motion , closest approach

i am getting 1/2 idk what i did wrong
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Gamertug
GamertugOP3w ago
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Gamertug
GamertugOP3w ago
basically i thought for closest distance if we join them it should make right angle
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GamertugOP3w ago
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Opt
Opt3w ago
This works if the path doesn't change at all. But, what about after a starts travelling on BC? What about when b begins travelling on CA? It's an annoying question because you have to sit and work out all cases
Gamertug
GamertugOP3w ago
they arent following each other so the path shouldnt change? i dont get what you are saying
Opt
Opt3w ago
Read the question again
Gamertug
GamertugOP3w ago
ye they move along AB , BC , CA and those rods are fixed ants are a, b ,c they arnt moving along ab they are moving along AB i read it again it definately says 3 solid rods are joined and they mentioned they are moving along rods only wait
Opt
Opt3w ago
Yes, but once a reaches point B, it's going to turn around
Gamertug
GamertugOP3w ago
i dont understand last part of question oh i see

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