Special Relativity Problem (1.364, Irodov)

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The discussion revolves around a problem from I. E. Irodov's physics book concerning a rod AB moving in a reference frame K' and its orientation in another frame K. The key question is whether the rod remains horizontal when observed from frame K, given the velocities involved. Participants express confusion about the potential tilting of the rod due to relativistic effects, particularly in relation to the Lorentz transformation equations. Clarification is sought on whether the rod can indeed appear tilted in frame K despite being horizontal in frame K'. The problem emphasizes the complexities of visualizing motion in different reference frames under special relativity.
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Homework Statement


The rod AB oriented parallel to the x' axis of the reference frame K' moves in this frame with a velocity v' along it's y' axis. In its turn, the frame K' moves with a velocity V relative to the frame K as shown in Figure. Find the angle (theta) between the rod and the x-axis in the frame K.

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Homework Equations


Lorentz Transformation:
x' = (x-Vt)/(1-(V/c)2)1/2; y = y' (Doubtful in this case)
vx' = vx - V/(1-vxV/c2);
vy' = vy (1-(V/c)2)1/2/(1-vxV/c2).

The Attempt at a Solution


As far as I know that the rod AB in frame K should not be tilted at all, I mean it must remain horizontal if x and x' axis of K and K' frames coincide, or am I wrong? So, my only problem is that - "Is it possible for rod to be tilted in frame K?"
 
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In image, by fault there are two v' written for the velocity of rod, so don't be confused.

And on emore thing the problem is 1.364 from Problems in General Physics - I. E. Irodov.
 

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