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Re:Structure and Interpretation of Classical Mechanics by nh23423fefe on Monday October 27, 2025 @04:23PM (#45725821)
Seems false. Energy conservation is explained via time translation symmetry and noether's theorem. 2nd law is explained by boltzmann's H-theorem.
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Re:Structure and Interpretation of Classical Mechanics by in_a_hole on Tuesday October 28, 2025 @06:02AM (#45730972)
I believe translation symmetry gives you momentum conservation, energy conservation will probably arise from a symmetry concerning time.
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