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    Acceleration of a Particle in an Elliptical Path

    Homework Statement Path of a particle attached to the end of a flexible bar is essentially an ellispe in the horizontal plane. Determine the acceleration of the particle in an arbitrary position. Homework Equations The polar coordinates are: R = ab/(b^2+(a^2-b^2)cos(theta)^2)^.5...