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Problem 5 A particle of mass m moves along a trajectory given by (a) (b) (c) x(t) = xo cos wit and y(t) = yo sin w₂t. Find the x and y components of the force. Under what conditions is the force a central force? Find the potential energy V as a function of x and y. Determine the kinetic energy T of the particle. Show that the total energy E of the particle is conserved. Note: Do not assume a central force for parts (b) and (c).

Problem 5 A particle of mass m moves along a trajectory given by (a) (b) (c) x(t) = xo cos wit and y(t) = yo sin w₂t. Find the x and y components of the force. Under what conditions is the force a central force? Find the potential energy V as a function of x and y. Determine the kinetic energy T of the particle. Show that the total energy E of the particle is conserved. Note: Do not assume a central force for parts (b) and (c).

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Problem 5 A particle of mass m moves along a trajectory given by (a) (b) (c) x(t) = xo cos wit and y(t) = yo sin w₂t. Find the x and y components of the force. Under what conditions is the force a central force? Find the potential energy V as a function of x and y. Determine the kinetic energy T of the particle. Show that the total energy E of the particle is conserved. Note: Do not assume a central force for parts (b) and (c).
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 5 A particle of mass m moves along a trajectory given by (a) (b) (c) x(t) = xo cos wit and y(t) = yo sin w₂t. Find the x and y components of the force. Under what conditions is the force a central force? Find the potential energy V as a function of x and y. Determine the kinetic energy T of the particle. Show that the total energy E of the particle is conserved. Note: Do not assume a central force for parts (b) and (c).
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