What normal to the curve $$y = {x^2}$$ forms the shortest chord?

A window of perimeter $$P$$ (including the base of the arch) is in the form of a rectangle surmounded by a semi circle. The semi-circular portion is fitted with coloured glass while the rectangular part is fitted with clear glass transmits three times as such light per square meter as the coloured glass does.

What is the ratio for the sides of the rectangle so that the window transmits the maximum light ?

Show that $$2\sin x + \tan x \ge 3x$$ where $$0 \le x < {\pi \over 2}$$.

A point $$P$$ is given on the circumference of a circle of radius $$r$$. Chord $$QR$$ is parallel to the tangent at $$P$$. Determine the maximum possible area of the triangle $$PQR$$.