When Do Four People Chasing Each Other on a Square Meet?

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In the discussion regarding the problem of four individuals (K, L, M, N) chasing each other around a square with a side length of 15 meters, it is established that they will meet after 7.5 seconds. Each individual moves at a constant speed of 1 m/s, and their movement is based on a relative velocity approach. This scenario illustrates the dynamics of pursuit in a geometric context.

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Four people(K,L,M,N) are on four sides of a square having side of length 15m. K follows L. L follows M. M follows N. N follows K. they all have speed of 1 m/s. at what time they meet.


I don't know anything what to do.
 
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Himal kharel said:
Four people(K,L,M,N) are on four sides of a square having side of length 15m. K follows L. L follows M. M follows N. N follows K. they all have speed of 1 m/s. at what time they meet.


I don't know anything what to do.

7.5 s ?!
 

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