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Let the radius be 1 instead. All lengths will be halved so we will multiply by <math>2^{12}</math> at the end. Place the semicircle on the complex plane, with the center of the circle being 0 and the diameter being the real axis. Then <math>C_1,\ldots, C_6</math> are 6 of the 14th roots of unity. Let <math>\omega=\text{cis}\frac{360^{\circ}}{14}</math>; then <math>C_1,\ldots, C_6</math> correspond to <math>\omega,\ldots, \omega^6</math>. Let <math>C_1',\ldots, C_6'</math> be their reflections across the diameter. These points correspond to <math>\omega^8\ldots, \omega^{13}</math>. Then the lengths of the segments are <math>|1-\omega|,\ldots, |1-\omega^6|,|1-\omega^8|,\ldots |1-\omega^{13}|</math>. Noting that <math>B</math> represents 1 in the complex plane, the desired product is
 
Let the radius be 1 instead. All lengths will be halved so we will multiply by <math>2^{12}</math> at the end. Place the semicircle on the complex plane, with the center of the circle being 0 and the diameter being the real axis. Then <math>C_1,\ldots, C_6</math> are 6 of the 14th roots of unity. Let <math>\omega=\text{cis}\frac{360^{\circ}}{14}</math>; then <math>C_1,\ldots, C_6</math> correspond to <math>\omega,\ldots, \omega^6</math>. Let <math>C_1',\ldots, C_6'</math> be their reflections across the diameter. These points correspond to <math>\omega^8\ldots, \omega^{13}</math>. Then the lengths of the segments are <math>|1-\omega|,\ldots, |1-\omega^6|,|1-\omega^8|,\ldots |1-\omega^{13}|</math>. Noting that <math>B</math> represents 1 in the complex plane, the desired product is
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<cmath>
 
\begin{align*}
 
\begin{align*}
 
BC_1\cdots BC_6 \cdot AC_1\cdots AC_6&=
 
BC_1\cdots BC_6 \cdot AC_1\cdots AC_6&=
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&=
 
|(x-\omega^1)\ldots(x-\omega^6)(x-\omega^8)\ldots(x-\omega^{13})|
 
|(x-\omega^1)\ldots(x-\omega^6)(x-\omega^8)\ldots(x-\omega^{13})|
\end{align*}</math>
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\end{align*}</cmath>
  
 
for <math>x=1</math>.
 
for <math>x=1</math>.
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(x-\omega^1)\ldots(x-\omega^6)(x-\omega^8)\ldots(x-\omega^{13})=\frac{x^{14}-1}{(x-1)(x+1)}=x^{12}+x^{10}+\cdots +x^2+1.
 
(x-\omega^1)\ldots(x-\omega^6)(x-\omega^8)\ldots(x-\omega^{13})=\frac{x^{14}-1}{(x-1)(x+1)}=x^{12}+x^{10}+\cdots +x^2+1.
 
</cmath>
 
</cmath>
Thus the product is <math>|x^{12}+\cdots +x^2+1|=7</math> (<math>x=1</math>) when the radius is 1, and the product is <math>2^{12}7=28672</math>. Thus the answer is <math>\boxed {672}</math>.
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Thus the product is <math>|x^{12}+\cdots +x^2+1|=7</math> when the radius is 1, and the product is <math>2^{12}\cdot 7=28672</math>. Thus the answer is <math>\boxed {672}</math>.
  
 
=== Solution 2 ===
 
=== Solution 2 ===
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Let <math>O</math> be the midpoint of <math>A</math> and <math>B</math>. Assume <math>C_1</math> is closer to <math>A</math> instead of <math>B</math>.  <math>\angle AOC_1</math> = <math>\frac {\pi}{7}</math>. Using the [[Law of Cosines]],  
 
Let <math>O</math> be the midpoint of <math>A</math> and <math>B</math>. Assume <math>C_1</math> is closer to <math>A</math> instead of <math>B</math>.  <math>\angle AOC_1</math> = <math>\frac {\pi}{7}</math>. Using the [[Law of Cosines]],  
  
<math>\overline {AC_1}^2</math> = <math>8 - 8 cos \frac {\pi}{7}</math>,   
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<math>\overline {AC_1}^2</math> = <math>8 - 8 \cos \frac {\pi}{7}</math>,   
<math>\overline {AC_2}^2</math> = <math>8 - 8 cos \frac {2\pi}{7}</math>,  
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<math>\overline {AC_2}^2</math> = <math>8 - 8 \cos \frac {2\pi}{7}</math>,  
 
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<math>\overline {AC_6}^2</math> = <math>8 - 8 cos \frac {6\pi}{7}</math>                                 
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<math>\overline {AC_6}^2</math> = <math>8 - 8 \cos \frac {6\pi}{7}</math>                                 
  
So <math>n</math> = <math>(8^6)(1 - cos \frac {\pi}{7})(1 - cos \frac {2\pi}{7})\dots(1 - cos \frac{6\pi}{7})</math>. It can be rearranged to form
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So <math>n</math> = <math>(8^6)(1 - \cos \frac {\pi}{7})(1 - \cos \frac {2\pi}{7})\dots(1 - \cos \frac{6\pi}{7})</math>. It can be rearranged to form
  
<math>n</math> = <math>(8^6)(1 - cos \frac {\pi}{7})(1 - cos \frac {6\pi}{7})\dots(1 - cos \frac {3\pi}{7})(1 - cos \frac {4\pi}{7})</math>.  
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<math>n</math> = <math>(8^6)(1 - \cos \frac {\pi}{7})(1 - \cos \frac {6\pi}{7})\dots(1 - \cos \frac {3\pi}{7})(1 - \cos \frac {4\pi}{7})</math>.  
  
<math>cos a</math> = - <math>cos (\pi - a)</math>, so we have
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Since <math>\cos a = - \cos (\pi - a)</math>, we have
  
<math>n</math> = <math>(8^6)(1 - cos \frac {\pi}{7})(1 + cos \frac {\pi}{7}) \dots (1 - cos \frac {3\pi}{7})(1 + cos \frac {3\pi}{7})</math>
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<math>n</math> = <math>(8^6)(1 - \cos \frac {\pi}{7})(1 + \cos \frac {\pi}{7}) \dots (1 - \cos \frac {3\pi}{7})(1 + \cos \frac {3\pi}{7})</math>
  
= <math>(8^6)(1 - cos^2 \frac {\pi}{7})(1 - cos^2 \frac {2\pi}{7})(1 - cos^2 \frac {3\pi}{7})</math>
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= <math>(8^6)(1 - \cos^2 \frac {\pi}{7})(1 - \cos^2 \frac {2\pi}{7})(1 - \cos^2 \frac {3\pi}{7})</math>
  
= <math>(8^6)(sin^2 \frac {\pi}{7})(sin^2 \frac {2\pi}{7})(sin^2 \frac {3\pi}{7})</math>
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= <math>(8^6)(\sin^2 \frac {\pi}{7})(\sin^2 \frac {2\pi}{7})(\sin^2 \frac {3\pi}{7})</math>
  
It can be shown that <math>sin \frac {\pi}{7} sin \frac {2\pi}{7} sin \frac {3\pi}{7}</math> = <math>\frac {\sqrt {7}}{8}</math>, so <math>n</math> = <math>8^6(\frac {\sqrt {7}}{8})^2</math> = <math>7(8^4)</math> = <math>28672</math>, so the answer is <math>\boxed {672}</math>
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It can be shown that <math>\sin \frac {\pi}{7} \sin \frac {2\pi}{7} \sin \frac {3\pi}{7}</math> = <math>\frac {\sqrt {7}}{8}</math>, so <math>n</math> = <math>8^6(\frac {\sqrt {7}}{8})^2</math> = <math>7(8^4)</math> = <math>28672</math>, so the answer is <math>\boxed {672}</math>
  
 
=== Solution 3 ===
 
=== Solution 3 ===
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By the definition of <math>C_k</math> we obviously have <math>c_k = 2\sin\frac{k\pi}7</math>.  
 
By the definition of <math>C_k</math> we obviously have <math>c_k = 2\sin\frac{k\pi}7</math>.  
  
From these two observations we get that the product we should compute is equal to <math> 8^6 \cdot \prod_{k=1}^6 \sin \frac{k\pi}7 </math>, which is the same identity as in Solution 1.
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From these two observations we get that the product we should compute is equal to <math> 8^6 \cdot \prod_{k=1}^6 \sin \frac{k\pi}7 </math>, which is the same identity as in Solution 2.
  
 
=== Computing the product of sines ===
 
=== Computing the product of sines ===
  
In this section we show one way how to evaluate the product <math>\prod_{k=1}^6 \sin \frac{k\pi}7 </math>.
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In this section we show one way how to evaluate the product <math>\prod_{k=1}^6 \sin \frac{k\pi}7 = \prod_{k=1}^3 (\sin \frac{k\pi}7)^2 </math>.
  
 
Let <math>\omega_k = \cos \frac{2k\pi}7 + i\sin \frac{2k\pi}7</math>. The numbers <math>1,\omega_1,\omega_2,\dots,\omega_6</math> are the <math>7</math>-th complex roots of unity. In other words, these are the roots of the polynomial <math>x^7-1</math>. Then the numbers <math>\omega_1,\omega_2,\dots,\omega_6</math> are the roots of the polynomial <math>\frac{x^7-1}{x-1} = x^6+x^5+\cdots+x+1</math>.
 
Let <math>\omega_k = \cos \frac{2k\pi}7 + i\sin \frac{2k\pi}7</math>. The numbers <math>1,\omega_1,\omega_2,\dots,\omega_6</math> are the <math>7</math>-th complex roots of unity. In other words, these are the roots of the polynomial <math>x^7-1</math>. Then the numbers <math>\omega_1,\omega_2,\dots,\omega_6</math> are the roots of the polynomial <math>\frac{x^7-1}{x-1} = x^6+x^5+\cdots+x+1</math>.
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<cmath>
 
<cmath>
 
\begin{align*}
 
\begin{align*}
|1-\omega_k|
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(1-\omega_k)(1-\omega_{k-7})=|1-\omega_k|^2
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& = \left( 1-\cos \frac{2k\pi}7 \right)^2 + \left( \sin \frac{2k\pi}7 \right)^2
\left| 1-\cos \frac{2k\pi}7 - i\sin \frac{2k\pi}7 \right|  
 
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& = \sqrt{ \left( 1-\cos \frac{2k\pi}7 \right)^2 + \left( \sin \frac{2k\pi}7 \right)^2 }
 
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& = \sqrt{  2-2\cos \frac{2k\pi}7 }
 
 
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& = \sqrt{  2-2 \left( 1 - 2 \left( \sin \frac{k\pi}7 \right)^2 \right) }
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& = 2-2\cos \frac{2k\pi}7
 
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& = \sqrt{  4\left( \sin \frac{k\pi}7 \right)^2 }
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& = 2-2 \left( 1 - 2 \left( \sin \frac{k\pi}7 \right)^2 \right)
 
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& = 2 \sin \frac{k\pi}7  
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& = 4\left( \sin \frac{k\pi}7 \right)^2
 
\end{align*}
 
\end{align*}
 
</cmath>
 
</cmath>
  
Therefore the size of the left hand side in our equation is <math>\prod_{k=1}^6 |1-\omega_k| = \prod_{k=1}^6 2 \sin \frac{k\pi}7 = 2^6 \prod_{k=1}^6 \sin \frac{k\pi}7</math>. As the right hand side is <math>7</math>, we get that <math>\prod_{k=1}^6 \sin \frac{k\pi}7 = \frac{7}{2^6}</math>. However, since sin <math>x</math> = sin <math>\pi - x</math>, then
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Therefore the size of the left hand side in our equation is <math>\prod_{k=1}^3 4 (\sin \frac{k\pi}7)^2 = 2^6 \prod_{k=1}^3 (\sin \frac{k\pi}7)^2</math>. As the right hand side is <math>7</math>, we get that <math>\prod_{k=1}^3 (\sin \frac{k\pi}7)^2 = \frac{7}{2^6}</math>.
<math>\prod_{k=1}^3 \sin \frac{k\pi}7 </math> would be the square root of <math>\frac {7}{2^6}</math>, or <math>\frac {\sqrt {7}}{8}</math>, which is what we needed to find.
 
  
 
== See Also ==
 
== See Also ==
  
 
{{AIME box|year=2009|n=II|num-b=12|num-a=14}}
 
{{AIME box|year=2009|n=II|num-b=12|num-a=14}}
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Problem

Let $A$ and $B$ be the endpoints of a semicircular arc of radius $2$. The arc is divided into seven congruent arcs by six equally spaced points $C_1$, $C_2$, $\dots$, $C_6$. All chords of the form $\overline {AC_i}$ or $\overline {BC_i}$ are drawn. Let $n$ be the product of the lengths of these twelve chords. Find the remainder when $n$ is divided by $1000$.


Solution

Solution 1

Let the radius be 1 instead. All lengths will be halved so we will multiply by $2^{12}$ at the end. Place the semicircle on the complex plane, with the center of the circle being 0 and the diameter being the real axis. Then $C_1,\ldots, C_6$ are 6 of the 14th roots of unity. Let $\omega=\text{cis}\frac{360^{\circ}}{14}$; then $C_1,\ldots, C_6$ correspond to $\omega,\ldots, \omega^6$. Let $C_1',\ldots, C_6'$ be their reflections across the diameter. These points correspond to $\omega^8\ldots, \omega^{13}$. Then the lengths of the segments are $|1-\omega|,\ldots, |1-\omega^6|,|1-\omega^8|,\ldots |1-\omega^{13}|$. Noting that $B$ represents 1 in the complex plane, the desired product is \begin{align*} BC_1\cdots BC_6 \cdot AC_1\cdots AC_6&= BC_1\cdots BC_6 \cdot BC_1'\cdots BC_6\\ &= |(x-\omega^1)\ldots(x-\omega^6)(x-\omega^8)\ldots(x-\omega^{13})| \end{align*}

for $x=1$. However, the polynomial $(x-\omega^1)\ldots(x-\omega^6)(x-\omega^8)\ldots(x-\omega^{13})$ has as its zeros all 14th roots of unity except for $-1$ and $1$. Hence \[(x-\omega^1)\ldots(x-\omega^6)(x-\omega^8)\ldots(x-\omega^{13})=\frac{x^{14}-1}{(x-1)(x+1)}=x^{12}+x^{10}+\cdots +x^2+1.\] Thus the product is $|x^{12}+\cdots +x^2+1|=7$ when the radius is 1, and the product is $2^{12}\cdot 7=28672$. Thus the answer is $\boxed {672}$.

Solution 2

Let $O$ be the midpoint of $A$ and $B$. Assume $C_1$ is closer to $A$ instead of $B$. $\angle AOC_1$ = $\frac {\pi}{7}$. Using the Law of Cosines,

$\overline {AC_1}^2$ = $8 - 8 \cos \frac {\pi}{7}$, $\overline {AC_2}^2$ = $8 - 8 \cos \frac {2\pi}{7}$, . . . $\overline {AC_6}^2$ = $8 - 8 \cos \frac {6\pi}{7}$

So $n$ = $(8^6)(1 - \cos \frac {\pi}{7})(1 - \cos \frac {2\pi}{7})\dots(1 - \cos \frac{6\pi}{7})$. It can be rearranged to form

$n$ = $(8^6)(1 - \cos \frac {\pi}{7})(1 - \cos \frac {6\pi}{7})\dots(1 - \cos \frac {3\pi}{7})(1 - \cos \frac {4\pi}{7})$.

Since $\cos a = - \cos (\pi - a)$, we have

$n$ = $(8^6)(1 - \cos \frac {\pi}{7})(1 + \cos \frac {\pi}{7}) \dots (1 - \cos \frac {3\pi}{7})(1 + \cos \frac {3\pi}{7})$

= $(8^6)(1 - \cos^2 \frac {\pi}{7})(1 - \cos^2 \frac {2\pi}{7})(1 - \cos^2 \frac {3\pi}{7})$

= $(8^6)(\sin^2 \frac {\pi}{7})(\sin^2 \frac {2\pi}{7})(\sin^2 \frac {3\pi}{7})$

It can be shown that $\sin \frac {\pi}{7} \sin \frac {2\pi}{7} \sin \frac {3\pi}{7}$ = $\frac {\sqrt {7}}{8}$, so $n$ = $8^6(\frac {\sqrt {7}}{8})^2$ = $7(8^4)$ = $28672$, so the answer is $\boxed {672}$

Solution 3

Note that for each $k$ the triangle $ABC_k$ is a right triangle. Hence the product $AC_k \cdot BC_k$ is twice the area of the triangle $ABC_k$. Knowing that $AB=4$, the area of $ABC_k$ can also be expressed as $2c_k$, where $c_k$ is the length of the altitude from $C_k$ onto $AB$. Hence we have $AC_k \cdot BC_k = 4c_k$.

By the definition of $C_k$ we obviously have $c_k = 2\sin\frac{k\pi}7$.

From these two observations we get that the product we should compute is equal to $8^6 \cdot \prod_{k=1}^6 \sin \frac{k\pi}7$, which is the same identity as in Solution 2.

Computing the product of sines

In this section we show one way how to evaluate the product $\prod_{k=1}^6 \sin \frac{k\pi}7 = \prod_{k=1}^3 (\sin \frac{k\pi}7)^2$.

Let $\omega_k = \cos \frac{2k\pi}7 + i\sin \frac{2k\pi}7$. The numbers $1,\omega_1,\omega_2,\dots,\omega_6$ are the $7$-th complex roots of unity. In other words, these are the roots of the polynomial $x^7-1$. Then the numbers $\omega_1,\omega_2,\dots,\omega_6$ are the roots of the polynomial $\frac{x^7-1}{x-1} = x^6+x^5+\cdots+x+1$.

We just proved the identity $\prod_{k=1}^6 (x - \omega_k) = x^6+x^5+\cdots+x+1$. Substitute $x=1$. The right hand side is obviously equal to $7$. Let's now examine the left hand side. We have:

\begin{align*} (1-\omega_k)(1-\omega_{k-7})=|1-\omega_k|^2  & = \left( 1-\cos \frac{2k\pi}7 \right)^2 + \left( \sin \frac{2k\pi}7 \right)^2 \\ & = 2-2\cos \frac{2k\pi}7 \\ & = 2-2 \left( 1 - 2 \left( \sin \frac{k\pi}7 \right)^2 \right) \\ & = 4\left( \sin \frac{k\pi}7 \right)^2 \end{align*}

Therefore the size of the left hand side in our equation is $\prod_{k=1}^3 4 (\sin \frac{k\pi}7)^2 = 2^6 \prod_{k=1}^3 (\sin \frac{k\pi}7)^2$. As the right hand side is $7$, we get that $\prod_{k=1}^3 (\sin \frac{k\pi}7)^2 = \frac{7}{2^6}$.

See Also

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