An object of mass (m) can move in two dimensions in response to the simple harmonic oscillator

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An object of mass \(m\) can move in two dimensions in response to the simple harmonic oscillator potential \(U=(1 / 2) k r^{2}\), where \(k\) is the force constant and \(r\) is the distance from the origin. Using the Jacobi action, find the shape of the orbits using polar coordinates \(r\) and \(\theta\); that is, find \(r(\theta)\) for the orbit. Show that the shapes are ellipses and circles centered at the origin \(r=0\).

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Modern Classical Mechanics

ISBN: 9781108834971

1st Edition

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

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