It is given that c=140+t−115
does not intersect r. Point T is on c and S is a point on r such that TS is a minimum. By first expressing c in parametric form, find an expression for TS in terms of t.
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Solution
c=140+t−115 in parametric form is c=1−t4+t5t
If T is any point on c, then the vector OT in terms of t is 1−t4+t5t.
By substituting the parametric equation into the result in part i)