SOLUTION: I understand that there equation to find the projection of point on Line, is there an eqaution to find the projection of point on circle or an arc.

Question 885629: I understand that there equation to find the projection of point on Line, is there an eqaution to find the projection of point on circle or an arc.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I understand that there equation to find the projection of point on Line, is there an eqaution to find the projection of point on circle or an arc.
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Do you mean the distance?
If it's a circle, it would go thru the center, so it's the distance to the center minus the radius.
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You'll have to define "arc."

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