Einsteins Theory of relativity Equation help

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The discussion revolves around a science fair project testing Einstein's Theory of Relativity, specifically focusing on calculating the velocity of a particle using a complex equation. The participant is confused about how to derive the answer of 2.47 x 10^10 from the equation provided, which involves magnetic rigidity and the ratio of an electron's charge to mass. Suggestions are made regarding the practicality of measuring relativistic velocities for a science fair, with advice to consider a different experiment. Questions are raised about the experimental setup and the goals of the project. Overall, the conversation highlights the challenges of applying advanced physics concepts in a school project context.
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For my science fair project I decided to test Einsteins Theory of relativity. Upon searching for hours on the internet I know that I'm supposed to be finding the velocity of a particle. I'm told the equation is the magnetic rigidity times ratio of electrons charge to mass times the square root of the speed of light squared minus velocity squared over the speed of light squared.

I'm also told that the answer is 2.47 x 10^10 but i have no idea how they came by this answer.

Please see my attachment for a cleaner version of the equation.
 

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What kind of apparatus were you planning on making? What is the goal of your testing, to find the velocity of particle? How will you find that velocity experimentally? In general a relativistic velocity will travel according to the Lorrentz equations.
 
I think you should find another experiment to undertake. Measuring relativistic velocities isn't all that practical for a science fair project!
 

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