The unexpectedly hard windmill question (2011 IMO, Q2)

The unexpectedly hard windmill question (2011 IMO, Q2)

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Mathematics

9th - 12th Grade

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The video explores the International Math Olympiad (IMO) and its challenging Problem 2 from 2011. It introduces the windmill problem, a unique mathematical puzzle that requires insight rather than extensive background knowledge. The video explains the problem's setup, the approach to solving it, and the key insights needed for the solution. It highlights the importance of finding invariants in complex systems and discusses the social and mathematical lessons learned from tackling such problems.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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