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can someone post a really good e-book of lagarangian mechanics(ofcourse for newbies
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)Lagrangian Mechanics is a mathematical framework used to describe the motion of a system of particles, taking into account the kinetic and potential energies of the particles.
The concept of Lagrangian Mechanics was developed by mathematician and physicist Joseph-Louis Lagrange in the late 18th century.
While Newtonian Mechanics relies on the concept of forces to describe motion, Lagrangian Mechanics uses a more holistic approach by considering the overall energy of a system. This allows for a more general and elegant formulation of the equations of motion.
Lagrangian Mechanics is used in various fields of physics and engineering, such as celestial mechanics, fluid dynamics, and robotics. It is also the basis for many advanced theories in physics, such as quantum mechanics and relativity.
Yes, a strong understanding of calculus is necessary to fully comprehend Lagrangian Mechanics. The concept of the Lagrangian and the equations of motion are based on calculus principles such as derivatives and integrals.