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minimum speed for cyclist

Source: Polish MO Finals 1953 p5

August 29, 2024
algebrageometry

Problem Statement

From point O O a car starts on a straight road and travels with constant speed v v . A cyclist who is located at a distance a a from point O O and at a distance b b from the road wants to deliver a letter to this car. What is the minimum speed a cyclist should ride to reach his goal?