Transformation matrix for components of acceleration

In summary, when transforming vectors in spherical coordinates, the basis vectors are also changing with respect to time and the transformation is more complicated than just using a transformation matrix for position vectors. This means that the same matrix cannot be used to derive the components of acceleration in spherical coordinates.
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Hello
any body can find my mistake ?!
TO find the component of a vector in other coordinate we can use the transformation matrix :

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but why this does nt work for acceleration vector ?
i mean why i can't derive the component of acceleration in spherical coordinate by use of this matrix ?
thanks
 
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That matrix only transforms position vectors. In spherical coordinates, the basis vectors are changing with respect to time as well as the coefficients which means that the transformation is much more complicated.

If the basis vector in the r direction is
[itex]\hat{r}= \sin\theta\cos\phi\hat{x}+\sin\theta\sin\phi\hat{y}+\sin\theta\hat{z}[/itex]

then,
[itex]\frac{d}{dt}\hat{r}=(\cos\theta\cos\phi\frac{d \theta}{dt}-\sin\theta\sin\phi\frac{d \phi}{dt})\hat{x}+(\cos\theta\sin\phi\frac{d \theta}{dt}+\sin\theta\cos\phi\frac{d \phi}{dt})\hat{y}+\cos\theta\frac{d \theta}{dt}\hat{z} [/itex]

so, if the position of a particle is [itex] r(t)\hat{r} [/itex] then its velocity is [itex]\frac{dr(t)}{dt}\hat{r}+r(t)\frac{d \hat{r}}{dt}[/itex].
 
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What is a transformation matrix for components of acceleration?

A transformation matrix for components of acceleration is a mathematical tool used to convert acceleration values from one coordinate system to another. It is commonly used in physics and engineering to analyze the motion of objects in different reference frames.

How is a transformation matrix for components of acceleration calculated?

A transformation matrix for components of acceleration is calculated by multiplying a series of matrices together, including a rotation matrix, a scaling matrix, and a translation matrix. The specific calculations depend on the specific coordinate systems involved.

What is the purpose of using a transformation matrix for components of acceleration?

The purpose of using a transformation matrix for components of acceleration is to simplify the analysis of motion in different reference frames. By converting acceleration values into a common coordinate system, it becomes easier to compare and analyze motion data from different perspectives.

What are the key components of a transformation matrix for components of acceleration?

The key components of a transformation matrix for components of acceleration include the rotation matrix, which describes how the coordinate systems are rotated with respect to each other, the scaling matrix, which accounts for differences in scale between the coordinate systems, and the translation matrix, which adjusts for any differences in origin points between the systems.

How is a transformation matrix for components of acceleration used in real-world applications?

A transformation matrix for components of acceleration is used in a variety of real-world applications, including robotics, computer graphics, and aerospace engineering. It is also commonly used in video game development to simulate realistic movement and physics within a virtual environment.

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