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Devin-M
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- TL;DR Summary
- This formula has to do with finding the quickest route between 2 horizontal points—
A=-(B/2(pi-t+sin(t)))(1-cos(t))
^When B and t (theta) are known we can find A, but when A and B are known, is it possible to find t (radians)?
This formula has to do with finding the quickest route between 2 horizontal points—
A=-(B/2(pi-t+sin(t)))(1-cos(t))
^When B and t (theta) are known we can find A, but when A and B are known, is it possible to find t (radians)? I’ve been told it isn’t. Is that true? Why or why not?
For reference: https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/brachistochrone-problem-w-initial-velocity.995659/
A=-(B/2(pi-t+sin(t)))(1-cos(t))
^When B and t (theta) are known we can find A, but when A and B are known, is it possible to find t (radians)? I’ve been told it isn’t. Is that true? Why or why not?
For reference: https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/brachistochrone-problem-w-initial-velocity.995659/