Point on a curve nearest to a given point or line
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Question 1
20 Apr 2025 S1
105The shortest distance between the line and the curve isTap an option to check your answer.
Question 2
17 Apr 2026 S2
74The coordinates of the points on the curve that are nearest to the point are ...Tap an option to check your answer.