Classical Mechanics Flashcards
1
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Conjugate Momenta
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2
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Hamiltonian from Lagrangian
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3
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How does one solve an inhomogeneous differential equation? (i.e. y’’ + y = sin(x))
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Find the homogeneous solution (the solution to the equation with only y’s and its derivatives) and add to it a particular solution (any solution that solves the original equation).
4
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Hamilton’s Equations
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5
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Energy Function
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6
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Matrix Form of the Lagrangian
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7
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Matrix Equation for Eigenmodes of Small Oscillations
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8
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Euler Lagrange Equation
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9
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Moment of Inertia Tensor
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10
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Parallel Axis Theorem
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11
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Differential in rotating coordinate system
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