What is the motion of K' in the direction of the x-axis?

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The discussion focuses on determining the motion of a system K' such that two specific events in frame K occur simultaneously. The events are defined by their spatial and temporal coordinates, and the challenge lies in applying Lorentz transformations to find the velocity of K'. The user struggles with the calculations, particularly in relating the time difference between events in K to the time observed in K'. The need for clarity on how to use the Lorentz transformation equations effectively is emphasized, particularly regarding the temporal coordinate. Overall, the thread highlights the complexities of special relativity in transforming between reference frames.
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Homework Statement



Find a system K' in which the following events in frame K appear at the same time:

i) x1 = a; t1 = (2a) / c; y1 = 0; z1 = 0
ii) x2 = 2a; t2 = (3a) / (2c); y2 = 0; z2 = 0

Describe the motion of K'.

Homework Equations



Lorentz transformations; time dilation; length contraction..maybe?

The Attempt at a Solution



My scratch-work is too complicated to try and re-post here, but basically I have come to the conclusion I don't really know how to use the equations to describe the motion of K'. I need to describe the motion of K' in the direction along which the motion occurs, which is obviously the x-axis
 
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What is the time of any event in K as seen in K'?
 
In K the event is seen as T0 = t2 - t1 = (3a / 2c) - (2a / c), and in K'.. um, T' = gamma*T0? If that's so then I don't know how to calculate this because gamma relies on velocity which is what I'm trying to find
 
No, it is not gamma*T0 in K'. What is the Lorentz transformation of the temporal coordinate?
 
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