Finding relativistic force in terms of acceleration

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To find the relativistic force in terms of acceleration, the instantaneous force F in frame S needs to be expressed using linear momentum and acceleration definitions. The discussion highlights the necessity of using computational tools like Mathematica for solving the problem. The challenge lies in deriving the force transformation while keeping the equation in terms of acceleration in the S frame, rather than the S' frame. Participants suggest treating velocity as a function of time and taking the time derivative of the momentum expression. The conversation emphasizes the complexity of the problem and the need for a clear starting point.
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Homework Statement


The instantaneous force F acting on a particle, as measured in frame S, is
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Use the formula for the linear momentum (
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) in and the definition of the acceleration a to show that
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The Attempt at a Solution


The professor said that this required use of programs such as mathematica in order ot solve, however, I can't figure out a way to solve this, I can derive the force transformation into another inertial reference frame, but the equation needs to be in terms of acceleration in the S frame, not the S' frame. I just need to know where to start with this.
 
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It looks like you will need to treat ## \mathbf{u} ## and its magnitude as functions of ## t ## and take the time derivative of the expression given for ## \mathbf{p} ##.
 
Geofleur said:
It looks like you will need to treat ## \mathbf{u} ## and its magnitude as functions of ## t ## and take the time derivative of the expression given for ## \mathbf{p} ##.
Is there anyway to do this without expressing u in terms of t? In the prevoud question I found the velocity transformation as follows:
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