Two Insects Are Crawling Along Different Lines in Three-Space

question 61

Multiple Choice

Two insects are crawling along different lines in three-space. At time t (in minutes) , the first insect is at the point where . Also, at time t, the second insect is at the point where . Assume distances are given in inches. Find the distance between the two insects at time . Round your answer to two decimal places.

• A) inches
• B) inches
• C) inches
• D) inches
• E) inches

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