The Lagrangian for a particular system is [L=dot{x}^{2}+a dot{y}+b dot{x} dot{z}] where (a) and (b) are constants.

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The Lagrangian for a particular system is

\[L=\dot{x}^{2}+a \dot{y}+b \dot{x} \dot{z}\]

where \(a\) and \(b\) are constants. Find the Hamiltonian, identify any conserved quantities, and write out Hamilton's equations of motion for the system.

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Modern Classical Mechanics

ISBN: 9781108834971

1st Edition

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

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