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Ch 36: Special Relativity
Knight Calc - Physics for Scientists and Engineers 5th Edition
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모든 교과서Knight Calc 5th EditionCh 36: Special Relativity문제 2a
36장, 문제 2a

A firecracker explodes in reference frame S at t = 1.0 s. A second firecracker explodes at the same position at t = 3.0 s. In reference frame S', which moves in the x-direction at speed v, the first explosion is detected at x' = 4.0 m and the second at x' = -4.0 m. What is the speed of frame S' relative to frame S?

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Start by identifying the key concepts involved in the problem. This is a relativistic problem involving the Lorentz transformation equations, which relate the coordinates (time and position) in one inertial reference frame to those in another moving at a constant velocity relative to the first.
Write down the Lorentz transformation equations for position and time. For the x-coordinate and time, they are: and , where γ = 1/√(1 - v²/c²) is the Lorentz factor, v is the relative velocity between the frames, and c is the speed of light.
Use the given data to set up equations. In frame S, the first explosion occurs at (x = 0, t = 1.0 s) and the second explosion occurs at (x = 0, t = 3.0 s). In frame S', the first explosion is detected at (x' = 4.0 m) and the second at (x' = -4.0 m). Substitute these values into the Lorentz transformation equations for x' and solve for v.
For the first explosion, substitute x = 0, t = 1.0 s, and x' = 4.0 m into the equation . This simplifies to <4.0 = γ(-v × 1.0)>. Similarly, for the second explosion, substitute x = 0, t = 3.0 s, and x' = -4.0 m into the same equation, which simplifies to <-4.0 = γ(-v × 3.0)>. These two equations can be solved simultaneously to find v.
Divide the two equations to eliminate γ and solve for v. This will give you the relative speed of frame S' with respect to frame S. Remember to check that the value of v is less than the speed of light, c, as required by special relativity.

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A reference frame is a perspective from which measurements are made, including time and position. In physics, different reference frames can yield different observations of events, especially when they are in relative motion. Understanding how events are perceived in different frames is crucial for solving problems involving motion and relativity.
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