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2007-02-21 18:18:53 · 15 answers · asked by Katja ie tattybow 1 in Science & Mathematics Physics

Lets sasy there both 4 metres long

2007-02-21 18:23:00 · update #1

The end and the start is at the same point!

2007-02-21 18:27:17 · update #2

15 answers

Curved line sweetypine

2007-02-21 18:21:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

If the two lines have the same start and finish points (one line straight and one line curved) then

THEY ARE NOT BOTH 4 METRES LONG.

The straight line is 4 metres long, but the curved line is longer.

If you want to know how long the curved line is, then you'd have to know the radius of the curve.

2007-02-22 05:49:13 · answer #2 · answered by Valmiki 4 · 0 0

If the endpoints (where you start and end) are the same, the straight line is the shortest. But if you have a curve that's x meters long and a straight line that's x meters long, you travel the same distance on either one.

HTH ☺


Doug

2007-02-22 02:25:35 · answer #3 · answered by doug_donaghue 7 · 0 0

The curved line is longer in terms of running a track. this is because you have to position your legs differently for grip. Thus using more energy, therefore taking longer. A straight line is simply the shorter, that's why they use it for the 100m sprint. If my answer is irrelevant to what you are asking, then I can only suggest that you elaborate a little on what you want to know.

Thanks. :D

2007-02-22 02:25:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I they are both 4 meters long then they are the same length- but a curved route is usually longer.

2007-02-22 02:27:35 · answer #5 · answered by Aurelia KMNO4 4 · 0 0

depends on the length of the lines- if you took two pieces of string, both 1 yard in length and laid one straight and one curved, the curved one would appear shorter and the straight one would appear longer despite the appearance- however if you are talking abou tthe shortest distance between two points- then the straight line is always going to be shorter than the curved line

2007-02-22 02:23:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

The same, 4 metres long.

2007-02-22 05:08:34 · answer #7 · answered by John B 4 · 0 0

Straght is longer than curved one. i.e. from Madrid to New York if you fly in straght 3707 miles. If you take a curved (geometric plane) route its 3605 miles

2007-02-22 16:41:27 · answer #8 · answered by CLIVE C 3 · 0 0

No mention was made that they started and finished at the same point. They are therefore the same length.

2007-02-23 11:31:52 · answer #9 · answered by Norrie 7 · 0 0

depends on which one is longer!

if they both have the same endpoints, then the straight line is the shorter path.

2007-02-22 02:21:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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