Mechanics → Small Oscillations and Normal Modes → Solving for Normal Modes
Solving for Normal Modes
Assume solutions:
$$ x_1 = A e^{i\omega t}, \quad x_2 = B e^{i\omega t} $$
Substitute into equations to find allowed frequencies.
Assume solutions:
$$ x_1 = A e^{i\omega t}, \quad x_2 = B e^{i\omega t} $$
Substitute into equations to find allowed frequencies.