Calculating T1 in an Elastic Collision with Equal Masses

In summary, the conversation discusses an elastic collision between two particles of equal mass, with one initially at rest and the other with kinetic energy T0. The resulting kinetic energy T1 can be determined using the equation T12 (2m0c 2 + T0) 2 = p02 p12 c4 cos2 θ. The conversation ends with a suggestion for the person to try solving the problem on their own before coming back for help.
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Homework Statement


A particle of rest mass m0 collides elastically with a stationary particle of equal mass and scatters at angle θ. The incident particle has kinetic energy T0 before the collision and T1 after the collision. (a) Show that T12 (2m0c 2 + T0) 2 = p02 p12 c4 cos2 θ. (b) Using the results of part (a) and problem 6, find T1 as a function of θ.

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The Attempt at a Solution


p0+p1=p0'+p1'
 
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Can you make a better attempt at a solution?
 
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What should I do after this? Sorry.
 
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You need to make an effort to solve it yourself and see how far you get.
 
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Okay, well I'll come back in a couple of hours or so. Thank you.
 

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Special relativity rest mass is the mass of an object when it is at rest, as observed in a reference frame where the object is not moving. It is also known as invariant mass or proper mass.

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Special relativity rest mass is different from other types of mass because it is independent of an object's velocity and remains constant regardless of the observer's frame of reference. In contrast, an object's relativistic mass increases as its velocity approaches the speed of light.

What is the equation for calculating special relativity rest mass?

The equation for calculating special relativity rest mass is m₀ = m/√(1-v²/c²), where m is the relativistic mass, v is the velocity of the object, and c is the speed of light.

Why is special relativity rest mass important in the theory of relativity?

Special relativity rest mass is important because it is a fundamental concept in the theory of relativity. It helps us understand the effects of an object's velocity on its mass and how this relates to space and time. It also plays a crucial role in many equations and calculations in the theory of relativity.

Can special relativity rest mass be changed or altered?

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