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The Brachistichrone Problem: - A Java applet which illustrates the solution to the Brachistichrone problem.

Lagrangians and Hamiltonians for High School Students: - A discussion of Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics is presented at a level which should be suitable for advanced high school students.

The Principle of Least Action: - A brief review of the mathematics and physics involved in the principle of least action.

The Principle of Least Action: - An overview of the historical development of the principle of least action.