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brachistochrone
[ bruh-kis-tuh-krohn ]
noun
, Mechanics.
- the curve between two points that in the shortest time by a body moving under an external force without friction; the curve of quickest descent.
brachistochrone
/ brəˈkɪstəˌkrəʊn /
noun
- maths the curve between two points through which a body moves under the force of gravity in a shorter time than for any other curve; the path of quickest descent
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Other Words From
- bra·chis·to·chron·ic [br, uh, -kis-t, uh, -, kron, -ik], bra·chis·toch·ro·nous [brey-k, uh, -, stok, -r, uh, -n, uh, s, brak-, uh, -], adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of brachistochrone1
1765–75; < Greek bráchisto ( s ) shortest (superlative of brachýs brachy- ) + chrónos time
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Word History and Origins
Origin of brachistochrone1
C18: from Greek brakhistos , superlative of brakhus short + chronos time
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Example Sentences
A famous instance of this is found in what is known as the Brachistochrone problem, which was solved by John Bernouilli.
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