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Inspired by differential equation $$y(1+y'^2)=c$$

which generates the cycloid we consider the following differential equation on a Riemannian manifold:

$$f(1+|\nabla f|^2)=c$$

On the other hand the classical cycloid has some singularities(non smooth points).

This motivates the following question:

Is there an example of a Riemannian manifold which admits a globally smooth non constant cycloid function?

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    $\begingroup$ Why not just restrict the cycloid to a subinterval on which it loses the singularities? $\endgroup$
    – terceira
    Commented Jul 2, 2023 at 11:59
  • $\begingroup$ @terceira thqnk you for your comment.yes but in the question i search for globally smooth solutions $\endgroup$ Commented Jul 3, 2023 at 12:52

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