5. Assume that an ant moves on a plane continuously; that is, its coordinates x(t) and y(t) are continuous functions of time t. The ant starts moving from the point (0.7, 0.1) and arrives at (-2,3) five minutes later. Prove that the ant has at least once crossed (a) the unit circle, (b) the perimeter of the square [-1, 1] × [–1, 1], (c) the perimeter of the diamond shape {(x, y) : |æ| + \y] < 1}.

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5. Assume that an ant moves on a plane continuously; that is, its coordinates
x(t) and y(t) are continuous functions of time t. The ant starts moving from
the point (0.7, 0.1) and arrives at (-2,3) five minutes later. Prove that the
ant has at least once crossed
(a) the unit circle,
(b) the perimeter of the square [–1, 1] × [–1, 1],
(c) the perimeter of the diamond shape {(x, y) : |x| + \y] < 1}.
Transcribed Image Text:5. Assume that an ant moves on a plane continuously; that is, its coordinates x(t) and y(t) are continuous functions of time t. The ant starts moving from the point (0.7, 0.1) and arrives at (-2,3) five minutes later. Prove that the ant has at least once crossed (a) the unit circle, (b) the perimeter of the square [–1, 1] × [–1, 1], (c) the perimeter of the diamond shape {(x, y) : |x| + \y] < 1}.
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(a)

equation of unit circle can be written as -

x + y - 1 = 0

at (0.7,0.1)

..2 + y2-1= -0.5

at (-2,3)

x2 + y - 1 =12

we see the change in sign from [0.7,0.1] to [-2,3]. It means both points are located on opposite side of curve.

(b)

perimeter of [-1,1]*[-1,1]

we can see that (0.7,0.1) is inside above curve and (-2,3) is outside the curve. So ant will definately cross the perimeter.

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