A particle is subjected to an attractive central spring force (F=-k r). Show, using Cartesian coordinates, that

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A particle is subjected to an attractive central spring force \(F=-k r\). Show, using Cartesian coordinates, that the particle moves in an elliptical orbit, with the force center at the center of the eilipse, rather than at one focus of the ellipse.

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Modern Classical Mechanics

ISBN: 9781108834971

1st Edition

Authors: T. M. Helliwell, V. V. Sahakian

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