Relativity problem solving help time dilation

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The discussion focuses on seeking help with problem-solving in relativity, specifically time dilation, after the original poster has already submitted their solutions. They express a desire to see alternative approaches and mathematical manipulations commonly used in relativity problems. Participants emphasize the importance of sharing the original solutions to facilitate constructive feedback and suggestions for different methods. The conversation highlights a misunderstanding regarding the posting of solutions, as the original poster clarifies they do not have access to their submitted work. The thread underscores the collaborative nature of problem-solving in physics and the need for clear communication in academic forums.
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Relativity problem solving help! time dilation

http://courses.physics.illinois.edu/phys225/sp2013/homework/225-hwk01.pdf

Please click on the top link ^ to see the questions. I have already solved them and turned it in, however i would like to see how others would approach the questions and what mathematical manipulations are widely accepted for solving relativity problems.
Please answers 1-4. and please give a few words of reasoning for your answer Thank you in advance.
 
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wackyscience said:
Please answers 1-4. and please give a few words of reasoning for your answer
The way it works here is that YOU provide your solutions and then you'll get comments and suggestions for alternate ways to solve the problems.

Do them one at a time.
 


Doc Al said:
The way it works here is that YOU provide your solutions and then you'll get comments and suggestions for alternate ways to solve the problems.

Do them one at a time.

Perhaps you have not read my initial post truly, " i have solved them and turned it in."
This means i don't have it! If I received it back , then i wouldn't be on here asking for others methods of solving. I would already have teacher corrected solutions!
I am not being objective, being solely direct.
 


wackyscience said:
Perhaps you have not read my initial post truly, " i have solved them and turned it in."
Perhaps you have not read our posting rules, which are linked at the top of every page; note especially the section titled "Homework Help Guidelines".
This means i don't have it! If I received it back , then i wouldn't be on here asking for others methods of solving. I would already have teacher corrected solutions!
I am not being objective, being solely direct.
Since you've already solved the problems, you should have no problem recreating your solutions and posting them here.

(How can we give you "other" methods if we don't know the methods you already used?)
 
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