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acceleration apse apse line attraction varying axis brachistochrone central attraction central orbit centre of attraction circle circular co-ordinates constant angular velocity cos˛ Crown 8vo curvature curve cycloid d˛x described determine the motion differential equation direction of motion direction of projection dt dt dt˛ dx dy dy dt Edition elastic ellipse equal equations of motion excentricity Fcap fixed point focus given point gravity Hence hodograph horizontal plane hyperbola inclined initial integral latus rectum law of attraction length logarithmic spiral mass medium oscillation osculating plane parabola parallel particle is projected particle moves pendulum perpendicular point of projection position Professor proportional prove radius vector resistance resolved result shew sin˛ smooth straight line string suppose surface tangent tion tube V₁ vertex vertical
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