Questions tagged [classical-mechanics]
Classical mechanics discusses the behaviour of macroscopic bodies under the influence of forces (without necessarily specifying the origin of these forces). If it's possible, USE MORE SPECIFIC TAGS like [newtonian-mechanics], [lagrangian-formalism], and [hamiltonian-formalism].
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Problem explanation from Estonian-Finish Physics 2003 olympiad [closed]
I am having trouble understanding problem 5.3 (Vibrations) from the Estonian-Finish 2003 Physics olympiad. Specifically in 5.3 they say "brick is kept in motion along(horizontal) $y$-axis by a ...
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Could you please answer my questions (I have four questions)? [closed]
1.must the positive direction is always upwards when we study systems that have springs in a vertical way and we cannot assume that the positive direction is downwards?
If I understand correctly, how ...
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Noether's theorem by a taste of logic [closed]
I am a mathematician and I asked this question briefly and my question became closed, may be - I don't know - because physicists don't used to apply the method of "proof by contradiction". ...
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Centrifugal Governor Question [closed]
I've been working through Hand and Finch's Analytical Mechanics and have just attempted this question:
My attempt at a solution is as follows:
First, find the kinetic energy of the two masses $m$ by ...
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How much time does it take for an object to fall from space? [closed]
Let's say there's an object of mass $m$ in space, $h$ meters away from the surface of the Earth. $h$ is large enough that $g$ cannot be assumed to be constant. The acceleration varies according to ...
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How does an object with friction fly off of a disc with angular acceleration? [closed]
Consider the image below
An object is resting on a rotating disc with angular velocity w and it is at rest with respect to the disc. Now if we increase the angular velocity of the disc(give it an ...
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QFT introduction: From point mechanics to the continuum
In any introductory quantum field theory course, one gets introduced with the modification of the classical Lagrangian and the conjugate momentum to the field theory lagrangian (density) and conjugate ...
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Designing a thought experiment on Noether's Theorem [closed]
By Noether's theorem, in classical physics, conservation of total momentum of a system is result of invariance of physical evolution by translation.
So logic says "if" there exists closed ...
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Is my solution for Morin 3.7 Correct [closed]
I already posted this question on PF and wanted some opinions from stack exchange. Essentially I want to know if my approach is correct.
Reference: https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/morin-3-7-...
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Non-inertial frames in quantum mechanics
In classical physics, non-inertial frames necessitate adjustments to Newton's laws due to acceleration and rotation, yet in general relativity, Einstein successfully incorporates such frames. Why does ...
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In equation (3) from lecture 7 in Leonard Susskind’s ‘Classical Mechanics’, should the derivatives be partial?
Here are the equations. ($V$ represents a potential function and $p$ represents momentum.)
$$V(q_1,q_2) = V(aq_1 - bq_2)$$
$$\dot{p}_1 = -aV'(aq_1 - bq_2)$$
$$\dot{p}_2 = +bV'(aq_1 - bq_2)$$
Should ...
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Invertibility between generalized and actual coordinates
Chapter $1$, page $13$ of Classical Mechanics by Goldstein ($2^{nd}$ edition), he states the following after defining a transformation equation:
"It is always assumed that one can transform back ...
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Meaning of $d\mathcal{L}=-H$ in analytical mechanics?
In Lagrangian mechanics the momentum is defined as:
$$p=\frac{\partial \mathcal{L}}{\partial \dot q}$$
Also we can define it as:
$$p=\frac{\partial S}{\partial q}$$
where $S$ is Hamilton's principal ...
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Why aren't all objects and their images same in size?
Suppose there is an object in front of a convex lens and we know that the light rays from each point on the surface of object will converge at a different point and form an image. So that means that ...
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Prerequisites for studying Lev Landau Mechanics vol. 1 [closed]
Lev Landau Mechanics vol. 1 dives directly into Lagrangians and Hamiltonians. What do you think are the prerequisites in order to study and grasp it?