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November 9, 2017
Combinatorial Argument 2 - I.S.I. & C.M.I. Entrance Problem

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November 8, 2017
Combinatorial Argument - ISI BStat - BMath Entrance Problem
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October 22, 2017
Power Consumption of Electric Heater (KVPY '10)

Let's discuss a problem and know how to find the power consumption of electric heater. Try the problem and read the solution here. The Problem: An electric heater coonsists of a nichrome coil and under (220V) consuming (1KW) power. Part of its coil burned out and it was reconnected after cutting off the burnt portion. […]

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August 20, 2017
TIFR 2013 problem 23 | Complete-Not Compact

Try this problem 23 from TIFR 2013 named - Complete not compact. Question: TIFR 2013 problem 23 True/False? Let \(X\) be complete metric space such that distance between any two points is less than 1. Then \(X\) is compact. Hint: What happens if you take discrete space? Discussion: Discrete metric space as we know it […]

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August 12, 2017
Constructing Parallel Plate Capacitor using Paper Sheets

Try this problem, useful for Physics Olympiad based on Constructing Parallel Plate Capacitor. The Problem: Constructing Parallel Plate Capacitor Suppose you are to construct a parallel plate capacitor of (1\mu F) by using paper sheets of thickness (0.05mm) as dielectric and a number of circular parallel metal foils connected alternately. If the dielectric constant of […]

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May 18, 2017
Understanding the Infinitesimal

Understanding the Infinitesimal  Cheenta Notes in Mathematics   Let's discuss a beautiful idea related to progress in mathematics and understanding the infinitesimal. Adding infinitely many positive quantities, you may end up having something finite. Greeks did not understand this very well. Archimedes had some ideas. Kerala school of mathematics under the leadership of Madhavacharya made […]

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May 15, 2017
Differentiability at origin | I.S.I. B.Stat, B.Math Subjective 2017

Try this problem from ISI B.Stat, B.Math Subjective Entrance Exam, 2017 Problem no. 3 based on Differentiability at origin. Problem: Differentiability at origin Suppose \( f : \mathbb{R} \to \mathbb{R} \) is a function given by $$f(x) = \left\{\def\arraystretch{1.2}%\begin{array}{@{}c@{\quad}l@{}}1 & \text{if x=1}\\ e^{(x^{10} -1)} + (x-1)^2 \sin \left (\frac {1}{x-1} \right ) & \text{if} x […]

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May 15, 2017
Region close to center | I.S.I. B.Stat, B.Math Subjective 2017

Try this problem from ISI B.Stat, B.Math Subjective Entrance Exam, Problem 4 based on Region close to the center. Problem: Let S be the square formed by the four vertices (1, 1), (1, -1), (-1, 1), and (-1, -1). Let the region R be the set of points inside S which are closer to the […]

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May 15, 2017
ISI BStat 2017 Subjective 2 | Right angled triangle in a circle

Try this beautiful problem from ISI BStat 2017 Subjective 2 based on right-angled triangle in a circle. Understand, solve, and learn.

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May 14, 2017
Sequence of tangents (I.S.I. B.Stat and B.Math 2017, subjective problem 1)

Problem: Let the sequence \( { a_n} _{n \ge 1 } \) be defined by \(a_n = \tan n \theta \) where \( \tan \theta = 2 \). Show that for all n \( a_n \) is a rational number which can be written with an odd denominator. Discussion: This is simple induction. The claim […]

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May 6, 2020
Hexagon Problem | Geometry | AMC-10A, 2010 | Problem 19

Try this beautiful problem from Geometry: Hexagon from AMC-10A, 2010. You may use sequential hints to solve the problem.

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May 6, 2020
Altitudes of triangle | PRMO 2017 | Question 17

Try this beautiful problem from the Pre-RMO, 2017 based on Altitudes of triangle. You may use sequential hints to solve the problem.

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May 6, 2020
Digits and Rationals | AIME I, 1992 | Question 5

Try this beautiful problem from the American Invitational Mathematics Examination I, AIME I, 1992 based on Digits and Rationals.

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May 6, 2020
GP and 2-digit number | PRMO 2017 | Question 16

Try this beautiful problem from the Pre-RMO, 2017 based on GP and 2-digit number. You may use sequential hints to solve the problem.

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May 6, 2020
Medians | Geometry | PRMO-2018 | Problem 13

Try this beautiful problem from PRMO, 2018 based on Geometry. You may use sequential hints to solve the problem.

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May 6, 2020
Quadratic equation | ISI-B.stat | Objective Problem 240

Try this beautiful problem from TOMATO useful for ISI B.Stat Entrance based on Quadratic Equation. You may use sequential hints to solve the problem.

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May 5, 2020
Sum of digits | AMC-10A, 2020 | Problem 8

Try this beautiful problem from Algebra, based on Sum of digits from AMC-10A, 2020. You may use sequential hints to solve the problem

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May 5, 2020
Integer Problem | AMC 10A, 2020 | Problem 17

Try this beautiful problem from Number theory based on Integer from AMC-10A, 2020. You may use sequential hints to solve the problem.

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May 5, 2020
Average and Integers | PRMO 2017 | Question 15

Try this beautiful problem from the Pre-RMO, 2017 based on Average and Integers. You may use sequential hints to solve the problem.

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May 5, 2020
Problem on Probability from SMO, 2012 | Problem 33

Try this beautiful problem from Singapore Mathematics Olympiad, SMO, 2012 based on Probability. You may use sequential hints to solve the problem.

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