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Homework Statement
I need help rearranging the relativistic momentum equation in terms of velocity.
Homework Equations
p = (mv)/sqrt(1-((v^2)/(c^2)))
The Attempt at a Solution
p = (mv)/sqrt(1-((v^2)/(c^2)))
p(sqrt(1-((v^2)/(c^2)))) = mv
sqrt(1-((v^2)/(c^2))) = mv/p
1-((v^2)/(c^2)) = (mv/p)^2
1- (mv/p)^2 = ((v^2)/(c^2))
This is where I am stuck. The part that confuses me is the fact that I have velocity on both sides. If I were to continue I believe that the velocities cancel each other out.
Thanks for the help.