M·C, IST: distance in angle

Minimum distance "within an angle"

Calculates a minimum distance within the sides of an angle.

2024.Nov.25 05:30:13

γ

0 < γ < 90°

Angle. •

n

Number of points on the x-axis. •

X

Coordinates (X) of the points. •

Var. for graph

Variable vs. which to graph (x or ρ). •

x_P, tol

Initial guess for x, abscissa of P (automatic if < 0); and tolerance for iteration. •

Show values

Shows the coordinates of the graph. •

(See previous plate.) Excel solution...

References:

Plate: Dist090211

• Weisstein, Eric W., "Bisection", from MathWorld —a Wolfram Web Resource (2008-03-20).

• 1839-02-11: Gibbs, Josiah Willard, birthday.