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need help with rolling sphere problem...
i have to design a track for a rigid sphere moving under the force of gravity. I need to come up with two paths/curves in the vertical plane and prove which one is the fastest. Origin point is (0,0) and ending point is (3,-1.5).
I am thinking that i should prove a straight line isn't as fast as a curve. Any ideas as to how to go about doing this. I believe i could use excel to help run some equations. Thanks for your help...
Homework Statement
i have to design a track for a rigid sphere moving under the force of gravity. I need to come up with two paths/curves in the vertical plane and prove which one is the fastest. Origin point is (0,0) and ending point is (3,-1.5).
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The Attempt at a Solution
I am thinking that i should prove a straight line isn't as fast as a curve. Any ideas as to how to go about doing this. I believe i could use excel to help run some equations. Thanks for your help...