another road up a mountain
- Author:
- Judah L Schwartz
A road up a parabolic mountain is being planned.
Can you devise a measure of "steepness" for the road?
Does your measure depend on where you are on the road?
Can you devise a measure of "curvy-ness" for the road?
Does your measure depend on where you are on the road?
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