Thread: Problem (differentiation chapter)

(i) Sketch the curve y = exp(-x^2).

(ii) Show that the minimum distance of a point on the curve from the origin is [(1+ln2) / 2]^0.5.

NO IDEA

Thanks in advance for any help.

Originally Posted by yobacul

(i) Sketch the curve y = exp(-x^2).

(ii) Show that the minimum distance of a point on the curve from the origin is [(1+ln2) / 2]^0.5.

NO IDEA

Thanks in advance for any help.

Hi

A point M(x,y) is on the curve iff

The distance between M and the origin is