Variational calculus problems part 2 - The brachistochrone-problem

Posted on Sun 07 May 2023 in physics

Derivation of the brachistochrone curve using variational calculus. Discussing its tautochrone property.


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Variational calculus problems part 1 - From Lagrangian to Newtonian mechanics

Posted on Sat 06 May 2023 in physics

With the least-action-principle and Lagrangian mechanics to Newtonian mechanics.


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