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Homework Statement
We were given a huge booklet on Einstein's Theory of Relativity.
We had to read about time dilation, Galilean relativity, length contraction and relative velocity and were given the choice to solve one problem under each of those topics.
However, I found it extremely difficult to understand the Relativity unit because I didn't expect to learn this material in high school.
We just finished simple harmonic motion and jumping to this, I am completely stuck and scared.
I don't know how to continue with the problems for the topic.
For anyone who is willing to help, I posted the remaining 3 questions.
I would really appreciate any help I can get.
Thanks.
GALILEAN RELATIVITY
http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g349/Physics_/RELATIVITY.jpg [Broken]
LENGTH CONTRACTION
http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g349/Physics_/LCONT.jpg [Broken]
RELATIVE VELOCITY
http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g349/Physics_/RELTVEL.jpg [Broken]
ATTEMPT
I had a slight idea of the question for TIME DILATION but I'm not sure if my approach is right.
I attempted the above 3 questions as well, but did not get as far as I did with the time dilation one.
TIME DILATION PROBLEM
http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g349/Physics_/TDILATION.jpg [Broken]
(Attempt on a different page to save space)
http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g349/Physics_/Attempt.jpg [Broken]
You will have to zoom into see - I wanted to fit everything on the one page
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