Quandaries
and Queries
Hi,
Given a line segment L(x1,y1)
to (x2,y2) and a Point P(x3,y3).
I need the formula to find a point on the line L that is closest to
the point (x3,y3).
Please help!
Meenakshi.
Hi Meenakshi,
First write the equation of the line through (x1,y1) and (x2,y2).
The line through (x3,y3) and perpenducular to the above line is
The point you want is the point of intersection of these two lines.
Penny