How Do You Derive Equations for a Mass-Spring System?

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Start date Oct 11, 2007
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To derive equations for a mass-spring system, it's essential to understand the fundamental principles of mechanics, particularly Lagrange's equations. The discussion highlights the need for users to present their working ideas or equations to facilitate assistance. Participants express a lack of specific examples or solutions, indicating a collaborative effort to find a resolution. Suggestions point towards researching established methods in classical mechanics for better understanding. Engaging with these concepts will aid in formulating the necessary equations for the system.

Oct 11, 2007

darkecho2

I need help in finding the equations that describe this system.

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Any help will be appreciated.
Thank you,

Kfir

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Oct 11, 2007

J77

You need to show some working/ideas of equations to use...

Oct 11, 2007

darkecho2

If I knew,I would have added them.
I don't have an examle of a solution.
Sorry.

Oct 16, 2007

J77

Look up something on eg. "Lagrange's equations".

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