Please derive equation 2.27 in Goldstein(3rd ed.)

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Feb 21, 2010

merrypark3

Please derive equation 2.27 in Goldstein(3rd ed.)

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Feb 21, 2010

physicsman2

merrypark3 said:

Please derive equation 2.27 in Goldstein(3rd ed.)

And how do we know what we're supposed to derive if you haven't given us anything except a location no one will find. You should at least try to derive the equation first.

Feb 21, 2010

masqau

and please at lest post the equation...

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