Undergrad Relative Velocity of Particle ##p##: S vs S

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The discussion centers on the relative velocity of a particle ##p## moving with velocity ##u\hat i## in reference frame S. It is noted that the velocity of ##p## with respect to another frame S' is ##-c \hat i##, leading to confusion about the expected velocity of ##p## in frame S being undefined. The conversation highlights that the concept of absolute rest is non-physical, and no inertial frame can move at the speed of light (c) relative to another inertial frame. This reinforces the theoretical limitations in discussing velocities at or beyond the speed of light. The conclusion emphasizes the complexities and contradictions inherent in the relativistic framework.
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Considering two frames S(absolute rest) and S' where S' is moving with respect to S with a velocity ##c\hat i##
A particle ##p## is moving with a velocity ##u\hat i## with respect to S ...
The velocity of ##p## with respect to S' is then ##-c \hat i##...

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Similarly taking the velocity of particle ##p## with respect to S' as ##-c\hat i## the velocity of ##p## with respect to S is then coming to be undefined ,however it should be coming to be ##u\hat i##??isn't it...
 
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Unfortunately there is nothing we can discuss here. The idea of absolute rest is non-physical and even in theory there is no such thing as an inertial frame moving at c with respect to another inertial frame.
 
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