Classical Mechanics
Classical Mechanics
5th Edition
ISBN: 9781891389221
Author: John R. Taylor
Publisher: University Science Books
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Chapter 4, Problem 4.33P

(a)

To determine

Verify the expression mg[(r+b)cosθ+rθsinθ] for the potential energy of the cube balanced on a cylinder.

(b)

To determine

Sketch the plot of U(θ) for b=0.9r and b=1.1r.

(c)

To determine

Using the plot in the part (b), verify the stability of the equilibrium at θ=0 in the example 4.7, and whether any other equilibrium point exist or not.

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