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Homework Statement
I have a system of two masses m hanged with lines l from the ceiling. We put a spring between the two masses. Find a general solution for this pendulum for small angles
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
Hmmm..
##\sum M=0##
##J\ddot{\varphi _1}+mglsin\varphi _1+kxcos\varphi _1=0##,
for small angles ##sin\varphi =\varphi## and ##cos\varphi =1## and ##x=l\varphi ##, therefore:
##J\ddot{\varphi _1}+mgl\varphi _1+kl\varphi _1=0##
##\ddot{\varphi _1 }+\frac{(mg+k)}{ml}\varphi _1=0##
Symmetrically for the other body: ##\ddot{\varphi _2 }+\frac{(mg+k)}{ml}\varphi _2=0##
is everything ok so far? Now... Well, the instructions say that I should get a system of differential equations and find a general solution.. So, my question is... How are these two equations above together a system - How are they "connected".