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

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The discussion centers on deriving equation 2.27 from "Classical Mechanics" by Herbert Goldstein, 3rd edition. Participants express frustration over the lack of context and the equation itself, which hinders the derivation process. The need for clarity and the actual equation is emphasized to facilitate understanding and completion of the task.

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Feb 21, 2010

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

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Feb 21, 2010

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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.