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ddt(𝜕L𝜕q̇i)−𝜕L𝜕qi=0d over d t end-fraction open paren the fraction with numerator partial cap L and denominator partial q dot sub i end-fraction close paren minus the fraction with numerator partial cap L and denominator partial q sub i end-fraction equals 0 Solved Problem 1: Simple Pendulum is attached to a string of length and swings in a vertical plane. : Use the angle from the vertical. Kinetic Energy ( ) : Potential Energy ( ) : (taking the pivot as reference). Set up Lagrangian : Solve Euler-Lagrange : Result : Solved Problem 2: Atwood Machine Two masses connected by a string of length over a pulley. Coordinates : Let be the distance of from the pulley. is then at Kinetic Energy : Potential Energy : Lagrangian : Result : Detailed Study Guides (PDFs)

From ( \dot X = - \fracm\cos\alphaM+m,\dot x ), differentiate: [ \ddot X = - \fracm\cos\alphaM+m,\ddot x ] Substitute into the ( x )-equation: [ m\left( -\fracm\cos\alphaM+m,\ddot x \cos\alpha + \ddot x \right) = m g \sin\alpha ] [ \ddot x \left( 1 - \fracm\cos^2\alphaM+m \right) = g \sin\alpha ] [ \ddot x \left( \fracM+m - m\cos^2\alphaM+m \right) = g \sin\alpha ] [ \ddot x \left( \fracM + m\sin^2\alphaM+m \right) = g \sin\alpha ] [ \ddot x = \frac(M+m)g\sin\alphaM + m\sin^2\alpha ] Then: [ \ddot X = - \fracm\cos\alphaM+m \cdot \frac(M+m)g\sin\alphaM + m\sin^2\alpha ] [ \boxed\ddot X = - \fracm g \sin\alpha \cos\alphaM + m\sin^2\alpha ] lagrangian mechanics problems and solutions pdf

Compiled for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students Set up Lagrangian : Solve Euler-Lagrange : Result