Find the shortest curve in the xy plane that joins the two
Chapter 14, Problem 2(choose chapter or problem)
Find the shortest curve in the xy plane that joins the two given points (0, a) and (1, b) and that has a given area A below it (above the x-axis and between x=0 and x=1); a and b are positive.
Unfortunately, we don't have that question answered yet. But you can get it answered in just 5 hours by Logging in or Becoming a subscriber.
Becoming a subscriber
Or look for another answer