What Do You Know About The Homicidal Chauffeur Problem?

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What Do You Know About The Homicidal Chauffeur Problem? - Quiz

In the category of Pursuit-evasion problems is the homicidal chauffeur problem, which puts a theoretical runner in opposition to a theoretical driver trying to race him down while they both never get tire. The slow-moving runner is very mobile while the fast driver is directly opposite. The problem is technical but straightforward; how would either one win in his respective pursuit?

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1.

Which category does the game belong to?
- A.
  
  Differential game
- B.
  
  Integral game
- C.
  
  Time-factor game
- D.
  
  Numerical game
2.

In which time range is the game played?
- A.
  
  Constant time
- B.
  
  Continuous time
- C.
  
  Random time
- D.
  
  Slow motion
3.

Who proposed the puzzle?
- A.
  
  Rufus Isaacs
- B.
  
  Thomas Andrew
- C.
  
  Peter Drury
- D.
  
  Matt Robertson
4.

Which year was the puzzle proposed?
- A.
  
  1950
- B.
  
  1951
- C.
  
  1952
- D.
  
  1953
5.

The game involves which sets of people?
- A.
  
  A driver and a pedestrian
- B.
  
  Two drivers trying to overrun each other
- C.
  
  A driver trying to maneuver around
- D.
  
  Two runners trying to catch a vehicle
6.

Which unclassified proxy is the puzzle used for?
- A.
  
  Government policies
- B.
  
  Academic research
- C.
  
  Missile defence
- D.
  
  Domestic attack
7.

Which corporation was the puzzle first developed for?
- A.
  
  AND Corporation
- B.
  
  RAND Corporation
- C.
  
  OR Corporation
- D.
  
  M-Academic Institution
8.

What does "w" represent in the puzzle?
- A.
  
  Speed of the runner
- B.
  
  Magnitude of the linear velocity
- C.
  
  Distance between two runners
- D.
  
  Width of the road
9.

What does "R" represent in the puzzle?
- A.
  
  Maximal radius of the turn
- B.
  
  Minimal radius of the turn
- C.
  
  Precise radius of the turn
- D.
  
  Rotational angle
10.

How do you think "u" should be represented?
- A.
  
  |u| ≤ 1
- B.
  
  U < 1
- C.
  
  U > 1
- D.
  
  U = 1