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Things You Thought You Knew – Oatmeal Sun

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Exploring the Brachrystochrone Problem and Rocket Trajectories

This chapter delves into the brachrystochrone problem, revealing the unexpected solution that a ball must first drop steeply before curving to reach the bottom in the shortest time. It also connects this mathematical curiosity to real-world applications, including rocket trajectory design, while paying homage to the historical insights of the Bernoulli brothers.

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