Duck in pond. Cat runs 4x faster on edge. Escape?

Choose an answer

A.No

B.Only if the cat sleeps

C.Only in a square pond

D.Yes

Answer: Yes

The duck swims in a circle of radius R/4. The cat has to run halfway around the pond (pi * R). The duck's distance is shorter than the cat's travel time allows for.

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