Math people: would a ship that is 1/4 slower but can complete a 180° turn 1/4 faster escape its pursuer? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

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I'm sure pirates knew the answer. Probably fighter pilots as well.

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[-] [email protected] -3 points 4 months ago

Ill defined. Slower/faster than what? The pirate ship? Whats the initial distance between the ships? I'll assume a sufficiently large distance so the ships all get away :)

[-] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

Slower or faster than the pursuing ship, presumably.

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