if cone height be H ,diameter base (circular) be D and A(x1,y1,z1),
B(x2,y2,z2).what's equation A to B?
2006-12-15 15:21:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
It depends where the two points are.
Ifthe two points lie in a plane that is parallel to the base, then the distance will be an arc of a circle
If the two points lie on a plane that cuts the cone on a slant, then the shortest path will be alog an ellipse
If the two points lie on a plane that is parallel to the z-axis, then the path will be along a parabola.
If both points lie on a slant height, then the distance will be along a straight line
Finally, if you are allowed to bore through the cone then the distance will be alon a straight line.
2006-12-15 15:36:58 · answer #1 · answered by ironduke8159 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a straight line is the shortest distance between two points
2006-12-15 15:29:47 · answer #2 · answered by geglefty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
where is the point of b on the oppisite side of the cone parralel to point a?
2006-12-15 15:23:47 · answer #3 · answered by Will 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-15 15:22:39 · answer #4 · answered by lori b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋