lagrangian mechanics
Lagrangian mechanics refers to a mathematical framework for analyzing the motion and behavior of physical systems by expressing them in terms of energy, rather than forces. It involves using the Lagrangian, a function that combines the kinetic and potential energies of a system, to derive the equations of motion and understand the system's behavior.
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