Cycloidal Path Model
Product Code : SCL-PLE-11611
Quick Answer: The Cycloidal Path Model sets a cycloid track beside a straight incline, with chrome steel balls and a synchronised release gate, to show the curve of fastest descent (brachistochrone) and the equal-time property (tautochrone) of the cycloid.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
- Two tracks side by side for comparing descents.
- Cycloidal path against a straight incline.
- Chrome steel balls.
- Synchronised electromagnetic or manual gate release.
- Low-friction anodised aluminium or reinforced polymer tracks.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Layout | Dual-track comparative descent |
| Tracks | Cycloidal path and straight incline |
| Material | Anodised aluminium or reinforced polymer |
| Balls | Chrome steel |
| Release | Synchronised electromagnetic or manual gate |
How It Is Used
Balls released together from the top reach the bottom of the cycloid before the ball on the straight incline, although the cycloid is the longer path: the brachistochrone result. Releasing balls from different points on the cycloid shows the tautochrone property, as they reach the lowest point at the same time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Cycloidal Path Model have a straight track as well?
For comparison. Balls released together on the cycloid and the straight incline show that the cycloid gives the faster descent, which is the brachistochrone problem.
Related Physics Lab Equipment
See the full physics lab equipment range, or these related energy and descent apparatus:
- Brachistochrone Model
- KE PE Track Model
- KE PE Track
- Loop the Loop Apparatus
- Inclined Plane Apparatus
JLab India accepts export orders for the Cycloidal Path Model from Sri Lanka, North Macedonia, Guinea-Bissau, Poland and Italy.
For a quotation on the Cycloidal Path Model, contact JLab India on +91-8569909696.
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