Path of a boat pursuing another boat moving at constant speed

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URGENT : to find the path (function) of the boat pursuing another boat..

Homework Statement


QUESTION :
A boat A moves along the y-axis with constant speed 'V'. Find the path ( function f(x) ) of a second boat B which moves in the left half of the (x,y) plane with constant speed 'v' and always points directly at A.


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Hi, justsayani. The PF rules state we are not allowed to tell you how to approach or solve your homework problem. You must list relevant equations yourself, and show your work; and then someone might check your math.