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Could someone please give me references on historical literature devoted to brachistochrone and catenary problems
Thanks.
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History of brachistochrone and catenary
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The forum discussion centers on the historical literature related to the brachistochrone and catenary problems. Users are seeking references and resources to better understand these mathematical concepts. A suggestion was made to utilize search engines like Bing for finding relevant historical literature. The discussion highlights the need for accessible resources on these topics.
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