How to Derive the Simplified Form of Modified Euler Equations?

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To derive the simplified form of the modified Euler equations, the key step involves applying the quadratic formula to the equation M_x=(I_0-I)\dot\Psi^2\sin\theta\cos\theta+I_0\dot\Phi\dot\Psi\sin\theta. The goal is to isolate \dot\Psi, which can be achieved by rearranging the equation into a standard quadratic form. The simplification provided in the book can be reached by substituting the appropriate values and solving for \dot\Psi. This process highlights the importance of recognizing the quadratic nature of the equation. Understanding these steps is essential for successfully deriving the desired expression.
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Hi there. I'm not sure if this question corresponds to this subforum, but I think you must be more familiarized with it. The thing is I don't know how to get from:

M_x=(I_0-I)\dot\Psi^2\sin\theta\cos\theta+I_0\dot\Phi\dot\Psi\sin\theta

to:
\dot\Psi=\displaystyle\frac{I_0\dot\Phi}{2(I-I_0)\cos\theta} \left[1\pm \left( {1-\displaystyle\frac{4M_x(I-I_0)\cos\theta}{I_0^2\dot\Phi^2\sin\theta}}\right)^{1/2}\right]
I don't know how to get Phi from the first, but this is the simplification given on my book, but I don't know which intermediate steps to give.

Bye, and thanks.
 
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Looks like a pretty straightforward application of the quadratic formula to find Psi-dot.
 
Right. Thanks.
 
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