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    This document outlines the homework problems for PHYS 502: Analytical Mechanics for the 2015-2016 Fall semester. It includes 7 problems covering topics like vector algebra, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics, D'Alembert's principle, and examples from Goldstein's textbook on analytical mechanics. The homework is due on October 26, 2015 at 15:40.

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    PHYS 502: Analytical Mechanics

    2015-2016 Fall
    Homework 1
    Due: 15:40 on Monday October 26, 2015

    Problem 1
    The cross product of vectors a and b can be expressed in a compact from as (a b)i = ijk aj bk where the
    sums over j and k are assumed and ijk is the Levi-Civita tensor. Prove the followings using the above
    form together with the properties of ijk :
    (a) (a b) (c d) = (a c)(b d) (a d)(b c)
    (b) (a b) (c d) = (a (b d)) c (a (b c)) d
    (c) a (b c) + c (a b) + b (c a) = 0

    Problem 2
    (a) Using geometrical approach, write down the infinitesimal area and volume elements in cylindrical
    coordinates.
    (b) Using geometrical approach, write down the infinitesimal area and volume elements in spherical
    polar coordinates.
    )
    can be expressed in
    (c) Using again geometrical approach, show that spherical unit vectors (
    r , ,
    y,
    z)
    as
    terms of Cartesian unit vectors (x,
    + sin sin y + cos z
    r = sin cos x
    + cos sin y sin z
    = cos cos x
    = sin x
    + cos y

    (d) Obtain the velocity v, its square v 2 , and acceleration a in cylindrical coordinates.
    (e) Obtain the velocity v, its square v 2 , and acceleration a in spherical polar coordinates.

    Problem 3
    The Lagrangian is neither unique not physical and there could be infinitely many Lagrangians describing
    the same physical system.
    (a) Consider a system with one degree of freedom, q, such that one possible Lagragian is L(q, q,
    t). Show
    d
    that another Lagrangian L0 (q, q,
    t) describes the same system if it is related to L as L0 = L+ dt
    (q, t),
    where is an arbitrary function of q and t.
    (b) Now consider a particle of mass m and charge q moves in an external electromagnetic field. Write
    down the Lagrangian L for m in terms of scalar potential and vector potential A. Obtain the
    0
    0
    Lagrangian L0 for the gauge transformed potentials, 0 =
    t , A = A + . Show that L
    differs from L by a total time derivative term. Interpret your result.

    Page 1 of 2

    PHYS 502: Analytical Mechanics


    2015-2016 Fall
    Homework 1
    Due: 15:40 on Monday October 26, 2015

    Problem 3

    Problem 4
    At the end of Chapter 1 of Goldsteins book (3rd edition), there are three simple examples. Discuss each
    of these systems by using DAlemberts principle. Obtain equations of motion and compare with the ones
    derived in the book. Find the coordinates as a function of time if possible.

    Problem 5
    Discuss in detail the vertical disk rolling on a horizontal plane, which is briefly explained at the end of
    Section 1.3 of Goldstein.

    Problem 6
    Do the question 10 in the Derivations part at the end of Chapter 1 of Goldstein.

    Problem 7
    Do the Exercises 15 and 18 at the end of Chapter 1 of Goldstein.

    Page 2 of 2

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