MATLAB: Shortest distance between two points

Question

hi All,

I am trying to calculate a shortest distance between two points.

lets say, an object moved from coordinates (3,4) to ( 7,7).

then distance between these two points can be calculated using simple pythagoras theoram

d=(7-3)^2 + (7-4)^2= 5

I am also trying to calculate shortes distance between these two coordiantes.

if I am trying ds= (7-3)+(7-4)= 7

but ds can not a displacement, as displacement is the shortest distance between two points.

any one can help please?

Answer 1

d=norm([7,7]-[3,4])

ds=norm([7,7]-[3,4],1)