Find the points on the cone \( z^{2}=x^{2}+y^{2} \) that are closest to the point \( (1,-5,0) \).
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The distance \( D \) is given by: \[ D = \sqrt{(x - 1)^2 + (y + 5)^2 + z^2} \] Show more…
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