Maths Problem: Connect the towns solution (Motorway Problem)

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The discussion revolves around a mathematics problem related to connecting towns, often referred to as the "Motorway Problem." Participants share thoughts on a video related to the topic and express their experiences with calculus of variations and optimal control.

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  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants share a video link related to the problem but express uncertainty about how to embed it properly.
  • One participant reflects on their past experience with calculus of variations in an optimal control course, noting a desire for better technology (GPUs) during that time.
  • Another participant mentions giving up on the problem late at night, indicating a struggle with the task.

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There is no clear consensus on the solution to the problem, and participants express varying levels of engagement and understanding.

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Some posts contain repeated information, and there are indications of personal experiences rather than a structured mathematical discussion.

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Individuals interested in calculus of variations, optimal control, or those looking for community insights on mathematical problem-solving may find this discussion relevant.

DreadVile
Cool little video. No clue on how to embed it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAyDi1aa40E
 
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DreadVile said:
Cool little video. No clue on how to embed it.

http://youtu.be/dAyDi1aa40E"

from the URL, one cuts the value shoved in the variable "v=dAyDi1aa40E", taps the television with rabbit ears icon, and pastes like so:
PHP:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAyDi1aa40E

yeah, calculus of variations can be fun. had it in an optimal control course years ago. i really wish we had GPUs back then...
 
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I got the cross and then I just gave up since it was 3 in the morning.
 
Proton Soup said:
from the URL, one cuts the value shoved in the variable "v=dAyDi1aa40E", taps the television with rabbit ears icon, and pastes like so:
PHP:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAyDi1aa40E

yeah, calculus of variations can be fun. had it in an optimal control course years ago. i really wish we had GPUs back then...

Awesome thnx.
 

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