Optimization of lengths in space

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I need help pleaseee ! is for an assignment ):

1.- Let S be a cylindrical surface in space. Consider two different points, A and B in space, none of them in S. Find a point P over S so that the addition of the lengths of the segments AP and PB is minimal.
2.- Enunciate possible extentions to part 1, propose solutions.
 
I need help pleaseee ! is for an assignment ):

1.- Let S be a cylindrical surface in space. Consider two different points, A and B in space, none of them in S. Find a point P over S so that the addition of the lengths of the segments AP and PB is minimal.
2.- Enunciate possible extentions to part 1, propose solutions.
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I need help pleaseee ! is for an assignment ):

1.- Let S be a cylindrical surface in space. Consider two different points, A and B in space, none of them in S. Find a point P over S so that the addition of the lengths of the segments AP and PB is minimal.
2.- Enunciate possible extentions to part 1, propose solutions.
This is apparently a question from a contest. Is that contest yet over? (here) :shock:
 
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