Why isnt it working? Time Dilation

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The discussion revolves around the application of the relativistic Doppler shift formula to derive time dilation. The initial attempt to express time dilation using the formula (1+k*k)/(2*k) = 1/sqrt(1-v/c) was incorrect. The correct formulation is (1+k*k)/(2*k) = 1/sqrt(1-v^2/c^2). The user initially struggled with the calculations but later identified the error in their mathematical approach. This highlights the importance of accurate notation and understanding in physics calculations.
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Ohk,

v= D/t = DA (R)/tA(R) = c(k*k-1)/k*k+1)

Which gives the relativistic doppler shift formula
k = sqrt((1+v/c)/(1-v/c))
So from this we should be able to find the time dilation with
(1+k*k)/(2*k) = 1/sqrt(1-v/c)
BUT IT JUST ISNT WORKING!
Anyone have any ideas why?
 
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No idea what you're trying to do here. Can you give a physical context, or at least explain some notation?
 
Nevermind, i found out my formula was wrong, it was just the maths i stuffed up.

rather than

(1+k*k)/(2*k) = 1/sqrt(1-v/c)

it should be

(1+k*k)/(2*k) = 1/sqrt(1-v^2/c^2)
 
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