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shyguy79
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1. Homework Statement
---------> A. B <----------
v. v
------------------------------------ this is static frame of ref (D) the space station
Where v=0.97c
In the static frame of reference, ship A has the same length as ship B and are traveling towards each other. Calculate the speed of ship A relative to ship B according to an observer on the space station. Express your answer as a multiple of vA.
Use your answer as part of a short argument to show that the time required for the whole of ship A to pass through the whole of ship B is ΔtA, as observed from the space station.
2. Homework Equations
v'= u - v / 1-vu/c^2
3. The Attempt at a Solution
I think that v' = 0.97c - (-0.97c) / 1 - 0.97c*-0.97c/c^2 because they are traveling towards each other and comes out approximately as 2.9995e8 ms^-1... Or am I barking up the wrong tree and how would you express as a multiple of vA?
How would I work out the 2nd part though... I'm stumped?
Help much appreciated... Thanks for reading
---------> A. B <----------
v. v
------------------------------------ this is static frame of ref (D) the space station
Where v=0.97c
In the static frame of reference, ship A has the same length as ship B and are traveling towards each other. Calculate the speed of ship A relative to ship B according to an observer on the space station. Express your answer as a multiple of vA.
Use your answer as part of a short argument to show that the time required for the whole of ship A to pass through the whole of ship B is ΔtA, as observed from the space station.
2. Homework Equations
v'= u - v / 1-vu/c^2
3. The Attempt at a Solution
I think that v' = 0.97c - (-0.97c) / 1 - 0.97c*-0.97c/c^2 because they are traveling towards each other and comes out approximately as 2.9995e8 ms^-1... Or am I barking up the wrong tree and how would you express as a multiple of vA?
How would I work out the 2nd part though... I'm stumped?
Help much appreciated... Thanks for reading