Problem with Lagrange's Equations of Motion

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The discussion focuses on verifying a derivation using Lagrange's Equations of Motion (EOM) for a dynamic system. The equation presented is $$ \frac{d}{dt}(\frac{\partial T}{\partial{\dot {\xi_F}}}) - (\frac{\partial T} {\partial{\xi_F}}) + (\frac{\partial U} {\partial{\xi_F}}) = Q_F $$, where kinetic energy T and potential energy U are defined in terms of velocity and gravitational potential. The user encounters difficulties in differentiating scalar relations with respect to vector variables, leading to complications in their solution. The community is invited to provide insights or additional information to clarify these issues.

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Hello,

I have seen some pretty esoteric questions get answered pretty clearly on here so I figured I would give it a shot.

I am trying to verify a derivation using Lagrange's EOM for a dynamic system and I have run into a snag with one of the terms.

$$ \frac{d}{dt}(\frac{\partial T}{\partial{\dot {\xi_F}}}) - (\frac{\partial T} {\partial{\xi_F}}) + (\frac{\partial U} {\partial{\xi_F}}) = Q_F $$
where $$ T= \frac{1}{2}m\mathbf{V}^T\mathbf{V}+\frac{1}{2}\mathbf{\omega}^T\mathbf{\omega} $$ and $$ V=\begin{bmatrix}u & v & w\end{bmatrix}^T $$
and $$ U=-m g_0 \frac{R_{earth}^2}{R}$$ and last but not least $$ \xi = \begin{bmatrix}R_x & R_y & R_z \end{bmatrix}^T $$

I am running into issues with taking the derivatives of the scalar relations with respect to the vectors. I think I have the solution but it is looking more complicated then the one I am checking which has me doubting my work.

I would appreciate any help and I am glad to join the community.
 
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