Physics

Physics

Problem

Let r(t)r(t) be twice differentiable with velocity v(t)=r′(t)v(t)=r'(t). The angular momentum of a particle of constant mass mm is defined by L(t)=m r(t)×v(t)L(t)=m\, r(t)\times v(t). Derive a simplified expression for L′(t)L'(t) in terms of mm, r(t)r(t), and r′′(t)r''(t).

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