, y, z \in \mathbb{R}.$ Prove that any Palić function is infinitely many times differentiable and find all Palić functions.

2010 Albania National Olympiad, 3

Tags: combinatorics , calculus , geometry , pigeonhole principle , integration , analytic geometry

[b](a)[/b]Prove that every pentagon with integral coordinates has at least two vertices , whose respective coordinates have the same parity. [b](b)[/b]What is the smallest area possible of pentagons with integral coordinates. Albanian National Mathematical Olympiad 2010---12 GRADE Question 3.

2011 Harvard-MIT Mathematics Tournament, 1

Tags: integration , calculus , hmmt , angle bisector , geometry

Let $ABC$ be a triangle such that $AB = 7$, and let the angle bisector of $\angle BAC$ intersect line $BC$ at $D$. If there exist points $E$ and $F$ on sides $AC$ and $BC$, respectively, such that lines $AD$ and $EF$ are parallel and divide triangle $ABC$ into three parts of equal area, determine the number of possible integral values for $BC$.

2011 Today's Calculation Of Integral, 683

Tags: calculus , trigonometry , calculus computations , integration

Evaluate $\int_0^{\frac 12} (x+1)\sqrt{1-2x^2}\ dx$. [i]2011 Kyoto University entrance exam/Science, Problem 1B[/i]

2013 Gheorghe Vranceanu, 1

Tags: function , real analysis , integration , trigonometry

Find the pairs of functions $ f,g:\mathbb{R}\longrightarrow\mathbb{R} $ with $ f $ continuous, $ g $ differentiable and satisfying: $$ -\sin g(x) + \int \cos f(x)dx =\cos g(x) +\int \sin f(x)dx $$

Gheorghe Țițeica 2025, P2

Tags: function , real analysis , integration

Let $f:[0,1]\rightarrow\mathbb{R}$ be a continuous function. Prove that $$\int_0^{\pi/2}f(\sin(2x))\sin x\, dx = \int_0^{\pi/2} f(\cos^2 x)\cos x\, dx.$$

1979 Spain Mathematical Olympiad, 5

Tags: integral , calculus , integration , trigonometry

Calculate the definite integral $$\int_2^4 \sin ((x-3)^3) dx$$

2013 Hitotsubashi University Entrance Examination, 3

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

Given a parabola $C : y=1-x^2$ in $xy$-palne with the origin $O$. Take two points $P(p,\ 1-p^2),\ Q(q,\ 1-q^2)\ (p<q)$ on $C$. (1) Express the area $S$ of the part enclosed by two segments $OP,\ OQ$ and the parabalola $C$ in terms of $p,\ q$. (2) If $q=p+1$, then find the minimum value of $S$. (3) If $pq=-1$, then find the minimum value of $S$.

2018 Ramnicean Hope, 1

Tags: definite integral , parity , calculus , function , fe , integration , real analysis

Let be two nonzero real numbers $ a,b $ such that $ |a|\neq |b| $ and let $ f:\mathbb{R}\longrightarrow\mathbb{R} $ be a function satisfying the functional relation $$ af(x)+bf(-x)=(x^3+x)^5+\sin^5 x . $$ Calculate $ \int_{-2019}^{2019}f(x)dx . $ [i]Constantin Rusu[/i]

2009 Today's Calculation Of Integral, 486

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

Let $ H$ be the piont of midpoint of the cord $ PQ$ that is on the circle centered the origin $ O$ with radius $ 1.$ Suppose the length of the cord $ PQ$ is $ 2\sin \frac {t}{2}$ for the angle $ t\ (0\leq t\leq \pi)$ that is formed by half-ray $ OH$ and the positive direction of the $ x$ axis. Answer the following questions. (1) Express the coordiante of $ H$ in terms of $ t$. (2) When $ t$ moves in the range of $ 0\leq t\leq \pi$, find the minimum value of $ x$ coordinate of $ H$. (3) When $ t$ moves in the range of $ 0\leq t\leq \frac {\pi}{2}$, find the area $ S$ of the region bounded by the curve drawn by the point $ H$ and the $ x$ axis and the $ y$ axis.

2013 Today's Calculation Of Integral, 897

Tags: calculus computations , calculus , logarithm , integration , geometry , rotation , geometric transformation

Find the volume $V$ of the solid formed by a rotation of the region enclosed by the curve $y=2^{x}-1$ and two lines $x=0,\ y=1$ around the $y$ axis.

2009 Today's Calculation Of Integral, 473

Tags: calculus , calculus computations , integration

For nonzero real numbers $ r,\ l$ and the positive constant number $ c$, consider the curve on the $ xy$ plane : $ y \equal{} \left\{ \begin{array}{ll} x^2 & (0\leq x\leq r)\quad \\ r^2 & (r\leq x\leq l \plus{} r)\quad \\ (x \minus{} l \minus{} 2r)^2 & (l \plus{} r\leq x\leq l \plus{} 2r)\quad \end{array} \right.$ Denote $ V$ the volume of the solid by revolvering the curve about the $ x$ axis. Let $ r,\ l$ vary in such a way that $ r^2 \plus{} l \equal{} c$. Find the values of $ r,\ l$ which gives the maxmimum volume.

2001 District Olympiad, 3

Tags: algebra , real analysis , function , integration , polynomial , calculus

Consider a continuous function $f:[0,1]\rightarrow \mathbb{R}$ such that for any third degree polynomial function $P:[0,1]\to [0,1]$, we have \[\int_0^1f(P(x))dx=0\] Prove that $f(x)=0,\ (\forall)x\in [0,1]$. [i]Mihai Piticari[/i]

1998 Putnam, 3

Tags: function , integration

Let $f$ be a real function on the real line with continuous third derivative. Prove that there exists a point $a$ such that \[f(a)\cdot f^\prime(a)\cdot f^{\prime\prime}(a)\cdot f^{\prime\prime\prime}(a)\geq 0.\]

2007 Today's Calculation Of Integral, 241

Tags: conic , parabola , vieta , calculus , integration , geometry , analytic geometry

1.Let $ x \equal{} \alpha ,\ \beta \ (\alpha < \beta )$ are $ x$ coordinates of the intersection points of a parabola $ y \equal{} ax^2 \plus{} bx \plus{} c\ (a\neq 0)$ and the line $ y \equal{} ux \plus{} v$. Prove that the area of the region bounded by these graphs is $ \boxed{\frac {|a|}{6}(\beta \minus{} \alpha )^3}$. 2. Let $ x \equal{} \alpha ,\ \beta \ (\alpha < \beta )$ are $ x$ coordinates of the intersection points of parabolas $ y \equal{} ax^2 \plus{} bx \plus{} c$ and $ y \equal{} px^2 \plus{} qx \plus{} r\ (ap\neq 0)$. Prove that the area of the region bounded by these graphs is $ \boxed{\frac {|a \minus{} p|}{6}(\beta \minus{} \alpha )^3}$.

2007 Putnam, 6

Tags: analytic geometry , probability , logarithm , integration

For each positive integer $ n,$ let $ f(n)$ be the number of ways to make $ n!$ cents using an unordered collection of coins, each worth $ k!$ cents for some $ k,\ 1\le k\le n.$ Prove that for some constant $ C,$ independent of $ n,$ \[ n^{n^2/2\minus{}Cn}e^{\minus{}n^2/4}\le f(n)\le n^{n^2/2\plus{}Cn}e^{\minus{}n^2/4}.\]

1998 Vietnam National Olympiad, 1

Tags: real analysis , logarithm , integration , limit

Let $a\geq 1$ be a real number. Put $x_{1}=a,x_{n+1}=1+\ln{(\frac{x_{n}^{2}}{1+\ln{x_{n}}})}(n=1,2,...)$. Prove that the sequence $\{x_{n}\}$ converges and find its limit.

2012 Waseda University Entrance Examination, 5

Tags: trigonometry , calculus , geometry , geometric transformation , integration , rotation , limit

Take two points $A\ (-1,\ 0),\ B\ (1,\ 0)$ on the $xy$-plane. Let $F$ be the figure by which the whole points $P$ on the plane satisfies $\frac{\pi}{4}\leq \angle{APB}\leq \pi$ and the figure formed by $A,\ B$. Answer the following questions: (1) Illustrate $F$. (2) Find the volume of the solid generated by a rotation of $F$ around the $x$-axis.

1991 Arnold's Trivium, 52

Tags: calculus , function , integration

Calculate the first term of the asymptotic expression as $k\to\infty$ of the integral \[\int_{-\infty}^{+\infty}\frac{e^{ikx}}{\sqrt{1+x^{2n}}}dx\]

2007 District Olympiad, 2

Tags: function , derivative , calculus , expected value , probability , inequalities , integration

Let $f : \left[ 0, 1 \right] \to \mathbb R$ be a continuous function and $g : \left[ 0, 1 \right] \to \left( 0, \infty \right)$. Prove that if $f$ is increasing, then \[\int_{0}^{t}f(x) g(x) \, dx \cdot \int_{0}^{1}g(x) \, dx \leq \int_{0}^{t}g(x) \, dx \cdot \int_{0}^{1}f(x) g(x) \, dx .\]