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- Homework Statement
- Relativistic momentum find v
- Relevant Equations
- Relativistic momentum equation
Understanding the Steps to Relativistic Momentum
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The discussion revolves around understanding the steps involved in calculating relativistic momentum, specifically focusing on solving for velocity (v) using the relevant equations. Participants are exploring the algebraic manipulation required to derive the solution.
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- Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking
Approaches and Questions Raised
- Participants are discussing the need for the original poster to show their attempts at solving the problem. There are suggestions for algebraic steps to manipulate the relativistic momentum equation, including squaring both sides and rearranging fractions. Questions about the original poster's understanding and approach are also raised.
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The discussion is active, with participants providing guidance on algebraic techniques and encouraging the original poster to share their work. There is an acknowledgment of the need for evidence of attempts before further assistance can be provided. Multiple interpretations of the problem and its context are being explored.
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There is an emphasis on the importance of showing work in homework help contexts, and some participants reflect on their experiences with similar problems in educational settings. The conversation also touches on the nature of seeking help online and its implications.
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Please show your attempts. Solving for v here only involves basic algebra.ozni said:
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Steve4Physics
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Hi @ozni. As you may know, you have to show evidence of your own work first, before we help.
This is just an exercise in algebra. To get you started:
1) square both sides of your equation for p;
2) get rid of the fraction on the right side: remember ##A = \frac BC## rearranged becomes ##AC = B##;
(You can reverse steps 1 and 2 if you prefer., or combine the steps if your algebra is good enough.)
3) see if you can manipulate what you now have to get an expression for ##v^2##, then take the square root.
Post your working, or as much of it as you can do, here. We prefer you use Latex for equations (see guide in bottom left of edit-window).
Edit: Aha - @Orodruin just beat me to it. But since I've already written my reply, I'll post anyway.
This is just an exercise in algebra. To get you started:
1) square both sides of your equation for p;
2) get rid of the fraction on the right side: remember ##A = \frac BC## rearranged becomes ##AC = B##;
(You can reverse steps 1 and 2 if you prefer., or combine the steps if your algebra is good enough.)
3) see if you can manipulate what you now have to get an expression for ##v^2##, then take the square root.
Post your working, or as much of it as you can do, here. We prefer you use Latex for equations (see guide in bottom left of edit-window).
Edit: Aha - @Orodruin just beat me to it. But since I've already written my reply, I'll post anyway.
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malawi_glenn
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Its funny, I gave this problem to my class today. Perhaps you are a student of mine :)
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berkeman
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Not unless they are a *very* remote learning student. Using my Mentor superpowers, you two are posting from opposite sides of the planet.malawi_glenn said:
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Where there is remote learning, there can be remote cheating ##\dots##berkeman said:Not unless they are a *very* remote learning student. Using my Mentor superpowers, you two are posting from opposite sides of the planet.
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Seeking help on PF is not necessarily cheating.
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I agree and I never said it was.
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