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    This document discusses Lagrangian mechanics and Hamilton's principle. It states that Hamilton's principle can be used to derive Lagrange's equations of motion, which are more fundamental than Newton's equations because Hamilton's principle can be applied to a wider range of physical phenomena. The principle states that the motion of a system from time t1 to t2 is such that the line integral of the Lagrangian L, which is defined as the difference between the system's kinetic energy T and potential energy U, is stationary. An example of applying Lagrange's equations to a pendulum is also provided.

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    This document discusses Lagrangian mechanics and Hamilton's principle. It states that Hamilton's principle can be used to derive Lagrange's equations of motion, which are more fundamental than Newton's equations because Hamilton's principle can be applied to a wider range of physical phenomena. The principle states that the motion of a system from time t1 to t2 is such that the line integral of the Lagrangian L, which is defined as the difference between the system's kinetic energy T and potential energy U, is stationary. An example of applying Lagrange's equations to a pendulum is also provided.

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    Lagrangian Mechanics

    Potential and Kinetic


    energies in terms of
    generalized coordinates.

    Hamiltons Principle

    The
    equation of motion will be derived.
    Called Lagranges equations.
    More fundamental than Newtons equations
    Because Hamiltons principle can be applied wider
    range of physical phenomena.
    Hamiltons principle state that the motion of a
    system from time t to t is such that the line
    integral.
    J=
    Where L = T U
    T= kinetic energy
    U= potential energy

    J=
    state that the
    motion of a
    system from
    time t to t is
    such that the
    line integral.

    Hamilto
    ns
    Principle

    Where L = T
    V
    V = potential
    energy
    T = kinetic
    energy

    equation of
    motion will
    be derived
    Lagranges
    equations.

    More
    fundamental
    than
    Newtons
    equations

    Example :

    Lagranges equation
    L=T-V
    Solution
    :

    In Cartesian coordinates the kinetic and potential energy, and the
    Lagrangian are :
    T = m- m
    V = mgy
    L=TV
    = m - m - mgy
    Relations:
    x= l
    y= - l

    time derivatives, we find


    Taking

    Only one generalized coordinates for this


    problem, the angle . To find the equation of
    motion :

    and finally :

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