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Initial Value of Linear Pendulum

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Consider the initial value problem for the equation of linear pendulum L.

with a=0.6, b=1.7.

Write this problem as an equivalent problem for a system of first-order equations.

Find (analytically) the phase trajectory of this system passing through the given point (a,b).

Write down the euler method for the system from the first part.

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This solution shows how to work with an initial value problem and write it as a system of first-order equations, write down the Euler method for the system, and find the phase trajectory.

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