What type of mechanics did Hamilton reformulate?
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Answer
Newtonian mechanics, developed by Sir Isaac Newton, describes the motion of objects under the influence of forces. Hamilton reformulated Newtonian mechanics by introducing a new set of equations, known as Hamilton's equations, which provide an alternative way to describe the same physical systems.
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