Two Insects Are Crawling Along Different Lines in Three-Space

question 88

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. How close do the insects get? Round your answer to two decimal places.

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

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Definitions:

Embryo

The early stage of development in multicellular organisms, in humans, it refers to the period from fertilization until the end of the eighth week of gestation, when the being is then referred to as a fetus.

Preterm Birth Rate

The proportion of births that occur before a pregnancy reaches full term, often defined as before 37 weeks of gestation.

Intrauterine Growth Restriction

A condition where a fetus does not grow at the expected rate during pregnancy.

Gestational Age

The amount of time between conception and birth. The normal gestational age is between 37 and 43 weeks.