Choice of coordinate system
The choice of the coordinate system is extremely important while studying t
motion of a particle. Because, the proper choice of the coordinate system c
greatly simplify a difficult problem. The cartesian coordinate system is n
always convenient to solve all sorts of problems. Depending upon t
symmetries, we choose a coordinate system. For example, the motion und
central force is planar and has spherical symmetry, thus can be convenient
studied if plane polar coordinate are used. The motion of the charged partic
moving along a spiral path in a magnetic field has a axis of symmetry and c
be conveniently treated in cylindrical coordinate system.
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The choice of the coordinate system is extremely important while studying t
motion of a particle. Because, the proper choice of the coordinate system c
greatly simplify a difficult problem. The cartesian coordinate system is n
always convenient to solve all sorts of problems. Depending upon t
symmetries, we choose a coordinate system. For example, the motion und
central force is planar and has spherical symmetry, thus can be convenient
studied if plane polar coordinate are used. The motion of the charged partic
moving along a spiral path in a magnetic field has a axis of symmetry and c
be conveniently treated in cylindrical coordinate system.
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