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How far can a dog run into the woods?

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A dog runs in a straight line into a wood, which is several kilometres across, and keeps running without turning.

How far can the dog run into the wood? The question is not about the dog's stamina; read the wording carefully.

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After a certain point, is the dog still running into the wood?

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