Momentum of Object in 0.6c Inertia Frame

In summary, the momentum of an object colliding with another object in a rest frame can be calculated using the formula p=γmv, where γ=1/√(1-β^2) and m is the mass of the object in the rest frame. The velocity of the moving frame relative to the rest frame is denoted by v. If the direction of the moving frame is perpendicular or the same as the direction of collision, the objects will have the same momentum. However, it should be noted that momentum is a vector quantity and does have direction.
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The momentum of an object(when it collide with another object in a rest frame) in a inertia frame of 0.6c relative to a rest reference frame.
The momentum is p=γmv.
where γ= 1/√(1-β^2)
m= the mass of an object at the rest frame
v=??
v is the velocity of the moving frame relative to the rest?

But
if the direction of the moving frame is perpendicular to the direction where objects collide.
if the direction of the moving frame is same as the direction where objects collide.
Then both of them have the same momentum? how can?
but the momentum do not have direction?


Thank you.
 
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Momentum does have direction. It's a vector quantity.
 
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My mistake:) Thank you
 

FAQ: Momentum of Object in 0.6c Inertia Frame

What is momentum in the context of an object moving at 0.6c in an inertia frame?

Momentum is a measure of an object's motion and is defined as the product of its mass and velocity. In the context of an object moving at 0.6c (or 60% of the speed of light) in an inertia frame, the momentum of the object increases as its velocity increases.

How is momentum affected by the speed of an object in an inertia frame?

The momentum of an object in an inertia frame is directly proportional to its speed. This means that as the speed of the object increases, its momentum also increases. However, at very high speeds, such as 0.6c, the increase in momentum becomes less significant due to the effects of relativity.

Is momentum conserved in an object moving at 0.6c in an inertia frame?

Yes, momentum is conserved in all frames of reference, including an inertia frame. This means that the total momentum of all objects in the system will remain constant, even when one or more objects are moving at high speeds like 0.6c.

How does the mass of an object affect its momentum at 0.6c in an inertia frame?

According to Einstein's theory of relativity, as an object's speed approaches the speed of light, its mass also increases. This means that at 0.6c in an inertia frame, the mass of an object will be greater than its rest mass, and therefore its momentum will also be greater.

What other factors can affect the momentum of an object moving at 0.6c in an inertia frame?

Aside from mass and velocity, the direction of an object's motion can also affect its momentum. For example, if two objects have the same mass and speed of 0.6c, but one is moving in the opposite direction of the other, their momenta will be equal in magnitude but opposite in direction, resulting in a net momentum of zero.

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