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Ch. 36 - The Special Theory of Relativity
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35장, 문제 90

For a 1.0-kg mass, make a plot of the kinetic energy as a function of speed for speeds from 0 to 0.9c, using both the classical formula ( K = 1/2 mv²) and the correct relativistic formula ( K = ( γ -1)mc²).

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Identify the variables and constants: mass (m) = 1.0 kg, speed of light (c) = 3.0 x 10^8 m/s. Speed (v) will vary from 0 to 0.9c.
Use the classical kinetic energy formula: K = 1/2 mv². Substitute m = 1.0 kg and vary v from 0 to 0.9c to calculate K for each value of v.
Use the relativistic kinetic energy formula: K = (γ - 1)mc², where γ (gamma) is the Lorentz factor, calculated as γ = 1 / √(1 - v²/c²). Substitute m = 1.0 kg and c = 3.0 x 10^8 m/s, and vary v from 0 to 0.9c to calculate K for each value of v.
Plot the values of K obtained from the classical formula on the y-axis against the corresponding values of v on the x-axis. Label this plot as 'Classical Kinetic Energy'.
Plot the values of K obtained from the relativistic formula on the same graph, using a different color or line style. Label this plot as 'Relativistic Kinetic Energy'.

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Kinetic Energy (Classical)

In classical mechanics, kinetic energy (K) is defined as the energy an object possesses due to its motion. It is calculated using the formula K = 1/2 mv², where m is the mass of the object and v is its velocity. This formula is valid for speeds much less than the speed of light and illustrates how kinetic energy increases with the square of the speed.
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Relativistic Kinetic Energy

In the realm of relativistic physics, when an object's speed approaches the speed of light (c), the classical kinetic energy formula becomes inadequate. The relativistic kinetic energy is given by K = (γ - 1)mc², where γ (gamma) is the Lorentz factor, defined as γ = 1 / √(1 - v²/c²). This formula accounts for the effects of relativity, showing that kinetic energy increases significantly as speed approaches c.
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Lorentz Factor

The Lorentz factor (γ) is a crucial component in the theory of relativity, representing the factor by which time, length, and relativistic mass increase as an object approaches the speed of light. It is calculated using the formula γ = 1 / √(1 - v²/c²). Understanding the Lorentz factor is essential for analyzing how velocities close to the speed of light affect the properties of moving objects, including their kinetic energy.
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