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Math people: would a ship that is 1/4 slower but can complete a 180° turn 1/4 faster escape its pursuer? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 4 months ago by Melatonin@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I'm sure pirates knew the answer. Probably fighter pilots as well.

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[–] Donjuanme@lemmy.world 9 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Any amount of turn in between 0 and 180 i presume, and the game is "tag" correct? Do they have to be caught from the back, or would a head to head collision count? Does the trailing ship have perfect response time? I don't see how turning around 180 degrees would help evade capture. In summary, no, I think you'll always be tagged by the faster ship.

[–] Melatonin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 4 months ago

Too much thinking is beyond me. That's why I'm asking smart people.