Mark wrote:
>> Given the cartesian coordinates of
> two points a and b in 3D space, I need the position
> of a third point c such that the angle c-a-b has a fixed
> value, say 104.5 degrees.
>> c
> \
> a - b
>> how can I obtain the coordinates (x,y,z) of c from the
> known coordinates of a and b?
> Clearly there are many equivalent choices of c satisfying
> this requirement; what I'm looking for is simply the direction of some
> a-c axis which form the required angle with the a-b axis.
>> is it a trivial problem? I haven't found a solution...
> any help appreciated
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My very old, and rudimentary trig experiences suggest that there are an
infinite number of points "c", all laying on a cone shaped surface with
angle xyz from the line a-b.
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Best regards
Han Broekman
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