Reduction to One Body Problem Let \(m_1\) be the mass of the satellite, \(m_2\) be the mass of Jupiter, \(r\) be the vector from the satellite to the planet, and \(\theta\) be the angle between the satellite and Jupiter where \(\theta_0=\pi/2.\) ...

Today we used the Lagrangian formulation of classical mechanics to solve problems. Here is a link to the lecture.

Today we worked on problems and discussed Supplee’s paradox and the man falling into grate paradox. Next week will include 10 minutes to discuss the problems and then I will lecture for about an hour. This lecture will not be for the faint of hear...

Overview of Meeting We finished the powerpoint and started the problems. Winter break is next week, so you will have time to look at the problems. Try to do the first 3-4. Getting the right answer or the right approach is not important. The impo...

Overview of Meeting Watched SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy launch live. You can read more about it here. More links: Falcon Heavy Test Flight, Falcon Heavy Animation, Starman Live. Began Relativity Lecture 1: Basic Effects; the slideshow can be found...