Circular Tracks
If two people are running on a circular track with speeds in the ratio a:b where a and b are co-prime, then
- They will meet at a+b distinct points if they are running in the opposite directions.
- They will meet at |a-b| distinct points if they are running in the same direction.
If two people are running on a circular track having perimeter I, with speeds m and n,
- The time for their first meeting = $$\frac{I}{(m+n)}$$
(when they are running in opposite directions)
- The time for their first meeting = $$\frac{I}{(|m-n|)}$$
(when they are running in the same direction)