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Locus with a vertex of a square

Source: Italian National MO 1996, Problem 5

December 12, 2005
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Problem Statement

Given a circle CC and an exterior point AA. For every point PP on the circle construct the square APQRAPQR (in counterclock order). Determine the locus of the point QQ when PP moves on the circle CC.