WarmUp Exercise #16, 10/2  (Assignment Due 10/5)

For the shortest distance between two points, we have that the distance,

which needs to be minimized by finding the correct path, y(x).  Given this standard for for the integral (and a quick browse through the notes or the beginning of Chapter 6) determine...

  1. what is    f  ?
  2. what is   df/dy ?
  3. what is   df/dy' ?

Answer in the form below, a short answer for each is fine. 
This report is due by 8:00 am Monday morning.

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