Tagged Questions

0
votes
2answers
99 views

Is the value of $\pi$ in 2d the same in 3d? [closed]

I am starting with my question with the note "Assume no math skills". Given that, all down votes are welcomed. (At the expense of better understanding of course!) Given my first question: What is ...
0
votes
0answers
34 views

Turn any shape to circle

I'm looking at trying to calculate and re position 3d vectors to align in a new position to form a circle. I've achieved this already however only when all points are evenly distributed in the same ...
1
vote
1answer
63 views

Calculate vector position

I'm trying to calculate & move vertices to their average "radius" and form a circle from these new positions. Example: I have 8 vertices selected, I have a little script in Maya that will iterate ...
1
vote
1answer
220 views

3D intersection point between circle and triangle

Given a 3D triangle with vertices $(v0, v1, v2)$ and a 3D circle of radius $r$, centered at $c$, and lying in the plane perpendicular to $axis$, how can I test for intersection points between them? ...
2
votes
2answers
322 views

3-D equation of a circle

I came across a sum but could not solve it as i dont know the 3d equations of a circle : The sum is If $A(3,-2,2)$ and $B(2,9,5)$ are the end points of a diameter of a circle,then the third pt that ...
5
votes
4answers
5k views

Parametric Equation of a Circle in 3D Space?

So, my dilemma here is... I have an axis. This axis is given to me in the format of the slope of the axis in the x,y and z axes. I need to come up with a parametric equation of a circle. This circle ...
8
votes
2answers
254 views

Coloring a sphere with minimum colors (with constraints)

This is a problem we've been considering in our undergraduate math club, and I thought it would be nice to get further thoughts on the subject. I will start with a two dimensional case and then ...
0
votes
3answers
231 views

Formula for gallons in a trough

I have a trough which is a circular container. How do I determine how many gallons of water it takes to fill up the trough? I was thinking that we measure the height and the width but I think it's a ...