Calculate the smallest distance between the objects

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I tried solving below problem. But didn't got the complete solution. Please help. Any help will be appreciated

Two particles, 1 and 2, move with constant velocities v1 and v2 along two mutually perpendicular straight lines toward the intersection point O. At the moment t = 0 the particles were located at the distances l1 and l2 from the point 0. How soon will the distance between the particles become the smallest? What is it equal to?

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Here's a strategy for you:

1: calculate the trajectories of both points as linear functions: $y = mx + n$ (you will need to make a special case for a purely vertical line)

2: calculate the intersection point of these linear functions $y_1 = y_2 \Leftrightarrow m_1x + n_1 = m_2x + n2$

3: calculate the time needed for each point to reach that intersection

4: it the time durations are equal, the points collide, otherwise they don't