A circle and a point $P$ higher than the circle lie in the same vertical plane. A particle moves along a straight line under gravity from $P$ to a point $Q$ on the circle. Given that the distance travelled from $P$ in time $t$ is equal to $\dfrac{1}{2}gt^2 \sin{\alpha}$, where $\alpha$ is the angle of inclination of the line $PQ$ to the horizontal, give a geometrical characterization of the point $Q$ for which the time taken from $P$ to $Q$ is a minimum.

Let $ABC$ be a triangle with $AB \neq AC$ and circumcenter $O$. The bisector of $\angle BAC$ intersects $BC$ at $D$. Let $E$ be the reflection of $D$ with respect to the midpoint of $BC$. The lines through $D$ and $E$ perpendicular to $BC$ intersect the lines $AO$ and $AD$ at $X$ and $Y$ respectively. Prove that the quadrilateral $BXCY$ is cyclic.

Three rays are going out from point $O$ in space, forming pairwise angles $\alpha, \beta$ and $\gamma$ with $0^o<\alpha \le \beta \le \gamma <180^o$. Prove that $\sin \frac{\alpha}{2}+ \sin \frac{\beta}{2} > \sin \frac{\gamma}{2}$.

Problem 4 Let $ABCD$ be a rectangle with diagonals $AC$ and $BD$. Let $E$ be the intersection of the bisector of $\angle CAD$ with segment $CD$, $F$ on $CD$ such that $E$ is midpoint of $DF$, and $G$ on $BC$ such that $BG = AC$ (with $C$ between $B$ and $G$). Prove that the circumference through $D$, $F$ and $G$ is tangent to $BG$.

The angles of an acute triangle $ABC$ at $\alpha , \beta, \gamma$. Let $AD$ be a height, $CF$ a median, and $BE$ the bisector of $\angle B$. Show that $AD,CF$ and $BE$ are concurrent if and only if $\cos \gamma \tan\beta = \sin \alpha$ .

In a triangle $ABC$, with $\widehat{A} > 90^\circ$, let $O$ and $H$ denote its circumcenter and orthocenter, respectively. Let $K$ be the reflection of $H$ with respect to $A$. Prove that $K, O$ and $C$ are collinear if and only if $\widehat{A} - \widehat{B} = 90^\circ$.

$ ABC$ is an acute-angled triangle. $ M$ is the midpoint of $ BC$ and $ P$ is the point on $ AM$ such that $ MB \equal{} MP$. $ H$ is the foot of the perpendicular from $ P$ to $ BC$. The lines through $ H$ perpendicular to $ PB$, $ PC$ meet $ AB, AC$ respectively at $ Q, R$. Show that $ BC$ is tangent to the circle through $ Q, H, R$ at $ H$. [i]Original Formulation: [/i] For an acute triangle $ ABC, M$ is the midpoint of the segment $ BC, P$ is a point on the segment $ AM$ such that $ PM \equal{} BM, H$ is the foot of the perpendicular line from $ P$ to $ BC, Q$ is the point of intersection of segment $ AB$ and the line passing through $ H$ that is perpendicular to $ PB,$ and finally, $ R$ is the point of intersection of the segment $ AC$ and the line passing through $ H$ that is perpendicular to $ PC.$ Show that the circumcircle of $ QHR$ is tangent to the side $ BC$ at point $ H.$

Let $f$ be a function such that \[f(x)=\frac{(x^2-2x+1) \sin \frac{1}{x-1}}{\sin \pi x}.\] Find the limit of $f$ in the point $x_0=1.$

There are $n$ different points $A_1, \ldots , A_n$ in the plain and each point $A_i$ it is assigned a real number $\lambda_i$ distinct from zero in such way that $(\overline{A_i A_j})^2 = \lambda_i + \lambda_j$ for all the $i$,$j$ with $i\neq{}j$} Show that: (1) $n \leq 4$ (2) If $n=4$, then $\frac{1}{\lambda_1} + \frac{1}{\lambda_2} + \frac{1}{\lambda_3}+ \frac{1}{\lambda_4} = 0$

Prove that the numbers $\tan^2 20^o, \tan^2 40^o,\tan^2 80^o$ are the roots of the equation $x^3 - 33x^2 + 27x - 33 = 0$.

Let $ ABP, BCQ, CAR$ be three non-overlapping triangles erected outside of acute triangle $ ABC$. Let $ M$ be the midpoint of segment $ AP$. Given that $ \angle PAB \equal{} \angle CQB \equal{} 45^\circ$, $ \angle ABP \equal{} \angle QBC \equal{} 75^\circ$, $ \angle RAC \equal{} 105^\circ$, and $ RQ^2 \equal{} 6CM^2$, compute $ AC^2/AR^2$. [i]Zuming Feng.[/i]

MTRPia in $2044$ is highly advanced and a lot of the work is done by disc-shaped robots, each of radius $1$ unit. In order to not collide with each other, there robots have a smaller $360$-degree camera mounted on top, as shown in the figure (robot $r_1$ 'sees' robot $r_2$). Each of there cameras themselves are smaller discs of radius $c$. Suppose there are three robots $r_1, r_2, r_3$ placed 'consecutively' such that $r_2$ is roughly in the middle. The angle between the lines joining the centres of $r_1, r_2$ and $r_2, r_3$ is given to be $\theta$. The distance between the centres of $r_1,r_2 = $ distance between centres of $r_2,r_3 = d$. Show (with the aid of clear diagrams) that $r_1$ and $r_3$ can see each other iff $\sin{\theta} > \frac{1-c}{d}$. As a bonus, try to show that in a longer 'chain' of such robots (same $d$, $\theta$), if $\sin{\theta} > \frac{1-c}{d}$ then all robots can see each other.

Find the maximal positive integer $n$, so that for any real number $x$ we have $\sin^{n}{x}+\cos^{n}{x} \geq \frac{1}{n}$.

Consider a sequence of circles $K_1,K_2,K_3,K_4, \ldots$ of radii $r_1, r_2, r_3, r_4, \ldots$ , respectively, situated inside a triangle $ABC$. The circle $K_1$ is tangent to $AB$ and $AC$; $K_2$ is tangent to $K_1$, $BA$, and $BC$; $K_3$ is tangent to $K_2$, $CA$, and $CB$; $K_4$ is tangent to $K_3$, $AB$, and $AC$; etc. (a) Prove the relation \[r_1 \cot \frac 12 A+ 2 \sqrt{r_1r_2} + r_2 \cot \frac 12 B = r \left(\cot \frac 12 A + \cot \frac 12 B \right) \] where $r$ is the radius of the incircle of the triangle $ABC$. Deduce the existence of a $t_1$ such that \[r_1=r \cot \frac 12 B \cot \frac 12 C \sin^2 t_1\] (b) Prove that the sequence of circles $K_1,K_2, \ldots $ is periodic.

$ABC$ is an acute-angled triangle. Let $D$ be the point on $BC$ such that $AD$ is the bisector of $\angle A$. Let $E, F$ be the feet of perpendiculars from $D$ to $AC,AB$ respectively. Suppose the lines $BE$ and $CF$ meet at $H$. The circumcircle of triangle $AFH$ meets $BE$ at $G$ (apart from $H$). Prove that the triangle constructed from $BG$, $GE$ and $BF$ is right-angled.

The base of a triangle is $80$, and one side of the base angle is $60^\circ$. The sum of the lengths of the other two sides is $90$. The shortest side is: $ \textbf{(A)}\ 45 \qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 40\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 36\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 17\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 12 $

$ABCD$ is a convex quadrilateral with \[\angle BAC = 30^\circ \]\[\angle CAD = 20^\circ\]\[\angle ABD = 50^\circ\]\[\angle DBC = 30^\circ\] If the diagonals intersect at $P$, show that $PC = PD$.

Let $(x_n)_{n \in \mathbb{N}}$ be the sequence defined as $x_n = \sin(2 \pi n! e)$ for all $n \in \mathbb{N}$. Compute $\lim_{n \to \infty} x_n$.

In an acute-angled $ABC$, $\angle A>60^{\circ}$, $H$ is its orthocenter. $M,N$ are two points on $AB,AC$ respectively, such that $\angle HMB=\angle HNC=60^{\circ}$. Let $O$ be the circumcenter of triangle $HMN$. $D$ is a point on the same side with $A$ of $BC$ such that $\triangle DBC$ is an equilateral triangle. Prove that $H,O,D$ are collinear.

Let $O$ be the circumcenter and $H$ the orthocenter of an acute-angled triangle $ABC$ such that $BC>CA$. Let $F$ be the foot of the altitude $CH$ of triangle $ABC$. The perpendicular to the line $OF$ at the point $F$ intersects the line $AC$ at $P$. Prove that $\measuredangle FHP=\measuredangle BAC$.

Let $A_0A_1A_2A_3A_4A_5$ be a convex hexagon inscribed in a circle. Define the points $A_0'$, $A_2'$, $A_4'$ on the circle, such that \[ A_0A_0' \parallel A_2A_4, \quad A_2A_2' \parallel A_4A_0, \quad A_4A_4' \parallel A_2A_0 . \] Let the lines $A_0'A_3$ and $A_2A_4$ intersect in $A_3'$, the lines $A_2'A_5$ and $A_0A_4$ intersect in $A_5'$ and the lines $A_4'A_1$ and $A_0A_2$ intersect in $A_1'$. Prove that if the lines $A_0A_3$, $A_1A_4$ and $A_2A_5$ are concurrent then the lines $A_0A_3'$, $A_4A_1'$ and $A_2A_5'$ are also concurrent.

How many roots does equation $\sin x = \frac{x}{100}$ have?

(1) Evaluate the following definite integrals. (a) $\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \cos ^ 2 x\sin x\ dx$ (b) $\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} (\pi - 2x)\cos x\ dx$ (c) $\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} x\cos ^ 3 x\ dx$ (2) Let $a$ be a positive constant. Find the area of the cross section cut by the plane $z=\sin \theta \ \left(0\leq \theta \leq \frac{\pi}{2}\right)$ of the solid such that \[x^2+y^2+z^2\leq a^2,\ \ x^2+y^2\leq ax,\ \ z\geq 0\] , then find the volume of the solid. [i]1984 Yamanashi Medical University entrance exam[/i] Please slove the problem without multi integral or arcsine function for Japanese high school students aged 17-18 those who don't study them. Thanks in advance. kunny

Let $ABCDE$ be a convex pentagon, such that $AB=BC$, $CD=DE$, $\angle B+\angle D=180^{\circ}$, and it's area is $\sqrt2$. a) If $\angle B=135^{\circ}$, find the length of $[BD]$. b) Find the minimum of the length of $[BD]$.

Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle with $AB<AC$, and let $D$ and $E$ be points on side $BC$ such that $BD=CE$ and $D$ lies between $B$ and $E$. Suppose there exists a point $P$ inside $ABC$ such that $PD\parallel AE$ and $\angle PAB=\angle EAC$. Prove that $\angle PBA=\angle PCA$. [i]Calvin Deng.[/i]