Relativistic momentum Definition and 103 Threads

I feel like this should be pretty straightforward knowing all the equations involved but my brain seems be stalling for some reason.

How does this end up +? Can't work out steps.

p=Bqr and del p = p del theta

Hi, I was trying to derive relativistic momentum equation using classical momentum equation but it didn't work. Could you please help me? Thank you! Where am I wrong? Or, is not possible, in any way, to derive relativistic momentum using Newtonian momentum equation? Thanks!

$$p=\gamma m v$$ $$F = \frac {md (\gamma v}{dt}$$ $$\int{F dt} = \int{md (\gamma v}$$ $$F t= \gamma mv$$ At this step, I don't know how to make v as explicit function of t, since gamma is a function of v too. Thankss

The answer is required to be in terms of M,m and c only. But, I am not able to calculate the momentum of the m mass particle using the above two. Can anyone help me by telling me what I am missing?

Perhaps naively I assumed that for a relativistic particle the product of mass times velocity would be the same in both Newtonian and Einsteinian mechanics. The simplistic thinking was the mass increase in relativistic dynamics would balance out the non-real superluminal velocity of a particle...

Homework Statement Homework Equations (1) E2 = p2c2 + m02c4 (2) E = γm0c2 (3) E = Eγ1 - Eγ2 (4) p = E / c (5) E = hf (6) λ = c / f The Attempt at a Solution a) Using eqn (1), rearranged p = (E - m0c2) / c , I obtained 2.9 MeV c-1. Not sure if I have the right answer here as I...

In a solution to a problem we were given, it is written that a positron momentum with energy of 2mc2 (where γ=2) is √(γ2-1)*mc = √(4-1)*mc = √3*mc How did they get that P=√(γ2-1)*mc?

Homework Statement Hi all, I'm given an electron with momentum 2.0*10-20kgm/s and was asked to convert the momentum into units of Mev/c then calculate the total energy of the electron, the lorentz factor and the speed of the electron, I did this successfully but then the question got confusing...

I tried to get a relativistically correct expression of ##\int_0^t\frac{dp}{ds}dt## similar to the derivation of relativistic energy expression but I got a result which is not defined: $$\int_0^t\frac{dp}{ds}dt=\int_0^v\frac{d\left(\frac{mv}{\sqrt{1-\frac{v^2}{c^2}}}\right)}{v}$$...

Homework Statement How much work is required to accelerate a proton from rest up to a speed of 0.999c? What would be the momentum of this proton? Homework Equations p=γmv The Attempt at a Solution I got part A, which was the momentum. I found that to be 20.1 GeV. Now for part B I have to find...

I thought this mental experiment: consider an inertial frame of reference solidal to a particle moving with velocity v respect to another inertial frame of reference, i got to find the momentum in the second frame of reference (in the first is 0 since is solidal with the particle) p= m* dx/dt...

In my nuclear engineering class we are looking at relativity right now. For one of our homework problems we have to derive an equation for a particle moving at relativistic speed showing the kinetic energy in terms of the particles momentum. In the answer they have a term mc and I have no idea...

Homework Statement A charged π meson (rest mass = 273me) decays into a neutrino (zero rest mass) and a μ meson (rest mass = 207me). Find the kinetic energies of the neutrino and the mu meson. Homework Equations E = moγc2 K = mo(γ-1)c2 v = pc2/E p = moγv The Attempt at a Solution In the rest...

Homework Statement A particle with mass m has speed 0.802c relative to inertial frame S. The particle collides with an identical particle at rest relative to frame S. Relative to S and in terms of c, what is the speed of a frame S' in which the total momentum of these particles is zero? This...

I read through DeBroglie's original paper - and also a modern explanation on the same (attached). The first contradiction that DeBroglie arrives at is simple enough - he considers the 'wave-particle' as observed from a stationary frame - and from a moving frame. The 'inner frequency' of the...

Homework Statement For a fast moving particle, its momentum and energy are frequently easier to measure than its velocity. a) Show that the factor of beta (as defined by β=v/c), can also be determined by measuring the ratio of relativistic momentum (p) and total energy (E). b) Sketch...

Hi, I've found a derivation of the formula for the relativistic momentum where they considered a car crashing into a wall in the system of the car and in an inertial system that moves parallel to the wall (and therefore perpendicularly to the movement of the car). They argue that since both...

Homework Statement Hi I've been modelling a particle traveling in a particle detector that has a momentum vector Px, Py, Pz which we've conveniently been using Pperpendicular (i.e. in the xy plane) and Pz. I can calculate the distance traveled in the xy plane and I need to calculate the...

I am trying to find the DeBroglie wavelength of an electron moving at .8c. I have never learned special relativity but I believe the momentum is affected (mass change). I used the formula p= (mv)/(1-v^2/c^2) and got a momentum of p = 2.733 E-22 and a wavelength of lamda = 2.4149 E-12. Did I...

Homework Statement the relativistic momentum of an electron is 1.6 times larger than the value computed non-relativistically. What is the speed of the electron. Homework Equations Relativistic momentum p=mv/√1-v2/c2 The Attempt at a Solution Moving most of the equation around is fairly easy...

Homework Statement We now specify the velocity v to be along the positive x1-direction in S and of magnitude v. We also consider a frame \overline{S} which moves at speed u with respect to S in the positive x1-direction. question 1 : Write down the transformation law for p^\mu . question 2...

Hello, If I have a momenta pμ=(E,px,py,pz) and transform it via lorentz boost in x-direction with velocity v I'll get for the new 0th component E′=γE+γvpx why is this in the limit of low velocities the same as transforming the energy by a galilei transformation with velocity v? For γvpx i get...

Homework Statement A K0 particle is unstable and has a mass of 8.87x10-28 kg. It can decay into π+ and π- particles, each of mass 2.49x10-28 kg. Suppose that a K0 is moving in the +x direction and decays by this process, with the π+ moving off at 0.9c and the π- moving off at 0.8c. a) What was...

Homework Statement If a mass of 1 kg has a velocity of 0.7c, what is the relativistic momentum? Homework Equations I don't know what equation to use...Please help..

PROBLEM SOLVED - the worked example I was referring too was wrong :/ ---------------------------- Hello, I've been stuck on a question in one of my SR problem sets for some time now, and managed to find a worked solution to a similar problem online. I've attached an image of the problem (the...

Homework Statement Good morning/ afternoon I have a doubt about relativistic collisions, any help will be welcome. Consider the process of annihilation electron-positron to two photons. Calculate in the centre of mass system the wavelength of photons produced using momentum of e+e-...

Homework Statement What is the kinetic energy of an electron with a momentum of 40 GeV/c? The Attempt at a Solution Kinetic energy involves velocity of the particle so my first thought was to write momentum in terms of velocity. p = \frac{mv}{(1-(v/c)^2)^{1/2}} p^2 = \frac{(mv)^2}{(1 -...

Hi all, Is it possible to derive the equation p = ymv, and hence based on this, kinetic energy formula, without referring to 4-vectors or 2-dimensional collisions, that is derive it in one dimension? I tried this website/pdf but the mathematics is beyond my understanding. So could some one...

Hello! First, please, zoom in the attached file and take a look on it. Image 1 demonstrates the situation: two identical balls collide, horizontal component of velocity of both remains unchanged and vertical component becomes opposite as a result of the collision. Table in image 3 shows all...

If a particle of mass M is at rest in a lab when it decays into 3 identical particles of mass m with: particle 1: having a velocity of 4c/5 in the -i direction vector particle 2: having a velocity of 3c/5 in the -j direction vector particle 3: having an unknown velocity in a direction defined...

Homework Statement At what energy does an electron become “relativistic”? Consider electrons with kinetic energies of 50 eV, 50 keV, and 50 MeV. For each case, calculate the momentum of the electron first using the non-relativistic formula for kinetic energy, and then using the correct...

[b]1. An elementary particle of mass M completely absorbs a photon, after which its mass is 1.01M. (a) What was the energy of the incoming photon? (b) Why is that energy greater than 0.01Mc2? Homework Equations p (photon) = E/c p (particle) = γmv p(i) = p(f) Ek = γmc^2 -mc^2...

EDIT: Okay I don't expect an answer for this because of my crappy attempt at LaTex, i'll work on making it look prettier sorry Homework Statement If the kinetic energy of a particle is equal to twice its rest energy, what percentage error is made by using p = mu for the magnitude of its...

I've been trying to work on differential equations using several books and one of the first exercise questions I encountered already has me stuck. The momentum p of an electron at speed v near the speed c of light increases according to the formula p=mv/√(1-v^2/c^2), where m is a constant...

I understood the derivation of relativistic momentum, but I am uncertain of how to exactly interpret it. One could interpret the arrangement of terms to be relativistic mass times velocity, and this appears to be in agreement with data from particle accelerators (or so I have been led to...

Hi everyone so I have a couple of questions I would like to get some help on. The first one is as follows: A 880-kg spacecraft is traveling forward at 1/2 the speed of light. What is the relativistic momentum? I know the equations I am just having trouble plugging the numbers in I think. Thanks

Homework Statement The K0 meson is an uncharged member of the particle "zoo" that decays into two charged pions according to K0 ---> π+ + π-. The pions have opposite charges as indicated, and the same mass, mπ=140MeV/c^2. Suppose that a K0 at rest decays into two pions in a bubble chamber in...

Homework Statement a Pion traveling at 0.93c decays into a muon which travels in the same direction and a neutrino which travels in the opposite direction. Use conservation of energy and momentum to find the energy of the muon as determined in the rest frame of the original pion. You should...

Homework Statement a D meson is at rest and decays into a Kaon and a Pion. The Kaon moves with speed 0.867c and has a mass of 0.494 GeV/C^2. The pion has a mass of 0.140 GeV/C^2. use conservation of momentum to calculate the speed of the Pion. Homework Equations Relativistic Momentum P =...

I have been trying to derive why relativistic momentum is defined as ##p=\gamma mv##. I set up a collision between 2 same balls (##m_1 = m_2 = m##). Before the collision these two balls travel one towards another in ##x## direction with velocities ##{v_1}_x = (-{v_2}_x) = v##. After the...

Hello, I've just registered to ask this question. This is something that's been bothering me for some time. I have a non-elastic collision of 2 masses in 1-dimension observed by two different frames of reference, and the total momentum of the system is conserved for one of them but not for the...

Homework Statement Show that 1/\sqrt{1-(u'/c)^2}=\gamma(1-(vu/c^2)/\sqrt{1-(u/c)^2}Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution Since I'm terrible with Latex I took a picture of what I have so far. I'm not sure where to go next or if I'm even on the right track. My professor gave a hint...

Hello guys, The question is: What is the momentum, in conventional SI units, of a proton of momentum 685 MeVc-1? So, I tried two methods which yielded slightly different answers, both proximate to the actual answer (3.66 x 10-19)What I first tried to do was to rearrange: ρ=γm0v To find the...

A 3.2km linear accelerator(linac) accelerates electrons constantly down the linac,each electron will have 50GeV of energy at the exit point. what is the speed of the electron after going 1m down the accelerator? After electrons exit the linac,magnets are used to curve the electron beams. the...

Hi, I was given a question in which I had to work out the speed of an object given its momentum and its mass. Now I had to answer what would be the new speed if the momentum doubled. So, from what I understand, the rest mass can't change, it is like a constant for a given body. So, in...

Homework Statement I am supposed to show that the force on a relativistic particle when a) it's perpendicular to particle's velocity is F=γm_0\frac{dv}{dt} b) it's parallel to particle's velocity is F_x=m_0γ^3\frac{dv_x}{dt} I may make use of the fact that...

Homework Statement Mass of particle = 5GeV/C^2 Momentum of particle = 5GeV/c Find total energy of particle and speed of particle. Homework Equations E=λmc^2 p=λmu λ=(√(1-(u/c)^2))^-1 The Attempt at a Solution When I try so solve for speed, I realize λ is a function of u, so...