TITLE:
A Different Brachistochrone Problem with Counterintuitive Results
AUTHORS:
Pirooz Mohazzabi
KEYWORDS:
Brachistochrone, Cycloid, Bead, Sliding, Minimum, Time, Counterintuitive
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Applied Mathematics and Physics,
Vol.12 No.4,
April
30,
2024
ABSTRACT: A problem similar to the famous brachistochrone problem is examined in which, instead of a smooth curve, the path consists of two straight-line sections, one slant and one horizontal. The condition for minimum sliding time is investigated, producing results that are both counterintuitive and interesting.