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if an object is speeding away from another what is the speed of the traveler if the time dialtion is 1 day = 1000 years. how do i calculate this ?
What is the speed of the traveler ?
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The discussion revolves around calculating the speed of a traveler in the context of time dilation, specifically with a scenario where 1 day equals 1000 years. The subject area includes concepts from relativity and time dilation.
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- Participants explore the relationship between the speed of the traveler and time dilation, questioning the definitions and assumptions regarding the objects involved. There is a request for clarification on the formula for time dilation and the nature of the problem.
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The discussion is ongoing, with some participants offering formulas related to time dilation and encouraging the original poster to share their understanding and previous attempts. There is an acknowledgment that the original poster is exploring a theoretical idea rather than a homework problem.
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The original poster indicates a lack of familiarity with the time dilation formula and expresses that this inquiry is not part of a homework assignment, but rather a personal interest in the topic.
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Is "the traveler" one of the two objects? (I.e. are you asking for the speed of one of the objects in an inertial frame where the other object is stationary). Is this a homework question? Do you know the formula for time dilation?
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Welcome to PF!
Hi kevinlatt ! Welcome to PF!
Show us what formulas you know, and what calculations you've tried so far, and then we'll know how to help!
kevinlatt said:
Hi kevinlatt ! Welcome to PF!
Show us what formulas you know, and what calculations you've tried so far, and then we'll know how to help!
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no this is not home work. no i do not know the time dilation formula. yes the traveller is one of the objects. it is a theory idea i am personally interested in and ihave no way to prove it. can you help
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Hi kevinlatt!
Time dilation at speed v:
Time dilation at speed v:
[tex]\sqrt{1\ -\ v^2/c^2}[/tex]
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Or just use this:
http://www.1728.com/reltivty.htm
BTW, your answer will be more a matter of how many 9's there are in the decimal fraction of c (I get at least 11).
http://www.1728.com/reltivty.htm
BTW, your answer will be more a matter of how many 9's there are in the decimal fraction of c (I get at least 11).
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