The discussion revolves around the challenge of drawing tangents from a point of inflection on a peak in a chart, specifically using software tools like Qtiplot or Excel. Participants explore the concept of inflection points in relation to peaks and seek clarification on the assignment requirements.
Participants express differing views on the existence of inflection points at peaks, with some questioning the assignment's wording while others provide potential solutions. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the correct interpretation of the assignment and the best method to achieve the task.
There is uncertainty regarding the definition of inflection points in the context of peaks, and the discussion highlights potential limitations in the assignment's phrasing.
Can't you just print out the plot of the curve, and then manually draw in the tangent line?selseg said:Hi , I have an assignment which requires that I draw tangents from the point of inflection on a peak to the x-axis.I still cannot figure out how to do that using qtiplot or excel.
I'm having a bit of a problem with the phrase "the point of inflection on a peak". Except for things like square waves, inflection points don't happen on peaks.selseg said:Hi , I have an assignment which requires that I draw tangents from the point of inflection on a peak to the x-axis.I still cannot figure out how to do that using qtiplot or excel.
Its a chromatogram.Scott said:I'm having a bit of a problem with the phrase "the point of inflection on a peak". Except for things like square waves, inflection points don't happen on peaks.
Are you quoting the assignment precisely?