Condition for Minimum Distance
For:
$$D^2=(x-x_0)^2+(f(x)-y_0)^2$$
a stationary point satisfies:
$$x-x_0+(f(x)-y_0)f'(x)=0$$
Usage
- Used to locate candidate points for minimum distance between a point and a curve.
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Condition for Minimum Distance
Condition for Minimum Distance
For:
$$D^2=(x-x_0)^2+(f(x)-y_0)^2$$
a stationary point satisfies:
$$x-x_0+(f(x)-y_0)f'(x)=0$$
Usage
- Used to locate candidate points for minimum distance between a point and a curve.
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