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g-) Solve again the question by using the Lagrange’ s multiplier method. Two mas

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Question

g-) Solve again the question by using the Lagrange’ s multiplier method.

Two masses m and M are connected by a string of constant total length l = r + s. The string mass is negligibly small compared to m+M. The mass m can rotate with the string (with varying partial length r) on the plane. The string leads from m through a hole in the plane to M, were the mass M hangs from the tightly stretched string (with the also variable partial length s = l - r). Is this system holonomic? How many degree of freedom? What are the generalized coordinates? Write the Lagrangian of this system Are there any cyclic (or ignorable) coordinates? Write the Euler-Lagrange equations. Reduce the problem to a single second order differential equation and obtain the first integral of the equation. What is its pysical significance?

Explanation / Answer

a)   Yes , this system is holonomic .

b)     It has 5 degrees of freedom .

c) Generalized coordinates are   (l2 ,   2r , s3)

d)    Here,   d(l2)/dt + d(2s)/dt = 2rs

e) No, there are no cyclic coordinates .

f)    d2(l2)/dt2 + d2(2s)/dt2 = 2rs +   d(rs)/dt

g)      l =   sqrt(r2 + 2rs)