For each of the following functionals, find the Gâteaux differential and use it to derive the associated Euler-Lagrange equation. In each case, be sure to specify all boundary conditions that the stationary path must satisfy. (a) S[y] = fªdr (3y¹² – 2y²³), v(1) – 1, v(2) dx - = = 3.

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For each of the following functionals, find the Gâteaux differential and use it
to derive the associated Euler-Lagrange equation. In each case, be sure to
specify all boundary conditions that the stationary path must satisfy.
-2
(a) S[u] = fª da (3y^² – 2y²), v(1) – 1, v(2)
dx
-
=
= 3.
Transcribed Image Text:For each of the following functionals, find the Gâteaux differential and use it to derive the associated Euler-Lagrange equation. In each case, be sure to specify all boundary conditions that the stationary path must satisfy. -2 (a) S[u] = fª da (3y^² – 2y²), v(1) – 1, v(2) dx - = = 3.
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