Volume of a cube moving relativisticly fast

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Start date Dec 10, 2007
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Cube Volume

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The volume of a cube at rest is Vo, but when moving at relativistic speeds, its volume changes due to length contraction. The relativistic velocity is calculated using the formula: rest velocity multiplied by the square root of (1 - (v/c)²). To determine the relativistic volume, one must focus on the length contraction, which affects only the length of the cube while the breadth and height remain unchanged. This results in a reduced volume compared to the original. Understanding these principles is crucial for accurately calculating the volume of a cube in relativistic motion.

Dec 10, 2007

blueribbon

The volume of a cube is Vo when it is at rest. Show that the volume of the cube when it is moving relativisticly fast is given by

relativistic velocity = rest velocity*square root of (1-(v/c)squared)

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Dec 10, 2007

rl.bhat

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Do you want to find the relativistic velocity or volume? If you want to find the relaticistic volume, find the length contraction. The breadth and the height remain unultered.

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