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Classical mechanics discusses the behaviour of macroscopic bodies under the influence of forces (without necessarily specifying the origin of these forces). If it's possible, USE MORE SPECIFIC TAGS like [newtonian-mechanics], [lagrangian-formalism], and [hamiltonian-formalism].
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Complex Coordinate change
I have a simple question where I must change the coordinates of a system however I am unsure whether I am correct. I am changing from Cartisian to complex coordinates. Let's say I only have $x$ and …
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Phase Portraits Given Hamiltonian
Given a Hamiltonian say $$ H = 5p^2 $$
What is the correct procedure for producing a phase portrait.
My initial thoughts were to solve the system of equations $\frac{dq}{dt} = 0$ and $\frac{dp}{dt} …
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Period of swinging incomplete hula-hoop
I was working on a problem where I had to calculate the period of a swinging incomplete hula-hoop given its center of mass and radius. It only swings with very small amplitude so I considered the mot …
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Torque and Car parked on slope [closed]
I have a homework question in which a car of mass $M\ kg$ is parked on a hill inclined at $25^o$ The car is facing up the hill and I am told that the wheels are $3\ m$ apart and the centre of mass is …
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Equations of motion for a system of $n$ particles given the potetial [closed]
I am having difficulties on the following question:
The equations of motion for a system of n particles are: $$m \ddot{x}_i = - \dfrac{\partial U(x_1,...,x_n)}{\partial x_i}$$ $$\ddot{x}_i = \df …
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Hockey puck collision [closed]
I have a homework question in which a sticky hockey puck traveling at constant velocity parallel to the side of the rink strikes a stationary puck and sticks to it. The angels between centres at coll …