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19 maths questions

QI.A.1 Proof Direct Proof of a Stated Identity or Equality View
Establish that $\tau = \tau _ { 0 } \cup \tau _ { 1 }$.
QI.A.2 Complex Numbers Argand & Loci Locus Identification from Modulus/Argument Equation View
Represent on the same figure $\tau _ { 0 } , \tau _ { 1 } , \tau$.
QI.A.3 Complex Numbers Argand & Loci Similarity, Rotation, and Geometric Transformations in the Complex Plane View
Throughout the problem, the set $\mathbf { C }$ of complex numbers is considered as the Euclidean affine plane equipped with its canonical orthonormal coordinate system $(0,1,i)$ (where $i^2 = -1$). We denote by $K$ the set of triplets $(\alpha, \beta, \gamma)$ of $\mathbf{R}^3$ consisting of three non-negative real numbers such that $\alpha + \beta + \gamma = 1$. If $(a,b,c) \in \mathbf{C}^3$, we denote by $\widehat{abc}$ the filled triangle defined by $\widehat{abc} = \{\alpha a + \beta b + \gamma c / (\alpha,\beta,\gamma) \in K\}$. We denote by $\phi_0$ and $\phi_1$ the maps from $\mathbf{C}$ to $\mathbf{C}$ defined by: $\phi_0(z) = \frac{1+\mathrm{i}}{2}\bar{z} + \frac{-1+\mathrm{i}}{2}$ and $\phi_1(z) = \frac{1-\mathrm{i}}{2}\bar{z} + \frac{1+\mathrm{i}}{2}$.
a) Let $a \in \mathbf{C}$ and $\theta \in \mathbf{R}$. Prove that the image $z'$ of the complex number $z$ by the reflection whose axis is the line passing through $a$ and directed by $\mathrm{e}^{\mathrm{i}\theta}$ satisfies the relation: $$z' - a = \mathrm{e}^{2\mathrm{i}\theta} \overline{(z-a)}$$
b) Establish a relation analogous to that of the previous question between a complex number $z$ and its image $z'$ by the homothety with center $a$ and ratio $\rho > 0$.
c) Prove that $\phi_0$ is the composition of a reflection whose axis we will specify and a homothety with strictly positive ratio to be specified and whose center belongs to the axis of the reflection. Prove an analogous property for $\phi_1$. Are these decompositions unique?
QI.A.4 Complex Numbers Argand & Loci Similarity, Rotation, and Geometric Transformations in the Complex Plane View
Throughout the problem, the set $\mathbf{C}$ of complex numbers is considered as the Euclidean affine plane equipped with its canonical orthonormal coordinate system $(0,1,i)$ (where $i^2=-1$). We denote by $K$ the set of triplets $(\alpha,\beta,\gamma)$ of $\mathbf{R}^3$ consisting of three non-negative real numbers such that $\alpha+\beta+\gamma=1$. If $(a,b,c)\in\mathbf{C}^3$, we denote by $\widehat{abc}$ the filled triangle defined by $\widehat{abc} = \{\alpha a + \beta b + \gamma c / (\alpha,\beta,\gamma)\in K\}$. We denote $\tau = \widehat{(-1)\,1\,\mathrm{i}}$. We denote by $\phi_0$ and $\phi_1$ the maps from $\mathbf{C}$ to $\mathbf{C}$ defined by: $\phi_0(z) = \frac{1+\mathrm{i}}{2}\bar{z} + \frac{-1+\mathrm{i}}{2}$ and $\phi_1(z) = \frac{1-\mathrm{i}}{2}\bar{z} + \frac{1+\mathrm{i}}{2}$.
What is the image of a filled triangle $\widehat{abc}$ by $\phi_0$ and by $\phi_1$? Determine $\phi_0(\tau)$ and $\phi_1(\tau)$.
QI.B.1 Sequences and Series Proof of Inequalities Involving Series or Sequence Terms View
We denote by $K$ the set of triplets $(\alpha,\beta,\gamma)$ of $\mathbf{R}^3$ consisting of three non-negative real numbers such that $\alpha+\beta+\gamma=1$. If $(a,b,c)\in\mathbf{C}^3$, we denote by $\widehat{abc}$ the filled triangle defined by $\widehat{abc} = \{\alpha a + \beta b + \gamma c / (\alpha,\beta,\gamma)\in K\}$.
a) Prove that $K$ is a compact subset of $\mathbf{R}^3$ for its usual topology.
b) Prove that $K$ is convex, that is, for every real $t\in[0,1]$ and every pair $(u,v)$ of elements of $K$, $tu+(1-t)v$ belongs to $K$.
c) Establish that, if $(a,b,c)\in\mathbf{C}^3$, $\widehat{abc}$ is a compact convex subset of $\mathbf{C}$ equipped with its usual topology.
d) With the same notation prove the existence of: $$\delta(\widehat{abc}) = \max\left\{|z'-z| / (z,z')\in\widehat{abc}^2\right\}$$
QI.B.2 Sequences and Series Proof of Inequalities Involving Series or Sequence Terms View
We denote by $K$ the set of triplets $(\alpha,\beta,\gamma)$ of $\mathbf{R}^3$ consisting of three non-negative real numbers such that $\alpha+\beta+\gamma=1$. If $(a,b,c)\in\mathbf{C}^3$, we denote by $\widehat{abc}$ the filled triangle defined by $\widehat{abc} = \{\alpha a + \beta b + \gamma c / (\alpha,\beta,\gamma)\in K\}$.
a) Prove that, if we fix $z\in\mathbf{C}$ and $(a,b,c)\in\mathbf{C}^3$: $$\max\left\{|z'-z| / z'\in\widehat{abc}\right\} = \max(|z-a|,|z-b|,|z-c|)$$
b) Deduce from this a simple expression for $\delta(\widehat{abc})$.
QI.B.3 Complex Numbers Argand & Loci Sequences of Complex Numbers and Argand Plane Patterns View
We denote by $K$ the set of triplets $(\alpha,\beta,\gamma)$ of $\mathbf{R}^3$ consisting of three non-negative real numbers such that $\alpha+\beta+\gamma=1$. If $(a,b,c)\in\mathbf{C}^3$, we denote by $\widehat{abc}$ the filled triangle defined by $\widehat{abc} = \{\alpha a + \beta b + \gamma c / (\alpha,\beta,\gamma)\in K\}$. We denote $\tau = \widehat{(-1)\,1\,\mathrm{i}}$. We denote by $\phi_0$ and $\phi_1$ the maps from $\mathbf{C}$ to $\mathbf{C}$ defined by: $\phi_0(z) = \frac{1+\mathrm{i}}{2}\bar{z} + \frac{-1+\mathrm{i}}{2}$ and $\phi_1(z) = \frac{1-\mathrm{i}}{2}\bar{z} + \frac{1+\mathrm{i}}{2}$.
Let $(r_n)_{n\geq 1}$ be an element of $\{0,1\}^{\mathbf{N}^*}$. For each non-zero natural number $n$, we denote $\tilde{\tau}_n = \phi_{r_1}\circ\phi_{r_2}\circ\cdots\circ\phi_{r_n}(\tau)$.
Show that $\bigcap_{n\geq 1}\tilde{\tau}_n$ is reduced to a single point belonging to $\tau$.
QII.1 Complex Numbers Argand & Loci Similarity, Rotation, and Geometric Transformations in the Complex Plane View
We denote by $\mathcal{E}$ the set of continuous maps $g$ from $[0,1]$ to $\mathbf{C}$ such that $g(0)=-1$ and $g(1)=1$.
Determine the unique element $f_0$ of $\mathcal{E}$ which is affine.
QII.2 Complex Numbers Argand & Loci Similarity, Rotation, and Geometric Transformations in the Complex Plane View
We denote by $\mathcal{E}$ the set of continuous maps $g$ from $[0,1]$ to $\mathbf{C}$ such that $g(0)=-1$ and $g(1)=1$. We denote by $\phi_0$ and $\phi_1$ the maps from $\mathbf{C}$ to $\mathbf{C}$ defined by: $\phi_0(z) = \frac{1+\mathrm{i}}{2}\bar{z} + \frac{-1+\mathrm{i}}{2}$ and $\phi_1(z) = \frac{1-\mathrm{i}}{2}\bar{z} + \frac{1+\mathrm{i}}{2}$. If $g\in\mathcal{E}$, we denote by $Tg$ the map from $[0,1]$ to $\mathbf{C}$ defined by: $$Tg(x) = \phi_0(g(2x)) \text{ if } x\in\left[0,\frac{1}{2}\right] \text{ and } Tg(x) = \phi_1(g(2x-1)) \text{ if } x\in\left]\frac{1}{2},1\right]$$
Show that $Tg\in\mathcal{E}$ for all $g\in\mathcal{E}$.
QII.3 Complex Numbers Argand & Loci Similarity, Rotation, and Geometric Transformations in the Complex Plane View
We denote by $\mathcal{E}$ the set of continuous maps $g$ from $[0,1]$ to $\mathbf{C}$ such that $g(0)=-1$ and $g(1)=1$. The norm of uniform convergence on the $\mathbf{C}$-vector space of continuous maps from $[0,1]$ to $\mathbf{C}$ is denoted $\|\cdot\|_\infty$. We denote by $\phi_0$ and $\phi_1$ the maps from $\mathbf{C}$ to $\mathbf{C}$ defined by: $\phi_0(z) = \frac{1+\mathrm{i}}{2}\bar{z} + \frac{-1+\mathrm{i}}{2}$ and $\phi_1(z) = \frac{1-\mathrm{i}}{2}\bar{z} + \frac{1+\mathrm{i}}{2}$. If $g\in\mathcal{E}$, we denote by $Tg$ the map from $[0,1]$ to $\mathbf{C}$ defined by: $$Tg(x) = \phi_0(g(2x)) \text{ if } x\in\left[0,\frac{1}{2}\right] \text{ and } Tg(x) = \phi_1(g(2x-1)) \text{ if } x\in\left]\frac{1}{2},1\right]$$
Let $g_1$ and $g_2$ be two elements of $\mathcal{E}$. Prove that: $$\|Tg_2 - Tg_1\|_\infty = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\|g_2 - g_1\|_\infty$$
QII.4 Complex Numbers Argand & Loci Sequences of Complex Numbers and Argand Plane Patterns View
We denote by $\mathcal{E}$ the set of continuous maps $g$ from $[0,1]$ to $\mathbf{C}$ such that $g(0)=-1$ and $g(1)=1$. The norm of uniform convergence on the $\mathbf{C}$-vector space of continuous maps from $[0,1]$ to $\mathbf{C}$ is denoted $\|\cdot\|_\infty$. We denote by $\phi_0$ and $\phi_1$ the maps from $\mathbf{C}$ to $\mathbf{C}$ defined by: $\phi_0(z) = \frac{1+\mathrm{i}}{2}\bar{z} + \frac{-1+\mathrm{i}}{2}$ and $\phi_1(z) = \frac{1-\mathrm{i}}{2}\bar{z} + \frac{1+\mathrm{i}}{2}$. If $g\in\mathcal{E}$, we denote by $Tg$ the map from $[0,1]$ to $\mathbf{C}$ defined by: $$Tg(x) = \phi_0(g(2x)) \text{ if } x\in\left[0,\frac{1}{2}\right] \text{ and } Tg(x) = \phi_1(g(2x-1)) \text{ if } x\in\left]\frac{1}{2},1\right]$$ We now define a sequence $(f_n)_{n\in\mathbf{N}}$ of elements of $\mathcal{E}$ by choosing $f_0$ affine (i.e. $f_0(x) = -1 + 2x$) and $f_{n+1} = Tf_n$ for every natural number $n$.
a) Prove that the sequence $(f_n)$ converges uniformly on $[0,1]$ to a function $f\in\mathcal{E}$.
b) Prove that $Tf = f$.
c) Prove that, for all $x\in[0,1]$, $f(x) = -\overline{f(1-x)}$ and give a geometric interpretation of this relation.
QIII.A.1 Complex Numbers Argand & Loci Sequences of Complex Numbers and Argand Plane Patterns View
We denote by $\phi_0$ and $\phi_1$ the maps from $\mathbf{C}$ to $\mathbf{C}$ defined by: $\phi_0(z) = \frac{1+\mathrm{i}}{2}\bar{z} + \frac{-1+\mathrm{i}}{2}$ and $\phi_1(z) = \frac{1-\mathrm{i}}{2}\bar{z} + \frac{1+\mathrm{i}}{2}$. The map $f\in\mathcal{E}$ satisfies $Tf = f$, i.e. $f(x) = \phi_0(f(2x))$ for $x\in[0,\frac{1}{2}]$ and $f(x) = \phi_1(f(2x-1))$ for $x\in]\frac{1}{2},1]$.
Let $(r_n)_{n\geq 1}\in\{0,1\}^{\mathbf{N}^*}$.
a) Show that the series with general term $\frac{r_n}{2^n}$ converges and that its sum $x$ belongs to $[0,1]$.
b) By setting for every natural number $p$, $x_p = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty}\frac{r_{n+p}}{2^n}$, prove the relation: $$f(x) = \phi_{r_1}\circ\phi_{r_2}\circ\ldots\phi_{r_p}\left(f\left(x_p\right)\right)$$ for every non-zero natural number $p$.
QIII.A.2 Complex Numbers Argand & Loci Sequences of Complex Numbers and Argand Plane Patterns View
The integer part of the real number $x$ is denoted $[x]$. For every real $x$ and every non-zero natural number $n$: $r_n(x) = [2^n x] - 2[2^{n-1}x]$. We denote by $\mathbf{Z}\left[\frac{1}{2}\right]$ the set of rationals of the form $\frac{k}{2^n}$ where $k\in\mathbf{Z}$ and $n\in\mathbf{N}$. The map $f\in\mathcal{E}$ satisfies $Tf = f$.
Conversely, let $x\in[0,1[$.
a) Establish that, for every non-zero natural number $n$, $r_n(x)\in\{0,1\}$.
b) Show that, for every non-zero natural number $N$ and every real $x\in[0,1[$: $$\frac{[2^N x]}{2^N} = \sum_{n=1}^{N}\frac{r_n(x)}{2^n} \quad \text{then} \quad x = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty}\frac{r_n(x)}{2^n}.$$
c) Show that if, moreover, $x\in\mathbf{Z}\left[\frac{1}{2}\right]$ then there exists $N\in\mathbf{N}$ such that $r_n(x) = 0$ for every natural number $n > N$.
d) Calculate $f\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)$ and $f\left(\frac{1}{4}\right)$. Recognize $\phi_0\circ\phi_0$ and deduce $f\left(\frac{1}{2^k}\right)$ for all $k\in\mathbf{N}$.
QIII.A.3 Complex Numbers Argand & Loci Similarity, Rotation, and Geometric Transformations in the Complex Plane View
We denote $\tau = \widehat{(-1)\,1\,\mathrm{i}}$. The map $f\in\mathcal{E}$ satisfies $Tf = f$ and $f([0,1])\subset\mathbf{C}$. We denote by $\mathbf{Z}\left[\frac{1}{2}\right]$ the set of rationals of the form $\frac{k}{2^n}$ where $k\in\mathbf{Z}$ and $n\in\mathbf{N}$.
a) Show that $f\left([0,1]\cap\mathbf{Z}\left[\frac{1}{2}\right]\right)\subset\tau$.
b) Show that $f([0,1])\subset\tau$.
QIII.A.4 Complex Numbers Argand & Loci Similarity, Rotation, and Geometric Transformations in the Complex Plane View
We denote $\tau = \widehat{(-1)\,1\,\mathrm{i}}$, $\tau_0 = \widehat{0\,(-1)\,(-\mathrm{i})}$, $\tau_1 = \widehat{0\,1\,\mathrm{i}}$. We denote by $\phi_0$ and $\phi_1$ the maps from $\mathbf{C}$ to $\mathbf{C}$ defined by: $\phi_0(z) = \frac{1+\mathrm{i}}{2}\bar{z} + \frac{-1+\mathrm{i}}{2}$ and $\phi_1(z) = \frac{1-\mathrm{i}}{2}\bar{z} + \frac{1+\mathrm{i}}{2}$. The map $f\in\mathcal{E}$ satisfies $Tf = f$ and $f([0,1])\subset\tau$.
Conversely, let $z\in\tau$.
a) Show that we can define two sequences $(z_n)_{n\geq 0}$ and $(r_n)_{n\geq 1}$ in the following way:
  • $z_0 = z$ and, if $n\geq 1$:
  • if $z_{n-1}\in\tau_0$ then $r_n = 0$ and $z_n = (\phi_0)^{-1}(z_{n-1})$
  • otherwise $r_n = 1$ and $z_n = (\phi_1)^{-1}(z_{n-1})$.
Prove that, for every integer $n\in\mathbb{N}$, $z_n$ belongs to $\tau$.
b) Prove that $f\left(\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}\frac{r_n}{2^n}\right) = z$ (one may express $z$ in terms of $z_n$ and the $\phi_{r_i}$).
c) Write a function that takes as argument a complex number $z$ (which we will assume is in $\tau$) and a real number $\epsilon$ and which returns an approximate value to within $\epsilon$ of a preimage of $z$.
QIII.A.5 Complex Numbers Argand & Loci Similarity, Rotation, and Geometric Transformations in the Complex Plane View
The map $f\in\mathcal{E}$ satisfies $Tf = f$, $f([0,1]) = \tau$ where $\tau = \widehat{(-1)\,1\,\mathrm{i}}$, and $f(x) = -\overline{f(1-x)}$ for all $x\in[0,1]$.
a) Prove that $f$ is not injective (one may use the relation $f(1-x) = -\overline{f(x)}$).
b) More generally show that there exists no continuous bijection from $[0,1]$ onto $\tau$ (one may use an argument of arc-connectedness).
QIII.A.6 Complex Numbers Argand & Loci Similarity, Rotation, and Geometric Transformations in the Complex Plane View
We denote by $\phi_0$ and $\phi_1$ the maps from $\mathbf{C}$ to $\mathbf{C}$ defined by: $\phi_0(z) = \frac{1+\mathrm{i}}{2}\bar{z} + \frac{-1+\mathrm{i}}{2}$ and $\phi_1(z) = \frac{1-\mathrm{i}}{2}\bar{z} + \frac{1+\mathrm{i}}{2}$. The map $f\in\mathcal{E}$ satisfies $Tf = f$ and $f([0,1]) = \tau$ where $\tau = \widehat{(-1)\,1\,\mathrm{i}}$.
a) For $(i,j)\in\{0,1\}^2$, determine the complex expression of $\phi_i\circ\phi_j$, recognize it, specify its fixed point and the image of $\tau$. Make a drawing.
b) Let $r_1, r_2, \ldots, r_p$ be elements of $\{0,1\}$. Prove that $\phi = \phi_{r_1}\circ\phi_{r_2}\circ\cdots\circ\phi_{r_p}$ has a unique fixed point which we will not necessarily try to express simply.
c) Exhibit, using the map $f$, a fixed point of $\phi$.
d) Show that the set $X$ of complex numbers $z$ which are fixed points of the composition of a finite number of maps $\phi_0$ and $\phi_1$ is dense in $\tau$.
QIII.B.1 Complex Numbers Argand & Loci Similarity, Rotation, and Geometric Transformations in the Complex Plane View
The map $f\in\mathcal{E}$ satisfies $Tf = f$ and $f([0,1]) = \tau$. Suppose that $f$ is differentiable on $[0,1]$.
Let $x\in[0,1]$, $(\alpha_n)_{n\geq 1}$ and $(\beta_n)_{n\geq 1}$ be two sequences of elements of $[0,1]$, convergent to $x$ and such that $\alpha_n \leq x \leq \beta_n$ and $\alpha_n < \beta_n$ for all $n$.
Show that the sequence with general term $\frac{f(\beta_n) - f(\alpha_n)}{\beta_n - \alpha_n}$ converges to $f'(x)$.
QIII.B.2 Complex Numbers Argand & Loci Similarity, Rotation, and Geometric Transformations in the Complex Plane View
The integer part of the real number $x$ is denoted $[x]$. For every real $x$ and every non-zero natural number $n$: $r_n(x) = [2^n x] - 2[2^{n-1}x]$. The map $f\in\mathcal{E}$ satisfies $Tf = f$ and $f([0,1]) = \tau$.
Let $x\in[0,1]$.
a) If $x\in[0,1[$, by choosing: $$\alpha_n = \frac{r_1(x)}{2} + \cdots + \frac{r_n(x)}{2^n} \text{ and } \beta_n = \alpha_n + \sum_{k=n+1}^{\infty}\frac{1}{2^k},$$ prove that $f$ is not differentiable at $x$.
b) Prove that $f$ is not differentiable at $1$.