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Consider three circular parks of equal size with centres at A1, A2, and A3, respectively. The parks touch each other at the edge as shown in the figure (not drawn to scale). There are three paths formed by the triangles A1A2A3, B1B2B3, and C1C2C3, as shown. Three sprinters A, B, and C begin running from points A1, B1, and C1, respectively. Each sprinter traverses her respective triangular path clockwise and returns to her starting point.

Question: 1

Let the radius of each circular park be $r$, and the distances to be traversed by the sprinters A, B, and C be $a$, $b$, and $c$ respectively. Which of the following is true?

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In problems involving circular paths, symmetry and geometric properties of the intersecting circles help in determining the distances along the paths.

Updated On: Aug 1, 2025

$b - a = c - b = \sqrt{3} r$
$b - a = c - b = \sqrt{3} r$
$b = \frac{a + c}{2} = (2 + \sqrt{3}) r$
$c = 2b - a = (2 + \sqrt{3}) r$

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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

We are given three circular parks with equal size, centered at $A_1$, $B_1$, and $C_1$ respectively. The distances traversed by the sprinters A, B, and C are labeled as $a$, $b$, and $c$ respectively. The three paths are formed by the intersections of the circles, creating triangular paths for each sprinter. From symmetry and geometry of the circles, we can deduce the following: The relationship between the distances traversed by the sprinters can be derived by considering the distances from each sprinter's starting point along their respective paths. Using geometric reasoning, the distances are related by: \[ c = 2b - a = (2 + \sqrt{3}) r \] Thus, the Correct Answer is option 4.

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Question: 2

Sprinter A traverses distances $ A_1 A_2 $, $ A_2 A_3 $, and $ A_3 A_4 $ at average speeds of 20, 30, and 15 respectively. B traverses her entire path at a uniform speed of $ (10\sqrt{3} + 20) $. C traverses distances $ C_1 C_2 $, $ C_2 C_3 $, and $ C_3 C_4 $, at average speeds of $ \frac{40}{3}(\sqrt{3} + 1) $, $ \frac{40}{3}(\sqrt{3} + 1) $, and 120 respectively. All speeds are in the same unit. Where would B and C be respectively when A finishes her sprint?

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To solve these types of problems, calculate the time for each sprinter based on their speed and use ratios to determine their respective positions at the time another sprinter finishes.

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$ B_1 $, $ C_1 $
$ B_3 $, $ C_3 $
$ B_1 $, $ C_3 $
$ B_1 $, Somewhere between $ C_3 $ and $ C_1 $

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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

First, calculate the total time taken by A to finish her sprint. The total distance A covers is the sum of the three segments $ A_1 A_2 $, $ A_2 A_3 $, and $ A_3 A_4 $, but since the distances are not provided, we focus on the time taken by A, which is given by the formula: \[ t_A = \frac{d_1}{v_1} + \frac{d_2}{v_2} + \frac{d_3}{v_3} \] where $ v_1 = 20 $, $ v_2 = 30 $, and $ v_3 = 15 $. For B, her total time to cover the entire distance is: \[ t_B = \frac{d_B}{v_B} = \frac{d_B}{10\sqrt{3} + 20} \] Since B's speed is constant, we compare the ratio of $ t_A $ to $ t_B $ to determine where B is when A finishes her sprint. For C, the total time to cover her path is the sum of the times for each segment: \[ t_C = \frac{d_{C_1 C_2}}{v_{C_1 C_2}} + \frac{d_{C_2 C_3}}{v_{C_2 C_3}} + \frac{d_{C_3 C_4}}{v_{C_3 C_4}} \] where $ v_{C_1 C_2} = v_{C_2 C_3} = \frac{40}{3}(\sqrt{3} + 1) $ and $ v_{C_3 C_4} = 120 $. By comparing the times $ t_A $, $ t_B $, and $ t_C $, we can determine that when A finishes, B is at position $ B_1 $ and C is at position $ C_3 $. Thus, the Correct Answer is Option (3). \[ \boxed{B_1, C_3} \]

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Question: 3

Sprinters A, B, and C traverse their respective paths at uniform speeds of $ u $, $ v $, and $ w $ respectively. It is known that $ u^2:v^2:w^2 $ is equal to Area A: Area B: Area C, where Area A, Area B, and Area C are the areas of triangles $ A_1 A_2 A_3 $, $ B_1 B_2 B_3 $, and $ C_1 C_2 C_3 $ respectively. Where would A and C be when B reaches point $ B_3 $?

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In these types of problems, ratios of speeds and areas are key to determining the relative positions of the sprinters. Remember that the areas of triangles are proportional to the square of the speeds of the sprinters.

Updated On: Aug 1, 2025

$ A_2 $, $ C_3 $
$ A_3 $, $ C_3 $
$ A_3 $, $ C_2 $
Somewhere between $ A_2 $ and $ A_3 $, Somewhere between $ C_3 $ and $ C_1 $

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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

From the given information, the ratio $ u^2:v^2:w^2 $ corresponds to the ratio of the areas of triangles $ A_1 A_2 A_3 $, $ B_1 B_2 B_3 $, and $ C_1 C_2 C_3 $. This suggests that the distances traversed by the sprinters are proportional to the square roots of the areas. Let the areas of the triangles be denoted as $ \text{Area A} $, $ \text{Area B} $, and $ \text{Area C} $, which are proportional to $ u^2 $, $ v^2 $, and $ w^2 $, respectively. When sprinter B reaches $ B_3 $, we calculate where A and C are by using the proportionality of their speeds and the areas of the respective triangles: - The distance A has covered when B reaches $ B_3 $ is proportional to the ratio of $ u $ to $ v $, so A will be at $ A_2 $. - Similarly, C, being proportional to the ratio $ w $ to $ v $, will be at $ C_3 $. Thus, when B reaches $ B_3 $, sprinter A will be at $ A_2 $ and sprinter C will be at $ C_3 $. Therefore, the Correct Answer is Option (1). \[ \boxed{A_2, C_3} \]

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