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Found problems: 65

1998 Slovenia Team Selection Test, 2
Tags: perpendicular , semicircle
A semicircle with center $O$ and diameter $AB$ is given. Point $M$ on the extension of $AB$ is taken so that $AM > BM$. A line through $M$ intersects the semicircle at $C$ and $D$ so that $CM < DM$. The circumcircles of triangles $AOD$ and $OBC$ meet again at point $K$. Prove that $OK$ and $KM$ are perpendicular

2020 Novosibirsk Oral Olympiad in Geometry, 1
Tags: rectangle , semicircle , tangent circle , geometry
Two semicircles touch the side of the rectangle, each other and the segment drawn in it as in the figure. What part of the whole rectangle is filled? [img]https://cdn.artofproblemsolving.com/attachments/3/e/70ca8b80240a282553294a58cb3ed807d016be.png[/img]

Novosibirsk Oral Geo Oly IX, 2020.1
Tags: geometry , rectangle , semicircle , tangent circle
Two semicircles touch the side of the rectangle, each other and the segment drawn in it as in the figure. What part of the whole rectangle is filled? [img]https://cdn.artofproblemsolving.com/attachments/3/e/70ca8b80240a282553294a58cb3ed807d016be.png[/img]

Denmark (Mohr) - geometry, 2010.5
Tags: trisector , geometry , semicircle , equilateral
An equilateral triangle $ABC$ is given. With $BC$ as diameter, a semicircle is drawn outside the triangle. On the semicircle, points $D$ and $E$ are chosen such that the arc lengths $BD, DE$ and $EC$ are equal. Prove that the line segments $AD$ and $AE$ divide the side $BC$ into three equal parts. [img]https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hQQV-Of96Ls/XzXCZjCledI/AAAAAAAAMV0/SwXa4mtEEm04onYbFGZiTc5NSpkoyvJLwCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/2010%2BMohr%2Bp5.png[/img]

2008 Danube Mathematical Competition, 3
Tags: geometry , vector , sum , semicircle , projection , geometric inequality
On a semicircle centred at $O$ and with radius $1$ choose the respective points $A_1,A_2,...,A_{2n}$ , for $n \in N^*$. The lenght of the projection of the vector $\overrightarrow {u}=\overrightarrow{OA_1} +\overrightarrow{OA_2}+...+\overrightarrow{OA_{2n}}$ on the diameter is an odd integer. Show that the projection of that vector on the diameter is at least $1$.

Cono Sur Shortlist - geometry, 1993.11
Tags: geometry , equal segments , semicircle
Let $\Gamma$ be a semicircle with center $O$ and diameter $AB$. $D$ is the midpoint of arc $AB$. On the ray $OD$, we take $E$ such that $OE = BD$. $BE$ intersects the semicircle at $F$ and $ P$ is the point on $AB$ such that $FP$ is perpendicular to $AB$. Prove that $BP=\frac13 AB$.

2021 Iranian Geometry Olympiad, 3
Tags: geometry , perimeter , semicircle , angle
As shown in the following figure, a heart is a shape consist of three semicircles with diameters $AB$, $BC$ and $AC$ such that $B$ is midpoint of the segment $AC$. A heart $\omega$ is given. Call a pair $(P, P')$ bisector if $P$ and $P'$ lie on $\omega$ and bisect its perimeter. Let $(P, P')$ and $(Q,Q')$ be bisector pairs. Tangents at points $P, P', Q$, and $Q'$ to $\omega$ construct a convex quadrilateral $XYZT$. If the quadrilateral $XYZT$ is inscribed in a circle, find the angle between lines $PP'$ and $QQ'$. [img]https://cdn.artofproblemsolving.com/attachments/3/c/8216889594bbb504372d8cddfac73b9f56e74c.png[/img] [i]Proposed by Mahdi Etesamifard - Iran[/i]

2003 Singapore Team Selection Test, 2
Tags: geometry , equal segments , semicircle
Let $M$ be a point on the diameter $AB$ of a semicircle $\Gamma$. The perpendicular at $M$ meets the semicircle $\Gamma$ at $P$. A circle inside $\Gamma$. touches $\Gamma$. and is tangent to $PM$ at $Q$ and $AM$ at $R$. Prove that $P B = RB$.

1999 Rioplatense Mathematical Olympiad, Level 3, 5
Tags: geometry , distance , maximum , semicircle , cyclic quadrilateral
The quadrilateral $ABCD$ is inscribed in a circle of radius $1$, so that $AB$ is a diameter of the circumference and $CD = 1$. A variable point $X$ moves along the semicircle determined by $AB$ that does not contain $C$ or $D$. Determine the position of $X$ for which the sum of the distances from $X$ to lines $BC, CD$ and $DA$ is maximum.

1997 Bundeswettbewerb Mathematik, 3
Tags: geometry , circles , semicircle
A semicircle with diameter $AB = 2r$ is divided into two sectors by an arbitrary radius. To each of the sectors a circle is inscribed. These two circles touch A$B$ at $S$ and $T$. Show that $ST \ge 2r(\sqrt{2}-1)$.

1997 Singapore Senior Math Olympiad, 2
Tags: semicircle , geometry , angle chasing , angle
Figure shows a semicircle with diameter $AD$. The chords $AC$ and $BD$ meet at $P$. $Q$ is the foot of the perpendicular from $P$ to $AD$. find $\angle BCQ$ in terms of $\theta$ and $\phi$ . [img]https://cdn.artofproblemsolving.com/attachments/a/2/2781050e842b2dd01b72d246187f4ed434ff69.png[/img]

2024 Austrian MO National Competition, 2
Tags: semicircle , touching circles , cyclic quadrilateral , geometry
Let $h$ be a semicircle with diameter $AB$. The two circles $k_1$ and $k_2$, $k_1 \ne k_2$, touch the segment $AB$ at the points $C$ and $D$, respectively, and the semicircle $h$ fom the inside at the points $E$ and $F$, respectively. Prove that the four points $C$, $D$, $E$ and $F$ lie on a circle. [i](Walther Janous)[/i]

2013 BMT Spring, 2
Tags: semicircle , geometry
S-Corporation designs its logo by linking together $4$ semicircles along the diameter of a unit circle. Find the perimeter of the shaded portion of the logo. [img]https://cdn.artofproblemsolving.com/attachments/8/6/f0eabd46f5f3a5806d49012b2f871a453b9e7f.png[/img]

2023 Yasinsky Geometry Olympiad, 4
Tags: euler line , geometry , fixed point , semicircle
Pick a point $C$ on a semicircle with diameter $AB$. Let $P$ and $Q$ be two points on segment $AB$ such that $AP= AC$ and $BQ= BC$. The point $O$ is the center of the circumscribed circle of triangle $CPQ$ and point $H$ is the orthocenter of triangle $CPQ$ . Prove that for all posible locations of point $C$, the line $OH$ is passing through a fixed point. (Mykhailo Sydorenko)

1956 Czech and Slovak Olympiad III A, 4
Tags: locus , locus of points , semicircle , geometry
Let a semicircle $AB$ be given and let $X$ be an inner point of the arc. Consider a point $Y$ on ray $XA$ such that $XY=XB$. Find the locus of all points $Y$ when $X$ moves on the arc $AB$ (excluding the endpoints).

2018 Greece JBMO TST, 2
Tags: circumcircle , semicircle , circumcenter , geometry
Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle with $AB<AC<BC, c$ it's circumscribed circle and $D,E$ be the midpoints of $AB,AC$ respectively. With diameters the sides $AB,AC$, we draw semicircles, outer of the triangle, which are intersected by line $D$ at points $M$ and $N$ respectively. Lines $MB$ and $NC$ intersect the circumscribed circle at points $T,S$ respectively. Lines $MB$ and $NC$ intersect at point $H$. Prove that: a) point $H$ lies on the circumcircle of triangle $AMN$ b) lines $AH$ and $TS$ are perpedicular and their intersection, let it be $Z$, is the circimcenter of triangle $AMN$

2020 Federal Competition For Advanced Students, P2, 5
Tags: geometry , mixtilinear , fixed , fixed angle , semicircle
Let $h$ be a semicircle with diameter $AB$. Let $P$ be an arbitrary point inside the diameter $AB$. The perpendicular through $P$ on $AB$ intersects $h$ at point $C$. The line $PC$ divides the semicircular area into two parts. A circle will be inscribed in each of them that touches $AB, PC$ and $h$. The points of contact of the two circles with $AB$ are denoted by $D$ and $E$, where $D$ lies between $A$ and $P$. Prove that the size of the angle $DCE$ does not depend on the choice of $P$. (Walther Janous)

2008 Dutch IMO TST, 5
Tags: geometry , semicircle , midpoint
Let $\vartriangle ABC$ be a right triangle with $\angle B = 90^o$ and $|AB| > |BC|$, and let $\Gamma$ be the semicircle with diameter $AB$ that lies on the same side as $C$. Let $P$ be a point on $\Gamma$ such that $|BP| = |BC|$ and let $Q$ be on $AB$ such that $|AP| = |AQ|$. Prove that the midpoint of $CQ$ lies on $\Gamma$.

2012 Junior Balkan Team Selection Tests - Romania, 2
Tags: geometry , isosceles , semicircle , tangent circle
Consider a semicircle of center $O$ and diameter $[AB]$, and let $C$ be an arbitrary point on the segment $(OB)$. The perpendicular to the line $AB$ through $C$ intersects the semicircle in $D$. A circle centered in $P$ is tangent to the arc $BD$ in $F$ and to the segments $[AB]$ and $[CD]$ in $G$ and $E$, respectively. Prove that the triangle $ADG$ is isosceles.

2011 Saudi Arabia Pre-TST, 4.1
Tags: ratio , fixed , geometry , semicircle
On a semicircle of diameter $AB$ and center $C$, consider vari­able points $M$ and $N$ such that $MC \perp NC$. The circumcircle of triangle $MNC$ intersects $AB$ for the second time at $P$. Prove that $\frac{|PM-PN|}{PC}$ constant and find its value.

1998 Chile National Olympiad, 2
Tags: locus , semicircle , geometry
Given a semicircle of diameter $ AB $, with $ AB = 2r $, be $ CD $ a variable string, but of fixed length $ c $. Let $ E $ be the intersection point of lines $ AC $ and $ BD $, and let $ F $ be the intersection point of lines $ AD $ and $ BC $. a) Prove that the lines $ EF $ and $ AB $ are perpendicular. b) Determine the locus of the point $ E $. c) Prove that $ EF $ has a constant measure, and determine it based on $ c $ and $ r $.

2017 Estonia Team Selection Test, 10
Tags: semicircle , angle , geometry
Let $ABC$ be a triangle with $AB = \frac{AC}{2 }+ BC$. Consider the two semicircles outside the triangle with diameters $AB$ and $BC$. Let $X$ be the orthogonal projection of $A$ onto the common tangent line of those semicircles. Find $\angle CAX$.

1979 Poland - Second Round, 6
Tags: geometry , semicircle , rectangle
On the side $ \overline{DC} $ of the rectangle $ ABCD $ in which $ \frac{AB}{AD} = \sqrt{2} $ a semicircle is built externally. Any point $ M $ of the semicircle is connected by segments with $ A $ and $ B $ to obtain points $ K $ and $ L $ on $ \overline{DC} $, respectively. Prove that $ DL^2 + KC^2 = AB^2 $.

2010 Denmark MO - Mohr Contest, 5
Tags: trisector , geometry , semicircle , equilateral
An equilateral triangle $ABC$ is given. With $BC$ as diameter, a semicircle is drawn outside the triangle. On the semicircle, points $D$ and $E$ are chosen such that the arc lengths $BD, DE$ and $EC$ are equal. Prove that the line segments $AD$ and $AE$ divide the side $BC$ into three equal parts. [img]https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hQQV-Of96Ls/XzXCZjCledI/AAAAAAAAMV0/SwXa4mtEEm04onYbFGZiTc5NSpkoyvJLwCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/2010%2BMohr%2Bp5.png[/img]

2008 Postal Coaching, 5
Tags: tangent , semicircle , parallel , circles , geometry
Let $\omega$ be the semicircle on diameter $AB$. A line parallel to $AB$ intersects $\omega$ at $C$ and $D$ so that $B$ and $C$ lie on opposite sides of $AD$. The line through $C$ parallel to $AD$ meets $\omega$ again in $E$. Lines $BE$ and $CD$ meet in $F$ and the line through $F$ parallel to $AD$ meets $AB$ in $P$. Prove that $PC$ is tangent to $\omega$.