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It doesn't matter now, i decided to start over using a light clock idea, and it seemed to work perfectly. Thanks anyway

If it helps I am using this site to explain it just don't understand the bit explained above.. http://www.softcom.net/users/greebo/lorentz.htm

Homework Statement I am trying to show how the Lorentz factor is derived but i am unsure how to get past a certain stage.. 2. Homework Equations / attempt Let: c = velocity of light. v = the velocity as observed from where time t is measured. D = distance AB. t = time light occupies to...

I am studying A Level Physics, and for a piece of coursework i conducted an experiment using an air track. It involved using masses on a piece of string to pull a vehicle. I had two light gates set up to measure the time from a to b, however the first light gate was not set so that the initial...