Rhett AllainBead on a Rotating Hoop: An Example of Lagrangian MechanicsIf you don’t like Lagrangian mechanics, you won’t like this post. Oh, maybe you don’t like the Lagrangian but you want to LEARN to like it…Nov 232
InThe Infinite UniversebyTim Andersen, Ph.D.New paper shows how classical physics could explain quantum mechanicsA new paper from MIT proposes a novel approach to quantum mechanics using classical physics. The authors suggest that Feynman went…Oct 1036
Mohammad YasirThe Lagrangian Approach to Solving Mechanical SystemsLearn how the Lagrangian approach can serve as a superior alternative by applying it for the problem of a simple pendulum.Jan 21, 20231Jan 21, 20231
Rhett AllainFake Forces in a Rotating Frame: Derivation of the Centrifugal and Coriolis ForcesNewton’s second law says that the net force on an object causes an acceleration. These forces are due to real interactions — like the…Oct 28Oct 28
Rhett AllainPhysics: Motion of an Object With Linear DragIf you throw a tennis ball at normal human speeds, you can model this as projectile motion. For projectile motion, the object has a…Oct 4Oct 4
Rhett AllainBead on a Rotating Hoop: An Example of Lagrangian MechanicsIf you don’t like Lagrangian mechanics, you won’t like this post. Oh, maybe you don’t like the Lagrangian but you want to LEARN to like it…Nov 232
InThe Infinite UniversebyTim Andersen, Ph.D.New paper shows how classical physics could explain quantum mechanicsA new paper from MIT proposes a novel approach to quantum mechanics using classical physics. The authors suggest that Feynman went…Oct 1036
Mohammad YasirThe Lagrangian Approach to Solving Mechanical SystemsLearn how the Lagrangian approach can serve as a superior alternative by applying it for the problem of a simple pendulum.Jan 21, 20231
Rhett AllainFake Forces in a Rotating Frame: Derivation of the Centrifugal and Coriolis ForcesNewton’s second law says that the net force on an object causes an acceleration. These forces are due to real interactions — like the…Oct 28
Rhett AllainPhysics: Motion of an Object With Linear DragIf you throw a tennis ball at normal human speeds, you can model this as projectile motion. For projectile motion, the object has a…Oct 4
Rhett AllainClassical Mechanics: Using Potential to Find Stable EquilibriumIn classical mechanics, it’s sometimes easier to look at a problem from a different perspective. I’m going to show you a situation in which…Oct 21
KSolution to the Simple Harmonic Motion Differential EquationSimple harmonic motion (SHM) is a relatively common aspect of classical mechanics and in this article I will be solving the following…Jun 21, 20232
KarthikmrLie theory — An arrow to be added your mathematical quiverIn this short article, I will be discussing about an application of Lie theory for deriving the motion of an object in a rotating frame of…Oct 12
