Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences
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ISBN: 9780471198260
Author: Mary L. Boas
Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
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Chapter 9.4, Problem 3P
In the brachistochrone problem, show that if the particle is given an initial velocity
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Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences
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Assume...Ch. 9.5 - Find the Lagrangian and Lagranges equations for a...Ch. 9.5 - A particle moves without friction under gravity on...Ch. 9.5 - 2A hoop of mass M and radius a rolls without...Ch. 9.5 - Generalize Problem 14 to any mass M of circular...Ch. 9.5 - Find the Lagrangian and the Lagrange equation for...Ch. 9.5 - A simple pendulum (Problem 4) is suspended from a...Ch. 9.5 - A hoop of mass m in a vertical plane rests on a...Ch. 9.5 - For the following problems, use the Lagrangian to...Ch. 9.5 - For the following problems, use the Lagrangian to...Ch. 9.5 - For the following problems, use the Lagrangian to...Ch. 9.5 - For the following problems, use the Lagrangian to...Ch. 9.5 - For the following problems, use the Lagrangian to...Ch. 9.5 - For the following problems, use the Lagrangian to...Ch. 9.5 - For the following problems, use the Lagrangian to...Ch. 9.6 - In Problems 1 and 2, given the length l of a curve...Ch. 9.6 - In Problems 1 and 2, given the length l of a curve...Ch. 9.6 - Given 10 cc of lead, find how to form it into a...Ch. 9.6 - Prob. 4PCh. 9.6 - A curve y=y(x), joining two points x1 and x2 on...Ch. 9.6 - In Problem 5, given the volume, find the shape of...Ch. 9.6 - Integrate (6.2), simplify the result and integrate...Ch. 9.8 - (a) In Section 3, we showed how to obtain a first...Ch. 9.8 - Find a first integral of the Euler equation to...Ch. 9.8 - Find a first integral of the Euler equation to...Ch. 9.8 - Find a first integral of the Euler equation to...Ch. 9.8 - Write and solve the Euler equations to make...Ch. 9.8 - Write and solve the Euler equations to make...Ch. 9.8 - Write and solve the Euler equations to make...Ch. 9.8 - Find the geodesics on the cylinder r=1+cos.Ch. 9.8 - Prob. 9MPCh. 9.8 - Find the geodesics on the parabolic cylinder y=x2.Ch. 9.8 - In Problems 11 to 18, use Fermats principle to...Ch. 9.8 - In Problems 11 to 18, use Fermats principle to...Ch. 9.8 - In Problems 11 to 18, use Fermats principle to...Ch. 9.8 - In Problems 11 to 18, use Fermats principle to...Ch. 9.8 - In Problems 11 to 18, use Fermats principle to...Ch. 9.8 - In Problems 11 to 18, use Fermats principle to...Ch. 9.8 - In Problems 11 to 18, use Fermats principle to...Ch. 9.8 - In Problems 11 to 18, use Fermats principle to...Ch. 9.8 - Find Lagranges equations in polar coordinates for...Ch. 9.8 - Repeat Problem 19 if V=K/r.Ch. 9.8 - Write Lagranges equations in cylindrical...Ch. 9.8 - In spherical coordinates, find the Lagrange...Ch. 9.8 - A particle slides without friction around a...Ch. 9.8 - Write and simplify the Euler equation to make...Ch. 9.8 - Prob. 25MPCh. 9.8 - A wire carrying a uniform distribution of positive...Ch. 9.8 - Find a first integral of the Euler equation for...Ch. 9.8 - Write the Lagrange equation for a particle moving...
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