Thread: Minibot Ramp
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Re: Minibot Ramp
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Originally Posted by EricVanWyk View Post
The cycloid is optimal for an unpowered e.g. object, such as a rolling ball...
A (frictionless) sliding ball. Rolling - I don't think so.

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Is it still optimal when the object is powered?
No.