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The Fundamental Equation of Dynamics

Problem 1.95

Find the magnitude and direction of the force acting on the particle of mass mm during its motion in the plane xyx y according to the law x=asinωt,y=bcosωt,x=a \sin \omega t, y=b \cos \omega t, where a,b,a, b, and ω\omega are constants

Reveal Answer
1.95. F=mω2r,\mathbf{F}=-m \omega^{2} \mathbf{r}, where r\mathbf{r} is the radius vector of the particle relative to the origin of coordinates; F=mω2x2+y2F=m \omega^{2} \sqrt{x^{2}+y^{2}}