Problem plotting points along a curve.?

Question

I am writing an application (in Visual Basic .NET 2003) that requires a function to draw a curve that is plotted between two points where the user can specify the amount of curvature of the line between the two points. Once this has been processed, I need to be able to break down that curve into an infinite number of points and find the perpendicular normal angle of each of those points. I have no idea even where to start. Hopefully someone can help!

I know that it's about calculus, thanks for that answer. It's just that in computer programming, most complex mathematical functions are done for you. (I finished high school years ago, btw lol)

Answer 1

Aaaaaargh you need CALCULUS aaaargh....

It took me 3 classses years ago to get a grip on that, but I've lost what I had. You must be in high school or you would have been exposed to it by now - try looking up some calculus courses online, or possibly getting (yes I'm serious) one of those "Made Easy" textbooks, specifically "Calculus Made Easy". Or look for basic calculus sites on the web, I found a few, but not specifically what you're looking for. If I find something useful, I'll come back & post it.

I think what you need to focus on are Limits, which are about breaking up the space under a curve into rectangles.

I can say no more...

Found Something! It's Integrals. Check out the link.

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