Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems · Problem 7-12

Central-Force Motion — Marion & Thornton

Physics — Mechanics · lagrangian-particle-on-tilting-plane

Problem

A particle of mass

m

rests on a smooth plane. The plane is raised to an inclination angle

\theta

at a constant rate

\alpha

(

\theta = 0

t = 0

), causing the particle to move down the plane. Determine the motion of the particle.