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[–] 44 points 5 months ago (4 children)

At any given time T, the coordinates form a right triangle with legs of length 5T and T. Therefore the distance D is given by D^2 = (5T)^2 + T^2 = 26T^2. This simplifies to D = T * sqrt(26). Therefore the rate of separation is sqrt(26) ft/sec regardless of time

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  • [–] 16 points 5 months ago (3 children)

    You forgot about the curvature of the earth!

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  • [–] 8 points 5 months ago

    Also, where's the topographic map of the region? How can you expect us to come up with something remotely accurate without knowing this, is the third dimension a joke to you, are we all dots of ink on a paper?

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