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2015
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2014
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2013
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2012
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2011
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2010
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33 maths questions

QI.A.1 Proof Proof of Set Membership, Containment, or Structural Property View
Let $\Omega$ be a non-empty open set of $\mathbb{R}^2$ and $P$ a polynomial of two variables, such that $P(x,y) = 0$ for all $(x,y) \in \Omega$.
a) Show that for all $(x,y) \in \Omega$, the open set $\Omega$ contains a subset of the form $I \times J$, where $I$ and $J$ are non-empty open intervals of $\mathbb{R}$ containing $x$ and $y$ respectively.
The use of a drawing will be appreciated; however, this drawing will not constitute a proof.
b) Deduce that $P$ is the zero polynomial.
One may reduce to studying polynomial functions of one variable.
QI.A.2 Proof True/False Justification View
Does this result hold if the set $\Omega$ has infinitely many elements but is not assumed to be open?
QI.B.1 Groups Group Order and Structure Theorems View
Let $m \in \mathbb{N}$. Justify that the vector space $\mathcal{P}_m$ is finite-dimensional and determine its dimension.
QI.B.2 Groups Group Order and Structure Theorems View
Determine a harmonic polynomial of degree 1, then of degree 2.
QI.B.3 Groups Decomposition and Basis Construction View
a) Show that the set of harmonic polynomials is a vector subspace of $\mathcal{P}$.
b) For all $m \geqslant 2$, we denote by $\Delta_m$ the restriction of $\Delta$ to $\mathcal{P}_m$. Show that $\operatorname{dim}(\operatorname{ker} \Delta_m) \geqslant 2m+1$.
c) What can be deduced about the dimension of the vector space of harmonic polynomials?
QI.C.1 Groups Decomposition and Basis Construction View
Determine a harmonic polynomial $H$ that satisfies $H(x,y) = f(x,y)$ for all $(x,y) \in C(0,1)$, where $f(x,y) = xy$.
QI.C.2 Groups Decomposition and Basis Construction View
Determine a harmonic polynomial $H$ that satisfies $H(x,y) = f(x,y)$ for all $(x,y) \in C(0,1)$, where $f(x,y) = x^4 - y^4$.
QII.A Straight Lines & Coordinate Geometry Geometric Figure on Coordinate Plane View
We take for $\Omega$ (only in this question) the interior of the equilateral triangle with vertices $(1,0), (-1/2, \sqrt{3}/2)$ and $(-1/2, -\sqrt{3}/2)$. We define, for all $\lambda \in \mathbb{R}^*$ and all pairs $(x_0, y_0) \in \mathbb{R}^2$: $$\Omega_{x_0, y_0, \lambda} = \left\{ \lambda(x,y) + (x_0, y_0) \mid (x,y) \in \Omega \right\}$$ Draw a figure on which both $\Omega$ and $\Omega_{2,1,1/2}$ appear.
QII.B.1 Groups Subgroup and Normal Subgroup Properties View
Let $f : \Omega \rightarrow \mathbb{R}$ be a harmonic application of class $C^2$ such that $\partial_1 f$ and $\partial_2 f$ are of class $C^2$ on $\Omega$. Show that the applications $\partial_1 f$ and $\partial_2 f$ are also harmonic on $\Omega$.
QII.B.2 Groups Group Homomorphisms and Isomorphisms View
Let $\lambda \in \mathbb{R}^*$ and $(x_0, y_0) \in \mathbb{R}^2$ be fixed. We define: $$\Omega_{x_0, y_0, \lambda} = \left\{ \lambda(x,y) + (x_0, y_0) \mid (x,y) \in \Omega \right\}$$ By which geometric transformation(s) is the set $\Omega_{x_0, y_0, \lambda}$ the image of $\Omega$? Justify that $\Omega_{x_0, y_0, \lambda}$ is an open set of $\mathbb{R}^2$.
QII.B.3 Implicit equations and differentiation Gradient computation for multivariable implicit/explicit functions View
Let $\lambda \in \mathbb{R}^*$ and $(x_0, y_0) \in \mathbb{R}^2$ be fixed. We define: $$\Omega_{x_0, y_0, \lambda} = \left\{ \lambda(x,y) + (x_0, y_0) \mid (x,y) \in \Omega \right\}$$ Let $g : \Omega_{x_0, y_0, \lambda} \rightarrow \mathbb{R}$ be a harmonic application.
Show that the application $(x,y) \mapsto g\left(\lambda(x,y) + (x_0, y_0)\right)$ is harmonic on $\Omega$.
QII.C.1 Implicit equations and differentiation Gradient computation for multivariable implicit/explicit functions View
Show that the applications $$h_1 : \left|\begin{array}{rll} \mathbb{R}^2 \backslash \{(0,0)\} & \rightarrow & \mathbb{R} \\ (x,y) & \mapsto & \ln(x^2 + y^2) \end{array}\right. \quad \text{and} \quad h_2 : \left|\begin{array}{rll} \mathbb{R}^2 \backslash \{(0,0)\} & \rightarrow & \mathbb{R} \\ (x,y) & \mapsto & \dfrac{1}{x^2 + y^2} \end{array}\right.$$ are harmonic.
QII.C.2 Implicit equations and differentiation Gradient computation for multivariable implicit/explicit functions View
Deduce that, for all $t \in \mathbb{R}$, the application $(x,y) \mapsto \dfrac{1 - \left((x + \cos t)^2 + (y + \sin t)^2\right)}{x^2 + y^2}$ is harmonic on $\mathbb{R}^2 \backslash \{(0,0)\}$.
QII.D.1 Implicit equations and differentiation Gradient computation for multivariable implicit/explicit functions View
For $(x,y) \in D(0,1)$ fixed, we define the complex number $z = x + iy$ and we set for $t$ real (when the expression makes sense): $$\mathrm{N}(x,y,t) = \frac{1 - |z|^2}{|z - e^{it}|^2} = \frac{1 - (x^2 + y^2)}{(x - \cos t)^2 + (y - \sin t)^2}$$
Show that, for all $t \in \mathbb{R}$, the application $$\mathrm{N}_t : \left|\begin{array}{rll} D(0,1) & \rightarrow & \mathbb{R} \\ (x,y) & \mapsto & \mathrm{N}(x,y,t) \end{array}\right.$$ is harmonic.
One may use question II.B.3.
QII.D.2 Continuous Probability Distributions and Random Variables Integrability, Boundedness, and Regularity of Density/Distribution-Related Functions View
For $(x,y) \in D(0,1)$ fixed, we define the complex number $z = x + iy$ and we set for $t$ real: $$\mathrm{N}(x,y,t) = \frac{1 - |z|^2}{|z - e^{it}|^2} = \frac{1 - (x^2 + y^2)}{(x - \cos t)^2 + (y - \sin t)^2}$$
In the rest of this part, the pair $(x,y)$ is fixed in $D(0,1)$.
Show that $t \mapsto \mathrm{N}(x,y,t)$ is defined and continuous on $[0, 2\pi]$.
QII.D.3 Sequences and Series Properties and Manipulation of Power Series or Formal Series View
For $(x,y) \in D(0,1)$ fixed, we define the complex number $z = x + iy$ and we set for $t$ real: $$\mathrm{N}(x,y,t) = \frac{1 - |z|^2}{|z - e^{it}|^2} = \frac{1 - (x^2 + y^2)}{(x - \cos t)^2 + (y - \sin t)^2}$$
Let $t \in [0, 2\pi]$ be fixed. Determine two complex numbers $\alpha$ and $\beta$, independent of $t$ and $z$, such that $$\mathrm{N}(x,y,t) = -1 + \frac{\alpha}{1 - ze^{-it}} + \frac{\beta}{1 - \bar{z}e^{it}}$$
QII.D.4 Indefinite & Definite Integrals Integral Equation with Symmetry or Substitution View
For $(x,y) \in D(0,1)$ fixed, we define the complex number $z = x + iy$ and we set for $t$ real: $$\mathrm{N}(x,y,t) = \frac{1 - |z|^2}{|z - e^{it}|^2} = \frac{1 - (x^2 + y^2)}{(x - \cos t)^2 + (y - \sin t)^2}$$
Deduce that $\dfrac{1}{2\pi} \int_0^{2\pi} \mathrm{N}(x,y,t)\, \mathrm{d}t = 1$.
One may write $\dfrac{1}{1 - ze^{-it}}$ in the form of the sum of a series of functions.
QIII.A.1 Implicit equations and differentiation Gradient computation for multivariable implicit/explicit functions View
Let $f : C(0,1) \rightarrow \mathbb{R}$ be a continuous application. We define: $$\mathrm{N}_f(x,y) = \frac{1}{2\pi} \int_0^{2\pi} \mathrm{N}(x,y,t) f(\cos t, \sin t)\, \mathrm{d}t$$ on $D(0,1)$, and $$u(x,y) = \begin{cases} \mathrm{N}_f(x,y) & \text{if } (x,y) \in D(0,1) \\ f(x,y) & \text{if } (x,y) \in C(0,1) \end{cases}$$ on $\bar{D}(0,1)$.
a) Show that $\mathrm{N}_f$ admits a second-order partial derivative $\partial_{11} \mathrm{N}_f$ with respect to $x$.
Similarly, one can show that $\mathrm{N}_f$ admits second-order partial derivatives with respect to all its variables, continuous on $D(0,1)$. This result is admitted for the rest.
Express, for all $(x,y) \in D(0,1)$, for all $(i,j) \in \{1,2\}^2$, $\partial_{ij} \mathrm{N}_f(x,y)$ in terms of $\partial_{ij} \mathrm{N}(x,y,t)$.
b) Deduce that $u$ is harmonic on $D(0,1)$.
QIII.A.2 Continuous Probability Distributions and Random Variables Integrability, Boundedness, and Regularity of Density/Distribution-Related Functions View
Let $f : C(0,1) \rightarrow \mathbb{R}$ be a continuous application. We define: $$\mathrm{N}_f(x,y) = \frac{1}{2\pi} \int_0^{2\pi} \mathrm{N}(x,y,t) f(\cos t, \sin t)\, \mathrm{d}t$$ on $D(0,1)$.
In this question, we fix $t_0 \in [0,2\pi]$, $(x,y) \in D(0,1)$ and $\varepsilon > 0$. Moreover, we denote, for all real $\delta > 0$: $$I_0^\delta = \left\{ t \in [0,2\pi] \mid \|(\cos t, \sin t) - (\cos t_0, \sin t_0)\|_2 \leqslant \delta \right\}$$
a) Show that $I_0^\delta$ is an interval or the union of two disjoint intervals.
The use of a drawing will be appreciated; however, this drawing will not constitute a proof.
b) Show, using the application $f$, the existence of a real $\delta > 0$ such that $$\left| \int_{t \in I_0^\delta} \mathrm{N}(x,y,t) \left( f(\cos t, \sin t) - f(\cos t_0, \sin t_0) \right) \mathrm{d}t \right| \leqslant \frac{\varepsilon}{2}$$
c) Let $\delta > 0$ be arbitrary. Show that, if $t \in [0,2\pi] \backslash I_0^\delta$ and $\|(x,y) - (\cos t_0, \sin t_0)\|_2 \leqslant \delta/2$, then $$|\mathrm{N}(x,y,t)| \leqslant 4 \frac{1 - (x^2 + y^2)}{\delta^2}$$
d) Deduce from the previous question that, for $\delta > 0$ fixed, there exists $\eta > 0$ such that, if $\|(x,y) - (\cos t_0, \sin t_0)\|_2 \leqslant \eta$, then $$\left| \int_{t \in [0,2\pi] \backslash I_0^\delta} \mathrm{N}(x,y,t) \left( f(\cos t, \sin t) - f(\cos t_0, \sin t_0) \right) \mathrm{d}t \right| \leqslant \frac{\varepsilon}{2}$$
QIII.A.3 Proof Proof That a Map Has a Specific Property View
Let $f : C(0,1) \rightarrow \mathbb{R}$ be a continuous application. We define: $$u(x,y) = \begin{cases} \mathrm{N}_f(x,y) & \text{if } (x,y) \in D(0,1) \\ f(x,y) & \text{if } (x,y) \in C(0,1) \end{cases}$$ on $\bar{D}(0,1)$.
Prove that $u$ is an application continuous at every point of $C(0,1)$. What can be concluded about the application $u$?
QIII.B.1 Stationary points and optimisation Existence or properties of extrema via abstract/theoretical argument View
We assume that $f$ is the zero application on $C(0,1)$ and that $u$ is an element of $\mathcal{D}_f$. For all $n \in \mathbb{N}$, we define the application $$u_n : \begin{array}{rll} \bar{D}(0,1) & \rightarrow & \mathbb{R} \\ (x,y) & \mapsto & u(x,y) + \dfrac{1}{n}(x^2 + y^2) \end{array}$$
Suppose that $u_n$ admits a local maximum at $(\tilde{x}, \tilde{y}) \in D(0,1)$.
a) By examining the behavior of the function $x \mapsto u_n(x, \tilde{y})$ show that, in this case, $\partial_{11} u_n(\tilde{x}, \tilde{y}) \leqslant 0$. Similarly, one can show that $\partial_{22} u_n(\tilde{x}, \tilde{y}) \leqslant 0$. Thus $\Delta u_n(\tilde{x}, \tilde{y}) \leqslant 0$. This result is admitted for the rest.
b) Deduce that $u_n$ does not admit a local maximum on $D(0,1)$.
QIII.B.2 Proof Deduction or Consequence from Prior Results View
We assume that $f$ is the zero application on $C(0,1)$ and that $u$ is an element of $\mathcal{D}_f$. For all $n \in \mathbb{N}$, we define the application $$u_n : \begin{array}{rll} \bar{D}(0,1) & \rightarrow & \mathbb{R} \\ (x,y) & \mapsto & u(x,y) + \dfrac{1}{n}(x^2 + y^2) \end{array}$$
Deduce that, for all $(x,y) \in D(0,1)$, $u_n(x,y) \leqslant 1/n$.
QIII.B.3 Proof Deduction or Consequence from Prior Results View
We assume that $f$ is the zero application on $C(0,1)$ and that $u$ is an element of $\mathcal{D}_f$. For all $n \in \mathbb{N}$, we define the application $$u_n : \begin{array}{rll} \bar{D}(0,1) & \rightarrow & \mathbb{R} \\ (x,y) & \mapsto & u(x,y) + \dfrac{1}{n}(x^2 + y^2) \end{array}$$
Show that $u$ is identically zero on $\bar{D}(0,1)$.
QIII.C Proof Existence Proof View
Prove that, for any continuous application $f : C(0,1) \rightarrow \mathbb{R}$, the set $\mathcal{D}_f$ admits exactly one element.
QIV.A.1 Proof Proof That a Map Has a Specific Property View
Let $m$ be an integer greater than or equal to 2. We consider a polynomial $P \in \mathcal{P}_m$ and we denote by $P_C$ the restriction of $P$ to the circle $C(0,1)$.
Show that the application $$\phi_{m-2} : \left|\begin{array}{rll} \mathcal{P}_{m-2} & \rightarrow & \mathcal{P} \\ Q & \mapsto & \Delta \tilde{Q} \end{array}\right. \quad \text{where} \quad \tilde{Q}(x,y) = (1 - x^2 - y^2) Q(x,y)$$ is linear and injective and that $\operatorname{Im} \phi_{m-2} \subset \mathcal{P}_{m-2}$.
QIV.A.2 Proof Existence Proof View
Let $m$ be an integer greater than or equal to 2. We consider a polynomial $P \in \mathcal{P}_m$.
Deduce that there exists a polynomial $T \in \mathcal{P}_{m-2}$ such that $P + (1 - x^2 - y^2) T$ is a harmonic polynomial.
QIV.A.3 Proof Deduction or Consequence from Prior Results View
Let $m$ be an integer greater than or equal to 2. We consider a polynomial $P \in \mathcal{P}_m$ and we denote by $P_C$ the restriction of $P$ to the circle $C(0,1)$.
Show that the unique element of the set $\mathcal{D}_{P_C}$ is the restriction to $\bar{D}(0,1)$ of a polynomial of degree less than or equal to $m$.
QIV.A.4 Proof Computation of a Limit, Value, or Explicit Formula View
Let $m$ be an integer greater than or equal to 2. We consider a polynomial $P \in \mathcal{P}_m$ and we denote by $P_C$ the restriction of $P$ to the circle $C(0,1)$.
Explicitly determine the set $\mathcal{D}_{P_C}$ when the polynomial $P$ is defined by $P(x,y) = x^3$.
QIV.B.1 Proof Direct Proof of a Stated Identity or Equality View
Let $P \in \mathcal{P}$. Show that $P$ decomposes uniquely in the form: $$P(x,y) = H(x,y) + (1 - x^2 - y^2) Q(x,y)$$ where $H$ is a harmonic polynomial and $Q \in \mathcal{P}$.
QIV.B.2 Proof Computation of a Limit, Value, or Explicit Formula View
Let $m \in \mathbb{N}$. We denote by $\mathcal{H}_m$ the vector subspace of harmonic polynomials of degree less than or equal to $m$. Determine the dimension of $\mathcal{H}_m$.
QIV.B.3 Proof Computation of a Limit, Value, or Explicit Formula View
Explicitly determine a basis of $\mathcal{H}_3$.
QIV.C.1 Combinations & Selection Combinatorial Identity or Bijection Proof View
We work on $\mathbb{R}^n$ for a natural integer $n \geqslant 3$. Let $m \in \mathbb{N}^*$.
Show that the set $$\left\{ (i_1, i_2, \ldots, i_n) \in \mathbb{N}^n \mid i_1 + i_2 + \cdots + i_n = m \right\}$$ has cardinality $\dbinom{n+m-1}{m}$. Deduce the dimension of $\mathcal{P}_m$.
QIV.C.2 Proof Computation of a Limit, Value, or Explicit Formula View
We work on $\mathbb{R}^n$ for a natural integer $n \geqslant 3$. We admit that the Dirichlet problem on the unit ball of $\mathbb{R}^n$, associated with a continuous function defined on the unit sphere $S_n(0,1)$, admits a unique solution. Let $m \in \mathbb{N}^*$.
Determine the dimension of $\mathcal{H}_m$ as a function of $m$ and $n$.