Chapter 9: Q9P (page 478)
Write and solve the Euler equations to make the following integrals stationary. In solving the Euler equations, the integrals in Chapter, Section, may be useful.
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The curve obtained by the Euler equations is
Chapter 9: Q9P (page 478)
Write and solve the Euler equations to make the following integrals stationary. In solving the Euler equations, the integrals in Chapter, Section, may be useful.
The curve obtained by the Euler equations is
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Get started for freeWrite and solve the Euler equations to make the following integrals stationary. In solving the Euler equations, the integrals in Chapter 5, Section 1, may be useful.
Change the independent variable to simplify the Euler equation, and then find a first integral of it.
In Problems 5 to 7, use Fermat’s principle to find the path followed by a light ray if the index of refraction is proportional to the given function.
Use Fermat’s principle to find the path followed by a light ray if the index of refraction is proportional to the given function
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For small vibrations, find the characteristic frequencies and the characteristic modes of vibration of the coupled pendulums shown. All motion takes place in a single vertical plane. Assume the spring is unstretched when both pendulums hang vertically and take the spring constant asto simplify the algebra. Hints: Write the kinetic and potential energies in terms of the rectangular coordinates of the masses relative to their positions hanging at rest. Don’t forget the gravitational potential energies. Then write the rectangular coordinates and in terms of and , and for small vibrations approximate , and similar equations for .
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