A semicircle is erected over the segment $AB$ with center $M$. Let $P$ be one point different from $A$ and $B$ on the semicircle and $Q$ the midpoint of the arc of the circle $AP$. The point of intersection of the straight line $BP$ with the parallel to $P Q$ through $M$ is $S$. Prove that $PM = PS$ holds. [i](Karl Czakler)[/i]

(i) $ABC$ is a triangle with a right angle at $A$, and $P$ is a point on the hypotenuse $BC$. The line $AP$ produced beyond $P$ meets the line through $B$ which is perpendicular to $BC$ at $U$. Prove that $BU = BA$ if, and only if, $CP = CA$. (ii) $A$ is a point on the semicircle $CB$, and points $X$ and $Y$ are on the line segment $BC$. The line $AX$, produced beyond $X$, meets the line through $B$ which is perpendicular to $BC$ at $U$. Also the line $AY$, produced beyond $Y$, meets the line through $C$ which is perpendicular to $BC$ at $V$. Given that $BY = BA$ and $CX = CA$, determine the angle $\angle VAU$.

Given semicircle $(c)$ with diameter $AB$ and center $O$. On the $(c)$ we take point $C$ such that the tangent at the $C$ intersects the line $AB$ at the point $E$. The perpendicular line from $C$ to $AB$ intersects the diameter $AB$ at the point $D$. On the $(c)$ we get the points $H,Z$ such that $CD = CH = CZ$. The line $HZ$ intersects the lines $CO,CD,AB$ at the points $S, I, K$ respectively and the parallel line from $I$ to the line $AB$ intersects the lines $CO,CK$ at the points $L,M$ respectively. We consider the circumcircle $(k)$ of the triangle $LMD$, which intersects again the lines $AB, CK$ at the points $P, U$ respectively. Let $(e_1), (e_2), (e_3)$ be the tangents of the $(k)$ at the points $L, M, P$ respectively and $R = (e_1) \cap (e_2)$, $X = (e_2) \cap (e_3)$, $T = (e_1) \cap (e_3)$. Prove that if $Q$ is the center of $(k)$, then the lines $RD, TU, XS$ pass through the same point, which lies in the line $IQ$.

(i) $ABC$ is a triangle with a right angle at $A$, and $P$ is a point on the hypotenuse $BC$. The line $AP$ produced beyond $P$ meets the line through $B$ which is perpendicular to $BC$ at $U$. Prove that $BU = BA$ if, and only if, $CP = CA$. (ii) $A$ is a point on the semicircle $CB$, and points $X$ and $Y$ are on the line segment $BC$. The line $AX$, produced beyond $X$, meets the line through $B$ which is perpendicular to $BC$ at $U$. Also the line $AY$, produced beyond $Y$, meets the line through $C$ which is perpendicular to $BC$ at $V$. Given that $BY = BA$ and $CX = CA$, determine the angle $\angle VAU$.

Let $AB$ be a diameter of semicircle $h$. On this semicircle there is point $C$, distinct from points $A$ and $B$. Foot of perpendicular from point $C$ to side $AB$ is point $D$. Circle $k$ is outside the triangle $ADC$ and at the same time touches semicircle $h$ and sides $AB$ and $CD$. Touching point of $k$ with side $AB$ is point $E$, with semicircle $h$ is point $T$ and with side $CD$ is point $S$ $a)$ Prove that points $A$, $S$ and $T$ are collinear $b)$ Prove that $AC=AE$

In a semicircle of radius $4$ three circles are inscribed, as indicated in the figure. Larger circles have radii $ R_1 $ and $ R_2 $, and the larger circle has radius $ r $. a) Prove that $ \dfrac {1} {\sqrt{r}} = \dfrac {1} {\sqrt{R_1}} + \dfrac {1} {\sqrt{R_2}} $ b) Prove that $ R_1 + R_2 \le 8 (\sqrt{2} -1) $ c) Prove that $ r \le \sqrt{2} -1 $ [img]https://cdn.artofproblemsolving.com/attachments/0/9/aaaa65d1f4da4883973751e1363df804b9944c.jpg[/img]

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

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]

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 $P B = RB$.

Consider the isosceles triangle $ABC$ inscribed in the semicircle of radius $ r$. If the $\vartriangle BCD$ and $\vartriangle CAE$ are equilateral, determine the altitude of $\vartriangle DEC$ on the side $DE$ in terms of $ r$. [img]https://cdn.artofproblemsolving.com/attachments/6/3/772ff9a1fd91e9fa7a7e45ef788eec7a1ba48e.png[/img]

Let $C$ and $D$ be two distinct points on a semicircle of diameter $AB$. Let $E$ be the intersection of $AC$ and $BD$, $F$ be the intersection of $AD$ and $BC$ and $X, Y$, and $Z$ are the midpoints of $AB, CD$, and $EF$, respectively. Prove that the points $X, Y,$ and $Z$ are collinear.

On a semicircle with diameter $AB$ and centre $S$, points $C$ and $D$ are given such that point $C$ belongs to arc $AD$. Suppose $\angle CSD = 120^\circ$. Let $E$ be the point of intersection of the straight lines $AC$ and $BD$ and $F$ the point of intersection of the straight lines $AD$ and $BC$. Prove that $EF=\sqrt{3}AB$.

Let $ABCD$ be a square. Let $P$ be a point on the semicircle of diameter $AB$ outside the square. Let $M$ and $N$ be the intersections of $PD$ and $PC$ with $AB$, respectively. Prove that $MN^2 = AM \cdot BN$.

Consider a semicircle with center $M$ and diameter $AB$. Let $P$ be a point in the semicircle, different from $A$ and $B$, and let $Q$ be the midpoint of the arc $AP$. The line parallel to $QP$ through $M$ intersects $PB$ at the point $S$. Prove that the triangle $PMS$ is isosceles.

Let the points $A,B,C$ lie on a line in this order. $AB$ is the diameter of semicircle $\omega_1$, $AC$ is the diameter of semicircle $\omega_2$. Assume both $\omega_1$ and $\omega_2$ lie on the same side of $AC$. $D$ is a point on $\omega_2$ such that $BD\perp AC$. A circle centered at $B$ with radius $BD$ intersects $\omega_1$ at $E$. $F$ is on $AC$ such that $EF\perp AC$. Prove that $BC=BF$.