Irodov Problem 4.14

Physics · mechanics

Problem

A point moves in the plane xy according to the law x = a sin cot, y = b cos cot, where a, b, and co are positive constants. Find: (a) the trajectory equation y (x) of the point and the direction of its motion along this trajectory; (b) the acceleration w of the point as a function of its radius vector r relative to the origin of coordinates.

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