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November 15, 2018

Zak and Derek discuss the physics of dropping in Fortnite and PUBG.

Derek’s Epic name: theHyperfine

How do you reach the ground the fastest? When should you jump? What do you do after you jump?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Principle_of_least_action

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brachistochrone_curve

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