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Chapter 13, Problem 13.1

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Find the Lagrangian, the generalized momentum, and the Hamiltonian for a free particle (no forces at all) confined to move along the x axis. (Use x as your generalized coordinate.) Find and solve Hamilton's equations.

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QUESTION:

Find the Lagrangian, the generalized momentum, and the Hamiltonian for a free particle (no forces at all) confined to move along the x axis. (Use x as your generalized coordinate.) Find and solve Hamilton's equations.

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The kinetic energy of the particle can be given as,

                                                                     

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