Suppose that g = g(q, p, t), and that H is the Hamiltonian. Show that: a) (See the Figure) b) if any quantity does not explicitly depend on time and its Poisson parenthesis with the Hamiltonian is null, such quantity is a constant of motion for the system.

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Suppose that g = g(q, p, t), and that H is the Hamiltonian. Show that:

a) (See the Figure)

b) if any quantity does not explicitly depend on time and its Poisson parenthesis with the Hamiltonian is null, such quantity is a constant of motion for the system.

at
бе
+ [H '6] =
dt
(a)
dg
Transcribed Image Text:at бе + [H '6] = dt (a) dg
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