Brachistochrone Explorer
distance of least path · time of least path · physics modes
Mode
Standard
Friction
Air drag
Variable g
Inverse-sq g
Zero gravity
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Straight line (least distance)
Brachistochrone (least time)
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Equation & physics
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Results
Straight line
Distance
—
m
Time
—
s
Brachistochrone
Fastest
Distance
—
m
Time
—
s
Step-by-step calculations
Quantity
Straight
Optimal