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Homework Statement
Using cartesian coordinates, find the Hamiltonian for a projectile of mass m moving under uniform gravity. Obtain Hamiltonian's equation and identify any cyclic coordinates.
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The Attempt at a Solution
I think I will just have trouble determining my coordinates for the position; my coordinates are x and y. I think I can finished the rest of the problem once I know my coordinates for the position
would x=x = v t*cos (theta) , t=x/(v*cos(theta)) and
y=v*t*sin(theta)-.5*g*t^2?