Suppose Two Airplanes Fly Paths Described by the Parametric Equations

question 73

Multiple Choice

Suppose two airplanes fly paths described by the parametric equations where s and t represent time. Determine whether the flight paths intersect and, if so, whether the planes collide.

• A) The paths do not intersect.
• B) The paths intersect, but the planes do not collide.
• C) The paths intersect and the planes collide.

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