Right now I started with the first volume of the physics series of Lev D Landau, just because I already have it, I bought it some years ago but never readen.
First of all, thanks to everyone.
Now I understand why use one or another form, so the main topic question is solved.
I will look to the books you advised me.
For a little bit more information, to better understand my problem, I'm mechanical engineer and I'm trying to write a mathematical model...
Good morning, I'm not a student but I'm curious about physics.
I would like to calculate the equation of motion of a system using the Lagrangian mechanics. Suppose a particle subjected to some external forces.
From Wikipedia, I found two method:
1. using kinetic energy and generalized forces...