In certain situations, it is possible to incorporate frictional effects in a simple way into a Lagrangian

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In certain situations, it is possible to incorporate frictional effects in a simple way into a Lagrangian problem. As an example, consider the Lagrangian

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(a) Find the equation of motion for the system.

(b) Do a coordinate change \(s=e^{\gamma t / 2} q\). Rewrite the dynamics in terms of \(s\).

(c) How would you describe the system?

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Modern Classical Mechanics

ISBN: 9781108834971

1st Edition

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

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