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I know I probably did something wrong...but what?
Special Relativity: Doppler Effect?
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The discussion revolves around a problem related to the Doppler Effect in the context of special relativity. Participants are examining the calculations and reasoning involved in solving for velocity.
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Approaches and Questions Raised
- Participants are attempting to identify errors in their calculations and clarify their procedures. There is a focus on the steps taken to solve for velocity and the accuracy of those steps.
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Some participants have offered feedback on the correctness of the procedures, while others are still questioning specific steps and seeking confirmation of their reasoning. There is an ongoing exploration of the calculations without a clear consensus on the final approach.
Contextual Notes
One participant notes a mistake in their calculations, specifically mentioning an accidental subtraction, which raises questions about the overall procedure. The lack of detailed steps in the original post limits the ability to fully assess the situation.
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I know I probably did something wrong...but what?
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Solving for v went wrong. As you did not provide steps of this, I cannot tell what exactly.
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Ahhhh! I subtracted by 550 by accident. However, is my procedure correct?
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Looks correct.
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How does this look?
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mfb
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Looks good.
Certainly the fine for the red light would have been cheaper.
Certainly the fine for the red light would have been cheaper.
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