Brachistochrone Model STEM Lab Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : SCL-MH-12490
Quick Answer: The Brachistochrone Model shows that the fastest path for a ball rolling between two points under gravity is a cycloid curve, not a straight line. Three acrylic tracks share the same start and finish, and a lever releases balls on all three at once.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Three co-planar tracks: straight line, cycloid and a deeper curved path
- 6mm transparent acrylic tracks with groove guides
- Mechanical drop lever releases the balls simultaneously, with spring reset
- Anodised aluminium struts on a steel base plate, with a bubble level
- Supplied with 3 carbon steel and 3 brass balls, 15mm diameter
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Tracks | 3: straight line, cycloid, curved arc |
| Track material | Acrylic, 6mm thick |
| Support | Anodised aluminium struts, steel base plate |
| Release | Simultaneous mechanical drop lever with spring reset |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 60.0 cm x 15.0 cm x 35.0 cm |
| Weight | 2.85 kg |
| Included | 3 carbon steel balls and 3 brass balls (15mm), bubble level, lab manual |
About This Product
The ball on the cycloid travels the longest distance yet arrives first, because the steep early drop gives it speed sooner. That surprise opens discussion of acceleration, conservation of energy and the curve-of-fastest-descent problem associated with Johann Bernoulli. Releasing balls from different heights on the cycloid also shows its tautochrone property: they reach the bottom together. Schools, colleges and institutes in Bulgaria, São Tomé and Príncipe, Mexico, Tanzania, Moldova and North Macedonia can order the Brachistochrone Model STEM Lab from Educational Instrument.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which ball wins on the Brachistochrone Model?
The ball on the cycloid track reaches the finish first, even though its path is longer than the straight line.
What balls are supplied with the Brachistochrone Model?
Three carbon steel balls and three brass balls, each 15mm in diameter.
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For a quotation on the Brachistochrone Model STEM Lab, contact Educational Instrument.
