Problem #WSP-5521

Problems Shortest Paths

Problem

A point \(A\) is placed on the bottom edge of a cylinder, along the rim of the lower circle. Another point \(B\) is placed on the top circle, but opposite to opposite to \(A\), so that \(A\) and \(B\) are as far away as possible from each other.

Find the shortest path along the curved surface of the cylinder that goes from \(A\) to \(B\).