Johann Bernoulli threw down the gauntlet to Isaac Newton on the brachistochrone problem with a six month deadline. The message hit Isaac Newton at 4 pm on Jan 26 and he had the solution ready before turning in for the…



Johann Bernoulli threw down the gauntlet to Isaac Newton on the brachistochrone problem with a six month deadline. The message hit Isaac Newton at 4 pm on Jan 26 and he had the solution ready before turning in for the…
Isaac Newton received Johann Bernoulli's brachistochrone challenge on Jan 26 at 4 pm, with a 6-month deadline attached. He solved it that night before going to bed.