Two observers viewed from different sources

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The discussion centers on the application of the Lorentz transformation in a scenario involving two observers, A and B, with specific time and position values. There is confusion regarding the correct interpretation of time coordinates, particularly the assertion that t' = t = 90/c, which contradicts the standard condition that t = t' = 0 at the common origin. Participants emphasize the need for a diagram to clarify the spatial relationship between the observers relative to the origin. The original poster provides a Lorentz transformation equation but faces questions about its accuracy and the implications of the chosen time values. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of clear diagrams and accurate application of the Lorentz transformation principles.
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Here is a question from "Introduction to Special Relativity Ch2, Robert Resnick" that got me confused:
 "Two observers in the S frame, A and B are separated by a distance of 60m. Let S' move at a speed of 3/5c, relative to S, the origins of the two systems O' and O, being coincident at t′=t=90/c.
 The S' frame has two observers, one at A' and one at a point B' such that, according to clocks in the S frame, A' is opposite A at the same time that B' is opposite B:

a) What is the reading on the clock of B' when B' is opposite B?

  b)The system S' continues moving until A' is opposite B. What is the reading on the clock of B   when he is opposite A'?

  c)What is the reading on the clock of A' when he is opposite B'?
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Lorentz transform
I builded the translated lorentz transform, at t=0 t'=-22.5 and x'(x=0)=67.5 after that I just didn't the question
 
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I think you need a diagram for the S frame. Does it say where A and B are relative to the common origin?

Also, are you sure that ##t' = t = 90/c## is corrrect?
 
PeroK said:
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I think you need a diagram for the S frame. Does it say where A and B are relative to the common origin?

Also, are you sure that ##t' = t = 90/c## is corrrect?
A is in the origin I think
 
HakemHa said:
A is in the origin I think
Okay, do you have a diagram? I'm still not sure what ##t' = t = 90/c## means. What's your plan for dealing with that? Normally we have ##t = t' = 0## at the common origin.
 
PeroK said:
Okay, do you have a diagram? I'm still not sure what ##t' = t = 90/c## means. What's your plan for dealing with that? Normally we have ##t = t' = 0## at the common origin.
I mean I just wrote the regular lorentz transform ## \vec X' = \Lambda \vec X + (67.5, -22.5) for \vec X = (x, t)## such that the origins intersect at t=t'=90/c
 
HakemHa said:
I mean I just wrote the regular lorentz transform ## \vec X' = \Lambda \vec X + (67.5, -22.5) for \vec X = (x, t)## such that the origins intersect at t=t'=90/c
The Lorentz transformation demands that ##t= t' = 0## at the origin.

I'm offline for a bit. I suggest you post your answers.
 
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