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- Relativistic momentum find v
- Relevant Equations
- Relativistic momentum equation
Understanding the Steps to Relativistic Momentum
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The discussion focuses on solving for relativistic momentum and velocity (v) using algebraic manipulation. Participants emphasize the importance of showing work before receiving assistance. Key steps include squaring both sides of the relativistic momentum equation, eliminating fractions, and deriving an expression for v^2. The conversation highlights the educational context, with one participant referencing their teaching experience related to the problem.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of relativistic momentum equations
- Basic algebraic manipulation skills
- Familiarity with LaTeX for formatting equations
- Knowledge of the principles of relativity
- Study the derivation of the relativistic momentum equation
- Practice algebraic techniques for solving equations
- Learn how to use LaTeX for mathematical expressions
- Explore the implications of relativistic effects on mass and velocity
Students studying physics, educators teaching relativity concepts, and anyone interested in mastering algebraic techniques for solving relativistic equations.
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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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