Special Relativity Problem (1.364, Irodov)

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The discussion centers on a problem from "Problems in General Physics" by I. E. Irodov, specifically problem 1.364, which involves analyzing the orientation of a rod AB in two reference frames, K and K'. The rod moves parallel to the y' axis in frame K' while frame K' itself moves with velocity V relative to frame K. The key question is whether the rod can appear tilted in frame K, despite remaining horizontal in its own frame. The solution involves applying the Lorentz Transformation equations to determine the angle (theta) between the rod and the x-axis in frame K.

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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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