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16.61 Aerospace Dynamics Spring 2003 Lagrange's equations Joseph-Louis lagrange 1736-1813 http://www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk/-history/mathematicians/lagranGe.html Born in Italy. later lived in berlin and paris Originally studied to be a lawyer
16.61 Aerospace Dynamics Spring 2003 Derivation of lagrangian equations Basic Concept: Virtual Work Consider system of N particles located at(, x2, x,,.x3N )with 3 forces per particle(f. f, f..fn). each in the positive
16.61 Aerospace Dynamics Spring 2003 Example Given: Catapult rotating at a constant rate(frictionless, in the horizontal plane) Find the eom of the particle as it leaves the