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Unique Paper Code 32227626
Name of the Paper Classical Dynamics
Name of the Course B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics -

DSE-3
Semester VI

Duration : 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 75

Instructions for Candidates

1. Write your Roll No. on the top immediately on receipt of
this question paper.

2. Attempt five questions in all including Question 1 which is

compulsory.
3. Attempt at least one question from Section A and B.

1. Attempt any five of the following: (3x5-15)

(a) Show that ý =

uü ä

where the Lorentz factor y ==(1 -u/ci)h and ä

= k.

of
Lagrange equation of motion
one
-

(b) Find the

dimensional simple harmonic oscillator.
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(c) Show that in calculating the relative
proper velo
Lorentz factors multiply when coordinate ocity, 3. (a) A particular mechanical system
velocities add. depends on two

coordinates a and b and has kinetic energy

(d) Show that k" = (0/c , k), where
is frequency ana
k T à b2
is wave-vector of a wave, is a 4-vector, + 2b2, and
potential energy V a2 - b2. =

Determine the Lagrangian of this system and derive its

(e) If an object has speed V <C in one inertial frame, then equations of motion. (8)
using 4-vectors or otherwise prove that v < c in all other
inertial frames. (b) A beam of positive ions (each having mass m and charge
) passes through uniform crossed electric and magnetic
( Consider three-dimensional motion in cartesian
fields: E = Ep9 and B = B, 2. Find the speed of
coordinates (x, y, z) in a one-dimensional potential, say
V(x). Identify the conserved quantities. those ions which pass undeviated. (3)

(c) If electric field is switched off then the undeviated ions

(g)Ifthe Lagrangian does not depend explicitly on the time,
(in part 3 (b)) move in a circular path of radius R in the
then the Hamiltonian is a constant of the motion.
presence of magnetic field alone. Find R and hence

(h) Find the norm of 4-velocity of a photon moving along

X-axis.
show that
m
=
RB (2.2)

SECTION A 4. (a) Using Lagrangian or Hamiltonian approach, prove that

if particle of mass m moves under the action of central

2. (a) Derive Euler-Lagrange equations from Hamilton s force field then its angular momentum and energy are

(9)
principle. (8) conserved.

x-axis under the

(b) Find the Hamiltonian the (b) A particle of mass m moves along
corresponding to Lagrangia
influence of potential energy
L=a2+ bj2 - kxy
where a, b, k are constants. (7) P.T.O.
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-(Px), where k and B are constants. (b) A particle of rest mass m, describes a parabolic
V(x)=-(kx)e"
trajectory x = at, y= bt, Z=0 in an inertial frame S.
position and frequency of oscillation
tion.
Find the equilibrium Find the four velocity components. Also find the norm
6) of the four velocity. (8)

Newtonian
mechanics with Lagranoian
5. (a) Compare
Mention at least
three points. (6) 7. (a) An inertial frame S is moving to the right relative to S
mechanics.

at a speed 3c/5, and another inertial frame S" is moving

Consider the flow of a viscous fluid (viscosity n) in a
to the right relative to S at a speed c/3. Using 4-vectors
(b)
width in the y-direction of
space-time diagram, find the velocity of S"
relative
channel. The channel has
a
or

a and length L. There is a pressure drop Ap along the to the frame S'. (8)
that the constant pressure
length of the channel,
so
to 4-acceleration
the flow to be steady, (b) Prove that 4-velocity is perpendicular
gradient is generated. Assuming (7)
condition at the top vector.
ov/ot 0 and the no-slip boundary
=

edges of the channel, show that the

volume
and bottom
section of the channel per the expressions
of fluid which passes a cross
8. (a) Using four-vector approach derive
unit time is for Relativistic Longitudinal and Transverse Doppler

effect. (10)
Q=a "Ap (9) wave is
electromagnetic
8nL (b) Show that the phase of an

Lorentz invariant.
(5)

SECTION B
length L move lengthwise
9. (a) Two rods having the same

axis with the

6. (a) Explain the phenomenon of Time Dilation (assume clock towards each other parallel to a common

frame. Using
is in S' frame) using relative to the Laboratory
Minkowski space -
time diagra same velocity v

(7) 4-vectors, show that

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L= Lo
is the length of each rod in the frame fixed to the other
rod where ß = v/c.
(7)

(b) The space and time coordinates of two events as

measured in a frame S are as follows:

Event 1
X ot,= x/c (y, = 0, z, = 0),
Event 2: x 2x , = x/2c (y, = 0, z, = 0).

(i) There exists a frame in which these events occur

at the same time. Find the velocity of this frame
with respect to S.

(ii) What is the value of t at which both events occur

in the new frame? (8)

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