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I Calculus Question within Lagrangian mechanics
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A Is the Approach for Verifying Lagrangian Acceptable?
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I Is Transverse Strain Zero at the Bolts of a Clamped Circular Membrane?
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I Why L=L（v^2) in inertial reference system?
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B Kinematic equations ##\textbf{purely}## from graphs
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I Circular orbits aren't minimas of lagrangian for Kepler problem?
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I What part of momentum moves the boat in the inclined plane paradox experiment?
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I Von Mises stress and real failures: Triaxial tension
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