Quick Question in projectile motion (H-J)

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In Hamilton Jacobi Equation (Projectile in two dimentions [x,y]), Isn't it correct that x is a cyclical coordinate?

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You could figure that out by considering what "cyclical coordinate" means, then examining your Hamiltonian with this in mind. Of course, you can anticipate the answer from the way that a coordinate becomes non-cyclical.

The quick answer is: depends.

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Simon Bridge Recognitions: Homework Help	You could figure that out by considering what "cyclical coordinate" means, then examining your Hamiltonian with this in mind. Of course, you can anticipate the answer from the way that a coordinate becomes non-cyclical. The quick answer is: depends.