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A dip increases the speed (decreasing travel time), but also the distance to travel (increasing travel time). Which of those effects dominates depends on the sh
by CodesInChaos 1mo ago
A dip increases the speed (decreasing travel time), but also the distance to travel (increasing travel time). Which of those effects dominates depends on the shape of the dip.
The hill decreases speed and increases distance, so it's always slower than the straight line.
- modeless 1mo agoMost things that can fairly be described as a "small dip" should decrease travel time. When I was presented with the problem it came with illustrations to clarify. Surprisingly hard to make it watertight with text alone.