Shortest Distance (Leaving Cert DCG): Flashcards

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Shortest Distance
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Shortest distance between 2 points on same flat plane

A straight line

Technique to find shortest path on curved surfaces

'Opening out' or developing the surface

Shortest distance on a developed surface

A straight line

What must be done to surfaces before finding shortest distance?

Develop the surfaces (create flat net)

On developed surface, what connects points for shortest distance?

A straight line connecting the two points

Shape when cylinder's curved surface is developed

A rectangle

Width of developed cylinder surface formula

πd\pi d (where dd is diameter)

View showing object from the side

Elevation view

View showing object from above

Plan view

Manufacturing application of shortest distance

Calculating material lengths for covering curved surfaces

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