Relativity proton beam relative velocity problem

[snagar1985]

hi guys I am new to this forum so this is my first post would appriciete some help with this problem

Homework Statement

in a colliding beam experiment, in a laboratory frame equal and opposite velocity proton beams collide. the relative velocity of the beams is 2.99 x 10^8 m/s, calculate the magnitude of the velocity of each beam realtive to the lab?

this is all the info i have any guidance on how to approch this would be very useful

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[Physics_Math]

When you say the relative velocity of the beams, do you mean relative to each other?

Try using the Lorentz transformations to get a desired equation. For example the Lorentz transformations lead to time dilation and length contraction. You are looking for a relative velocity equation.