Hello krab,
you are right again. The first derivative is given by
m a1 dot v1 + m a2 dot v2 + k (x1 – x2) dot (v1 – v2)
and this expression is equal to zero.
Nevertheless, the dot product is a scalar and I have to find an expression for the accelerations, which are vectors. I...
Hello krab,
thank you for your help. Your approch to the problem is correct. If the total energy is conserved, the first derivative with respect to time of the given equation should be zero. I have some problems with the maths. Nevertheless, I think that the first derivative is given by
m...
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An isolated system of two identical particles, each of mass m, is described by an energy function
E = ½ m |v1|^2 + ½ m |v2|^2 + ½ k |x1 – x2|^2
How can I use conservation of energy to find the acceleration of each particle in terms of the position of the particle? I would be thankful...