Brachistochrone
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.
Historical Examples
Great Astronomers R. S. Ball
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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