Solving a K System Problem: Finding Time Interval delta-t

[ericboyer]

OK, I have this homework problem that I need some help solving . The question is as follows:


Consider two events that take place at different points in the K system at the same instant t. If these two points are separated by a distance delta-x, show that the events are not simultaneous in K' (which has a relative velocity v) and find the time interval delta-t' between them.



I figure some of you have had courses where this material was covered in detail and have a firm understanding of how to derive the necessary formulas to prove the case. My teacher skimmed this material yet expects us to understand how to answer this question. I am starting to check various sources to figure it out, I just though it would help to get a little insight into other people's ways of solving problems. Thanks for any help you can provide.

 

[Doc Al]

Lorentz Transformations

Look up the Lorentz transformations, which provide a recipe for translating space and time measurements between moving frames.