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Imagine a world with robot ants! Sounds cool, right? But what if these robo-ants could shoot lasers? That's the challenge you face in this fun and thought-provoking puzzle.
Let's dive into the world of robo-ants and see if you have what it takes to outsmart these laser-wielding critters!
The Robo-Ant Challenge
You're a brilliant scientist who just created amazing robo-ants. They can do incredible things! There's just one tiny problem: you accidentally gave them laser-shooting abilities. And guess what? You can't turn it off!
Don't worry, you still have time! You have five minutes before the lasers activate and the robo-ants escape. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to capture all the robo-ants using two vacuum nozzles.
Think Like an Ant (and a Scientist!)
Here's the deal:
- The Habitat: The robo-ants live in a habitat made of meter-long tubes connected at intersections.
- Ant Walk: The robo-ants walk inside the tubes at a steady pace of 1 meter per minute. If they bump into each other or a dead end, they turn around.
- The Vacuum: You have two vacuum nozzles that suck up any robo-ant that passes by. You need to place them strategically within the habitat.
Time to Brainstorm!
Think about these questions:
- Where do the robo-ants change direction?
- How can you ensure the vacuum nozzles capture every single ant?
- Can you figure out a pattern in the ants' movements?
The Solution
The key is to place the vacuum nozzles at the intersections where the ants are most likely to change direction. Why? Because if an ant is about to turn away from a nozzle, placing it at the intersection ensures it gets sucked up no matter which way it turns!
The best spots? The top right and bottom left intersections of the habitat. This way, no matter where an ant starts, it'll walk into one of the vacuums within five minutes.
Congratulations, Problem Solver!
You did it! By thinking strategically and understanding the robo-ants' movements, you saved the day. This puzzle shows that sometimes, the most complex problems have surprisingly elegant solutions.
So, keep your problem-solving skills sharp, and who knows what amazing things you'll create! Maybe even some friendly (and laser-free!) robo-ants of your own.
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