In the triangle $ABC , \angle A = \alpha, BC = a$. The inscribed circle touches the lines $AB$ and $AC$ at points $M$ and $P$. Find the length of the chord cut by the line $MP$ in a circle with diameter $BC$.
Source: Sharygin 2005 finals 11.4
Tags: geometry, angle, incircle, chord, diameter
In the triangle $ABC , \angle A = \alpha, BC = a$. The inscribed circle touches the lines $AB$ and $AC$ at points $M$ and $P$. Find the length of the chord cut by the line $MP$ in a circle with diameter $BC$.