Derive Equation of motion using Lagrangian density?

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To derive the equation of motion using Lagrangian density, substitute the field variable φ(r,t) into both sides of the equation to demonstrate that they are equal. Alternatively, move all terms to one side and show that substituting φ into the left side results in zero. A specific query arises regarding the treatment of the term p·r during differentiation with respect to the spatial and temporal variables. Clarification is sought on how to handle this term in the context of the equation. Understanding the relationship between p and r is crucial for accurate differentiation.
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I have done the first bit but don't know how to show that phi(r,t) is a solution to the equation of motion.
 
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Substitute the given ##\phi## into the left side of your equation; substitute the given ##\phi## into the right side of your equation. After doing this, show that left = right.

Equivalently, but perhaps a little cleaner: take all your terms to the left side; show that substituting ##\phi## into the left side gives zero.
 
thanks, but how should I treat p.r term in the solution while differentiating with respect to (t,x,y,z)
 
safekhan said:
thanks, but how should I treat p.r term in the solution while differentiating with respect to (t,x,y,z)

What does

$$\mathbf{p} \cdot \mathbf{r}=?$$
 
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